Test - Unit 5 - Family Life

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1. Lucy is _____ (pretty) girl in our class.

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Lucy is described as "the prettiest" girl in our class, indicating that she is the most attractive among all the girls. This implies that there are other girls in the class, but Lucy surpasses them all in terms of her physical appearance.

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This quiz titled 'TEST - unit 5 - family life' explores aspects of an individual's lifestyle, including technology use, exercise habits, and personal choices. It assesses understanding of personal history and social behaviors, relevant for learners studying family dynamics and social studies.

2. Today it is _____ (cold) yesterday.

Explanation

The given answer "colder than" is correct because it correctly completes the sentence by comparing the temperature of today to that of yesterday. The word "colder" indicates that today's temperature is lower than yesterday's temperature.

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3. I didn't like the party because it was too l_v_ _h _____ . I prefer modest ones.

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The person didn't enjoy the party because it was "too lavish". This means that the party was extravagant, luxurious, or excessive in terms of decorations, food, or overall grandeur. The person prefers modest parties, which are more simple and understated.

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4. I'm _____ (old)you.

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The given correct answer, "older than," completes the sentence and provides a comparison between the speaker and the person being addressed. It suggests that the speaker is older than the person they are referring to.

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5. My mum is a h_ _s_w_f_  _____ . She doesn't go to work but takes care of our house and family.

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The correct answer is "housewife". This term refers to a woman who does not have a paid job outside of the home and instead focuses on taking care of the household and family. In this context, the person's mother is described as a housewife because she does not go to work but instead fulfills the role of managing the house and caring for the family.

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6. Expectant mothers are often very nervous. Especially if it's their first pr_gn_nc_. _____

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The given correct answer is "pregnancy". This is because the sentence is discussing expectant mothers and their nervousness, specifically mentioning that it is their first pregnancy. Therefore, the word "pregnancy" fits logically in the blank space.

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7. I feel sick to d_ _t_ _____ of playing computer games. It's so boring.

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The correct answer is "death". The phrase "sick to death" is an idiomatic expression that means being extremely tired or fed up with something. In this context, the speaker is expressing their strong dislike or boredom towards playing computer games.

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8. Since Tom cheated on his wife they've been at each other's th_ _ _ts. _____

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Since Tom cheated on his wife, they have been at each other's throats. This phrase means that they have been arguing or fighting with each other intensely and frequently. The use of "throats" in this context is a metaphorical expression to describe the intensity and hostility of their conflicts.

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9. That is _____ (horrible)dress I have ever seen.

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The given correct answer is "the most horrible." This is because the sentence is comparing the dress to all the other dresses the speaker has seen, and stating that it is the worst one. "The most" is used to indicate the superlative degree, emphasizing that this dress is the most horrible out of all the dresses the speaker has ever seen.

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10. Sarah is _____  (young)person in my family

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Sarah is the youngest person in my family. This means that out of all the people in my family, Sarah is the one who is the youngest.

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11. He used to make furniture for a living.

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The given statement suggests that the person mentioned in the statement used to make furniture as a profession. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information, it can be inferred that the statement is true.

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12. That bus was _____ (crowded)the first bus

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The correct answer is "more crowded than" because it indicates a comparison between the level of crowding on the mentioned bus and the level of crowding on the first bus. It implies that the bus being referred to is even more crowded than the first bus.

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13. Travelling by plane is much _____ (expensive)travelling by train.

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The given answer "more expensive than" is correct because it correctly completes the sentence and forms a comparative statement. The sentence is comparing the cost of travelling by plane to the cost of travelling by train, and it states that travelling by plane is much more expensive than travelling by train. The phrase "more expensive than" is the appropriate comparative form to convey this comparison.

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14. This T-shirt is as _____ (nice) as that one. I think I'll take them both.

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The word "nice" is used in the sentence to compare the level of niceness between the two T-shirts. The speaker finds both T-shirts equally nice and decides to take them both.

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15. Mark is much _____ (thin)Joe. He weighs 30 kg less.

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This answer is correct because it correctly completes the sentence and compares Mark's weight to Joe's weight. The phrase "thinner than" is used to indicate that Mark is less heavy than Joe by 30 kg.

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16. Mr Black is .......................................(interesting)person I know.

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The correct answer is "the most interesting" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "interesting." When comparing multiple people, "the most" is used to indicate that Mr. Black is the most interesting person out of all of them. The other options, "intrestigest," "most interesting," and "more interesting," are either misspelled or incorrect forms of comparison.

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17. January is..................................(cold)month of the year.

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The correct answer is "the coldest" because it is comparing January to all the other months of the year and stating that it is the most cold out of all of them.

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18. He's an only child.

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The statement "He's an only child" indicates that the person being referred to does not have any siblings. Therefore, the correct answer is False, as it contradicts the statement and implies that the person has siblings.

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  1. Who is...............................(tall), you or your brother?

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This question is asking for a comparison of height between the person being addressed and their brother. The correct answer is "taller" because it is the comparative form of the adjective "tall" and is used to compare two people or things.

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20. Mary is ...................................................(creative) Kate.

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Mary is described as "much more creative than" Kate. This implies that Mary possesses a higher level of creativity compared to Kate. The phrase "much more" emphasizes a significant difference in their creative abilities, indicating that Mary's creativity surpasses Kate's by a considerable margin.

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21. He uses the Internet.

Explanation

The given statement implies that "he" utilizes the Internet. Since the answer is "True," it can be inferred that the person in question does indeed use the Internet.

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22. He's never drunk alcohol or smoked.

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The statement states that the person has never drunk alcohol or smoked. The correct answer is False because there is no evidence or information provided in the statement to support the claim. It is possible that the person has indeed drunk alcohol or smoked at some point in their life, but it is not explicitly stated. Therefore, without further information, we cannot assume that the statement is true.

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23. Vegetables are _____ (good)for your health _____ crisps.

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This question is asking for a word that completes the sentence and makes it grammatically correct. The word "better" is the correct answer because it indicates that vegetables are more beneficial for one's health compared to crisps. The word "than" is also correct as it is used to show the comparison between vegetables and crisps.

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24. Maurice thinks the secret of longevity is to do with the inner self.

Explanation

Maurice believes that the key to living a long life lies within one's inner self. This implies that he thinks factors such as personal growth, self-reflection, and emotional well-being play a significant role in achieving longevity. Therefore, the statement "Maurice thinks the secret of longevity is to do with the inner self" is true.

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25. Josh isn't ................................(intelligent)Mark.

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The correct answer is "so intelligent as." This is because the sentence is comparing the intelligence of Josh and Mark, and the phrase "so intelligent as" is used to indicate that Josh is not as intelligent as Mark.

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26. Maurice owned the first car in his village.

Explanation

The statement says that Maurice owned the first car in his village. However, the correct answer is False. This means that Maurice did not own the first car in his village.

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27. Nowadays he gets his exercise by cycling.

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The statement "Nowadays he gets his exercise by cycling" suggests that he currently exercises by cycling. The correct answer is False because the statement does not provide any information about his current exercise routine. It only mentions that he used to get his exercise by cycling, but it does not specify if he still does.

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Lucy is _____ (pretty) girl in our class.
Today it is _____ (cold) yesterday.
I didn't like the party because it was too l_v_ _h _____ . I prefer...
I'm _____ (old)you.
My mum is a h_ _s_w_f_  _____ . She doesn't go to work but takes...
Expectant mothers are often very nervous. Especially if it's their...
I feel sick to d_ _t_ _____ of playing computer games. It's so boring.
Since Tom cheated on his wife they've been at each other's th_ _ _ts....
That is _____ (horrible)dress I have ever seen.
Sarah is _____  (young)person in my family
He used to make furniture for a living.
That bus was _____ (crowded)the first bus
Travelling by plane is much _____ (expensive)travelling by train.
This T-shirt is as _____ (nice) as that one. I think I'll take...
Mark is much _____ (thin)Joe. He weighs 30 kg less.
Mr Black is .......................................(interesting)person...
January is..................................(cold)month of the year.
He's an only child.
Who is...............................(tall), you or your brother?
Mary is ...................................................(creative)...
He uses the Internet.
He's never drunk alcohol or smoked.
Vegetables are _____ (good)for your health _____ crisps.
Maurice thinks the secret of longevity is to do with the inner self.
Josh isn't ................................(intelligent)Mark.
Maurice owned the first car in his village.
Nowadays he gets his exercise by cycling.
Match the following words to their definitions
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