Nef - Pi - Quicktest 2 - Grammar Tick A, B, Or C To Complete The Sentences.
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Questions and Answers
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They _____ their hotel.
- A.
Didn’t liked
- B.
Don’t liked
- C.
Didn’t like
Correct Answer
C. Didn’t likeExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't like." This is because the verb "like" should be in the past tense to match the subject "they" and the negative form "didn't" indicates that the action of liking did not happen in the past.Rate this question:
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- 2.
_____ to the cinema last night?
- A.
Did you go
- B.
Did you went
- C.
Were you
Correct Answer
A. Did you goExplanation
The correct answer is "Did you go" because the question is asking about an action that happened in the past, so the past simple form of the verb "go" should be used. "Did you went" is incorrect because "did" is already the past tense form of the verb "do" and should be followed by the base form of the verb. "Were you" is also incorrect because it is asking about a state or condition, not an action.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The bus _____ outside the restaurant.
- A.
Stoped
- B.
Stopped
- C.
Was stop
Correct Answer
B. StoppedExplanation
The correct answer is "stopped". This is the past tense form of the verb "stop", which is used to indicate that the bus came to a halt outside the restaurant.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When we arrived, it _____.
- A.
was snow
- B.
Were snowing
- C.
was snowing
Correct Answer
C. was snowingExplanation
The correct answer is "was snowing". This is because the sentence is describing an action that was in progress at the time of arrival. "Was snowing" is the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past.Rate this question:
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- 5.
We were very late, _____ we took a taxi.
- A.
Because
- B.
But
- C.
So
Correct Answer
C. SoExplanation
The correct answer is "so". This is because the sentence is indicating that the speaker and possibly others were late, and as a result, they took a taxi. The word "so" is used to show cause and effect in this context, connecting the lateness with the action of taking a taxi.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When I _____ her, she was working in a bank.
- A.
Met
- B.
Meet
- C.
Was meeting
Correct Answer
A. MetExplanation
The correct answer is "met". This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and "met" is the past tense form of the verb "meet". It indicates that the speaker encountered or came across the person in the past.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who _____ that email to?
- A.
He wrote
- B.
Did he write
- C.
He was writing
Correct Answer
B. Did he writeExplanation
The question is asking about the subject of the action of writing an email. The correct answer, "did he write," is in the interrogative form and implies that the subject is "he." This form is used to ask about a specific subject or to seek confirmation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
We sat down on the beach. It started to rain five minutes _____!
- A.
Then
- B.
After
- C.
Later
Correct Answer
C. LaterExplanation
The word "later" is the correct answer because it indicates that the rain started after the five minutes mentioned in the sentence. It implies that there was a delay between sitting down on the beach and the rain starting.Rate this question:
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- 9.
It was really cold in Madrid, _____ it’s normally hot there.
- A.
Because
- B.
Although
- C.
So
Correct Answer
B. AlthoughExplanation
The correct answer is "although." This is because the word "although" is used to contrast two ideas or statements. In this case, it is contrasting the fact that it was really cold in Madrid with the expectation that it is normally hot there.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I was really tired, _____ I decided not to go out.
- A.
so
- B.
But
- C.
Because
Correct Answer
A. soExplanation
The correct answer is "so". This is because "so" is used to indicate a result or consequence of a previous statement or action. In this case, the speaker was tired, and as a result, they decided not to go out.Rate this question:
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- 11.
A Were the children playing in the garden?B No, they _____.
- A.
Aren’t
- B.
Wasn’t
- C.
Weren’t
Correct Answer
C. Weren’tExplanation
The correct answer is "weren't". This is because the question is asking if the children were playing in the garden, which implies that they were not playing in the garden. "Weren't" is the contraction of "were not", indicating a negative response.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What _____ the weather like when you were there?
- A.
Was
- B.
Did
- C.
Is
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The question is asking about the weather in the past, so the correct answer is "was." This is because "was" is the past tense of the verb "to be," which is used to describe a state or condition in the past.Rate this question:
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- 13.
_____ you buy the paper this morning?
- A.
Do
- B.
Were
- C.
Did
Correct Answer
C. DidExplanation
The correct answer is "Did". This is because the question is asking about a past action, specifically whether the person bought the paper this morning. "Did" is the past tense of the verb "do" and is used to form questions and negatives in the past simple tense.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I usually go by bus, but yesterday I _____ by train.
- A.
Goed
- B.
Go
- C.
Went
Correct Answer
C. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went". In the sentence, the speaker is talking about an action that happened in the past, so the past tense form of the verb "go" is needed. "Went" is the past tense form of "go", which makes it the appropriate choice for the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
When I saw him, he _____ working; he was watching TV.
- A.
Didn’t
- B.
Wasn’t
- C.
Isn’t
Correct Answer
B. Wasn’tExplanation
The correct answer is "wasn't". The sentence is in the past tense and the word "wasn't" is the contraction of "was not", which accurately describes the action of watching TV instead of working.Rate this question:
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- 16.
_____, it started raining, so we went inside.
- A.
Suddenly
- B.
When
- C.
After
Correct Answer
A. SuddenlyExplanation
The word "suddenly" indicates that the rain started unexpectedly and abruptly. It implies that there was no prior indication or warning of the rain, which prompted the individuals to seek shelter indoors.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What _____ on your last holiday?
- A.
You did
- B.
Did you do
- C.
Did you
Correct Answer
B. Did you doExplanation
The correct answer is "did you do". This is the correct question formation in the past tense. It follows the structure of "did" as the auxiliary verb, followed by the subject "you", and then the main verb "do" in its base form. This question is asking about the activities or actions that the person performed on their last holiday.Rate this question:
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- 18.
A Who _____ the match?B Milan. It was 3–0.
- A.
Won
- B.
Winned
- C.
Was winning
Correct Answer
A. WonExplanation
The correct answer is "won". This is because the verb "won" is the past tense form of the verb "win", which means to be victorious in a competition or game. In this context, Milan is identified as the winner of the match with a score of 3-0.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What _____ doing when you arrived?
- A.
Was he
- B.
Were he
- C.
He was
Correct Answer
A. Was heExplanation
The correct answer is "was he". This is because the question is asking about the subject "he" and the past action of "doing" when the speaker arrived. In English, when forming questions in the past tense, we use the auxiliary verb "was" for singular subjects like "he". Therefore, the correct question form is "was he doing when you arrived?"Rate this question:
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- 20.
He’s very tall, _____ he’s not very good at basketball.
- A.
Because
- B.
Although
- C.
But
Correct Answer
C. ButExplanation
The correct answer is "but". This conjunction is used to show contrast or contradiction between two ideas. In this case, it is being used to contrast the fact that he is very tall with the fact that he is not very good at basketball.Rate this question:
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