2.
2. Mariana, ________ is in love with Edmundo, studies in the library everyday.
Explanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used to refer to the subject of the sentence, which in this case is Mariana. The sentence is saying that Mariana, who is in love with Edmundo, studies in the library every day.
3.
____ have you been?, We've looked for you everywhere!
Explanation
The correct answer is "Where" because it is the appropriate question word to use in this context. The sentence is asking about the location or whereabouts of the person being addressed.
4.
I'm done, Have you seen the hour? ______ have you been?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Where" because the question is asking about the location or place where the person has been. The word "Where" is used to inquire about a specific place or position.
5.
How __________ rice do we have left?
Explanation
The correct answer is "much" because the question is asking about the quantity or amount of rice that is left. "Much" is used to refer to an uncountable noun, such as rice, when asking about a large quantity.
6.
I wouldn't go camping if I .............(be) you.
Correct Answer
were
Explanation
The correct answer is "were". In this sentence, the speaker is using the subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical situation. The verb "were" is used instead of "was" to indicate an unreal or contrary-to-fact condition.
7.
I won't go to the party unless you .............(come) with me.
Correct Answer
come
Explanation
The correct answer is "come" because the sentence is expressing a condition using the word "unless." It means that the speaker will only go to the party if the person being addressed comes along. Therefore, the verb "come" needs to be in the present tense to match the subject "you."
8.
4. Take an umbrella. It ___ rain later.
Explanation
The correct answer is "might" because it suggests that there is a possibility of rain later, but it is not certain. The word "might" implies uncertainty or a chance of something happening, which fits the context of taking an umbrella as a precautionary measure.
9.
6. You look tired. You ___ go to bed.
Explanation
The correct answer is "should". This is because the sentence is suggesting that the person is tired and it would be a good idea for them to go to bed. "Should" is used to express advice or recommendation, making it the most appropriate choice in this context. "Ought" could also be used, but it is less common and "should" is more commonly used in everyday conversation. "Are to" is not grammatically correct in this sentence.
10.
When we went camping we _______ outside because we _______ our tent! (sleep, forget)
Correct Answer
slept had forgotten
slept, had forgotten
slept, 'd forgotten
slept 'd forgotten
slept had forgot
slept, had forgot
slept 'd forgot
slept, 'd forgot
Explanation
The correct answer is "slept, had forgotten". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and requires the past simple form of the verb "sleep" and the past perfect form of the verb "forget".
11.
Fraser _______ scuba diving many times before he _______ his scuba license. (go, receive)
Correct Answer
had gone received
had gone, received
'd gone, received
'd gone received
Explanation
The correct answer is "had gone, received". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of going scuba diving (had gone) occurred before the action of receiving the scuba license (received). The other options do not follow the correct verb tense.
12.
If the tourists had had a map, they .....( lose) their way.
Correct Answer
wouldn't have lost
would not have lost
wouldn't've lost
Explanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't have lost, would not have lost, wouldn't've lost". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The use of "had had" suggests that the tourists did not actually have a map, and the correct answer options all express the negative outcome of not losing their way if they had had a map.
13.
If he had learned for the exam, he ........(pass) it.
Correct Answer
would have passed
would've passed
'd have passed
Explanation
The correct answer is "would have passed," "would've passed," and "'d have passed." These options are all in the conditional perfect tense, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. They suggest that if he had studied for the exam, he would have successfully passed it.
14.
I ..............(buy) your mother a hamster, unless I was sure she really wanted one.
Correct Answer
wouldn't buy
would not buy
Explanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't buy" or "would not buy". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a hypothetical situation. They are saying that they would not buy a hamster for the speaker's mother unless they were sure she really wanted one. The contraction "wouldn't" is a shortened form of "would not", both of which convey the same meaning in this context.
15.
Unless it rains tomorrow, we ...............(swim) in the sea.
Correct Answer
will swim
'll swim
Explanation
The correct answer is "will swim,'ll swim" because the sentence is expressing a future possibility. The use of "unless" indicates a condition, which is if it doesn't rain tomorrow. In this case, the speaker is saying that if it doesn't rain, they will swim in the sea. Both "will swim" and "'ll swim" are acceptable ways to express future action in English.
16.
If I go on holiday next year, I ..............( take) some photos.
Correct Answer
will take
'll take
Explanation
The correct answer for this question is "will take" or "'ll take". Both options indicate a future action of taking photos if the person goes on holiday next year. "Will take" is the full form of the future tense, while "'ll take" is the contracted form.
17.
If I .........(have) enough money, I would have bought some souvenirs too.
Correct Answer
had had
'd had
Explanation
The correct answer is "had had,'d had". This is because the sentence is talking about a past unreal condition, where the person did not have enough money to buy souvenirs. The use of "had had" and "'d had" in the sentence indicates the past perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that happened before another action in the past. In this case, not having enough money happened before the action of buying souvenirs.
18.
Do you think the students ______ (have) a difficult time with this test right now?
Correct Answer
A. Are having
Explanation
The correct answer is "are having". This is because the question is asking about the students' current situation or state of experiencing difficulty with the test. The present continuous tense "are having" is used to describe an ongoing action or situation happening at the present moment.
19.
When I _______ the new teacher, I was so surprised. I _______ his class before!
Correct Answer
A. Met, had taken
Explanation
The correct answer is "met, had taken". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of taking the class (had taken) occurred before the action of meeting the new teacher (met).
20.
Is there ___________ solution to this problem?
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate that there is at least one solution to the problem. It implies that there are options or possibilities available, even if they are not specified or limited in number. "Some" and "a little" suggest a non-specific quantity, while "any" conveys the idea that there is at least one solution, regardless of the quantity or quality.
21.
It's too __________ for me. I can't eat it all
Explanation
The word "much" is the correct answer because it is used to describe an amount of something that is uncountable or cannot be easily quantified. In this context, "much" is used to express a large quantity or degree of something, indicating that the speaker is unable to eat all of it. The other options, "many" and "some," are used to describe countable nouns and would not be appropriate in this sentence.
22.
It's cold. Don't open _______ windows
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it implies that no windows should be opened, regardless of the quantity. "Some" suggests that a few windows can be opened, while "a little" implies a small amount of windows can be opened. However, since it is cold, the instruction is to not open any windows.
23.
How _________ cars are we taking?
Explanation
The correct answer is "many" because it indicates a large quantity of cars. "A lot" also suggests a large quantity, but "many" is a more precise and specific term. "A few" implies a small quantity, which is the opposite of what is being asked in the question.
24.
Danny eats ............ apple after lunch.
Explanation
The word "apple" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct article to use before it is "an."
25.
1. ___ you speak any foreign languages?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Can." This is because "Can" is used to ask about someone's ability or capability to do something. In this case, the question is asking about the ability to speak foreign languages.
26.
She __________ (look) unhappy.
Explanation
The correct answer is "looks". In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular, so we use the third-person singular form of the verb "look".
27.
Leonardo DiCaprio, ____ films include: Titanic, lives in the United States.
Explanation
The correct answer is "whose" because it is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this case, it is used to show that Leonardo DiCaprio is the owner of the films mentioned, including Titanic.
28.
3. Where's Nick? He ___ be in his office.
Explanation
The correct answer is "might" because it suggests that there is a possibility that Nick is in his office, but it is not certain. The word "might" indicates uncertainty or a lower level of probability compared to "must" or "is to."
29.
If I ........(leave) the window open, the carpet wouldn't have gotten wet.
Correct Answer
had left
'd left
Explanation
The correct answer is "had left,'d left". This is the correct answer because it correctly uses the past perfect tense to indicate an action that happened before another past action. In this case, the action of leaving the window open happened before the carpet got wet. The contraction "'d" is a shortened form of "had" in this context.
30.
Which question is correct?
Correct Answer
A. What are you looking for?
Explanation
The correct question is "What are you looking for?" because it follows the correct subject-verb agreement. The verb "looking" agrees with the subject "you" and is in the present continuous tense. The other options either have incorrect verb forms or lack the necessary auxiliary verb "are."
31.
To make a pancake, you need ________ eggs and flour
Explanation
To make a pancake, you need some eggs and flour. The word "some" indicates an unspecified quantity, which is appropriate for this context as the exact number of eggs and amount of flour needed may vary depending on the recipe or personal preference.
32.
Yuka _______ English for eight years by the time she _______ from university. (study, graduate)
Correct Answer
had studied graduated
had studied, graduated
'd studied graduated
'd studied, graduated
Explanation
Yuka had studied English for eight years by the time she graduated from university. The verb "had studied" is used in the past perfect tense to indicate an action that was completed before another past action (graduating). The use of "graduated" in the past simple tense indicates the completion of the action. The options 'd studied graduated and 'd studied, graduated are incorrect as they use contractions that are not grammatically appropriate in this context.
33.
Fraser _______ sushi before he _______ to Japan.
Correct Answer
A. Had never eaten, came
Explanation
The correct answer is "had never eaten, came". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past action. "Had never eaten" indicates that Fraser had never eaten sushi before the action of coming to Japan. "Came" is the past tense of the verb "come", indicating the action that occurred after Fraser had never eaten sushi.
34.
When we went to Osaka, my friend _______ a lot about the city because she _______ there many times.
Correct Answer
A. Knew, had been
Explanation
The correct answer is "knew, had been." This is because the first action of knowing about the city (knew) happened before the second action of visiting the city multiple times (had been).
35.
It was a very difficult movie, but I _______ it because I _______ the book.
Correct Answer
A. Understood, had read
Explanation
The correct answer is "understood, had read". The word "but" indicates a contrast between the difficulty of the movie and the speaker's ability to understand it. The word "understood" suggests that the speaker was able to comprehend the movie despite its difficulty. The phrase "had read" indicates that the speaker had previously read the book, which likely helped them understand the movie.
36.
Excuse me. I need ________ information about the trains to Guadalajara
Explanation
The phrase "Excuse me. I need some information about the trains to Guadalajara" indicates that the person is requesting a certain amount of information. The word "some" is used to express an unspecified quantity or amount, which is appropriate in this context. It suggests that the person is looking for at least a small amount of information, but not necessarily a large amount.
37.
Which question is correct?
Correct Answer
A. Are you having a good time?
Explanation
The correct question is "Are you having a good time?" This question is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking. The verb "having" is used correctly with the present continuous tense, indicating ongoing action. The other options are incorrect because they either use incorrect verb forms ("Do you having") or incorrect word order ("Have you a good time").
38.
When Airi _______ at school, she realized she _______ her textbook.
Correct Answer
A. Arrived, had forgotten
Explanation
This question is testing the understanding of past perfect and simple past tenses. The correct answer is "arrived, had forgotten" because it indicates that Airi first arrived at school and then realized that she had forgotten her textbook. The past perfect tense "had forgotten" is used to show that the forgetting happened before the simple past tense "arrived".
39.
When Yuka _______ washing the dishes, she _______ the TV on.
Correct Answer
A. Had finished, turned
Explanation
The correct answer is "had finished, turned". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another action in the past. "Had finished" indicates that Yuka completed washing the dishes before "turned" indicates that she turned on the TV.
40.
I couldn't solve ___________ of the Maths problems
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate an indefinite or unlimited quantity. In this sentence, "any" is used to show that the person was unable to solve any of the math problems, implying that they were unsuccessful in solving all of them.
41.
He is ........... butcher.
Explanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, "butcher" starts with a consonant sound, so the indefinite article "a" is used.
42.
It _____ (rain) a lot in January.
Explanation
The correct answer is "rains". In this sentence, the verb "rains" is used to describe a habitual action or a general truth. It indicates that it is a common occurrence for it to rain a lot in January. The verb form "rains" agrees with the subject "it" and is in the present simple tense.
43.
______ (wear) you a hat sometime?
Correct Answer
A. Do you wear a hat sometime?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Do you wear a hat sometime?" This is because the question is asking about a habitual action or behavior, which is better expressed using the present simple tense "do you wear" rather than the present continuous tense "are you wearing". The word "wearing" is incorrect because it should be "wear" to match the subject "you".
44.
What is the dog _____ (smell)?
Correct Answer
A. Smelling
Explanation
The correct answer is "smelling" because the question is asking for the present participle form of the verb "smell" to complete the sentence. "Smelling" is the correct form of the verb to use in this context.
45.
There's ___________ coffee in the pot
Explanation
The correct answer is "some" because it indicates an indefinite quantity of coffee in the pot. It suggests that there is at least a small amount of coffee available.
46.
5. Jack ___ go to hospital yesterday.
Explanation
The correct answer is "had to". This is because "had to" is used to express an obligation or necessity in the past. In this sentence, it implies that Jack had an obligation or necessity to go to the hospital yesterday.
47.
Which question is correct?
Correct Answer
A. What does that hamburger taste like?
Explanation
The correct question is "What does that hamburger taste like?" This question follows the correct subject-verb-object word order and uses the auxiliary verb "does" to form the question in the present tense. It also uses the correct adjective "like" to ask about the taste of the hamburger.
48.
Please, buy me a __________ apples for the cake
Explanation
The correct answer is "few" because the word "few" is used to indicate a small number or quantity of something. In this case, the speaker is asking for a small number of apples for the cake, suggesting that they do not need a large amount.
49.
2. Liz ___ get tired of her job. It is so boring.
Explanation
The correct answer is "must" because it indicates a strong necessity or obligation. In this context, it suggests that Liz has no choice but to get tired of her job because it is extremely boring. The word "must" implies that there is a logical conclusion or expectation based on the given information.