English Grammar Exercise! Trivia Questions Test

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1. I ..... finished my task.

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The correct answer is "have" because it is the present perfect form of the verb "to have." This form is used to indicate that the action of finishing the task happened in the past but has a connection to the present.

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2. Have you ever used this type of copy machine .....?

Explanation

The correct answer is "before" because the question is asking if the person has ever used a specific type of copy machine. "Before" indicates that the person has used it in the past.

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3. You and I will get married and this house becomes _____.

Explanation

The word "ours" is the correct answer because it is a possessive pronoun that refers to something belonging to both "you" and "I." In the given sentence, it indicates that the house belongs to both of them after they get married.

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4. She is falling in ____ with me.

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The correct answer is "love" because the sentence is in the present tense and "love" is the correct form of the verb to fit in the blank.

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5. A computer is ________ than a typewriter.

Explanation

The correct answer is "More efficient" because it is comparing the efficiency of a computer to a typewriter. The word "more" is used to indicate a comparison between two things, in this case, the computer and the typewriter. It suggests that the computer is more efficient than the typewriter, implying that it can perform tasks more quickly and effectively.

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6. Ahmad: Mah, what were you doing when I phoned your mother last night? Halimah: I ... TV

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The correct answer is "was watching". This is because the conversation is in the past tense and Ahmad is asking about an action that happened in the past. Halimah's response indicates that she was in the middle of watching TV when Ahmad called her mother.

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7. ..... most important event in San Francisco's history was the disastrous earthquake and fire of 1906.

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The given correct answer is "the". This is because the sentence is stating that the most important event in San Francisco's history was the disastrous earthquake and fire of 1906. The word "the" is used to specify a particular event, indicating that it is the specific event being referred to as the most important.

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8. One of my friends ….. to Bali.

Explanation

The correct answer is "goes" because it agrees with the subject "one of my friends," which is singular. In English, when the subject is singular, the verb form also needs to be singular. Therefore, "goes" is the appropriate verb form in this sentence.

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9. Hood ..... in the state of Oregon.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because it is the correct verb to use in this sentence to show that the subject (Hood) exists or is located in the state of Oregon.

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10. If I were you, …………..

Explanation

The correct answer is "I would buy this car." This is because the phrase "If I were you" suggests that the speaker is imagining themselves in someone else's position. In this hypothetical situation, the speaker is expressing their intention to buy the car.

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11. It is not easy to visit a remote area where ...... no public transportation covering it.

Explanation

The correct answer is "There is." This is because the sentence is stating that it is not easy to visit a remote area, and the reason for this difficulty is that there is no public transportation covering it. The phrase "There is" introduces the explanation for why it is not easy to visit the remote area.

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12. It ...... been there since I was a child.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense. "Has" is the correct form of the verb "to have" to use with the pronoun "it" in this tense. The sentence suggests that the thing being referred to has existed since the speaker's childhood and continues to exist in the present.

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13. We rely on Ms. Lee for her experience, sensitive and ..... advice.

Explanation

Ms. Lee is relied upon for her experience, sensitive, and wise advice. This means that she provides advice that is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and prudent. Her wisdom is valued and trusted by others.

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14. Before the researcher analyzed the results, the company .... to take on the client.

Explanation

Before the researcher analyzed the results, the company had already reached an agreement to take on the client. This implies that the agreement was made prior to the analysis of the results, indicating that the company had already made a commitment to work with the client.

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15. Most the employees drive to work and.... the building from the parking lot.

Explanation

The correct answer is "enter". This is because the sentence is in present tense and "enter" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject "employees". The other options ("entered", "entering", "enters") are either in past tense or do not agree with the subject.

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16. Fitzgerald_______ the society of the 1920s in his novel, The Great Gatsby.

Explanation

In this question, the verb "reflect" needs to agree with the subject "Fitzgerald." Since "Fitzgerald" is singular, the correct form of the verb should also be singular, which is "reflects." This means that Fitzgerald is the one who reflects the society of the 1920s in his novel, The Great Gatsby.

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17. Keep the confidential papers in the locker, ............?

Explanation

The correct answer is "will you?" because it is asking for confirmation or agreement with the statement. The phrase "keep the confidential papers in the locker" is a command or instruction, and by adding "will you?" at the end, it is asking if the person being addressed will comply with the instruction.

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18. Do your father and mother  ...  in a hotel?

Explanation

The correct answer is "stay" because it agrees with the subject "father and mother" in the present tense.

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19. Fortunately, his response ...... the board.

Explanation

The word "satisfied" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the sentence. The sentence suggests that the person's response was able to meet or fulfill the expectations or requirements of the board, indicating a sense of contentment or fulfillment. The other options do not convey the same meaning or fit well in the sentence structure.

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20. "Rini is old enough. She …. know better than the others about it.

Explanation

The word "must" is the correct answer because it implies a strong certainty or obligation. In this context, it suggests that Rini has the necessary knowledge or experience to understand the situation better than others. The word "will" implies a future action, "could" suggests possibility or ability, and "maybe" indicates uncertainty, none of which fit the given context.

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21. I will visit your hometown…………..

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The correct answer is "if I come to Indonesia". This is because the sentence is in the conditional form, expressing a hypothetical situation. The verb "come" should be in the present simple tense to match the conditional "if" clause. Using "came", "will come", or "would come" would be grammatically incorrect in this context.

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22. United States spends more money on advertising ... country in the world.

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The correct answer is "than any other." This is because the phrase "than any other" is used to compare the amount of money spent on advertising by the United States with that of all other countries in the world. It implies that the United States spends more money on advertising than any other country.

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23. Ms. Mana wants to ...... the cost by tonight.

Explanation

Ms. Mana wants to complete or finish the cost by tonight. The word "finalize" means to bring something to completion or to make a final decision about something. Therefore, it is the most suitable word in the given context. "Final" refers to something being last or ultimate, "finally" means after a long wait or delay, and "finality" refers to the state of being final.

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24. Go ahead with the proposal, as long as everyone ....... its goal.

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The correct answer is "understands". This is because the sentence is in present tense and the verb "understands" agrees with the subject "everyone". It indicates that for the proposal to proceed, it is necessary for everyone to comprehend or have a clear understanding of its goal.

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25. ..... was backed up for miles on the freeway.

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The given sentence states that "..... was backed up for miles on the freeway." This implies that there was a significant amount of congestion or a long line of vehicles on the freeway. The word "traffic" is the most appropriate answer as it directly relates to the situation described in the sentence.

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I ..... finished my task.
Have you ever used this type of copy machine .....?
You and I will get married and this house becomes _____.
She is falling in ____ with me.
A computer is ________ than a typewriter.
Ahmad: Mah, what were you doing when I phoned your mother last night?...
..... most important event in San Francisco's history was the...
One of my friends ….. to Bali.
Hood ..... in the state of Oregon.
If I were you, …………..
It is not easy to visit a remote area where ...... no public...
It ...... been there since I was a child.
We rely on Ms. Lee for her experience, sensitive and ..... advice.
Before the researcher analyzed the results, the company .... to take...
Most the employees drive to work and.... the building from the parking...
Fitzgerald_______ the society of the 1920s in his novel, The Great...
Keep the confidential papers in the locker, ............?
Do your father and mother  ...  in a hotel?
Fortunately, his response ...... the board.
"Rini is old enough. She …. know better than the others about...
I will visit your hometown…………..
United States spends more money on advertising ... country in the...
Ms. Mana wants to ...... the cost by tonight.
Go ahead with the proposal, as long as everyone ....... its goal.
..... was backed up for miles on the freeway.
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