Quiz - Level 6
This quiz will test your English grammar proficiency for level 6. Good luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Mr. Henderson is a rich man. He has _________ money.
- A.
Many
- B.
Plenty
- C.
A little
- D.
A lot of
Correct Answer
D. A lot ofExplanation
Mr. Henderson is described as a rich man, indicating that he has a large amount of money. The phrase "a lot of" is commonly used to describe a large quantity or number, making it the most suitable choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He is very busy. He doesn't have ________ free time.
- A.
Many
- B.
Much
- C.
No
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
B. MuchExplanation
The correct answer is "much" because the sentence states that the person is very busy, indicating that they have a lack of free time. "Much" is used to describe an amount of time, while "many" is used to describe a quantity of something countable. "No" indicates a complete absence of free time, which is not stated in the sentence. "Some" implies that the person has at least a small amount of free time, which contradicts the given information.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How _______ is the park from here?
- A.
Long
- B.
Much
- C.
Close
- D.
Far
Correct Answer
D. FarExplanation
The word "far" is the correct answer because it is used to describe the distance between two places. In this context, the question is asking about the distance of the park from the current location. Therefore, "far" is the most appropriate word to use in this question.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Anyone can ride a bicycle. It's _________.
- A.
Easy
- B.
Difficult
- C.
Hard
- D.
Funny
Correct Answer
A. EasyExplanation
Riding a bicycle is considered easy because it requires basic coordination and balance skills. Once a person learns how to ride a bicycle, they can easily navigate through different terrains and enjoy the experience. The word "easy" implies that anyone, regardless of age or physical ability, can ride a bicycle without much difficulty.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Jack walks _______ when he is tired.
- A.
Fast
- B.
Slow
- C.
Hard
- D.
Slowly
Correct Answer
D. SlowlyExplanation
When someone is tired, they usually prefer to walk at a slower pace to conserve energy and avoid exerting themselves further. Therefore, the word "slowly" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence and convey the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
_______ are you going?
- A.
Why
- B.
Where
- C.
How
- D.
When
Correct Answer
B. WhereExplanation
The question is asking for a specific location or destination. "Where" is the appropriate question word to use in order to obtain this information.Rate this question:
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- 7.
She is a famous actress. Everyone knows _______ she is.
- A.
Which
- B.
Who
- C.
Where
- D.
How
Correct Answer
B. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who" because the sentence is asking for the subject pronoun that refers to a person. In this case, "who" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the famous actress.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You like Ms. Foster very much, __________?
- A.
Do you
- B.
You do
- C.
Don't you
- D.
You don't
Correct Answer
C. Don't youExplanation
The given correct answer is "don't you". This is because the question is asking for confirmation or agreement, and in English, we often use the phrase "don't you" to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener. It is a common way to express agreement or seek validation in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
We hoped Alexander ____________ give us a ride downtown.
- A.
Will
- B.
Can
- C.
Would
- D.
Should
Correct Answer
C. WouldExplanation
The word "hoped" indicates that the speaker had a desire or expectation for Alexander to give them a ride downtown. In this context, "would" is the correct answer because it is used to express a hypothetical or desired action in the past. It suggests that the speaker wanted Alexander to give them a ride, but they were unsure if he actually would.Rate this question:
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- 10.
If only I _________ drive a car.
- A.
Can
- B.
Could
- C.
Will
- D.
Would
Correct Answer
B. CouldExplanation
The correct answer is "could". This is because the sentence is expressing a hypothetical or unreal condition. "Could" is the past tense of "can" and is used to talk about a possibility or ability in the past or present. In this case, the speaker is expressing a desire or wish to be able to drive a car.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The dog jumped ________ the fence.
- A.
With
- B.
Around
- C.
Under
- D.
Over
Correct Answer
D. OverExplanation
The word "over" is the correct answer because it indicates that the dog jumped above or across the fence. The word "with" does not make sense in this context as it does not describe the action of jumping. "Around" and "under" also do not fit the sentence as they suggest the dog went around or beneath the fence rather than jumping over it.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Nelson's Cafe is known _________ its good food.
- A.
For
- B.
Of
- C.
From
- D.
With
Correct Answer
A. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for". This is because the sentence is expressing that Nelson's Cafe is known for its good food. The word "for" is commonly used to indicate the reason or purpose for which something is known or recognized. In this case, the reason for Nelson's Cafe's reputation is its good food.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Christian and Maria _________ to Salt Lake last Saturday.
- A.
Drive
- B.
Are driving
- C.
Drove
- D.
Have driven
Correct Answer
C. DroveExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of Christian and Maria going to Salt Lake occurred in the past. "Drove" is the correct answer because it is the simple past tense form of the verb "drive."Rate this question:
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- 14.
They often ________ to Salt Lake in the summer.
- A.
Go
- B.
Are going
- C.
Were going
- D.
Have gone
Correct Answer
A. GoExplanation
The correct answer is "go" because the sentence is referring to a habitual action in the present. The word "often" indicates that this action happens frequently, suggesting that the subject goes to Salt Lake in the summer on a regular basis.Rate this question:
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- 15.
They _________ for three days, but so far they have only caught one fish.
- A.
Fish
- B.
Are fishing
- C.
Fishing
- D.
Have been fishing
Correct Answer
D. Have been fishingExplanation
The correct answer is "have been fishing". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. In this case, the action of fishing started in the past and has been continuing for three days.Rate this question:
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- 16.
They would have more success if they ________ a boat.
- A.
Rent
- B.
Are renting
- C.
Rented
- D.
Have rented
Correct Answer
C. RentedExplanation
The correct answer is "rented" because it is the past tense form of the verb "rent." The sentence suggests that the subject would have more success if they had already rented a boat in the past. This implies that renting a boat is a prerequisite for achieving success in their situation.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Look! Miriam _______ a big fish!
- A.
Holds
- B.
Is holding
- C.
Held
- D.
Has held
Correct Answer
B. Is holdingExplanation
The correct answer is "is holding". This is because the verb "is holding" is in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, Miriam is currently holding a big fish.Rate this question:
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- 18.
She caught that fish while Betty _________.
- A.
Sleeps
- B.
Is sleeping
- C.
Was sleeping
- D.
Has slept
Correct Answer
C. Was sleepingExplanation
The correct answer is "was sleeping" because it indicates that Betty was in the middle of sleeping when she caught the fish. The past continuous tense "was sleeping" suggests an ongoing action in the past, which aligns with the context of catching the fish.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Sandy felt bad because her friend didn't call her _________ write to her.
- A.
And
- B.
But
- C.
Or
- D.
So
Correct Answer
C. OrExplanation
Sandy felt bad because her friend didn't call her or write to her. This implies that Sandy expected her friend to either call her or write to her, and the fact that her friend did neither made her feel bad. The word "or" is used to present two alternatives, indicating that Sandy's friend could have chosen either action to make her feel better, but failed to do so.Rate this question:
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- 20.
We are all broke. ________ of us has any money.
- A.
Both
- B.
Either
- C.
One
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. NoneExplanation
The correct answer is "None" because the sentence states that "we are all broke," meaning that no one in the group has any money. Therefore, the word "none" accurately reflects the absence of money among all individuals.Rate this question:
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- 21.
I wish you __________ the concert last Friday.
- A.
Attend
- B.
Attended
- C.
Have attended
- D.
Had attended
Correct Answer
D. Had attendedExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense and is expressing a wish about a past event. The phrase "had attended" is the correct answer because it is the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another past action or point in time. In this case, the speaker is expressing a wish that they had attended the concert last Friday, indicating that they did not actually attend it.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Why did Evelyn let the cat ________ on the sofa?
- A.
Sleep
- B.
To sleep
- C.
Sleeping
- D.
Slept
Correct Answer
A. SleepExplanation
Evelyn let the cat sleep on the sofa because she allowed the cat to rest or nap on the furniture.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Miss Anderson said, "I've done everything."What did she say?She said she ____________ everything.
- A.
Does
- B.
Did
- C.
Done
- D.
Had done
Correct Answer
D. Had doneExplanation
The correct answer is "had done" because it matches the past tense of the verb "said" and indicates that Miss Anderson completed all the tasks or actions in the past.Rate this question:
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- 24.
"Do you want a soda, Randy? asked Mary. What did she ask him?She asked him if he _____________ a soda.
- A.
Wants
- B.
Wanted
- C.
Has wanted
- D.
Ever wanted
Correct Answer
B. WantedExplanation
Mary asked Randy if he wanted a soda. The verb "asked" indicates that Mary is inquiring about Randy's desire for a soda. The correct answer is "wanted" because it is the past tense form of "want" and matches the tense of the verb "asked" in the question.Rate this question:
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- 25.
My car is still at the garage. It ________ repaired yet.
- A.
Wasn't
- B.
Hasn't
- C.
Won't be
- D.
Hasn't been
Correct Answer
D. Hasn't beenExplanation
The correct answer is "hasn't been". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions or states that started in the past and continue up to the present. "Hasn't been" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present perfect tense, indicating that the car has not been repaired yet.Rate this question:
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- 26.
When she left the building, she had the feeling she ________.
- A.
Was watched
- B.
Has been watched
- C.
Was being watched
- D.
Had been watched
Correct Answer
C. Was being watchedExplanation
The correct answer is "was being watched." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the phrase "was being watched" indicates that someone was observing or monitoring her at the time of her departure from the building.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Two men ________ on the bridge were injured yesterday afternoon.
- A.
Working
- B.
Work
- C.
Worked
- D.
Were working
Correct Answer
A. WorkingExplanation
The correct answer is "working" because the sentence is in the past tense and requires a past participle form of the verb. "Working" is the correct past participle form of the verb "work" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 28.
I prefer reading _______ television.
- A.
Than watch
- B.
To watch
- C.
To watching
- D.
Than watching
Correct Answer
C. To watchingExplanation
The correct answer is "to watching" because the phrase "prefer to" is used to express a preference for one action over another. In this case, the speaker prefers the action of reading over the action of watching television. The infinitive form "to watch" is used after "prefer" to indicate the action that is preferred.Rate this question:
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- 29.
If Clark ________ Mayor, he will save the park.
- A.
Will become
- B.
Becomes
- C.
Is becoming
- D.
Became
Correct Answer
B. BecomesExplanation
The correct answer is "becomes" because it is the correct verb form to use in the conditional clause of the sentence. The sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation, where Clark becoming the mayor is the condition for saving the park. In this type of conditional sentence, we use the present simple tense in the if-clause to indicate a possible future event. Therefore, "becomes" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 30.
We will have a picnic on Saturday ________ it rains.
- A.
If
- B.
Even though
- C.
Although
- D.
Unless
Correct Answer
D. UnlessExplanation
The correct answer is "unless." This word is used to introduce a condition that must be met in order for the picnic to happen. It implies that if it does not rain on Saturday, the picnic will take place.Rate this question:
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- 31.
I can't find my sister. Do you know __________?
- A.
Where is she
- B.
Somewhere she is
- C.
Where she is
- D.
Is she anywhere
Correct Answer
C. Where she isExplanation
The correct answer is "where she is". This answer is grammatically correct and makes logical sense in the given context. The question is asking for information about the sister's whereabouts, so "where she is" is the most appropriate response.Rate this question:
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- 32.
We love to play tennis, but if they close the park we __________ play tennis anymore.
- A.
Can't
- B.
Couldn't
- C.
Won't be able to
- D.
Won't have to
Correct Answer
C. Won't be able toExplanation
The correct answer is "won't be able to". This is because the sentence is talking about a future possibility, where if the park closes, the speaker and their friends will no longer have the ability to play tennis. "Won't be able to" expresses this idea of lack of ability in the future.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Carmen's mother allowed her _________ to the party last night.
- A.
Go
- B.
To go
- C.
Going
- D.
Went
Correct Answer
B. To goExplanation
Carmen's mother allowed her to go to the party last night. The phrase "to go" is used to indicate the purpose or destination of Carmen's permission. It shows that Carmen's mother gave her permission to go to the party, indicating that she was allowed to attend the event.Rate this question:
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- 34.
This box is ________ heavy that I can't lift it.
- A.
Very
- B.
Too
- C.
Enough
- D.
So
Correct Answer
D. SoExplanation
The correct answer is "so". In this sentence, "so" is used to express the degree of heaviness. It indicates that the box is extremely heavy, to the point where the speaker is unable to lift it.Rate this question:
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- 35.
If they ________ harder, they would succeed.
- A.
Tried
- B.
Could try
- C.
Try
- D.
Had tried
Correct Answer
A. TriedExplanation
The correct answer is "tried" because the sentence is in the conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation. The use of "would" suggests that the outcome of succeeding is dependent on the action of trying. Therefore, the correct verb form to complete the sentence is "tried," indicating past tense and the possibility of success if they had made the effort.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Anny was making dinner when Albert ________ home.
- A.
Came
- B.
Was coming
- C.
Has come
- D.
Comes
Correct Answer
A. CameExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of Albert coming home has already occurred. "Came" is the correct past tense form of the verb "come."Rate this question:
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- 37.
I wonder when _______ home.
- A.
Is she coming
- B.
Will she come
- C.
She is coming
- D.
Can she come
Correct Answer
C. She is comingExplanation
The question is asking about the timing of someone's return home. The correct answer is "she is coming," indicating that the person will be coming home in the near future. This answer suggests that the person has already made plans or arrangements to come home and it is expected to happen soon.Rate this question:
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- 38.
There's only one way to win the battle _________ inflation.
- A.
With
- B.
Against
- C.
For
- D.
From
Correct Answer
B. AgainstExplanation
To win the battle against inflation means to successfully combat or overcome inflation. Inflation is seen as an adversary or opponent that needs to be fought against or resisted. Therefore, the correct answer is "against."Rate this question:
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- 39.
Ms. Rubinstein _________ the bus before the accident took place.
- A.
Had gotten off
- B.
Was getting off
- C.
Has gotten off
- D.
Would get off
Correct Answer
A. Had gotten offExplanation
The use of "had gotten off" in the sentence suggests that Ms. Rubinstein got off the bus before the accident occurred. This implies that she was no longer on the bus when the accident happened. The past perfect tense "had gotten off" indicates that the action of getting off the bus happened before the accident in the past.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Fred ________ better as soon as he had eaten dinner.
- A.
Would feel
- B.
Will feel
- C.
Felt
- D.
Could feel
Correct Answer
C. FeltExplanation
After eating dinner, Fred experienced an improvement in his condition or mood. The past tense verb "felt" indicates that this change occurred in the past. The use of "felt" suggests that this improvement was immediate and directly related to the act of eating dinner.Rate this question:
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- 41.
They had their car _________ at Ben's Garage.
- A.
Repairing
- B.
To repair
- C.
Repaired
- D.
Repair
Correct Answer
C. RepairedExplanation
The correct answer is "repaired" because it is the past participle form of the verb "repair." In this sentence, "had their car repaired" indicates that someone else performed the action of repairing the car for them.Rate this question:
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- 42.
Michael made Betsy _________ the kitchen.
- A.
To paint
- B.
Painting
- C.
Painted
- D.
Paint
Correct Answer
D. PaintExplanation
The correct answer is "paint" because it is the base form of the verb and is used after "made" to indicate the action that Betsy was made to do in the kitchen.Rate this question:
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- 43.
If it keeps on raining, the game may _________.
- A.
Delay
- B.
Be delayed
- C.
Have delayed
- D.
Have to delay
Correct Answer
B. Be delayedExplanation
If it keeps on raining, the game may be delayed. This means that due to the continuous rainfall, the game might start later than originally scheduled.Rate this question:
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- 44.
Alice is doing her homework now. She ________ TV an hour from now.
- A.
Watches
- B.
Is watching
- C.
Would watch
- D.
Will be watching
Correct Answer
D. Will be watchingExplanation
The correct answer is "will be watching" because it indicates a future action that will happen an hour from now. The phrase "will be" is used to express a future continuous tense, suggesting that Alice will be in the process of watching TV at that time.Rate this question:
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- 45.
The library ________ since last Wednesday.
- A.
Has been closed
- B.
Was closed
- C.
Closed
- D.
Is closed
Correct Answer
A. Has been closedExplanation
The correct answer is "has been closed" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. "Has been closed" is the correct form of the verb "to close" in the present perfect tense.Rate this question:
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- 46.
Kent's wife ________ dinner by the time he gets home.
- A.
Is going to eat
- B.
Will have eaten
- C.
Will eat
- D.
Would eat
Correct Answer
B. Will have eatenExplanation
The correct answer is "will have eaten." This is because the sentence is referring to a future action that will be completed before another future event (Kent getting home). The future perfect tense "will have eaten" is used to indicate that the action of eating dinner will be finished before Kent arrives home.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Stephanie took time to help me ________ she was very busy.
- A.
Since
- B.
Because
- C.
Although
- D.
So
Correct Answer
C. AlthoughExplanation
Stephanie took time to help me although she was very busy. This suggests that despite being busy, Stephanie still made an effort to assist me. The word "although" indicates a contrast between Stephanie's busyness and her willingness to help, highlighting her kind and helpful nature.Rate this question:
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- 48.
Sammy would have met Otis if he ________ to the meeting.
- A.
Goes
- B.
Went
- C.
Had gone
- D.
Would go
Correct Answer
C. Had goneExplanation
The correct answer is "had gone" because it is in the past perfect tense. This suggests that the meeting did not happen in reality, but if Sammy had gone to the meeting, he would have met Otis.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Jenny was late to work. She _________ a taxi instead of waiting for the bus.
- A.
Would have taken
- B.
Might have taken
- C.
Must have taken
- D.
Should have taken
Correct Answer
D. Should have takenExplanation
The correct answer is "should have taken." This is because the sentence suggests that Jenny was late to work because she did not take a taxi. Using "should have taken" implies that taking a taxi was the appropriate or expected action for her to take in order to avoid being late.Rate this question:
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- 50.
No one realized the letter was important or it _______ thrown out.
- A.
Would have been
- B.
Wouldn't have been
- C.
Should have been
- D.
Might have been
Correct Answer
B. Wouldn't have beenExplanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't have been". This is because the sentence is talking about a past hypothetical situation where no one realized the importance of the letter. "Wouldn't have been" indicates that if they had realized its importance, they would not have thrown it out.Rate this question:
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