Advance Grammar Unit 69-70

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1. The oranges looked quite old, but when I cut into them they were nice and juicy.

Explanation

The statement suggests that despite the appearance of the oranges being old, they turned out to be juicy when cut open. This implies that the initial perception of the oranges being old was incorrect, as they were still fresh and flavorful on the inside. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct as it aligns with the information provided in the statement.

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Advance Grammar Unit 69-70 - Quiz

Advance Grammar Unit 69-70 quiz assesses understanding of complex English grammar through true\/false questions. It evaluates learners' ability to interpret language use and grammatical accuracy in varied contexts,... see moreenhancing their advanced grammatical skills. see less

2. I'm afraid I can't afford that much. Would you be prepared to reduce the price if I pay cash?

Explanation

The given statement suggests that the person is unable to afford the price mentioned and is asking if the seller would be willing to reduce the price if they pay in cash. This implies that the person is looking for a discount or a lower price, which is a common negotiation tactic. Therefore, the statement is true as it accurately represents the situation described.

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3. I've put you in the spare room at the back of the house, so it'll be nice and quite.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that the speaker has placed someone in the spare room at the back of the house in order to ensure a quiet environment. Therefore, the statement is true.

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4. After Rachel left university she worked in the__________________service for a number of years.

Explanation

After Rachel left university, she worked in the diplomatic service for a number of years. This suggests that Rachel had a job or career in the field of international relations or foreign affairs, possibly working for a government or an embassy. The word "diplomatic" implies that Rachel had skills and abilities related to negotiations, tact, and maintaining good relations between different countries or organizations.

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5. Brecston is _______________________________ town in the south in England.

Explanation

The correct answer is "a fairly average". This answer suggests that Brecston is a town that is neither exceptional nor below average in terms of its characteristics or qualities. It implies that Brecston is a typical or ordinary town in the southern part of England.

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6. The path to the summit of the hills was very straight and steep.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that the path to the summit of the hills was both straight and steep. This means that there were no curves or turns on the path, and it had a steep incline. Therefore, the statement is true.

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7. She was accused of giving______________________information during the trial.

Explanation

The correct answer is "false." This suggests that the person being referred to was accused of providing inaccurate or untrue information during the trial.

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8. The train is very late again. I wonder if the bad weather has delayed it.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that the train is frequently late and the person is wondering if the bad weather is the reason behind the delay. The answer "True" indicates that the bad weather may indeed be the cause of the train's delay.

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9. The report was very critical of the police officers involved in the investigation.

Explanation

The given statement states that the report was highly critical of the police officers involved in the investigation. This implies that the report had negative remarks or judgments about the officers' actions or conduct during the investigation. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that the report was indeed critical of the police officers.

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10. She was_____________________person and had few close.

Explanation

The correct answer is "an intensely private". The word "an" is used before a word starting with a vowel sound, in this case, "intensely". The adjective "private" describes the person as someone who values their privacy greatly.

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11. The novel was praised by the judges for it's very original use of language.

Explanation

The novel received praise from the judges because of its highly innovative and unique use of language.

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12. I found it difficult to understand the___________________________talk that professors Downs gave.

Explanation

The given correct answer is "largely academic". This suggests that the talk given by professors Downs was mostly focused on academic topics or related to academia. It implies that the content of the talk may have been complex or specialized, making it difficult for the person to understand.

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13. Yella got a job providing___________________________ support for people having computer problems.

Explanation

Yella got a job providing technical support for people having computer problems. This means that Yella will be assisting individuals with their computer issues, troubleshooting and resolving technical problems they may encounter. The job requires knowledge and expertise in computer systems and technology, but it does not specify that it requires an exceptionally high level of technical skills or expertise. Therefore, the term "technical" adequately describes the level of support Yella will be providing.

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14. People said I was crazy open a shop in the village, but it 's been a success do far

Explanation

to open

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15. She was to busy talking on the phone to notice that Devinta had come into the room.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that the person mentioned in the sentence was too occupied with a phone conversation to notice Devinta entering the room. Therefore, it can be inferred that the statement is true.

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16. I was given the oil painting by my__________________________ uncle Simon.

Explanation

The word "late" in this context refers to someone who is deceased. Therefore, the correct answer implies that the uncle, Simon, has passed away and the speaker received the oil painting from him posthumously.

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17. It's so difficult to get a job at the moment you'd be mad to resign.

Explanation

The statement implies that the current job market is challenging, making it unwise to voluntarily leave a job without having another one lined up. This suggests that finding new employment is difficult, and therefore, it would be sensible to hold onto the existing job until better opportunities arise. Hence, the answer "True" indicates agreement with the notion that resigning in the current job market is not advisable.

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18. Being frightened in this situation is a_________________________ response and nothing to be ashamed of.

Explanation

Being frightened in this situation is a very human response and nothing to be ashamed of.

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19. Some people would be inclined panic if they smelt smoke in the house.

Explanation

to panic

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20. Anyone trying to climb the mountain will be foolish underestimate the challenge facing them.

Explanation

to underestimate

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21. He felt good know that he had helped solve the problem.  

Explanation

knowing

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22. I feel awful turned people away from the concert, but there just wasn't any more room

Explanation

turning

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23. Rangga was stupid cheat in the exam. He was bound to get caught.

Explanation

to cheat

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24. Don't feel that you need to stay to the very end. You're free leave at any time.

Explanation

to leave

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25. Many of the people I met were quite sincere, but some seemed a very false, so that I could never be sure if they meant what they said.

Explanation

very false

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26. Matching these sentences .
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The oranges looked quite old, but when I cut into them they were nice...
I'm afraid I can't afford that much. Would you be prepared to...
I've put you in the spare room at the back of the house, so...
After Rachel left university she worked in...
Brecston is _______________________________ town in the south in...
The path to the summit of the hills was very straight and steep.
She was accused of giving______________________information during the...
The train is very late again. I wonder if the bad weather has delayed...
The report was very critical of the police officers involved in the...
She was_____________________person and had few close.
The novel was praised by the judges for it's very original use of...
I found it difficult to understand the___________________________talk...
Yella got a job providing___________________________ support for...
People said I was crazy open a shop in the village, but it 's been...
She was to busy talking on the phone to notice that Devinta had come...
I was given the oil painting by my__________________________ uncle...
It's so difficult to get a job at the moment you'd be mad to...
Being frightened in this situation is a_________________________...
Some people would be inclined panic if they smelt smoke in the house.
Anyone trying to climb the mountain will be foolish underestimate the...
He felt good know that he had helped solve the problem.  
I feel awful turned people away from the concert, but there just...
Rangga was stupid cheat in the exam. He was bound to get caught.
Don't feel that you need to stay to the very end. You're free...
Many of the people I met were quite sincere, but some seemed a very...
Matching these sentences .
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