English Training Program - Week 2

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1.

I ___________ to work every morning.
- A.
  
  Driving
- B.
  
  Drives
- C.
  
  Drive
Correct Answer
C. Drive

Explanation
The correct answer is "drive" because it is the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank. The sentence is in present tense and the subject is "I," so the verb should be in the base form "drive."

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2.

"You can't talk to Justine right now. She ___________ in a meeting.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Were
- C.
  
  Are
Correct Answer
A. Is

Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "Justine" which is a singular noun. The sentence is referring to the current state of Justine being in a meeting, so the present tense verb "is" is the appropriate choice.

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3.

Anna and Justine ____________ Law in Harvard. They're going to graduate next semester.
- A.
  
  Studies
- B.
  
  Is studying
- C.
  
  Are studying
Correct Answer
C. Are studying

Explanation
Anna and Justine are studying Law in Harvard. They're going to graduate next semester.

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4.

He __________ Netflix for hours. Someone should tell him to stop!
- A.
  
  Are watching
- B.
  
  Watched
- C.
  
  Has been watching
Correct Answer
C. Has been watching

Explanation
The correct answer is "has been watching." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. In this case, the person has been watching Netflix for hours, indicating that the action started in the past and is still happening at the present moment.

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5.

Tony can ________ you some ice cream if you want.
- A.
  
  Gets
- B.
  
  Get
- C.
  
  Getting
Correct Answer
B. Get

Explanation
The correct answer is "get" because it is the base form of the verb and is used to express the ability or willingness to obtain or acquire something. In this sentence, Tony is offering to obtain or provide ice cream if the person wants it.

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6.

Being an employee who is capable of finding new clients, Paula always _________ monthly rewards from the company.
- A.
  
  Gets
- B.
  
  Is get
- C.
  
  Getting
Correct Answer
A. Gets

Explanation
Paula always "gets" monthly rewards from the company because she is capable of finding new clients. This implies that she consistently receives these rewards as a result of her successful efforts in bringing in new clients for the company.

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7.

He ________ three different email accounts for different purposes.
- A.
  
  Makes
- B.
  
  Has made
- C.
  
  Has been made
Correct Answer
B. Has made

Explanation
The correct answer is "has made". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and has a connection to the present. "Has made" is the correct form of the verb "make" in the present perfect tense. The other options, "makes" and "has been made", do not fit the tense of the sentence.

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8.

Natalie Portman _______ dozens of awards. In 2010, she _____ the Best Actress Award for her performance in the movie Black Swan. In 2006, she ______ the Best Actress Award for her performance in V for Vendetta. I can't understand why they gave her a one-dimensional role in Thor. She's capable of portraying complex characters!
- A.
  
  Has won, wins, wins
- B.
  
  Has won, won, won
- C.
  
  Have won, was won, was won
Correct Answer
B. Has won, won, won

Explanation
The correct answer is "has won, won, won" because the sentence is referring to Natalie Portman's past achievements. The use of "has won" indicates that she has won awards in the past and is still relevant to the present. The use of "won" in both 2010 and 2006 indicates specific instances in the past where she received awards.

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9.

Choose two statements that are grammatically correct.
- A.
  
  I work for a creative agency.
- B.
  
  I still working at a government institution.
- C.
  
  I worked here from 1998 until present.
- D.
  
  I am currently working for a German company.
Correct Answer(s)
A. I work for a creative agency.
D. I am currently working for a German company.

Explanation
The two statements "I work for a creative agency" and "I am currently working for a German company" are grammatically correct. The first statement uses the simple present tense to indicate a current job at a creative agency. The second statement uses the present continuous tense to indicate an ongoing job at a German company. Both sentences follow the subject-verb agreement and use appropriate verb tenses.

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10.

She _____ like chocolate, and he does not _____ carrot.
- A.
  
  Does not, like
- B.
  
  Do not, likes
- C.
  
  Does not, likes
Correct Answer
A. Does not, like

Explanation
The correct answer is "does not, like." In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular, so we use the auxiliary verb "does" to make a negative statement. The verb "like" is used in the base form because it follows the auxiliary verb "does." Similarly, the subject "he" is singular, so we use the auxiliary verb "does" again to make a negative statement. The verb "like" is used in the base form because it follows the auxiliary verb "does."

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11.

I think that the Hulk ___________ improve his anger management.
- A.
  
  Need to
- B.
  
  Needs to
- C.
  
  Is need to
Correct Answer
B. Needs to

Explanation
The correct answer is "needs to." In this sentence, we are talking about the Hulk and his anger management. Since the subject is singular (the Hulk), we use the singular form of the verb "need," which is "needs." Therefore, the correct phrase is "needs to."

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12.

"I am seeing someone." What does the sentence imply?
- A.
  
  The person has been in a relationship with someone for decades.
- B.
  
  The person is in a relationship with someone, and the person is sure that they are going to get married.
- C.
  
  The person is in a relationship with someone, but the person is still open to possibilities (that the relationship may fail or not work out)
Correct Answer
C. The person is in a relationship with someone, but the person is still open to possibilities (that the relationship may fail or not work out)

Explanation
The sentence "I am seeing someone" implies that the person is currently in a relationship with someone, but they are still open to the possibility that the relationship may not work out or fail. This indicates that the person is not fully committed or certain about the future of the relationship.

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13.

I have __________ you for a long time.
- A.
  
  Been knowing
- B.
  
  Known
- C.
  
  Knew
Correct Answer
B. Known

Explanation
The correct answer is "known" because in this sentence, the verb "known" is the correct past participle form of the verb "know." The sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of knowing started in the past and is still ongoing. Therefore, "known" is the appropriate choice to convey this meaning.

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14.

"Stop it, you _________ annoying."
- A.
  
  Are being
- B.
  
  Be
- C.
  
  Being
Correct Answer
A. Are being

Explanation
The correct answer is "are being". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that the person they are talking to is currently behaving in an annoying manner. "Are being" is the correct verb form to convey this ongoing action.

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