2nd Partial Exam 1 B

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This quiz titled '2nd Partial Exam 1 B' tests knowledge of English grammar, focusing on correct verb usage and sentence structure.

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  • 2. 

    My parents are () in the living room.

    • Tak

    • Talking

    • Talks

    Correct Answer
    A. Talking
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "talking" because the verb "are" indicates that the subject, "my parents," is performing an action in the present continuous tense. In this case, the action is "talking," which is the correct form of the verb to match the plural subject "my parents."

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  • 3. 

    The children are () in the pool

    • Swim

    • Swims

    • Swimming

    Correct Answer
    A. Swimming
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "swimming" because it is the present participle form of the verb "swim" and is used to describe an ongoing action. In this context, it suggests that the children are currently engaged in the activity of swimming in the pool.

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  • 4. 

    My mom is () in Joyson.

    • Works

    • Can work

    • Working

    Correct Answer
    A. Working
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "working". This is because the sentence is describing the current occupation of the speaker's mom. The verb "working" is the present participle form of the verb "work" and is used to indicate an ongoing action or state. Therefore, it is the most suitable option to complete the sentence.

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  • 5. 

    The baby () crying

    • Am

    • Is

    • Are

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is" because the subject "baby" is singular, so it requires the singular form of the verb "to be" which is "is."

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  • 6. 

    My cousins are () in the trampoline

    • Jumping

    • Jump

    • Jumps

    Correct Answer
    A. Jumping
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "jumping" because the sentence is describing what the cousins are doing on the trampoline. "Jumping" is the present participle form of the verb "jump," which accurately portrays the ongoing action of the cousins on the trampoline.

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  • 7. 

    I () reading a book

    • Am

    • Is

    • Are

    Correct Answer
    A. Am
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "am" because the subject "I" is singular and requires the corresponding form of the verb "to be," which is "am."

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  • 8. 

    We are not () in this exam

    • Copy

    • Copies

    • Copying

    Correct Answer
    A. Copying
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "copying" because the phrase "We are not () in this exam" suggests that the action being referred to is ongoing or continuous. Therefore, the present participle form "copying" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.

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  • 9. 

    Is this QUESTION correct?   CAN I SLEEP AT NIGHT?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
  • 10. 

    Is this sentence correct?   I CAN WASH MY HANDS

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The sentence "I can wash my hands" is grammatically correct. It is a declarative sentence in the present tense, indicating the speaker's ability to wash their hands.

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  • 11. 

    Her husband ()staying at a hotel

    • Am

    • Is

    • Are

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is" because the subject "her husband" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. In this case, "is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to match with the singular subject.

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  • 12. 

    Is this sentence correct?   I CAN NOT WORKING IN MY HOUSE

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The given sentence "I CAN NOT WORKING IN MY HOUSE" is incorrect. The correct form should be "I CANNOT WORK IN MY HOUSE." The word "cannot" is the correct contraction of "can not," and "working" should be changed to the base form "work" to make the sentence grammatically accurate.

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  • 13. 

    My parents are () in London.

    • Live

    • Living

    • Lives

    Correct Answer
    A. Living
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "living" because it is the present participle form of the verb "live" and is used to describe an ongoing action or state. In this sentence, "My parents are living in London," it indicates that the parents currently reside in London.

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  • 14. 

    My sister is () in Dallas, Tx.

    • Working

    • Works

    • Work

    Correct Answer
    A. Working
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "working" because it is the present participle form of the verb "work" and is used to describe an ongoing action or situation. In this case, it indicates that the sister is currently engaged in the activity of working in Dallas, Tx.

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  • 15. 

    My mom () planting flowres in the garden.

    • Am

    • Is

    • Are

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is" because the subject "my mom" is singular and requires a singular verb form. In this case, "is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for the third person singular subject "my mom".

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  • 16. 

    Choose the days of the week

    • January

    • Monday

    • Thursday

    • June

    • August

    • Sunday

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Monday
    A. Thursday
    A. Sunday
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes the days of the week that are mentioned in the given list: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. These days are selected because they are the only days of the week mentioned in the list.

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  • 17. 

    My father is () a taxi

    • Drive

    • Driving

    • Drives

    Correct Answer
    A. Driving
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "driving" because it is the present participle form of the verb "drive" and is used to describe an ongoing action or state. In the given sentence, "My father is () a taxi," the verb should be in the present participle form to match the tense and convey that the action of driving is currently happening.

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  • 18. 

    I am () the music

    • Listen

    • Listening

    • Listens

    Correct Answer
    A. Listening
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "listening" because it is the present participle form of the verb "listen" and is used to describe an ongoing action. In this sentence, the speaker is indicating that they are currently engaged in the activity of listening to the music.

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  • 19. 

    Mr. Gonzalez () teaching in my school

    • Am

    • Is

    • Are

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is". This is because the subject of the sentence is "Mr. Gonzalez," which is singular. Therefore, the verb "is" should be used to agree with the singular subject.

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  • 20. 

    Is this sentence correct?   I AM CAN STUDY AT NIGHT

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The sentence "I AM CAN STUDY AT NIGHT" is not correct because it contains two verbs ("AM" and "CAN") in a row without any connecting word. The correct sentence would be "I can study at night" or "I am able to study at night."

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  • 21. 

    My friends and I () dancing at the party

    • Am

    • Is

    • Are

    Correct Answer
    A. Are
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "are" because the subject "My friends and I" is plural, indicating that there are multiple people involved in the action of dancing. Therefore, the verb should be in the plural form "are" to agree with the subject.

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  • 22. 

    Is this sentence correct?   I CAN WORKING

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The given sentence is not correct because it includes the verb "can" and the verb "working" together. In English, when using the verb "can" to express ability, we need to follow it with the base form of the verb, which is "work" in this case. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "I can work."

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  • 23. 

    Please  write 3 things you can do.

  • 24. 

    Please write 3 things you can't do.

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