Part Of Speech - Ben2113
BEN2113 QUIZ - KIARA COLLEGE
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The Bravo brothers offered the use of ___________ computer for my report.
- A.
Theirs
- B.
Their
- C.
There
- D.
There's
Correct Answer
B. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "their" because it is used to show possession. In this sentence, the Bravo brothers are offering the use of their computer for the report.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The hero of the game was ___________ .
- A.
He
- B.
Him
- C.
They
- D.
Them
Correct Answer
A. HeExplanation
The correct answer is "he" because the question is asking for the hero of the game, which refers to a singular male. "He" is the pronoun used to refer to a male subject.Rate this question:
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- 3.
___________ was someone who became a champion in basketball.
- A.
He
- B.
His
- C.
Him
- D.
He's
Correct Answer
A. HeExplanation
The pronoun "He" is the correct answer because it is the subjective form of the pronoun, which is used as the subject of a sentence. In this case, the sentence is stating that someone became a champion in basketball, so "He" is the appropriate pronoun to refer to that person.Rate this question:
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- 4.
My mother baked __________ a cake on her birthday.
- A.
She
- B.
Her
- C.
Hers
- D.
He
Correct Answer
B. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "her" because it is the possessive form of the pronoun "she" and shows that the cake belongs to the mother.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The big house over there is __________ .
- A.
There's
- B.
Their
- C.
Their's
- D.
Theirs
Correct Answer
D. TheirsExplanation
The correct answer is "theirs" because it is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this context, it indicates that the big house belongs to a group of people who are not specified in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 6.
It was I and ____________ who made the project.
- A.
Her
- B.
Hers
- C.
She
- D.
Her's
Correct Answer
C. SheExplanation
The correct answer is "she" because it is the correct pronoun to use as the subject of the sentence. In this sentence, "I" and "she" are the two individuals who made the project. "She" is the subjective form of the pronoun, while "her" is the objective form. "Hers" and "her's" are possessive forms and do not fit grammatically in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The man took __________ to the zoo in the city.
- A.
They
- B.
Their
- C.
Them
- D.
Theirs
Correct Answer
C. ThemExplanation
The pronoun "them" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to a group of people or things that have already been mentioned or are known. In this sentence, "them" is used to refer to the group of people that the man took to the zoo in the city.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What impressed mommy and ___________ was that person never gave up amidst trials.
- A.
I
- B.
Me
- C.
She
- D.
He
Correct Answer
A. IExplanation
The correct answer is "I". The sentence suggests that the person being referred to impressed mommy and "I" by never giving up amidst trials. This implies that the speaker, who is most likely the one answering the question, was personally impressed by this person's resilience.Rate this question:
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- 9.
___________ parents didn't allow them to go to the party.
- A.
Theirs
- B.
There
- C.
Their
- D.
There's
Correct Answer
C. TheirExplanation
The word "their" is the correct answer because it is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this context, it indicates that the parents mentioned in the sentence do not allow "them" to go to the party.Rate this question:
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- 10.
This bag was given to ____________ by my best friend.
- A.
I
- B.
Me
- C.
Mine
- D.
She
Correct Answer
B. MeExplanation
The correct answer is "me". In this sentence, the bag was given to someone by the speaker's best friend. The pronoun "me" is used to refer to the speaker, indicating that the bag was given to the speaker by their best friend.Rate this question:
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- 11.
1. You can come to the meeting ______ you don't say anything.
- A.
So that
- B.
As long as
- C.
While
- D.
As if
- E.
Until
Correct Answer
B. As long asExplanation
The correct answer is "as long as". This phrase is used to express a condition or requirement that must be met in order for something else to happen. In this context, it means that you can come to the meeting as long as you don't say anything.Rate this question:
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- 12.
I'm not leaving ______ I get an apology from you.
- A.
Until
- B.
As if
- C.
While
- D.
As long as
- E.
So that
Correct Answer
A. UntilExplanation
The correct answer is "until" because it indicates that the person will not leave until they receive an apology. This word implies a condition that needs to be fulfilled before the action of leaving can occur.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I came here ______ you could give me an explanation.
- A.
So that
- B.
As long as
- C.
While
- D.
As if
- E.
Until
Correct Answer
A. So thatExplanation
The phrase "I came here so that you could give me an explanation" indicates that the speaker's purpose for coming to the current location was to receive an explanation from the person they are addressing. The phrase "so that" is commonly used to express the reason or purpose behind an action, making it the correct answer in this context.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Bob is very tall ______ Bill is very short.
- A.
As if
- B.
While
- C.
Until
- D.
As long as
- E.
So that
Correct Answer
B. WhileExplanation
The correct answer is "while" because it indicates a contrast or comparison between Bob being very tall and Bill being very short. "While" is used to show two opposing or contrasting ideas in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
You look ______ you've seen a ghost.
- A.
As long as
- B.
So that
- C.
Until
- D.
As if
- E.
While
Correct Answer
D. As ifExplanation
The phrase "as if" is used to compare someone's appearance or behavior to that of seeing a ghost. It implies that the person's expression or reaction is similar to how one would look if they had encountered a supernatural entity.Rate this question:
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- 16.
I'm going shopping for food this evening ______ I don't have to go at the weekend.
- A.
So that
- B.
As long as
- C.
While
- D.
As if
- E.
Until
Correct Answer
A. So thatExplanation
The correct answer is "so that". This is because the phrase "so that" is used to show purpose or intention. In this context, the speaker is stating that they are going shopping for food this evening with the purpose or intention of not having to go at the weekend. The phrase "so that" effectively conveys this meaning.Rate this question:
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- 17.
1. I refuse to pay anything ______ you do the work properly.
- A.
As long as
- B.
While
- C.
As if
- D.
Until
- E.
So that
Correct Answer
D. UntilExplanation
The correct answer is "until" because it indicates that the speaker will not pay anything unless the work is done properly. The word "until" suggests a condition or requirement that needs to be met before payment is made.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which is an Adjective?
- A.
Run
- B.
Jump
- C.
Colorful
- D.
Answer
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. ColorfulExplanation
The word "colorful" is an adjective because it describes or gives more information about a noun. It describes something that has many colors or is vibrant in appearance. In contrast, the words "run" and "jump" are verbs as they describe actions, not qualities or characteristics of nouns. Therefore, "colorful" is the only option that fits the category of an adjective.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which is an Adjective?
- A.
Fast
- B.
Colorful
- C.
Beautiful
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the given options - fast, colorful, and beautiful - are adjectives. An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun by giving more information about its qualities or characteristics. In this case, all three options describe the qualities of something: fast describes the speed, colorful describes the appearance, and beautiful describes the aesthetic appeal. Therefore, all of the above options are adjectives.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Yesterday Tom ______ to the store.
- A.
In
- B.
Go
- C.
Went
Correct Answer
C. WentExplanation
The verb "went" is the past tense form of "go". Since the sentence is in the past tense ("Yesterday"), the correct answer is "went".Rate this question:
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- 21.
The past tense of look is looks.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 22.
Yesterday he ______ a walk in the park.
- A.
Takes
- B.
Took
- C.
Take
Correct Answer
B. TookExplanation
The correct answer is "took" because it is the past tense form of the verb "take". The sentence is referring to an action that happened in the past, so the past tense is required.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What's the past tense of "buy"
- A.
Buyed
- B.
Bought
- C.
Buy
Correct Answer
B. BoughtExplanation
This is an irregular verbRate this question:
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- 24.
Drink
- A.
Drunk
- B.
Drank
- C.
Drinked
Correct Answer
B. DrankExplanation
"Drank" is the past tense of the verb "drink". It is used to indicate that someone consumed a beverage in the past. "Drinked" is not a correct past tense form of the verb "drink". Therefore, the correct answer is "drank".Rate this question:
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- 25.
Choose
- A.
Chose
- B.
Choosed
- C.
Chase
Correct Answer
A. ChoseExplanation
The correct answer is "chose". "Chose" is the past tense of the verb "choose". In this question, we are asked to select the correct form of the verb, and "chose" is the only option that is grammatically correct in this context. "Choose" is the present tense, "choosed" is not a valid word, and "chase" is a different word with a different meaning.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Eat
- A.
Eated
- B.
Eating
- C.
Ate
Correct Answer
C. AteExplanation
The word "ate" is the past tense form of the verb "eat". It is used to describe an action that occurred in the past, specifically when someone consumed food. In this case, "ate" is the correct answer because it matches the given list of words related to eating, and it is the appropriate past tense form of the verb "eat".Rate this question:
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- 27.
Take
- A.
Taked
- B.
Took
- C.
Taking
Correct Answer
B. TookExplanation
The correct answer is "took" because it is the past tense form of the verb "take". In this context, "took" indicates that the action of taking has already happened in the past.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Write the simple past tense of wash.
Correct Answer
washedExplanation
The simple past tense of the verb "wash" is "washed." This form is used to describe an action that occurred in the past and has already been completed. In this case, it refers to the act of cleaning something by using water and soap or detergent.Rate this question:
- 29.
Write the simple past tense of come.
Correct Answer
cameExplanation
The simple past tense of "come" is "came".Rate this question:
- 30.
Write the simple past tense of have.
Correct Answer
hadExplanation
The simple past tense of "have" is "had."Rate this question:
- 31.
Write the simple past tense of open.
Correct Answer
openedExplanation
The simple past tense of the verb "open" is "opened". This form is used to indicate that something was opened in the past.Rate this question:
- 32.
Write the simple past tense of go.
Correct Answer
wentExplanation
"Went" is the correct simple past tense form of the verb "go". In the past tense, "went" is used to indicate that someone or something moved or traveled from one place to another. It is the past tense form of "go" and is used when referring to an action that occurred in the past.Rate this question:
- 33.
Write the simple past tense of do.
Correct Answer
didExplanation
The simple past tense of "do" is "did."Rate this question:
- 34.
Write the simple past tense of love.
Correct Answer
lovedExplanation
The simple past tense of "love" is "loved." This is because when we talk about an action that happened in the past, we use the simple past tense. In this case, the action of "loving" happened in the past, so we add "-ed" to the base form of the verb "love" to form the simple past tense.Rate this question:
- 35.
Last night he _____ a letter to his mother.
- A.
Writed
- B.
Write
- C.
Wrote
Correct Answer
C. WroteExplanation
The correct answer is "wrote." In this sentence, we are talking about an action that happened in the past. The past tense of the verb "write" is "wrote." Therefore, the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence is "wrote."Rate this question:
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- 36.
The student _____ on the chair
- A.
Sat
- B.
Sitted
- C.
Sitting
Correct Answer
A. SatExplanation
The correct answer is "sat" because it is the past tense form of the verb "sit" and matches with the subject "student" in the sentence. "Sitted" is not a correct word in English, and "sitting" is the present participle form of the verb, which does not fit the past tense context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 37.
We _____ dinner at 6 o'clock last night.
- A.
Ate
- B.
Eat
- C.
Eaten
Correct Answer
A. AteExplanation
The correct answer is "ate" because it is the past tense form of the verb "eat." In this sentence, it is indicated that the action of having dinner occurred in the past, specifically at 6 o'clock last night. Therefore, "ate" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 38.
We _____ at the airport late and missed our flight.
- A.
Arrove
- B.
Arrived
- C.
Arrive
Correct Answer
B. ArrivedExplanation
The correct answer is "arrived". In the sentence, "We arrived at the airport late and missed our flight," the verb "arrived" is used to indicate the action of reaching the airport. This is the appropriate past tense form of the verb "arrive" to match the subject "we" and the past tense context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 39.
We _____ a good movie last night.
- A.
Seen
- B.
See
- C.
Saw
Correct Answer
C. SawExplanation
The correct answer is "saw" because it is the past tense form of the verb "see." In the given sentence, the action of watching a movie occurred in the past, so the past tense is required. "Seen" is the past participle form and is used with auxiliary verbs, while "see" is the base form and does not indicate past tense. Therefore, "saw" is the correct choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Oh no! I _____ I had a test today!
- A.
Forgot
- B.
Forget
- C.
Forgetted
Correct Answer
A. ForgotExplanation
The correct answer is "forgot". This is because "forgot" is the past tense of the verb "forget". In the given sentence, the speaker is expressing regret or surprise about not remembering that they had a test today. The verb "forgot" accurately conveys this meaning in the past tense.Rate this question:
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- 41.
I _____ 50 miles to go to the sale yesterday.
- A.
Drived
- B.
Drives
- C.
Drove
Correct Answer
C. DroveExplanation
The correct answer is "drove" because it is the past tense form of the verb "drive." In the sentence, the speaker is referring to an action that happened in the past, indicating that they traveled 50 miles to go to the sale yesterday.Rate this question:
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- 42.
I _____ my mother to make cookies.
- A.
Asked
- B.
Asking
- C.
Asks
Correct Answer
A. AskedExplanation
The correct answer is "asked" because it is the past tense form of the verb "ask". In the given sentence, the action of asking the mother to make cookies has already happened in the past.Rate this question:
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- 43.
We are .... football team.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
Be
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, the noun "team" begins with a consonant sound, so the indefinite article "a" is used before it.Rate this question:
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- 44.
..... orange is sweet
- A.
The
- B.
A
- C.
An
- D.
Was
Correct Answer
C. AnExplanation
The word "an" is the correct answer because it is used before a singular noun starting with a vowel sound. In this case, the noun is "orange" which starts with a vowel sound ("o"), so "an" is used instead of "a".Rate this question:
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- 45.
.......... man must eat.
- A.
An
- B.
A
- C.
Is
- D.
Be
Correct Answer
B. AExplanation
The word "man" is singular, so it requires the indefinite article "a" before it. "An" is used before words that start with a vowel sound, and "is" and "be" are incorrect verb forms in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is "a".Rate this question:
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- 46.
I lost ......... book you lent me.
- A.
A
- B.
Were
- C.
Be
- D.
The
Correct Answer
D. TheExplanation
The word "the" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate article to use before the noun "book" in this context. The speaker is referring to a specific book that was lent to them by someone, so the definite article "the" is used to indicate that it is a particular book.Rate this question:
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- 47.
......... hour
- A.
An
- B.
The
- C.
A
- D.
Be
Correct Answer
A. AnExplanation
The correct answer is "an". In English grammar, the indefinite article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Since "hour" begins with the vowel sound "au", "an" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 48.
The crow is ....... cleaver bird.
- A.
An
- B.
Was
- C.
A
- D.
Were
Correct Answer
C. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a" because "a" is used before a singular noun that begins with a consonant sound, such as "clever." In this case, "clever" begins with a consonant sound ("kl-"), so "a" is the appropriate article to use.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Call .... doctor
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a" because the word "doctor" does not start with a vowel sound. The indefinite article "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.Rate this question:
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- 50.
.........Evening.
- A.
The
- B.
An
- C.
A
Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
The correct answer is "an" because it is used before a word starting with a vowel sound. In this case, "evening" starts with the vowel sound "e," so "an" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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