UNIT 3 - UMD

What is the adverb of frequency in this sentence: 'I always eat breakfast'?

• usually

• sometimes

• never

• always

Answer explanation

In the sentence 'I always eat breakfast', the word 'always' indicates the frequency of the action. It shows that the action of eating breakfast happens consistently, making 'always' the correct adverb of frequency.

Choose the correct form: She ___ swim. (can/can't)

• should

• might

• Can't

• can

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'can' because it indicates ability. The sentence 'She can swim' means she has the ability to swim, while 'can't' would imply she does not have that ability.

Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

• building

• impressive

• tall

• is

Answer explanation

In the sentence 'The tall building is impressive,' the word 'tall' describes the noun 'building,' making it an adjective. 'Impressive' also describes 'building,' but 'tall' is the specific adjective asked for.

How do you show possession for a singular noun? (e.g., the book of John)

• Use 'of' before the noun (e.g., of John).

• Add 's' before the noun (e.g., sJohn).

• Add 'es' after the noun (e.g., Johnes).

• Add 's' after the noun with an apostrophe (e.g., John's).

Answer explanation

To show possession for a singular noun, you add 's' after the noun with an apostrophe, as in 'John's'. This indicates that something belongs to John, making it the correct choice.

Fill in the blank: The cat is ___ the table. (under/in)

• on

• beside

• above

• under

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'under' because it indicates the cat's position relative to the table, meaning the cat is located beneath the table.

Form a present simple affirmative sentence: 'He (to play) soccer.'

• He played soccer.

• He is playing soccer.

• He play soccer.

• He plays soccer.

Answer explanation

The correct present simple affirmative form is 'He plays soccer.' This structure uses the base form 'play' with an 's' for third-person singular subjects like 'he'.

Who is your brother's sister?

• Your cousin

• Your friend

• Your sister

• You

Answer explanation

Your brother's sister is you, as you are the sibling of your brother. Therefore, the correct answer is 'You'.

What is the correct form of 'to have' for 'they'?

• have

• had

• has

• having

Answer explanation

The correct form of 'to have' for 'they' is 'have'. 'Had' is the past tense, 'has' is used for 'he', 'she', or 'it', and 'having' is a gerund. Therefore, 'have' is the appropriate choice.

Choose the correct adverb of frequency: 'I ___ go to the gym.' (often/seldom)

• rarely

• sometimes

• never

• often

Answer explanation

The correct adverb of frequency is 'often' because it indicates a regular occurrence. In the sentence, 'I often go to the gym' suggests that going to the gym happens frequently, which fits well with the context.

Can you ___ (play) the guitar?

• draw

• play

• dance

• sing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'play' because the question asks if you can perform the action of playing the guitar. The other options (draw, dance, sing) do not relate to playing a musical instrument.