English Grammar Quiz: Fill In The Blanks
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I love my neighborhood. It's very __________________.
- A.
Dangerous
- B.
Inconvenient
- C.
Safe
Correct Answer
C. SafeExplanation
The correct answer is "safe" because the speaker expresses their love for their neighborhood, indicating a positive sentiment. They further describe it as "safe," suggesting that they feel secure and protected in their surroundings. This positive attribute contributes to their overall appreciation for their neighborhood.Rate this question:
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I live on a very busy street. It can get a little bit ___________.
- A.
Modern
- B.
Noisy
- C.
Spacious
Correct Answer
B. NoisyExplanation
Living on a busy street can be noisy due to the constant flow of traffic, honking horns, and other urban sounds. This noise can be disruptive and may make it difficult to concentrate or relax. Therefore, the correct answer is "noisy."Rate this question:
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- 3.
It's _________________ to have parking spaces near my apartment.
- A.
Comfortable
- B.
Convenient
- C.
Dingy
Correct Answer
B. ConvenientExplanation
Having parking spaces near my apartment is convenient because it makes it easier and more convenient for me to park my car. I don't have to spend a lot of time searching for a parking spot or worry about the safety of my vehicle. It provides me with a sense of convenience and ease, allowing me to easily access my car whenever I need to.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Our house is modern and very bright. It has ________ windows.
- A.
Cramped
- B.
Huge
- C.
Spacious
Correct Answer
B. HugeExplanation
The correct answer is "huge" because the previous statement describes the house as modern and very bright, which suggests that it is likely to have large windows to allow ample natural light into the house.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Our apartment is too small. There are ________________.
- A.
Not enough rooms
- B.
Not rooms enough
- C.
Enough rooms
Correct Answer
A. Not enough roomsExplanation
The correct answer is "not enough rooms" because it correctly expresses the idea that the apartment lacks an adequate number of rooms. The phrase "not enough" indicates a shortage or insufficiency, and "rooms" specifies what is lacking. The other options, "not rooms enough" and "enough rooms," do not convey the same meaning as they either have incorrect word order or do not highlight the lack of rooms.Rate this question:
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- 6.
People can see into our house. There is ______________.
- A.
Privacy enough
- B.
Not enough privacy
- C.
Enough privacy enough
Correct Answer
B. Not enough privacyExplanation
The correct answer is "not enough privacy." This means that there is a lack of privacy in the house, indicating that people are able to see inside.Rate this question:
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- 7.
My apartment is very noisy. It's ______________________ for me
- A.
Not quiet enough
- B.
Not enough quiet
- C.
Quiet enough
Correct Answer
A. Not quiet enoughExplanation
The correct answer is "not quiet enough" because it indicates that the apartment lacks the desired level of quietness. The phrase "not quiet" implies that there is noise present, and the word "enough" suggests that the noise level falls short of the desired or expected level of quietness.Rate this question:
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- 8.
My new apartment doesn't have _____________________ my old one.
- A.
As many windows as
- B.
As much windows as
- C.
As windows as
Correct Answer
A. As many windows asExplanation
The correct answer is "as many windows as". This is because the phrase "as many" is used to compare the quantity of windows in the new apartment to the quantity of windows in the old one. The phrase "as much" is used for non-countable nouns, so it is not appropriate in this context. Additionally, the phrase "as windows as" is grammatically incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Our house is just __________________ your apartment.
- A.
Convenient
- B.
As convenient as
- C.
As convenient apartment
- D.
As much convenient as
Correct Answer
B. As convenient asExplanation
The correct answer is "as convenient as". This phrase is used to compare the level of convenience between two things or places. In this case, it is comparing the convenience of the speaker's house to the convenience of the listener's apartment. The use of "as" before "convenient" indicates that both places are equally convenient.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Modern apartments often don't have __________________ older ones.
- A.
As many space as
- B.
As much space as
- C.
As space as
Correct Answer
B. As much space asExplanation
Modern apartments often don't have as much space as older ones. This means that newer apartments tend to have less space compared to older apartments.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I don't like my job. I wish _______________.
- A.
I liked my job
- B.
Like my job
- C.
I like my job.
Correct Answer
A. I liked my jobExplanation
The given correct answer "I liked my job" suggests that the speaker had a previous job that they enjoyed or preferred over their current one. The statement implies that the speaker is currently dissatisfied with their job and wishes to go back to a time when they were content with their work.Rate this question:
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- 12.
I can't find my cell phone. I wish ______________.
- A.
I could find my cell phone.
- B.
I could found my cell phone.
- C.
Could find my cell phone.
Correct Answer
A. I could find my cell pHone.Explanation
The correct answer is "I could find my cell phone." This is because the sentence is expressing a desire or a wish, and in this context, the verb "could" is used to indicate the possibility or ability to do something. Therefore, the correct form is "could find," as it correctly expresses the wish to be able to locate the cell phone.Rate this question:
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- 13.
My boyfriend isn't in good shape. I wish _____________.
- A.
He were in good shape.
- B.
He was in good shape.
- C.
Were in good shape.
Correct Answer
A. He were in good shape.Explanation
The correct answer is "he were in good shape." This is an example of the subjunctive mood, which is used to express hypothetical or contrary-to-fact statements. In this case, the speaker is expressing a wish about the boyfriend's current state of being in good shape, which is contrary to reality. Therefore, the subjunctive form "were" is used instead of "was."Rate this question:
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- 14.
Have you ever _____ Spanish food?
- A.
Tried
- B.
Try
- C.
Tryed
Correct Answer
A. TriedExplanation
The correct answer is "tried." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which requires the use of the past participle form of the verb "try." Therefore, "tried" is the correct form to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
I __________ to a Spanish restaurant last week.
- A.
Go
- B.
Went
- C.
Gone
Correct Answer
B. WentExplanation
The verb "went" is the past tense form of "go." In the given sentence, the action of going to a Spanish restaurant occurred in the past, indicating that the correct answer is "went."Rate this question:
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- 16.
Did you ______ it?
- A.
Like
- B.
Liked
- C.
Was like
Correct Answer
A. LikeExplanation
The question is asking for the correct form of the verb "like" to fill in the blank. The word "did" indicates that the sentence is in the past tense, so the correct answer is "liked," which is the past tense form of "like."Rate this question:
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- 17.
Read Rosa's e-mail. Then check four true statements.
- A.
Bangkok is a good place for shopping.
- B.
The market is open every day of the week.
- C.
You can buy most things except clothes in the market.
- D.
The prices in the market are very reasonable.
- E.
Some restaurants in Bangkok are right on the river.
- F.
Mee Krob is the Thai name for green curry.
- G.
All foreign visitors love Thailand's hot and spicy food.
- H.
Foreigners sometimes have to ask to have spicy food.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Bangkok is a good place for shopping.
D. The prices in the market are very reasonable.
E. Some restaurants in Bangkok are right on the river.
H. Foreigners sometimes have to ask to have spicy food.Explanation
The given answer is correct because it accurately identifies four true statements from the e-mail. The e-mail mentions that Bangkok is a good place for shopping and that the prices in the market are very reasonable. It also states that some restaurants in Bangkok are located right on the river. Additionally, it mentions that foreigners sometimes have to ask to have spicy food. These statements are all supported by the information provided in the e-mail.Rate this question:
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