DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Where _ _from?

I’m from Russia.

• you are

• you

• are you

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are you' because it forms the question 'Where are you from?' which is grammatically correct. The other options do not fit the structure needed to ask about someone's origin.

We have _ house in Moscow.

• any

• a

• an

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'a' because 'house' starts with a consonant sound. We use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used for vowel sounds. 'Any' does not fit the context.

I have two _ , a boy and a girl.

• sons

• daughters

• children

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'children' because it encompasses both a boy and a girl. 'Sons' and 'daughters' refer specifically to boys and girls, respectively, but 'children' is a more inclusive term.

I work in a _. I’m a doctor.

• supermarket

• hotel

• hospital

Answer explanation

A doctor typically works in a hospital, where they provide medical care. The other options, supermarket and hotel, do not align with a doctor's profession.

This is my brother. _ name’s Paul.

• Her

• His

• He’s

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'His' because it indicates possession, referring to the brother's name. 'Her' is incorrect as it refers to females, and 'He’s' is a contraction for 'He is', which does not fit the context.

_ _ five people in my family.

• They are

• There is

• There are

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'There are' because it correctly indicates the existence of multiple people in the family. 'They are' refers to a specific group already mentioned, and 'There is' is singular.

I get up _ 7 o’clock in the morning.

• for

• at

• in

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'at' because we use 'at' to specify exact times. Therefore, we say 'I get up at 7 o’clock in the morning.' The other options, 'for' and 'in', do not fit this context.

I like apples, but I _ _ bananas.

• don’t like

• like

• do like

Answer explanation

The sentence indicates a contrast. Since the speaker likes apples, the correct choice to express a negative preference for bananas is "don’t like." The other options do not fit the intended meaning.

Excuse me, _ _ speak French?

• do you

• you do

• you

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'do you' because it forms a proper question structure in English. The phrase 'Excuse me, do you speak French?' is grammatically correct, while the other options do not fit the context.

How much are _ shoes?

• this

• these

• that

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'these' because it refers to multiple shoes that are likely nearby, making it appropriate for the context of asking about their price.