Exam Basic Level 1
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: My cousin ________ (sing) in an R&B band
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: "Are they American?" "Yes, they ________ ." (be)
Explanation
The question asks if "they" are American. The response confirms that they are indeed American by using the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present tense, which is "are".Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: ________ you ________ (like) pop music?
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This question is asking about someone's preference for pop music. The correct answer is "Do, like" because it follows the subject-verb agreement. "Do" is the correct form of the verb to match with the subject "you" in the question. "Like" is the correct form of the verb to match with the subject "you" in the answer. Therefore, the correct answer is "Do you like pop music?"Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: He ________ (not be) English. He's Scottish.
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The correct answer is "is not, isn't" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a permanent characteristic of the person. The verb "is not" is used to negate the statement that he is English, and "isn't" is the contraction of "is not" used in informal speech.Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: How often ________ you ________ (visit) your grandparents?
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The question is asking about the frequency of visiting grandparents. The correct answer is "do" and "visit" because the question is in the present simple tense. "Do" is used as an auxiliary verb to form questions and "visit" is the base form of the verb that agrees with the subject "you".Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: He hardly ever ________ (go) to the dentist.
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The correct answer is "goes". In the sentence, "He hardly ever goes to the dentist," the phrase "hardly ever" indicates that the action of going to the dentist is very rare or infrequent. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "go" in the present tense is "goes" to agree with the subject "he".Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: What ________ (be) your brother's name?
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The correct answer is "is, 's". In this question, we are asking about the name of the person's brother. The verb "be" is used in the present tense to match the subject "What" and the correct form is "is". The contraction "'s" is used to indicate possession, so we use it to ask about the brother's name.Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: Please ________ (slow) down.
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The correct answer is "slow." This is the imperative form of the verb "to slow," which means to reduce speed or to go at a slower pace. In this sentence, the speaker is giving a command or instruction to someone to slow down.Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: The letters ________ (not be) on the table.
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The correct answer is "are not, aren't" because the sentence is in the negative form and refers to multiple letters. In English, when using the verb "to be" in the negative form, we use "are not" for plural subjects and "aren't" for contracted forms. Therefore, in this case, we use "are not" for the plural subject "letters" and "aren't" as the contracted form.Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: A: What ________ Sophie ________ (do) ? B: She is a doctor.
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The correct answer is "does, do" because the question is asking about what Sophie does, which refers to her occupation or profession. In English, when asking about someone's occupation or profession, we use the auxiliary verb "do" in the question and then use the third person singular form of the main verb in the answer, which is "does" in this case.Rate this question:
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Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets: He always ________ (read) the newpaper on Saturdays.
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The correct form of the verb in this sentence is "reads" because it agrees with the subject "He" and matches the present tense of the sentence. The sentence is stating that he has a habit of reading the newspaper on Saturdays.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: Is she ____________ in Madrid at the moment?
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Live
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Living
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A. LivingExplanation
The correct answer is "living" because the question is asking about her current situation in Madrid. "Living" is the present participle form of the verb "live," which indicates an ongoing action or state. Therefore, it implies that she is currently residing or staying in Madrid.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: I like ______________ blue shoes in that shop window.
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These
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Those
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A. ThoseExplanation
The correct answer is "those" because the speaker is referring to specific blue shoes in a shop window that are visible to both the speaker and the listener. "Those" is used to indicate objects that are farther away from the speaker and closer to the listener.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: Her cousin is ____________ teacher.
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A
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An
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, the word "teacher" begins with a consonant sound, so the indefinite article "a" is used before it. The indefinite article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: Peter is _______________ friend.
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Davids'
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David's
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A. David'sExplanation
The correct answer is "David's". This is because the sentence is referring to the friend of David, so the possessive form of David is used. The apostrophe s ('s) indicates possession, showing that the friend belongs to David.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: ______________ drive a car?
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Does he can
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Can he
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A. Can heExplanation
The correct answer is "Can he." This is the correct option because it follows the correct structure of an interrogative sentence in English. The word "can" is used to ask about someone's ability or permission to do something, in this case, drive a car. The word "he" is used to refer to a male person. Therefore, "Can he" is the correct way to ask the question.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: I'm a good student. ___________________ late for class.
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I'm never
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I never am
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A. I'm neverExplanation
The correct answer is "I'm never." This option correctly completes the sentence by stating that the speaker is never late for class. The use of "never" emphasizes the speaker's punctuality and reinforces their claim of being a good student.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: Jack has a _________________.
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Girlfriend pretty
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Pretty girlfriend
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A. Pretty girlfriendExplanation
Jack has a "pretty girlfriend" means that Jack is in a romantic relationship with a girl who is attractive or pleasing to look at. This phrase implies that Jack's girlfriend is physically attractive.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: Do ________________ in a hospital?
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You work
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Work you
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Choose the best option: __________________ the window. It's cold.
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No open
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Don't open
Correct Answer
A. Don't openExplanation
The correct answer is "Don't open." This is because the phrase "It's cold" suggests that the speaker wants to keep the window closed in order to maintain the warmth inside. The phrase "Don't open" is a negative imperative form, which is used to give a direct command or instruction to someone. In this context, it is telling the listener not to open the window.Rate this question:
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Choose the best option: It often _______________ in January.
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Snows
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Is snowing
Correct Answer
A. SnowsExplanation
In this sentence, the word "often" indicates that the action of snowfall is a recurring event. The present simple tense "snows" is used to describe general truths or habits. Since the sentence is talking about a general occurrence in January, the correct answer is "snows."Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: I can speak Japanese, but I ________ write it very well.
Correct Answer
can't, cannotExplanation
The correct answer is "can't, cannot" because it indicates the inability to write Japanese well despite being able to speak it. The use of "can't" and "cannot" in this context both convey the same meaning of lacking the skill to write Japanese effectively.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: This ________ Peter. He's from London.
Correct Answer
isExplanation
The word "is" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate form of the verb "to be" to complete the sentence. In this sentence, the word "is" is used to indicate that Peter exists or that he is from London.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: ________ you help me, please? I don't understand this question.
Correct Answer
can, CanExplanation
The word "can" is used to ask for assistance or permission, while the word "Can" is used to start a question. In this context, the speaker is asking for help, so they should use the word "can" to ask for assistance. Additionally, the word "Can" should be capitalized because it is the first word of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: I go to a drawing class ________ Wednesdays.
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On, onExplanation
The word "on" is repeated twice in the sentence, indicating that the drawing class takes place on Wednesdays. The repetition emphasizes the specific day of the week when the person attends the class.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: My grandparents always come to our house ________ Christmas.
Correct Answer
At, at, onExplanation
The word "at" is used to indicate a specific location or place, so it is appropriate to use it when referring to someone coming to a house. The word "on" is used to indicate a specific day or date, so it is appropriate to use it when referring to someone coming to a house on a specific holiday like Christmas. Therefore, the correct answer is "at, at, on."Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: A: Hi, Sam. What are you doing? B: I'm ________ for my sister. She's half an hour late.
Correct Answer
waiting, WaitingExplanation
The correct answer is "waiting, Waiting" because person B is currently waiting for their sister who is running late. The repetition of the word "waiting" emphasizes the duration of the wait and implies a sense of frustration or impatience.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: The students ________ in the classroom. They're having an English lesson.
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Are, areExplanation
The word "are" is used twice in the sentence to indicate that the students are currently in the classroom and they are currently having an English lesson. The repetition of the word emphasizes the ongoing nature of both actions.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: Our English lesson starts ________ nine o'clock.
Correct Answer
At, atExplanation
The word "at" is used to indicate a specific time, and in this case, it is used to specify the starting time of the English lesson. The word "at" is followed by the specific time, which is "nine o'clock" in this sentence. The repetition of the word "at" emphasizes the importance of the specific starting time.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: John likes Anna, but she doesn't like ________ .
Correct Answer
Him, himExplanation
John likes Anna, but she doesn't like him.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: A: Where's Emily? B: She's ________ a shower.
Correct Answer
taking, Taking, havingExplanation
The correct answer is "taking." In this context, "taking a shower" is the correct phrase to use when someone is in the process of showering. The other options, "Taking" and "having," are incorrect because they do not fit grammatically or semantically in the given sentence.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: He's my nephew. ________ name is Robert.
Correct Answer
His, hisExplanation
The word "His" is used twice in the sentence to refer to the nephew's name. The first "His" indicates possession, implying that the nephew is related to the speaker. The second "his" is a pronoun used to replace the nephew's name, which is revealed to be Robert.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: That's Harry's wife, Stephanie. Do you know ________ ?
Correct Answer
Her, herExplanation
The question is asking for the missing word that completes the sentence. The correct answer is "her, her" because it is referring to Harry's wife, Stephanie. The word "her" is used twice to emphasize that the speaker is asking if the person knows Stephanie.Rate this question:
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Complete with one word: A: ________ iPod is this? B: I think it's Amy's.
Correct Answer
Whose, whoseExplanation
The conversation is about identifying the owner of the iPod. Person A asks "Whose iPod is this?" and person B responds with "I think it's Amy's." Therefore, the correct answer is "Whose, whose" as it accurately reflects the question and response in the conversation.Rate this question:
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Which of these options is the odd word out?
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Coffee
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Breakfast
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A. CoffeeExplanation
The word "coffee" is the odd word out because it is the only option that is not a meal. "Lunch," "dinner," and "breakfast" are all meals that are typically eaten during specific times of the day, whereas "coffee" is a beverage that can be consumed at any time and is not considered a meal.Rate this question:
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Which of these words is the odd word out?
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Poor
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Blond
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Short
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Dark
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A. PoorExplanation
The word "poor" is the odd word out because it is the only word that describes a person's financial status, while the other words describe physical characteristics such as hair color (blond), height (short), and color (dark).Rate this question:
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Which of these words is the odd word out?
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Christmas
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Easter
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January
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New Year
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A. JanuaryExplanation
The odd word out is "January" because it is the only word that does not represent a holiday or celebration. "Christmas," "Easter," and "New Year" are all specific holidays, while "January" is a month in the calendar.Rate this question:
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Which of these words is the odd word out?
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Daughter
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Uncle
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Mother
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Sister
Correct Answer
A. UncleExplanation
The word "uncle" is the odd word out because it is the only word that does not describe a female family member. The other three words, "daughter," "mother," and "sister," all refer to female relatives. "Uncle" is the only word that refers to a male relative, making it the odd one in this group.Rate this question:
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Which of these words is the odd word out?
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Soldier
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Lawyer
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Journalist
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Father
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A. FatherExplanation
The words soldier, lawyer, and journalist are all professions, whereas father is not. It does not fit the category of a profession and is therefore the odd word out.Rate this question:
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Which of these words is the odd word out?
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Dictionary
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Magazine
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TV
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Newspaper
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A. TVExplanation
The word "TV" is the odd word out because it is the only word that does not refer to a written or printed medium. The other three options, dictionary, magazine, and newspaper, all involve the use of words and text in some form, while TV is a visual medium that primarily relies on audio and video content.Rate this question:
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Which of these words is the odd word out?
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Bedroom
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Garden
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Dinning room
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Kitchen
Correct Answer
A. GardenExplanation
The word "garden" is the odd word out because it is the only word that does not refer to an indoor space. The other words, "bedroom," "dinning room," and "kitchen," all describe different rooms inside a house, while a garden is an outdoor area.Rate this question:
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Which of these words is the odd word out?
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August
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April
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Tuesday
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May
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A. TuesdayExplanation
The odd word out in this group is "Tuesday" because it is the only word that represents a specific day of the week, while the other words represent months of the year.Rate this question:
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Which of these words is the odd word out?
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Watch
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Eat
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Drink
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Cook
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A. WatchExplanation
The word "watch" is the odd word out because it does not involve consuming or preparing food or beverages like the other words in the list. "Eat," "drink," and "cook" all relate to activities associated with consuming or preparing food, while "watch" does not.Rate this question:
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Complete the words in the sentences: Can you s________ another language?
Correct Answer
Speak, speak, peakExplanation
The correct answer is "speak". In the given sentence, the word "speak" is the correct word to complete the sentence. The other options, "speak" and "peak", do not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence. Therefore, the correct word to complete the sentence is "speak".Rate this question:
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Complete the words in the sentences: I c________ my e-mails five times a day.
Correct Answer
check, heckExplanation
The correct answer is "check." This is because the sentence is referring to the action of looking at or reviewing one's emails, which is commonly known as "checking" emails. "Heck" does not fit in the context of the sentence and does not make sense in relation to email activity.Rate this question:
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Complete the words in the sentences: My sister's an administrator. She works in an o________ .
Correct Answer
office, fficeExplanation
The correct answer is "office, ffice". In the sentence, it is stated that the person's sister is an administrator and she works in an office. The word "office" is completed by adding the letters "ffice" at the end. This creates a word that is commonly associated with the workplace and fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Complete the words in the sentences: I usually w________ up very late at the weekend.
Correct Answer
wake, akeExplanation
The correct answer is "wake, ake" because the sentence is talking about the speaker's usual habit of staying up late on weekends. The word "wake" is the correct choice to complete the sentence, as it means to stop sleeping and become conscious. The letters "ake" are added to "wake" to form the word "wake," which is a valid word in the English language.Rate this question:
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Complete the words in the sentences: Jackie's son loves planes. He wants to be a p________ .
Correct Answer
pilot, ilotExplanation
The sentence states that Jackie's son loves planes and wants to be a p[Blank]. The correct answer is "pilot" because it is a profession related to planes. The alternative option "ilot" is not a valid word and does not make sense in the given context.Rate this question:
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Complete the words in the sentences: I r________ a newspaper every weekend.
Correct Answer
read, eadExplanation
The correct answer is "read, ead" because the sentence is in present tense and the word "read" is the correct form of the verb to fit in the blank. The word "ead" is not a valid word in this context.Rate this question:
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