Mrs. Leli's English Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it?
- A.
A coffin
- B.
A coat
- C.
Air
- D.
A soul
- E.
A cover
Correct Answer
A. A coffinExplanation
A coffin is the correct answer because it is made by a coffin maker, but the person who makes it has no need for it as they are alive. Additionally, the person who buys it has no use for it as they are also alive. Finally, the person who uses it, which would be a deceased person, cannot see or feel it. Therefore, a coffin fits all the given criteria in the question.Rate this question:
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- 2.
It comes down but never goes up. What is it?
- A.
Rain
- B.
Rainbow
- C.
Mountain
- D.
Hill
- E.
Chimney
Correct Answer
A. RainExplanation
Rain falls from the sky but never goes back up. It is a natural phenomenon where water droplets condense in the atmosphere and fall to the ground due to gravity. Once it reaches the ground, it can evaporate and cycle back into the atmosphere, but it does not go back up in the same form it fell.Rate this question:
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- 3.
It has one eye but cannot see. What is it?
- A.
Needle
- B.
Microscope
- C.
Monocular
- D.
Stethoscope
- E.
CCTV
Correct Answer
A. NeedleExplanation
A needle is the correct answer because it has one eye, referring to the small hole at the top of the needle where the thread goes through. However, needles themselves do not have the ability to see as they are inanimate objects.Rate this question:
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- 4.
It is a letter. The letter of the alphabet has the most water in it. What is it?
- A.
The 'B'
- B.
The 'C'
- C.
The 'I'
- D.
The 'K'
- E.
The 'T'
Correct Answer
B. The 'C'Explanation
The letter 'C' is the correct answer because it is the only letter in the options that has a curved shape resembling a cup or a bowl, suggesting the presence of water. The other letters do not have this characteristic.Rate this question:
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- 5.
You have to throw out when you want to use it, but you have to take it when you don’t want to use it. What is it?
- A.
Anchor
- B.
Rubbish
- C.
Trashcan
- D.
Cable
- E.
Hook
Correct Answer
A. AnchorExplanation
An anchor is a heavy object that is thrown out when someone wants to use it to secure a boat or ship in place. However, when someone doesn't want to use it, they still have to take it on board the boat or ship.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
Correct Answer
A stamp, stamp, stampsExplanation
A stamp can travel around the world by being attached to letters and packages that are sent to different corners of the globe. Despite physically staying in one corner of the envelope or package, the stamp's image is seen by people all over the world as it is used for postage. The repetition of the word "stamp" in the answer emphasizes the act of stamping, which is how the stamp is used to travel.Rate this question:
- 7.
I'm tall when I'm young and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
Correct Answer
A candle, candles, candleExplanation
A candle fits the given description because when it is young (lit), it appears tall due to the length of the wick. However, as it burns down and gets older, it becomes shorter as the wax melts and the wick gets consumed. Therefore, a candle is the correct answer to the riddle.Rate this question:
- 8.
What has hands but can not clap?
Correct Answer
A clock, clocks, clockExplanation
A clock has hands that point to the hours and minutes on its face, but it cannot physically clap. The word "clocks" is plural, indicating that multiple clocks also have hands but cannot clap. The word "clock" is singular, referring to any clock in general, which shares the same characteristic of having hands that cannot clap.Rate this question:
- 9.
You can drop me from the tallest building and I'll be fine, but if you drop me in water I die. What am I?
Correct Answer
A paper, papers, paperExplanation
A paper can be dropped from a tall building and remain intact because it is lightweight and can be carried by the wind. However, if it is dropped in water, it will absorb the water and become soggy, losing its structural integrity. Therefore, a paper can "die" or become damaged when dropped in water.Rate this question:
- 10.
What has a head and a tail, but no body?
Correct Answer
A coin, coins, coinExplanation
A coin has a head and a tail, referring to the two sides of a coin. It does not have a body as it is a flat, round object. The plural form "coins" is also included as it still applies to multiple coins, each having a head and a tail.Rate this question:
- 11.
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
Correct Answer
A towel, towel, towelsExplanation
A towel gets wetter and wetter the more it dries because it is used to dry things, such as water or moisture, off surfaces. As it absorbs the liquid, it becomes wetter. However, when it is exposed to air and allowed to dry, it removes the moisture from its fibers, making it appear to dry. So, the more it is used to dry things, the wetter it becomes.Rate this question:
- 12.
There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies. What is it?
Correct Answer
A watermelon, watermelons, watermelonExplanation
The correct answer is a watermelon, watermelons, or watermelon. This is because the question describes a series of houses, with each house containing another house. The color of the houses is mentioned to distract the reader. The final house is described as having lots of babies, which is a clue that it is referring to the seeds inside a watermelon. Therefore, the answer is a watermelon or watermelons, as they have a green rind (green house), white flesh (white house), and red seeds (red house with lots of babies).Rate this question:
- 13.
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
Correct Answer
A mushroom, mushrooms, mushroomExplanation
A mushroom is a type of room that has no doors or windows. It is a play on words, as "room" can also refer to a space or area, not just a physical enclosed space. In this case, the "room" being referred to is the space inside a mushroom, which does not have any doors or windows. The repetition of the word "mushroom" in the answer is likely a typo or error.Rate this question:
- 14.
What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?
Correct Answer
a palm, palms, palmExplanation
The correct answer is "a palm, palms, palm" because a palm tree is a type of tree that typically has a slender trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves. It is possible to carry a small palm tree in your hand, especially if it is a young or miniature version of the tree. The word "palms" is the plural form of "palm," indicating that multiple palm trees can also be carried. The word "palm" itself refers to the tree as a singular noun.Rate this question:
- 15.
Feed me and I live, yet give me a drink and I die. What am I?
Correct Answer
Fire, FiresExplanation
Fire is the correct answer because fire needs fuel to sustain itself and continue burning. Without any fuel, such as wood or gas, the fire will die out. Giving fire a drink, such as water, will extinguish it and cause it to die. Therefore, fire can be seen as a living entity that requires nourishment to survive. The plural form "fires" is also correct as it refers to multiple instances of fire, all of which exhibit the same characteristics.Rate this question:
- 16.
Take off my skin - I won't cry, but you will! What am I?
Correct Answer
An onion, onions, onionExplanation
An onion is the correct answer because when you peel off its skin, it does not cry, but it can make you cry due to the release of certain chemicals that irritate the eyes. Onions are known for causing tears when they are cut or peeled.Rate this question:
- 17.
What has a neck but no head?
Correct Answer
a bottle, bottles, bottleExplanation
A bottle has a neck but no head. The neck of a bottle is the narrow part at the top where you pour or drink from. It is called a neck because it is long and slender like the neck of a person or an animal. However, a bottle does not have a head, which is the uppermost part of the body that contains the brain and other sensory organs. Therefore, a bottle is an object that fits the description of having a neck but no head.Rate this question:
- 18.
My brother ---- (speak) three languages fluently.
Correct Answer
speaksExplanation
The correct answer is "speaks" because the subject "my brother" is singular and the verb should agree with it. In this case, the verb "speak" needs to be in the third person singular form, which is "speaks".Rate this question:
- 19.
Daniel ---- (watch) his favorite program every Saturday.
Correct Answer
watchesExplanation
The correct answer is "watches" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "Daniel" is singular. In the present tense, when the subject is singular, we add "s" to the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "watch" for the subject "Daniel" is "watches".Rate this question:
- 20.
Jennifer ---- (wash) her hair every day.
Correct Answer
washesExplanation
The correct answer is "washes" because it agrees with the subject "Jennifer" in the present tense. In English grammar, third-person singular subjects (like Jennifer) require the verb to be conjugated with an -es ending in the present tense.Rate this question:
- 21.
Ryan ---- (go) to church every Sunday.
Correct Answer
goesExplanation
The correct answer is "goes" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a habitual action. In the present tense, third-person singular subjects (he, she, it) are followed by the verb form with an -s ending. Therefore, "goes" is the correct form of the verb "go" to agree with the third-person singular subject "Ryan."Rate this question:
- 22.
My sister ---- (do) her homework after school.
Correct Answer
doesExplanation
The correct answer is "does" because it agrees with the subject "sister" in the third person singular form. In English, when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun, we use "does" as the auxiliary verb to form the present simple tense. Therefore, the sentence should be "My sister does her homework after school."Rate this question:
- 23.
Is the sentence [My father do not like fast food] true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The sentence "My father do not like fast food" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form should be "My father does not like fast food." Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Is [Your uncle doesn't work here] true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "[Your uncle doesn't work here]" is true. This means that your uncle is not employed at the place being referred to.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Is the sentence [Does Sarah want to come with us?] true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The sentence "Does Sarah want to come with us?" is a question asking about Sarah's desire to accompany the speaker and others. The answer "True" indicates that the sentence is true, meaning that Sarah does indeed want to come with the speaker and others.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Is the sentence [Do Andre enjoy pop music?] true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The sentence "Do Andre enjoy pop music?" is not grammatically correct. The correct form should be "Does Andre enjoy pop music?" Therefore, the given answer "False" is correct as the sentence is false due to the incorrect grammar.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Is the sentence [Lea teaches English in a private school.one of the most modest people I have ever met.] true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given sentence is true. It states that Lea teaches English in a private school and is one of the most modest people the speaker has ever met. Since there is no contradictory information or context provided, we can assume that the sentence is true.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Is the sentence [Jessica kisses her mother before she goes to bed.] true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The sentence "Jessica kisses her mother before she goes to bed" is true because it states that Jessica kisses her mother before going to bed.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Your baby ---- (cry) too much.
Correct Answer
criesExplanation
The correct answer is "cries" because the subject "baby" is singular and the verb form "cries" agrees with it in the present tense.Rate this question:
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