Joongbu University Mid-term Examination
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A: What about her age?B: ________________.
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She's in her middle-ages.
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She's in her mid-teens
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She's fairly heavy
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She's in her pretty twenties
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This is the mid term examination that must be completed before Friday at 9PM. You will have 55 minutes to complete the test.
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A: I'm a mother.B: ______________!
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You look so old to be a mother
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You look young enough to be a mother
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You look too young to be a mother
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You look too young to be a baby
Correct Answer
A. You look too young to be a motherExplanation
The correct answer implies that the speaker believes the person looks younger than what is typically expected of a mother. The statement suggests that the person's appearance does not match the stereotype of a mother, indicating that they appear younger than expected for someone in that role.Rate this question:
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A: I'm 22.B: _____________
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I'm the same age as you
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I have a similar age as you
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I have the same age as you
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I'm the same age with you
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We've been the same age
Correct Answer
A. I'm the same age as youExplanation
The correct answer is "I'm the same age as you". This is the correct answer because it uses the correct preposition "as" to compare the ages of two people. The other options either use incorrect prepositions ("with" instead of "as") or incorrect verb tenses ("have" instead of "am").Rate this question:
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A: My uncle is a wonderful man.B: It sounds like you are lucky to be his ____________.
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Aunt
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Wife
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Nephew
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Cousin
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Brother
Correct Answer
A. NephewExplanation
B is saying that A is lucky to be related to such a wonderful man, implying that A is a male and his uncle is a male. Therefore, the correct answer would be nephew, as a nephew is a male child of one's sibling or sibling-in-law.Rate this question:
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A: What's his hair like?B: _______________.
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It's tall and hairy
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Middle-aged
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It's pretty heavy
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He's bald
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It's mid-twenties
Correct Answer
A. He's baldExplanation
The correct answer, "He's bald," provides information about the person's hair. It implies that the person has no hair on their head.Rate this question:
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A: What's that thing called again?B: It's ____________________.
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Under my tongue
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On the tip of my mouth
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In my head
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On the end of my tongue
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On the tip of my tongue
Correct Answer
A. On the tip of my tongueExplanation
B is trying to recall the name of something and A asks what it is called. B responds by saying "It's on the tip of my tongue." This phrase is commonly used when someone knows the answer or information they are trying to recall but is having difficulty expressing it. It implies that the answer is just about to be remembered or spoken.Rate this question:
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A: Uh. Excuse me, sir. _____________________?B: It's next to the copy machine.A: Thank you. I see it.
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Do you know where the wastebaskets are
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Am I looking for a paper
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Do you know where my book is
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Where are those books
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Where that wastebasket is
Correct Answer
A. Do you know where my book isExplanation
The correct answer is "Do you know where my book is?" because the person is asking for the location of their book. They are seeking information about the specific whereabouts of their book, and the response given by person B indicates that it is next to the copy machine.Rate this question:
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Ryan and Wilbur are talking. Make Wilbur agree with Ryan. Ryan: I really like chocolate.Wilbur: Really? ________________. I eat it all the time
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Me too
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Me neither
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So am I
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I don't
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I can't stand it
Correct Answer
A. Me tooExplanation
Wilbur agrees with Ryan by saying "Me too." This indicates that Wilbur also likes chocolate and shares the same opinion as Ryan.Rate this question:
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Ryan and Wilbur are talking. Make Wilbur agree with Ryan. Ryan: I can't stand potatoes.Wilbur: _____________. They taste so bland.
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So do I
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Me, too
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Neither do I
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Me neither
Correct Answer
A. Me neitherExplanation
Wilbur agrees with Ryan's statement about not liking potatoes by saying "Me neither." This means that Wilbur also does not like potatoes.Rate this question:
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Ryan and Wilbur are talking. Make Wilbur agree with Ryan. Ryan: I don't like smoking.Wilbur: Yeah. ____________. It's bad for your lungs.
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So do I
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Neither do I
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I hate them
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Neither can I
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Me, too
Correct Answer
A. Neither do IExplanation
Wilbur agrees with Ryan by saying "Neither do I". This means that Wilbur also does not like smoking, just like Ryan. They both share the same opinion that smoking is bad for the lungs.Rate this question:
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Ryan and Wilbur are talking. Make Wilbur agree with Ryan. Ryan: I love eating strawberries for breakfast.Wilbur: ______________.
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Neither can I
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So am I
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Me, too
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I can't either
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Really
Correct Answer
A. Me, tooExplanation
Wilbur agrees with Ryan's statement about loving eating strawberries for breakfast by saying "Me, too."Rate this question:
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Ryan and Wilbur are talking. Make Wilbur agree with Ryan. Ryan: Wilbur, I think you look so handsome.Wilbur: _______________.
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I am, too
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You do
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You can't
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So do I
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I don't
Correct Answer
A. So do IExplanation
Wilbur agrees with Ryan by saying "So do I." This implies that Wilbur also thinks that he looks handsome, aligning his opinion with Ryan's statement.Rate this question:
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People are talking about food. Complete each conversation. Greg: How do you like pizza?Nick: ______________, I prefer pasta.
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I know what you mean
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Yes
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To be honest
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No
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I love it
Correct Answer
A. To be honestExplanation
The correct answer is "To be honest." This response indicates that Nick is being truthful and expressing his preference for pasta over pizza.Rate this question:
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People are talking about food. Complete each conversation. Travis: What do you think of the cafeteria food? Nate: It's so terrible! ______________.
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I don't like them
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I can't stand it
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Me, too
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I like them
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I love it
Correct Answer
A. I can't stand itExplanation
Nate expresses his negative opinion about the cafeteria food by saying "It's so terrible!" This indicates that he strongly dislikes the food. The phrase "I can't stand it" further emphasizes his strong aversion towards the cafeteria food.Rate this question:
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I'm afraid I can't make it means
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I'm afraid of making a mistake.
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I'm scared of doing it.
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I'm sorry I can't come.
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I can't cook well
Correct Answer
A. I'm sorry I can't come.Explanation
The phrase "I'm afraid I can't make it" is commonly used to politely decline an invitation or express inability to attend an event. It implies that the person is genuinely sorry for not being able to come. The other options in the question, such as "I'm afraid of making a mistake," "I'm scared of doing it," and "I can't cook well," do not convey the same meaning as the given answer. These options refer to different situations and do not relate to declining an invitation.Rate this question:
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That sounds great means
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That music is excellent.
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That feels so good.
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I think it's a wonderful idea.
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You sing well.
Correct Answer
A. I think it's a wonderful idea.Explanation
The phrase "That sounds great" is often used to express enthusiasm or approval towards an idea or suggestion. It implies that the person thinks the idea is wonderful and agrees with it. It does not necessarily refer to music or someone's singing ability, but rather to the idea being discussed.Rate this question:
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Come on means
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I'm coming.
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Come to my house.
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Don't worry.
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Stop going.
Correct Answer
A. Don't worry.Explanation
The phrase "come on" is often used as an expression to encourage or persuade someone to do something, or to express disbelief or frustration. However, in this context, the phrase "come on" is being used to mean "don't worry." It is likely that someone is reassuring another person that there is no need to worry about a particular situation.Rate this question:
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Another way to say you can enter at 8:00 is
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The entertainment begins at 8:00.
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Doors open at 8:00.
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You can't enter at 9:00.
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Please open the door at 8:00.
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A. Doors open at 8:00. -
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Another way to say it will end a few minutes before or after 7:00 is
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It will probably end around 7:00.
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It will end before 8:00.
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It will end at 7:01
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It will end at exactly 7:00
Correct Answer
A. It will probably end around 7:00.Explanation
The correct answer is "It will probably end around 7:00." This answer suggests that the event is expected to conclude approximately at 7:00, but there is a possibility that it may end a few minutes earlier or later. It implies that the ending time is not fixed or precise, but rather an estimation.Rate this question:
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A: Walk up two blocks. B: _____________ how many blocks?
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Go straight for
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Walk over
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Walk through
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Walk around
Correct Answer
A. Go straight for -
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A: Go right just after the library?B: No. Take a left after the movie theater.A: OK. ________________.
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Now I've got it.
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Now I'm getting it.
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I'll get it.
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I've taken it.
Correct Answer
A. Now I've got it.Explanation
The correct answer is "Now I've got it." This option indicates that person A has understood and comprehended the directions given by person B. It implies that person A now knows the correct route to take.Rate this question:
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A: Where's the supermarket?B: _____________________.
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It's in the block.
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It's down the street.
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It's under this block.
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It's above the street.
Correct Answer
A. It's down the street.Explanation
The correct answer is "It's down the street." This answer suggests that the supermarket is located further along the street in the direction away from the current location. The phrase "down the street" implies that the supermarket is situated at a distance from the current position, rather than being nearby or in a different direction.Rate this question:
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A: Where's the phone shop?B: ____________________.
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It's in your right.
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Go on your right.
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It's on your left.
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It's into your left.
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It's behind your right.
Correct Answer
A. It's on your left.Explanation
The correct answer is "It's on your left." This response indicates that the phone shop can be found on the left side of the person asking the question.Rate this question:
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A: Where is the high school? B: _____________________. It's up the street on your right.
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Tell me to see
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Allow me to see
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Help me see
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Let me see
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I can see
Correct Answer
A. Let me seeExplanation
The correct answer is "Let me see." This response is appropriate in this context because person B is being asked for directions to the high school. By saying "Let me see," person B is indicating that they need a moment to think or visualize the location before providing directions.Rate this question:
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A: I'm looking for that _________________. B: What does it look like?
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What-to-call-it
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What-is-that
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What-do-you-call-it
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What's-it-calling
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What's-calling-it
Correct Answer
A. What-do-you-call-itExplanation
The correct answer is "what-do-you-call-it." In this conversation, person A is looking for something but doesn't know what it is called. Person B asks for a description to help identify the object. The phrase "what-do-you-call-it" is commonly used when someone is unsure of the specific name or term for something.Rate this question:
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Somebody is describing a car. Write the missing word. The window is _________ clear glass.
Correct Answer
made ofExplanation
The missing word in the sentence is "made of." This word is used to describe the material or composition of an object, indicating that the window is composed of clear glass.Rate this question:
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Somebody is describing a car. Write the missing word.Computers are a lot of fun. They are ______ for playing video games and sending email.
Correct Answer
used forExplanation
The missing word in the sentence is "used for". This word completes the sentence by indicating the purpose or function of computers, which is to engage in activities such as playing video games and sending email.Rate this question:
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Somebody is describing their phone. A: Wow! I love the color of your phone!B: Thanks. It _________ in black and silver.
Correct Answer
comes inExplanation
The correct answer is "comes in." This means that the phone is available or offered in different colors, specifically black and silver. The person is expressing their appreciation for the color options available for the phone.Rate this question:
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Somebody is describing their mp3 player. A: I love your mp3 player! The battery lasts for hours. jB: Thanks. It only ________ one AA battery.
Correct Answer
usesExplanation
The correct answer is "uses." This is because the person is stating that their mp3 player only requires one AA battery to function.Rate this question:
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Somebody is describing change in seasons. In the fall, the weather ______ cool.
Correct Answer
gets
becomesExplanation
In the fall, the weather gets cool or becomes cool. This means that as the season transitions from summer to fall, the temperature decreases and the weather becomes cooler.Rate this question:
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Terri: Where are the vegetables?Rosie: Why? Are we _____________?
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Out with cabbage
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Out of cabbage
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Out from carrots
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Looking for cucumbers
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Out for carrots
Correct Answer
A. Out of cabbageExplanation
The correct answer is "out of cabbage." This answer makes sense in the given context because Terri is asking where the vegetables are, and Rosie's response implies that they do not have any cabbage left. The phrase "out of" is commonly used to indicate a lack or depletion of something, so "out of cabbage" suggests that they have run out of cabbage.Rate this question:
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Tim: I have to run ____________________.
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I must put on my in-line skates
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I'm on the run
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I'll run
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I'm really late
Correct Answer
A. I'm really lateExplanation
The correct answer is "I'm really late" because Tim is expressing urgency and the need to hurry. Saying "I'm really late" implies that Tim is running out of time and needs to leave immediately.Rate this question:
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Choose the answer that is FALSE.
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The MP3 player is thin
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The MP3 player is practical
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The MP3 player is made of metal
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The MP3 player is rectangular
Correct Answer
A. The MP3 player is made of metalExplanation
The given statement "The MP3 player is made of metal" is false because it contradicts the fact that the MP3 player is not made of metal.Rate this question:
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Choose the answer that is FALSE.
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The flower vase is pretty.
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The flower vase is rectangular.
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The flower vase is narrow at the top.
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The flower vase fits in the dishwasher.
Correct Answer
A. The flower vase is rectangular.Explanation
The given statement "The flower vase is rectangular" is false because it contradicts the previous statement "The flower vase is pretty." The word "pretty" suggests that the vase is aesthetically pleasing, which is a subjective characteristic and not related to its shape. Therefore, the vase may have a different shape, such as being narrow at the top, but it is not rectangular.Rate this question:
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Listen and choose the answer that is TRUE.
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Sam's sister is single.
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Sam's sister is 13 years older than Sam.
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Sam's sister has two girls and one boy.
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Sam's sister looks the same age as Sam.
Correct Answer
A. Sam's sister looks the same age as Sam.Explanation
The correct answer is Sam's sister looks the same age as Sam. This can be inferred from the information given in the question. It is not mentioned anywhere that Sam's sister is single or that she is 13 years older than Sam. The only statement that can be verified as true is that Sam's sister looks the same age as Sam.Rate this question:
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Listen and choose the answer that is TRUE.
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Fred has two nephews.
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Fred has two married brothers.
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Fred has two twin brothers.
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Fred has two single sisters.
Correct Answer
A. Fred has two twin brothers.Explanation
Based on the given information, it is stated that Fred has two twin brothers. This means that Fred's brothers are twins, meaning they were born at the same time and are of the same age. Therefore, the statement that Fred has two twin brothers is true.Rate this question:
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LIsten and choose the answer that is FALSE.
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Eric's last class ends at four
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Eric will get a ticket for the girl.
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Eric will pay her there.
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Eric wants to go to Jim's Smoothie Shop after the festival.
Correct Answer
A. Eric will get a ticket for the girl.Explanation
The statement "Eric will get a ticket for the girl" is false. There is no mention of Eric getting a ticket for the girl in the given information.Rate this question:
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Choose the answer that is FALSE.
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Mike's card shop is in the middle of the block.
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Mike's card shop is just past the doughnut shop.
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Mike's card shop is next to an ugly statue.
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Mike's card shop is two blocks ahead.
Correct Answer
A. Mike's card shop is next to an ugly statue.Explanation
The given answer, "Mike's card shop is next to an ugly statue," is false because there is no mention of the card shop being next to a statue in the provided information.Rate this question:
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