Quiz 2 Of 5: Sentence Structure
Information Engineer ; SENTENCE STRUCTURE (30 minutes)
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You look pale. You had better _____ a doctor.
- A.
Consult
- B.
Consult to
- C.
Consult with
- D.
Consult by
Correct Answer
A. ConsultExplanation
The correct answer is "consult". In this context, "consult" means to seek advice or medical help from a doctor. The other options, "consult to", "consult with", and "consult by", are not grammatically correct or commonly used phrases.Rate this question:
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- 2.
New York is a large city, _____?
- A.
Aren't it
- B.
Doesn't it
- C.
Won't it
- D.
Isn't it
Correct Answer
D. Isn't itExplanation
The correct answer is "isn't it." This is because the question is asking for confirmation or agreement, and "isn't it" is a commonly used phrase in English to seek confirmation or agreement in a negative statement.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Japanese houses are made of wood, so they easily _____.
- A.
Catch the fire
- B.
Catch with fire
- C.
Catch on fire
- D.
Catch to fire
Correct Answer
C. Catch on fireExplanation
Japanese houses are traditionally constructed using wood, which is a highly flammable material. Therefore, they are more susceptible to catching fire compared to houses made of other materials.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Do you have _____ to do this afternoon? If not, I'd like to take you to a movie.
- A.
Many works
- B.
Much work
- C.
Much works
- D.
Many work
Correct Answer
B. Much workExplanation
The correct answer is "much work". In this sentence, the word "work" is an uncountable noun, so we use "much" instead of "many". "Many" is used with countable nouns, while "much" is used with uncountable nouns. Therefore, the correct phrase is "much work" to indicate a large amount of work.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Mary has trouble _____.
- A.
Remember her homework
- B.
To remembering her homework
- C.
To remember her homework
- D.
Remembering her homework
Correct Answer
D. Remembering her homeworkExplanation
Mary has trouble remembering her homework. This means that she struggles to recall or retain information about her homework assignments.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Our friends will _____ for two nights.
- A.
Put us up
- B.
Put us in
- C.
Provide us in
- D.
Provide us up
Correct Answer
A. Put us upExplanation
The correct answer is "put us up". This phrase means that our friends will provide us with accommodation for two nights.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why don't you _____ us?
- A.
Together the party with
- B.
Go together the party with
- C.
Go the party with
- D.
Go to the party with
Correct Answer
D. Go to the party withExplanation
The correct answer is "go to the party with". This is the correct phrasing to express the idea of accompanying someone to a party. The other options either have incorrect word order or include unnecessary words.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The meeting was held _____.
- A.
On Tuesday
- B.
In Tuesday
- C.
With Tuesday
- D.
At Tuesday
Correct Answer
A. On TuesdayExplanation
The correct answer is "on Tuesday" because it is the correct preposition to use when referring to a specific day of the week. In this case, it indicates that the meeting took place on a Tuesday.Rate this question:
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- 9.
That accident occurred _____.
- A.
Three weeks past
- B.
Three weeks before
- C.
Three weeks ago
- D.
Before three weeks
Correct Answer
C. Three weeks agoExplanation
The correct answer is "three weeks ago". This phrase indicates that the accident took place three weeks in the past.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Many people like my plan. Will you _____ it?
- A.
Agree with
- B.
Agree to
- C.
Agree
- D.
Agree about
Correct Answer
B. Agree toExplanation
The correct answer is "agree to". In this context, "agree to" is used to express consent or approval of a plan or proposal. It implies that the speaker is asking for the listener's agreement to support or accept the plan.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The minister _____ a member of the church who was ill.
- A.
Called on
- B.
Called to
- C.
Called on the house of
- D.
Called to the house of
Correct Answer
A. Called onExplanation
The correct answer is "called on". In this context, "called on" means that the minister visited or paid a visit to a member of the church who was ill. It implies that the minister went to the person's location or residence to offer support or assistance.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Our company didn't pay _____ for that advertisement.
- A.
Many money
- B.
Many funds
- C.
Much money
- D.
Much funds
Correct Answer
C. Much moneyExplanation
The correct answer is "much money" because "money" is an uncountable noun and should be used with "much" instead of "many". "Many" is used with countable nouns, while "much" is used with uncountable nouns. Therefore, the sentence should be "Our company didn't pay much money for that advertisement."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Where is the bus terminal?It is _____ the Red Cross hospital.
- A.
Opposed to
- B.
Opposite to
- C.
Opposite with
- D.
Opposite
Correct Answer
D. OppositeExplanation
The correct answer is "opposite." This means that the bus terminal is located across from the Red Cross hospital.Rate this question:
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- 14.
"You missed a good chance in your career.""Yes, I _____ that job when Mr. Johnson offered."
- A.
Shall take
- B.
Shall have taken
- C.
Should take
- D.
Should have taken
Correct Answer
D. Should have takenExplanation
The correct answer is "should have taken". This is because the speaker is expressing regret about not taking a job opportunity in the past when it was offered by Mr. Johnson. The phrase "should have taken" indicates that the speaker acknowledges that it would have been the right decision to accept the job at that time.Rate this question:
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