English Grammar Exam MCQ!

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1. I like apples, but I _____________bananas.

Explanation

The sentence structure suggests a contrast between the speaker's preference for apples and their lack of preference for bananas. The use of "but" indicates a contradiction or opposition. Therefore, the correct answer is "don't like," indicating that the speaker does not have a liking for bananas.

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The 'English Grammar Exam MCQ!' assesses key grammar skills through multiple-choice questions, covering pronouns, prepositions, verb tenses, and sentence structures. It's designed to enhance understanding and usage of English grammar, making it ideal for learners aiming to improve their language proficiency.

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2. I work in a _____________. I'm a doctor

Explanation

The given correct answer is "hospital" because doctors primarily work in hospitals where they provide medical care and treatment to patients. Hospitals are equipped with the necessary facilities and resources to diagnose and treat various illnesses and injuries. Therefore, it is logical to associate the profession of a doctor with a hospital setting.

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3. Excuse me, __________speak French?

Explanation

The correct answer is "do you". In this question, the speaker is asking if the person they are addressing can speak French. The correct word order for this type of question in English is "do you" followed by the verb. Therefore, "do you" is the correct choice.

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4. Do you want to listen to music or _______TV?

Explanation

The word "watch" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate verb to use when referring to the action of viewing television. "See" and "look" are not commonly used in this context, while "watch" specifically implies the act of observing something on a screen, such as a television.

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5. Where ___________ from?   I'm from Russia.  

Explanation

The correct answer is "are you" because it is the correct question formation in English. The question is asking about the origin or nationality of the person, so the correct word order is "are you" followed by the subject.

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6. I get up__________7 o'clock in the morning.

Explanation

The correct answer is "at" because it is used to indicate a specific time. In this case, the speaker gets up specifically at 7 o'clock in the morning.

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7. The____________is quite expensive but the food there is excellent.

Explanation

The answer is "restaurant" because the sentence states that the place is quite expensive, which is a characteristic commonly associated with restaurants. Additionally, it mentions that the food there is excellent, further supporting the idea that it refers to a dining establishment rather than a film or book.

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8. Bob will meet_________at the airport.

Explanation

The correct answer is "us" because in this sentence, "us" is the object of the verb "meet." When using the verb "meet," the person or people being met are the object of the action. Therefore, "us" is the correct pronoun to use in this context.

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9. I don't see my parents very often_____________they live in South Africa.

Explanation

The correct answer is "because" because it indicates a reason or cause for not seeing the parents very often, which is that they live in South Africa.

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10. I have two__________,a boy and a girl.

Explanation

The word "children" is the correct answer because it is a gender-neutral term that encompasses both boys and girls. In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they have two offspring, one male and one female, without specifying their genders individually. Therefore, "children" is the most appropriate term to use in this context.

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11. Where are my glasses? They're______________ the table.

Explanation

The word "on" is the correct answer because it indicates that the glasses are physically resting on top of the table.

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12. Last night I __________to the cinema.

Explanation

The sentence is in the past tense, and the word "last night" indicates a specific time in the past. The verb "went" is the past tense form of "go," which is the correct verb to use in this context to indicate that the speaker went to the cinema last night.

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13. Is this a good time to talk? Sorry, no. I__________dinner.

Explanation

The correct answer is "am cooking". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. So, the person is currently cooking dinner and cannot talk at that time.

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14. Did Amina finish the report? No, she___________ it tomorrow.

Explanation

Amina did not finish the report yet. The phrase "is going to finish" indicates a future action, suggesting that Amina plans to complete the report tomorrow.

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15. I'd like_____________milk in my coffee, please-

Explanation

The correct answer is "some" because the speaker is expressing a preference for a certain amount of milk in their coffee. "Some" indicates an unspecified but positive quantity, which aligns with the speaker's request for milk.

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16. Kamal has got a holiday home near___________sea.

Explanation

The correct answer is "the" because it indicates a specific sea. "A" would imply any sea, while "some" would suggest an unspecified or unknown number of seas. The use of "the" suggests that Kamal has a holiday home near a particular sea, which could be a specific sea that is known to both the speaker and the listener.

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17. I think cycling is more dangerous_________driving.

Explanation

The correct answer is "than". This is because the sentence is comparing the level of danger between cycling and driving. "Than" is used to indicate a comparison between two things.

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18. This is my brother._____________name is Paul.

Explanation

The correct answer is "His" because the sentence is referring to the brother, who is male. Therefore, the possessive pronoun "His" is used to indicate that the name belongs to him.

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19. How much are _________shoes?

Explanation

The question is asking about the price or cost of a specific type of shoes. The word "these" is used to refer to objects that are near the speaker or have already been mentioned. Therefore, the correct answer "these" implies that the shoes in question are close to the speaker or have been previously discussed.

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20. I  usually go to work __________train.

Explanation

The correct answer is "by". This preposition is used to indicate the means or method of transportation. In this case, it suggests that the person goes to work using the train as their mode of transportation.

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21. _________were you at the weekend? I was in Scotland.

Explanation

The question is asking about the location or place where the person was at the weekend. The answer provided states that the person was in Scotland, indicating the place where they spent their weekend.

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22. We have____________ house in Moscow.    

Explanation

The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, "a" is used before the noun "house" to indicate that the speaker has one house in Moscow. "Any" is not appropriate because it implies an indefinite or unspecified number of houses, while "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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23. That thing you are looking for is made ..... plastic.

Explanation

The correct answer is "of" because it indicates that the thing being referred to is composed or made out of plastic.

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24. We__________going to the theatre next Saturday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" to use with the subject "we" in the present tense.

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25. Rosie stayed____________home yesterday afternoon.

Explanation

Rosie stayed "at" home yesterday afternoon. This preposition is used to indicate a specific location or position, in this case, indicating where Rosie stayed during the mentioned time period.

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26. ___________ever been to New York?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Have you". This is because the question is asking about a past experience or knowledge of whether the person has ever been to New York. The present perfect tense "Have you" is used to inquire about past experiences or actions that may still have relevance in the present.

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27. He really thinks a lot of .....

Explanation

The correct answer is "himself." The phrase "thinks a lot of" indicates that the subject has a high opinion or regard for someone. In this case, the subject is referring to himself, so the reflexive pronoun "himself" is the appropriate choice.

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28. When I opened the door, I ..... my friend.

Explanation

The correct answer is "saw" because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of seeing the friend occurred at a specific point in the past when the door was opened.

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29. __________five people in my family.

Explanation

The correct answer is "There are" because the sentence is talking about the number of people in the family, which is plural. Therefore, we use "There are" to indicate that there are multiple people in the family.

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30. Do you sell stamps? Yes, we do. How__________do you want?

Explanation

The question is asking about the quantity of stamps the person wants to buy. The correct answer is "many" because it implies a large number of stamps.

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31. The last time I____________Joanna was in Paris.

Explanation

The correct answer is "saw". This is because the sentence is referring to a specific past event when the speaker saw Joanna in Paris. The past simple tense "saw" is used to indicate an action that happened at a specific point in the past and is now completed. The other options ("have seen", "see", "was seeing") do not fit the sentence structure or the context of a specific past event.

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32. ..... my friends want to work abroad after university.

Explanation

The correct answer is "All of". This is because "All of" indicates that every single one of the speaker's friends wants to work abroad after university. It implies that there are no exceptions or exclusions among the speaker's friends in terms of their desire to work abroad.

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33. He let us ..... after five minutes.

Explanation

The correct answer is "go" because in this sentence, "let" is a verb that is followed by an object pronoun (us) and a base form of the verb (go). So, the correct structure is "let + object pronoun + base form of the verb."

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34. ..... we met on holiday are coming to see us soon.

Explanation

The correct answer is "The people" because the phrase "we met on holiday" suggests that the speaker is referring to multiple individuals. Therefore, the plural form "people" is more appropriate than the singular form "person."

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35. My sister___________tennis very well.

Explanation

The correct answer is "plays" because the subject "my sister" is singular and requires the verb form "plays" to agree with it. The word "plays" is the correct present tense form of the verb "to play" when used with a singular subject.

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36. We had our photos ..... at school last week.

Explanation

The correct answer is "taken" because the verb "have" is used in the sentence, indicating that someone else took the photos for us. In this case, "taken" is the past participle form of the verb "take" and is used after "have" to show that the action was done by someone else.

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37. I _____________a lot of sport in my free time.

Explanation

The correct answer is "do". In this sentence, the verb "do" is used to express engaging in or participating in an activity. Therefore, the sentence means that the person engages in or participates in a lot of sport in their free time.

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38. We paid the restaurant bill_________credit card.

Explanation

The correct answer is "by". This is because when we pay using a credit card, we typically say "pay by credit card".

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39. My brother is ..... her hair cut at the moment.

Explanation

The correct answer is "having" because it indicates that the brother is currently in the process of getting his hair cut. The word "having" is used to show that someone is experiencing or undergoing an action or activity performed by someone else, in this case, getting a haircut.

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40. It was the .....fault. They were being silly.

Explanation

The correct answer is "boys'". The sentence indicates that multiple boys were at fault and they were being silly. The possessive form "boys'" is used to show that the fault belongs to the boys collectively.

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I like apples, but I _____________bananas.
I work in a _____________. I'm a doctor
Excuse me, __________speak French?
Do you want to listen to music or _______TV?
Where ___________ from?   I'm from Russia.  
I get up__________7 o'clock in the morning.
The____________is quite expensive but the food there is excellent.
Bob will meet_________at the airport.
I don't see my parents very often_____________they live in South...
I have two__________,a boy and a girl.
Where are my glasses? They're______________ the table.
Last night I __________to the cinema.
Is this a good time to talk? Sorry, no. I__________dinner.
Did Amina finish the report? No, she___________ it tomorrow.
I'd like_____________milk in my coffee, please-
Kamal has got a holiday home near___________sea.
I think cycling is more dangerous_________driving.
This is my brother._____________name is Paul.
How much are _________shoes?
I  usually go to work __________train.
_________were you at the weekend? I was in Scotland.
We have____________ house in Moscow.    
That thing you are looking for is made ..... plastic.
We__________going to the theatre next Saturday.
Rosie stayed____________home yesterday afternoon.
___________ever been to New York?
He really thinks a lot of .....
When I opened the door, I ..... my friend.
__________five people in my family.
Do you sell stamps? Yes, we do. How__________do you want?
The last time I____________Joanna was in Paris.
..... my friends want to work abroad after university.
He let us ..... after five minutes.
..... we met on holiday are coming to see us soon.
My sister___________tennis very well.
We had our photos ..... at school last week.
I _____________a lot of sport in my free time.
We paid the restaurant bill_________credit card.
My brother is ..... her hair cut at the moment.
It was the .....fault. They were being silly.
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