Copy Of Gateway A2 Unit 2 Vocabulary+grammar
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Questions and Answers
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the short dialogues. A: What’s for dinner?B: Ask Mum. She’s in the ____________ cooking.
- A.
Kitchen
- B.
Garage
Correct Answer
A. KitchenExplanation
The correct answer is "kitchen". In the given dialogue, person A asks what's for dinner and person B suggests asking Mum, who is in the kitchen cooking. This implies that the kitchen is the place where meals are prepared, making it the appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of there is or there are. ……………………… two armchairs in the living room.
Correct Answer
There are, there areExplanation
The correct answer is "There are, there are" because the sentence is talking about two armchairs in the living room, which indicates a plural subject. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" is "are" for plural subjects.Rate this question:
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……………………… a computer on the desk.
Correct Answer
There is, there isExplanation
The correct answer is "There is, there is" because the phrase "a computer on the desk" is a complete sentence and requires a verb to make it grammatically correct. The verb "is" is used twice to show that there is a computer on the desk.Rate this question:
- 4.
A: Is there a clock in the kitchen?B: No, ……………………… .
Correct Answer
there isn't, there is notExplanation
B is responding to A's question about whether there is a clock in the kitchen. B is saying that there is no clock in the kitchen by using the negative forms "there isn't" and "there is not."Rate this question:
- 5.
……………………… any shelves in the study?
Correct Answer
Are there, are thereExplanation
The correct answer is "Are there, are there" because the question is asking if there are any shelves in the study. The repetition of "are there" emphasizes the question and suggests that the person asking is unsure or seeking confirmation.Rate this question:
- 6.
What ……………………… in your room?
Correct Answer
is thereExplanation
The question is asking about something that exists in your room. The correct answer, "is there," is a grammatically correct response that confirms the presence of something in the room.Rate this question:
- 7.
A: Is John awake? He’s late for school.B: No, he’s still asleep in his ___________ .
- A.
Garden
- B.
Bedroom
Correct Answer
B. BedroomExplanation
B states that John is still asleep in his "bedroom." This suggests that John is not awake and is still in his sleeping quarters, which is typically a bedroom.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A: I want to have a shower before I go out.B: You can’t. Alice is in the ___________ washing her hair.
- A.
Bathroom
- B.
Dining room
Correct Answer
A. BathroomExplanation
B: You can't. Alice is in the bathroom washing her hair.
The correct answer is "bathroom". This is because B is explaining to A that they cannot have a shower before going out because Alice is currently using the bathroom to wash her hair.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A: I think my school bag is in the car.B: Well the car is in the _______________ . Go and look for it there.
- A.
Kitchen
- B.
Garage
Correct Answer
B. GarageExplanation
B suggests that the person should look for their school bag in the garage because the car is located there. This implies that the person might have left their bag in the car and it is now in the garage.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A: Where’s Dad?B: He’s in the _____________ watching TV.
- A.
Hall
- B.
Living room
Correct Answer
B. Living roomExplanation
The correct answer is "living room" because it is the most common place in a house where people watch TV. The living room is typically designed to be a comfortable space for relaxation and entertainment, making it a suitable location for watching television.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra options.The milk is in the ……………………… .
- A.
Cooker
- B.
Desk
- C.
Fridge
- D.
Radiator
- E.
Shelf
- F.
Sink
- G.
Sofa
Correct Answer
C. FridgeExplanation
The correct answer is "fridge" because the sentence is referring to a location where the milk is stored. Out of the given options, the fridge is the most common place to keep milk cold and fresh.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A: It’s cold in here.B: Sit near the ……………………… .
- A.
Cooker
- B.
Desk
- C.
Fridge
- D.
Radiator
- E.
Shelf
- F.
Sink
- G.
Sofa
Correct Answer
D. RadiatorExplanation
B suggests sitting near the radiator because it generates heat and can help warm up the person.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Your homework is on your ……………………… next to the computer.
- A.
Cooker
- B.
Desk
- C.
Fridge
- D.
Radiator
- E.
Shelf
- F.
Sink
- G.
Sofa
Correct Answer
B. DeskExplanation
The correct answer is "desk". The sentence states that "Your homework is on your... next to the computer." The most logical object to be next to the computer where the homework is placed would be a desk.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Put your dirty dishes in the ……………………… .
- A.
Cooker
- B.
Desk
- C.
Fridge
- D.
Radiator
- E.
Shelf
- F.
Sink
- G.
Sofa
Correct Answer
F. SinkExplanation
The correct answer is sink. This is because the sink is the appropriate place to put dirty dishes for cleaning.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Three people can sit on this ……………………… .
- A.
Cooker
- B.
Desk
- C.
Fridge
- D.
Radiator
- E.
Shelf
- F.
Sink
- G.
Sofa
Correct Answer
G. SofaExplanation
A sofa is a piece of furniture that is designed for multiple people to sit on. It usually has a long seat with a backrest and armrests, providing comfortable seating for three or more individuals. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that three people can sit on a sofa.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Complete the sentences with these words.I usually ……………………… the table before dinner.
- A.
Doing
- B.
Lay
- C.
Takes
- D.
Tidying
- E.
Washing
Correct Answer
B. LayExplanation
The correct answer is "lay". In this sentence, the phrase "before dinner" indicates that an action is being performed in preparation for a meal. Out of the given options, "lay" is the most appropriate verb to use in this context. It implies the act of setting or arranging the table, which is a common practice before having a meal.Rate this question:
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- 17.
My mum hates ……………………… the dishes so she has got a new dishwasher.
- A.
Doing
- B.
Lay
- C.
Takes
- D.
Tidying
- E.
Washing
Correct Answer
E. WashingExplanation
The correct answer is "washing". The sentence states that the person's mum hates something related to the dishes, and because of that, she has gotten a new dishwasher. The most logical option that fits in this context is "washing", as it is a common household chore associated with dishes.Rate this question:
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- 18.
My brother ……………………… the rubbish out every evening.
- A.
Doing
- B.
Lay
- C.
Takes
- D.
Tidying
- E.
Washing
Correct Answer
C. TakesExplanation
The correct answer is "takes". This is because the phrase "takes the rubbish out every evening" suggests that the brother is responsible for removing the rubbish from the house on a daily basis.Rate this question:
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- 19.
We are ……………………… the shopping for our party.
- A.
Doing
- B.
Lay
- C.
Takes
- D.
Tidying
- E.
Washing
Correct Answer
A. DoingExplanation
The correct answer is "doing". In this sentence, the verb "doing" is the most appropriate choice as it indicates the action of shopping for the party. The other options - "lay", "takes", "tidying", and "washing" - do not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 20.
I’m ……………………… up my bedroom before my friends arrive.
- A.
Doing
- B.
Lay
- C.
Takes
- D.
Tidying
- E.
Washing
Correct Answer
D. TidyingExplanation
The sentence states that the person is "tidying up" their bedroom before their friends arrive. This means that they are cleaning and organizing their bedroom in preparation for their friends' arrival.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Complete the sentences with the correct present simple or present continuous form of the verbs given.Where’s Marcus? He ……………………… (listen to) music in his bedroom.
Correct Answer
is listening to, 's listening toExplanation
Marcus is currently in his bedroom and he is actively engaged in listening to music. This is indicated by the use of the present continuous tense ("is listening to"), which is used to describe actions happening at the present moment. The contraction "'s" is a shortened form of "is" and is commonly used in spoken English.Rate this question:
- 22.
She’s not doing it today, but she often ……………………… (go) swimming after school.
Correct Answer
goesExplanation
The correct answer is "goes." This is because the sentence is in present tense and refers to a habitual action. The word "often" indicates that the subject frequently goes swimming after school. Therefore, the correct verb form is "goes."Rate this question:
- 23.
I usually have a sandwich for lunch, but today I ……………………… (go) to a fast-food restaurant.
Correct Answer
am going, 'm goingExplanation
The correct answer is "am going, 'm going". In this sentence, the speaker is talking about their plans for today, specifically their plan to go to a fast-food restaurant for lunch. The use of "am going" and "'m going" indicates the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about planned future actions.Rate this question:
- 24.
A: What ……………………… (you/do)? B: My homework.
Correct Answer
are you doingExplanation
The correct answer is "are you doing". In the given conversation, person A asks person B what they are doing. The correct response would be "are you doing" as it is the correct question form to ask about someone's current activity.Rate this question:
- 25.
A: Can I play a game on your computer? B: No, I ……………………… (use) it.
Correct Answer
am using, 'm usingExplanation
The correct answer is "am using, 'm using". In this conversation, person B is currently using the computer, so they would use the present continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action. Both "am using" and "'m using" are correct ways to express this.Rate this question:
- 26.
Complete the sentences with the correct answer.A: Do you know where my MP3 player is? B: It’s ……………… all those clothes on the chair.
- A.
In front of
- B.
Under
- C.
In
Correct Answer
B. Under -
- 27.
I’ve got three posters of Messi ………… my bedroom wall.
- A.
Next to
- B.
In
- C.
On
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". This is because when we talk about putting something on a wall, we use the preposition "on". In this sentence, the posters are physically attached to the bedroom wall.Rate this question:
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- 28.
A: Where’s my games console? B: It’s ……………………… the cupboard. Open the door and look.
- A.
In
- B.
On
- C.
Behind
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". This is because the speaker is referring to the location of the games console, which is inside the cupboard.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Is your new house ……………… the school?
- A.
Above
- B.
Near
- C.
Under
Correct Answer
B. NearExplanation
The word "near" is the correct answer because it suggests proximity or closeness. In the given question, the speaker is asking if the new house is close to the school.Rate this question:
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- 30.
A: I can’t find the coffee. Is it on this shelf? B: Yes. It’s ……………………… the sugar.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
Next to
Correct Answer
C. Next toExplanation
Based on the conversation, person A is looking for coffee and asks if it is on the shelf. Person B confirms that it is "next to" the sugar. This suggests that the coffee is located in close proximity to the sugar, indicating that "next to" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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