ECPE Practice Test - Grammar
Questions and Answers
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1) - What is your favorite pastime? - I enjoy swimming __________.
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A. in summer
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B. during summers
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C. in the summer
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D. summertime
Correct Answer
C. C. in the summerExplanation
The correct answer is C. in the summer. This answer is correct because it correctly uses the preposition "in" to indicate the specific time period of summer. The other options are incorrect because they either use the incorrect preposition or do not specify the specific time period of summer.Rate this question:
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2) - Sue is so rude. - I know. She always barges __________ without knocking.
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A. in
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B. around
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C. on
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D. about
Correct Answer
A. A. inExplanation
The correct answer is A. "in". This is because the phrase "barges in" means to enter a room or space without permission or without knocking. The preposition "in" indicates the direction or location of Sue's entry into the room.Rate this question:
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3) - It's cold outside. - I __________ take a coat.
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A. would rather
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B. should have
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C. had better
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D. wouldn't need to
Correct Answer
C. C. had betterExplanation
The correct answer is C. "had better". This is because the speaker is advising themselves to take a coat based on the fact that it is cold outside. "Had better" is used to give strong advice or a warning about what should be done in a specific situation.Rate this question:
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4) - It's Barbara's last day of work on Friday. - Let's chip __________ to buy her a farewell gift.
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A. with
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B. in
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C. together
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D. around
Correct Answer
B. B. inExplanation
The correct answer is "in". In this context, "in" is used to express the idea of contributing or pooling resources together to buy a farewell gift for Barbara on her last day of work.Rate this question:
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5) - Did you like the movie? - I preferred the one __________ .
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A. to which I saw last week
- B.
B. I saw last week
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C. which last week I saw
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D. I saw it last week
Correct Answer
B. B. I saw last weekExplanation
The correct answer is B. "I saw last week." This answer is grammatically correct and concise. It directly answers the question by stating that the speaker saw the movie last week. The other options either have incorrect word order or unnecessary phrasing.Rate this question:
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ECPE Practice Tests - Vocabulary 1) The situation was ____________ with stress and tension.
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A. fraught
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B. manifest
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C. blue
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D. clandestine
Correct Answer
A. A. fraughtExplanation
The correct answer is A. fraught. This word is used to describe a situation that is filled with stress and tension. It implies that the situation is difficult and intense. The other options (B. manifest, C. blue, D. clandestine) do not convey the same meaning and are not suitable in this context.Rate this question:
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3) I couldn't understand what she was trying to explain
- A.
A. jettison
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B. kindle
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C. fathom
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D. beckon
Correct Answer
C. C. fathomExplanation
The word "fathom" means to understand or comprehend something deeply or fully. In the given sentence, the speaker is expressing their inability to comprehend or understand what the other person was trying to explain. Therefore, "fathom" is the most suitable word that accurately conveys the meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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4) Our next-door neighbors ____________ all night at their celebration.
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A. capitulated
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B. haunted
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C. capsized
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D. reveled
Correct Answer
D. D. reveledExplanation
The word "reveled" means to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, typically with drinking and dancing. In this context, it suggests that the neighbors were having a loud and festive celebration all night. The other options, "capitulated" means to surrender or give in, "haunted" means to be visited by ghosts or spirits, and "capsized" means to overturn or tip over, none of which make sense in the given context. Therefore, "reveled" is the most appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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5) The forest fire was ____________ by a carelessly discarded cigarette.
- A.
A. ignited
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B. submerged
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C. retired
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D. forged
Correct Answer
A. A. ignitedExplanation
The correct answer is A. ignited. This means that the forest fire was started or set on fire by a carelessly discarded cigarette. The word "ignited" implies that the cigarette caused the fire to begin or ignite.Rate this question:
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10) The water was ____________ and not fit for drinking.
- A.
A. frivolous
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B. wayward
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C. obsequious
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D. murky
Correct Answer
D. D. murkyExplanation
The word "murky" means dark, cloudy, or unclear. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the water was dirty or contaminated, making it unsuitable for drinking. The other options (frivolous, wayward, and obsequious) do not convey the same meaning and are not appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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