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    Have you _____ been to New York?

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Challenge your understanding of English grammar with the 'Hardest Exam on Grammar: Quiz!' Focused on conditional sentences, this quiz tests your ability to apply grammar rules to hypothetical and real-world scenarios, enhancing both academic and practical language skills.

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  • 2. 

    What did you do ___ the weekend?

    Explanation
    The word "on" is used to indicate a specific point in time or day, and in this context, it is used to ask about someone's activities during the weekend. Therefore, the correct answer is "on."

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  • 3. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle become   become

    Explanation
    The simple past form of the base verb "become" is "became."

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  • 4. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle fall fell  

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "fallen" is the past participle form of the base verb "fall". In English grammar, the past participle is used to form the perfect tenses, passive voice, and as an adjective. In this case, "fallen" is used to indicate that the action of falling has already happened in the past.

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  • 5. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle drive drove  

    Explanation
    The base verb "drive" is irregular, meaning that it does not follow the standard rules for forming the past tense and past participle. Instead of adding "-ed" to the base verb, it changes to "drove" in the simple past tense and "driven" in the past participle form. So, "driven" is the correct past participle form of "drive".

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  • 6. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle fly   flown

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "flew" because it is the simple past form of the base verb "fly".

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  • 7. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle forget forgot  

    Explanation
    The base verb "forget" is used to indicate the action of not remembering something. In the simple past tense, the verb changes to "forgot" to show that the action happened in the past. However, in the past participle form, the verb changes to "forgotten" to show that the action has been completed or finished in the past.

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  • 8. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle drink drank  

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "drunk" because it is the past participle form of the base verb "drink." In English, the past participle is used to form the present perfect tense and the passive voice.

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  • 9. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle sleep   slept

    Explanation
    The past tense of the base verb "sleep" is "slept".

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  • 10. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle throw threw  

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "thrown". The base verb is "throw", the simple past form is "threw", and the past participle form is "thrown".

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  • 11. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle pay   paid

    Explanation
    The word "paid" is the past participle form of the base verb "pay". In English grammar, the past participle is used to form the perfect tenses (such as present perfect and past perfect) and the passive voice. It is also used as an adjective to describe a state or condition resulting from an action. In this case, "paid" indicates that someone has already completed the action of paying in the past.

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  • 12. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle sell sold  

    Explanation
    The verb "sell" in the simple past tense is "sold".

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  • 13. 

    Make a follow-up question based on the following sentences using the questions. I play a lot of tennis. When _____ play?

    Explanation
    The given answer "do you" is the correct response to the follow-up question "When do you play?" The question is asking for the specific time or frequency at which the person plays tennis. To answer this question, the appropriate response would be to use the auxiliary verb "do" followed by the subject pronoun "you." This is because the question is in the present simple tense and requires the use of the auxiliary verb "do" to form the question.

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  • 14. 

    Make a follow-up question based on the following sentences using the questions. I know Andre really well. How long ______ him?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "have you known". This is the correct answer because the question is asking about the duration or length of time the person has known Andre. The phrase "have you known" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action or experience that started in the past and continues up to the present moment. In this case, the question is asking how long the person has known Andre, implying that the person has known Andre for some time in the past and continues to know him in the present.

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  • 15. 

    Chef: Do you like the food? Customer: Wow, it _____ (to taste) delicious!

    Explanation
    The customer expresses their enjoyment of the food by saying "Wow, it tastes delicious!" This indicates that the food has a pleasant flavor and is enjoyable to eat.

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  • 16. 

    A: If you want to lock the door, you have to put the code in. B: I ____ (to see). 

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "see". Based on the given conversation, person B is responding to person A's statement about locking the door. Person B is indicating that they need to see something, possibly referring to the code, in order to proceed with locking the door.

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  • 17. 

    I ____ you!

    • Love

    • Am loving

    Correct Answer
    A. Love
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "love" because it is the verb that best fits the sentence structure and conveys the intended meaning. The phrase "I love you" is a common expression used to express deep affection and care towards someone.

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  • 18. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle build built  

    Correct Answer
    built
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "built." The base verb is "build," and in the simple past tense, it becomes "built." The past participle form of the verb is also "built."

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  • 19. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle cut   cut

    Correct Answer
    cut
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "cut" because "cut" is the base verb, simple past, and past participle form of the word.

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  • 20. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle ride   ridden

    Correct Answer
    rode
    Explanation
    The base verb "ride" is irregular and its simple past form is "rode". The past participle form of "ride" is "ridden".

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  • 21. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle write wrote  

    Correct Answer
    written
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "written" because "written" is the past participle form of the verb "write." In English, the past participle is used to form the perfect tenses and the passive voice.

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  • 22. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle teach taught  

    Correct Answer
    taught
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "taught" because "taught" is the past tense form of the base verb "teach." In English, regular verbs typically form their past tense by adding "-ed" to the base verb, but "teach" is an irregular verb and follows its own conjugation pattern.

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  • 23. 

    Base Verb Simple Past Past Participle make made  

    Correct Answer
    made
    Explanation
    The base verb "make" is irregular, and its simple past form is "made". In this case, the past participle form is not given, so it is not applicable in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is "made".

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  • 24. 

    If you don't do your homework, you ______ pass the test.

    Correct Answer
    won't, can't
    Explanation
    If someone does not do their homework, it is highly unlikely that they will pass the test. The use of "won't" and "can't" in the answer options suggests that both options indicate the negative outcome of not doing homework. "Won't" implies a choice or decision not to pass the test due to the lack of homework, while "can't" suggests that it is impossible to pass the test without completing the homework.

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  • 25. 

    Add the Correct Time Expression Today is Sept. 9th, 2014.  Tanya lived in India in 2013. Tanya lived in India _______.

    Correct Answer
    last year, a year ago, twelve months ago, 12 months ago
    Explanation
    The correct time expression to fill in the blank is "last year, a year ago, twelve months ago, 12 months ago." These expressions indicate that Tanya lived in India in the previous year, specifically in 2013.

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  • 26. 

    Add the Correct Time Expression They worked so hard last night. They worked ___ 12 hours straight!

    Correct Answer
    for
    Explanation
    The correct time expression to complete the sentence is "for". This is because "for" is used to indicate the duration of an action or event. In this case, it shows that they worked for a period of 12 hours straight.

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  • 27. 

    Add the Correct Time Expression I broke up with Julie. We dated ___ 2 weeks. It wasn't working.

    Correct Answer
    for
    Explanation
    The correct time expression to fill in the blank is "for". This is because the sentence is indicating the duration of time during which the speaker and Julie dated. "For" is commonly used to indicate a period of time.

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  • 28. 

    Add the Correct Time Expression Connect opened ___ 2002.

    Correct Answer
    in
    Explanation
    The correct time expression to complete the sentence is "in." This is because "in" is used to indicate a specific year or time period when an event or action took place. In this case, the sentence is stating that Connect opened in the year 2002.

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  • 29. 

    Add When, While, or During We visited my parents _____ our vacation.

    Correct Answer
    during
    Explanation
    The word "during" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a specific time or period within which an action takes place. In this context, "during" is used to show that the visit to the speaker's parents occurred within the time frame of their vacation. The word "when" could also be a possible answer, but it would imply that the visit to the parents happened at the exact moment the vacation started. The word "while" would be incorrect in this context as it implies simultaneous actions, which is not the case here.

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  • 30. 

    Add the Correct Time Expression Yes, I've been to the US ______.

    Correct Answer
    before
    Explanation
    The word "before" is the correct time expression to complete the sentence. It indicates that the speaker has visited the US at some point in the past.

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  • 31. 

    Add the Correct Time Expression Jim called me ____ Tuesday night to ask me out on a date!

    Correct Answer
    on
    Explanation
    The word "on" is the correct time expression to complete the sentence because it indicates the specific day (Tuesday) when Jim called.

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  • 32. 

    Change the verb to the correct tense.  Example: Tim went (to go) to Japan ten years ago.  Maria Gomez ______ (to come) to Canada last January.

    Correct Answer
    came
    Explanation
    Maria Gomez came to Canada last January.

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  • 33. 

    Add the Correct Time Expression Maria studied English at Connect ___ one year.

    Correct Answer
    for
    Explanation
    The correct time expression to complete the sentence is "for." This is because "for" is used to indicate the duration of an action or activity, and in this case, it shows that Maria studied English at Connect for one year.

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  • 34. 

    Change the verb to the correct tense.  Example: David went (to go) to Japan ten years ago.  When Maria _____ (to return) to Mexico, she found a new job quickly.

    Correct Answer
    returned
    Explanation
    The sentence is in the past tense, so the verb "return" needs to be changed to its past tense form. The correct past tense form of "return" is "returned". This indicates that Maria has already returned to Mexico and found a new job quickly after returning.

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  • 35. 

    Add the Correct Time Expression A few days ___, she got a promotion.

    Correct Answer
    ago
    Explanation
    The phrase "a few days ago" is the correct time expression to complete the sentence. It indicates that the promotion occurred in the past, specifically a few days prior to the present moment.

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  • 36. 

    Change the verb to the correct tense.  Example: Lisa goes (to go) to Cuba every year on vacation.  Now, she ____ (to work) for a big cosmetic company.

    Correct Answer
    works, is working
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "works, is working". The verb "works" is in the present tense, indicating that Lisa currently has a job at a big cosmetic company. The verb "is working" is in the present continuous tense, suggesting that Lisa is currently engaged in the action of working for the company. Both verb forms convey the idea that Lisa currently has a job and is actively working.

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  • 37. 

    Add When, While or During Maria texted Allan _____ he was working.

    Correct Answer
    while
    Explanation
    The word "while" is used to indicate that two actions are happening at the same time. In this case, Maria texted Allan at the same time that he was working.

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  • 38. 

    Change the verb to the correct tense.  Example: James went (to go) to Japan ten years ago.  Maria _______ (to travel) to Brazil before.

    Correct Answer
    has travelled, has traveled
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "has travelled, has traveled" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about past actions that have a connection to the present. The verb "has travelled" is used to show that Maria has had the experience of traveling to Brazil in the past. The alternative verb "has traveled" is also correct, as it is the American English spelling of the word.

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  • 39. 

    Change the verb to the correct tense.  Example: Charles went (to go) to London two months ago.  Maria's boss, Jason, _____ (to meet) her parents before she left.

    Correct Answer
    met
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "met" because it is the past tense form of the verb "to meet". In the sentence, it is stated that Maria's boss, Jason, met her parents before she left. This indicates a past action, which requires the past tense form of the verb.

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  • 40. 

    Make a follow-up question based on the following sentences using the questions.For example: A: I play tennis.B: How long have you been playing tennis?I live in Sydney now.How long _____? 

    Correct Answer
    have you lived there?, have you lived there, have you been living there?, have you been living there, have you lived in Sydney?, have you lived in Sydney, have you been living in Sydney?, have you been living in Sydney
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "have you lived there?". This question is asking about the duration of time the person has been living in Sydney. The use of "have you lived" implies a past action that is still relevant to the present moment. The other options are similar but may not convey the same meaning or tense.

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  • 41. 

    Make a follow-up question based on the following sentences using the questions.My brother lives in Montreal.How often _____ (to visit) him?

    Correct Answer
    do you visit
    Explanation
    The correct answer "do you visit" is the appropriate question to ask in response to the given sentence "My brother lives in Montreal." This question is asking about the frequency of visiting the brother in Montreal, indicating a desire to know how often the person visits their brother.

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  • 42. 

    Make a follow-up question based on the following sentences using the questions. Thais just came back from her vacation. ______ did she go?

    Correct Answer
    Where, where
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Where, where." This answer is suggesting that the follow-up question should be asking about the specific location(s) Thais visited during her vacation. By repeating the word "where," it emphasizes the need for information about multiple places she may have traveled to.

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  • 43. 

    A: We're going to New York this weekend. B: Cool! When _______ (to leave)?

    Correct Answer
    are you leaving?, are you leaving
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "are you leaving?" because B is asking for the specific time when A and the group will be departing for New York. By using the present continuous tense "are you leaving?", B implies that the departure time is in the near future.

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  • 44. 

    Change the verb to the correct tense.  Example: Jennifer eats (to eat) lunch at 1:00 p.m. everyday.  Everyday, I ______ (to get) up at 7:30am.

    Correct Answer
    get
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "get" because the sentence is in present tense and the verb should also be in present tense to match.

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  • 45. 

    _____ you finished your test yet?

    Correct Answer
    Have, have
    Explanation
    The question is asking if the person has finished their test yet. The correct answer is "Have, have" because it is a repetition of the auxiliary verb "have" to form the present perfect tense. This tense is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue into the present. In this case, the repetition emphasizes that the person has indeed finished their test.

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  • 46. 

    Add JUST, ALREADY, YET, NEVER, or EVER to the sentence. Amy: Have you taken a shower yet? Christine: Yes, I have _____ taken a shower. Can't you tell?

    Correct Answer
    already, just
    Explanation
    In this conversation, Christine is indicating that she has already taken a shower. The word "already" suggests that she has completed the action of taking a shower before the present moment. The word "just" emphasizes that the action of taking a shower was recently completed. Together, "already" and "just" convey the idea that Christine has recently finished taking a shower.

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  • 47. 

    Add JUST, ALREADY, YET, NEVER, or EVER to the sentence. Bill: I've eaten so many crazy foods. Jared: Really? Have you ____ eaten dog meat?

    Correct Answer
    ever
    Explanation
    Jared is asking Bill if he has ever eaten dog meat. The word "ever" is used to inquire about an experience or action that has happened at any point in time. In this context, Jared is curious if Bill has ever had the experience of eating dog meat among the many crazy foods he has consumed.

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  • 48. 

    Add JUST, ALREADY, YET, NEVER, or EVER to the sentence. Elizabeth: Wow! Why are you two sweating so much? Carrie: We . . . we have ____ played tennis.

    Correct Answer
    just
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "just." The use of "just" in this context indicates that Carrie and the other person have recently finished playing tennis, explaining why they are sweating.

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  • 49. 

    Add JUST, ALREADY, YET, NEVER, or EVER to the sentence. Hiroko: Have you met the new teacher? Fumi: No, I haven't met the new teacher ____.

    Correct Answer
    yet
    Explanation
    Fumi indicates that they have not yet met the new teacher. The word "yet" is used to emphasize that the action of meeting the new teacher has not happened up until now.

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