Final Term English I - 2015-1
Questions and Answers
- 1.
THIRD TERMA. SIMPLE PRESENT TENSEThe present tense is the tense (that is, the form of the verb) that may be used to express:
- action at the present
- a state of being;
- a habitual action;
- an occurrence in the (very) near future; or
- an action that occurred in the past and continues up to the present.
- A.
Like
- B.
Likes
- C.
Be like
Correct Answer
A. LikeExplanation
The correct answer is "like" because the question is asking if the person likes ice-cream. "Do you" is used to form a question in the present tense, and the verb "like" is the correct form to use with the pronoun "you".Rate this question:
- 2.
He ________ want to play drums.
- A.
Don´t
- B.
Doesn´t
- C.
Isn´t
Correct Answer
B. Doesn´tExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't". This is because the verb "want" is used with the third-person singular pronoun "he", so the correct form of the verb is "doesn't".Rate this question:
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- 3.
____ you go to the movies?
- A.
Do
- B.
Does
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
A. DoExplanation
The question "____ you go to the movies?" is asking for the correct form of the verb to be used. In this case, the correct form is "Do" because it is the appropriate auxiliary verb to use when forming questions in the present simple tense.Rate this question:
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- 4.
They _____ here very often.
- A.
Don´t come
- B.
Doesn´t come
- C.
Do
Correct Answer
A. Don´t comeExplanation
The correct answer is "don't come". This is because the subject of the sentence is plural ("they"), so we use the plural form of the verb "come" which is "don't come".Rate this question:
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- 5.
John and Mary ______ twice a week.
- A.
Comes
- B.
Come
- C.
Coming
Correct Answer
B. ComeExplanation
The correct answer is "come" because when referring to multiple people, the verb should be in the plural form. In this case, "John and Mary" is the subject, so the correct verb form is "come."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Read the passage and choose the correct option according to the reading.One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.
- A.
Sam likes warm weather
- B.
Sam doesn't like warm weather at all
- C.
Sam hates warm water
- D.
Sam likes cold weather
Correct Answer
A. Sam likes warm weatherExplanation
Sam likes warm weather because in the passage it is mentioned that one of Sam's favorite vacation places is Mexico because the weather there never gets cold.Rate this question:
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- 7.
7.
- A.
His Spanish is very good
- B.
He speaks Spanish very well
- C.
He is Spanish
- D.
He doesn't speak Spanish very well
Correct Answer
D. He doesn't speak Spanish very wellExplanation
The correct answer is "He doesn't speak Spanish very well" because the other options suggest that the person's Spanish skills are good or fluent, while this option indicates that the person's Spanish speaking abilities are not proficient.Rate this question:
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- 8.
8.
- A.
There's a lot to see and do in Mexico
- B.
There aren't a lof of beautiful places in Mexico
- C.
Mexico is a dirty place
- D.
Tourists never come to Mexico
Correct Answer
A. There's a lot to see and do in MexicoExplanation
The given answer states that there is a lot to see and do in Mexico. This implies that Mexico has numerous attractions and activities for tourists to enjoy. This contradicts the other statements that suggest there are not many beautiful places, that Mexico is dirty, and that tourists never come to Mexico. The answer highlights the positive aspects of Mexico as a tourist destination, emphasizing the abundance of things to see and do.Rate this question:
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- 9.
9.
- A.
Hotels are very cheap in Mexico
- B.
The hotels aren't comfortable there
- C.
Hotels are all poor in Mexico
- D.
The hotels in Mexico are expensive
Correct Answer
D. The hotels in Mexico are expensiveExplanation
This answer states that the hotels in Mexico are expensive, which is the opposite of what the previous statements suggest. The previous statements mention that the hotels are cheap, uncomfortable, and poor in Mexico. Therefore, the correct answer contradicts these statements by stating that the hotels in Mexico are expensive.Rate this question:
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- 10.
B. PRESENT PROGRESSIVE The present progressive puts emphasis on the course or duration of an action.The present progressive is used for actions going on in the moment of speaking and for actions taking place only for a short period of time. It is also used to express development and actions that are arranged for the near future.Present progressive is also known as present continuous.Complete the following sentences:He ______________ in an office.
- A.
Is working
- B.
Works
- C.
Working
Correct Answer
A. Is workingExplanation
The correct answer is "is working". The present progressive tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking. In this sentence, "He is working in an office" indicates that the action of working is currently in progress.Rate this question:
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- 11.
This month they _______________ for a contest.
- A.
Are practicing
- B.
Practice
- C.
Practicing
Correct Answer
A. Are practicingExplanation
The correct answer is "are practicing" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to an action that is currently happening. The use of "are" indicates that the subject (they) is currently engaged in the activity of practicing for a contest.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Mary _________________to Paris this afternoon.
- A.
Is traveling
- B.
Travels
- C.
Travel
Correct Answer
A. Is travelingExplanation
The correct answer is "is traveling" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking or in the near future. In this case, Mary is currently in the process of traveling to Paris this afternoon.Rate this question:
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- 13.
READING COMPREHENSION - PRESENT PROGRESSIVE Who are they? Where are they? What are they doing?Now Janet is in her house. She is sitting on a wooden chair. She is holding a coat. She is fixing it.James is Janet's husband. He is sitting in front of her. He is fixing clothes too.Elizabeth is sitting next to James. She is Janet's sister. Right now she is helping Janet and James. They are working together. They are fixing clothes.At this moment a man is coming in. He is wearing dark clothes. He is carrying a pile of clothes. They are all working very hard.Answer the following questions according to the reading:Where is Janet sitting now? What is she doing?
- A.
Jane is sitting on a wooden chair. She is fixing a coat
- B.
Jane is sitting on the table. She is fixing clothes too.
Correct Answer
A. Jane is sitting on a wooden chair. She is fixing a coatExplanation
Janet is currently sitting on a wooden chair and she is fixing a coat.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who is coming in at this moment? What is he carrying?
- A.
At this moment a man is coming in. He is carrying a pile of clothes.
- B.
At this moment a woman is coming in. She is carrying food.
Correct Answer
A. At this moment a man is coming in. He is carrying a pile of clothes. -
- 15.
Sara _________________to school.
- A.
Is not going
- B.
Is going
- C.
Doesn´t go
Correct Answer
A. Is not goingExplanation
The correct answer is "is not going" because it indicates that Sara will not be going to school. The use of "is not" indicates a negative statement, while "going" indicates an action in the present tense. Therefore, "is not going" expresses the idea that Sara will not be going to school in the present.Rate this question:
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- 16.
C. SIMPLE PAST TENSEThe Simple Past is a form of the verb that shows the action happened in the past.Choose the right answer.I _____ to the bar last night.
- A.
Went
- B.
Go
- C.
Goed
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went". In this sentence, the action of going to the bar happened in the past, so we use the simple past tense of the verb "go".Rate this question:
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- 17.
My sister ______ a fox last year.
- A.
Saw
- B.
Sees
- C.
Seen
Correct Answer
A. SawExplanation
The verb "saw" is the simple past tense of the verb "see". In this sentence, the action of seeing the fox happened in the past, so the correct verb form to use is "saw".Rate this question:
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- 18.
_____ Darren visit his friend yesterday?
- A.
Did
- B.
Does
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
A. DidExplanation
The question is asking about the past tense of the verb "visit" in relation to Darren's visit to his friend yesterday. "Did" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the auxiliary verb "do" used to form questions in English.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Tim ______________ last Friday.
- A.
Did not work
- B.
Doesn´t work
- C.
Isn´t working
Correct Answer
A. Did not workExplanation
The question is asking for the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank. The phrase "last Friday" indicates that the action already happened in the past. The correct form of the verb to indicate past tense is "did not work."Rate this question:
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- 20.
VIDEO ACTIVITY - SIMPLE PASTGo to the following link and answer True of False according to the Brad Pitt´s biography:Video link: http://www.biography.com/people/brad-pitt-9441989/videos/brad-pitt-mini-biography-208014368520. Where and when was Brad Pitt born?
- A.
Oklahoma, December 18, 1963
- B.
Oklahoma, September 19, 1953
Correct Answer
A. Oklahoma, December 18, 1963Explanation
Brad Pitt was born in Oklahoma on December 18, 1963.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Where did he grow up?
- A.
Springfield, Missouri.
- B.
San Francisco
Correct Answer
A. Springfield, Missouri.Explanation
The correct answer is Springfield, Missouri. This is because the question asks where he grew up, and the answer provided states that he grew up in Springfield, Missouri.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What's the name of the film where he acted with Tom Cruise?
- A.
Interview with the Vampire
- B.
Fight Club
Correct Answer
A. Interview with the VampireExplanation
The correct answer is "Interview with the Vampire" because this film is known for featuring both the actor in question and Tom Cruise as main characters. It is a well-known film where they both acted together.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What magazine said Pitt was "the sexiest man alive"?
- A.
People Magazine
- B.
Times Magazine
Correct Answer
A. People MagazineExplanation
People Magazine is the correct answer because it is the magazine that declared Pitt as "the sexiest man alive." This magazine is well-known for its annual feature that names the sexiest man alive, and Pitt was given this title by People Magazine.Rate this question:
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- 24.
After he broke up with Gwyneth Paltrow, he got married with...
- A.
Jenniffer Aniston
- B.
Angelina Jolie
Correct Answer
A. Jenniffer AnistonExplanation
After breaking up with Gwyneth Paltrow, the person in question got married to Jennifer Aniston.Rate this question:
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- 25.
How long were Brad Pitt and his wife married?
- A.
5 years
- B.
10 years
Correct Answer
A. 5 yearsExplanation
Brad Pitt and his wife were married for 5 years.Rate this question:
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