English- Idioms And Their Meaning Test

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1. Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the highlighted idiom. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Ever since the famous band started wearing colorful bracelets, those have been selling like hotcakes. The product is selling ____.

Explanation

The correct answer is "quickly." This is because the sentence states that the bracelets have been selling like hotcakes ever since the famous band started wearing them. The phrase "selling like hotcakes" is an idiom that means selling very quickly or in large quantities. Therefore, the correct meaning of the highlighted idiom is "quickly."

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English- Idioms And Their Meaning Test - Quiz

Just like in any other language, English also has several many idioms. If you have been studying English, you must have come across some of these idioms. This... see moretest features these idioms, and your goal is to tell what do they mean. So, are you ready to test your knowledge?
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2. Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the highlighted idiom. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Cindy auditioned for the dance workshop several times until she got accepted. She then remembered the saying, "No pain, no gain."

Explanation

The idiom "No pain, no gain" means that in order to achieve something worthwhile, one must be willing to put in a lot of effort and endure hardships. In this context, Cindy auditioned multiple times for the dance workshop, showing her determination and perseverance. Eventually, her hard work paid off as she was accepted into the workshop. Therefore, the correct answer is "work hard to see results."

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3. My sister (bring) __________ bibingka yesterday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "brought" because it is the past tense form of the verb "bring." In this sentence, it indicates that the action of bringing bibingka occurred in the past, specifically yesterday.

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4. __________ you finished your homework?

Explanation

The correct answer is "have" because it is the correct form of the verb "to have" for the subject "you" in the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still relevant or has just been completed. In this case, the question is asking if the person has finished their homework, indicating that the action of finishing the homework is still relevant to the present moment.

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5. Complete the sentences by changing the verbs in the parenthesis in its correct simple tense. My family (go)___________ to church every Sunday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "goes" because it matches the subject "My family" which is a third-person singular noun. In simple present tense, when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun, we add -s or -es to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "goes" is the correct form of the verb "go" in this sentence.

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6. My sister (bring) ____________bibingka yesterday.

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The correct answer is "brought" because it is the past tense form of the verb "bring." It is used to indicate that the action of bringing the bibingka happened in the past, specifically yesterday.

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7. Bethany's foundation of faith __________ her source strength.

Explanation

Bethany's foundation of faith has been her source of strength. This implies that her faith has continuously provided her with strength throughout her life. The phrase "has been" is used to indicate a past action or state that is still relevant in the present. Therefore, the correct answer is "has been."

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8. Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the highlighted idiom. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Ben is giving his older brother the cold shoulder because he was annoyed of his teasing.

Explanation

The correct answer is "ignoring someone." In the given sentence, Ben is purposely avoiding or not speaking to his older brother because he is annoyed with him. This behavior is commonly referred to as giving someone the cold shoulder, which means to intentionally ignore or snub them.

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9. Which verb is in simple tense?

Explanation

The verb "watch" is in simple tense because it is the base form of the verb without any additional tense markers or auxiliary verbs. The other options, "have watched" and "is watching," both include auxiliary verbs which indicate a different tense. "Have watched" is in the present perfect tense, and "is watching" is in the present continuous tense. Therefore, "watch" is the only verb in simple tense among the given options.

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10. Choose the correct verb that best complete the sentence. Lindsay _______not been to France.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has" because it agrees with the subject "Lindsay" and indicates that she has not been to France in the past.

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11. Which adverb can best complete the sentence? Good health is _____ a treasure these days.

Explanation

The adverb "truly" can best complete the sentence because it emphasizes the idea that good health is indeed a treasure in today's world. It suggests that good health is valuable and rare, highlighting its importance and scarcity.

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12. Which verb is in simple tense??

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The verb "will sing" is in simple tense. The simple tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In this case, "will sing" indicates that the action of singing will occur at a later time.

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13. Which adjectives can best complete the sentence? Digital cameras can be really (expensive) _____ but, DSLR cameras are (good) _____. 

Explanation

Digital cameras can be really expensive, but DSLR cameras are better.

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14. Ben (be ) __________ our neighbor who always give us baked goods.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and "Ben" is a singular subject, so the verb "is" agrees with the subject.

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15. Which verb is in simple tense?

Explanation

The verb "painted" is in simple tense. Simple tense refers to actions that happened in the past and are completed. In this case, "painted" indicates a completed action in the past. The other options, "has painted" and "has been painting," are in present perfect and present perfect continuous tenses respectively, indicating ongoing or recent actions rather than a simple past action.

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16. Complete the sentences by changing the verbs in the parenthesis in its correct simple tense. My family (go) _________ to church every Sunday.

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The correct answer is "goes." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and is referring to a habitual action that happens every Sunday. Therefore, the correct verb form is "goes," which is the present simple tense of the verb "go."

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17. Andrea has ________her umbrella.

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The correct answer is "forgotten." This is the past participle form of the verb "forget." It is used to describe an action that happened in the past, indicating that Andrea has already completed the act of forgetting her umbrella.

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18. Speak - spoke - ______________

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The word "speak" is the base form of the verb, "spoke" is the past tense form, and "spoken" is the past participle form. In this case, "spoken" is the correct answer as it represents the past participle form of the verb "speak".

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19. Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the highlighted idiom. Choose the letter of the correct answer. After Mike missed three shots and passed the ball to the other team, the boys suspected that he could be the team's Achilles' heel.

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The phrase "Achilles' heel" is an idiom that refers to a weakness or vulnerability. In the given sentence, Mike's missed shots and passing the ball to the other team suggest that he is a weak link or a liability for the team. Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom in this context is "a weakness."

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20. My aunt (visit) ___________us from the US last year.

Explanation

The correct answer is "visited" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "visit" needs to be conjugated in the past tense to match the subject "my aunt".

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21. She __________ from a young girl to an aspiring professional.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has grown" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense. "Has grown" indicates that the action of growing started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. It suggests that the transformation from a young girl to an aspiring professional has happened over a period of time and is continuing.

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22. By next year, she __________ an autobiography.

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By next year, she will have released an autobiography. This sentence is in the future perfect tense, indicating an action that will be completed in the future before a specified time (next year). The use of "will have" followed by the past participle "released" correctly conveys the idea that the release of the autobiography will occur before next year.

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23. Choose the correct verb that best completes the sentences. I _____ by then.

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The correct answer is "will have left" because the sentence is in future perfect tense, indicating an action that will be completed before a certain point in the future. The verb "will have left" accurately conveys this meaning.

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24. Which adjectives can best complete the sentence?   She thinks that roses are the (simple) _____ and (beautiful) ______ flower in the garden.

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The sentence is comparing roses to other flowers in the garden, so it requires the superlative form of the adjective "simple" and the comparative form of the adjective "beautiful." Therefore, the correct answer is "simplest - most beautiful."

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25. Complete the sentences by changing the verbs in the parenthesis in its correct simple tense. My aunt (visit) ______________ us from the US last year.

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The correct answer is "visited." In this sentence, the action of the aunt visiting the speaker and their family from the US happened in the past. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the simple past tense, which is "visited."

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26. You _____ the bill by the time it arrives.

Explanation

The correct answer is "will have received." This is because the sentence is talking about a future action (receiving the bill) that will be completed before a specific point in the future (when it arrives). The phrase "will have received" is the future perfect tense, indicating that the action of receiving the bill will be completed before the specified time.

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27. What is the complete subject in the given sentence? My loving mother prefers to shop online.

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The complete subject in the given sentence is "My loving mother". This is because it includes both the possessive pronoun "my" and the noun "mother", which together identify the person being referred to in the sentence.

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28. What is the simple subject in the given statement? Someone from the building delivered my package.

Explanation

The simple subject in the given statement is "Someone". It is the main noun in the sentence and represents the person who delivered the package.

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29. Know - knew - ________

Explanation

The verb "know" is irregular and its past tense form is "knew". The past participle form of "know" is "known". Therefore, the correct answer is "known".

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30. Which sentence uses adjectives in correct order?

Explanation

The sentence "The diligent young Filipino students are finishing their project" uses adjectives in the correct order. Adjectives generally follow a specific order: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In this sentence, "diligent" (opinion) comes before "young" (age) and "Filipino" (origin), which follows the correct order.

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31. Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the highlighted idiom. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Even though Eric was caught ruining his mom's garden, he shed crocodile tears to get her sympathy.

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The phrase "shed crocodile tears" is an idiom that means to show false or insincere remorse or sadness. In this context, Eric was caught ruining his mom's garden, but he pretended to be upset and cried insincerely to gain sympathy from his mom. Therefore, the correct meaning of the highlighted idiom is "insincere tears."

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32. Identify what propaganda device is present in the statements. "Eat only the freshest to get the best!"

Explanation

The statement "Eat only the freshest to get the best!" is an example of a propaganda technique known as Glittering Generalities. This technique involves using vague and positive words or phrases that evoke strong emotions and appeal to people's values and beliefs. In this case, the use of words like "freshest" and "best" creates a positive and appealing image, without providing any specific information or evidence to support the claim.

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33.  A lot of people said that Bethany's story __________ their lives.

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The correct answer is "had touched". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is referring to something that happened before the statement was made. "Had touched" indicates that Bethany's story had already affected or had an impact on their lives in the past.

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34. Identify the subject in the given sentence. The boy ate the apple.

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The subject in the given sentence is "the boy". This is because the subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb, which in this case is "ate". "The boy" is the noun phrase that is performing the action of eating the apple.

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35. Which verb/s best completes the sentence? The king _______________ the world for instruments before the wizard _______________  him one.

Explanation

The sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of searching for instruments happened before the action of the wizard offering one. Therefore, the correct verbs to complete the sentence are "had searched" and "offered."

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36. Complete the items by giving the past participle of the verbs. begin - began - _____________

Explanation

The past participle of "begin" is "begun."

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37. Analyze the statements carefully. Put a check mark if it contains bias.

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4. Both statements contain bias. The first statement shows bias towards the speaker's father, implying that he is the best person for the job without considering other candidates. The third statement also exhibits bias by generalizing that dog lovers often claim that cats are unfriendly pets, without considering differing opinions or experiences.

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38. Which verb/s best completes the sentences? The girl _______________ playing the harp from the time she found it.

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The correct answer is "has kept" because it indicates that the girl has been continuously playing the harp since she found it. The use of "has kept" suggests an ongoing action that started in the past and is still happening in the present.

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39. Identify what propaganda device is present in the statements. Regular Filipinos use and choose Brand X over any other brand.

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The correct answer is Bandwagon. Bandwagon is a propaganda device that appeals to the idea that everyone is doing something or believes in something, so you should too. In this statement, it is implied that regular Filipinos are using and choosing Brand X, suggesting that it is the popular choice and therefore the listener should also choose it.

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40. Which sentence does NOT contain an adverb?

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The sentence "He is considered to be a friendly person" does not contain an adverb. It includes the verb "considered" and the adjective "friendly," but there is no adverb present. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but in this sentence, there is no word modifying any of these parts of speech.

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41. Identify what propaganda device is present in the statements. Well-known personalities often endorse politicians.

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The correct answer is testimonials. Testimonials refer to the use of well-known personalities or celebrities to endorse a product, service, or in this case, politicians. This propaganda device aims to persuade the audience by associating the credibility and popularity of the celebrity with the politician, making them appear more trustworthy and desirable.

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42. Which sentence does NOT use adjectives in correct order?

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The sentence "She wore the silk elegant wedding dress" does not use adjectives in the correct order. The correct order for adjectives is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In this sentence, the adjective "elegant" should come before the adjective "silk" to maintain the correct order.

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43. Match the idiom with its definition...
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44. Which verb/s best completes the sentences? After she ____________ her parents about the magical harp, the king ____________ the music.

Explanation

After she had told her parents about the magical harp, the king heard the music. This sequence of verb tenses is correct because the action of telling her parents (had told) occurred before the action of the king hearing the music (heard).

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45. Which sentence does NOT contain an adverb?

Explanation

The sentence "The lying spirits became tricky and deceitful" does not contain an adverb. It describes the actions of the spirits using the adjectives "tricky" and "deceitful" instead.

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46. Which sentence has an adverb that modifies an adjective?

Explanation

The sentence "They worked very hard to finish building their palace" has an adverb "very" that modifies the adjective "hard."

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47. Which sentence does NOT use the correct degree of comparison?

Explanation

The sentence "A cheetah can run faster" does not use the correct degree of comparison because it lacks a comparative adjective or adverb to compare the speed of the cheetah to something else. It should be "A cheetah can run faster than (something/someone)."

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48. Which sentence has an adverb that modifies an adjective?

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The sentence "We had dinner in a very fancy restaurant" has an adverb "very" that modifies the adjective "fancy." The adverb "very" intensifies the meaning of the adjective "fancy," indicating that the restaurant was exceptionally fancy.

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49. Bethany's parents __________ their faith in Jesus Christ. Since then, she __________ the decision to have a personal relationship with Him.

Explanation

Bethany's parents had instilled their faith in Jesus Christ. Since then, she made the decision to have a personal relationship with Him. This means that Bethany's parents had deeply ingrained their belief in Jesus Christ in her, and as a result, she consciously chose to develop a personal connection with Him.

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50. Put a check mark if the sentence contains a compound predicate.

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The correct answer is "Boy makes a 'to buy' list and finds discount," "Mr. Leon owns and manages an online store," and "The aspiring chef cooks, sells, and delivers his products." These sentences all contain compound predicates because they have multiple verbs that share the same subject. In the first sentence, "makes" and "finds" are the verbs. In the second sentence, "owns" and "manages" are the verbs. In the third sentence, "cooks," "sells," and "delivers" are the verbs.

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51. Choose the correct present form of the verb in the parenthesis for the given sentence. The African elephant, together with the chimpanzees, (perform) ____________ at the circus daily.

Explanation

The subject of the sentence is "The African elephant, together with the chimpanzees," which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "performs," which agrees with the singular subject.

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52. What is the correct order of the given adjectives? ceramic huge old unique Chinese white cooking pan

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The correct order of the given adjectives is based on the general rule of adjective order. Adjectives are typically arranged in a specific order, which is: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In this case, "unique" (opinion) comes before "huge" (size), "old" (age), "white" (color), "Chinese" (origin), and "ceramic" (material). Lastly, "cooking" (purpose) is added at the end. Therefore, the correct order is "unique huge old white Chinese ceramic cooking pan".

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53. We (celebrate)_________my quarantine birthday next week,

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The verb "will celebrate" is the correct answer because it is in the future tense and matches the time frame indicated in the sentence ("next week"). It shows that the action of celebrating the quarantine birthday will take place in the future.

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54. Choose the correct present form of the verb for the sentence given. Every morning, a crowd of children (gather) __________ to watch the yo-yo show.

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In this sentence, the subject "a crowd of children" is a singular noun phrase, so it requires a singular verb form. The correct present form of the verb for this sentence is "gathers."

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55. Choose the correct present form of the verb in the parenthesis for the given sentence. Mumps (be) _____________ contagious.

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The correct answer is "is" because "mumps" is a singular noun and requires a singular verb form.

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56. Identify the predicate in the given sentence. The young lady waited for the sale.

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The predicate in the given sentence is "waited for the sale." The predicate is the part of the sentence that includes the verb and provides information about the subject, in this case, the action that the young lady performed, which is waiting for the sale.

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Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the...
Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the...
My sister (bring) __________ bibingka yesterday.
__________ you finished your homework?
Complete the sentences by changing the verbs in the parenthesis in its...
My sister (bring) ____________bibingka yesterday.
Bethany's foundation of faith __________ her source strength.
Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the...
Which verb is in simple tense?
Choose the correct verb that best complete the sentence. ...
Which adverb can best complete the sentence? ...
Which verb is in simple tense??
Which adjectives can best complete the sentence? ...
Ben (be ) __________ our neighbor who always give us baked goods.
Which verb is in simple tense?
Complete the sentences by changing the verbs in the parenthesis in its...
Andrea has ________her umbrella.
Speak - spoke - ______________
Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the...
My aunt (visit) ___________us from the US last year.
She __________ from a young girl to an aspiring professional.
By next year, she __________ an autobiography.
Choose the correct verb that best completes the sentences. ...
Which adjectives can best complete the sentence? ...
Complete the sentences by changing the verbs in the parenthesis in its...
You _____ the bill by the time it arrives.
What is the complete subject in the given sentence? ...
What is the simple subject in the given statement? ...
Know - knew - ________
Which sentence uses adjectives in correct order?
Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the meaning of the...
Identify what propaganda device is present in the statements....
 A lot of people said that Bethany's story __________ their...
Identify the subject in the given sentence. The boy ate the apple.
Which verb/s best completes the sentence? ...
Complete the items by giving the past participle of the verbs. ...
Analyze the statements carefully. Put a check mark if it contains...
Which verb/s best completes the sentences? ...
Identify what propaganda device is present in the statements. ...
Which sentence does NOT contain an adverb?
Identify what propaganda device is present in the statements. ...
Which sentence does NOT use adjectives in correct order?
Match the idiom with its definition...
Which verb/s best completes the sentences? ...
Which sentence does NOT contain an adverb?
Which sentence has an adverb that modifies an adjective?
Which sentence does NOT use the correct degree of comparison?
Which sentence has an adverb that modifies an adjective?
Bethany's parents __________ their faith in Jesus Christ. Since then,...
Put a check mark if the sentence contains a compound predicate.
Choose the correct present form of the verb in the parenthesis for the...
What is the correct order of the given adjectives? ...
We (celebrate)_________my quarantine birthday next week,
Choose the correct present form of the verb for the sentence given. ...
Choose the correct present form of the verb in the parenthesis for the...
Identify the predicate in the given sentence. ...
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