Efi - Quicktest 1 - Grammar
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Anna’s in the kitchen. She _____ dinner.
- A.
Cooks
- B.
’s cooking
- C.
Will cook
Correct Answer
B. ’s cookingExplanation
The correct answer is 's cooking. This is because the sentence is in present tense and the subject "Anna" is performing the action of cooking dinner. The contraction "Anna's" is used to show possession and the verb "cooking" is in the present progressive form to indicate an ongoing action.Rate this question:
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- 2.
I _____ to eat fresh vegetables – I don’t like frozen.
- A.
Prefers
- B.
’m preferring
- C.
Prefer
Correct Answer
C. PreferExplanation
The correct answer is "prefer." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their preference for eating fresh vegetables over frozen ones. The verb "prefer" is used to indicate a choice or liking for one thing over another.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Today most people _____ on junk food.
- A.
Cuts down
- B.
Are cutting down
- C.
Is cutting down
Correct Answer
B. Are cutting downExplanation
The correct answer is "are cutting down". This is because the word "today" indicates the present time and the verb "are cutting down" is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the moment or around the present time. Therefore, the sentence suggests that currently, most people are reducing their consumption of junk food.Rate this question:
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- 4.
It’s hot in here! _____ open the window?
- A.
Will I
- B.
Shall I
- C.
Do IÂ
Correct Answer
B. Shall IExplanation
The correct answer is "Shall I." In this context, "Shall I" is used to make a suggestion or offer to open the window. It implies politeness and seeks permission or agreement from someone else. "Will I" is incorrect because it is used to talk about the future actions of oneself, not to seek permission or make a suggestion. "Do I" is also incorrect because it is used to ask about the speaker's own actions or habits, not to seek permission or make a suggestion.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A Is there anything on TV tonight? B I don’t know. _____ in the paper.
- A.
I’ll look
- B.
I’m going to look
- C.
I look
Correct Answer
B. I’m going to lookExplanation
B suggests that they don't know what is on TV tonight, but they plan to find out by looking in the paper. The phrase "I'm going to look" indicates their intention to search for the information in the near future.Rate this question:
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- 6.
We _____ the cinema on Saturday. Would you like to come?
- A.
Will go to
- B.
Go to
- C.
Are going to
Correct Answer
C. Are going toExplanation
The correct answer is "are going to". This is because the sentence is referring to a future plan or intention to visit the cinema on Saturday. "Are going to" is the correct verb phrase to express this future plan.Rate this question:
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- 7.
He _____ swimming on Tuesdays.
- A.
Always goes
- B.
Is always going
- C.
 goes alwaysÂ
Correct Answer
A. Always goesExplanation
The correct answer is "always goes" because the adverb "always" is used to describe the frequency of the action, which is swimming. The word order in English typically places the adverb before the verb, so "always goes" is the correct form.Rate this question:
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- 8.
My brother _____ a job at the moment.
- A.
Isn’t havingÂ
- B.
Won’t have
- C.
Doesn’t have
Correct Answer
C. Doesn’t haveExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't have". This is because the sentence is referring to the present moment and indicates that the brother currently does not have a job. The phrase "doesn't have" is the correct form of the verb "to have" in the present tense, third person singular form.Rate this question:
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- 9.
I predict that you _____ marry someone rich and famous!
- A.
Are going
- B.
Shall
- C.
Should
Correct Answer
B. ShallExplanation
The word "shall" is used to express future actions or intentions. In this context, the speaker is making a prediction about the future, specifically about the listener marrying someone who is rich and famous. Therefore, "shall" is the correct answer as it accurately conveys the sense of future prediction.Rate this question:
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- 10.
We’re _____ about you at the moment, and we hope you’ll be home soon.
- A.
Believing
- B.
Knowing
- C.
Thinking
Correct Answer
C. ThinkingExplanation
The phrase "we hope you'll be home soon" suggests that the speaker is concerned about the person's well-being and is anticipating their return. The word "thinking" fits this context because it implies that the speaker is actively considering the person and their situation, indicating a level of care and concern.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The traffic’s terrible. I _____ miss my train.
- A.
Will to
- B.
’m going to
- C.
Go to
Correct Answer
B. ’m going toExplanation
The correct answer is "’m going to." This answer is correct because the speaker is expressing their intention or plan to miss their train due to the terrible traffic. The phrase "’m going to" is commonly used to talk about future plans or intentions.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A _____ we order some salad? B Good idea.
- A.
Must
- B.
Will
- C.
Shall
Correct Answer
C. ShallExplanation
The correct answer is "Shall." In this context, the speaker is suggesting the idea of ordering some salad, so "Shall" is used to make a suggestion or proposal.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Tom _____ arrives on time. He’s always late.
- A.
Never
- B.
Sometimes
- C.
OftenÂ
Correct Answer
A. NeverExplanation
The correct answer is "never" because the sentence states that Tom always arrives late, indicating that there is never a time when he arrives on time.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Where _____ you going on holiday this year?
- A.
Will
- B.
Are
- C.
Do
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the question is asking about the future plans of the person. "Are" is the correct form of the verb "be" to use with the subject "you" in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 15.
People’s characters _______ on their family background.
- A.
Are depending
- B.
DependsÂ
- C.
Depend
Correct Answer
C. DependExplanation
The word "depend" is the correct answer because it is the correct form of the verb to use in this sentence. The subject "people's characters" is plural, so the verb must also be plural. Therefore, "depends" and "are depending" are incorrect choices. The word "depend" is the only option that agrees with the subject and is grammatically correct in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What _____ next weekend?
- A.
Do you do
- B.
Will do you
- C.
Are you doing
Correct Answer
C. Are you doingExplanation
The correct answer is "are you doing." This is because the question is asking about an action or activity that will happen in the future, specifically next weekend. The phrase "are you doing" is the correct verb form to use when asking about future plans or actions.Rate this question:
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- 17.
I’m not ____ speak to Jason any more.
- A.
Will
- B.
GoingÂ
- C.
Going to
Correct Answer
C. Going toExplanation
The correct answer is "going to." This is because the sentence is expressing a future intention or plan to not speak to Jason anymore. "Going to" is used to talk about future plans or intentions, making it the appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 18.
She _____ eats meat or fish. She’s a strict vegetarian.
- A.
Often
- B.
Never
- C.
Sometimes
Correct Answer
B. NeverExplanation
The sentence states that the person is a strict vegetarian, which means they do not consume meat or fish. The word "never" fits perfectly in this context, indicating that the person does not eat meat or fish at any time.Rate this question:
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- 19.
How many cups of coffee _____ a day?
- A.
Do you drink
- B.
Are you drinking
- C.
You drink
Correct Answer
A. Do you drinkExplanation
This question is asking about the number of cups of coffee someone consumes in a day. The correct answer is "do you drink", which is the correct form of the question in the present simple tense. It is asking for the habitual action of drinking coffee, making it the appropriate choice for this question.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What _____ when he finishes university?
- A.
Is he going to do
- B.
Does he do
- C.
He does
Correct Answer
A. Is he going to doExplanation
The correct answer is "is he going to do." This is because the question is asking about a future action or plan that the person will undertake after finishing university. The phrase "is he going to do" is the correct way to express this future intention.Rate this question:
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