English Sentences- Fill-in-the-blanks Quiz

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1. Can you _______ the cake for the office party?

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The correct answer is "pick up." This answer suggests that the person is being asked to collect or retrieve the cake for the office party.

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2. I think this bag is ________ .

Explanation

The correct answer is "mine" because it is used to indicate possession. In the given sentence, the speaker is expressing that they believe the bag belongs to them. "Mine" is the correct possessive pronoun in this context.

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3. The shop is closed. _________ has gone home.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Everybody". This is because "Everybody" refers to all the people, indicating that all the people have gone home. Since the shop is closed, it can be inferred that everyone, or everybody, has left and gone home.

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4. This suitcase belongs to me, but the blue one is _______ .

Explanation

The correct answer is "yours" because it is the possessive form of "you" and matches the possessive form of "mine" in the first part of the sentence. This indicates that the blue suitcase belongs to the person being addressed.

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5. When she __________ your message, it was too late. She __________ to the client.

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The correct answer is "got; had already spoken." This is because the use of "got" indicates that she received or received knowledge of the message, and "had already spoken" suggests that she had already communicated with the client before receiving the message.

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6. He's rich, _______ he?

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The correct answer is "isn't". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "he" requires the contraction of "is" and "not" to form the negative statement "isn't".

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7. Before he wrote the article, he __________ a lot of research.

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The correct answer is "had done". This is because the sentence is in past perfect tense, indicating that the action of doing research occurred before the action of writing the article. "Had done" is the correct past perfect form of the verb "to do".

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8. The light bulb _______________ Edison.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was invented by." This is because the sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the subject (the light bulb) received the action (being invented) from an external agent (Edison).

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9. I just returned from the greatest summer vacation! It was so fantastic, I never wanted it to end. I spent eight days in Paris, France. My best friends, Henry and Steve, went with me. We had a beautiful hotel room in the Latin Quarter, and it wasn't even expensive. We had a balcony with a wonderful view. We visited many famous tourist places. My favorite was the Louvre, a well-known museum. I was always interested in art, so that was a special treat for me. The museum is so huge, you could spend weeks there. Henry got tired walking around the museum and said "Enough! I need to take a break and rest." We took lots of breaks and sat in cafes along the river Seine. The French food we ate was delicious. The wines were tasty, too. Steve's favorite part of the vacation was the hotel breakfast. He said he would be happy if he could eat croissants like those forever. We had so much fun that we're already talking about our next vacation! What city did they go to for their summer vacation?

Explanation

The passage mentions that the narrator and their friends stayed in a hotel room in the Latin Quarter of a city. They also visited the Louvre, which is a well-known museum in this city. Therefore, the city they went to for their summer vacation is Paris.

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10. The team __________ the hotel by the time I arrived

Explanation

The use of "had already left" in the sentence suggests that the team left the hotel before the speaker arrived. The past perfect tense "had left" indicates that the action of leaving occurred before another past event (the speaker's arrival). The word "already" emphasizes that the team left prior to the speaker's arrival.

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11. My family at home My family lives in a small house. It's simple but pretty. It has a large garden. I like to work in the garden but my sister hates to work in the garden. She prefers to read. She reads in the morning, in the afternoon and at night. I give all of the vegetables to mom and dad. They like to cook in our small kitchen. I eat any vegetable but my sister eats only a few. My family always eats breakfast and dinner together. We talk. We laugh. Then my sister washes the dishes. At night dad likes to listen to music. Mom works on the computer. I watch television. And my sister reads. Soon we go to bed. My parents go to bed late but my sister and I go to bed early. I'm ready to go to sleep but my sister wants to keep reading. The family has how many members?

Explanation

Based on the given passage, the family consists of the narrator, their sister, mom, and dad. This adds up to a total of four family members.

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12. I have to ________ the date for the party, or I'll forget it.

Explanation

The phrase "write down" is the correct answer because it means to record or note something on paper or in a document. In this context, the speaker wants to make sure they remember the date for the party, so they need to write it down to avoid forgetting it. "Fill out" does not fit the context as it means to complete a form or document, which is not necessary in this situation.

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13. We need to monitor our monthly ________ to ensure we are within budget. We overspent last year.

Explanation

To ensure we are within budget, it is important to monitor our monthly expenses. This allows us to track our spending and identify any areas where we may have overspent, as mentioned in the statement. By keeping a close eye on our expenses, we can make necessary adjustments and ensure that we stay within our financial limits. Therefore, expenses is the correct answer in this context.

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14. Bill likes chocolate, _______ he?

Explanation

The correct answer is "doesn't". The sentence structure indicates that the subject "Bill" is singular, so the correct form of the verb "like" should be the third person singular form "doesn't".

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15. Does _________ live in that house?

Explanation

The question is asking about the person who lives in the house, and the word "anybody" is the most suitable option as it refers to any person without specifying a particular individual. It implies that the question is open-ended and could be referring to any person living in the house, regardless of their identity.

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16. Did you have a mechanic fix theTV? - Yes, I had the TV _____________

Explanation

The correct answer is "fixed by a mechanic". This is because the sentence structure "I had the TV fixed by a mechanic" indicates that someone else (the mechanic) performed the action of fixing the TV. The phrase "fixed by a mechanic" correctly conveys this meaning.

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17. The fish is _______, not fried, so it is very light.

Explanation

The correct answer is "grilled" because grilling fish involves cooking it over direct heat without adding much oil or fat. This cooking method helps to retain the natural flavors of the fish and results in a lighter dish compared to frying, where the fish is cooked in oil. Therefore, the fish being grilled makes it a light option.

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18. You'll see a _________ for Brooklyn. Get off at the exit after that.

Explanation

When driving, it is common to see signs indicating upcoming exits or destinations. In this scenario, the statement suggests that there is a specific sign that the person will encounter while on the road, which will serve as a marker for reaching Brooklyn. The instruction to "get off at the exit after that" implies that the sign will indicate the desired route or direction to take in order to reach Brooklyn. Therefore, the correct answer is "sign."

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19. A friend gave me this sweater. ----> This sweater ________ to me by a friend.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was given". In the original sentence, the verb "gave" is in the past tense, so the correct form of the verb "to be" in the past tense should be used to maintain consistency. Therefore, "was given" is the appropriate choice as it correctly conveys the action of the sweater being given to the speaker by a friend.

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20. Based on last reading, How long was the summer vacation?

Explanation

The correct answer is 8 days. The question asks about the duration of the summer vacation based on the last reading. Since the answer options are given in terms of weeks, months, and days, we can infer that the vacation was not very long. Among the options, 8 days is the shortest duration, making it the most likely answer.

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21. Yes, I __________ to him last night.

Explanation

The correct answer is "spoke" because it is the simple past tense of the verb "speak." It indicates that the action of speaking to him occurred in the past.

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22. Zoe is employed in the tourism and hospitality ______.

Explanation

Zoe is employed in the tourism and hospitality field. This means that she works in the industry or profession related to tourism and hospitality. The word "field" is commonly used to refer to a specific area of work or study, and in this context, it indicates that Zoe's job is in the tourism and hospitality industry.

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23. I have a lot of things in my ________. I need to document it.

Explanation

The word "baggage" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence. The sentence implies that the speaker has many things that they need to document, suggesting a large quantity or variety of items. "Baggage" typically refers to a collection of personal belongings or luggage, making it the most suitable choice for this context.

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24. I loved our seats. they were ______ right side.

Explanation

The correct answer is "on the". In this sentence, the word "seats" indicates a physical location, and when referring to a specific location, we use the preposition "on". Therefore, "on the" is the appropriate choice to complete the sentence.

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25. Based on the last reading, When do the family members not eat together?

Explanation

The family members do not eat together at lunch, according to the last reading.

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26. There are traffic lights at the ____________ of Blake and Mercer Street.

Explanation

The correct answer is "intersection". An intersection refers to the point where two or more roads or streets meet or cross each other. In this case, there are traffic lights at the intersection of Blake and Mercer Street, indicating that drivers must stop or proceed according to the signals displayed. This is a common way to regulate traffic flow and ensure safety at road junctions.

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27. The seats were horrible. They were _________ back of the salon.

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The correct answer is "in the". This is because when referring to the position of something inside a specific area or location, we use the preposition "in". In this case, the seats were located inside the back of the salon.

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28. How are the vegetables cooked? The vegetables ________________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are prepared with rice". This answer implies that the vegetables are cooked together with rice, indicating that rice is used as an ingredient in the cooking process.

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29. A: I don't like mustard. B:

Explanation

The correct answer is "Neither do I." This response indicates that person B also does not like mustard, agreeing with person A's statement.

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30. We do a five-year ___________, and we review and revise it every year.

Explanation

The given sentence mentions that they do a five-year ________ and review and revise it every year. The word that fits logically in this context is "budget." A budget is a financial plan that outlines the expected income and expenses over a specific period, typically one year. Reviewing and revising the budget annually allows for adjustments and improvements to be made based on changing circumstances.

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31. Based on last reading, What did Steve enjoy the most?

Explanation

Steve enjoyed the hotel breakfast and the croissants the most based on the last reading.

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32. The guidebook says there's a good hotel _______ near here.

Explanation

The guidebook says there's a good hotel everywhere near here. This means that according to the guidebook, there are good hotels available in all locations nearby. The word "everywhere" suggests that the guidebook is implying that there are numerous options for accommodation in the area, regardless of the specific location.

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33. Our project budget was too _______, and very soon, we found we were over budget.

Explanation

The explanation for the correct answer is that the project budget was too low, meaning it was insufficient or inadequate. As a result, the project went over budget, indicating that the allocated funds were not enough to cover the expenses.

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Can you _______ the cake for the office party?
I think this bag is ________ .
The shop is closed. _________ has gone home.
This suitcase belongs to me, but the blue one is _______ .
When she __________ your message, it was too late. She __________ to...
He's rich, _______ he?
Before he wrote the article, he __________ a lot of research.
The light bulb _______________ Edison.
I just returned from the greatest summer vacation! It was so...
The team __________ the hotel by the time I arrived
My family at home My family lives in a small house. It's simple but...
I have to ________ the date for the party, or I'll forget it.
We need to monitor our monthly ________ to ensure we are within...
Bill likes chocolate, _______ he?
Does _________ live in that house?
Did you have a mechanic fix theTV? - Yes, I had the TV _____________
The fish is _______, not fried, so it is very light.
You'll see a _________ for Brooklyn. Get off at the exit after that.
A friend gave me this sweater. ----> This sweater ________ to me by...
Based on last reading, How long was the summer vacation?
Yes, I __________ to him last night.
Zoe is employed in the tourism and hospitality ______.
I have a lot of things in my ________. I need to document it.
I loved our seats. they were ______ right side.
Based on the last reading, When do the family members not eat...
There are traffic lights at the ____________ of Blake and Mercer...
The seats were horrible. They were _________ back of the salon.
How are the vegetables cooked? The vegetables ________________.
A: I don't like mustard. B:
We do a five-year ___________, and we review and revise it every year.
Based on last reading, What did Steve enjoy the most?
The guidebook says there's a good hotel _______ near here.
Our project budget was too _______, and very soon, we found we were...
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