Passive Causative

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1. Alcatraz Prison ____ is located in San Francisco Bay, was a depressing place to live.

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The correct answer is "which". This is because "which" is used to provide additional information about Alcatraz Prison being located in San Francisco Bay. It is a relative pronoun that introduces a relative clause and helps to connect the two parts of the sentence.

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This quiz focuses on the passive causative form in English grammar, assessing the ability to recognize and construct sentences where actions are performed indirectly by an agent. It's... see moreessential for learners aiming to enhance their grammatical precision in academic and professional English. see less

2. The government ---- that the tasks ---- with great success.

Explanation

The correct answer is "confirms / have been maintained." In this sentence, the subject "government" should be followed by the present tense verb "confirms" to match the singular form. Additionally, the use of "have been maintained" is appropriate to indicate that the tasks have been consistently and successfully carried out in the past.

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3. He ---- his first collection of poems in the early eighties and since that time he ---- by critics and public.

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The correct answer is "published / has been praised". The sentence is in the past tense, so "published" is the correct verb form to use. Additionally, the use of "since that time" indicates that the action of being praised started in the past and continues to the present, which is why "has been praised" is the correct verb form to use.

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4. Most of the patient visits ---- to physician assistants in the recent years all around he world. 

Explanation

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of patient visits to physician assistants worldwide. This suggests that a large number of patient visits have already taken place. The phrase "have been made" indicates that these visits have occurred in the past and are ongoing.

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5. ---- its creation in 1903, the High Court of Australia has been responsible for interpreting the constitution.

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The correct answer is "Since". This is because the word "since" is used to indicate a specific point in time or cause and effect relationship. In this case, it suggests that the High Court of Australia has been responsible for interpreting the constitution from the time of its creation in 1903.

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6. ---- the emphasis on the technical study of language and literature, Roman education was remote from the real world and the interests of the schoolboys.

Explanation

The phrase "Because of" is the correct answer because it indicates a cause and effect relationship between the emphasis on the technical study of language and literature and the remote nature of Roman education from the real world and the interests of the schoolboys. It suggests that the reason for the disconnect between education and real-world interests is the heavy focus on technical study.

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7. We can very confidently predict that if more of the forests ----, there ---- erosion 

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The correct answer is "are cut / will be." This is because the use of the present tense "are cut" indicates that the action of cutting forests is ongoing or continuous. The future tense "will be" suggests that the consequence of cutting forests, which is erosion, will occur in the future as a result of the ongoing action.

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8. Choose the correct option below when it comes to commas before conjunctions:

Explanation

The correct answer is "I would go for a walk, but it’s raining outside." This is the correct option because it follows the rule of using a comma before the coordinating conjunction "but" to separate two independent clauses. The comma helps to indicate a pause in the sentence and make the meaning clear.

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9. With a comprehensive international report, the country's position In the regional and global arena ---- with measurable criteria.

Explanation

The correct answer is "will be identified". In the given sentence, the future tense is used to express that the country's position in the regional and global arena will be determined or recognized through a comprehensive international report. The use of "will be" indicates that this identification process is yet to happen in the future.

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10. ---- T.S. Eliot published few poems, they have had a tremendous influence on modern poetic technique.

Explanation

The correct answer is "although". This conjunction is used to introduce a contrast or concession between two ideas. In this case, it is used to show that despite T.S. Eliot publishing only a few poems, they still had a significant impact on modern poetic technique. The word "although" helps to emphasize the surprising or unexpected nature of this influence.

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11. No clinical studies ---- in this child disease research so far.

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The correct answer is "have been completed." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of completing clinical studies in child disease research has happened in the past and is still relevant in the present. The use of "have been" suggests that the studies were completed by someone or a group of people.

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12. These differences between two photographs ---- with the help of Photoshop.

Explanation

The correct answer is "could have been removed." This implies that the differences between the two photographs had the potential to be eliminated using Photoshop. The phrase "could have" suggests that it was possible to remove the differences, but it does not indicate whether or not they were actually removed.

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13. Choose the correct sentence.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Chip is the kind of person whom my parents warned me about." The word "whom" is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition, while "who" is used as the subject of a sentence. In this case, "whom" is used because it is the object of the verb "warned."

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14. Abundance of prey can vary locally within a region. ----, whales must be prepared to move constantly in search of the highest food densities.

Explanation

The word "Thus" indicates that the statement following it is a conclusion or result of the previous statement. In this case, the previous statement mentions that the abundance of prey can vary locally within a region. The use of "Thus" suggests that because of this variation in prey abundance, whales must be prepared to constantly move in search of areas with the highest food densities.

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15. Choose the correct option

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The correct answer is "The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now." This is the correct option because it uses proper punctuation and grammar. The semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses, and the comma is used to indicate a pause in the sentence. The use of "therefore" also indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the order being requested and the expectation of the shipment arriving.

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16. Additionally, not everyone is glamorous, and viewers can ___ characters as people who could live next door.

Explanation

The given correct answer is "relate to". This means that not everyone is glamorous and viewers can understand or connect with these characters as regular people who could live next door. The phrase "relate to" implies that the viewers can find similarities or common experiences with these characters, making them more relatable and realistic.

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17. It ---- that his music ---- thousands of people in the next years.

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The correct answer is "is thought / will influence". This is because the sentence is discussing a belief or opinion about something happening in the present (his music being influential) and a future outcome (influencing thousands of people). The use of "is thought" indicates the present belief, and "will influence" indicates the future outcome.

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18. Choose the correct sentence

Explanation

The correct sentence is "What are your children’s names?" because it uses the correct possessive form of "children" by using an apostrophe followed by an "s" after the word "children". This indicates that the names belong to the children.

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19. Epilepsy ---- to be caused by poor air, which ---- to be carried by the veins to the brain.

Explanation

In the past, it was believed and thought that epilepsy was caused by poor air, which was thought to be carried by the veins to the brain. This suggests that there was a historical belief or understanding that poor air quality could lead to epilepsy, and this belief was commonly held at that time.

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20. Choose the correct sentence

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The correct answer is "She left Albany, New York, on January 18 of that year." The commas are used to set off the additional information "New York" to specify which Albany is being referred to. The comma after "January 18" is used to separate the date from the phrase "of that year." This punctuation follows standard grammar rules for clarity and readability.

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21. The water ___ I drank last night contained a lot of sodium.

Explanation

The word "that" is the correct answer because it is used to introduce a restrictive clause that provides essential information about the water. In this context, "that" is used to specify the specific water that the speaker is referring to, which is the water they drank last night.

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22. The poor bird ---- and all its efforts to escape from the trap ---- in vain.

Explanation

The correct answer is "had been captured / were". The use of the past perfect tense "had been captured" indicates that the bird was captured before the events mentioned in the sentence. The verb "were" is used to show that the bird's efforts to escape were unsuccessful.

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23. He asked me ___ my phone was receiving cell service.

Explanation

The correct answer is "whether" because it is used to introduce a direct question and is commonly used to ask about choices or possibilities. In this case, the person is asking about the status of the phone's cell service.

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24. Choose the correct sentence

Explanation

The correct answer is "Ella was the better of the two sisters at gymnastics." This sentence implies that Ella was more skilled or talented in gymnastics compared to her sister. It suggests that while both sisters may be good at gymnastics, Ella was superior or had a higher level of proficiency.

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25. Stephen Crane's schooling was not continuous; ---- he read all of the 19th-century English writers and the Greek and Latin classics.

Explanation

The correct answer is "nonetheless". This word is used to contrast the fact that Stephen Crane's schooling was not continuous with the fact that he still managed to read all of the 19th-century English writers and the Greek and Latin classics. It implies that despite the interruptions in his education, he was still able to pursue his passion for literature.

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Alcatraz Prison ____ is located in San Francisco Bay, was a depressing...
The government ---- that the tasks ---- with great success.
He ---- his first collection of poems in the early eighties and since...
Most of the patient visits ---- to physician assistants in the recent...
---- its creation in 1903, the High Court of Australia has been...
---- the emphasis on the technical study of language and literature,...
We can very confidently predict that if more of the forests ----,...
Choose the correct option below when it comes to commas before...
With a comprehensive international report, the country's position...
---- T.S. Eliot published few poems, they have had a tremendous...
No clinical studies ---- in this child disease research so far.
These differences between two photographs ---- with the help of...
Choose the correct sentence.
Abundance of prey can vary locally within a region. ----, whales must...
Choose the correct option
Additionally, not everyone is glamorous, and viewers can ___...
It ---- that his music ---- thousands of people in the next years.
Choose the correct sentence
Epilepsy ---- to be caused by poor air, which ---- to be carried by...
Choose the correct sentence
The water ___ I drank last night contained a lot of sodium.
The poor bird ---- and all its efforts to escape from the trap ---- in...
He asked me ___ my phone was receiving cell service.
Choose the correct sentence
Stephen Crane's schooling was not continuous; ---- he read all of...
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