2.
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.
3.
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".
4.
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.
5.
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".
6.
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."
7.
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.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
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".
12.
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.
13.
_________________ (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.
14.
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.
15.
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.
16.
_______________ (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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
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.
20.
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.
21.
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.
22.
What did the thieves steal in the bank last week?
Correct Answer
A. The thieves stole one thousand millon dollars
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.
23.
How many subjects did you attend last academic year?
Correct Answer
A. I attended ten subjects 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.
24.
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."
25.
What is the structure to do negative sentences in simple past tense?
Correct Answer
A. S + Aux + not + V + C
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.
26.
What is the structure to do interrogative sentences in simple past tense?
Correct Answer
A. Aux + S + V + C + ?
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.
27.
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).
28.
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.
29.
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.
30.
The masons -------------- build the new building in front of the bank. (Negative sentence in past tense)
Correct Answer
did not
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.
31.
George .................... his wife talking about his troubles last night. (past tense of to bore)
Correct Answer
bored
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."
32.
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.
33.
When we want to use the expression "used to" in negative form we must use the auxiliary verb -----------plus the negative word "not".
Correct Answer
did
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.
34.
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.
35.
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.
36.
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.
37.
Do a Yes/no question with the following sentence:
The football players used to train hardly
Correct Answer
A. Did the football players use 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.
38.
We must use past continuous tense after "while" and simple present tense after "when"
Explanation
We use past tense after "when"
39.
Many birds of Europe ... south to Africa in winter.
Explanation
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".
40.
The weather ... very cold in Moscow in the winter.
Correct Answer
A. D. gets
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.
41.
After six days of rain, I'm glad that the sun ... again today.
Correct Answer
A. B. is shining
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.
42.
Don't forget to take your umbrella. It ... outside.
Correct Answer
A. D. is raining
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.
43.
Justin ... a book about his adventure in Tibet. I hope he can find a good publisher when he is finished.
Correct Answer
A. C. is writing
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.
44.
I ... them three times, but I still haven't received a reply.
Correct Answer
A. B. have written
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.
45.
Hey, let's change the conversation. It ... too serious!
Correct Answer
A. D. is getting
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.
46.
A: What is your activity now?
B: Well, right now I ... a book on how to cook fried rice better.
Correct Answer
A. D. am writing
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.
47.
We ... three major snowstorms so far this winter. I wonder how many more we will have.
Correct Answer
A. C. have had
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.
48.
Right now Martha is in the science building at our school. The chemistry experiment that she ... is dangerous, so she is very careful.
Correct Answer
A. A. is doing
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.
49.
Don't give him this book. I ... it.
Correct Answer
A. C. am reading
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.