Unit 11 without Grammar

Which sentence correctly uses "one of" to refer to a group of things?

• This is one of the best books I have ever read.

• I will visit one day when I have time.

• They entered the room one by one.

• There is only one or two places open today.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'This is one of the best books I have ever read,' uses 'one of' to indicate that the book belongs to a group of the best books. The other options do not correctly refer to a group.

What does "one by one" mean in this sentence: "The customers entered the store one by one"?

• The customers entered together.

• The customers entered individually, in a sequence.

• The customers entered only once.

• The customers entered in groups.

Answer explanation

In the sentence, "one by one" indicates that the customers entered individually, rather than all at once or in groups. This means they entered in a sequence, confirming the correct choice.

Which sentence best represents "one day" referring to the past?

• One day, I will become a famous writer.

• He visits this place one by one.

• One day in 2005, I moved to a new city.

• There are one or two people outside.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'One day in 2005, I moved to a new city.' clearly indicates a specific day in the past, making it the best representation of 'one day' referring to the past.

Which sentence correctly uses "one day" to talk about the future?

• One day, I hope to visit Japan.

• They finished the work one by one.

• This is one of my favorite songs.

• There is only one or two ways to do it.

Answer explanation

The sentence "One day, I hope to visit Japan." correctly uses "one day" to refer to a future time when the speaker hopes to achieve their goal. The other options do not use "one day" in a future context.

What does "one or two" mean in this sentence: "She has one or two good ideas for the project"?

• Many ideas

• A small number of ideas

• Only one idea

• No ideas

Answer explanation

In this context, "one or two" suggests a small number of ideas, indicating that she has a few good ideas rather than many. Therefore, the correct choice is "A small number of ideas."

Which sentence correctly uses "one of" to refer to a person in a group?

• One day, I will move to a new country.

• One by one, they entered the room.

• She is one of the best teachers in the school.

• He waited one or two hours.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She is one of the best teachers in the school.' This sentence uses 'one of' to indicate that she belongs to a group of excellent teachers, making it the only choice that refers to a person in a group.

What does "one by one" mean in this sentence: "The players left the field one by one"?

• The players left together.

• The players left in an orderly sequence, one after another.

• The players left at the same time.

• The players left randomly.

Answer explanation

In the sentence, "one by one" indicates that the players left the field individually, in an orderly sequence, rather than all at once or randomly. This aligns with the correct choice that states they left one after another.

Which of the following is the most PRIVATE way to communicate?

• A radio programme

• A letter or card

• A newspaper article

• A Facebook post

Answer explanation

A letter or card is the most private way to communicate as it is typically sent directly to an individual, unlike a radio programme, newspaper article, or Facebook post, which are public and accessible to many.

You need to invite your family and close friends to a birthday party. Which communication method is BEST?

• A phone call

• A newspaper ad

• A public announcement on the radio

• A billboard

Answer explanation

A phone call is the best method to invite family and close friends because it allows for personal interaction, immediate feedback, and conveys the importance of the occasion, unlike impersonal methods like ads or billboards.

Which of these is an example of public communication?

• A WhatsApp message to a friend

• A personal diary entry

• A TV news broadcast

• A note passed in class

Answer explanation

A TV news broadcast is an example of public communication as it is intended for a wide audience, unlike a WhatsApp message, diary entry, or note, which are private and meant for specific individuals.