Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz

Maria put the pot on the ___ to cook the food.

• table

• chair

• stove

• bed

Answer explanation

Maria put the pot on the stove to cook the food. The stove is the correct choice because it is specifically designed for cooking, unlike a table, chair, or bed.

They live in the school, just one kilometer ___.

• far

• away

• high

• down

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'away' because the phrase 'one kilometer away' is a common expression indicating distance from a location. 'Far', 'high', and 'down' do not fit the context of measuring distance.

It was ___ outside, so we wore our coats.

• cold

• hot

• happy

• big

Answer explanation

The sentence indicates that it was necessary to wear coats, which typically happens when it is cold outside. Therefore, 'cold' is the correct choice, as 'hot', 'happy', and 'big' do not logically lead to wearing coats.

The boy ___ the ball to his friend.

• threw

• asked

• throwed

• take

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'threw' because it is the past tense of 'throw', which fits the context of the sentence. 'Throwed' is incorrect as it is not a standard English word, and 'asked' and 'take' do not fit the action described.

I always take the stairs because the elevator is ___.

• broken

• nice

• small

• fast

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'broken' because it logically explains why the speaker prefers the stairs. If the elevator is broken, it cannot be used, making the stairs the only option.

There’s water on the table because she ___ it.

• spilled

• drank

• threw

• made

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'spilled' because it directly explains the presence of water on the table. 'Drank', 'threw', and 'made' do not logically lead to water being on the table.

If we don’t ___, we will be late.

• run

• play

• hurry

• walk

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hurry' because it implies a sense of urgency needed to avoid being late. The other options do not convey the same urgency or relevance to the context of being late.

It is ___ that Anna can’t come to play today.

• sad

• happy

• beautiful

• sunny

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'pity' because it expresses regret about Anna not being able to play. The other options do not fit the context of expressing disappointment or sadness about someone's absence.

You need a ___ to drive a car.

• book

• uniform

• license

• hat

Answer explanation

To drive a car legally, you need a license. A license proves that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a vehicle safely, unlike a book, uniform, or hat, which are not required for driving.

What is the time in this sentence: "I leave my house at eight o’clock."?

• 6:00

• 7:00

• 8:00

• 9:00