No Excuse Word Practice
Questions and Answers
- 1.
We have _________ play our best today or else these fans will boo us.
- A.
To
- B.
Too
- C.
Two
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The crowd could hear _______ crowd as they prepared to enter the stadium.
- A.
It's
- B.
Its
Correct Answer
B. ItsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
___________the coach gave his pep talk and took the lead as the team rushed out the packed stadium.
- A.
Than
- B.
Then
Correct Answer
B. ThenExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Over 100,00 fans screamed and cheered for ______________hometown team.
- A.
There
- B.
They're
- C.
Their
Correct Answer
C. TheirExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
"Today is a big day _______________ each of us has a chance to make history," yelled the coach as the team huddled around him.
- A.
Were
- B.
Where
- C.
We're
Correct Answer
B. WhereExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"We don't want to disappoint our fans! They expect _____ from us!" continued the coach.
- A.
Alot
- B.
A lot
Correct Answer
B. A lotExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"Remember, __________ a T Bolt!" he continued.
- A.
Your
- B.
You're
Correct Answer
B. You'reExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
"And you wear ____________ green and gold with pride and never quit!"
- A.
Your
- B.
You're
Correct Answer
A. YourExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Right then and ________________ the team exploded into a frenzy of loud hoots and hollars.
- A.
Their
- B.
They're
- C.
There
Correct Answer
C. ThereExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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- 10.
At half time, the coach continued his pep talk. "You have to remember that Centerville is having a perfect season, _________________."
- A.
To
- B.
Two
- C.
Too
Correct Answer
C. TooExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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!"
- A.
Their
- B.
There
- C.
They're
Correct Answer
C. They'reExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
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.
- A.
Were
- B.
We're
- C.
Where
Correct Answer
B. We'reExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The team was fired up. They just knew they ________________ going to win!
- A.
Were
- B.
We're
- C.
Where
Correct Answer
A. WereExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
They all knew they would definitely play even better _________________ they did in the first half.
- A.
Then
- B.
Than
Correct Answer
B. ThanExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 15.
And they set out to prove it in the _______________ remaining quarters they had left to play.
- A.
To
- B.
Two
- C.
Too
Correct Answer
B. TwoExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 16.
___________ going to be a huge celebration when the T Bolts win the championship!
- A.
Its
- B.
It's
Correct Answer
B. It'sExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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