1.
Unscramble the question correctly.: <you know/Do/ has/ your computer/ how much memory/?>
Explanation
The given answer is correct because it accurately unscrambles the jumbled words in the question. The original question is asking if the person knows the amount of memory their computer has.
2.
Unscramble the question correctly.< how many hours/ Do/ you/ online each week/ spend/ you have any idea?>
Explanation
The given answer is the correct unscrambled version of the question. It is asking if the person has any idea about the number of hours they spend online each week.
3.
Unscramble the question correctly.<you remember/ sent/ can/ who/ you/ emails to yesterday?>
Explanation
The given answer is correct because it accurately unscrambles the question and forms a grammatically correct sentence. It asks if the person can recall the individuals who sent them emails the previous day.
4.
Answer correctly. Alice didn't get a good grade. She wishes she_______________(work) harder.
Correct Answer
B. Had worked
Explanation
Alice didn't get a good grade, so she wishes she had worked harder. This implies that Alice did not put in enough effort or time into her studies, and as a result, she regrets not working harder in the past. The phrase "had worked" is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that should have been completed before another past event (not getting a good grade).
5.
Answer correctly. Tom likes football very much. He wishes he ______________ (become)a professional football player.
Correct Answer
D. Became
Explanation
The correct answer is "became" because it is the past tense form of the verb "become" and matches the time frame of Tom's wish to become a professional football player.
6.
Answer correctly. Carol loves computers and all of that stuff. She wishes she ______________ (study) computer science next school year.
Correct Answer
C. Studied
Explanation
The correct answer is "studied". This is the correct verb form to use in this sentence to indicate Carol's wish to study computer science in the future. The verb "studied" is in the past tense, which suggests that Carol is expressing a desire for something that has not yet happened.
7.
Answer correctly. I stayed late at work and missed the last bus. I wish I ______________(not stay) at work late.
Correct Answer
B. Had not stayed
Explanation
The correct answer is "had not stayed." This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and the speaker is expressing a regret about a past action. To convey this regret, we use the past perfect tense "had not stayed" to show that the speaker wishes they had not stayed late at work.
8.
Answer correctly.If he __________(have) more time, he ______________(learn) karate
Correct Answer
A. Had/ would learn
Explanation
The correct answer is "had/ would learn." This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation. The verb "had" is used in the past perfect tense to show that the person did not have enough time. The verb "would learn" is used in the conditional form to show what would happen if he had more time.
9.
Answer correctly.If they__________________(tell) their father, he _________________(be) very angry.
Correct Answer
B. told/would be
Explanation
If they told their father, he would be very angry. This is the correct answer because it uses the correct verb tense and conditional form. The sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation in the present or future, so "told" is the correct past tense form of the verb "tell" and "would be" is the correct conditional form of the verb "be".
10.
Answer correctly.We ____________(help) you if we ___________(know) how
Correct Answer
D. Would help/ knew
Explanation
The correct answer is "would help/ knew." This is because the sentence is in the conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation. The use of "would" suggests a willingness or intention to help, while "knew" indicates knowledge or awareness. Together, these verbs form a conditional statement that implies the speaker's willingness to help if they had the necessary knowledge.
11.
Answer correctly.My brother _________(buy)a sports car if he ___________(have) the money.
Correct Answer
B. Would buy/ had
Explanation
The correct answer is "would buy/ had". In this conditional sentence, the use of "would buy" indicates a hypothetical or unreal situation. It suggests that if the brother had the money, he would choose to buy a sports car. The second part of the sentence, "had", is used to express the past unreal condition. It implies that the brother currently does not have the money to buy a sports car.
12.
Select the phrases that has the same meaning as the phrase given.<"I’m sure she is a doctor">
Correct Answer(s)
A. She must be a doctor.
B. I bet she is a doctor.
Explanation
The phrases "She must be a doctor" and "I bet she is a doctor" have the same meaning as the original phrase "I'm sure she is a doctor." They all express a high level of confidence or belief that the person in question is a doctor.
13.
Select the phrases that has the same meaning as the phrase given.<"It’s impossible they are sisters.">
Correct Answer(s)
A. They can’t be sisters.
B. They couldn't be sisters.
Explanation
The correct answer is "They can't be sisters" and "They couldn't be sisters" because both phrases express doubt or disbelief about the possibility of the two individuals being sisters. The phrases imply that there is strong evidence or reasons to suggest that they are not sisters. On the other hand, "They must be sisters" and "They might be sisters" express different meanings. "They must be sisters" suggests a high level of certainty or confidence that they are sisters, while "They might be sisters" suggests a possibility or chance that they are sisters, but it is not definite.
14.
Select the phrases that has the same meaning as the phrase given.<"It’s possible she has the flu">
Correct Answer(s)
A. She might have the flu.
B. She could have the flu.
C. She may have the flu.
Explanation
The correct answer is "She might have the flu," "She could have the flu," and "She may have the flu." These phrases all express the possibility that she has the flu.
15.
Select the phrases that has the same meaning as the phrase given.<It isn’t possible he’s Spanish.>
Correct Answer(s)
A. He couldn't be Spanish.
C. He can’t be Spanish.
Explanation
The correct answer is "He couldn't be Spanish." and "He can’t be Spanish." These phrases have the same meaning as the original phrase "It isn't possible he's Spanish." They all express doubt or disbelief that someone is Spanish.
16.
Choose present perfect or present perfect progressive.•He ________ (have) the same car for more than ten years.He’s thinking about buying a new one.
Correct Answer
D. Has had
Explanation
The correct answer is "has had." This is because the sentence is talking about the duration of time the person has owned the car, which is more than ten years. The present perfect tense is used to express an action or state that started in the past and continues up to the present. In this case, the person has owned the car for more than ten years and is still the owner at the time of speaking.
17.
Choose present perfect or / and present perfect progressive.•I____________ (love) chocolate since I was a child. You might even call me a "chocoholic.“
Correct Answer
B. Have loved
Explanation
The correct answer is "have loved". This is because the sentence is talking about a continuous action that started in the past (since I was a child) and is still ongoing in the present. The present perfect tense is used to express this idea of an action that started in the past and continues in the present.
18.
Choose present perfect or/ and present perfect progressive.•I ________________________________(study) here for more than three years.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Have studied
B. Have been studying
Explanation
The correct answers for this question are "have studied" and "have been studying". The sentence indicates that the action of studying started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. The present perfect tense "have studied" is used to show that the action started in the past and has continued up until now. The present perfect progressive tense "have been studying" is used to emphasize the ongoing nature of the action. Both tenses are appropriate in this context.
19.
Choose present perfect or/ and present perfect progressive.•Matt and Sarah ____________(had) some difficulties in their relationship lately, so they___________________ (go) to a marriage counselor. I hope they work everything out.
Correct Answer
C. Have had/ have been going
Explanation
Matt and Sarah have had some difficulties in their relationship lately, so they have been going to a marriage counselor. I hope they work everything out.
20.
Choose the correct answer.<Is the book you are reading very_______________ ? (Interest)>
Correct Answer
A. Interesting
Explanation
The correct answer is "interesting" because the question is asking about the book's quality or level of interest. "Interesting" is an adjective that describes the book, while "interested" is an adjective that describes a person's feelings or curiosity.
21.
Choose the correct answer.<We were both __________________________ that she hadn’t heard the news. (Surprise)>
Correct Answer
A. Surprised
Explanation
The correct answer is "surprised." In this sentence, the phrase "that she hadn't heard the news" indicates that both the speaker and another person were surprised by the fact that she was unaware of the news. "Surprised" is the past participle form of the verb "surprise," which accurately describes the feeling of being taken aback or caught off guard.
22.
Choose the correct answer.<The new James Bond film is really________________ . (fascinate)>
Correct Answer
B. Fascinating
Explanation
The correct answer is "fascinating" because it is the correct form of the adjective to describe the new James Bond film. "Fascinating" means that the film is very interesting and captivating, which suggests that it holds the viewer's attention and is enjoyable to watch.
23.
Choose the correct answer.<The images of the war make me feel very ________________. (Depress)>
Correct Answer
B. Depressed
Explanation
The correct answer is "depressed." This is because the sentence is expressing how the images of the war make the speaker feel. In this context, "depressed" is the appropriate word to describe the speaker's emotional state. "Depressing" would be used to describe the images themselves, not the speaker's feelings.