1.
How ...... X ...... is it from Luxembourg to Paris?X = ?
Correct Answer
B. Far
Explanation
The word "far" is the correct answer because it indicates a significant distance between Luxembourg and Paris. This implies that the two locations are not close to each other and require a considerable amount of travel.
2.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct Answer
D. I'd like some apples please.
Explanation
The correct answer is "I'd like some apples please." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the appropriate verb form "I'd like" (short for "I would like") to express a polite request. Additionally, the use of "some" before "apples" indicates an unspecified quantity, which is appropriate in this context.
3.
Listen! .... X .... in the bathroomX = ?
Correct Answer
B. Somebody is singing
Explanation
The correct answer is "Somebody is singing" because the sentence is in present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking. Since "somebody" is a singular pronoun, the correct verb form to use is "is singing" instead of "are singing" which is used for plural subjects.
4.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct Answer
D. Please don’t sit down Mr Black.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Please don't sit down Mr Black." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the imperative form ("Please don't") to give a polite command or request, followed by the action ("sit down") and the recipient of the request ("Mr Black"). The other options either have incorrect word order or use incorrect verb forms.
5.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct Answer
E. How long have you been married?
Explanation
The correct sentence is "How long have you been married?" because it is the only option that correctly uses the present perfect tense to ask about the duration of a current state or action. The other options either use the wrong verb tense or ask about a specific point in time rather than the duration.
6.
X ...... the phone please?
Correct Answer
D. Will you answer ....
Explanation
The correct answer is "Will you answer ...." because it is a polite way to ask someone if they will respond to a phone call. The other options are grammatically incorrect or not as polite in tone.
7.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct Answer
A. I don’t know that boy very well.
Explanation
The correct answer is "I don’t know that boy very well." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the meaning that the speaker does not have a strong acquaintance with the boy in question.
8.
He doesn't sing ...... X ...... he didX = ?
Correct Answer
B. As much as
Explanation
The correct answer is "as much as". This is because the sentence is comparing someone's singing ability to someone else's, indicating that they sing the same amount or to the same extent. The phrase "as much as" is used to make comparisons of equality.
9.
One of these days ...... X ...... find a jobX = ?
Correct Answer
B. I'll have to
Explanation
The correct answer is "I'll have to". This is because the phrase "one of these days" implies a future event or action. Therefore, the speaker is saying that in the future, they will have to find a job.
10.
I was tired yesterday evening because I ......
Correct Answer
E. .... had been swimming.
Explanation
The correct answer is ".... had been swimming." This answer is in the past perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and continued up until another point in the past. In this case, the speaker was tired yesterday evening because they had been swimming for a period of time before that.
11.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct Answer
B. I haven't had my lunch yet.
Explanation
The correct answer is "I haven't had my lunch yet." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning that the person has not yet eaten their lunch. The other options either have incorrect verb tenses or use incorrect word order, making them grammatically incorrect.
12.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct Answer
C. Were you working when I came in?
Explanation
This sentence is correct because it uses the past continuous tense ("were you working") to describe an action that was happening at a specific point in the past ("when I came in"). The other options either use the wrong tense or do not properly convey the intended meaning.
13.
Why are you so late? What ......
Correct Answer
A. .... have you been doing?
Explanation
The correct answer is "What have you been doing?" This is the most appropriate question to ask when someone is late because it implies that the person has been doing something for a period of time leading up to their lateness. It suggests that their actions or activities are the reason for their delay.
14.
The Eiffel Tower ......
Correct Answer
E. .... was built in 1889.
Explanation
The correct answer is ".... was built in 1889." This is because the Eiffel Tower is a completed structure, so the past tense "was built" is appropriate. The word "built" is the correct past participle form of the verb "build" in this context.
15.
"I think this is very easy"
Correct Answer
C. "I agree".
Explanation
The correct answer is "I agree" because it is the only grammatically correct and commonly used phrase to express agreement. The other options contain errors such as incorrect verb forms ("am agreed", "am agree", "I'm agreeing") or negation ("I'm not agree"). Therefore, "I agree" is the only appropriate response in this context.
16.
This is the hotel ......
Correct Answer
D. .... I stayed at.
Explanation
The correct answer is ".... I stayed at." This is the most grammatically correct and natural-sounding option. The phrase "I stayed at" is commonly used to indicate where someone stayed, and the word "it" is unnecessary in this context. The other options have grammatical errors or awkward phrasing.
17.
You ...... X ...... I can carry itX = ?
Correct Answer
D. Needn't help me thanks
Explanation
The correct answer is "needn't help me thanks." This is because the phrase "needn't help" means that there is no obligation or necessity to provide assistance. The word "thanks" at the end is just a polite way of expressing gratitude for not needing to help.
18.
"Is that the end?"
Correct Answer
C. "I don't think so".
Explanation
The answer "I don't think so" is the most appropriate response to the question "Is that the end?" because it suggests uncertainty or doubt about whether it is indeed the end. The other options either express hope, knowledge, or lack of thought, which do not directly address the question of whether it is the end or not. Therefore, "I don't think so" is the most suitable response in this context.
19.
I've no idea ......
Correct Answer
B. .... what her address is.
Explanation
The correct answer is ".... what her address is." This is the correct option because it follows the correct structure of a question. In English, when asking about someone's address, we use the question word "what" followed by the verb "is" and then the subject "her address." Therefore, this option is grammatically correct and makes sense in the given context.
20.
Since I arrived here ......
Correct Answer
C. .... I've been able to relax.
Explanation
The correct answer is "I've been able to relax." This answer suggests that the speaker has been able to relax since they arrived at the location. The use of "I've been able to" indicates a continuous state of being able to relax, implying that the speaker has had the opportunity to relax multiple times since their arrival.
21.
If I ...... X ...... the money, I would visit Peru
Correct Answer
B. Had
Explanation
The correct answer is "had" because it is used in the past unreal conditional form. The sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation in the past where the speaker did not actually have the money, but if they did have it, they would visit Peru.
22.
There were several storms ...... X ...... the morningX = ?
Correct Answer
C. During
Explanation
The word "during" is the correct answer because it indicates that the storms occurred at some point within the morning. It implies that the storms took place while the morning was ongoing, suggesting a temporal relationship between the storms and the morning. The other options, such as "at," "for," "on," and "behind," do not convey the same sense of time and do not fit logically in the sentence.
23.
I'll phone you ......
Correct Answer
B. .... as soon as I am ready.
Explanation
The correct answer is ".... as soon as I am ready." This is the most appropriate phrase to use when indicating that the speaker will call the person immediately after they are ready. The other options either do not convey the same sense of immediacy or use incorrect grammar.
24.
I'll answer the door. It .....
Correct Answer
C. .... may be for me.
Explanation
The correct answer is ".... may be for me." This suggests that the speaker is uncertain about who the doorbell might be for. The use of "may" indicates a possibility, indicating that the speaker is open to the idea that the person at the door could be looking for them.
25.
I think that man......
Correct Answer
D. Is becoming angry.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is becoming angry." This suggests that the man is in the process of becoming angry, indicating a gradual change in his emotional state. The use of the present continuous tense implies that the anger is not yet fully formed but is developing.
26.
We'd like ...... X ...... at home hereX = ?
Correct Answer
E. You to feel
Explanation
The phrase "We'd like you to feel at home here" is a complete sentence that expresses a desire for someone to feel comfortable and at ease in a certain place. The correct answer, "you to feel," is grammatically correct and fits seamlessly into the sentence, conveying the intended meaning.
27.
This evening my parents ...... X ...... to see me
Correct Answer
A. Are coming
Explanation
The correct answer is "are coming". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening in the future. "Are coming" is the correct form of the verb "to come" in the present continuous tense when referring to multiple people (parents).
28.
I'll pick you up when ...... X ...... my dinnerX = ?
Correct Answer
A. I have had
Explanation
The correct answer is "I have had." This is because the phrase "I'll pick you up when" indicates a future action, and the verb tense used should be present perfect to show that the action of having dinner is completed before the future action of picking someone up. Therefore, "I have had" is the correct verb tense to use in this context.
29.
Go to the dentist! If I were you, ......
Correct Answer
D. .... I would have the tooth taken out.
Explanation
The correct answer is "I would have the tooth taken out." This answer is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. It suggests that the speaker would arrange for someone else to remove the tooth, indicating a proactive approach to addressing the dental issue.
30.
If I ...... X ...... you were ill, I wouldn't have comeX = ?
Correct Answer
E. Had known
Explanation
The correct answer is "had known" because it is the correct past perfect tense form of the verb "know". In the conditional sentence structure, "If I had known" is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. It implies that if the speaker had known about the illness, they would not have come.
31.
It was ...... X ...... that half the audience walked outX = ?
Correct Answer
C. Such an awful film
Explanation
The correct answer is "such an awful film". This is because the phrase "such an" is used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, in this case, the awfulness of the film. The use of "such" before the adjective "awful" indicates that the film was of a particularly bad quality, which is why half the audience walked out.
32.
You'll be able to get tickets ......
Correct Answer
D. .... for whichever evening you like.
Explanation
The correct answer is "... for whichever evening you like." This option correctly uses the word "whichever" to indicate that you have the freedom to choose any evening you prefer. The other options do not convey the same meaning or use appropriate grammar.
33.
He managed ......
Correct Answer
B. .... to persuade me to go.
Explanation
The correct answer is ".... to persuade me to go." The verb "managed" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb "to persuade," indicating that the person was successful in their attempt to convince or influence the speaker to go somewhere.
34.
Why did you come by taxi? ...... X ...... some money!X = ?
Correct Answer
B. You could have saved ....
Explanation
The correct answer is "You could have saved ...." This is because the question implies that the person took a taxi and spent money unnecessarily. The phrase "You could have saved ...." suggests that the person had the option to save money by not taking a taxi and using alternative means of transportation instead.
35.
Which sentence is correct?
Correct Answer
C. John's hoping to meet her again soon.
Explanation
The correct sentence is "John's hoping to meet her again soon." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the idea that John has a hope or desire to meet her again in the future. The other sentences have various grammatical errors or incorrect word choices.
36.
This guitar needs ......
Correct Answer
D. .... tuning.
Explanation
The correct answer is "tuning." In order to make the guitar sound in the correct pitch, it needs to undergo the process of tuning. This involves adjusting the tension of the strings to achieve the desired musical notes.
37.
I don't know the score. I've ......
Correct Answer
B. .... just switched the radio on.
Explanation
The phrase "just switched the radio on" implies that the speaker has recently turned on the radio. The word "just" indicates that this action was done very recently, possibly in response to not knowing the score. The other options do not convey the same sense of immediacy or timing.
38.
I really wish I ......
Correct Answer
A. .... hadn't had to answer so many questions.
Explanation
The correct answer is ".... hadn't had to answer so many questions." This answer expresses a wish that the person did not have to answer a large number of questions. The use of "hadn't had" implies that the person has already answered the questions and is reflecting on the experience. The phrase "so many questions" emphasizes the feeling of being overwhelmed or burdened by the task.