English Placement Test Quiz: Trivia!

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1. ____? I'm from Italy.

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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.

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2. ____'s your name? Thomas

Explanation

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.

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3. Sorry, ____ Paul. My name's Eric.

Explanation

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.

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4. This is Lucy and her brother, Dan. ____ my friends.

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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.

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5. I'm from Milan. ____ is in Italy.             

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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.

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6. Do you like Chinese ____?

Explanation

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.

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7. I'd like ____ omelette, please.

Explanation

The word "omelette" starts with a vowel sound, specifically the sound /ɒ/, which is similar to the sound of the letter "a" in "an". Therefore, the correct article to use before "omelette" is "an".

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  • Gina is married to John. He's her ____

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Gina is married to John, so he is her husband.

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9. ____ two airports in the city.

Explanation

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.

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10. She's only four but she ____.

Explanation

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".

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11. I love this watch! It's ____.

Explanation

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."

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12. My name's Pete and this is Sylvia. ____ doctors from France.

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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.

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13. When do you play tennis? ____ Mondays.               

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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".

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14. And here is your ____.

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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.

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15. ____? No, he isn't.            

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.

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16. It's my mum's birthday next week. I ____ her a present right away.

Explanation

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.

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17. He doesn't have a car so he often uses public ____.

Explanation

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.

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18. I don't  ____ on Sundays

Explanation

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.

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19. Excuse me, how ____ your last name? It´s R-I-L-E-Y

Explanation

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.

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20. We ____ that film last week.

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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.

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21. Excuse me, ____ is the T-shirt?              It's $ 25.000.

Explanation

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.

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22. Brad Pitt is a popular actor but I don't like ____.

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The given correct answer is "him". This implies that the speaker does not like Brad Pitt personally.

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23. Mandy is over there. She's ____ a blue T-shirt and jeans.

Explanation

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.

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24. Oh, ____ are my keys!

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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.

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25. She ____ a dog.

Explanation

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.

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26. I'm Jeff Caine. Nice to ____ you, Mr Caine

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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.

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27. What is ____?

Explanation

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.

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28. I go to work ____ train.

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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.

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29. ____ is the school? It's 50 years old

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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.

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30. Stephen ____ for our company

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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.

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31. Can I help you? No, thanks. i´m just _____

Explanation

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.

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32. Your bag is next ____ the table.

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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.

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33. What time ____ work?

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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?"

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34. ____ to the cinema.

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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".

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35. They hardly ____ visit us.

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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.

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36. ____ at school last week?

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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.

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37. He ____ tennis with me yesterday.

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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.

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38. Were you at home at 5 p.m. yesterday?               No, I ____

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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.

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39. We usually ____ shopping in a supermarket.

Explanation

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.

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40. She was born ____ May 6th, 1979

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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.

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____? I'm from Italy.
____'s your name? Thomas
Sorry, ____ Paul. My name's Eric.
This is Lucy and her brother, Dan. ____ my friends.
I'm from Milan. ____ is in Italy.        ...
Do you like Chinese ____?
I'd like ____ omelette, please.
VOCABULARY SECTION...
____ two airports in the city.
She's only four but she ____.
I love this watch! It's ____.
My name's Pete and this is Sylvia. ____ doctors from France.
When do you play tennis? ____ Mondays.        ...
And here is your ____.
____? No, he isn't.            
It's my mum's birthday next week. I ____ her a present right...
He doesn't have a car so he often uses public ____.
I don't  ____ on Sundays
Excuse me, how ____ your last name? It´s R-I-L-E-Y
We ____ that film last week.
Excuse me, ____ is the T-shirt?...
Brad Pitt is a popular actor but I don't like ____.
Mandy is over there. She's ____ a blue T-shirt and jeans.
Oh, ____ are my keys!
She ____ a dog.
I'm Jeff Caine. Nice to ____ you, Mr Caine
What is ____?
I go to work ____ train.
____ is the school? It's 50 years old
Stephen ____ for our company
Can I help you? No, thanks. i´m just _____
Your bag is next ____ the table.
What time ____ work?
____ to the cinema.
They hardly ____ visit us.
____ at school last week?
He ____ tennis with me yesterday.
Were you at home at 5 p.m....
We usually ____ shopping in a supermarket.
She was born ____ May 6th, 1979
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