No Excuse Word Practice

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1. And they set out to prove it in the _______________ remaining quarters they had left to play.

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The correct answer is "two" because it is the correct spelling of the number that indicates the remaining quarters they had left to play. "To" is a preposition, and "too" means also or excessively, which does not make sense in the context of the sentence.

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No Excuse Word practice quiz emphasizes correct usage of grammar in sentences, enhancing language skills and comprehension.

2. "And you wear ____________ green and gold with pride and never quit!"

Explanation

The correct answer is "your". In this sentence, "your" is used to show possession. It implies that the person being addressed wears green and gold with pride. "You're" is a contraction of "you are" and would not make sense in this context.

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3. Over 100,00 fans screamed and cheered for ______________hometown team.

Explanation

The correct answer is "their". In the given sentence, "their" is the possessive form of the pronoun "they". It indicates that the fans are cheering and screaming for the team that belongs to them, their hometown team.

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4. ___________the coach gave his pep talk and took the lead as the team rushed out the packed stadium.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Then". In this sentence, "then" is used to indicate the sequence of events. It shows that after the coach gave his pep talk, the team rushed out of the packed stadium. "Than" is used to make comparisons, which is not suitable in this context.

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5. The coach started a team in a chant, "Who are we?" "______________ T Bolts!" shouted the team as they bounced up and down pumping the helmets in the air.

Explanation

The correct answer is "we're". In this context, the team is responding to the question "Who are we?" by shouting "we're T Bolts!" This contraction is short for "we are" and is commonly used in spoken English.

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6. We have _________ play our best today or else these fans will boo us.

Explanation

The word "to" is the correct answer because it is used as an infinitive marker in this sentence. The phrase "to play" indicates the purpose or intention of the subject. In this case, the subject needs to play their best in order to avoid being booed by the fans. The words "too" and "two" do not fit the context of the sentence and would not make sense in this context.

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7. They all knew they would definitely play even better _________________ they did in the first half.

Explanation

The correct answer is "than". "Than" is used to compare two things or actions, indicating that the second thing or action is different or better than the first. In this sentence, it suggests that they expect to play even better than they did in the first half.

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8. ___________ going to be a huge celebration when the T Bolts win the championship!

Explanation

The correct answer is "It's." In this sentence, "It's" is a contraction of "it is." The sentence is expressing that there is going to be a huge celebration when the T Bolts win the championship.

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9. At half time, the coach continued his pep talk. "You have to remember that Centerville is having a perfect season, _________________."

Explanation

The word "too" is the correct answer because it indicates that Centerville is having a perfect season as well. The coach is emphasizing the fact that the team needs to remember this and put in extra effort to compete against them.

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10. "Today is a big day _______________ each of us has a chance to make history," yelled the coach as the team huddled around him.

Explanation

The correct answer is "where". In this sentence, the coach is emphasizing the significance of the day and stating that each member of the team has an opportunity to create a historic event. The word "where" is used to indicate the location or situation in which this chance to make history exists.

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11. "And _________________ in our house trying to seal our conference title! Our destiny depends on this last half. So let's get on that field and beat Centerville!"

Explanation

The correct answer is "they're". In the given sentence, the speaker is referring to a group of people who are in their house and trying to seal their conference title. "They're" is a contraction of "they are", which accurately represents the intended meaning of the sentence.

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12. "We don't want to disappoint our fans! They expect _____ from us!" continued the coach.

Explanation

The coach is expressing their concern about not wanting to let down their fans. They emphasize that their fans have high expectations of them and they expect a lot from the team.

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13. Right then and ________________ the team exploded into a frenzy of loud hoots and hollars.

Explanation

In this sentence, "there" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a specific location or point in time. The phrase "exploded into a frenzy of loud hoots and hollars" suggests that something exciting or energetic is happening, and "there" is used to refer to the place where this is occurring. It is not referring to a possessive pronoun like "their" or a contraction like "they're."

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14. The team was fired up. They just knew they ________________ going to win!

Explanation

The correct answer is "were". In this sentence, the team is expressing their confidence and certainty about winning. The word "were" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" and is used to indicate a state or condition in the past. Therefore, it is the appropriate word to convey the team's belief that they were going to win.

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15. "Remember, __________ a T Bolt!" he continued.

Explanation

The correct answer is "you're." In this sentence, the speaker is reminding someone to remember something and then continues the sentence with "a T Bolt." The contraction "you're" is short for "you are" and fits grammatically and contextually in this sentence. It indicates that the speaker is addressing someone directly and telling them to remember something.

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16. The crowd could hear _______ crowd as they prepared to enter the stadium.

Explanation

The correct answer is "its". In this sentence, "its" is used as a possessive pronoun to indicate that the crowd that could be heard belongs to the stadium. "It's" is a contraction of "it is" and would not make sense in this context.

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And they set out to prove it in the _______________ remaining quarters...
"And you wear ____________ green and gold with pride and never...
Over 100,00 fans screamed and cheered for ______________hometown team.
___________the coach gave his pep talk and took the lead as the team...
The coach started a team in a chant, "Who are we?"...
We have _________ play our best today or else these fans will boo us.
They all knew they would definitely play even better _________________...
___________ going to be a huge celebration when the T Bolts win the...
At half time, the coach continued his pep talk. "You have to...
"Today is a big day _______________ each of us has a chance to...
"And _________________ in our house trying to seal our conference...
"We don't want to disappoint our fans! They expect _____ from...
Right then and ________________ the team exploded into a frenzy of...
The team was fired up. They just knew they ________________ going to...
"Remember, __________ a T Bolt!" he continued.
The crowd could hear _______ crowd as they prepared to enter the...
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