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1. Millena is ____________________ (tall) her sister.

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Millena is taller than her sister. This means that Millena's height exceeds that of her sister.

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This Grammar Practice Test evaluates your understanding of verb tenses through multiple-choice questions. Each question requires selecting the correct verb form, enhancing your grammatical skills and proficiency in English.

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2. How __________ rice do we have left?

Explanation

The word "much" is the correct answer because it is used to ask about the quantity or amount of something that cannot be counted. In this question, we are asking about the quantity of rice, which is a non-countable noun. Therefore, "much" is the appropriate word to use.

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3. I hate to _____________ in an aeroplane as it makes me very nervous.

Explanation

The correct answer is "fly". In this sentence, the verb "fly" is used to express the action of being in an airplane. The speaker states that being in an airplane makes them very nervous, indicating a dislike or fear of flying. The other options, such as "flys", "is flying", "are flying", "flew", and "flyed" are not grammatically correct or do not fit the context of the sentence.

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4. The bird _______________ in the tree outside my window at the moment.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is singing" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a singular bird. The present continuous tense "is singing" indicates that the bird is currently engaged in the action of singing.

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5. Does this sentence express possibility or probability?

In Europe, the weather may be starting to get warmer. April, is often cold, though. Occasionally it snows in parts of Britain!

Explanation

The sentence "In Europe, the weather may be starting to get warmer" suggests that there is a chance or likelihood that the weather in Europe is becoming warmer. The use of "may" indicates that it is possible for the weather to get warmer. Therefore, the correct answer is possibility.

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6. You drive ____________________ (fast) Paolo does.

Explanation

The sentence is comparing the driving speed of the person being addressed with the driving speed of Paolo. The phrase "faster than" indicates that the person being addressed drives at a higher speed than Paolo does.

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7. How _________ cars are we taking?

Explanation

The correct answer is "many" because it indicates a large number of cars. The question is asking about the quantity of cars being taken, and "many" suggests that there will be a significant number of cars involved.

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8. It's cold. Don't open _______ windows

Explanation

The correct answer is "any" because the sentence is negative and is indicating that no windows should be opened. "Any" is used to refer to a negative or non-specific quantity of something, in this case, windows. It implies that all windows should remain closed to keep the cold out.

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9. I couldn't solve ___________ of the Maths problems

Explanation

The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate an indefinite or unlimited quantity. In this context, it suggests that the person was unable to solve any of the Maths problems, implying that they were unable to solve even a single problem.

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10. The people ____________ songs in church last Sunday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "sang" because it is the past tense form of the verb "sing". This indicates that the people performed the action of singing songs in the church last Sunday.

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11. Madonna is ____________________ (old) Britney Spears.

Explanation

Madonna is described as "older than" Britney Spears, indicating that Madonna is of a higher age than Britney Spears.

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12. My friends _____________ a bone for their dog to catch outside my window right now.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are throwing" because the subject "my friends" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Are throwing" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject.

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13. It's too __________ for me. I can't eat it all

Explanation

The correct answer is "much" because the sentence is referring to the quantity of something that is difficult to handle or consume. "Much" is used with uncountable nouns, such as food, to indicate a large amount. In this case, the speaker is expressing that the amount of food is too large for them to eat entirely.

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14. You should always ___________ your rubbish into the rubbish bin and not onto the floor.

Explanation

The correct answer is "throw". The sentence is discussing a general rule or habit, so the verb should be in the base form "throw". The other options, such as "throws", "is throwing", "are throwing", "threw", and "throwed", do not match the subject-verb agreement or the tense required by the sentence.

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15. To make a pancake, you need ________ eggs and flour

Explanation

To make a pancake, you need some eggs and flour. The word "some" is used to indicate an unspecified or indefinite quantity. In this context, it suggests that a certain amount of eggs and flour is required to make a pancake, but the exact amount is not specified.

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16. This book is ____________________ (good) the other one the teacher asked us to read last semester.

Explanation

The correct answer is "better than" because it indicates a comparison between two books. The sentence suggests that the book being referred to is of higher quality or more favorable compared to the other book that the teacher asked the students to read the previous semester.

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17. Excuse me. I need ________ information about the trains to Guadalajara

Explanation

The phrase "some information" is the most appropriate choice in this context because it implies a specific amount of information without being too general or too specific. The speaker is asking for a moderate amount of information about the trains to Guadalajara, suggesting that they are looking for a few key details or specifics rather than an exhaustive amount of information or just a random selection.

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18. Is this sentence expressing possibility or probability?

It's April, and autumn here, so it must be spring in the Northern hemisphere.

Explanation

The sentence suggests that it is currently April and autumn in the speaker's location, implying that it is spring in the Northern hemisphere. This statement is more likely to be expressing probability rather than possibility, as it is based on the general knowledge and understanding of the seasonal patterns in different parts of the world.

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19. Fill in the blank.

However, the experts ____ be wrong! It is still very difficult to predict the unpredictable, like pollen counts and the weather.

Explanation

The word "may" is used to express possibility or likelihood, while "might" is used to express a lesser degree of possibility or uncertainty. "Could" is used to express a general possibility or ability. In this context, all three words convey the idea that even though experts are knowledgeable, they can still make mistakes or be incorrect when trying to predict unpredictable things like pollen counts and the weather.

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20. For lunch, I had a salad and a ___________ of pizza today

Explanation

The word "piece" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate term to describe a portion or serving of pizza. In this context, "piece" implies that the pizza was divided into individual sections or slices, and the speaker had one of those sections for lunch.

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21. The alien ______________ his spaceship towards earth as we speak!

Explanation

The correct answer is "is flying" because the sentence is in the present tense and is describing an action that is happening right now. "Is flying" is the correct form of the verb "to fly" in the present continuous tense.

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22. This box is ____________________ (heavy) that other one.

Explanation

The given correct answer, "heavier than," is the appropriate comparison phrase to complete the sentence. It suggests that the weight of the box in question is greater than the weight of another box being compared.

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23. How __________ money do we have left?

Explanation

The word "much" is the correct answer because it is used to ask about the quantity or amount of something that cannot be counted easily or individually, such as money. In this question, we are asking about the amount of money that is left, not the number of money units. Therefore, "much" is the appropriate word to use.

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24. Is there __________ cheese left?

Explanation

The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in questions to ask about the existence or availability of something in a non-specific or indefinite way. In this case, the question is asking if there is any cheese left, indicating that it does not matter what kind of cheese or how much is left, just whether there is some remaining.

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25. The plants need __________ more water

Explanation

The correct answer is "a little" because it indicates that the plants require a small amount of additional water. "Any" would imply that the plants could survive without any extra water, while "a few" suggests that the plants need a small number of water units, which doesn't make sense in this context.

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26. This restaurant is ____________________ (cheap) the other one we went last week.

Explanation

The given correct answer, "cheaper than," is the appropriate comparison to complete the sentence. It indicates that the restaurant being referred to is less expensive than the other one visited the previous week.

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27. Is there ___________ solution to this problem?

Explanation

The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate that there is at least one possible solution to the problem. It implies that there are multiple options or choices available to solve the problem, even if they may be limited or difficult to find. The word "some" suggests that there are a few solutions, but not necessarily all the possible solutions. "A little" is not a suitable option as it is used to describe quantity, not solutions to a problem.

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28. Jeremy and Jack ____________ to Italy over the Christmas vacation last month.

Explanation

Jeremy and Jack went to Italy over the Christmas vacation last month.

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29. The students ____________ the tables to clean them as they have just had lunch.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are wiping" because it matches the subject "students" with the plural form of the verb "wiping." This form indicates that the action is being performed by multiple students in the present tense.

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30. We _________ the school song once a month in assembly.

Explanation

The correct answer is "sing" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "we" is plural. "Sing" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject and tense.

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31. There's ___________ coffee in the pot

Explanation

The word "some" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to an indefinite quantity or amount of something. In this context, it suggests that there is a certain amount of coffee in the pot, without specifying exactly how much. The other options, "any" and "a few" do not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

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32. Fill in the blank.

Winter 2009-2010 in Europe was unusually cold. There may be an upside, though: weather experts are saying that the hayfever season _____ be shorter this spring and summer.

Explanation

The correct answer is "may, might, could." These modal verbs are used to express possibility or probability. In this context, the weather experts are suggesting that the hayfever season is likely to be shorter due to the unusually cold winter. Using any of these modal verbs indicates that there is a chance or likelihood of this outcome.

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33. My computer is ____________________ (bad) yours.

Explanation

The correct answer is "worse than" because it completes the comparison between "my computer" and "yours". The word "worse" indicates that the speaker's computer is of lower quality or performance compared to the other person's computer.

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34. Is there _________ time left?

Explanation

The correct answer is "much". This is because "much" is used to quantify uncountable nouns, such as time. In this question, the speaker is asking about the amount of time remaining, which is an uncountable concept. Therefore, "much" is the appropriate word to use in this context.

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35. My car is ____________________ (expensive) yours.

Explanation

The correct answer is "more expensive than" because it is used to compare the cost of two cars. It indicates that the speaker's car has a higher price compared to the listener's car.

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36. She ______________ all of her scrap paper into the recycling bin before she left school.

Explanation

The correct answer is "threw" because it is the past tense form of the verb "throw." The sentence is referring to a completed action in the past, indicating that the subject "she" already disposed of her scrap paper into the recycling bin before leaving school.

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37. My mum ____________ the bathroom mirror after she has a shower every day.

Explanation

The correct answer is "wipes". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "my mum" is singular. Therefore, the verb should also be in the present tense and agree with the subject, which is why "wipes" is the correct form.

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38. Jack is ____________________ (thin) Doug.

Explanation

The correct answer is "thinner than" because it indicates that Jack has a lesser amount of thinness compared to Doug. This phrase is commonly used to make a comparison between two individuals' thinness, with Jack being the less thin of the two.

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39. Please, buy me a __________ apples for the cake

Explanation

The word "few" is the correct answer because it is used to describe a small number of countable objects. In this case, the speaker is asking for a small number of apples for the cake. "Little" is incorrect because it is used to describe an amount of something that cannot be counted, such as a little water. "Some" is also incorrect because it suggests an unspecified or larger quantity, whereas the speaker specifically wants a small number of apples.

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40. My boss is ____________________ (busy) today than he was yesterday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "busier" because it is the comparative form of the adjective "busy." It is used to compare the level of busyness between two different time periods, indicating that the boss is more busy today than he was yesterday.

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41. Which of these modals are used to express possibility? (3).

Explanation

The modals "may," "might," and "could" are used to express possibility. These modals indicate that something is possible or could happen, but they do not guarantee it. "May" suggests a higher possibility, while "might" and "could" suggest a lower possibility. These modals are often used when there is uncertainty or when speculating about future events.

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42. I __________ the sink to get all the dust off it before I washed my hands this morning.

Explanation

The correct answer is "wiped". In this sentence, the verb "wiped" is in the past tense, indicating that the action of cleaning the sink occurred before the action of washing hands. The word "wiped" is the correct past tense form of the verb "wipe".

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43. Fill in the blanks.

The recession _____ mean, however, more business for UK tourism this summer. But that's only if the weather is good!

Explanation

The word "could" suggests that there is a possibility of the recession leading to more business for UK tourism this summer. Similarly, the word "may" indicates that it is possible for the recession to have this effect. Lastly, the word "might" also implies the possibility of the recession resulting in increased business for UK tourism, but it is not certain. The overall message is that the recession could potentially bring more business to UK tourism, but it depends on the weather.

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44. Fill in the blank.

In past years, to avoid the British summer weather, many _________ gone abroad for their holidays. However, the recession has meant that many people are struggling financially.

Explanation

The correct answer is "might have, may have, could have." These phrases are used to express possibility or uncertainty about a past action. In this context, they suggest that in the past, people possibly or potentially went abroad for their holidays to avoid the British summer weather. However, the recession has impacted people's financial situation, making it difficult for them to do so now.

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45. Which of these modals are used to express probability? (2)

Explanation

The modals "must" and "must have" are used to express probability. "Must" indicates a strong belief or certainty about something, while "must have" suggests a strong belief or certainty about a past event or situation. Both modals convey a high level of probability or likelihood.

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46. Fill in the blank.

But the British think that this summer _______ be warmer. They deserve it - last summer, the weather was awful!

Explanation

The British are hoping that it will be warmer, 'must' is used as it is stronger than 'might' or 'may', and more probable.

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47. Fill in the blank:

The weather last summer ________ lost some businesses a lot of money. For example, campsites saw their bookings decline, and beaches were often empty.

Explanation

The word "must have" is used to express a strong belief or assumption about something that happened in the past. In this context, it suggests that the weather last summer was responsible for causing businesses to lose a lot of money. This can be inferred from the fact that campsites saw a decline in bookings and beaches were often empty, indicating that people were likely deterred from outdoor activities due to unfavorable weather conditions.

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48. Fill in the blank:

However, it is possible, that other businesses __________ benefited: for example, the weather meant that more people went to the cinema.

Explanation

The given correct answer for this question is "may have, might have, could have". These options are used to express possibilities or uncertainty about something that happened in the past. In this context, it suggests that other businesses could possibly have benefited due to the weather, such as an increase in cinema attendance.

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Millena is ____________________ (tall) her sister.
How __________ rice do we have left?
I hate to _____________ in an aeroplane as it makes me very nervous.
The bird _______________ in the tree outside my window at the moment.
Does this sentence express possibility or probability? In Europe, the...
You drive ____________________ (fast) Paolo does.
How _________ cars are we taking?
It's cold. Don't open _______ windows
I couldn't solve ___________ of the Maths problems
The people ____________ songs in church last Sunday.
Madonna is ____________________ (old) Britney Spears.
My friends _____________ a bone for their dog to catch outside my...
It's too __________ for me. I can't eat it all
You should always ___________ your rubbish into the rubbish bin and...
To make a pancake, you need ________ eggs and flour
This book is ____________________ (good) the other one the...
Excuse me. I need ________ information about the trains to Guadalajara
Is this sentence expressing possibility or probability?It's April, and...
Fill in the blank. However, the experts ____ be wrong! It is still...
For lunch, I had a salad and a ___________ of pizza today
The alien ______________ his spaceship towards earth as we speak!
This box is ____________________ (heavy) that other one.
How __________ money do we have left?
Is there __________ cheese left?
The plants need __________ more water
This restaurant is ____________________ (cheap) the other one we went...
Is there ___________ solution to this problem?
Jeremy and Jack ____________ to Italy over the Christmas vacation last...
The students ____________ the tables to clean them as they have just...
We _________ the school song once a month in assembly.
There's ___________ coffee in the pot
Fill in the blank. Winter 2009-2010 in Europe was unusually cold....
My computer is ____________________ (bad) yours.
Is there _________ time left?
My car is ____________________ (expensive) yours.
She ______________ all of her scrap paper into the recycling bin...
My mum ____________ the bathroom mirror after she has a shower every...
Jack is ____________________ (thin) Doug.
Please, buy me a __________ apples for the cake
My boss is ____________________ (busy) today than he was yesterday.
Which of these modals are used to express possibility? (3).
I __________ the sink to get all the dust off it before I washed my...
Fill in the blanks. The recession _____ mean, however, more business...
Fill in the blank. In past years, to avoid the British summer weather,...
Which of these modals are used to express probability? (2)
Fill in the blank. ...
Fill in the blank:The weather last summer ________ lost some...
Fill in the blank:However, it is possible, that other businesses...
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