Ocean Edu - Adult Placement Test
Choose the best answer of your choice. Questions inlcude VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR and READING test.
Questions and Answers
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Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
She American.
- B.
She are American.
- C.
She’s American.
Correct Answer
C. She’s American.Explanation
The correct sentence is "She’s American." because it uses the contraction "She’s" which is short for "She is". This is the correct form to use when describing someone's nationality.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Are they married?
- B.
They are married?
- C.
Is they married?
Correct Answer
A. Are they married?Explanation
The correct sentence is "Are they married?" because when asking a question about the marital status of multiple people, we use the verb "are" to agree with the plural subject "they."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Am I in Room 7?
- B.
I am in Room 7?
- C.
Are I in Room 7?
Correct Answer
A. Am I in Room 7?Explanation
The correct sentence is "Am I in Room 7?" because it follows the correct sentence structure for asking a question in English. The subject "I" comes before the verb "am" and the question word "am" is used to indicate that the speaker is seeking information. Additionally, the sentence ends with a question mark to indicate that it is a question.Rate this question:
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- 4.
‘Is that car German?’ ‘Yes, _____ is.’
- A.
He
- B.
It
- C.
She
Correct Answer
B. ItExplanation
In the given conversation, the question is asking about the nationality of the car. The response "Yes, it is." indicates that the car is indeed German. The pronoun "it" is used to refer to an inanimate object, such as a car, which is why it is the correct answer in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
‘Is your brother tall?’ ‘No, _____ isn’t.’
- A.
He
- B.
It
- C.
They
Correct Answer
A. HeExplanation
The correct answer is "he" because the question is asking about the brother's height, which is a singular masculine noun. Therefore, the pronoun used to refer to the brother would also be singular and masculine, which is "he".Rate this question:
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- 6.
They live in Oxford. _____ address is 34, Charles Street.
- A.
Their
- B.
His
- C.
Her
Correct Answer
A. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "Their" because the sentence is referring to multiple people who live in Oxford. "Their" is the possessive pronoun that is used to show ownership or possession by more than one person. In this case, it indicates that the address belongs to the group of people who live in Oxford.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I’m Irish. _____ family is from Dublin.
- A.
You
- B.
My
- C.
Our
Correct Answer
B. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "My". In this sentence, the speaker is referring to their own family, indicating possession. Therefore, the correct pronoun to use is "My".Rate this question:
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- 8.
Maria is American. _____ surname’s Kelly.
- A.
His
- B.
Our
- C.
Her
Correct Answer
C. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "Her" because the sentence is referring to Maria, who is American. "Her" is the possessive pronoun that indicates that the surname belongs to Maria.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Have you ever _____ Mexican food?
- A.
Eaten
- B.
Eat
- C.
Ate
Correct Answer
A. EatenExplanation
The correct answer is "eaten" because it is the past participle form of the verb "eat" and is used to indicate an action that has already been completed in the past.Rate this question:
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- 10.
They _____ to the radio at the moment.
- A.
’re listening
- B.
Listened
- C.
Listen
Correct Answer
A. ’re listeningExplanation
The correct answer is 're listening because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. The verb 'to be' is conjugated in the present tense (are) and is followed by the present participle form of the verb 'listen' (listening). Therefore, the correct answer is 're listening.Rate this question:
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- 11.
My mum doesn’t like _________ tennis.
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To play
- B.
Play
- C.
Playing
Correct Answer
A. To playExplanation
The correct answer is "to play" because it follows the structure "doesn't like + infinitive verb." In this case, the infinitive verb is "to play," which means that the sentence is saying that my mum doesn't enjoy playing tennis.Rate this question:
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- 12.
I _____ to the USA.
- A.
’ve never been
- B.
Am never been
- C.
Was never
Correct Answer
A. ’ve never beenExplanation
The correct answer is "’ve never been." This is the correct answer because it uses the present perfect tense to indicate that the speaker has never been to the USA in their entire life. The contraction "’ve" is the shortened form of "have" and is used with the past participle "been" to form the present perfect tense.Rate this question:
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- 13.
She _____ to work yesterday because she was ill.
- A.
Doesn’t go
- B.
Didn’t going
- C.
Didn’t go
Correct Answer
C. Didn’t goExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't go". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and requires the past simple form of the verb "go". The negative form is formed by using "didn't" before the base form of the verb. Therefore, "didn't go" is the correct choice to indicate that she did not go to work yesterday due to being ill.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I _____ at the moment because I’m on holiday.
- A.
’m not working
- B.
Don’t work
- C.
Not work
Correct Answer
A. ’m not workingExplanation
The correct answer is 'I'm not working' because the phrase "at the moment because I'm on holiday" suggests that the speaker is currently on vacation and therefore not engaged in any work activities. The present continuous tense "I'm not working" accurately conveys this temporary state of not being employed during the holiday period.Rate this question:
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- 15.
They _____ burgers. They had fish and chips.
- A.
Didn’t have
- B.
Don’t have
- C.
Didn’t had
Correct Answer
B. Don’t haveExplanation
The correct answer is "don't have" because it is the present tense negative form of the verb "have." The sentence is talking about the past, indicating that they did not have burgers, but they had fish and chips instead.Rate this question:
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- 16.
This is _____ book I’ve ever read.
- A.
The best
- B.
The most best
- C.
The better
Correct Answer
A. The bestExplanation
The correct answer is "the best". This is because the sentence is comparing the book to all other books the person has read, and stating that it is the best out of all of them. The phrase "the best" is the superlative form of the adjective "good", indicating that it surpasses all other books in terms of quality or enjoyment.Rate this question:
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- 17.
I often go swimming _____ the weekend.
- A.
In
- B.
For
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". This preposition is used to indicate a period of time, such as "in the morning" or "in the evening". In this case, "in the weekend" means that the person goes swimming during the weekend.Rate this question:
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- 18.
How _____ bread do you eat?
- A.
Lot
- B.
Much
- C.
Many
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. MuchExplanation
The correct answer is "much" because the word "bread" is an uncountable noun. Uncountable nouns cannot be pluralized or used with "many." Instead, we use "much" to indicate a large quantity of an uncountable noun. Therefore, the correct question should be "How much bread do you eat?"Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY. Choose the correct answer.
- A.
Two photoes
- B.
Two photo
- C.
Two photos
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. Two photosExplanation
The correct answer is "two photos" because the word "photo" is a singular noun, and when referring to more than one photo, the plural form "photos" should be used. Therefore, the correct phrase is "two photos."Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY. Choose the correct answer.
- A.
Two watch
- B.
Two watches
- C.
Two watchs
Correct Answer
B. Two watchesExplanation
The correct answer is "two watches" because "watches" is the plural form of the noun "watch" and "two" indicates that there are multiple watches.Rate this question:
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- 21.
VOCABULARY. Choose the correct answer.
- A.
Two countries
- B.
Two countrys
- C.
Two countryes
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Two countriesExplanation
The correct answer is "two countries" because it is the grammatically correct form of the phrase. "Countries" is the plural form of "country," and since there are two countries being referred to in the question, the plural form is used. The other options, "two countrys" and "two countryes," are incorrect because they do not follow the standard rules of pluralization in English.Rate this question:
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- 22.
VOCABULARY. Choose the correct
- A.
Two persons
- B.
Two peoples
- C.
Two people
Correct Answer
C. Two peopleExplanation
The correct answer is "two people" because when referring to more than one individual, the plural form of "person" is used. In this case, the sentence is asking for the correct term to describe two individuals, so "two people" is the appropriate choice. "Two persons" is grammatically correct but less commonly used, while "two peoples" is incorrect as "peoples" refers to distinct ethnic or national groups.Rate this question:
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- 23.
He’s American. He’s from _____.
- A.
The United Kingdom
- B.
The United States
- C.
American
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. The United StatesExplanation
The correct answer is "the United States" because the question states that the person is American. Therefore, it can be inferred that he is from the United States.Rate this question:
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- 24.
They’re from Britain. They’re _____.
- A.
Briton
- B.
British
- C.
Britain
Correct Answer
C. BritainExplanation
The correct answer is "British" because it is the correct adjective form to describe people or things from Britain. "Briton" refers to an individual person from Britain, while "britain" is the incorrect form as it is not an adjective.Rate this question:
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- 25.
It’s from Brazil. It’s _____.
- A.
Brasilian
- B.
Brazilan
- C.
Brazilian
Correct Answer
C. BrazilianExplanation
The correct answer is "Brazilian". This is because the word "Brazilian" is the correct adjective form to describe something or someone from Brazil. It follows the standard rule of adding the suffix "-ian" to the name of the country to indicate nationality or origin.Rate this question:
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Read the following paragraph carefully and choose the right answer. The dramatic growth of the world's population in the twentieth century was on a scale without parallel in human history. Most of this growth had occurred since 1950 and was known as the population "explosion". Between 1950 and 1980 the world population increased from 2.5 to over 4 billion, and by the end of the twentieth century the figure had risen to about 6.6 billion. Growth of this size cannot continue indefinitely. Recent forecasts suggest that the total population will level out at between 10 and 15 billion in the mid twenty-first century. Already there are encouraging signs that the rate of increase in many less developed countries is beginning to slow down. QUESTION: When did the population explosion start to happen?
- A.
In 1950
- B.
In 1980
- C.
In 1945
- D.
In 2000
Correct Answer
A. In 1950Explanation
The population explosion started to happen in 1950, as stated in the paragraph. It mentions that most of the dramatic growth in the world's population occurred since 1950 and was known as the population "explosion". The paragraph also provides information on how the world population increased from 2.5 billion to over 4 billion between 1950 and 1980. Therefore, the correct answer is in 1950.Rate this question:
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Read the following paragraph carefully and choose the right answer. The dramatic growth of the world's population in the twentieth century was on a scale without parallel in human history. Most of this growth had occurred since 1950 and was known as the population "explosion". Between 1950 and 1980 the world population increased from 2.5 to over 4 billion, and by the end of the twentieth century the figure had risen to about 6.6 billion. Growth of this size cannot continue indefinitely. Recent forecasts suggest that the total population will level out at between 10 and 15 billion in the mid twenty-first century. Already there are encouraging signs that the rate of increase in many less developed countries is beginning to slow down. QUESTION: By the end of the twentieth century, how many people were there in the world?
- A.
4 billion
- B.
6.6 billion
- C.
10 billion
- D.
15 billion
Correct Answer
B. 6.6 billionExplanation
The paragraph states that by the end of the twentieth century, the world population had risen to about 6.6 billion. This information directly corresponds to the given answer of 6.6 billion.Rate this question:
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Read the following paragraph carefully and choose the right answer. The dramatic growth of the world's population in the twentieth century was on a scale without parallel in human history. Most of this growth had occurred since 1950 and was known as the population "explosion". Between 1950 and 1980 the world population increased from 2.5 to over 4 billion, and by the end of the twentieth century the figure had risen to about 6.6 billion. Growth of this size cannot continue indefinitely. Recent forecasts suggest that the total population will level out at between 10 and 15 billion in the mid twenty-first century. Already there are encouraging signs that the rate of increase in many less developed countries is beginning to slow down. QUESTION: What does the phrasal verb "level out" mean?
- A.
To make something equal
- B.
To stop moving up or down
- C.
To make amounts be of higher level
- D.
To stay at a steady level
Correct Answer
A. To make something equalExplanation
The phrasal verb "level out" means to stop moving up or down. In the context of the paragraph, it refers to the total population reaching a steady level between 10 and 15 billion in the mid twenty-first century. The population growth, which was previously increasing rapidly, is expected to stabilize and no longer continue to rise at the same rate. Therefore, the correct answer is "to stay at a steady level."Rate this question:
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Read the following paragraph carefully and choose the right answer. The dramatic growth of the world's population in the twentieth century was on a scale without parallel in human history. Most of this growth had occurred since 1950 and was known as the population "explosion". Between 1950 and 1980 the world population increased from 2.5 to over 4 billion, and by the end of the twentieth century the figure had risen to about 6.6 billion. Growth of this size cannot continue indefinitely. Recent forecasts suggest that the total population will level out at between 10 and 15 billion in the mid twenty-first century. Already there are encouraging signs that the rate of increase in many less developed countries is beginning to slow down. QUESTION: In many less developed countries, how is the rate of population increase?
- A.
Continues to develop
- B.
Is going on noticeably
- C.
Is much faster
- D.
Is begining to slow down
Correct Answer
D. Is begining to slow downExplanation
The passage states that there are encouraging signs that the rate of population increase in many less developed countries is beginning to slow down. This means that the population growth in these countries is not continuing at a fast pace, but rather starting to decrease. Therefore, the correct answer is "is beginning to slow down."Rate this question:
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Read the following paragraph carefully and choose the right answer. The dramatic growth of the world's population in the twentieth century was on a scale without parallel in human history. Most of this growth had occurred since 1950 and was known as the population "explosion". Between 1950 and 1980 the world population increased from 2.5 to over 4 billion, and by the end of the twentieth century the figure had risen to about 6.6 billion. Growth of this size cannot continue indefinitely. Recent forecasts suggest that the total population will level out at between 10 and 15 billion in the mid twenty-first century. Already there are encouraging signs that the rate of increase in many less developed countries is beginning to slow down. QUESTION: By the middle of the twenty-first century, what will happen?
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Various measures will be taken to encourage population growth.
- B.
The world population will be stablized at around 10 to 15 billion.
- C.
The population growth rate in less developed countries will be much higher.
- D.
The rate of population increase will have doubled the 1950 rate.
Correct Answer
B. The world population will be stablized at around 10 to 15 billion.Explanation
By the middle of the twenty-first century, the world population is expected to stabilize at around 10 to 15 billion. This is indicated by the statement in the passage that recent forecasts suggest the total population will level out at this range. The passage also mentions that the growth of the world population cannot continue indefinitely, implying that it will eventually reach a stable level. Additionally, the passage states that there are already signs that the rate of increase in many less developed countries is slowing down, further supporting the idea of population stabilization.Rate this question:
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