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Choose the correct synonym for 'abundant': a) scarce b) plentiful c) limited
plentiful
insufficient
meager
deficient
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'She go to the store every Saturday.'
She goes to the store every Sundays.
She go to store every Saturday.
The correct sentence is 'She goes to the store every Saturday.'
She going to the store every Saturday.
What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?
To end a conversation abruptly
To make someone feel uncomfortable
To initiate conversation and ease social tension.
To create a difficult situation
Select the correct form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students (was/were) present.'
is
were
are
was
Which word best completes the sentence: 'He is very (intelligent/intelligence) in mathematics.'
intellect
intelligent
intelligentia
intellective
Choose the correct preposition: 'She is interested (in/on) learning new languages.'
at
for
about
in
What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.'
The sun does not rise or set.
The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
The sun moves across the sky from north to south.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Identify the colloquial expression: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'
It's a colloquial expression meaning it's raining heavily.
It's an expression meaning a chaotic situation.
It's a phrase used to describe a light drizzle.
It's a scientific term for a weather phenomenon.
Correct the sentence: 'He don't like to play soccer.'
He don't likes to play soccer.
He doesn't like to play soccer.
He not like to play soccer.
He doesn't likes to play soccer.
What is the subject in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'?
The lazy dog
Jumps over
Quick brown
The quick brown fox
Choose the correct word: 'The committee (has/have) made its decision.'
having
has
had
have
What does 'to hit the books' mean?
To study hard.
To take a break from studying.
To write a book.
To go shopping for school supplies.
Identify the error: 'Each of the students have submitted their assignments.'
Each of the students have submitted their assignment.
Each of the students has submitted their assignments.
All of the students has submitted their assignments.
Each student have submitted their assignments.
What is the correct structure for a conditional sentence?
If + condition, (then) + result.
Result + if, (then) + condition.
If + result, (then) + condition.
Condition + if, (then) + result.
Choose the correct form: 'If I (was/were) you, I would study harder.'
am
was
is
were
What is the meaning of the word 'meticulous'?
Lacking attention to detail; careless and hasty.
Being overly simplistic and straightforward.
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Focused on the big picture without concern for specifics.
Select the correct conjunction: 'I wanted to go for a walk, (but/and) it started to rain.'
because
so
but
or
Identify the error in the sentence: 'The team are winning the game.'
The team is winning the game.
The team wins the game.
The teams is winning the game.
The team are winning the match.
What does the phrase 'to let the cat out of the bag' mean?
To start a new project.
To make a public announcement.
To adopt a pet.
To reveal a secret.
Choose the correct tense: 'She (go/goes) to the gym every morning.'
gone
go to
goes
going
What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: She ___ to the store every Saturday? (a) go (b) goes (c) gone (d) going
goes
goesing
goed
goes to
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? (a) He don't like apples. (b) He doesn't likes apples. (c) He doesn't like apples. (d) He not like apples.
He not likes apples.
He doesn't like apple.
He don't likes apples.
He doesn't like apples.
Identify the synonym for 'happy': (a) sad (b) joyful (c) angry (d) tired
bored
frustrated
disappointed
joyful
What is the past tense of the verb 'to run'? (a) runned (b) ran (c) running (d) runs
raned
runed
runned
ran
Choose the correct preposition: She is interested ___ learning new languages. (a) in (b) on (c) at (d) for
in
to
with
about
Identify the verb tense in the sentence: 'She has been studying for three hours.'
Future continuous tense
Present perfect continuous tense
Past perfect tense
Present simple tense
Choose the correct preposition: 'He is interested ___ learning new languages.'
about
for
in
to
Combine the clauses using a conjunction: 'I wanted to go for a walk. It was raining.'
I wanted to go for a walk because it was raining.
I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.
I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining.
I wanted to go for a walk, and it was raining.
Fill in the blank with the correct modal verb: 'You ___ finish your homework before going out.'
must
might
should
can
Differentiate: Is 'swimming' a gerund or an infinitive in the sentence 'Swimming is fun.'?
noun
infinitive
gerund
adjective
Identify the verb tense: 'They will have completed the project by Friday.'
Past perfect tense
Present continuous tense
Future simple tense
Future perfect tense
Select the correct preposition: 'She is good ___ mathematics.'
in
about
at
for
Combine the sentences: 'He loves to read. He also enjoys writing.'
He loves to read and also enjoys writing.
He loves to read or write.
He enjoys reading and writing less.
He loves reading but dislikes writing.
Choose the correct modal verb: 'You ___ see a doctor if you feel unwell.'
would
can
should
might
Is 'to run' a gerund or an infinitive in the phrase 'I want to run'?
gerund
infinitive
adverb
participle
Identify the verb tense: 'I had been waiting for an hour when she arrived.'
Past simple tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Present perfect tense
Future continuous tense
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'The cat jumped ___ the table.'
under
onto
off
beside
Combine the clauses: 'I studied hard. I passed the exam.'
I didn't study hard, so I passed the exam.
I studied hard, so I passed the exam.
I studied hard, but I failed the exam.
I studied hard, and I didn't pass the exam.
Choose the correct modal verb: 'You ___ not smoke in the hospital.'
might
can
should
must
Differentiate: Is 'dancing' a gerund or an infinitive in 'I enjoy dancing'?
adjective
noun
gerund
infinitive
Identify the verb tense: 'He is going to the store right now.'
Future Simple Tense
Present Continuous Tense
Present Perfect Tense
Past Continuous Tense
Select the correct preposition: 'She is afraid ___ spiders.'
about
of
with
for
Combine the sentences: 'He finished his work. He went home.'
He finished his work and then went home.
He went home and finished his work.
He finished his work before going home.
He went home after finishing his work.
Fill in the blank with the correct modal verb: 'You ___ try this new restaurant.'
might
would
should
could
Differentiate: Is 'to eat' a gerund or an infinitive in 'I love to eat'?
Gerund
Noun
Adjective
Infinitive
Identify the noun in the following sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'
the
mat
cat
sat
Which word in the sentence is an adjective? 'The tall building is impressive.'
is
building
impressive
tall
Choose the correct punctuation: 'I can't believe it's already ____.' (a) 2023 (b) 2023? (c) 2023!
2023;
2023.
2023,
2023!
What part of speech is the word 'quickly' in the sentence: 'She runs quickly.'
adjective
verb
noun
adverb
Dictate the following sentence accurately: 'The sun sets in the west.'
The sun sets in the south.
The sun sets in the north.
The sun rises in the east.
The sun sets in the west.
Read the following passage and summarize it in one sentence: 'The dog barked loudly as the mailman approached the house.'
The mailman ignored the barking dog.
The dog quietly watched the mailman approach.
The dog barked loudly at the approaching mailman.
The dog chased the mailman away.
Identify the verb in this sentence: 'He plays the guitar beautifully.'
plays the piano
strums
sings
plays
What part of speech is 'happily' in the sentence: 'They danced happily.'?
adverb
noun
adjective
verb
Dictate the following sentence accurately: 'She enjoys reading books every evening.'
She reads books every night.
She enjoys reading books every evening.
She likes to read books every morning.
She enjoys reading every evening.
Read the following sentence and answer: 'The flowers bloomed in spring. What season do they bloom in?'
autumn
winter
spring
summer
Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'
beautiful
sings
She
beautifully
What part of speech is 'and' in the sentence: 'I like apples and oranges.'?
verb
noun
adjective
conjunction
Dictate the following sentence accurately: 'He finished his homework before dinner.'
He finished his homework during dinner.
He started his homework before dinner.
He completed his assignment after dinner.
He finished his homework before dinner.
Abbie cooked food yesterday. The verb 'cook' is in which tense?
(a)
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma to separate an introductory element.
Before we leave, make sure to turn off all the lights.
Before we leave make sure, to turn off all the lights.
Before, we leave make sure to turn off all the lights.
Before we leave make sure to turn off all the lights.
Which sentence is written with clarity and is easy to understand?
The cat, which was hiding under the porch because it was afraid of the dog, jumped out when it saw a mouse.
Under the porch, hiding, because the dog scared it, the cat, when seeing a mouse, jumped out.
The cat, afraid of the dog, was hiding under the porch but jumped out at the sight of a mouse.
Hiding, the cat, under the porch, scared of the dog, jumped, seeing a mouse.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off a tag question?
It's hot today isn't it?
It's hot today, isn't it?
It's hot, today isn't it?
It's, hot today isn't it?
Which vocabulary can be used for 'very thirsty'
What is the synonym of 'happy'?
joyful
sad
angry
bored
Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'
The cat
Sat on the mat
The mat
The dog
Choose the correct form: 'She (go) to the store yesterday.'
went
gone
going
goes
What is the antonym of 'difficult'?
complex
arduous
challenging
easy
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
I went for a walk.
It started to rain.
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
I wanted to go for a walk and it started to rain.
What is the past tense of 'run'?
runned
raned
ran
runed
Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'
building
tall
impressive
the
What is the plural form of 'child'?
kids
teenagers
infants
children
Choose the correct word: 'Their/There/They’re going to the park.'
They're
There going to the park.
Their going to the park.
They’re park going to.
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'time is a thief'?
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
Grammar
6. I’m going to the airport to get Jane. ________ at three
o’clock, so I’d better hurry.
Her plane arriving
Her plane arrives
Is her plane arriving
Her plane does arrive
Grammar
5. ‘________ your grandparents this summer?’
‘Yes, and I can’t wait!’
Are you visiting
You are visiting
Do you visit
You do visit
Grammar
4. ‘Can Billy come out and play?’
‘No, he ________ his mother do the chores right now.’
is always helping
helps
does help
is helping
Grammar
3. Feeding a big family healthy meals ________ more and
more expensive.
get
is getting
gets
getting
Grammar
2. My sister ________ in a school play tonight. Do you want
to come?
is appearing
is appearing
does appear
appears
Grammar
1. Her songs about love, ________ she is very well-known,
are fantastic.
which
for which
that
for that
Vocabulary
9. When a young person does something well, you
should ________ them for it.
grumble
gossip
praise
criticise
Vocabulary
8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been
________ in the kitchen sink.
falling out
falling apart
piling up
piling on
Vocabulary
7. My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our
money, we’ll get ________.
by
along
back at
together with
Vocabulary
6. Parents should always ________ to talk to their children
about their problems.
do time
make chores
do chores
make time
Vocabulary
5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________
of me.
proud
calm
ashamed
cheerful
Vocabulary
4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I
didn’t!
accused
argued
discussed
advised
Vocabulary
3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________
while I get dinner ready.
do your fair share
put your feet up
be sick and tired
run errands
Vocabulary
2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you
haven’t met yet.
peers
strangers
coaches
colleagues
Vocabulary
1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.
enemies
partners
classmates
relatives
Vocabulary
1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.
enemies
partners
classmates
relatives
Vocabulary
2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you
haven’t met yet.
peers
strangers
coaches
colleagues
Vocabulary
3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________
while I get dinner ready.
do your fair share
put your feet up
be sick and tired
run errands
Vocabulary
4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I
didn’t!
accused
argued
discussed
advised
Vocabulary
5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________
of me.
proud
calm
ashamed
cheerful
Vocabulary
6. Parents should always ________ to talk to their children
about their problems.
do time
make chores
do chores
make time
Vocabulary
7. My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our
money, we’ll get ________.
by
along
back at
together with
Vocabulary
8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been
________ in the kitchen sink.
falling out
falling apart
piling up
piling on
Vocabulary
9. When a young person does something well, you
should ________ them for it.
grumble
gossip
praise
criticise
Grammar
1. Her songs about love, ________ she is very well-known,
are fantastic.
which
for which
that
for that
Use passive or active.
The police just _____(1)_______ (announce) that the Portnoy's Bank _____(2)_______ (rob) yesterday
(1) announced
(2) was robbed
(1) was announced
(2) robbed
(1) was announced
(2) was robbed
(1) announced
(2) robbed
If Margaret ___ anything that doesn't belong to her, she would return it immediately.
find
had found
finds
found
I know you would be a happy person now if you ___ a major in chemistry when you were young.
had done
did
would have done
were doing
If James had been born in Guanajuato, he ___ Spanish now.
would have been speaking
will be speaking
would be speaking
had been speaking
If she ___ her train a few minutes ago, she would be in Cancún now.
had missed
didn't miss
hadn't missed
don't miss
He ________ to the cinema.
Mum ____________ Tom's behaviour.
2. What’s the best way to complete the sentence?
I can’t remember what Jason does at university. He could study geography or…
he must study geology.
he may not study geology.
he might study geology.
I’m sure that’s Ellen’s sister. They look so alike.
That __________ Ellen’s sister. They look so alike.
Must be
Might be
May be
She ________________ studied really hard. She passed all her exams with great grades.
can't have
Must have
should have
Shouldn't have
You ________________ shouted at him. He'll never forgive you.
can have
must have
should have
shouldn't have
______ ever ______ a holiday in Russia?
did you / have
do you / had
have you / had
There won't be anyone in the office. Everyone _______ (go) home
will be going
will have gone
All these tourists ________ to get a better deal on prices
drove the shop owners mad.
try
trying
tried
having tried
_____who paid for everyone’s meal.
Victor was
Was it Victor
Victor was it
It was Victor
What ________was the deep and engrossing characters.
the book made so interesting
made the book so interesting
made so interesting the book
the book so interesting made
Did you enjoy your day around town?’
‘ ______for hours on a sightseeing tour, we’re actually quite exhausted.’
Walking
Walked
Having walked
Had walked
______to wake her father, Annie tiptoed through the living room to the kitchen.
Wanting
Wanting to not
Not wanted
Not wanting
The recipes______ by this chef are both tasty and healthy.
developed
developing
having developed
had developed
Hans is taking a dance class with a teacher ________at the Julliard School.
studied
who is studying
studying
who studied
Young people________for a fun, relaxing and cultural holiday should try Peru.
look
looked
looking
having looked
_______to keep quiet, the children sat with grumpy looks on their faces.
Had told
Telling
Having told
Told
I thought you were going to wear your new dress
today, Gina.’
‘No sooner________ it on than I spilt coffee on it.’
had I put
I put
I had put
have I put
Barely __________the complex theories behind the equation.
she comprehended
did she comprehend
had she comprehended
she did comprehend
Not_______acknowledge my presence at the event!
did Paul even once
even did Paul once
even once did Paul
did Paul even once
_________twenty had Debra felt such joy.
She was not since
Not since was she
Not since
Not since she was
Did Harry enjoy the amusement park?’
‘_________ it that he and his friends went again the following weekend.’
So thrilling
Thrilling was
Thrilling
So thrilling was
I could tell Kevin wanted to come along.’
‘ _________a bit older, I’d invite him.’
He were
He was
Was he
Were he
Sharon doesn’t stay late at the office, and_______ any of her colleagues.
do either
either do
do neither
neither do
Can you see anyone you know in the race?’ ‘There __________ !’
is going Beth
Beth goes
goes Beth
Beth’s going
Before_________the restaurant, Michael checked to see if he had enough cash to pay.
a b
c d
having entered
entered
entering
had entered
Only by avoiding meat and dairy products ______ Mark lower his cholesterol.
does
did
had
do
_______discount plane tickets, I’m obliged to go on the trip.
Buying already
Already buying
Having already bought
Already bought
I ............................the twins in town last week.
have seen
saw
.................you .........................her brother?
Have ............ever met ......................?
Did...............meet.............................?
We ................................... on holiday last year.
haven´t gone
didn´t go
Emma! Your letter .............................at last.
has arrived
arrived
You've got a new car? How long ............... the old one?
did you have
have you had
I ........................swim until I was fifteen years old.
couldn´t
wasn´t able
managed to
How................fix Max´s computer?
could you
did you manage to
managed to
Stella could read before she ..................walk
was able to
could
might be able to
In the end, I ..................persuade my dad to buy me a scooter.
was able to
managed to
will be able to
It was hard work, but eventually I ............climb over the garden wall.
managed to
could
was able to
........................... a holiday this year?
Are you going to have..............
Will you have...............
Are you having.............
I´ve seen the weather forecast. It.........................really hot!
is going to be
will be
will being
I've paid for the course and ............. lessons next week.
will start
am starting
am going to start
I want to do more with my free time. I know! I think ....................taking Mandarin lessons.
I will start
I am starting
I am going to start
_____ at a conference on Saturday at 9:00a.m
I´m speaking
I will speak
I am going to speak
It's really hot in here. .................a window.
I will open
am going to open
will be opening
This time next week I ............................. in Bali.
will be sun- bathing
am going to be sun - bathing
am sun - bathing
In an hour I ...........................my clothes
will iron
am going to iron
will be ironing
Just think, next Monday you ..................... in your new job.
will work
will be working
are going to work
They .......................... hockey in that field on Thursday.
will be playing
are going to play
will play
I’m a teacher. I’m used to ________ with young people.
work
working
worked
works
When I arrived in Spain, I had to get used to _________ lunch late.
have
having
has
had
When I was at school, I used to ______ a uniform.
wear
wearing
worn
weared
I think I ______ go to bed now. I'm feeling tired.
will
'm
am going to
--
Mrs. Johnson, _____ daughter is also a teacher here, teaches third grade.
which
whose
that
who
They weren't able to open the window.
They _________ open the window.
couldn't
can't
did not
may not
He hates football, so these ... be his boots.
might
can't
mustn't
don't have to
The hotel ………………. in 2022 and then we can visit there.
is built
will built
will be built
be built
Employer are accountable _______ measuring employees’ psychological and physical health.
to
on
for
by
We'll be living in a totally different world when we___
will retire
retire
are retiring
retired
I've been procrastinating for a few weeks. I really regret ...
done it
to do it
having done it
doing it
How long ... about climbing Everest?
do you think
are you thinking
have you been thinking
have you thought
The meeting starts at 3 p.m. Don’t call me at 4 p.m. I ... a presentation to our clients
will have made
will make
will be making
She ____ for months before she could play like this.
must have trained
can have trained
must be training
might train
James asked me when I was going to __________.
get my flat redecorate
have my flat redecorated
redecorated my flat
redecorating my flat
You have _____ on the report for a few months now. Has it _____?
been working / been finished
been worked / finished
been working / been finishing
worked / finished
We couldn't visit the church because it ______.
was redecorating
was redecorated
was being redecorated
had redecorated
By the time I arrived home my purse _____ stolen
had already been
has already been
was already
A peaceful protest ________ when the police broke it up with tear gas.
was held
is being held
was being held
The next train __________at 10:15.
is leaving
may leave
leaves
is going to leave
That baby doesn’t look happy. He _______ any minute!
will scream
is going to scream
is screaming
screams
We ______ at that new restaurant tonight. I’ve reserved a table for four.
will eat
are eating
are going to eat
eat
I hope we________ some fireworks tonight
are seeing
are going to see
will see
see
By this time next year Sarah __________________________ from university.
will be graduating
will have graduated
will have been graduating
will have being gratuated
We __________________________ cooking before the guests arrive.
won't have finished
won't have been finishing
won't be finishing
didn't finish
__________________________photos at the wedding?
You will be taking
Will you have taken
Will you have been taking
Will you be taking
_____________ he _____________ (get) home, we’ll start dinner immediately.
while, is getting
as soon as, gets
unless, will get
when, will get
We've had this computer _________ two months
since
for
ago
from
He got a good job, _____ not having the right degree.
although
despite
in spite
even though
My uncle still works, ____ he won the lottery last year
In spite of
Despite
Even though
Since
I called my sister to remind her ___ the flowers
to buy
for buy
for buying
buying
There's ____ milk. I'll have to get some from the shop.
no
any
none
some
Do you mind me asking how old _____?
are you
is she
you are
have you
Many important (a) discoveries were made in the 9th century. (science).
We live in very safe (a) . (neighbor)
Many people in big cities suffer from (a) .(lonely)
His (a) came as a terrible shock. (die)
I asked for an aspirin, but the receptionist didn't understand me because I had (a) it. (pronounce)
Anne is unhappy with her job, because she's (a) . (paid)
We have been staying home since we __________ the quarantine
started
have started
start
have been starting
In my department there are...employees
less
fewer
much
lot of
If we meet at 9:30, we (have) (a) plenty of time.
-We did not find it!
-If you (look) ______ more carefully you (find) _________ it.
(a)
We (go) ______ on foot if the car (wash) _________ now
(a)
Unless she (call on) ____________, she (never volunteer) ______ for the oral test
(a)
write a correct sentence.
I / do/ my homework / by my sister / since/ I / start / high school
(a)
The teacher (be) __________ really happy if everybody (do) ___________ their homework
(a)
I _______________ this book for a week, it's really interesting
read
am reading
have read
have been reading
