Mescyt: English Grammar Test! Quiz
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Mozart died in 1791, more than 200 years _____.
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Ago
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During
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Since
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From
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The MESCYT: English Grammar Test! Quiz assesses key grammar skills through questions about sentence construction and word usage. It helps learners evaluate their understanding of English grammar, enhancing both written and spoken communication abilities.
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Yesterday, Penelope ________ shopping with her fiancé.
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Went
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Goes
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Is going to go
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Didn't went
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
Penelope went shopping with her fiancé yesterday.Rate this question:
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The car was parked directly _____ the diner.
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In front of
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Before
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Ahead of
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On top of
Correct Answer
A. In front ofExplanation
The correct answer is "in front of". This phrase indicates that the car was positioned directly ahead of the diner, suggesting that it was parked facing the diner's entrance or near its front entrance.Rate this question:
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He made his children _____ their homework every afternoon.
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Do
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Make
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Study
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A. DoExplanation
The correct answer is "do" because it is the appropriate verb to use in this context. The sentence implies that the subject (presumably the father) is instructing his children to complete their homework every afternoon. "Do" is commonly used to refer to completing tasks or assignments, making it the most suitable choice in this case.Rate this question:
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Which question is appropriate in a business setting?
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What do you want?
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How can I help you today?
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What is your problem?
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How can you help me today?
Correct Answer
A. How can I help you today?Explanation
The question "How can I help you today?" is appropriate in a business setting because it demonstrates a willingness to assist and provide support to customers or clients. It shows a proactive approach in addressing their needs and concerns, indicating a customer-centric approach to business interactions. This question acknowledges the customer's presence and invites them to express their requirements or issues, allowing for effective problem-solving and customer satisfaction.Rate this question:
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In the U.S., it's ____________ to shake hands when you meet someone new.
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Typical
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Offensive
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A compliment
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Rude
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A. TypicalExplanation
In the U.S., it is typical to shake hands when you meet someone new. This is a common social custom and a way to greet and show respect to others. It is considered polite and expected in most situations.Rate this question:
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Couch potatoes _______. (More than one answer possible)
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Love to exercise
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Are lazy
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Are productive
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Usually like to watch a lot of TV
Correct Answer(s)
A. Are lazy
A. Usually like to watch a lot of TVExplanation
Couch potatoes are lazy because they prefer to spend their time sitting on the couch and watching TV rather than engaging in physical activity. Additionally, the statement "usually like to watch a lot of TV" supports the notion that couch potatoes enjoy spending their time in front of the television.Rate this question:
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Do you have _____________ to make it to your appointment?
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Enough time
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Time sufficient
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Sufficient times
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Time enough
Correct Answer
A. Enough timeExplanation
The correct answer is "enough time" because it correctly completes the sentence by asking if the person has a sufficient amount of time to make it to their appointment. The other options do not fit grammatically or make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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When I travel, I try to avoid ___________.
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Expensive tourist places
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Places tourist expensive
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Expensive places tourist
Correct Answer
A. Expensive tourist placesExplanation
When traveling, the individual prefers to avoid expensive tourist places. This implies that they do not want to spend a lot of money on popular tourist destinations that tend to be pricey. They might opt for more affordable and less crowded alternatives to have a more budget-friendly and authentic travel experience.Rate this question:
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Punk rock was a popular type of music _____ the 1970s.
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In
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Over
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Since
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Ago
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it indicates that punk rock was popular during the specific time period of the 1970s.Rate this question:
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They are late as usual. I don't think we should _____ them.
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Wait for
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Wait
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Waiting
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Waited
Correct Answer
A. Wait forExplanation
The sentence suggests that the individuals in question are consistently late, so the speaker is expressing doubt about whether they should wait for them again. The phrase "wait for" implies waiting for someone's arrival, which aligns with the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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My water bottle _______.
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Is leaking
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Leak
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Has leak
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Is leak
Correct Answer
A. Is leakingExplanation
The correct answer is "is leaking" because the phrase "is leaking" is in the present continuous tense and accurately describes the ongoing action of the water bottle leaking. The other options, "leak," "has leak," and "is leak," are not grammatically correct or do not accurately convey the ongoing action of the water bottle leaking.Rate this question:
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If I hadn't seen it myself, I .......... have believed it.
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Wouldn't
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Hadn't
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Haven't
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Won't
Correct Answer
A. Wouldn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing disbelief about something they have seen. The use of "wouldn't" indicates that if the speaker had not seen it themselves, they would not believe it.Rate this question:
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_________ any plays by Shakespeare?
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Have you seen
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Have you saw
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Did you saw
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Did you seen
Correct Answer
A. Have you seenExplanation
The correct answer is "Have you seen." This is the correct form of the present perfect tense in the interrogative form. It is used to ask if someone has had the experience of seeing any plays by Shakespeare. The other options are incorrect because they use the past tense ("saw" and "seen") or the incorrect auxiliary verb ("did").Rate this question:
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Click on the link and listen to the audio. Then, answer the question. http://www.elllo.org/english/0201/203-Todd-Seasons.htm In the fall, the leaves turn from green to yellow, orange and brown.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The audio explains that in the fall, the leaves change color from green to yellow, orange, and brown. This indicates that the statement "In the fall, the leaves turn from green to yellow, orange and brown" is true.Rate this question:
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The movie "White House Down" was really ________.
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Exciting
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Excited
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Excite
Correct Answer
A. ExcitingExplanation
The word "exciting" is the correct answer because it is an adjective that describes the movie "White House Down" as being full of excitement or thrilling. This word suggests that the movie was engaging and kept the audience entertained.Rate this question:
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Mark ______ French this summer before he moves to Montreal.
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Needs to learn
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Need learn
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Needs learn
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Needed to learn
Correct Answer
A. Needs to learnExplanation
The correct answer is "needs to learn." In this sentence, the subject "Mark" is singular, so the verb "needs" should also be singular. Additionally, the phrase "to learn" is used to indicate the purpose or goal of Mark's action. Therefore, the correct form is "needs to learn."Rate this question:
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She ___________ she was going to rest for a while.
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Told him
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Sayed
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Said him
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Told
Correct Answer
A. Told himExplanation
The correct answer is "told him." In this sentence, the subject "she" is the one who is performing the action of telling, and the object "him" is the recipient of the action. Therefore, the correct verb to use is "told," which indicates that she communicated something to him.Rate this question:
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I wish I ________.
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Could dance
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Dance
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Know how to dance
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Danced gooder
Correct Answer
A. Could danceExplanation
The correct answer is "could dance" because the phrase "I wish" indicates a desire for something that is currently not possible or not true. In this case, the speaker wishes they had the ability or skill to dance.Rate this question:
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I was _________ my pencil under the desk when I accidentally touched a cockroach. Ew!!
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Looking for
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Looking
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Looked
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Looked for
Correct Answer
A. Looking forExplanation
The correct answer is "looking for" because the sentence suggests that the person was actively searching for their pencil under the desk when the unexpected encounter with a cockroach occurred.Rate this question:
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The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships that form a subgroup of the Mennonite churches. The Amish are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt modern technology. The history of the Amish church began in Switzerland within a group of Swiss Anabaptists in 1693 led by Jakob Ammann. Those who followed Ammann became known as Amish. In the early 18th century, many Amish and Mennonites immigrated to Pennsylvania for a variety of reasons. Today, the most traditional descendants of the Amish continue to speak Pennsylvania German, also known as Pennsylvania Dutch. A 2008 study suggested their numbers have increased to 227,000, and in 2010 a study suggested their population had grown by 10 percent in the past two years to 249,000, with increasing movement to the West. Question: The Amish population has _____.
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Gotten bigger
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Gotten smaller
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Stayed the same over the last few years.
Correct Answer
A. Gotten biggerExplanation
The given information states that a 2008 study suggested the Amish population to be 227,000, and a 2010 study suggested their population had grown by 10 percent in the past two years to 249,000. This indicates that the Amish population has increased in size over the last few years, making the answer "gotten bigger" the correct choice.Rate this question:
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Sonia is upset because_________.
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People say she's selfish.
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She goes to work early.
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The environment is protected.
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Someone gave her money.
Correct Answer
A. People say she's selfish.Explanation
The correct answer is "people say she's selfish." This suggests that Sonia is upset because others have been making negative comments about her being selfish. These comments may have hurt her feelings and caused her distress, leading to her feeling upset.Rate this question:
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We can prevent global warming by ____________.
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Reducing pollution in urban areas.
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Reduce pollution in urban areas.
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Reduction pollution in urban areas.
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Reduced pollution in urban areas.
Correct Answer
A. Reducing pollution in urban areas.Explanation
Reducing pollution in urban areas can help prevent global warming as urban areas are major contributors to pollution. By implementing measures to reduce pollution, such as promoting the use of clean energy sources, improving public transportation, and implementing stricter emission standards, we can decrease the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This can help mitigate the effects of global warming and work towards a more sustainable future.Rate this question:
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I didn't learn __________ on my own. I learned it by playing team sports.
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Cooperation
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Creativity
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Artistic appreciation
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Famine
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A. CooperationExplanation
The correct answer is cooperation. The sentence states that the person did not learn something on their own, but rather through playing team sports. This implies that the skill or concept they learned was dependent on working together with others, indicating the importance of cooperation in their learning process.Rate this question:
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That glass is ______.
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Chipped
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Ripped
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Dented
Correct Answer
A. ChippedExplanation
The correct answer is "chipped". This suggests that the glass has a small piece broken off from its edge or surface. It could have been caused by accidental impact or rough handling.Rate this question:
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When he was young, he .......... in the South.
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Used to live
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Has lived
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Had been living
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Was been living
Correct Answer
A. Used to liveExplanation
The correct answer is "used to live." This is because the sentence is referring to a past habit or state of being. "Used to" is commonly used to describe repeated actions or situations that happened in the past but no longer occur in the present. In this case, it indicates that the person lived in the South when they were young, but they do not live there anymore.Rate this question:
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These jeans have a tear in the knee. They are ________.
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Torn
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Tored
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Teared
Correct Answer
A. TornExplanation
The correct answer is "torn." This is because "torn" is the past participle form of the verb "tear," which means to rip or damage something. In this case, the jeans have a tear in the knee, indicating that they have been ripped or damaged.Rate this question:
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I have to have this report finished _____.
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By Friday
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Until Friday
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Friday before
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Since Friday
Correct Answer
A. By FridayExplanation
The correct answer is "by Friday". This means that the report needs to be finished before or on Friday.Rate this question:
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If I _________ more outgoing in college, I __________ joined more clubs.
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Had been / would have
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Was / was to
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Have been / would
Correct Answer
A. Had been / would haveExplanation
The correct answer is "had been / would have." This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditionals format. The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation in the past ("If I had been more outgoing in college"), and the second part of the sentence expresses the result of that hypothetical situation ("I would have joined more clubs"). The use of "had been" in the first part and "would have" in the second part is the correct structure for this type of conditional sentence.Rate this question:
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The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships that form a subgroup of the Mennonite churches. The Amish are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt modern technology. The history of the Amish church began in Switzerland within a group of Swiss Anabaptists in 1693 led by Jakob Ammann. Those who followed Ammann became known as Amish. In the early 18th century, many Amish and Mennonites immigrated to Pennsylvania for a variety of reasons. Today, the most traditional descendants of the Amish continue to speak Pennsylvania German, also known as Pennsylvania Dutch. A 2008 study suggested their numbers have increased to 227,000, and in 2010 a study suggested their population had grown by 10 percent in the past two years to 249,000, with increasing movement to the West. Question: True or False: The Amish have all the latest technology such as smartphones, laptops and home appliances.
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False
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True
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The given correct answer is False. This is because the Amish are known for their reluctance to adopt modern technology, including smartphones, laptops, and home appliances. They choose to live a simple and traditional lifestyle, which does not include the use of advanced technology.Rate this question:
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_____________ I was 21, I already had my own computer company.
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By the time
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After
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Until
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Since
Correct Answer
A. By the timeExplanation
The phrase "By the time" indicates a specific point in time when something happened. In this case, it suggests that the speaker had their own computer company at the age of 21. The other options, "After," "Until," and "Since," do not convey the same meaning and are not appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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Do you know where ..........?
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Peter lives
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Lives Peter
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Does Peter live
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Peter does live
Correct Answer
A. Peter livesExplanation
The correct answer is "Peter lives" because it is a grammatically correct sentence that states the subject (Peter) and the action (lives). The other options either have incorrect word order or do not form a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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Diana was very ___________ in what the speaker was saying.
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Interested
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Interesting
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Interest
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Interests
Correct Answer
A. InterestedExplanation
Diana's level of engagement or attention towards what the speaker was saying was high. She was showing curiosity and a desire to understand or learn more about the topic being discussed.Rate this question:
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Which question is correct?
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Have they been to Tanzania?
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Did they be to Tanzania?
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Have they be to Tanzania?
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Have been they to Tanzania?
Correct Answer
A. Have they been to Tanzania?Explanation
The correct question is "Have they been to Tanzania?" This is the correct form of the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and continues up until the present. The question is asking whether or not the people being referred to have visited Tanzania at some point in the past. The other options are incorrect because they do not use the correct verb tense or word order.Rate this question:
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The ski resorts are usually crowded. There are many people _____ skiing.
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Who enjoy
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That enjoying
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Who enjoying
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Enjoy
Correct Answer
A. Who enjoyExplanation
The correct answer is "who enjoy". This is because the phrase "who enjoy" correctly completes the sentence by indicating that there are many people at ski resorts who enjoy skiing. The other options do not form a grammatically correct sentence.Rate this question:
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Oh good, she's here. I _________ she would be able to come.
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Didn't think
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Thought
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Though
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Didn't thought
Correct Answer
A. Didn't thinkExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't think" because it is the correct past tense form of the verb "think" to complete the sentence in a negative statement. The phrase "didn't think" indicates that the speaker had a lack of belief or expectation that the person would be able to come.Rate this question:
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Later today, Penelope ________ shopping with her fiancé.
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Is going
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Going to go
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Going
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Goes
Correct Answer
A. Is goingExplanation
The correct answer is "is going". This is because the sentence is referring to a future action that Penelope will engage in later today. The phrase "is going" is the present continuous tense and is used to indicate planned or scheduled future events. Therefore, the correct form is "is going shopping."Rate this question:
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She couldn't find a job in Paris. She __________ in international law.
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Should have majored
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Didn't have to major
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Have majored
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Shouldn't major
Correct Answer
A. Should have majoredExplanation
The correct answer is "should have majored". This is because the sentence is referring to a past event or decision that the person regrets. By saying "should have majored", it implies that if she had chosen to study international law, she may have had better job prospects in Paris.Rate this question:
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A: Do you like anchovies? B: _________.
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It depends on how they are prepared.
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Depends of how they are prepared.
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It depend of how they are prepared.
Correct Answer
A. It depends on how they are prepared.Explanation
The correct answer is "It depends on how they are prepared." This response indicates that person B's liking for anchovies is contingent upon the way they are prepared. It suggests that if the anchovies are prepared in a way that person B finds appealing, they will like them. However, if they are prepared in a way that person B does not enjoy, they will not like them.Rate this question:
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If she ___________ about his financial situation, she would have helped him out.
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Had known
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Knew
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Have known
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Had been knowing
Correct Answer
A. Had knownExplanation
The correct answer is "had known". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The use of "would have helped" suggests that the person did not actually help him out, implying that the woman did not know about his financial situation in the past. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "had known".Rate this question:
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Can you ___________ this form, please?
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Fill out
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Fill up
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Fill to
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Fill away
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A. Fill outExplanation
The phrase "fill out" is commonly used to mean completing a form by providing the required information. In this context, the speaker is asking someone to complete the form by filling in the necessary details.Rate this question:
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Those shorts fit her really well, ___________?
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Don't they
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Do they
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Are they
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Aren't they
Correct Answer
A. Don't theyExplanation
The correct answer is "don't they". This is because the sentence is in the affirmative form, so the question tag should be in the negative form. "Don't they" is the correct negative question tag to use in this context.Rate this question:
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She asked me _______.
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Not to leave
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Don't leave
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To don't leave
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To not leave
Correct Answer
A. Not to leaveExplanation
The correct answer is "not to leave" because it follows the correct grammatical structure for indirect speech. When reporting someone's request or command, we use the infinitive form of the verb with "not" before it. Therefore, "not to leave" is the correct form in this context.Rate this question:
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Schizophrenia________by genetic predisposition, stress, drugs, or infections.
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May be triggered
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May trigger
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May be trigger
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May triggered
Correct Answer
A. May be triggeredExplanation
Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that can be influenced by various factors such as genetic predisposition, stress, drugs, or infections. The word "may" implies the possibility of these factors triggering the onset of schizophrenia. Therefore, the correct answer is "may be triggered".Rate this question:
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Which statement is NOT correct?
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I'm here for help you.
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I'm here to help.
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We are here to assist you.
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We don't mind helping you.
Correct Answer
A. I'm here for help you.Explanation
The statement "I'm here for help you" is not correct because it violates the grammatical structure of the sentence. The correct form should be "I'm here to help you," where the verb "to help" is used infinitively after the preposition "to."Rate this question:
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Would you ________ learn the guitar or the violin?
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Rather
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Prefer
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Rather to
Correct Answer
A. RatherExplanation
The word "rather" is the correct answer because it is used to express a preference between two options. In this question, the speaker is asking whether the person would prefer to learn the guitar or the violin. The word "rather" is commonly used in this context to indicate a choice or preference.Rate this question:
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He doesn't want __________.
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Us to wait
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That we wait
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Us waiting
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That we will be waiting
Correct Answer
A. Us to waitExplanation
The correct answer is "us to wait" because it indicates that the subject does not want someone (us) to wait. The phrase "us to wait" suggests that the subject wants to avoid the action of waiting.Rate this question:
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Http://www.elllo.org/english/0101/102-Keith-Money.htm Listen to the audio and answer the question. What would Keith do if he won ten million dollars?
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He would buy a nice place to live.
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He would buy a house in Tokyo.
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He would get a dog to live in his house.
Correct Answer
A. He would buy a nice place to live.Explanation
In the audio, Keith mentions that if he won ten million dollars, he would buy a nice place to live. He does not mention buying a house in Tokyo or getting a dog to live in his house. Therefore, the correct answer is "He would buy a nice place to live."Rate this question:
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Click on the link below to listen. Then, answer the question. http://www.elllo.org/english/0201/203-Todd-Seasons.htm Which statement is correct?
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Todd loves the fall because it's nice and warm.
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One thing Todd doesn't like is that it rains a lot in the fall.
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Todd likes the fall because he gets to celebrate three national holidays.
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Todd likes to watch fall sports on TV.
Correct Answer
A. Todd likes to watch fall sports on TV.Explanation
In the audio clip, Todd mentions that he enjoys watching football and baseball, which are both fall sports. Therefore, the statement "Todd likes to watch fall sports on TV" is correct.Rate this question:
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