English 6 Unit 1

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1. My life is so boring.   I just  ________ (to watch) TV every night.

Explanation

The correct answer is "watch" because it matches the verb tense in the sentence. The sentence is in the present simple tense and "watch" is the base form of the verb that agrees with the subject "I".

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2. It  ________ (to rain) almost every day in Vancouver.

Explanation

The correct answer is "rains" because the sentence is in the present tense and "rains" is the correct form of the verb "to rain" for the third person singular subject "it".

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3. My father  _____________ (to read) the newspaper every morning.

Explanation

The correct answer is "reads" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "my father" is singular. In the present tense, when the subject is singular, we add an -s to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "reads" is the correct form of the verb "to read" to use in this sentence.

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4. She  _______________ (not to like) to work in an office.

Explanation

The correct answer for this question is "does not like" or "doesn't like." Both phrases indicate the negative form of liking to work in an office. The use of "does not" or "doesn't" with the verb "like" shows the absence of preference or enjoyment for working in an office.

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5. A: What is your activity now? B: Well, right now I ... a book on how to cook fried rice better.

Explanation

The correct answer is D. am writing. The reason is that B is currently engaged in the activity of writing a book on how to cook fried rice better. The use of the present continuous tense "am writing" indicates an ongoing action that is happening at the present moment.

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6. Match the present tense of the folowing verbs with its corresponding past tense.
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7. My mother  ________ (to eat) eggs for breakfast every morning.

Explanation

The correct answer is "eats" because it agrees with the subject "my mother" and the present tense form of the verb "to eat."

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8. I  ________ (to work) in a bank.

Explanation

The correct answer is "work" because it is the base form of the verb "to work" and agrees with the subject "I" in the present tense.

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9. She  ________ (to live) in Florida.

Explanation

The correct answer is "lives" because it agrees with the subject "she" in the present tense. "Lives" is the third person singular form of the verb "to live".

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10. We  ________ (to travel) to Spain every summer.

Explanation

The correct answer is "travel" because it is the base form of the verb and agrees with the subject "we." In this sentence, the verb is in the present tense and indicates a habitual action of traveling to Spain every summer.

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11. He  ____________ (to walk) to work every morning.

Explanation

The correct answer is "walks" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "he" requires the verb to be conjugated in the third person singular form. Therefore, "walks" is the correct form of the verb "to walk" to match the subject "he" in the sentence.

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12. My best friend  ________ (to write) to me every week.

Explanation

The correct answer is "writes" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "my best friend" is a third person singular noun. In the present tense, the verb "write" needs to be conjugated as "writes" for third person singular subjects.

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13. Choose the correct option to fit in the following sentence: The employees were working ................ the manager was attending to a very important meeting

Explanation

The word "while" is the correct option to fit in the sentence. It indicates that the employees were working at the same time that the manager was attending a very important meeting.

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14. I  ___________ (to smoke) cigars.

Explanation

The correct answer is "smoke" because it is the base form of the verb "to smoke" which is used to describe the action of smoking cigars.

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15. The bank  ________ (to close) at four o'clock.

Explanation

The given sentence is in the present tense and is referring to a habitual action. The word "closes" is the correct answer because it is the present tense form of the verb "to close" and agrees with the subject "bank". This indicates that the bank regularly closes at four o'clock.

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16. Choose the correct option to fit in the following sentence: The ladies were shopping ................ the thief arrived

Explanation

The correct answer is "when". This is because the word "when" is used to indicate a specific point in time, which fits in the sentence to show that the ladies were shopping at the exact moment the thief arrived.

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17. Don't give him this book. I ... it.

Explanation

The correct answer is C. am reading because the sentence is in the present continuous tense. The speaker is currently engaged in the activity of reading the book, so the present continuous tense is used to convey this ongoing action.

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18. Rani: Did you like the movie "The Godfather"? Erna: I don't know. I ... that movie in my life.

Explanation

Erna's response indicates that she has never watched the movie "The Godfather" in her life. The correct answer is C. "have never watched" because it correctly conveys the past tense and the negation of Erna's experience with the movie. The other options (A, B, and D) do not accurately express this meaning.

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19. I ______________ (not to have) a penny.

Explanation

The correct answer for this question is "do not have" or "don't have" because both phrases are the negative forms of the verb "to have" in the present tense. The sentence is expressing the lack of possession of a penny, so it requires the negative form of the verb.

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20. John  ________ (to study) very hard in class, but I don't think he'll pass the course.

Explanation

The correct answer is "studies" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to John's current actions. "Studies" is the correct form of the verb "to study" for the third person singular subject "John." The phrase "but I don't think he'll pass the course" suggests that despite John's efforts, the speaker has doubts about his ability to succeed.

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21. Joanna is so smart that she  ________ (to pass) every exam without even trying.

Explanation

Joanna's high level of intelligence allows her to effortlessly pass every exam without putting in any effort.

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22. Choose the correct option to fit in the following sentence: I was reading ........... you just called.

Explanation

The correct answer is "when". This option fits in the sentence because it indicates that the action of reading was happening at the same time as the action of being called. It implies a simultaneous occurrence of the two actions.

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23. She  ____________ (to go) to the office.

Explanation

The correct answer is "goes". In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular, so the verb should also be in the singular form. "Goes" is the correct present tense form of the verb "to go" for the third person singular subject.

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24. What did the thieves steal in the bank last week?

Explanation

The correct answer is "The thieves stole one thousand million dollars." The sentence is in the past tense and uses the correct verb form "stole" to indicate that the thieves took the money from the bank. The phrase "one thousand million dollars" specifies the amount that was stolen.

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25. The weather ... very cold in Moscow in the winter.

Explanation

The correct answer is D. gets. This is because the sentence is talking about a general fact or habitual action in the present. "Gets" is the simple present tense form of the verb "get" and is used to describe something that happens regularly or repeatedly. Therefore, it is the most appropriate choice to describe the weather in Moscow during winter.

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26. A: Tell me your experience in going around the world. B: Well, I ... many of the countries in Central America. I took a tour of Central America about six years ago.

Explanation

The correct answer is B. have visited. The speaker is talking about their past experience of visiting countries in Central America. The use of "about six years ago" indicates that the action of visiting occurred in the past, and the present perfect tense "have visited" is used to describe a past action that has a connection to the present.

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27. George ....................  his wife talking about his troubles last night.  (past tense of to bore)

Explanation

The correct answer is "bored." In this sentence, the verb "to bore" is used in the past tense. The subject, George, is the one who experienced the action of being bored. Therefore, the correct past tense form of "to bore" is "bored."

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28. I ... them three times, but I still haven't received a reply.

Explanation

The correct answer is B. have written. This is because the sentence is referring to an action that started in the past (writing the letters) and continues up until the present moment (not receiving a reply). The present perfect tense "have written" is used to indicate this ongoing action. The other options (A. am writing, C. write, D. writing) do not convey the same sense of continuity and ongoing action.

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29. Hendra really needs to get in touch with you. Since this morning, he ... here four times trying to reach you. He called at 9:10, 10:25, 12:15, and 1:45.

Explanation

The correct answer is B. has called. This is because the sentence is talking about an action that started in the past (this morning) and is still ongoing (since this morning). The use of "has called" indicates that the action of calling started in the past and is still happening.

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30. How many subjects did you attend last academic year?

Explanation

The correct answer is "I attended ten subjects last academic year." This answer is correct because it uses the past tense verb "attended" to indicate that the subjects were attended in the past academic year. The other options either use incorrect verb forms or negative statements that do not accurately convey attending ten subjects.

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31. Don't forget to take your umbrella. It ... outside.

Explanation

The correct answer is D. is raining because the sentence is in the present tense and "is raining" is the correct form to describe the current weather condition.

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32. Which auxiliary verb do we use in simple past tense?

Explanation

In simple past tense, we use the auxiliary verb "did." This is because "did" is the past tense form of the verb "do." It is used to form questions and negative sentences in the past tense. For example, "Did you go to the store?" or "I did not eat breakfast."

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33. The past tense of the verb To Be has two forms

Explanation

The past tense of the verb "To Be" does indeed have two forms: "was" and "were." "Was" is used for singular subjects (I, he, she, it), while "were" is used for plural subjects (we, you, they).

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34. The structure to do an affirmative sentence in simple past tense is  S + V in past + C

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer is that in simple past tense, an affirmative sentence follows the structure of subject + verb in the past + complement. This means that when we want to express an action that happened in the past and is completed, we use the past form of the verb. Therefore, the structure S + V in past + C is the correct way to form an affirmative sentence in simple past tense.

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35. Hey, let's change the conversation. It ... too serious!

Explanation

The sentence is in present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action. The phrase "is getting" is the correct form of the verb "get" in the present continuous tense. It implies that the conversation is currently becoming too serious. The other options (gets, has been getting, getting) do not accurately convey the ongoing nature of the action.

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36. She ... to several specialists about her problem, but nobody knows why she is sick.

Explanation

The correct answer is A. has talked. This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just been completed. "Has talked" is the correct form for the third person singular subject "she" in the present perfect tense. The other options, B. have talked, C. talks, and D. is talking, do not match the verb tense required by the sentence.

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37. It's ten p.m. I ... for two hours and probably won't finish until midnight.

Explanation

The correct answer is D. have been studying. 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 the present. In this case, the person is currently studying and has been studying for two hours, indicating that the action is still in progress.

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38. John  ________________ (not to need) new boots this winter.

Explanation

The correct answer for this question is "does not need" or "doesn't need" because it is referring to John's lack of necessity for new boots this winter. The phrase "does not need" and "doesn't need" both convey the same meaning of John not requiring new boots. The use of the negative form "does not" or "doesn't" indicates the absence of the need, while "need" emphasizes the action of requiring something.

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39. What is the structure to do negative sentences in simple past tense?

Explanation

The correct answer is "S + Aux + not + V + C". In negative sentences in simple past tense, we use the auxiliary verb "did" (past tense of "do") followed by "not" and the base form of the main verb. This structure is used to indicate that an action did not happen in the past.

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40. Do a Yes/no question with the following sentence: The football players used to train hardly

Explanation

The correct answer is "did the football players use to train hardly?" This question is a yes/no question that correctly reflects the original sentence structure and meaning. It asks whether the football players trained with difficulty or not.

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41. Right now Martha is in the science building at our school. The chemistry experiment that she ... is dangerous, so she is very careful.

Explanation

The correct answer is A. "is doing". The sentence is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action. The phrase "right now" further emphasizes the present moment. Therefore, the present continuous tense "is doing" is the most appropriate choice to describe Martha's current action of performing the chemistry experiment.

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42. Justin ... a book about his adventure in Tibet. I hope he can find a good publisher when he is finished.

Explanation

The correct answer is C. is writing. The use of the present continuous tense "is writing" suggests that Justin is currently in the process of writing a book about his adventure in Tibet. This implies that he has not finished writing the book yet and is still actively engaged in the writing process. The phrase "when he is finished" further supports this interpretation, indicating that the action of writing is ongoing and not yet completed.

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43. The pronunciation of the expression "used to" is [ use to ]

Explanation

The pronunciation of the expression "used to" is [ use to ]. This means that when saying the phrase "used to," the "ed" at the end of "used" is pronounced as a separate syllable, and the "d" sound is pronounced as a "t" sound.

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44. What is the structure to do interrogative sentences in simple past tense?

Explanation

The correct structure to form interrogative sentences in simple past tense is "Aux + S + V + C + ?". In this structure, the auxiliary verb (such as "did") is placed before the subject (S), followed by the main verb (V), complement (C), and a question mark at the end. This structure is used to ask questions about past actions or events.

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45. After six days of rain, I'm glad that the sun ... again today.

Explanation

The sentence is in the present tense and is referring to a current action. The use of "after six days of rain" implies that the rain has just stopped and the sun is currently shining. Therefore, the present continuous tense "is shining" is the correct form to indicate the ongoing action of the sun shining.

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46. He _______________(not to walk) on water.

Explanation

The correct answer is "does not walk" or "doesn't walk" because the sentence is in the present tense and the negative form of the verb "to walk" is used. The contraction "doesn't" is a shortened form of "does not" and is commonly used in informal speech and writing. Therefore, both options convey the same meaning that the person is unable to walk on water.

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47. We ... four tests so far this week. We are in need of a great and long holiday!

Explanation

The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just finished. The phrase "so far this week" indicates that the tests have been completed in the past but within the current week. Therefore, the correct answer is "A. have had," which is the present perfect tense of the verb "to have."

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48. _________________ (you / to stay) at that hotel?

Explanation

The given correct answer "Do you stay" is the correct form of the question in the present tense. It is asking about a habitual or regular action, inquiring if the person stays at that hotel regularly or frequently. The verb "do" is used to form questions in the present simple tense, and "you stay" is the base form of the verb in the present tense.

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49. _______________ (he / to take) his car to work?

Explanation

The given answer "Does he take" is correct because it follows the correct form of the question in the present simple tense. In English, when asking a question in the present simple tense, we use the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" followed by the base form of the main verb. In this case, the main verb is "take" and since the subject is "he," we use the auxiliary verb "does" to form the question. Therefore, "Does he take" is the correct question form.

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50. We ... three major snowstorms so far this winter. I wonder how many more we will have.

Explanation

The sentence is referring to the number of snowstorms experienced in the past, indicating that they have already occurred. Therefore, the correct answer is "C. have had," which is the present perfect tense indicating completed actions in the past.

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51. Many birds of Europe ... south to Africa in winter.

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The correct answer is C. fly. In this sentence, we are talking about the behavior of many birds of Europe in general, not a specific bird or a specific time. Therefore, we use the plural form of the verb "fly" to match the subject "many birds".

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52. When we want to use the expression "used to" in negative form we must use the auxiliary verb -----------plus the negative word "not".

Explanation

When we want to use the expression "used to" in negative form, we must use the auxiliary verb "did" plus the negative word "not". This is because "did" is the past tense of the auxiliary verb "do" and is used to form negative sentences in the past tense. Therefore, when we want to express that something was not done in the past, we use "did not" followed by the base form of the main verb.

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53. We must use past continuous tense after "while" and simple present tense after "when"

Explanation

We use past tense after "when"

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54. The masons -------------- build the new building in front of the bank. (Negative sentence in past tense)

Explanation

The sentence is in the negative form in the past tense. To express this, we use the auxiliary verb "did" followed by "not" and the base form of the main verb "build". This construction is used to indicate that the action of building the new building in front of the bank was not performed by the masons.

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55. To do negative  and interrogative sentences  in past tense we use the auxiliary verb does

Explanation

In past tense, negative and interrogative sentences are formed using the auxiliary verb "did" instead of "does". "Does" is used in present tense for negative and interrogative sentences. Therefore, the statement is false.

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56. Match the following sentences paying special care in the uses of "while and when"
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My life is so boring.   I just  ________ (to watch) TV...
It  ________ (to rain) almost every day in Vancouver.
My father  _____________ (to read) the newspaper every morning.
She  _______________ (not to like) to work in an office.
A: What is your activity now?...
Match the present tense of the folowing verbs with its corresponding...
My mother  ________ (to eat) eggs for breakfast every morning.
I  ________ (to work) in a bank.
She  ________ (to live) in Florida.
We  ________ (to travel) to Spain every summer.
He  ____________ (to walk) to work every morning.
My best friend  ________ (to write) to me every week.
Choose the correct option to fit in the following sentence:...
I  ___________ (to smoke) cigars.
The bank  ________ (to close) at four o'clock.
Choose the correct option to fit in the following sentence:...
Don't give him this book. I ... it.
Rani: Did you like the movie "The Godfather"?...
I ______________ (not to have) a penny.
John  ________ (to study) very hard in class, but I don't...
Joanna is so smart that she  ________ (to pass) every exam...
Choose the correct option to fit in the following sentence:...
She  ____________ (to go) to the office.
What did the thieves steal in the bank last week?
The weather ... very cold in Moscow in the winter.
A: Tell me your experience in going around the world....
George ....................  his wife talking about his troubles...
I ... them three times, but I still haven't received a reply.
Hendra really needs to get in touch with you. Since this morning, he...
How many subjects did you attend last academic year?
Don't forget to take your umbrella. It ... outside.
Which auxiliary verb do we use in simple past tense?
The past tense of the verb To Be has two forms
The structure to do an affirmative sentence in simple past tense...
Hey, let's change the conversation. It ... too serious!
She ... to several specialists about her problem, but nobody knows why...
It's ten p.m. I ... for two hours and probably won't finish...
John  ________________ (not to need) new boots this winter.
What is the structure to do negative sentences in simple past tense?
Do a Yes/no question with the following sentence:...
Right now Martha is in the science building at our school. The...
Justin ... a book about his adventure in Tibet. I hope he can find a...
The pronunciation of the expression "used to" is [ use to ]
What is the structure to do interrogative sentences in simple past...
After six days of rain, I'm glad that the sun ... again today.
He _______________(not to walk) on water.
We ... four tests so far this week. We are in need of a great and long...
_________________ (you / to stay) at that hotel?
_______________ (he / to take) his car to work?
We ... three major snowstorms so far this winter. I wonder how many...
Many birds of Europe ... south to Africa in winter.
When we want to use the expression "used to" in negative...
We must use past continuous tense after "while" and simple...
The masons -------------- build the new building in front of the bank....
To do negative  and interrogative sentences  in past tense...
Match the following sentences paying special care in the uses of...
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