Book 4, Quiz Unit 11

1. Choose the correct quote by William Shakespeare.

All that glitters is not diamonds.

Neither a borrower nor a stranger be.

To be or not to be, that is the question.

Men of many words are the best men.

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Explanation

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2. Choose the correct sentence.

I avoid to go to the market when it's crowded.

She enjoyed shop with friends.

He considered going to medical school.

I suggest go to the flower festival in Taif.

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(all these verbs should be followed by gerunds - verb-ing)

Explanation

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(all these verbs should be followed by gerunds - verb-ing)

3. Choose the correct sentence about people who have influenced you.

My father inspired me be a doctor.

My mother encouraged me to work hard.

My teacher teached me to be a better English speaker.

My friend helped to do well in class.

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Subject + past tense verb + object + infinitive

A - no infinitive
C - teach is irregular - past tense is taught
D - no object (me)

Explanation

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Subject + past tense verb + object + infinitive

A - no infinitive
C - teach is irregular - past tense is taught
D - no object (me)

4. Choose the correct description for the Statue of Liberty in America. (note: focus on the grammar and vocabulary, not the numbers)

It has height 93m.

The statue's mouth has a width 1m.

At it's highest point is 93m.

The head is 5m in length.

A- It has a height of 93m.
B- The statue's mouth has a width of 5m.
C- At it's highest point it is 93m.

Explanation

A- It has a height of 93m.
B- The statue's mouth has a width of 5m.
C- At it's highest point it is 93m.

5. Look at the following sentence: I suggest going to the flower festival. Which two words are usually stressed in this type of sentence?

The subject and the first verb (I / suggest)

The first verb and the gerund (suggest / going)

The subject and the gerund (I / going)

The gerund and the article (going / the)

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Explanation

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6. What is a motto?

An old wise saying.

A statement used to express a goal, principle or ideal.

A tradition people do.

Motto means faster, higher, stronger.

7. Choose the sentence that correctly uses gerunds.

I'm interested in travel to different places in the world.

I'm tired studying all the time!

I'm not very good drawing.

My mother is good at making Saudi coffee.

Page 159 - gerunds come after prepositions (here the prepositions are in, at and at)
A- should be traveling
B- should be of studying (add a preposition)
C- this gerund needs a preposition (I'm not very good AT drawing)

Explanation

Page 159 - gerunds come after prepositions (here the prepositions are in, at and at)
A- should be traveling
B- should be of studying (add a preposition)
C- this gerund needs a preposition (I'm not very good AT drawing)

8. Which of adjective can be used to describe ALL successful athletes?

Strong

Outgoing

Attractive

Determined

A & B & C are wrong. It's true that athletes can be strong, attractive and outgoing, but there are many shy and unattractive athletes. Also, some athletes have other skills that aren't strength, such as speed for running. However, to be a successful athlete requires a person to be determined.

Explanation

A & B & C are wrong. It's true that athletes can be strong, attractive and outgoing, but there are many shy and unattractive athletes. Also, some athletes have other skills that aren't strength, such as speed for running. However, to be a successful athlete requires a person to be determined.