Jane Goodall Verbs Vocabulary Quiz

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

    • Work
    • Worked
    • Working
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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.

    • Be

    • Am

    • Is

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    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.

    • Lived

    • Behaved

    • Studied

    • Researched

    Correct Answer
    A. Behaved
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

    • Went

    • Are

    • Was

    Correct Answer
    A. Went
    Explanation
    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. 

    • Protect

    • Agree

    • Behave

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Agree
    Explanation
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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? 

    • Do

    • Did

    • Are

    Correct Answer
    A. Are
    Explanation
    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. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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

    • They use tools

    • They do not behave like humans

    • They are angry when humans come close to them.

    • They sleep in groups called pods.

    Correct Answer
    A. They use tools
    Explanation
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

    • Eat

    • Eating

    • Am eating

    Correct Answer
    A. Am eating
    Explanation
    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.

    • Talked

    • Worried

    • Studied

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Talked
    Explanation
    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. 

    Do you _____  chocolate milk?

    • Like

    • Likes

    • Liked

    Correct Answer
    A. Like
    Explanation
    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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  • 17. 

    The chimpanzees __________ afraid of Jane in the beginning. 

    • Are

    • Were

    • Was

    Correct Answer
    A. Were
    Explanation
    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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  • 18. 

    Jane Goodall is a young woman that lives in Tanzania.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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

    • Protecting

    • Protected

    • To protect

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. To protect
    Explanation
    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. 

    • Cutting the rainforests

    • Studying the chimpanzees

    • Upsetting the scientsts

    • Stealing baby chimps

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Cutting the rainforests
    A. Stealing baby chimps
    Explanation
    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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