Jane Goodall Verbs Vocabulary Quiz

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1. Jane _______ hard and saved money so she could travel to Africa.

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The correct answer is "worked." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and "worked" is the past tense form of the verb "work." It indicates that Jane put in effort and saved money in the past in order to travel to Africa.

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Jane Goodall Verbs Vocabulary Quiz - Quiz

Otherwise known as doing words, verbs are the most widely used part of English grammar. How good are you with the different verb tenses? Jane Goodall Verbs Vocabulary has more on the subject. All the best.

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2. It  ___ a beautiful day today.

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The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "it" which is singular. "Be" is used for plural subjects and "am" is used for first person singular subjects. Therefore, "is" is the correct form of the verb to be in this sentence.

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3. The chimpanzees _________________very much like humans.

Explanation

Chimpanzees are known to exhibit behaviors that are similar to humans, such as using tools, forming social bonds, and displaying emotions. Therefore, the statement suggests that chimpanzees "behaved" very much like humans, highlighting their similarity in behavior.

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4. Jane Goodall travels around the world talking to people about the chimpanzees in Tanzania.

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The statement states that Jane Goodall travels around the world talking to people about the chimpanzees in Tanzania. This implies that Jane Goodall is actively engaging in conversations with people from different parts of the world regarding the chimpanzees in Tanzania. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct as it aligns with the information provided in the statement.

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5. Jane decided that she would go around the world and talk about chimpanzees

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The given statement states that Jane decided to go around the world and talk about chimpanzees. Since there is no additional information provided to suggest otherwise, it can be inferred that the statement is true.

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6. Jane ______on a trip to Africa.

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The correct answer is "went". It is the past tense form of the verb "to go", which is appropriate for indicating an action that has already happened. In this sentence, it suggests that Jane has already taken a trip to Africa.

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7. The scientists in the world did not _____________________ her research. 

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The scientists in the world did not agree with her research. This suggests that her research findings were not accepted or supported by the scientific community. It could be because her research methods or conclusions were flawed, or because her findings contradicted existing scientific knowledge or theories. The lack of agreement from scientists indicates that her research may not be considered credible or reliable in the scientific community.

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8. Jane Goodall was working in Rwanda to help the gorillas.

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The statement says that Jane Goodall was working in Rwanda to help the gorillas. However, this statement is false. Jane Goodall is a renowned primatologist who is known for her extensive work with chimpanzees, not gorillas. She conducted her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, not Rwanda. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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9. _____ you going to English class today? 

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The correct answer is "Are" because the sentence is in present tense and is asking about a future action. "Are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to use with the subject "you" in this context.

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10. Jane learned that the chimps were in danger from people. 

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The given statement states that Jane learned that the chimps were in danger from people. Since it is mentioned that Jane learned this information, it implies that the statement is true.

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11. Jane learned a lot of things about the chimpanzees

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The given information suggests that Jane learned about various aspects of chimpanzees. The fact that "They use tools" is mentioned indicates that one of the things Jane learned about chimpanzees is their ability to use tools.

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12. Dr. Leakey asked Jane to come to Africa.

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The statement indicates that Dr. Leakey requested Jane to come to Africa. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or context, we can assume that the answer is true.

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13. Scientists around the world respected her from the beginning.

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The statement suggests that scientists around the world respected her from the beginning. However, the correct answer is False, which means that scientists did not respect her from the beginning.

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14. I  ___ my dinner right now.

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The correct answer is "am eating" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. "Am eating" correctly shows that the speaker is currently in the process of eating their dinner.

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15. People around the world __________________ about her and her work in Africa.

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The correct answer is "talked" because the sentence is discussing how people around the world have conversations or discussions about her and her work in Africa. The word "talked" implies that people are sharing their thoughts, opinions, or information about her and her work.

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16. The chimpanzees __________ afraid of Jane in the beginning. 

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The correct answer is "were" because it indicates past tense and agrees with the subject "chimpanzees." This suggests that the chimpanzees were afraid of Jane at some point in the past, implying a change in their feelings over time.

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17. Do you _____  chocolate milk?

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The correct answer is "like" because it is the correct present tense form of the verb to match the subject "you." "Likes" is the present tense form for third-person singular subjects, while "liked" is the past tense form.

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18. Jane Goodall is a young woman that lives in Tanzania.

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Now, she is very old as we learned in the video. Is is present tense. Was is past.

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19. Jane did not trust the chimps at first.

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The given statement states that Jane did not trust the chimps at first. However, the correct answer is False, indicating that Jane actually did trust the chimps from the beginning.

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20. Jane felt it was important ___________________the chimpanzees

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Jane felt it was important to protect the chimpanzees. This suggests that Jane believed that taking action to ensure the safety and well-being of the chimpanzees was necessary and valuable.

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21. Jane thought the chimps were in danger from many things. 

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Jane believed that the chimpanzees were at risk due to multiple factors. Cutting the rainforests is a significant threat to their habitat and can lead to the destruction of their natural environment. Stealing baby chimps is also a danger as it disrupts the social structure of the chimpanzee community and can have negative consequences for their well-being. Therefore, both cutting the rainforests and stealing baby chimps are valid concerns for the safety and conservation of the chimpanzees.

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22. Match the present continuous with the past tense of the verb
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Jane _______ hard and saved money so she could travel to Africa.
It  ___ a beautiful day today.
The chimpanzees _________________very much like humans.
Jane Goodall travels around the world talking to people about the...
Jane decided that she would go around the world and talk about...
Jane ______on a trip to Africa.
The scientists in the world did not _____________________ her...
Jane Goodall was working in Rwanda to help the gorillas.
_____ you going to English class today? 
Jane learned that the chimps were in danger from people. 
Jane learned a lot of things about the chimpanzees
Dr. Leakey asked Jane to come to Africa.
Scientists around the world respected her from the beginning.
I  ___ my dinner right now.
People around the world __________________ about her and her work in...
The chimpanzees __________ afraid of Jane in the beginning. 
Do you _____  chocolate milk?
Jane Goodall is a young woman that lives in Tanzania.
Jane did not trust the chimps at first.
Jane felt it was important ___________________the chimpanzees
Jane thought the chimps were in danger from many things. 
Match the present continuous with the past tense of the verb
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