Unit 12 English 7

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    There were ____________________ people in line at the fair.

    • Best
    • Many
    • Fast
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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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  • 2. 

    Maria wore her  ________________ dress to the birthday party.

    • Beautifully

    • Beautiful

    • Fancily

    Correct Answer
    A. Beautiful
    Explanation
    Maria wore her beautiful dress to the birthday party.

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  • 3. 

    There were ____________________ people in line at the fair.

    • Best

    • Many

    • Fast

    Correct Answer
    A. Many
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    Which two words are antonyms?

    • Cold and frigid

    • Cold and hot

    • Hot and steamy

    • Cold and cold

    Correct Answer
    A. Cold and hot
    Explanation
    The words "cold" and "hot" are antonyms because they represent opposite temperatures. "Cold" refers to a low temperature, while "hot" refers to a high temperature.

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  • 5. 

    Which two words are antomyms?

    • Wet and slippery

    • Wet and slick

    • Dry and hot

    • Dry and wet

    Correct Answer
    A. Dry and wet
    Explanation
    The words "dry" and "wet" are antonyms because they have opposite meanings. "Dry" refers to the absence of moisture or water, while "wet" means to be covered or saturated with water or another liquid.

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  • 6. 

    Everyone enjoyed Aunt Suzy's ___________________ lasagna.

    • Tasty

    • Lightly

    • Taste

    Correct Answer
    A. Tasty
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

    • Each day, he breathed harder and harder.

    • Each day, he breathed hardest and hardest.

    • Each day, he breathed the hardest and the hardest.

    Correct Answer
    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.

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  • 8. 

    Of all the phones in this office, mine rings most annoyingly.

    • Comparative

    • Superlative

    Correct Answer
    A. Superlative
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    Maria wore her  ________________ dress to the birthday party.

    • Beautifully

    • Beautiful

    • Fancily

    Correct Answer
    A. Beautiful
    Explanation
    Maria wore her beautiful dress to the birthday party.

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  • 10. 

    Mom walked ______________ to the grocery store. 

    • Quickly

    • Quick

    • Fastly

    Correct Answer
    A. Quickly
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 

    Everyone enjoyed Aunt Suzy's ___________________ lasagna.

    • Tasty

    • Lightly

    • Taste

    Correct Answer
    A. Tasty
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

    Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

    • The man cried anxious.

    • The man cried anxiously.

    • 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.

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  • 13. 

    Lee writes the sloppiest of all the students.

    • Comparative

    • Superlative

    Correct Answer
    A. Superlative
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 14. 

    Christian practiced his math ________________________ than the other kids in his class.

    • Most frequently

    • More frequently

    • Frequently

    • Frequentliest

    Correct Answer
    A. More frequently
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 15. 

    Choose the right form of a comparative and superlative.

    • Colourfuller, colourfullest

    • More colourful, most colourful

    Correct Answer
    A. More colourful, most colourful
    Explanation
    Colourful consists of 3 syllables. This means that you have to use more and most.

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  • 16. 

    Mom walked ______________ to the grocery store. 

    • Quickly

    • Quick

    • Fastly

    Correct Answer
    A. Quickly
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 17. 

    Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

    • The sun shined brightly in the sky.

    • The sun shined brightely in the sky.

    • 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.

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  • 18. 

    Adverbs can tell when or how something happens.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Adverbs are a part of speech that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide information about when, where, how, or to what extent an action occurs. Therefore, adverbs can indeed tell when or how something happens, making the statement true.

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  • 19. 

    Which two words are not antonyms?

    • Dark and light

    • Tall and short

    • Small and tiny

    • Night and day

    Correct Answer
    A. Small and tiny
    Explanation
    The words "small" and "tiny" are synonyms, not antonyms. They both mean something of a small size. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. In this case, "dark" and "light" are antonyms as they represent opposite ends of the spectrum of brightness. Similarly, "tall" and "short" are antonyms as they represent opposite ends of the spectrum of height. Finally, "night" and "day" are antonyms as they represent opposite times of the day.

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  • 20. 

    Adverbs can tell when or how something happens.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 21. 

    Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

    • The wind blew strongest and knocked down the hiker.

    • The wind blew strongly and knocked down the hiker.

    • 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.

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  • 22. 

    Alexis can hit the ball farther than anyone else on the team.

    • Comparative

    • Superlative

    Correct Answer
    A. Comparative
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 23. 

    When I was a kid I swam better than anyone else in my school.

    • Comparative

    • Superlative

    Correct Answer
    A. Comparative
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 24. 

    Adjectives can tell what kind or how many.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 25. 

    Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

    • The man fell very hardly on the rocks below.

    • The man fell very harder on the rocks below.

    • 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.

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  • 26. 

    Adjectives can tell what kind or how many.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Adjectives can provide information about the kind or quantity of a noun. They describe and provide more details about the noun by answering questions like "what kind?" or "how many?". Therefore, the statement that adjectives can tell what kind or how many is true.

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  • 27. 

    The sun was shining __________________ in our eyes.

    • Bright

    • Really

    • Brightly

    Correct Answer
    A. Brightly
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 28. 

    The sun was shining __________________ in our eyes.

    • Bright

    • Really

    • Brightly

    Correct Answer
    A. Brightly
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 29. 

    Choose the right form of a comparative and superlative.

    • Uglier, ugliest

    • More ugly, most ugly

    Correct Answer
    A. Uglier, ugliest
    Explanation
    Ugly consists of 1 syllable. This means that you have to use -er, and -est.

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  • 30. 

    Adverbs describe _______________________.

    Correct Answer
    verbs
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 31. 

    Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

    • The man waved a red flag desperate.

    • The man waved a red flag desperately.

    • 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.

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  • 32. 

    After failing the midterm exam, Savannah tried ______________________ to please her professor.

    • Hardest

    • More hardest

    • Most hardest

    • Harder

    Correct Answer
    A. Harder
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 33. 

    A friend is going to lend me some money. Otherwise, I couldn't ____________ the trip.

    • Buy

    • Afford

    • Go

    Correct Answer
    A. Afford
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 34. 

    Kennedy worked _________ than anyone else on the yearbook committee.

    • Harder

    • Hardest

    • More harder

    • Most hardest

    Correct Answer
    A. Harder
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 35. 

    Lela can concentrate ___________________ if the television is turned off.

    • Well

    • Weller

    • Better

    • Wellest

    Correct Answer
    A. Better
    Explanation
    Lela's ability to concentrate improves when the television is turned off.

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  • 36. 

    The full _________ of the trip, including travel insurance, will be around €1000.

    • Price

    • Cost

    • Spending

    Correct Answer
    A. Cost
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 37. 

    Which two words are not antonyms?

    • Hungary and full

    • White and black

    • Salty and sweet

    • Bumpy and rough

    Correct Answer
    A. Bumpy and rough
    Explanation
    The words "bumpy" and "rough" are not antonyms because they both describe a similar texture or surface quality. Both words suggest an uneven or not smooth surface. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings, but in this case, "bumpy" and "rough" have a similar meaning, making them not antonyms.

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  • 38. 

    Out of all my subjects, I have to agree that I do ________________ in Spanish.

    • Bad

    • Worst

    • Badest

    • Badder

    Correct Answer
    A. Worst
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 39. 

    Adjectives describe _____________________.

    Correct Answer
    nouns
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 40. 

    Adjectives describe _____________________.

    Correct Answer
    nouns
    Explanation
    Adjectives are words that provide more information about nouns. They describe the characteristics, qualities, or attributes of nouns, helping to give a clearer picture or add more detail to the noun being described. Therefore, the correct answer is that adjectives describe nouns.

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  • 41. 

    Which two words are antonyms?

    • Big and large

    • Small and tiny

    • Big and little

    • Huge and giant

    Correct Answer
    A. Big and little
    Explanation
    The words "big" and "little" are antonyms because they have opposite meanings. "Big" refers to something large in size or quantity, while "little" refers to something small in size or quantity. Therefore, they are opposite in meaning and can be considered antonyms.

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  • 42. 

    The reason Connor has never had an accident is because he drives ____________________ than everyone else.

    • Careful

    • Carefully

    • More carefully

    • Carefuller

    Correct Answer
    A. More carefully
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 43. 

    Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

    • The longer he waited, the more loudly his stomach grumbled.

    • The longer he waited, the loudly his stomach grumbled.

    • 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.

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  • 44. 

    The soldier stood ________ than ever before when the president pinned the medal on his chest.

    • Proud

    • Proudest

    • More proud

    • Prouder

    Correct Answer
    A. Prouder
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 45. 

    The _________ of our trip to London was the visit to the British Museum.

    • Peak

    • Highlight

    • Importance

    Correct Answer
    A. Highlight
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 46. 

    - I have to go to Oxford and back. It's about a 60 mile ____________ trip.- Enjoy it! It's a beautiful university city.

    • Round

    • Around

    • Go and back

    Correct Answer
    A. Round
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 47. 

    The girls lived happily ever after.In this sentence happily is...

    • An adverb of a sentence

    • An adverb of a verb

    • An adverb of an adverb

    • An adverb of an adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. An adverb of a verb
    Explanation
    In the sentence 'happily' refers to 'lived'. 'Happily' is a verb.

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  • 48. 

    Which is right?

    • Responding to parents needs doesn't imply abandoning hard won professional judgement based on knowledge, experience and common sense

    • Responding to parents needs doesn't imply abandoning hardly won professional judgement based on knowledge, experience and common sense

    Correct Answer
    A. Responding to parents needs doesn't imply abandoning hard won professional judgement based on knowledge, experience and common sense
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 49. 

    I have a piece of volcanic rock as a ___________ of my trip to Volcano Lanin in Patagonia.

    • Memory

    • Remembrance

    • Souvenir

    Correct Answer
    A. Souvenir
    Explanation
    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.

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