Placement Test D: Listening, Reading, And General Grammar Test
You will have 95 minutes to complete your placement test You have one attempt to complete the test. You are not permitted to use a dictionary or Google translate. Do not open a new tab on your browser. Sections: Listening, Reading, General Grammar, Writing There are instructions at the beginning of each section. If you have any questions, please email or call us (204-989-8448 and jasmin@heartlandenglish. Com). After your test, please check your email so you can join our New Student Orientation Session. Thank you!
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Read items 1-4 (Part A). You have one minute. Then listen to the recording 2 times. After we complete that section, read items 5-7 (Part B). You have one minute. Then listen to the recording 2 times. After we complete that section, Read items 8-10 (Part C). You have one minute. Then listen to the recording 2 times.
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You are only allowed to listen to this recording twice.
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You are only allowed to listen to this recording twice.
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You are only allowed to listen to this recording twice.
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Read the article below ("Can Violent Movies be Dangerous" and choose the correct answer for questions 11-15. There is only 1 correct answer. Can Violent Movies Be Dangerous? Before the 1960s, most movies did not show much graphic violence. When fighting or shooting occurred on the screen, it was clean: Bang! You’re dead! The victim fell to the ground and died, perhaps after speaking a few final words. The viewer never saw blood or suffering. But in the late ’60s, filmmakers Arthur Penn and Sam Peckinpah began making movies with more graphic violence, such as Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch. They believed that if audiences could see how truly horrible real violence was, people would be less violent in their own lives. Today, special effects technology has made it possible to create very realistic images of bloodshed and violence. Steven Prince, author of Savage Cinema: Sam Peckinpah and the Rise of Ultraviolent Movies, describes the difference between early movies and the movies of today “. . . filmmakers can create any image that they can dream up.” So, Prince believes, because of the technology, movies today have become more and more violent and bloody. Some people are worried that viewing a lot of violence in movies and video games can be dangerous. They feel that it can make violence seem normal and can cause people to imitate the violent behavior, to do the same thing themselves. Other people disagree. They believe that showing violence is honest and can even be helpful. One popular filmmaker asks why violent images on the screen are a problem since we live in such a violent world. “Just open any newspaper,” he says. “Any newspaper is much more violent. And those are true stories about what happens in real life.” â–
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Read the article below ("Hong Kong Tailors") and choose the correct answer for questions 16-20. There is only 1 correct answer. Hong Kong Tailors The famous Hong Kong 24-hour suit is a thing of the past, but you can still have clothes custom-made in a few days. Today, prices are no longer as low as they once were, but they’re often about what you’d pay for a ready-made garment back home; the difference, of course, is that a tailor-made garment should fit you perfectly. The workmanship and quality of the better established shops rival even those of London’s Savile Row—at less than half the price. A top-quality men’s suit will run about HK$7,000 (US$910) or more, including fabric, while a silk shirt can cost HK$600 (US$78). Tailors in Hong Kong will make almost any garment you want—suits, evening gowns, wedding dresses, leather jackets, even monogrammed shirts. Many tailors offer a wide range of cloth from which to choose, from cotton and linen to very fine wools, cashmere, and silk. Hong Kong tailors are excellent at copying fashions. Bring a picture or drawing of what you want. You should allow three to five days to have a garment custom-made, with at least two or three fittings. If you aren’t satisfied during the fittings, speak up. Alterations should be included in the original price. If, in the end, you still don’t like the finished product, you don’t have to accept it. However, you will forfeit the deposit you are required to pay before the tailor begins working, usually about fifty percent of the total cost. With more than 2,500 tailoring establishments in Hong Kong, it shouldn’t be any problem finding one. Some of the most famous are located in hotel shopping arcades and shopping complexes, but the more upscale the location, the higher the prices. Once you’ve had something custom-made and your tailor has your measurements, you will more than likely be able to order additional clothing later, even after you’ve returned home! â– here
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Answer all 36 questions. There is only 1 answer per question.
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Write your answers in full, complete sentences. Do not use a dictionary.
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What is your full name? What name do you want to use in class?
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Where are you from?
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When did you come to Winnipeg?
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Have you studied English before? If yes, where and for how long?
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What English topics are you interested in learning about?
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What is the most difficult English skill for you?
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What are you going to do after school today?
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Compare Canada to your country (for example, weather, food, transportation, etc.)
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What are some major political or environmental problems in your country?
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If you could, which problem in your country would you solve first?
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What do you think you will have achieved ten years from now?
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Write about an interesting vacation that you took. When did you go? Where did you go? Who did you go with? Was it fun? If yes, why?
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LISTENING PART A (Questions 1-4) Part A) The speakers are ________.
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At the airport
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In a hotel
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In a garage
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In a car
Correct Answer
A. At the airportExplanation
The correct answer is "at the airport". This can be inferred from the fact that the speakers are discussing travel-related matters and mentioning things like boarding passes and flights, which are typically associated with being at an airport.Rate this question:
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Part A) They are talking about ________.
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A vacation
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A business trip
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A rental car
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A hotel reservation
Correct Answer
C. A rental carExplanation
The correct answer is "a rental car". This is suggested because the question states "They are talking about" and the options provided are all related to different topics. Out of the given options, "a rental car" is the most suitable topic for a conversation.Rate this question:
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Part A) The agent needs to see ________.
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An air-conditioned car
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A driver’s license and credit card
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The airport
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A reservation
Correct Answer
B. A driver’s license and credit cardExplanation
The agent needs to see a driver's license and credit card because these documents are typically required when renting a car. The driver's license is necessary to verify that the person renting the car is legally allowed to drive, while the credit card is used for payment and as a form of security deposit.Rate this question:
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Part A) The man is returning to the airport ________.
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Today at 4 P.M.
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On August 14
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Tomorrow
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In the morning
Correct Answer
B. On August 14Explanation
The correct answer is "on August 14". This answer indicates a specific date when the man will be returning to the airport.Rate this question:
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LISTENING PART B (QUESTIONS 5-7) Part B) Janet is looking for ________.
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A night table
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Some poems
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A book by John Grisham
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Something for her mom
Correct Answer
D. Something for her momExplanation
Janet is specifically looking for something to buy for her mom. The other options, such as a night table, some poems, or a book by John Grisham, are not mentioned as her desired items.Rate this question:
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Part B) Lucy has been trying to read ________.
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A real page-turner
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John Grisham’s new book
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A poetry book
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A gardening magazine
Correct Answer
C. A poetry bookExplanation
Lucy has been trying to read a poetry book.Rate this question:
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Part B) Janet is going to ________.
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Let Lucy borrow her book
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Lend Lucy a book of poetry
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Give Lucy a tip
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Start reading John Grisham’s new book
Correct Answer
A. Let Lucy borrow her bookExplanation
This answer suggests that Janet is going to allow Lucy to borrow her book.Rate this question:
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LISTENING PART C (QUESTIONS 8-10) Part C) Schweitzer knew what he was going to do with his life by the time he ________.
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Was a young man
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Went to Africa
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Became a respected writer
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Was a teenager
Correct Answer
A. Was a young manExplanation
Schweitzer knew what he was going to do with his life by the time he was a young man. This suggests that he had a clear sense of purpose and direction at a relatively early age. It implies that he had already made significant decisions or commitments regarding his future path before reaching adulthood.Rate this question:
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Part C) According to the listening, some of the fields Schweitzer studied were ________.
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Architecture and science
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Medicine and religion
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Philosophy and music
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Writing and philosophy
Correct Answer
B. Medicine and religionExplanation
According to the listening, Schweitzer studied medicine and religion.Rate this question:
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Part C) After Schweitzer received the Nobel Prize, he ________.
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Started teaching at the University of Strasbourg
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Worked to find a cure for leprosy
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Traveled to Africa
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Continued his medical work in Africa
Correct Answer
D. Continued his medical work in AfricaExplanation
After receiving the Nobel Prize, Schweitzer continued his medical work in Africa. This suggests that he did not let the recognition of the Nobel Prize deter him from his primary goal of providing medical assistance in Africa. Instead, he chose to stay committed to his work and make a difference in the lives of those in need.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Sam Peckinpah was ________.
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An actor
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An author
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A filmmaker
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A newspaper journalist
Correct Answer
C. A filmmakerExplanation
Sam Peckinpah was a filmmaker. This can be inferred from the fact that the question is asking about his profession, and the options provided include "an actor," "an author," "a filmmaker," and "a newspaper journalist." Since Peckinpah is being referred to as a person, it can be concluded that he was not an author or a newspaper journalist. Therefore, the correct answer is that he was a filmmaker.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Before the 1960s, movies did not show ________.
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Fighting
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Shooting
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Blood
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Death
Correct Answer
C. BloodExplanation
Before the 1960s, movies did not show blood. This suggests that the depiction of blood in movies was not common or acceptable before that time period. It implies that violence and action scenes in movies were portrayed differently, without the explicit display of bloodshed.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) In Steven Prince’s opinion, movies today have become more violent and bloody because of ________.
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Video games
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Sam Peckinpah
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Special effects technology
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Newspapers
Correct Answer
C. Special effects technologyExplanation
Steven Prince believes that movies today have become more violent and bloody because of special effects technology. This implies that the advancements in special effects have made it easier for filmmakers to create realistic and graphic scenes of violence. With the use of special effects, filmmakers can now depict violence in a more visually impactful way, which may have led to an increase in violent content in movies.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) According to the article, ________.
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Movies have always been very violent
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Graphic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch
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Everyone agrees that graphic violence in movies is good entertainment
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Everyone agrees that violent movies are dangerous
Correct Answer
B. GrapHic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild BunchExplanation
The correct answer is "graphic violence has become more common since Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch." This answer can be inferred from the information provided in the question stem, which states that "According to the article." The article likely discusses the increase in graphic violence in movies since the release of Bonnie and Clyde and The Wild Bunch.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #1 (Questions 11-15) Peckinpah and Penn thought that showing real violence in movies would make ________.
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People behave more violently
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Violence seem normal
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People more honest and helpful
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People less violent
Correct Answer
D. People less violentExplanation
Peckinpah and Penn believed that by depicting real violence in movies, it would have the effect of reducing violence in society. They likely believed that by exposing people to the harsh realities of violence, it would deter them from engaging in violent behavior themselves. This suggests that they saw a potential for movies to serve as a form of education or awareness, leading to a decrease in violent tendencies among individuals.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) You used to be able to get ________ in Hong Kong.
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A suit tailor-made
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Alterations made
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Top-quality clothes custom-made
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A suit made in 24 hours
Correct Answer
D. A suit made in 24 hoursExplanation
This answer is correct because it directly matches the information given in the question. The question states that "You used to be able to get ________ in Hong Kong," implying that there was something specific that could be obtained in Hong Kong. The answer "a suit made in 24 hours" fits this description, indicating that it was possible to get a suit made within a day in Hong Kong.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) Hong Kong tailors ________.
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Only make men’s clothing
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Are more expensive than they used to be
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Are not permitted to copy fashions
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Are hard to find
Correct Answer
B. Are more expensive than they used to beExplanation
The correct answer is "are more expensive than they used to be." This suggests that Hong Kong tailors have increased their prices over time.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) A tailor-made garment should ________.
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Cost about US$910
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Be ordered after you’ve returned home
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Be copied from a picture or drawing
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Fit you perfectly
Correct Answer
D. Fit you perfectlyExplanation
A tailor-made garment should fit you perfectly. This means that the garment should be customized and adjusted to your specific measurements and body shape, ensuring that it fits you well and flatters your figure. A tailor-made garment should not be too loose or too tight, but rather tailored to your individual proportions for the best fit and comfort.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) If you have a garment custom-made in Hong Kong, you should not expect ________.
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The garment to be ready in 3–5 days
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To pay a deposit before the tailor begins working
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To have 2–3 fittings
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To pay extra for alterations
Correct Answer
D. To pay extra for alterationsExplanation
When you have a garment custom-made in Hong Kong, you should not expect to pay extra for alterations. This implies that the tailor will make the necessary adjustments to the garment without any additional cost.Rate this question:
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Reading Test #2 (Questions 16-20) According to the article, ________.
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If you buy a ready-made garment at a store at home, it will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong Kong
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If you get a garment made on Savile Row, you will pay about 50 percent less than you would pay for the same garment made in Hong Kong
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If you don’t like the garment you ordered, you can get all your money back 3
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If you want to pay a low-price for a custom-made garment, go to an upscale hotel shopping arcade
Correct Answer
A. If you buy a ready-made garment at a store at home, it will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong KongExplanation
The article states that buying a ready-made garment at a store at home will cost about the same as a custom-made garment in Hong Kong. This suggests that the prices for ready-made and custom-made garments are comparable in these two locations.Rate this question:
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A: What’s your typical week like? B: ________
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I go to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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If the weather is good, I’m going to the beach
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I’m not doing anything special.
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I have other plans.
Correct Answer
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A: Let’s go bike riding. B: ________
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Would you like to join me?
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Actually, I think it’s very nice.
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I’m really sorry. I don’t feel well.
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That’s too bad. Maybe some other time.
Correct Answer
C. I’m really sorry. I don’t feel well.Explanation
The correct answer is "I'm really sorry. I don't feel well." This response indicates that person B is unable to join person A for bike riding due to not feeling well.Rate this question:
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Riley’s hair isn’t straight. It’s ________.
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Blonde
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Dark
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Long
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Wavy
Correct Answer
D. WavyExplanation
Riley's hair is described as "wavy" which means it has a slight curl or wave to it, rather than being straight.Rate this question:
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When my husband gets up early, he ________ our breakfast.
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Is making
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Is going to make
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Makes
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Make
Correct Answer
C. MakesExplanation
The correct answer is "makes". This is because the sentence is in the present simple tense and "makes" is the correct form of the verb to use with the subject "he".Rate this question:
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A: Excuse me. I’m looking for Taft Symphony Hall. B: ________
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Well, have a great time.
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Oh. That’s right around the corner, on the left side.
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Really? I’d love to go, but I’m busy tonight.
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Well, thanks, but that’s not for me.
Correct Answer
B. Oh. That’s right around the corner, on the left side.Explanation
In response to A's question, B provides the correct information by saying that Taft Symphony Hall is right around the corner, on the left side. This answer gives clear and concise directions to help A find the desired location.Rate this question:
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A: Tell me something about your parents. B: Sure. ________
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What is there?
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What do you want to know?
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What about this?
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What do you feel like?
Correct Answer
B. What do you want to know?Explanation
The correct answer is "What do you want to know?" because it directly responds to the question asked by A. A is asking B to provide information about their parents, so B's response of asking what A wants to know shows that they are ready to provide any specific information that A is interested in.Rate this question:
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________ cookies on the shelf.
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There are
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It’s
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They’re
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There’s
Correct Answer
A. There areExplanation
The correct answer is "There are." This is because the sentence is referring to multiple cookies on the shelf, indicating a plural subject. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" is "are."Rate this question:
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Amy is sleeping late. She ________ work today.
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Can’t study
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Has to
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Can work
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Doesn’t have to
Correct Answer
D. Doesn’t have toExplanation
The given sentence states that Amy is sleeping late. The phrase "doesn't have to" means that she is not required or obligated to work today. This implies that Amy has the freedom or choice to not work today, which is consistent with the fact that she is sleeping late.Rate this question:
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Fred has ________ met the new neighbors.
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Already
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Ever
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Yet
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Before
Correct Answer
A. AlreadyExplanation
The word "already" suggests that Fred has already met the new neighbors. This implies that Fred has already had an encounter or introduction with the new neighbors in the past.Rate this question:
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_______ us at the restaurant tonight?
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Were they meeting
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Will they meet
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Have they met
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Do they meet
Correct Answer
B. Will they meetExplanation
The correct answer is "Will they meet". This is because the question is asking about a future event, specifically whether or not someone will meet at the restaurant tonight. The phrase "will they meet" is in the future tense and is the appropriate choice to indicate a future event.Rate this question:
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