Reading And Grammatical Assesement
This includes simple reading and grammar
grammar tenses conjunction comparison clauses subject-verb agreement singular and plural
- 1.
At the beginning of the year, ____ was really enthusiastic about eating in the canteen.
- A.
Her
- B.
She
- C.
Herself
- D.
In
Correct Answer
B. SheExplanation
pronoun as subjectRate this question:
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- 2.
The use of detail is _____ common method of developing a controlling idea, and almost all students employ this method.
- A.
The most
- B.
The more
- C.
More than
- D.
More
Correct Answer
A. The mostExplanation
superlative degree
because there is not acomparison thereRate this question:
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- 3.
The grizzly bear, which can grow up to eight ____ tall, has been called the most dangerous animal of North America.
- A.
Foots
- B.
Feet
- C.
Feets
- D.
foot
Correct Answer
B. FeetExplanation
singular pluralRate this question:
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- 4.
Mr. Martine____to convey her ideas to her students when it was hard to prove
- A.
Has failed
- B.
Had failed
- C.
Failed
- D.
Fails
Correct Answer
B. Had failedExplanation
subordinating conjunction, understand the sentence whether it contrary or cause and effect. the difference between because and because of is the form after because of is followed by noun because is followed by sentenceRate this question:
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- 5.
The lady _________ the family car to the market at 8 pm last night around the city
- A.
Drives
- B.
Is driving
- C.
Drove
- D.
Was driving
Correct Answer
D. Was drivingExplanation
simple past tense, always pay attention to time signalRate this question:
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- 6.
Noura left the restaurant after she ____ eating.
- A.
Has finished
- B.
Had finished
- C.
Had been finished
- D.
Was finishing
Correct Answer
B. Had finishedExplanation
past perfect is folowed by past tenseRate this question:
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- 7.
Climate, soil type, and availablity of water are the most critical factors in selecting ___type of grass for a lawn.
- A.
The best
- B.
The better
- C.
Better than
- D.
The less in
Correct Answer
A. The bestExplanation
word choice you have to choose the correct word to complete the sentenceRate this question:
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- 8.
The plants died because Maria had not ___ them
- A.
Waters
- B.
Watering
- C.
Watered
- D.
To water
Correct Answer
C. WateredExplanation
suborditating conjunction, because is followed by sentenceRate this question:
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- 9.
Read the passage below and answer the question ! Generation Unlimited is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to ensure all young people are in school, training or employment by 2030. It will focus on skills for learning, employment and empowerment, especially for girls. Young people will be central to every aspect of this initiative. (Source: https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19234.doc.htm) What is the main idea of the paragraph?
- A.
Generation Unlimited aims to ensure young people to be unemployed by 2030
- B.
All young people should go to school before 2030
- C.
Young people will be the center of Generation Unlimited.
- D.
Generation Unlimited is not for girls
Correct Answer
C. Young people will be the center of Generation Unlimited.Explanation
you can use skimming technique to resolve the problem about main idea.
mostly, the first sentence and the last setence contain the information.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Read the paragraph below ! There are two main types of alpacas, the huacaya and the suri (sometimes spelled suriya depending on where you are). The main difference between the two is price and appearance. Huacayas are more common which makes them cheaper to buy. They are also easier to take care of because their coats require less maintenance. Suris are more expensive due to their rarity and the fact that their wool can be sold for more because it is more luxurious and thicker. Their coats require more daily maintenance. (Source: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaca) The paragraph talks about ...
- A.
The description of Huacayas
- B.
The characteristics of Alpaca
- C.
The main types of alpacas
- D.
The differences between Huacayas and Suris
Correct Answer
D. The differences between Huacayas and SurisExplanation
it is main idea,
the same explanation
you can use skimming technique to resolve the problem about main idea. mostly, the first sentence and the last setence contain the information.Rate this question:
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There are two main types of alpacas, the huacaya and the suri (sometimes spelled suriya depending on where you are). The main difference between the two is price and appearance. Huacayas are more common which makes them cheaper to buy. They are also easier to take care of because their coats require less maintenance. Suris are more expensive due to their rarity and the fact that their wool can be sold for more because it is more luxurious and thicker. Their coats require more daily maintenance. According to the paragraph, we know that Huacayas ___
- A.
It needs serious maintanance
- B.
It is affordable to buy and easy to take care
- C.
There is no difference in both types
- D.
It is luxurious and thicker
Correct Answer
B. It is affordable to buy and easy to take careExplanation
this question is not asking about main idea, but specific information. you can identify this type of question from phrases or words used. such as according to, following, 5W and 1H. then, use scanning technique. this question must have keyword, usually NOUN, the key word "huacayas" is written in the second line and the following information a sentence after, the correct answer are written in the both sentenceRate this question:
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- 12.
We left the town 7 years ago because my parents ________better jobs.
- A.
Found
- B.
Have found
- C.
Finding
- D.
Had found
Correct Answer
D. Had foundExplanation
past perfect is follwed by past tenseRate this question:
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- 13.
Generation Unlimited is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to ensure all young people are in school, training or employment by 2030. It will focus on skills for learning, employment and empowerment, especially for girls. Young people will be central to every aspect of this initiative. (Source: https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19234.doc.htm) it can be inferred that _____
- A.
People wil be more initiative in the year of 2030
- B.
Young Peole will have the core role in the Generation Unlimited
- C.
The generation is limited by Youngers
- D.
All generation must ensure the job opportunity by 2030
Correct Answer
B. Young Peole will have the core role in the Generation UnlimitedExplanation
this also asks about detailed information,
decide the keyword and use scanningRate this question:
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- 14.
The cat kills the mouse after she ____ with it for some time.
- A.
Had played
- B.
Has played
- C.
Played
- D.
Will be playing
Correct Answer
B. Has playedExplanation
present perfect can be followed by present tenseRate this question:
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- 15.
Read the text below and answer the question ! The Dutch are on average the tallest people in the world. Men are six feet tall (182.5 cm) and women are 5 feet 7 inches (170.5 cm). Researchers point to a healthy diet and good medical care as the main factors that lead to a tall population. (Source: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/netherlands/#netherlands-tulip-fields.jpg) what can be implied from the paragraph above!
- A.
The Dutch men is the tallest in the country
- B.
Good diet leads the factor of the tall population
- C.
The Dutch are the tallest people in the world.
- D.
Most of European People are taller than Asians
Correct Answer
C. The Dutch are the tallest people in the world.Explanation
this is also detailed information, use scanningRate this question:
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- 16.
Researchers point to a healthy diet and good medical care as the main factors that lead to a tall population. the word "diet" can be replaced by___
- A.
Drink
- B.
Beverage
- C.
Daily food
- D.
Main meal
Correct Answer
C. Daily foodExplanation
The word "diet" in this context refers to the daily food intake of individuals. It encompasses the types of food consumed on a regular basis. Therefore, "daily food" is an appropriate replacement for the word "diet" in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, PewDiePie originally pursued a degree in industrial economics and technology management at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. In 2010, during his time at the university, he registered a YouTube account under the name PewDiePie. the word "his" refers to___
- A.
Chalmer
- B.
PewDiePie
- C.
Gothenburg
- D.
Youtuber
Correct Answer
B. PewDiePieExplanation
reference_ you need to find where his refers to __ or replaceRate this question:
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- 18.
The old house was still there but it ______________ very much.
- A.
Has not changed
- B.
Did not changed
- C.
Had not change
- D.
Was changing
Correct Answer
C. Had not changeExplanation
past perfect, is the most suitable to complete the sentenceRate this question:
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- 19.
Read the text bellow and choose the correct answer! Being able to speak English allows you to communicate effectively in numerous countries, and this opens up lots of possibilities for you in terms of the countries you could choose to seek work in one day – not to mention travel to as a tourist. You won’t have to worry about getting lost when you travel to an English-speaking country, as you’ll easily be able to ask for directions, and taking guided tours, ordering food and chatting to the locals will no longer be a source of stress. (Source: https://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/articles/reasons-learn-english.html) These are the advantages of learning English, except ...
- A.
Be able communicate effectively in numerous countries.
- B.
Have no worry about getting lost when travelling in English-speaking country.
- C.
Have difficulties in ordering foods and chatting to the locals.
- D.
Open up lots of job opportunities.
Correct Answer
C. Have difficulties in ordering foods and chatting to the locals.Explanation
you must use scanning techniqueRate this question:
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- 20.
The sky grew pink, seagulls began to cry, and waves___ onshore as Diane took her morning stroll on the beach.
- A.
Rolled
- B.
Rolling
- C.
Be rolled
- D.
Has rolled
Correct Answer
A. RolledExplanation
coordinating conjunction,
can be functioned to make parallelism,
this join two sentence
seagulls began ___ and waves rolledRate this question:
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- 21.
The coach told the players that they should ____ a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warm-up exercises before the game.
- A.
Gets
- B.
Getting
- C.
Get
- D.
Have gotten
Correct Answer
C. GetExplanation
there are two analysis,
1. modal_ you can easly choose get, because after mondal must be bare infinitive,
2. conjunction and_ that joins word like eat, do,Rate this question:
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- 22.
Martha Graham designed a new choreography technique to express _____ inner emotion through dance.
- A.
She
- B.
Hers
- C.
His
- D.
He
Correct Answer
C. HisExplanation
pronoun as possessionRate this question:
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- 23.
The modern mandolin has four pairs of _____ tuned to violin pitch and produces a clear and bright tone.
- A.
Two string
- B.
One strings
- C.
Strings
- D.
String
Correct Answer
C. StringsExplanation
The modern mandolin has four pairs of strings tuned to violin pitch and produces a clear and bright tone. Each pair of strings on the mandolin is tuned to the same pitch, creating a fuller and richer sound than if there were only one string. The use of four pairs of strings allows for greater versatility and range in playing different musical styles on the instrument.Rate this question:
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- 24.
This is the same old story _________ we have been hearing since our childhood.
- A.
Which
- B.
Who
- C.
Of which
- D.
Whose
Correct Answer
A. WhichExplanation
adjective clause
clause markers must modify something written before it,
story is noun so which is the correct oneRate this question:
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- 25.
Health care workers ____ there is an urgent need to address the problem of teenage smoking.
- A.
Whom believe
- B.
That belive
- C.
Believe that
- D.
Which believing
Correct Answer
C. Believe thatExplanation
noun clause
the correct order is the verb first, then the clause markerRate this question:
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- 26.
Although there is ___ today than in the past, significant disparities. remain between salaries earned by men and those earned by women.
- A.
More equality
- B.
The more equality
- C.
The most equal
- D.
The more equal
Correct Answer
A. More equalityExplanation
comparative degree_
more/er ___ THANRate this question:
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- 27.
The legal systems of most countries can be classified to ____ common law or civil law.
- A.
Both
- B.
Not only
- C.
Either
- D.
Neither
Correct Answer
C. EitherExplanation
correlative conjunctin,
either __ or ___Rate this question:
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- 28.
Truman Capote's in cold blood is neither journalistically accurate ____
- A.
Nor completely fictitious
- B.
Nor complete fictitious
- C.
Or a fictitious completion
- D.
And complete finction
Correct Answer
A. Nor completely fictitiousExplanation
correlative conjunction
neither ___ nor___Rate this question:
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- 29.
There is clear correction between ___ active lifestyle and good health
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
Many
- D.
A number of
Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
this is ARTICLE
remember it modifies the only noun
that is lifestyle.
because active is written in wovel so the correct article is ANRate this question:
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- 30.
My brother is in hospital ____ he contracted an illness from drinking dirty water
- A.
Because of
- B.
Despite
- C.
Because
- D.
Although
Correct Answer
C. BecauseExplanation
The correct answer is "because" because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two parts of the sentence. It shows that the brother being in the hospital is a result of him contracting an illness from drinking dirty water.Rate this question:
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- 31.
The university professor consulted ____counterpart in England to help solve the problem.
- A.
Herself
- B.
Himself
- C.
Her
- D.
Hers
Correct Answer
C. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "her" because the sentence is referring to a female university professor. "Her" is the possessive form of "she" and is used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a female. In this case, the professor consulted her counterpart in England.Rate this question:
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- 32.
A Baby's development is influenced by ____ and environment
- A.
Heredity
- B.
Heredity both
- C.
Both heredity
- D.
Whether heredity
Correct Answer
C. Both heredityExplanation
correlative conjunction
both___ and___Rate this question:
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- 33.
Ludwig van Beethoven was ________, playing his first professional concert at only seven years old.
- A.
A musical phenomenon
- B.
A musical phenomena
- C.
Mcuh phenomenon mucically
- D.
Some phenomena music
Correct Answer
A. A musical phenomenonExplanation
word order
article_adjective_nounRate this question:
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- 34.
You can find so_____ cheaper restaurants near the hotel.
- A.
Much
- B.
Many
- C.
An amount of
- D.
A litte of
Correct Answer
B. ManyExplanation
quantifier mdifies restaurantsRate this question:
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- 35.
I decided to _____ to the top of the hill to get a better view.
- A.
Climbing
- B.
Climbed
- C.
Climb
- D.
Climbs
Correct Answer
C. ClimbExplanation
to infinitive, can be put after VERB or adjective and NounRate this question:
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