Life Grammar And Vocabulary
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A high point in my life so far has definitely been...........married.
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Getting
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Become
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Get
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About This Quiz
This quiz titled 'Life grammar and vocabulary' assesses the application of English grammar and vocabulary in expressing life experiences and aspirations. It evaluates understanding of grammatical constructs and vocabulary usage in personal contexts, enhancing communication skills relevant to everyday life.
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Education.............been a big part of my life. I really enjoyed university.
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Is
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Was
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Has
Correct Answer
A. HasExplanation
The word "has" is the correct answer because the sentence is written in the present perfect tense. The phrase "has been" indicates that education has been a continuous and ongoing part of the person's life. The use of "has" suggests that education is still a significant aspect of their life, even though they specifically mention enjoying university in the past.Rate this question:
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I would like to........children sometime in the future.
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Have
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Having
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Be
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "have" because it is the correct form of the verb to express the desire or intention to have children in the future. "Having" is the present participle form and does not fit the context of the sentence. "Be" is also incorrect as it does not convey the desired meaning of wanting to have children.Rate this question:
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Money is important to me but...........important as my health.
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As
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Not as
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Don't as
Correct Answer
A. Not asExplanation
The correct answer is "not as". This is because the sentence is comparing the importance of money with the importance of health. The phrase "not as" is used to indicate that money is not as important as health.Rate this question:
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As long.......you are happy there is nothing to worry about.
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Is
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As
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Was
Correct Answer
A. AsExplanation
The word "as" is the correct answer because it is used to compare two things that are equal or similar in a certain aspect. In this case, it is comparing the duration of being happy to the absence of worry. The sentence implies that as long as you are happy, there is no need to worry. The other options, "is" and "was," do not convey the same meaning of comparison and would not fit in the sentence structure.Rate this question:
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...........I was younger I had a car accident and that made me completely change the way I thought about life.
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Before
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Once
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When
Correct Answer
A. WhenExplanation
The correct answer is "When". The sentence structure suggests that the car accident happened at a specific point in time, indicating the use of "When" to introduce that event. "Once" would imply a repeated or habitual action, and "Before" would imply that the car accident happened before the speaker's younger years, which does not make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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I think it's really............ to enjoy everyday.
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Important
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Interesting
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Boring
Correct Answer
A. ImportantExplanation
The correct answer is "important" because the sentence is expressing the speaker's belief that it is crucial or significant to enjoy everyday.Rate this question:
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If I...........go back to one moment in my life, I would go back to school and study harder.
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Could
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Couldn't
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Would
Correct Answer
A. WouldExplanation
The given sentence is in the conditional form, expressing a hypothetical situation. The phrase "If I could go back to one moment in my life" suggests that the speaker is imagining a scenario that is not possible in reality. The use of "would" in the answer indicates the speaker's desire or intention to go back to school and study harder if given the opportunity.Rate this question:
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I think the secret to a happy life..........eating a healthy diet.
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Was
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Is
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May
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The given sentence suggests that the secret to a happy life is eating a healthy diet. The verb "is" is used to express a general truth or fact, indicating that this statement is true in general.Rate this question:
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I don't...........to grow old. I.............to stay young forever.
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Could
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Would
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Want
Correct Answer
A. WantExplanation
The missing word in the first sentence should be "want" because it fits grammatically and makes sense in the context of the sentence. The second sentence also supports this, as it expresses a desire to stay young forever.Rate this question:
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One day I'd..........to sail around the world.
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Like
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Want
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Could
Correct Answer
A. LikeExplanation
The correct answer is "like" because it indicates a preference or desire to sail around the world. The word "like" suggests that the person has an interest or inclination towards this activity, rather than stating a capability or possibility (could) or expressing a future intention (want).Rate this question:
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When I retire I'd really like to travel........Asia. I want to go to Asia all my life.
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By
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To
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On
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". The sentence is expressing a desire or intention to travel to Asia in the future. The preposition "to" is used to indicate the destination or goal of the action, which in this case is traveling to Asia.Rate this question:
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I think I should probably............less TV and exercise more.
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Watched
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Watching
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Watch
Correct Answer
A. WatchExplanation
The correct answer is "watch" because the sentence is talking about a present action that should be done in the future. The verb "watch" is in the base form, which is used to express actions that are not yet completed. The other options "watched" and "watching" are in the past and present participle forms respectively, which do not fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Without my friends my life just wouldn't be..........living.
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Try
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Worth
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Value
Correct Answer
A. WorthExplanation
The word "worth" suggests that without friends, the person's life would not have any value or meaning. Friends bring joy, support, and companionship, making life fulfilling and worthwhile. They add significance and purpose to one's existence, making it worth living.Rate this question:
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I look..........to everyday. I don't fear getting older because everyday is a new experience.
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Forward
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Backward
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Down
Correct Answer
A. ForwardExplanation
The word "forward" is the correct answer because it aligns with the sentence's context and conveys the idea of looking ahead or moving in a progressive direction. The speaker expresses a positive attitude towards aging and emphasizes the excitement of new experiences each day, indicating a forward-looking perspective.Rate this question:
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I regret not travelling more when I.......young.
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Were
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Was
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Is
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was". This is because the sentence is referring to a past time when the speaker was young. "Was" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" which is used to describe a singular subject, such as "I".Rate this question:
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If tomorrow was my last day, I would..........the whole day with friends and family.
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Spend time
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Spent
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Spend
Correct Answer
A. SpendExplanation
The correct answer is "spend." The sentence is in the conditional form, expressing a hypothetical situation. The verb "spend" is the correct choice because it matches the verb tense of "was" in the if-clause. The speaker is imagining a future scenario where tomorrow is their last day, and in that case, they would want to spend the whole day with friends and family.Rate this question:
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My dog brings so..........joy into my life.
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Many
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Much
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Too
Correct Answer
A. MuchExplanation
The correct answer is "much" because it is used to describe an uncountable noun like "joy." "Many" is used for countable nouns, "too" is used to indicate excessive amounts, and "so" is used to intensify an adjective or adverb. However, in this sentence, we are talking about the quantity of joy, which is an uncountable noun, so "much" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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The most important thing in my life is with out doubt.........wife.
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My
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His
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Their
Correct Answer
A. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "my" because the sentence is talking about the speaker's wife. The possessive pronoun "my" indicates ownership or relationship, showing that the wife is important to the speaker personally.Rate this question:
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When I was a teenager I took more risks........I'm much more cautious.
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Then
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Now
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Before
Correct Answer
A. NowExplanation
As a teenager, the person took more risks, but now they are much more cautious. The word "now" indicates the present time and suggests that the person has changed their behavior and become more careful as they have grown older.Rate this question:
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I don't want to grow.........and not be able to take care of myself.
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Young
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Beautiful
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Grow
Correct Answer
A. GrowExplanation
The given statement suggests that the person does not want to grow because they fear that they will not be able to take care of themselves. Growing implies getting older and becoming more independent, which can bring new responsibilities and challenges. The person may feel overwhelmed by the idea of growing up and taking on adult responsibilities, hence expressing the desire to stay young and avoid the potential difficulties of adulthood.Rate this question:
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