English Placement Test Quiz: Trivia!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
____'s your name? Thomas
- A.
How
- B.
Who
- C.
What
Correct Answer
C. WhatExplanation
The question is asking for the interrogative pronoun that is used to ask for someone's name. "What" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 2.
This is Lucy and her brother, Dan. ____ my friends.
- A.
We're
- B.
They're
- C.
You're
Correct Answer
B. They'reExplanation
The correct answer is "They're." This is because the sentence is introducing Lucy and her brother Dan, and the pronoun "they" is used to refer to multiple people. Therefore, "They're" is the correct contraction to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 3.
____? I'm from Italy.
- A.
Where are you from?
- B.
From where you are?
- C.
Where you are from?
Correct Answer
A. Where are you from?Explanation
The correct answer is "Where are you from?" This is the correct question form to ask someone about their place of origin. The other options are incorrect because they do not follow the correct question structure.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I'm from Milan. ____ is in Italy.
- A.
She
- B.
It
- C.
He
Correct Answer
B. ItExplanation
The correct answer is "It" because the pronoun "It" is used to refer to a place or thing, and in this case, "Milan" is a place.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Excuse me, how ____ your last name? It´s R-I-L-E-Y
- A.
Spell
- B.
You spell
- C.
Do you spell
Correct Answer
C. Do you spellExplanation
The correct answer is "do you spell". In this context, the person is asking for clarification on how to spell the last name. The phrase "do you spell" is used to inquire about the specific spelling of a word or name.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Oh, ____ are my keys!
- A.
This
- B.
These
- C.
That
Correct Answer
B. TheseExplanation
The correct answer is "These". The word "these" is used to refer to objects that are near the speaker or have been previously mentioned. In this case, the speaker is referring to their keys, which are likely within their immediate vicinity. Therefore, "these" is the appropriate word to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I'd like ____ omelette, please.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
Two
Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
The word "omelette" starts with a vowel sound, specifically the sound /É’/, which is similar to the sound of the letter "a" in "an". Therefore, the correct article to use before "omelette" is "an".Rate this question:
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- 8.
And here is your ____.
- A.
Desk
- B.
Desks.
- C.
A desk
Correct Answer
A. DeskExplanation
The given answer "desk" is correct because it is the most suitable option to complete the sentence. The sentence structure suggests that the speaker is offering or presenting something, and "desk" is a noun that fits in this context. The other options, "desks" and "a desk," are also nouns, but they do not fit as well grammatically or contextually. Therefore, "desk" is the best choice for completing the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
My name's Pete and this is Sylvia. ____ doctors from France.
- A.
I'm
- B.
We're
- C.
She's
Correct Answer
B. We'reExplanation
The correct answer is "We're." This is because Pete is introducing both himself and Sylvia as doctors from France. Since "We're" is the contraction of "we are," it accurately represents the plural form of "I am" and is the appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Sorry, ____ Paul. My name's Eric.
- A.
I isn't
- B.
I'm not
- C.
I aren't
Correct Answer
B. I'm notExplanation
The correct answer is "I'm not." In this sentence, the speaker is apologizing to Paul and introducing themselves as Eric. The contraction "I'm" is short for "I am," and the word "not" is used to negate the statement. Therefore, the speaker is saying that their name is not Paul.Rate this question:
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- 11.
____? No, he isn't.
- A.
Is this your phone?
- B.
Are you from Italy?
- C.
Is Mr Banning a teacher?
Correct Answer
C. Is Mr Banning a teacher?Explanation
The given correct answer is "Is Mr Banning a teacher?" because the question is asking whether Mr Banning is a teacher or not. The response "No, he isn't." implies that Mr Banning is not a teacher.Rate this question:
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- 12.
____ is the school? It's 50 years old
- A.
How many years
- B.
How much years
- C.
How old
Correct Answer
C. How oldExplanation
The question is asking for the appropriate way to ask about the age of the school. "How old" is the correct phrase to use when inquiring about the age of a person, place, or thing. In this case, it is used to ask about the age of the school, which is stated to be 50 years old.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is ____?
- A.
Job´s Mary
- B.
Mary job
- C.
Mary's job
Correct Answer
C. Mary's jobExplanation
The correct answer is "Mary's job" because it correctly shows possession. The use of the apostrophe and the letter "s" after Mary indicates that the job belongs to Mary.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Your bag is next ____ the table.
- A.
On
- B.
To
- C.
Of
Correct Answer
B. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, "next to" is a prepositional phrase that indicates the location of the bag in relation to the table. The preposition "to" is commonly used to show proximity or closeness, so it is the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 15.
I go to work ____ train.
- A.
With
- B.
By
- C.
In
Correct Answer
B. ByExplanation
The correct answer is "by". This is because when we say "I go to work by train," we are indicating the mode of transportation that is used to travel to work. "By" is commonly used to show the means or method of transportation.Rate this question:
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- 16.
She ____ a dog.
- A.
Not have
- B.
Don't have
- C.
Doesn't have
Correct Answer
C. Doesn't haveExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't have" because it is the correct form of the verb "have" for the pronoun "she" in the present tense. The word "doesn't" is the contraction of "does not," which is used with the third person singular pronouns (he, she, it) to form negative sentences. Therefore, "doesn't have" indicates that she does not possess a dog.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Stephen ____ for our company
- A.
Work
- B.
Works
- C.
Is work
Correct Answer
B. WorksExplanation
The correct answer is "works" because it agrees with the subject "Stephen" in the sentence. When using the third person singular pronoun "he," "she," or "it," we add an "s" to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "works" is the correct form in this context.Rate this question:
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- 18.
When do you play tennis? ____ Mondays.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "On" because when referring to specific days of the week, we use the preposition "on". In this case, the question is asking about the specific day when the person plays tennis, which is Mondays. Therefore, the correct phrase to complete the sentence is "On Mondays".Rate this question:
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- 19.
What time ____ work?
- A.
He starts
- B.
Do he starts
- C.
Does he starts
Correct Answer
C. Does he startsExplanation
The correct answer is "does he starts" because when asking a question about a third person singular subject (he), we need to use the auxiliary verb "does" followed by the base form of the main verb (start). The correct sentence structure is "Does he start?"Rate this question:
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- 20.
____ two airports in the city.
- A.
There is
- B.
There are
- C.
It is
Correct Answer
B. There areExplanation
The correct answer is "There are" because the sentence is referring to multiple airports in the city, indicating a plural subject. "There are" is the correct verb form to use with a plural subject.Rate this question:
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- 21.
____ at school last week?
- A.
Do you were
- B.
Was you
- C.
Were you
Correct Answer
C. Were youExplanation
The correct answer is "Were you." This is the correct form of the question in past tense. "Were" is the past tense of "are" and is used with the pronoun "you" to form questions.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Brad Pitt is a popular actor but I don't like ____.
- A.
Him
- B.
His
- C.
Her
Correct Answer
A. HimExplanation
The given correct answer is "him". This implies that the speaker does not like Brad Pitt personally.Rate this question:
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- 23.
We ____ that film last week.
- A.
See
- B.
Saw
- C.
Sees
Correct Answer
B. SawExplanation
The correct answer is "saw" because it is the past tense of the verb "see." In the given sentence, the action of seeing the film took place in the past, so the verb needs to be in the past tense.Rate this question:
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- 24.
He ____ tennis with me yesterday.
- A.
Doesn't played
- B.
Didn't played
- C.
Didn't play
Correct Answer
C. Didn't playExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't play." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and requires the use of the auxiliary verb "did" to form the negative past simple. The base form of the main verb "play" is used after "did" without the "-ed" ending.Rate this question:
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- 25.
____ to the cinema.
- A.
We don't go often
- B.
We don't often go
- C.
Often we don't go
Correct Answer
A. We don't go oftenExplanation
The correct answer is "We don't go often" because in English, adverbs of frequency usually come before the main verb. In this sentence, "often" is an adverb of frequency and it should come after the auxiliary verb "do" and before the main verb "go". Therefore, the correct sentence structure is "We don't go often".Rate this question:
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- 26.
She was born ____ May 6th, 1979
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". This preposition is used to indicate a specific day or date. In this case, it is used to specify the day on which she was born, which is May 6th, 1979.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Were you at home at 5 p.m. yesterday? No, I ____
- A.
Didn't
- B.
Am not
- C.
Wasn't
Correct Answer
C. Wasn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "wasn't." This answer is correct because it is the past tense form of the verb "to be" for the first person singular pronoun "I." It indicates that the speaker was not at home at 5 p.m. yesterday.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Excuse me, ____ is the T-shirt? It's $ 25.000.
- A.
What expensive
- B.
How much
- C.
How many
Correct Answer
B. How muchExplanation
The correct answer is "how much". This question is asking for the price of the T-shirt, so the appropriate response would be to ask "how much" it costs.Rate this question:
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- 29.
She's only four but she ____.
- A.
Can read
- B.
Cans read
- C.
Cans reads
Correct Answer
A. Can readExplanation
The correct answer is "can read" because "can" is the correct form of the modal verb to indicate ability in the present tense. The base form of the verb "read" is used after "can" without the -s ending because it is not necessary to add -s to the verb when using the modal verb "can".Rate this question:
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- 30.
It's my mum's birthday next week. I ____ her a present right away.
- A.
Buy
- B.
Am going to buy
- C.
Buying
Correct Answer
B. Am going to buyExplanation
The correct answer is "am going to buy". This is because the sentence is referring to a future action (mum's birthday next week) and the phrase "am going to" is used to express future plans or intentions. Therefore, it is appropriate to use "am going to buy" to indicate the speaker's intention to purchase a present for their mum.Rate this question:
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- 31.
VOCABULARY SECTION
- Gina is married to John. He's her ____
- A.
Uncle
- B.
Husband
- C.
Wife
Correct Answer
B. HusbandExplanation
Gina is married to John, so he is her husband.Rate this question:
- 32.
We usually ____ shopping in a supermarket.
- A.
Make
- B.
Do
- C.
Go
Correct Answer
B. DoExplanation
The verb "do" is used to talk about general activities or tasks, such as doing homework or doing the laundry. In this sentence, "do" is the most appropriate choice because it is used to describe the activity of shopping in a supermarket, which is a general task or activity. The verbs "make" and "go" do not fit in this context because they do not accurately convey the action of shopping in a supermarket.Rate this question:
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- 33.
I love this watch! It's ____.
- A.
Cheap
- B.
Small
- C.
Really beautiful
Correct Answer
C. Really beautifulExplanation
The statement "I love this watch!" indicates a positive sentiment towards the watch. The word "really" intensifies the adjective "beautiful," suggesting that the watch is exceptionally attractive. Therefore, the correct answer is "really beautiful."Rate this question:
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- 34.
He doesn't have a car so he often uses public ____.
- A.
Taxi
- B.
Transportation
- C.
Car
Correct Answer
B. TransportationExplanation
The given sentence states that the person does not have a car, so it implies that he relies on some other means of getting around. The word "transportation" fits perfectly in this context as it refers to the general act of moving people or goods from one place to another. This encompasses various modes of public transportation like buses, trains, taxis, etc.Rate this question:
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- 35.
I don't ____ on Sundays
- A.
Job
- B.
Office
- C.
Work
Correct Answer
C. WorkExplanation
The correct answer is "work" because the sentence is stating that the speaker does not engage in any work-related activities on Sundays. This implies that they do not perform any job or office-related tasks on that particular day.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Do you like Chinese ____?
- A.
Kitchen
- B.
Food
- C.
Cook
Correct Answer
B. FoodExplanation
The question is asking for a preference towards a certain type of Chinese cuisine. The correct answer is "food" because it is the most appropriate option to complete the sentence and express a liking for Chinese cuisine in general. The other options, "kitchen" and "cook," do not fit the sentence grammatically or semantically.Rate this question:
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- 37.
They hardly ____ visit us.
- A.
Ever
- B.
Sometimes
- C.
Never
Correct Answer
A. EverExplanation
The word "ever" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker's family rarely or almost never visits them. This word implies that there have been very few instances or occasions when the speaker's family has come to visit. It suggests a low frequency or occurrence of visits from the speaker's family.Rate this question:
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- 38.
I'm Jeff Caine. Nice to ____ you, Mr Caine
- A.
Speak
- B.
Talk
- C.
Meet
Correct Answer
C. MeetExplanation
The correct answer is "meet" because it is the most appropriate word to use in this context when introducing oneself to someone. When meeting someone for the first time, it is common to say "Nice to meet you," which indicates that the speaker is pleased to make the acquaintance of the person they are speaking to.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Can I help you? No, thanks. i´m just _____
- A.
Watching
- B.
Looking
- C.
Seeing
Correct Answer
B. LookingExplanation
The correct answer is "looking". In this context, the person is indicating that they are simply observing or searching for something visually, rather than actively participating or engaging in any other activity.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Mandy is over there. She's ____ a blue T-shirt and jeans.
- A.
Having
- B.
Wearing
- C.
Doing
Correct Answer
B. WearingExplanation
The correct answer is "wearing" because it is the most appropriate verb to describe the action of putting on clothes. In this sentence, it indicates that Mandy is currently dressed in a blue T-shirt and jeans.Rate this question:
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