Neu English Placement Test
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I work in a _____. I'm a doctor.
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Hospital
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Hotel
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Supermarket
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About This Quiz
The NEU English Placement Test assesses basic English skills, focusing on simple grammar and vocabulary, suitable for determining language proficiency levels.
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I get up _____7 o'clock in the morning.
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For
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At
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In
Correct Answer
A. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at". This is because "at" is used to indicate a specific time, and in this case, the speaker is referring to the specific time of 7 o'clock in the morning when they get up.Rate this question:
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Excuse me, _____ speak French?
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Do you
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You do
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You
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A. Do youExplanation
The correct answer is "do you". In this question, the speaker is asking if the person being addressed can speak French. The correct word order for a question in English is to start with the auxiliary verb (do) followed by the subject (you). Therefore, "do you" is the correct phrase to use in this context.Rate this question:
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We have ____ house in Moscow.
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Any
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A
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An
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a." This is because "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. In this case, "house" starts with the consonant sound "h," so we use "a" before it.Rate this question:
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Do you want to listen to music or _____ TV?
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See
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Look
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Watch
Correct Answer
A. WatchExplanation
The correct answer is "watch". In this sentence, the verb "watch" is used to refer to the action of viewing television. The other options, "see" and "look", are not commonly used to describe the act of watching television. Therefore, "watch" is the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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The _____ is quite expensive but the food there is excellent.
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Film
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Restaurant
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Book
Correct Answer
A. RestaurantExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "restaurant". This is because the sentence states that the place being referred to is expensive, which suggests that it is a location where people go to eat. Additionally, the mention of the food being excellent further supports the idea that it is a restaurant.Rate this question:
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Where are my glasses? They´re _____ the table.
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At
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On
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In
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A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates that the glasses are physically resting on top of the table.Rate this question:
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If you've got a headache, you _____ go home.
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Should
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Did
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Had
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A. ShouldExplanation
If you have a headache, it is advisable or recommended for you to go home.Rate this question:
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_____ were you at the weekend? I was in Scotland.
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When
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Where
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What
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A. WhereExplanation
The question is asking for the location or place where the person was at the weekend. The answer "Where" correctly identifies the question word that is used to inquire about a place or location.Rate this question:
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I like apples, but I _____ bananas.
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Don't like
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Like
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Do like
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A. Don't likeExplanation
The sentence states that the person likes apples, but the blank space indicates a contrast or opposition to that statement. Therefore, the correct answer is "don't like" as it shows the person's dislike for bananas.Rate this question:
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_____ you have a good time at the party?
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Did
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Were
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Had
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A. DidExplanation
The correct answer is "Did." This is because the question is asking about the past tense of having a good time at the party. "Did" is the past tense of the verb "do" and is used to form questions and negative statements in the past tense.Rate this question:
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Sorry I´m so late. That´s _____.
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Ok
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Great
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Right
Correct Answer
A. OkExplanation
The given correct answer "ok" is a response to apologize for being late. It is a casual and informal way of acknowledging the delay and expressing that it is acceptable or not a problem.Rate this question:
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I don't see my parents very often _____ they live in South Africa.
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So
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But
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Because
Correct Answer
A. BecauseExplanation
The correct answer is "because" because it indicates a reason or cause for not seeing the parents very often. The conjunction "because" connects the two clauses and shows that the reason for not seeing the parents often is that they live in South Africa.Rate this question:
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Is this a good time to talk? Sorry, no I ____ dinner.
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Cook
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Am cooking
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Cooking
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A. Am cookingExplanation
The correct answer is "am cooking" because the question is asking about the present moment, and "am cooking" indicates that the person is currently engaged in the activity of cooking dinner.Rate this question:
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Where _____ from? I´m from Russia.
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You are
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You
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Are you
Correct Answer
A. Are youExplanation
The correct answer is "are you". This is because the question is asking for the origin or location of the person being addressed. In English, the verb "to be" is used to ask about someone's origin or nationality. Therefore, the correct question structure is "Where are you from?"Rate this question:
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I have two ______ , a boy and a girl.
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Sons
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Daughters
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Children
Correct Answer
A. ChildrenExplanation
The word "children" is the correct answer because it is a gender-neutral term that refers to both boys and girls. The sentence states that the person has two, indicating that they have more than one child. The word "sons" specifically refers to male children, while "daughters" specifically refers to female children. Therefore, "children" is the most appropriate and inclusive term to use in this context.Rate this question:
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Last night I _____ to the cinema.
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Went
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Did go
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Was
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went" because it is the past tense of the verb "to go." In the sentence, the speaker is indicating that they went to the cinema last night.Rate this question:
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I only get about five hours' sleep a night. That´s not _____.
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Enough
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Lot
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Too much
Correct Answer
A. EnoughExplanation
The correct answer is "enough". The sentence states that the person only gets about five hours of sleep a night, implying that this amount of sleep is not sufficient or satisfactory. Therefore, the word "enough" fits best in the given context.Rate this question:
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This is my brother. _____ name's Paul.
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Her
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His
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He´s
Correct Answer
A. HisExplanation
The correct answer is "His" because the sentence is referring to the brother, who is a male. "His" is the possessive pronoun used to show that something belongs to a male.Rate this question:
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Bob will meet _____ at the airport.
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Us
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We
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Our
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A. UsExplanation
The correct answer is "us" because in this sentence, "us" is the correct pronoun to use as the object of the verb "meet." The subject of the sentence is "Bob," and he will be meeting "us" at the airport.Rate this question:
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Boxing is a sport _____ requires a lot of speed and fitness.
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It
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That
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What
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Where
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A. ThatExplanation
The correct answer is "that". The word "that" is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a subordinate clause that describes the sport of boxing. It indicates that boxing is a sport which requires a lot of speed and fitness.Rate this question:
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Rosie stayed _____ home yesterday afternoon.
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In
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At
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To
Correct Answer
A. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because the preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or point in time. In this case, Rosie stayed at home, indicating her location during yesterday afternoon.Rate this question:
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I'd like _____ milk in my coffee, please.
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Some
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Any
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A
Correct Answer
A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some" because the speaker is requesting a specific quantity of milk in their coffee, but they do not need a large amount or a specific type of milk. "Some" implies an indefinite amount or a small quantity, which is suitable for the context of adding milk to coffee.Rate this question:
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I think cycling is more dangerous _____ driving.
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As
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Like
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Than
Correct Answer
A. ThanExplanation
The correct answer is "than". In this sentence, "than" is used to compare the level of danger between cycling and driving. It indicates that cycling is considered to be more dangerous than driving.Rate this question:
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We may be a bit late. We're _____ in a traffic jam.
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Buried
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Stuck
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Blocked
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Surrounded
Correct Answer
A. StuckExplanation
The correct answer is "stuck" because it implies being unable to move or progress due to being trapped in a traffic jam. The other options, "buried," "blocked," and "surrounded," do not accurately convey the idea of being delayed or hindered by a traffic jam.Rate this question:
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How much are _____ shoes?
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This
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These
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That
Correct Answer
A. TheseExplanation
The word "these" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to objects that are close to the speaker or have already been mentioned. In this context, the speaker is asking about the price of shoes that are nearby or have been previously discussed.Rate this question:
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My sister _____ tennis very well.
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Plays
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Play
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Playing
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A. PlaysExplanation
The correct answer is "plays" because the subject "my sister" is singular and requires a verb that agrees with it in the third person singular form.Rate this question:
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I was wondering _____ I could ask you some questions.
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What
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If
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That
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How
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A. IfExplanation
The word "if" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and logically in the sentence. The phrase "I was wondering if" is commonly used to introduce a question or request. In this case, the speaker is asking for permission to ask some questions.Rate this question:
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What clothes should I pack for a trip to Boston? Well, it depends _____ the time of year that you go there.
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On
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With
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Up
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To
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The word "depends" in the sentence suggests that the missing word should indicate a condition or factor that determines the appropriate clothes to pack for a trip to Boston. Among the given options, "on" is the most suitable choice as it is commonly used to indicate dependence on a particular condition or factor. Therefore, the correct answer is "on."Rate this question:
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_____ use your dictionary? Sure. Here you are.
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Could I
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Could you
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Do I
Correct Answer
A. Could IExplanation
The correct answer is "Could I" because the sentence is asking for permission to use the dictionary. "Could I" is a polite and formal way to make a request.Rate this question:
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I like this apartment but the _____ is too expensive for me.
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Money
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Rent
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Cost
Correct Answer
A. RentExplanation
The correct answer is "rent" because the sentence indicates that the speaker likes the apartment but finds the rent to be too expensive. This suggests that the speaker is referring to the amount of money they need to pay regularly in order to live in the apartment.Rate this question:
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Do you sell stamps? Yes, we do. How _____ do you want?
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Any
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Many
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Much
Correct Answer
A. ManyExplanation
The correct answer is "many" because the question is asking about the quantity of stamps the person wants to purchase. "Many" is used to refer to a large number of items, which is appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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_____ meet for coffee some time soon.
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Let's
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Do you
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Shall they
Correct Answer
A. Let'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Let's." This is because "Let's" is a contraction of "let us," and it is used to suggest or propose an action that the speaker and the listener can do together. In this context, the phrase "meet for coffee some time soon" is a suggestion or proposal, so "Let's" is the appropriate response.Rate this question:
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Kamal has got a holiday home near _____ sea.
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A
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The
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Some
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A. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the" because it is used to refer to a specific sea, indicating that Kamal's holiday home is located near a particular sea.Rate this question:
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The last time I _____ Joanna was in Paris.
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Have seen
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Saw
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See
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Was seeing
Correct Answer
A. SawExplanation
The correct answer is "saw" because the sentence is referring to a specific past event when the speaker last encountered Joanna. The past simple tense "saw" is used to indicate a completed action in the past, which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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My mom´s not very well. Oh, _____ .
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It doesn't matter
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I do apologize
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Sorry to hear that
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Not bad, thanks
Correct Answer
A. Sorry to hear thatExplanation
The correct answer is "sorry to hear that" because it shows empathy and concern towards the speaker's mom's health. It acknowledges the situation and expresses sympathy, indicating that the person is genuinely sorry to hear about the speaker's mom not being well.Rate this question:
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How about going to Colours nightclub? There's no _____ I'm going there. It´s awful!
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Hope
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Way
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Time
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Opportunity
Correct Answer
A. WayExplanation
The speaker states that there is no way they are going to Colours nightclub because they find it awful. This suggests that they strongly dislike the nightclub and have no intention or desire to go there.Rate this question:
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If the film is a _____ success, the director will get most of the credit.
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Big
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High
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Large
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Good
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A. BigExplanation
If the film is a big success, it means that it has achieved great popularity, profitability, or critical acclaim. In such a scenario, the director will receive most of the credit because their skill in directing the film would have contributed significantly to its success. A big success implies that the film has surpassed expectations and performed exceptionally well, highlighting the director's talent and expertise.Rate this question:
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Paula _____ loves working with children.
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Very
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Really
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Much
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A. ReallyExplanation
The word "really" is the correct answer because it intensifies the verb "loves" and emphasizes Paula's strong affection for working with children. The word "very" could also be used to intensify the verb, but it is not as commonly used in this context. The word "much" is not suitable here as it does not convey the same level of intensity or emphasis as "really" does.Rate this question:
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_____ five people in my family.
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They are
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There is
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There are
Correct Answer
A. There areExplanation
The correct answer is "There are" because it is the correct phrase to use when talking about more than one person. In this case, the sentence is referring to multiple people in the family, so "There are" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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I usually go to work _____ train.
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On
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With
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By
Correct Answer
A. ByExplanation
The correct answer is "by". This is because the phrase "go to work" implies that the person is physically traveling to their workplace, and "by" is commonly used to indicate the mode of transportation used for the journey. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is "by train", indicating that the person travels to work using a train.Rate this question:
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_____ ever been to New York?
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Have you
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Are you
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Did you
Correct Answer
A. Have youExplanation
The correct answer is "Have you." This is because the question is asking about a past experience or action, and the phrase "Have you" is the correct form for asking about someone's past experiences or actions.Rate this question:
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Did Amina finish the report? No. She _____ it tomorrow.
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Finishes
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Is going to finish
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Finished
Correct Answer
A. Is going to finishExplanation
Amina did not finish the report at the time of the question but she has plans to finish it in the future. The phrase "is going to finish" indicates a future action that has already been planned or decided upon.Rate this question:
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My doctor advised me _____ more exercise.
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Take
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Taking
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Having taken
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To take
Correct Answer
A. To takeExplanation
The correct answer is "to take" because when a doctor advises someone, they usually use the infinitive form of the verb. In this case, the doctor is advising the person to "take" more exercise, indicating that they should engage in physical activity.Rate this question:
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The windows in this house are in urgent _____ of replacement.
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Need
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Help
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Want
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Demand
Correct Answer
A. NeedExplanation
The word "need" is the correct answer because it accurately completes the sentence and conveys the sense of urgency for replacing the windows in the house. The other options - help, want, and demand - do not fit the context of the sentence and do not convey the same level of urgency.Rate this question:
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Are you _____ English teacher?
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Maria
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Marias'
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Maria's
Correct Answer
A. Maria'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Maria's" because it indicates possession or ownership. The question is asking if the person is an English teacher belonging to Maria. The apostrophe s ('s) is used to show possession in English grammar.Rate this question:
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_____ anywhere interesting recently?
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Do you go
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Have you been
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Are you going
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Will you go
Correct Answer
A. Have you beenExplanation
The correct answer is "Have you been." This is because the question is asking about a past experience of going somewhere interesting. "Have you been" is the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about past actions or experiences that are still relevant in the present. The other options, such as "Do you go" or "Are you going," are in present tense and do not fit the context of the question. "Will you go" is in future tense and also does not match the past experience being asked about.Rate this question:
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Salsa music always _____ me of my trip to Cuba.
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Remembers
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Realises
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Recognises
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Reminds
Correct Answer
A. RemindsExplanation
The correct answer is "reminds". This is because the word "reminds" is used to express the idea that something brings back memories or makes someone think of a particular thing or experience. In this case, the sentence is saying that Salsa music always brings back memories of the person's trip to Cuba.Rate this question:
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_____ I had the talent, I still wouldn't want to be a movie star.
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In case
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Even if
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Provided that
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However much
Correct Answer
A. Even ifExplanation
The given correct answer is "Even if". This phrase is used to express a hypothetical situation or condition that is unlikely or contrary to reality. In this context, it suggests that even if the person had the talent to be a movie star, they still wouldn't want to be one. It implies that the person has personal reasons or preferences that outweigh their talent or desire for fame.Rate this question:
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