Hear Or Listen: English Quiz

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1. Can I ___________ to the radio in your car?

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The question is asking for the correct form of the verb "listen" to complete the sentence. The correct answer is "listen" because it is the base form of the verb and matches the sentence structure. The other options are in different verb forms (listening, to listen, listened) and do not fit grammatically in the sentence.

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Hear Or Listen: English Quiz - Quiz

Do you know the difference between hearing and listening in English? Let's find out! Try this 'Hear or Listen: English Quiz' and see whether you're a pro or... see morejust a beginner in the English language. When we hear, we don't pay attention to sounds that come to us, whereas when we listen, we try to understand every sound. Here, in each sentence, you have to select either hear or listen to complete the exercises. Do you think you can do so? Take this test and find your English level.
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2. I ___________ to my favorite songs on Spotify.

Explanation

The sentence is in the present tense and indicates a habitual action. The correct answer is "listen" because it is the base form of the verb and agrees with the subject "I." The other options do not match the subject-verb agreement. "Listening" is a gerund form and does not fit the sentence structure. "Listener" is a noun and does not function as a verb. "Listens" is the third person singular form and does not match the subject "I."

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3. Hey John! Can you _____ that sound?

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The word "hear" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate verb to use in this context. The sentence is asking if John is able to perceive or detect the sound, which is the definition of hearing. The other options, "listen to," "listen," and "listened," do not fit grammatically or semantically in the sentence.

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4. Please ___________ closely to this information. It's really important.

Explanation

The correct answer is "listen" because the word "listen" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence. The sentence is instructing someone to pay close attention or give their full attention to the information that is being provided. Therefore, the verb "listen" is the most suitable choice as it means to actively hear and comprehend the information being communicated.

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5. I've ___________ of that store, but I've never been there.

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The word "heard" is the correct answer because it is the past tense of the verb "hear." The sentence is expressing that the speaker has knowledge or awareness of the store through hearing about it from others, but they have never physically visited the store themselves.

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6. We ___________ about it on the news last night.

Explanation

The correct answer is "heard". In this sentence, the verb "heard" is the past tense form of "hear". It indicates that the action of hearing about something on the news took place in the past.

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7. Sorry, I didn't ___________ you come into the room.

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The correct answer is "hear" because the sentence is expressing regret or apology for not perceiving or noticing someone entering the room by using the sense of hearing. The verb "hear" is used in this context to acknowledge the speaker's failure to perceive the action.

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8. Can you ___________ me? I'm not sure if my mic is working.

Explanation

The word "hear" is the correct answer because it is the verb that best fits the sentence. The person is asking if someone can "hear" them, indicating that they want to know if the other person can perceive or understand their voice. The other options, "listening," "listen to," and "hearing," do not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.

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9. Don't change the channel! I was ___________ to that song.

Explanation

The correct answer is "listening". In the sentence, the speaker is expressing their intention to continue listening to a song and is asking someone not to change the channel. The verb form "listening" is the appropriate choice as it indicates an ongoing action. "Hearing" and "listen" do not convey the same sense of actively engaging with the song, and "listenting" is a misspelling.

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10. Did you __________ what she said? No, it was too noisy.

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The correct answer is "hear" because the question is asking if the person was able to perceive or understand what she said. The word "hear" is the correct verb to use in this context, indicating the act of receiving sound through the ears.

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Can I ___________ to the radio in your car?
I ___________ to my favorite songs on Spotify.
Hey John! Can you _____ that sound?
Please ___________ closely to this information. It's really important.
I've ___________ of that store, but I've never been there.
We ___________ about it on the news last night.
Sorry, I didn't ___________ you come into the room.
Can you ___________ me? I'm not sure if my mic is working.
Don't change the channel! I was ___________ to that song.
Did you __________ what she said? No, it was too noisy.
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