1.
1.) At the park.
Correct Answer
C. He is at the park right now.
Explanation
The correct answer is "He is at the park right now" because it is the only option that provides a clear subject ("He") and a specific location ("the park"). The other options either lack a subject or include unnecessary words that do not contribute to the meaning of the sentence.
2.
2.) Over the hill.
Correct Answer
B. Due to his age, he is considered over the hill.
Explanation
The phrase "over the hill" is often used to describe someone who is past their prime or no longer as capable as they once were, typically due to age. In this context, the statement "Due to his age, he is considered over the hill" directly explains that the person being referred to is considered past their prime because of their age. The other sentences provided do not provide a direct explanation for the phrase "over the hill."
3.
3.) We a swimming pool.
Correct Answer
A. We want to buy a swimming pool for the backyard.
Explanation
The correct answer is "We want to buy a swimming pool for the backyard." This answer accurately reflects the intention or desire to purchase a swimming pool specifically for the backyard. The other statements mention the presence of a swimming pool or the desire for one, but they do not mention the intention to purchase or the specific location for the swimming pool.
4.
4.) Too hot outside.
Correct Answer
C. It is too hot outside.
Explanation
The correct answer is "It is too hot outside." This sentence correctly uses the subject pronoun "it" followed by the verb "is" and the adjective "too hot" to express that the temperature outside is excessively high.
5.
5.) Food and beverage now.
Correct Answer
C. Please give me some food and a beverage now.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Please give me some food and a beverage now." This is because the sentence includes a polite request ("please") and specifies the desired items ("some food and a beverage"). The use of "give me" indicates that the speaker is asking someone to provide the food and beverage.
6.
6.) Foot
hurts badly.
Correct Answer
B. My foot hurts badly.
Explanation
The correct answer is "My foot hurts badly" because it follows the standard subject-verb-object sentence structure. The subject "my foot" is followed by the verb "hurts" and the adverb "badly" describes the intensity of the pain. The other options either have a different word order or do not follow proper sentence structure.
7.
7.) Textbooks too expensive for Jill.
Correct Answer
A. Unfortunately, these textbooks are too expensive for Jill to afford.
Explanation
The given answer explains that the textbooks are too expensive for Jill to afford. It acknowledges that Jill's textbooks are expensive and states that it is unfortunate for her because she cannot afford them.
8.
8.) The house and the laundry for Doug.
Correct Answer
A. Doug needs to clean the house and do the laundry immediately.
Explanation
The given answer correctly summarizes the main idea of the passage. It states that Doug needs to clean the house and do the laundry immediately. This aligns with the information provided in the passage, which mentions that Doug's house and laundry are messy beyond belief. Therefore, the answer accurately reflects the urgency and necessity for Doug to take immediate action in cleaning his house and doing the laundry.
9.
9.) Sitting in the car and driving to the
doctor's.
Correct Answer
A. We are sitting in the car and driving to the doctor's because my baby is sick.
Explanation
The given answer explains the reason why the person is sitting in the car and driving to the doctor's office, which is because their baby is sick.
10.
10.) To the farm.
Correct Answer
B. We will go to the farm this weekend.
Explanation
The correct answer is "We will go to the farm this weekend." This answer accurately reflects the statement "Planning to go to the farm" and provides a clear and concise sentence that conveys the intention of visiting the farm during the upcoming weekend.