TEST 2 SEMESTER 1 REVIEW

What is the correct preposition of time in this sentence: 'I will meet you ___ 5 PM'? (a) at (b) in (c) on

• at

• for

• by

• during

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'at' because we use 'at' for specific times. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'I will meet you at 5 PM.' Other options like 'in' and 'on' are incorrect for this context.

Choose the correct form: 'She ___ (watch) a documentary when I called her.' (a) watched (b) was watching (c) has watched

• is watching

• was watching

• watched

• has watched

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'was watching' because it indicates an ongoing action at the time of the call. 'Watched' suggests a completed action, while 'has watched' is present perfect, which doesn't fit the context.

Fill in the blank: 'The audience was excited ___ the performance.' (a) for (b) about (c) at

• about

• with

• after

• during

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'about' because it indicates the audience's feelings regarding the performance. 'Excited about' is a common phrase, while 'excited for' and 'excited at' are less appropriate in this context.

Which sentence uses the present perfect tense? (a) I have seen that movie. (b) I saw that movie. (c) I was seeing that movie.

• I have been seeing that movie.

• I see that movie.

• I will see that movie.

• (a) I have seen that movie.

Answer explanation

The present perfect tense indicates an action that occurred at an unspecified time before now. The correct choice, (a) I have seen that movie, uses 'have' with the past participle 'seen', fitting the present perfect structure.

What is the past continuous form of 'They (play) video games'? (a) They played (b) They were playing (c) They have played

• They had played

• They play

• They are playing

• They were playing

Answer explanation

The past continuous form describes an action that was ongoing in the past. 'They were playing' correctly uses 'were' with the present participle 'playing', making it the right choice. The other options do not fit this tense.

Choose the correct word: 'TV presenters often engage with their ___ during live shows.' (a) activities (b) viewers (c) pastimes

• friends

• viewers

• audience

• hobbies

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'viewers' because TV presenters interact with their audience during live shows. 'Activities', 'pastimes', and 'friends' do not fit the context of engaging with an audience.

Fill in the blank: 'Watching documentaries is a popular ___ for many people.'

• event

• trend

• pastime

• show

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'pastime' because it refers to an activity that people enjoy doing in their leisure time. Watching documentaries is often a leisurely activity, making 'pastime' the most fitting word in this context.

What is the correct preposition of place in this sentence: 'The show is ___ the main stage'? (a) in (b) at (c) on

• in front of

• at

• beside

• under

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'at' because it indicates a specific location where the show is taking place, which is common for events on a stage. 'In' and 'on' do not convey the same precise location in this context.

Which of the following expresses surprise? (a) I can't believe it! (b) I knew that! (c) I saw it yesterday.

• I remember that clearly.

• I can't believe it!

• That's interesting!

• I thought it was obvious.

Answer explanation

The phrase "I can't believe it!" expresses surprise, indicating that the speaker is shocked or astonished by something. The other options do not convey surprise; they suggest familiarity or prior knowledge.

Fill in the blank: 'The ___ of the show was very large.' (a) audience (b) pastime (c) presenter

• viewing experience

• audience member

• audience

• television ratings

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'audience' because it refers to the group of people watching the show. The sentence implies that a large number of viewers were present, making 'audience' the most fitting word.