Unit 12 English 7
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We ate the ________________ dessert at Thanksgiving.
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Unit 12 English 7 assesses understanding of grammar, focusing on adverbs, comparative and superlative forms, and appropriate adjective usage. This quiz enhances comprehension of English grammar, vital for effective communication and academic success.
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We ate the ________________ dessert at Thanksgiving.
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The girls lived happily ever after.In this sentence happily is...
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An adverb of a sentence
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An adverb of a verb
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An adverb of an adverb
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An adverb of an adjective
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A. An adverb of a verbExplanation
In the sentence 'happily' refers to 'lived'. 'Happily' is a verb.Rate this question:
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Choose the right form of a comparative and superlative.
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Uglier, ugliest
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More ugly, most ugly
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A. Uglier, ugliestExplanation
Ugly consists of 1 syllable. This means that you have to use -er, and -est.Rate this question:
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Choose the right form of a comparative and superlative.
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Colourfuller, colourfullest
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More colourful, most colourful
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A. More colourful, most colourfulExplanation
Colourful consists of 3 syllables. This means that you have to use more and most.Rate this question:
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Maria wore her ________________ dress to the birthday party.
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Beautifully
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Beautiful
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Fancily
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A. BeautifulExplanation
Maria wore her beautiful dress to the birthday party.Rate this question:
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Mom walked ______________ to the grocery store.
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Quickly
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Quick
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Fastly
Correct Answer
A. QuicklyExplanation
The correct answer is "quickly". In this sentence, the adverb "quickly" is used to describe how Mom walked to the grocery store. It indicates that she walked at a fast pace or with speed. The word "quick" is an adjective and cannot be used to modify the verb "walked" in this context. "Fastly" is not a valid word in English, so it is incorrect.Rate this question:
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The sun was shining __________________ in our eyes.
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Bright
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Really
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Brightly
Correct Answer
A. BrightlyExplanation
The word "brightly" is the correct answer because it is an adverb that describes how the sun was shining. The adverb "brightly" indicates that the sun was shining with a strong and intense brightness, causing it to be difficult to see due to the glare in our eyes.Rate this question:
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Everyone enjoyed Aunt Suzy's ___________________ lasagna.
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Tasty
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Lightly
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Taste
Correct Answer
A. TastyExplanation
The correct answer is "tasty" because it is an adjective that describes the lasagna. It suggests that the lasagna was delicious and enjoyable for everyone.Rate this question:
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There were ____________________ people in line at the fair.
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Best
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Many
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Fast
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A. ManyExplanation
The word "many" is the correct answer because it indicates a large number of people in line at the fair. It implies that there were numerous individuals waiting, suggesting a crowded or popular event.Rate this question:
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Adjectives can tell what kind or how many.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, giving more information about their qualities or characteristics. They can indicate the type or category of a noun, such as "red" or "tall," or they can indicate the quantity or number of the noun, such as "five" or "many." Therefore, adjectives can indeed tell what kind or how many, making the statement "Adjectives can tell what kind or how many" true.Rate this question:
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Adverbs can tell when or how something happens.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and they often provide information about when or how something happens. They can indicate time (e.g., yesterday, soon), manner (e.g., quickly, slowly), place (e.g., here, there), frequency (e.g., always, rarely), and degree (e.g., very, extremely). Therefore, the statement that adverbs can tell when or how something happens is true.Rate this question:
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Adjectives describe _____________________.
Correct Answer
nounsExplanation
Adjectives are words that provide more information about nouns, such as their qualities, characteristics, or attributes. They help to give a clearer and more detailed picture of the noun they are describing. Therefore, the correct answer is "nouns" because adjectives are used to describe and modify nouns.Rate this question:
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Adverbs describe _______________________.
Correct Answer
verbsExplanation
Adverbs are words that modify or describe verbs. They provide information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. Adverbs can add detail to the verb by answering questions such as how the action is done, when it is done, or where it is done. Therefore, the correct answer is "verbs" because adverbs describe and provide additional information about verbs.Rate this question:
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Which is right?
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Responding to parents needs doesn't imply abandoning hard won professional judgement based on knowledge, experience and common sense
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Responding to parents needs doesn't imply abandoning hardly won professional judgement based on knowledge, experience and common sense
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A. Responding to parents needs doesn't imply abandoning hard won professional judgement based on knowledge, experience and common senseExplanation
The correct answer is "Responding to parents needs doesn't imply abandoning hard won professional judgement based on knowledge, experience and common sense." This answer accurately states that meeting the needs of parents does not mean disregarding or giving up on professional judgement that is based on knowledge, experience, and common sense. It emphasizes the importance of balancing parental input with professional expertise in decision-making.Rate this question:
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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The wind blew strongest and knocked down the hiker.
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The wind blew strongly and knocked down the hiker.
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The wind blew the stronger and knocked down the hiker.
Correct Answer
A. The wind blew strongly and knocked down the hiker.Explanation
The correct answer is "The wind blew strongly and knocked down the hiker." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the adverb "strongly" to modify the verb "blew" and convey the intensity of the wind's force.Rate this question:
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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The man fell very hardly on the rocks below.
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The man fell very harder on the rocks below.
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The man fell very hard on the rocks below.
Correct Answer
A. The man fell very hard on the rocks below.Explanation
The correct answer is "The man fell very hard on the rocks below." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the adverb "very" to modify the adjective "hard," indicating the intensity of the fall. The use of the comparative form "harder" in the second option is incorrect because it suggests a comparison between two falls, which is not intended in the sentence.Rate this question:
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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The man waved a red flag desperate.
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The man waved a red flag desperately.
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The man waved a red flag desperatly.
Correct Answer
A. The man waved a red flag desperately.Explanation
The correct answer is "The man waved a red flag desperately." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the adverb "desperately" to modify the verb "waved," indicating that the man waved the flag with a sense of desperation. The spelling of "desperately" is also correct in this sentence.Rate this question:
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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The sun shined brightly in the sky.
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The sun shined brightely in the sky.
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The sun shiny in the sky.
Correct Answer
A. The sun shined brightly in the sky.Explanation
The correct answer is "The sun shined brightly in the sky." The sentence is written correctly because it uses the past tense form of "shine" (shined) and the adverb "brightly" to describe how the sun shined. The spelling of "brightly" is also correct.Rate this question:
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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The man cried anxious.
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The man cried anxiously.
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The man cried anxiousely.
Correct Answer
A. The man cried anxiously.Explanation
The correct answer is "The man cried anxiously." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the adverb "anxiously" to describe how the man cried. Adverbs are used to modify verbs and in this case, "anxiously" describes the manner in which the man cried, indicating that he cried with anxiety.Rate this question:
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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The longer he waited, the more loudly his stomach grumbled.
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The longer he waited, the loudly his stomach grumbled.
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The long he waited, the more loudly his stomach grumbled.
Correct Answer
A. The longer he waited, the more loudly his stomach grumbled.Explanation
The correct answer is "The longer he waited, the more loudly his stomach grumbled." This sentence uses the correct comparative form of the adjective "long" (longer) and the correct adverb form of "loud" (more loudly) to show the increasing intensity of the stomach grumbling as the waiting time increases.Rate this question:
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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He waited the most patiently of anyone for a rescue.
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He waited the most patient of anyone for a rescue.
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He waited more patiently of anyone for a rescue.
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A. He waited the most patiently of anyone for a rescue.Explanation
The correct answer is "He waited the most patiently of anyone for a rescue." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the superlative form of the adjective "patiently" (most patiently) to compare the level of patience between the subject ("He") and others ("anyone").Rate this question:
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Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
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Each day, he breathed harder and harder.
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Each day, he breathed hardest and hardest.
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Each day, he breathed the hardest and the hardest.
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A. Each day, he breathed harder and harder.Explanation
The correct answer is "Each day, he breathed harder and harder." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the comparative form of the adjective "hard" to show the increasing intensity of the action. By using the comparative form "harder," it indicates that the breathing is becoming more difficult with each passing day. The repetition of "harder and harder" reinforces the idea of increasing difficulty.Rate this question:
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The reason Connor has never had an accident is because he drives ____________________ than everyone else.
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Careful
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Carefully
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More carefully
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Carefuller
Correct Answer
A. More carefullyExplanation
The correct answer is "more carefully" because it compares Connor's driving to that of everyone else, indicating that he is more cautious and attentive on the road than others. The word "more" is used to show a comparative degree of carefulness in his driving.Rate this question:
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Kennedy worked _________ than anyone else on the yearbook committee.
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Harder
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Hardest
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More harder
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Most hardest
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A. HarderExplanation
Kennedy worked "harder" than anyone else on the yearbook committee. This is because "harder" is the comparative form of the adjective "hard." When comparing two people or things, we use the comparative form. In this case, we are comparing Kennedy's level of work to that of everyone else on the committee. Therefore, "harder" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Christian practiced his math ________________________ than the other kids in his class.
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Most frequently
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More frequently
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Frequently
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Frequentliest
Correct Answer
A. More frequentlyExplanation
The correct answer is "more frequently" because it compares Christian's math practice to the other kids in his class. The word "more" indicates a comparative degree, suggesting that Christian practices math more often than the other kids.Rate this question:
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After failing the midterm exam, Savannah tried ______________________ to please her professor.
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Hardest
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More hardest
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Most hardest
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Harder
Correct Answer
A. HarderExplanation
After failing the midterm exam, Savannah tried "harder" to please her professor. This means that Savannah put in more effort or exerted more energy in order to make her professor happy. By using the comparative form "harder," it implies that Savannah was already trying to please her professor, but after failing the midterm, she increased her efforts.Rate this question:
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The ghost stories are told ___________________ when it's completely dark.
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Most vividly
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More vividly
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Vivid
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Vividest
Correct Answer
A. More vividlyExplanation
Ghost stories are typically told in order to create a sense of fear and suspense. When it is completely dark, our senses are heightened and our imagination tends to run wild. Therefore, the stories are told "more vividly" in order to intensify the spooky atmosphere and make the listeners feel as if they are experiencing the events of the story themselves.Rate this question:
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The stapler works _________ when you push down evenly on the handle.
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Well
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Better
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Best
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Bestest
Correct Answer
A. BestExplanation
The word "best" is the correct answer because it accurately describes how the stapler works when you push down evenly on the handle. It implies that the stapler functions at its highest level of efficiency and effectiveness when used in this manner.Rate this question:
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Lela can concentrate ___________________ if the television is turned off.
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Well
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Weller
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Better
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Wellest
Correct Answer
A. BetterExplanation
Lela's ability to concentrate improves when the television is turned off.Rate this question:
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The soldier stood ________ than ever before when the president pinned the medal on his chest.
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Proud
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Proudest
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More proud
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Prouder
Correct Answer
A. ProuderExplanation
The correct answer is "prouder". In this sentence, the soldier is being compared to a previous state of being, indicating that he is now experiencing a higher level of pride than before. The comparative form "prouder" is used to convey this meaning.Rate this question:
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Out of all my subjects, I have to agree that I do ________________ in Spanish.
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Bad
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Worst
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Badest
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Badder
Correct Answer
A. WorstExplanation
The correct answer is "worst" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "bad." The sentence is comparing the speaker's performance in Spanish to their performance in other subjects, implying that their performance in Spanish is the least favorable or lowest among all their subjects.Rate this question:
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Alexis can hit the ball farther than anyone else on the team.
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Comparative
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Superlative
Correct Answer
A. ComparativeExplanation
The correct answer is "comparative" because the sentence is comparing Alexis's ability to hit the ball to that of others on the team. The word "farther" is used to indicate a comparison between Alexis and the rest of the team, suggesting that Alexis can hit the ball a greater distance than anyone else.Rate this question:
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When I was a kid I swam better than anyone else in my school.
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Comparative
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Superlative
Correct Answer
A. ComparativeExplanation
The given sentence compares the speaker's swimming ability to that of others in their school, indicating that they were better than everyone else. This suggests that the correct answer is "comparative," as it highlights the comparison being made between the speaker and their peers.Rate this question:
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Of all the phones in this office, mine rings most annoyingly.
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Comparative
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Superlative
Correct Answer
A. SuperlativeExplanation
The correct answer is "superlative" because the sentence is comparing the ringing sound of different phones in the office and stating that the speaker's phone rings in the most annoying way. The superlative form is used to indicate the highest degree or quality among a group, which is exactly what is being expressed in this sentence.Rate this question:
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Lee writes the sloppiest of all the students.
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Comparative
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Superlative
Correct Answer
A. SuperlativeExplanation
The given sentence states that Lee writes the sloppiest out of all the students. This implies that there are multiple students who write sloppily, but Lee is the worst among them. Therefore, the correct answer is superlative, as it indicates the highest degree of a quality among a group.Rate this question:
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A friend is going to lend me some money. Otherwise, I couldn't ____________ the trip.
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Buy
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Afford
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Go
Correct Answer
A. AffordExplanation
The correct answer is "afford." In this context, the speaker is saying that without their friend lending them money, they wouldn't be able to afford the trip. "Afford" means to have enough money or resources to be able to pay for something, so it fits logically in this sentence.Rate this question:
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I've _________ the same trip by car so often I could do it with my eyes shut.
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Done
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Made
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Gone
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A. MadeExplanation
The correct answer is "made" because it implies the completion of an action or task, which is appropriate in this context. The phrase "done the same trip" or "gone the same trip" would not convey the same meaning of familiarity and repetition as "made the same trip."Rate this question:
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Our camping trip was _______ by heavy rain. We ended up wet and upset.
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Ruined
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Damaged
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Cancelled
Correct Answer
A. RuinedExplanation
The correct answer is "ruined" because it implies that the camping trip was completely spoiled or destroyed by the heavy rain. This is supported by the fact that the outcome was that everyone ended up wet and upset. "Damaged" could suggest some negative impact, but not necessarily the complete destruction of the trip. "Cancelled" would imply that the trip was called off altogether, which may not be the case if they still went camping despite the rain.Rate this question:
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The _________ of our trip to London was the visit to the British Museum.
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Peak
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Highlight
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Importance
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A. HighlightExplanation
The word "highlight" fits best in the given sentence because it suggests that the visit to the British Museum was the most memorable or significant part of the trip to London. It implies that this particular experience stood out and was a major attraction or event during the trip.Rate this question:
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The full _________ of the trip, including travel insurance, will be around €1000.
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Price
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Cost
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Spending
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A. CostExplanation
The word "cost" is the correct answer because it refers to the total amount of money required for the trip, including travel insurance. "Price" could also be a possible answer, but it typically refers to the amount of money paid for a specific item or service, rather than the overall expense of the entire trip. "Spending" is not an appropriate answer in this context as it refers to the act of using money, rather than the total amount needed for the trip.Rate this question:
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I have a piece of volcanic rock as a ___________ of my trip to Volcano Lanin in Patagonia.
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Memory
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Remembrance
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Souvenir
Correct Answer
A. SouvenirExplanation
The correct answer is "souvenir". A souvenir is an item that is kept as a reminder or memento of a specific place or event. In this case, the person has a piece of volcanic rock as a souvenir from their trip to Volcano Lanin in Patagonia.Rate this question:
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- I have to go to Oxford and back. It's about a 60 mile ____________ trip.- Enjoy it! It's a beautiful university city.
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Round
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Around
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Go and back
Correct Answer
A. RoundExplanation
The correct answer is "round." In this context, the speaker is referring to a trip that involves going from one place to another and then returning to the original place. The word "round" is commonly used to describe this type of trip. The other options, "around" and "go and back," do not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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I'm planning my first trip ____________. I'm off to Australia in the summer.
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Overseas
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Outside
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Abroad
Correct Answer(s)
A. Overseas
A. AbroadExplanation
The correct answer for this question is "overseas" and "abroad". Both words are appropriate to use in the given context as they convey the idea of traveling to a different country or continent. "Overseas" specifically refers to traveling across the sea to another country, while "abroad" refers to traveling to a foreign country in general. Since the person is planning their first trip to Australia, which is a different country, both "overseas" and "abroad" can be used interchangeably in this situation.Rate this question:
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Maria wore her ________________ dress to the birthday party.
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Beautifully
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Beautiful
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Fancily
Correct Answer
A. BeautifulExplanation
Maria wore her beautiful dress to the birthday party.Rate this question:
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Mom walked ______________ to the grocery store.
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Quickly
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Quick
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Fastly
Correct Answer
A. QuicklyExplanation
The word "quickly" is the correct answer because it is an adverb that describes how Mom walked to the grocery store. It is the appropriate adverb form of the adjective "quick," which means moving fast or doing something in a short amount of time. Therefore, "quickly" accurately describes the speed at which Mom walked to the grocery store.Rate this question:
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The sun was shining __________________ in our eyes.
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Bright
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Really
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Brightly
Correct Answer
A. BrightlyExplanation
The correct answer is "brightly" because it is an adverb that describes how the sun was shining. In this context, it suggests that the sun was shining with a lot of brightness, causing discomfort or difficulty for our eyes.Rate this question:
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Everyone enjoyed Aunt Suzy's ___________________ lasagna.
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Tasty
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Lightly
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Taste
Correct Answer
A. TastyExplanation
The given sentence is describing Aunt Suzy's lasagna, and it says that "Everyone enjoyed Aunt Suzy's _______ lasagna." The word "tasty" is the only option that fits grammatically and makes sense in this context. It implies that Aunt Suzy's lasagna was delicious and enjoyable for everyone.Rate this question:
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There were ____________________ people in line at the fair.
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Best
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Many
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Fast
Correct Answer
A. ManyExplanation
The word "many" is the correct answer because it implies a large number of people in line at the fair. It indicates that there was a significant crowd or a substantial amount of individuals waiting in line.Rate this question:
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