Exit Test - Upper-intermediate
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You shouldn’t ________said that to her. You know how sensitive she is.
About This Quiz
This upper-intermediate exit test assesses proficiency in English usage, focusing on structures like 'used to' and gerund forms, essential for mastering English grammar nuances.
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Usually when people meet for the first time they s________hands
Explanation
The correct answer is "hake" because when people meet for the first time, it is customary to shake hands as a form of greeting. This physical gesture is a common way to establish initial contact and show politeness and friendliness towards each other.Rate this question:
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They should build more houses. There are too many h________ people living on the streets.
Explanation
The given correct answer is "homeless". The statement suggests that there are too many people living on the streets, indicating that they do not have a place to call home. Therefore, the solution proposed is to build more houses to provide shelter for these homeless individuals.Rate this question:
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For hundreds of years, people had no idea what happened when we slept.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
For centuries, people were unaware of what occurred during sleep. This suggests that the statement "For hundreds of years, people had no idea what happened when we slept" is true.Rate this question:
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My mum ________ wear glasses as a kid, but now she doesn't anymore.
Correct Answer
used toExplanation
The correct answer is "used to." This is because the phrase "used to" is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true in the present. In this case, it suggests that the person's mum used to wear glasses when she was a child, but she doesn't wear them anymore.Rate this question:
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Liz apologized to me for ________ (be) so moody all week.
Correct Answer
beingExplanation
The correct answer is "being." In this sentence, Liz is apologizing for her moodiness throughout the week. The word "being" is the present participle form of the verb "be," which accurately describes Liz's state of being moody.Rate this question:
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Eating late in the evening keeps me a________ at night.
Correct Answer
wakeExplanation
Eating late in the evening can disrupt sleep patterns and make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night. Therefore, the correct answer is "wake" as it is the most logical word to complete the sentence and convey the idea that eating late at night prevents the person from sleeping well.Rate this question:
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If you suffer from i________, it means you find it very difficult to sleep.
Correct Answer
nsomniaExplanation
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Therefore, if someone suffers from insomnia, it means they find it very difficult to sleep.Rate this question:
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The l________singer of the band writes all their songs.
Correct Answer
eadExplanation
The word "lead" fits in the blank because it means to be in charge or to have a dominant role. In the context of a band, the lead singer is typically the one who takes the lead in writing songs. Therefore, the correct answer is "lead" singer.Rate this question:
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I remember ________ (play) on the beach when I was about three years old.
Correct Answer
playingExplanation
The given correct answer is "playing". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "remember" is followed by the gerund form of the verb, which is "playing". This indicates that the action of playing on the beach is a memory from the past when the person was about three years old.Rate this question:
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The boy denied________ (take) my mobile phone.
Correct Answer
takingExplanation
The correct answer is "taking" because the sentence is in the past tense and the word "denied" indicates that the boy refused or rejected the action of taking the mobile phone. Therefore, the verb should also be in the past tense, which is "taking".Rate this question:
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If I ________(be) you, I wouldn’t drive that old car.
Correct Answer
wereExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact condition. In this case, the speaker is imagining being in the other person's situation and stating that if they were in that situation, they would not drive the old car.Rate this question:
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Bella convinced me ________ (not go) to the cinema with Harry
Correct Answer
not to goExplanation
In this sentence, Bella persuaded or convinced the speaker to do something, which is indicated by the verb "convinced." The action that Bella convinced the speaker not to do is going to the cinema with Harry. The phrase "not to go" indicates the action that the speaker was persuaded not to do.Rate this question:
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Scientists first found out about the six stages of sleep in recent years.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that scientists have recently discovered the six stages of sleep. This implies that prior to these recent years, the understanding of sleep stages was incomplete or limited. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct and scientists have indeed found out about the six stages of sleep in recent years.Rate this question:
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The body behaves differently when it is dreaming than it does when sleeping deeply during stage 4 of the cycle.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
During stage 4 of the sleep cycle, the body is in a deep sleep state characterized by slow brain waves. However, during dreaming, which occurs during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep, the body exhibits different physiological responses such as increased brain activity, rapid eye movements, and muscle paralysis. This indicates that the body indeed behaves differently when it is dreaming compared to when it is in a deep sleep state during stage 4 of the sleep cycle.Rate this question:
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I’m really sorry – I forgot ________(post) the letter you gave me.
Correct Answer
to postExplanation
The correct answer is "to post". In this sentence, the speaker is apologizing for forgetting to perform an action on the letter given to them. The word "post" indicates that the speaker was supposed to mail or send the letter, but they forgot to do so.Rate this question:
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I’m afraid you can’t come with us. There’s ________room in the car.
Correct Answer
noExplanation
The given statement suggests that there is no room available in the car, which is why the person cannot come along. The word "no" indicates the absence or lack of space, implying that there is no possibility for the person to join the group in the car.Rate this question:
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I was so tired, I slept like a l________
Correct Answer
ogExplanation
The correct answer is "log." This is a play on words, as "log" can refer to a piece of wood typically used for firewood, but it can also refer to keeping a record or journal of events. In this context, the speaker is implying that they slept deeply and soundly, as if they were keeping a record of their sleep.Rate this question:
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I didn't recognise you! You ________ long hair, didn't you? (have)
Correct Answer
used to haveExplanation
The correct answer is "used to have". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is referring to a past habit or state. The phrase "used to" is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true in the present. Therefore, it is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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I can’t remember her name, but it’s on the t________of my tongue.
Correct Answer
ipExplanation
The correct answer is "ip." This is a play on words, as the phrase "on the tip of my tongue" is commonly used to describe a situation where someone knows the answer or information they are trying to recall but cannot quite remember it. In this case, the word "tip" is replaced with "ip," creating a pun and a clever twist on the phrase.Rate this question:
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I wish I ________(not put) on these trousers today. They’re really uncomfortable.
Correct Answer
hadn't putExplanation
The sentence expresses a regret about putting on the trousers because they are uncomfortable. The verb "hadn't put" is used to indicate a past action that the speaker wishes they had not done. The use of "hadn't" suggests that the action of putting on the trousers occurred before the present moment. Therefore, the correct answer is "hadn't put."Rate this question:
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It’s a very c________ song – I can’t get it out of my head.
Correct Answer
atchyExplanation
The word "catchy" is the correct answer because it describes the song as being memorable and easy to remember. The speaker states that they can't get the song out of their head, indicating that it has made a strong impression on them.Rate this question:
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During the ‘waking’ period a person is wide awake.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
During the 'waking' period, a person is not necessarily wide awake. While it is generally expected that a person is awake during their waking period, it does not guarantee that they are wide awake. A person may be partially awake, drowsy, or experiencing varying levels of consciousness during this period. Therefore, the statement that a person is wide awake during the waking period is false.Rate this question:
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I'll never forget ________ the Grand Canyon for the first time.
Correct Answer
seeingExplanation
The sentence is expressing a personal memory of the speaker's first experience of the Grand Canyon. The verb "forget" indicates that the speaker wants to remember this experience. The word "seeing" fits logically in the blank as it suggests visually perceiving or witnessing the Grand Canyon for the first time. It implies that the speaker was present at the Grand Canyon and had a visual encounter with it, leaving a lasting impression in their memory.Rate this question:
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If the exam had been last week, I’m sure I ________ (not pass) it
Correct Answer
wouldn't have passedExplanation
The sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The phrase "If the exam had been last week" suggests that the exam did not actually take place last week. Therefore, the speaker is expressing their belief that if the exam had taken place, they would not have passed it. The correct answer "wouldn't have passed" correctly completes the sentence in the past unreal conditional form.Rate this question:
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That’s my colleague ________wife works for Bill Gates.
Correct Answer
whoseExplanation
The word "whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this sentence, "whose" is used to show that the colleague's wife works for Bill Gates. It implies that the colleague has a wife and she is employed by Bill Gates.Rate this question:
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Joe wishes he ________ (speak) better French. His company are going to send him to Paris.
Correct Answer
spokeExplanation
Joe wishes he spoke better French because his company is going to send him to Paris. This implies that Joe currently does not speak French well, but he desires to improve his language skills. The verb "spoke" is in the past tense, indicating that Joe wishes he had spoken better French in the past leading up to this opportunity.Rate this question:
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In total, during a typical night’s sleep a sleeper is unlikely to spend more than an hour dreaming.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
During a typical night's sleep, a sleeper is unlikely to spend more than an hour dreaming. This is because dreams occur during the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep, which typically lasts for around 20-25% of the total sleep time. As a typical night's sleep is around 7-8 hours, it is unlikely that a sleeper would spend more than an hour in the REM stage. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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________the terrible weather, we still had a great time camping.
Correct Answer
DespiteExplanation
The correct answer is "Despite". This word is used to show contrast or opposition. In this sentence, it indicates that even though the weather was terrible, the speaker and others still had a great time camping.Rate this question:
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You should try to learn all the verbs by h________
Correct Answer
eart - 31.
A relaxed brain is a feature of REM sleep.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
During REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the brain is in a relaxed state. This is the stage of sleep where most dreaming occurs and the brain is highly active, yet the body is in a state of muscle paralysis. During REM sleep, the brain's activity is similar to that of being awake, but the body is in a state of deep relaxation. Therefore, it can be concluded that a relaxed brain is indeed a feature of REM sleep.Rate this question:
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She ________ (not meet) Jim if I hadn’t introduced them.
Correct Answer
wouldn't have metExplanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't have met" because it is the correct form of the verb to use in the conditional sentence. The sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation in the past, where the meeting between "she" and Jim would not have happened if the speaker had not introduced them. The phrase "wouldn't have met" indicates that the meeting did not actually occur, but it could have happened under different circumstances.Rate this question:
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We’re ________the roof repaired on our house at the moment. We’d like to sell it next year.
Correct Answer
havingExplanation
The correct answer is "having" because the sentence is indicating an ongoing action or process of getting the roof repaired. The word "at the moment" suggests that the repair is currently taking place. Additionally, the phrase "We'd like to sell it next year" implies that the repair is being done in preparation for selling the house in the future.Rate this question:
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Features of ‘stage 2 sleep’ include relaxed muscles and a fast heart rate.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
During stage 2 sleep, the body experiences muscle relaxation and an increased heart rate. This is because stage 2 sleep is a transitional period between light sleep and deep sleep. The relaxed muscles help the body to conserve energy and promote relaxation, while the fast heart rate is a result of increased brain activity and the body's preparation for entering deeper sleep stages. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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A typical sleep cycle happens in this order: waking ->stage 1 -> stage 2 -> stage 3 -> stage 4 -> stage 3 ->stage 2 ->REM stage.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
A typical sleep cycle does not follow the order mentioned in the question. The correct order of a sleep cycle is waking -> stage 1 -> stage 2 -> stage 3 -> stage 4 -> REM stage. The stages progress in a linear fashion and do not repeat in the reverse order. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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Small children often suffer from a lack of deep sleep.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Small children often suffer from a lack of deep sleep due to various factors such as discomfort, teething, hunger, or illness. Their sleep patterns are different from adults as they have shorter sleep cycles and spend less time in deep sleep. This can lead to sleep disturbances and affect their overall sleep quality. Therefore, it is true that small children often suffer from a lack of deep sleep.Rate this question:
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‘Waking’ is different from ‘stage 1 sleep’ because at the ‘waking’ stage the sleeper is relaxed.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that the sleeper is relaxed during the "waking" stage, which is incorrect. In reality, during the waking stage, a person is fully conscious, alert, and active, rather than being relaxed. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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This town is quite p________. People have a very small-town mentality
Correct Answer
rovincialExplanation
The correct answer is "provincial". This word is used to describe a town that has a small-town mentality, indicating that the people in the town may have limited perspectives and are not open to new ideas or experiences.Rate this question:
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Jasmine has been a nurse all her life so she ________ nights (work)
Correct Answer
's used to workingExplanation
Jasmine has been a nurse all her life, indicating that she has extensive experience in working as a nurse. The phrase "used to" implies that she is accustomed to or familiar with working nights. Therefore, the correct answer is "'s used to working." This construction suggests that Jasmine is comfortable and knowledgeable about working during nighttime shifts due to her long-standing career as a nurse.Rate this question:
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I don't like having dinner at 10.00 - I ________ a meal so late (not have)
Correct Answer
'm not used to havingExplanation
The correct answer is "I'm not used to having." This phrase indicates that the person is not accustomed to having dinner at such a late time. It implies that it is not their usual habit or preference to eat a meal at 10.00.Rate this question:
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Describe a song or film that you like and explain why you like it (75-100 words)
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