Module 1 section C 3ESO

Why ... the sick child ... to school yesterday?

• was ... sent

• is ... sent

• were ... sent

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'was ... sent' because it uses the past tense 'was' to indicate that the action of sending the sick child to school occurred yesterday, which is in the past.

Harry wrote a beautiful ... for his girlfriend.

• legend

• poem

• myth

Answer explanation

Harry wrote a beautiful poem for his girlfriend. A poem is a form of literary expression that often conveys emotions and thoughts, making it the most fitting choice compared to a legend or myth.

On an ... day, we don't eat at a restaurant. We eat at home.

• ordinary

• amusing

• ancient

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'ordinary' because it describes a typical day when we eat at home, contrasting with special occasions when we might dine out. 'Amusing' and 'ancient' do not fit the context of a regular day.

Kelly was surprised when her brother's story ... in the newspaper.

• is published

• were published

• was published

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'was published' because it agrees with the singular subject 'story' and is in the past tense, matching the context of Kelly's surprise about her brother's story appearing in the newspaper.

The music for most films ... by the director.

• are chosen

• is chosen

• is choose

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is chosen' because 'music' is a singular noun, requiring the singular verb form. 'Are chosen' is plural and 'is choose' is grammatically incorrect.

The famous ... about Cinderella is told all over the world.

• myth

• journal

• fairy tale

Answer explanation

The story of Cinderella is a classic fairy tale, known for its magical elements and moral lessons. Unlike myths or journals, fairy tales are specifically narratives that often involve fantastical characters and events.

Which students ... usually ... to stay late?

• are ... tell

• are ... told

• is ... told

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are ... told' because it uses the plural form 'are' to match 'students' and the passive voice 'told' indicates that someone informs the students about staying late.

... many dogs ... to the park last week?

• Were ... brought

• Are ... brought

• Was ... brought

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Were ... brought' because 'many dogs' is plural, requiring the plural form 'were' for the past tense. 'Are ... brought' is present tense, and 'Was ... brought' is singular, both of which are incorrect.

I can't eat that ... sandwich. It's big enough for a whole family!

• unimportant

• giant

• ordinary

Answer explanation

The word 'giant' accurately describes the sandwich as excessively large, fitting the context of it being too big for one person. 'Unimportant' and 'ordinary' do not convey the size, making 'giant' the correct choice.

When Jenny got off the boat, she felt ... .

• imaginary

• suitable

• awful

Answer explanation

Jenny felt 'awful' when she got off the boat, indicating a negative emotional or physical state. The other options, 'imaginary' and 'suitable', do not convey a feeling that aligns with a negative experience.