Can You Answer The Correct Verb?
Can You Answer The Correct Verb? As we continue on the journey of perfecting our English language skills, I have prepared a quiz that will ensure you have no problems when it comes to doing words. In this quiz, you will be expected to fill in the gaps with the best verb. Give it a try and keep on practicing!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
We shouldn’t ___ dressed before we take a shower.
- A.
Get
- B.
Getting
Correct Answer
A. GetExplanation
The correct answer is "get". In this sentence, the verb "get" is used to indicate the action of obtaining or putting on clothing. It is used in the base form because it is preceded by the modal verb "shouldn't", which requires the base form of the verb. Therefore, "get" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
​​​​​​Lisa shouldn’t ___ chips and chocolate for breakfast every day.
- A.
Eat
- B.
Eats
Correct Answer
A. EatExplanation
The correct answer is "eat" because it is the base form of the verb and matches with the subject "Lisa" in the sentence. The sentence is talking about Lisa's habit of having chips and chocolate for breakfast every day, and the verb "eat" is used to describe this action.Rate this question:
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- 3.
They should ___ lots of water when we do sports
- A.
Drinks
- B.
Drink
Correct Answer
B. DrinkExplanation
When engaging in sports, it is important to stay hydrated. The verb "drink" is the correct choice because it agrees with the subject "they" and is used in the present tense. "Drinks" is incorrect as it does not agree with the subject and is in the present tense. Therefore, the correct answer is "drink."Rate this question:
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- 4.
​​​​​I should ___ our homework every week.
- A.
Do
- B.
Doing
Correct Answer
A. DoExplanation
The correct answer is "do". In this sentence, the word "do" is used as a verb to indicate the action of completing or performing the homework. It is the appropriate form of the verb to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
​​​​​​He shouldn’t ____ to bed at two o’clock in the morning.
- A.
Go
- B.
Goes
Correct Answer
A. GoExplanation
The correct answer is "go". This is because the sentence is in the negative form, indicating that the subject should not perform the action of going to bed at two o'clock in the morning. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the base form "go".Rate this question:
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- 6.
​​​​​​I shouldn’t ___ in the school.
- A.
Litter
- B.
Litters
Correct Answer
A. LitterExplanation
The correct answer is "litter". The word "litter" is a verb that means to throw trash or waste in an inappropriate place. In this context, the speaker is saying that they should not litter in the school, meaning they should not throw trash on the ground or in areas where it doesn't belong. The word "litters" is the plural form of the noun "litter", which refers to a group of baby animals born to the same mother at the same time. However, this meaning does not fit the context of the sentence, so it is not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Elephants are the ___________ land animals.
- A.
Big
- B.
Bigger
- C.
Biggest
Correct Answer
C. BiggestExplanation
Elephants are the biggest land animals because they are known for their massive size and weight. They can grow to be several meters tall and weigh several tons, making them the largest of all land animals. They have a strong and sturdy build, with thick legs and a large body. Their size allows them to dominate their habitat and have few natural predators. Additionally, their large size also helps them in various activities such as foraging for food, defending themselves, and social interactions within their herd.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The turtle is the _____ sea animal.
- A.
Slow
- B.
Slower
- C.
Slowest
Correct Answer
C. SlowestExplanation
The word "slowest" is the correct answer because it is the superlative form of the adjective "slow." When comparing the speed of sea animals, the turtle is considered to be the slowest.Rate this question:
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- 9.
George is ________ than his brother.
- A.
Sportier
- B.
Sportiest
- C.
Sporty
Correct Answer
A. SportierExplanation
George is described as "sportier" than his brother, indicating that he is more involved in or skilled at sports compared to his brother. This suggests that George participates in sports activities more frequently or excels in sports more than his brother does. The comparative form "sportier" implies that George has a higher level of athleticism or is more actively engaged in sports than his brother.Rate this question:
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- 10.
​​​​​Whales are the ____________ sea animals.
- A.
Big
- B.
Bigger
- C.
Biggest
Correct Answer
C. BiggestExplanation
Whales are the largest sea animals.Rate this question:
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- 11.
​​​​​​Mary is very ___________
- A.
Smarter
- B.
Smart
- C.
Smartest
Correct Answer
B. SmartExplanation
Mary is described as "smart" because the word "very" indicates a high degree of intelligence. The word "smarter" suggests a comparison to others, but there is no context provided in the question to support this. "Smartest" implies that Mary is the most intelligent out of a group, but again, there is no context to support this. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is "smart" to describe Mary's level of intelligence.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The children are _____ than the babies.
- A.
Talkative
- B.
More talkative
- C.
Most talkative
Correct Answer
B. More talkativeExplanation
The correct answer is "more talkative" because it is comparing the level of talkativeness between children and babies. The word "more" is used to indicate a comparative degree, suggesting that children are talkative in comparison to babies.Rate this question:
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- 13.
___ was she born? She was born in 2016.
- A.
Where
- B.
When
- C.
From
- D.
Born
Correct Answer
B. WhenExplanation
The word "when" is the correct answer because it directly corresponds to the question "___ was she born?". The answer "when" indicates the specific time or year of her birth, which is 2016.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Where are you ___ ? I am from Italy.
- A.
Where
- B.
When
- C.
From
- D.
Born
Correct Answer
C. FromExplanation
The given correct answer is "from". This is because the question is asking for the location or place where the person is from, and the response states that the person is from Italy.Rate this question:
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- 15.
___ is she from? She is from Colombia
- A.
Where
- B.
When
- C.
From
- D.
Born
Correct Answer
A. WhereExplanation
The question is asking about the location or origin of the person being referred to. The answer "Where" is the correct choice as it directly corresponds to the question and provides the appropriate response.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Where are they from? They’re ___Mexico
- A.
Where
- B.
From
- C.
Born
- D.
When
Correct Answer
B. FromExplanation
The correct answer is "from" because it is the preposition that is commonly used to indicate the origin or nationality of someone or something. In this case, it is used to indicate that the people being referred to are from Mexico.Rate this question:
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- 17.
___ were you born? I was born in Russia.
- A.
Where
- B.
When
- C.
From
- D.
Born
Correct Answer
A. WhereExplanation
The question is asking about the location of the person's birth. The response "I was born in Russia" provides the specific location, indicating that the question is asking "Where were you born?"Rate this question:
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- 18.
​​​When was she born? She was ____ in October.
- A.
When
- B.
Where
- C.
Born
- D.
From
Correct Answer
C. BornExplanation
The word "born" is the correct answer because it directly answers the question "When was she born?" It indicates that she was born in October.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Kevin didn’t 7.1__________ to any music last weekend because his headphones were at school! In the evening, he 7.2__________ a movie, but he didn’t 7.3________ his laptop. On Sunday morning, he was at movie club. They’re making a cool movie about aliens! In the afternoon, he 7.4_________ on his games console with his sister and texted his friends. Tomorrow he has an English test and he 7.5 ___________ for getting a good grade. At night, he 7.6 _________ his camera to take photos. 71. ____
- A.
Listened
- B.
Listen
- C.
Listens
Correct Answer
B. ListenExplanation
Kevin didn't listen to any music last weekend because his headphones were at school.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Kevin didn’t 7.1__________ to any music last weekend because his headphones were at school! In the evening, he 7.2__________ a movie, but he didn’t 7.3________ his laptop. On Sunday morning, he was at movie club. They’re making a cool movie about aliens! In the afternoon, he 7.4_________ on his games console with his sister and texted his friends. Tomorrow he has an English test and he 7.5 ___________ for getting a good grade. At night, he 7.6 _________ his camera to take photos. 7.2 ____
- A.
Watch
- B.
Watched
- C.
Watches
Correct Answer
B. WatchedExplanation
The correct answer is "watched" because it is the past tense form of the verb "watch." The sentence is referring to an action that Kevin did in the past, which was watching a movie.Rate this question:
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- 21.
"She always _______ to the gym after work."
- A.
Go
- B.
Goes
- C.
Going
- D.
Gone
Correct Answer
B. GoesExplanation
The correct verb is "goes" because "She" is a third-person singular subject, and the verb must be in the third-person singular form. In present tense, we add an "s" to the base verb for third-person singular subjects, so "goes" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Kevin didn’t 7.1__________ to any music last weekend because his headphones were at school! In the evening, he 7.2__________ a movie, but he didn’t 7.3________ his laptop. On Sunday morning, he was at movie club. They’re making a cool movie about aliens! In the afternoon, he 7.4_________ on his games console with his sister and texted his friends. Tomorrow he has an English test and he 7.5 ___________ for getting a good grade. At night, he 7.6 _________ his camera to take photos. 7.4 ___
- A.
Played
- B.
Play
- C.
Plays
Correct Answer
A. PlayedExplanation
The correct answer is "played" because the sentence is referring to an action that Kevin performed in the past. The verb "played" is the past tense form of the verb "play", which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Kevin didn’t 7.1__________ to any music last weekend because his headphones were at school! In the evening, he 7.2__________ a movie, but he didn’t 7.3________ his laptop. On Sunday morning, he was at movie club. They’re making a cool movie about aliens! In the afternoon, he 7.4_________ on his games console with his sister and texted his friends. Tomorrow he has an English test and he 7.5 ___________ for getting a good grade. At night, he 7.6 _________ his camera to take photos. 7.5 ___
- A.
Studied
- B.
Study
- C.
Studies
Correct Answer
A. StudiedExplanation
The correct answer is "studied" because it is the past tense form of the verb "study." The sentence states that Kevin has an English test tomorrow and he needs to prepare for it by studying.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Kevin didn’t 7.1__________ to any music last weekend because his headphones were at school! In the evening, he 7.2__________ a movie, but he didn’t 7.3________ his laptop. On Sunday morning, he was at movie club. They’re making a cool movie about aliens! In the afternoon, he 7.4_________ on his games console with his sister and texted his friends. Tomorrow he has an English test and he 7.5 ___________ for getting a good grade. At night, he 7.6 _________ his camera to take photos. 7.6 ___
- A.
Used
- B.
Uses
- C.
Use
Correct Answer
A. UsedExplanation
The correct answer is "used" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "used" is the past tense form of the verb "use".Rate this question:
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