Use Of English (Intermediate Level)

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1. Jane’s passport........................................ while she was on holiday.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was stolen". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of the passport being stolen happened in the past. "Is stolen" would indicate that the passport is currently stolen, and "stole" would imply that Jane herself stole the passport, which is not the intended meaning.

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2. He.................................................. tennis when he broke his wrist.

Explanation

The correct answer is "was playing" because the sentence is in the past continuous tense. This tense is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past. In this case, the person was playing tennis when they broke their wrist.

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3. ‘ .................................................someone knocking at the door.’ ‘I’ll go and see who it is.’

Explanation

The correct answer is "There's". In this context, "There's" is used to indicate the existence of something, in this case, someone knocking at the door. It is a contraction of "There is". The speaker is acknowledging the presence of the sound and expressing their intention to go and see who is at the door.

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4. If I see Sam, ....................him to call you.

Explanation

The correct answer is "I’ll tell". This is because the sentence is in the future tense, indicating that the speaker plans to inform someone about the need for Sam to call them. "I’ll tell" is the correct form of the verb "tell" in the future tense.

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5. Small children often don’t like eating .

Explanation

Small children often don't like eating vegetables. This is because vegetables can have a strong or bitter taste that children may find unappealing. Additionally, vegetables often have a different texture compared to other foods that children may prefer, such as soft or sweet foods. Some children may also have a natural aversion to vegetables due to their unfamiliarity or association with negative experiences, such as being forced to eat them or having a bad reaction to a particular vegetable.

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6. I woke up several times..................... the night with a bad cough.

Explanation

The correct answer is "during". This is because "during" is used to indicate a specific time or period when an action takes place. In this case, the action is "waking up several times" and the specific time or period is "the night". Therefore, "during the night" is the correct phrase to describe the occurrence of waking up with a bad cough.

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7. Tom................................. coffee. He doesn’t like it.

Explanation

The correct answer is "doesn’t drink" because the sentence is in the present tense and "doesn’t drink" is the correct negative form of the verb "drink" for the third person singular subject "Tom".

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8. I................................................. in the country, but I had to move to the city for my new job.

Explanation

The correct answer is "used to live". This is because the sentence is talking about a past habit or situation of living in the country. "Used to" is used to express a past habit or state that is no longer true in the present.

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9. You..................................... that letter – it’s not addressed to you!

Explanation

The correct answer is "shouldn't read" because the sentence is expressing a negative obligation or prohibition. The use of "shouldn't" indicates that it is not advisable or appropriate to read the letter since it is not addressed to the person.

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10. The computer .....................................I bought wasn’t very expensive.

Explanation

The word "that" is the correct answer because it is used to introduce a restrictive relative clause in this sentence. The clause "that I bought" provides essential information about the computer, specifying which computer is being referred to. The other options, "who," "what," and "whom," are used to introduce non-restrictive relative clauses and would not be appropriate in this context.

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11. My new car is .......................................my old one.

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The correct answer is "faster than" because it correctly compares the speed of the new car to the old one. The word "faster" indicates that the new car has a higher speed than the old one, while "than" establishes the comparison between the two cars.

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12. I think I’ll be able to finish reading this book...................... few hours.

Explanation

The correct answer is "in a". This preposition is used to indicate a period of time, and in this context, it suggests that the person will be able to finish reading the book within a few hours.

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13. They got lots of presents when they got married and they ........................any ‘thank you’ letters.

Explanation

The correct answer is "didn't even send". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the negative form of the verb "send" is used to indicate that they did not send any 'thank you' letters despite receiving lots of presents.

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14. What happens......................................... the hero at the end of the film?

Explanation

The word "to" is used to indicate a movement or direction towards something. In the context of the question, it suggests that something happens or is done by the hero at the end of the film. This implies that the hero takes some kind of action or reaches a certain state or destination.

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15. I took ......................really nice photos on holiday.

Explanation

The word "some" is the correct answer because it suggests that the speaker took a specific but unspecified number of really nice photos on holiday. It implies that there were at least a few photos, but not necessarily a large quantity.

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16. I was really nervous and I couldn’t eat ..........................all day.

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The correct answer is "anything" because the sentence is expressing that the person was unable to eat at all throughout the day due to their nervousness. "Anything" implies that they couldn't eat any type of food, indicating a complete lack of appetite.

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17. ‘How long has Sarah been living in Germany?’
‘................................................... five years.’

Explanation

The correct answer is "For". This is because the question is asking about the duration of time Sarah has been living in Germany, and "for" is used to indicate a specific length of time.

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18. You look really hot.....................................................

Explanation

The correct answer is "Have you been running?" because the phrase "you look really hot" suggests that the person appears to be sweating or overheated, which could be a result of physical activity like running. The present perfect continuous tense "have you been running?" is used to ask about an activity that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just recently stopped.

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19. My father doesn’t allow me ................................his car.

Explanation

The correct answer is "to drive" because it follows the structure of the sentence. The phrase "doesn't allow me" indicates a restriction or prohibition, and when combined with the verb "drive," it requires the infinitive form "to drive." This form is commonly used after verbs of permission or prohibition.

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20. When I arrived at the airport, the plane................................................

Explanation

The use of "had already left" indicates that the action of the plane leaving occurred before the speaker's arrival at the airport. The past perfect tense "had left" is used to express an action that happened before another past action or point in time. In this case, the plane left before the speaker arrived at the airport.

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21. Don’t work in pairs. Everyone has to do the exercise by ............................

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The correct answer is "themselves" because the subject "Everyone" is singular and requires a reflexive pronoun that matches in number. "Themselves" is the reflexive pronoun used for the plural form of the subject.

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22. If I were in Susie’s position, I....................... leave and get another job.

Explanation

If I were in Susie's position, I might leave and get another job. This suggests that Susie is considering the possibility of leaving her current job and finding a new one. The word "might" indicates that this is a potential action she could take, but it is not definite or certain.

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23. Helen never travels by plane because she’s................................................... .

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The correct answer is "afraid of flying." This is because the phrase "afraid of" is used to express fear or phobia towards something, in this case, flying. The other options, "afraid from flying" and "afraid to flying," are grammatically incorrect and do not convey the same meaning.

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24. We’re really ......................................our trip to New York next week.

Explanation

The phrase "looking forward to" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate prepositional phrase to use after the verb "looking forward." When we are excited or anticipating something in the future, we use the preposition "to" to indicate what we are looking forward to. In this case, the speaker is looking forward to their trip to New York next week.

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25. What do you think you...................................................... this time next year?

Explanation

The question is asking about what the person thinks they will be doing at the same time next year. The correct answer is "’ll be doing" because it indicates a future action or state that will be ongoing at that time. The other options ("’re going to do", "do", "’re doing") do not convey the same sense of continuity in the future.

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26. Anne........................................ in hospital.

Explanation

The correct answer is "told me her mum was." This is the correct answer because it uses the correct verb tense ("told") and the correct pronoun ("me") to indicate that someone informed Anne about her mother's condition in the hospital.

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27. There’s ............................food in the house. Let’s go out to eat.

Explanation

The phrase "hardly any" is the correct answer because it means that there is a very small amount or almost no food in the house. This implies that there is not enough food to have a meal at home, so the suggestion is to go out to eat instead.

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28. .............................................is Charlie.

Explanation

The correct answer is "My dog's name." This is because the possessive form is used to indicate ownership or association, and in this case, it is referring to the name belonging to the speaker's dog. The apostrophe and the letter "s" after "dog" indicate possession.

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29. I’m feeling tired. I don’t think I............................................. tonight.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'll go out. This is because the phrase "I don't think" indicates uncertainty or hesitation, suggesting that the speaker is not completely sure about their plans. Therefore, the future tense "I'll go out" is the most appropriate choice, indicating that the speaker may still decide to go out despite feeling tired.

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30. Most of the students got a B grade but ...................................got an A.

Explanation

Most of the students received a B grade, indicating that the majority of them performed at an above-average level. However, a select group of students achieved an A grade, suggesting that only a small number of students excelled and performed exceptionally well. Therefore, the correct answer is "a few," as it accurately describes the small proportion of students who received an A grade.

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31. ‘Were there any letters today?’
‘No, the postman............................................... yet.’

Explanation

The correct answer is "hasn't come". This is because the question is asking about whether the postman delivered any letters today. The use of "hasn't come" indicates that the postman has not yet arrived or delivered any letters.

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32. .......................................................................a car, I usually take the bus.

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The correct answer is "Not having." This is because the phrase "Not having" is used to indicate the absence of something, in this case, a car. The sentence is expressing that the person usually takes the bus because they do not possess a car.

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33. The room.................................the beach was too small.

Explanation

The correct answer is "overlooking". This is because the sentence is describing the room and its relationship to the beach. If the room "overlooked" the beach, it means that the room had a view of the beach, indicating that the room was positioned in a way that allowed one to see the beach from inside. This suggests that the room was not directly on the beach, but rather had a view of it.

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34. .................................................................hard, Martha should do very well at university.

Explanation

This question is testing the understanding of conditional statements. The correct answer is "As long as she works". This means that Martha will do well at university if she continues to work. The other options do not convey the same meaning. "Unless she works" suggests that Martha will not do well unless she works, which is the opposite of the intended meaning. "In case she works" implies that there is a possibility that she may not work, which is not the intended meaning either. "Providing she will work" also suggests a conditional statement, but it is not as commonly used as "As long as she works".

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35. Do you know ?....................................................................

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The correct answer is "where John lives" because it is a grammatically correct and complete sentence. It follows the subject-verb-object structure, with "where" being the adverbial interrogative pronoun, "John" being the subject, and "lives" being the verb. The other options are not grammatically correct sentences as they lack the necessary verb or have the subject and verb in the wrong order.

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36. If they........................................... by car, it would have been a lot quicker.

Explanation

The correct answer is "had gone". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation. The use of "had gone" suggests that they did not actually go by car, but if they had, it would have been quicker.

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37. I want to buy.........................................

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The correct answer is "some new jeans" because the word "some" indicates an unspecified quantity of jeans, and "new" suggests that the jeans are not used or worn before. The plural form "jeans" is used because it refers to a pair of pants.

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38. ‘Rick’s been to China before,.................................?’

Explanation

The given question is an example of a tag question, which is used to confirm or seek agreement with a statement. In this case, the statement is "Rick's been to China before." The tag question "hasn't he?" is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "hasn't" (contraction of "has not") and the pronoun "he." Therefore, the correct answer is "hasn't he."

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39. William is very excited.......................................... starting his new job.

Explanation

The correct answer is "about" because it indicates that William is excited regarding the prospect of starting his new job. It suggests that he has positive feelings and anticipation towards this new opportunity.

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40. Bad weather prevented the match ...........going ahead.

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The correct answer is "from". This is because the phrase "from going ahead" indicates that the bad weather prevented the match from proceeding or taking place. The preposition "from" is commonly used to show the cause or reason for something not happening.

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41. I asked the mechanic to ............................................how much the repairs will cost.

Explanation

The phrase "work out" in this context means to calculate or determine. So, the sentence is saying that the person asked the mechanic to calculate or determine how much the repairs will cost.

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42. ....................................................school very young, he is very successful.

Explanation

The correct answer is "In spite of leaving." This phrase is used to contrast the fact that the person left school very young with the fact that they are now very successful. It suggests that despite leaving school early, they were still able to achieve success.

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43. Ben and Danny are very similar. .........................is good at football but they both love watching it
on TV.

Explanation

Both Ben and Danny love watching football on TV, but neither of them is good at playing football.

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44. I................................ be a doctor. I’d hate it.

Explanation

The correct answer is "couldn't". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and expresses a hypothetical situation. "Couldn't" is the past tense form of "can't" and is used to indicate that the speaker is unable to do something. In this case, it implies that the speaker would not be able to become a doctor and would hate it.

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45. Where...................................... ?’ ‘I always go to Snips.’

Explanation

The correct answer is "do you have your hair cut." This is because the question is asking about the action of getting one's hair cut, rather than the person cutting their own hair or someone else cutting their hair. The phrase "have your hair cut" implies that the person is going to a professional or a salon to have their hair cut.

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46. She really ............................................when she changed her mind about the job.

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The phrase "let me down" means to disappoint or fail someone's expectations. In this context, the person changed their mind about the job, which suggests that they had initially given the speaker some hope or promise regarding the job, but ultimately failed to follow through or deliver on that promise. Thus, the person "let me down" by not following through with their initial commitment.

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47. It was raining at first, but .............................the sun came out.

Explanation

The phrase "in the end" indicates that after the initial rain, eventually the sun came out. It implies that there was a change in weather conditions over time, with the rain stopping and the sun appearing.

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48. When we finally arrived ..............................................., we were exhausted.

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The correct answer is "home." In this sentence, "home" is functioning as an adverbial prepositional phrase, modifying the verb "arrived." It indicates the destination or location where the speaker arrived. The phrase "to home" is grammatically incorrect because "home" is not a noun that can be preceded by the preposition "to." Similarly, "at home" is also incorrect because it suggests that the speaker was already at home when they arrived, which contradicts the meaning of the sentence. Therefore, the only correct choice is "home."

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49. They...................................... worried. There really was no danger.

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The correct answer is "needn’t have". This is because the sentence suggests that there was no need for them to be worried in the past. The phrase "needn't have" is used to talk about unnecessary actions or regrets about the past. In this case, it implies that they were worried in the past, but it was not necessary as there was no danger.

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50. ...................................................phone me again.

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The correct answer is "I’d rather you didn’t." This phrase expresses a preference or desire for the person not to phone again. It implies that the speaker would prefer if the person refrained from calling in the future. The use of "rather" suggests a stronger preference compared to the other options.

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Jane’s passport........................................ while she...
He.................................................. tennis when he...
‘ .................................................someone knocking...
If I see Sam, ....................him to call you.
Small children often don’t like eating .
I woke up several times..................... the night with a bad...
Tom................................. coffee. He doesn’t like it.
I................................................. in the country, but...
You..................................... that letter – it’s not...
The computer .....................................I bought wasn’t...
My new car is .......................................my old one.
I think I’ll be able to finish reading this...
They got lots of presents when they got married and they...
What happens......................................... the hero at the...
I took ......................really nice photos on holiday.
I was really nervous and I couldn’t eat...
‘How long has Sarah been living in...
You look really...
My father doesn’t allow me ................................his car.
When I arrived at the airport, the...
Don’t work in pairs. Everyone has to do the exercise by...
If I were in Susie’s position, I....................... leave and...
Helen never travels by plane because...
We’re really ......................................our trip to New...
What do you think...
Anne........................................ in hospital.
There’s ............................food in the house. Let’s go...
.............................................is Charlie.
I’m feeling tired. I don’t think...
Most of the students got a B grade but...
‘Were there any letters today?’‘No, the...
.......................................................................a...
The room.................................the beach was too small.
.................................................................hard,...
Do you know...
If they........................................... by car, it would...
I want to buy.........................................
‘Rick’s been to China before,.................................?’
William is very excited.............................................
Bad weather prevented the match ...........going ahead.
I asked the mechanic to...
....................................................school very young,...
Ben and Danny are very similar. .........................is good at...
I................................ be a doctor. I’d hate it.
Where...................................... ?’ ‘I always go to...
She really ............................................when she...
It was raining at first, but .............................the sun came...
When we finally arrived...
They...................................... worried. There really was...
...................................................phone me again.
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