1.
It looks …. it will rain.
Correct Answer
B. As if it
Explanation
The correct answer is "as if it". This is because "as if" is used to introduce a hypothetical or unreal situation, suggesting that something is not actually happening but only appears that way. In this context, "it" refers to the rain, indicating that the speaker is describing the appearance or likelihood of rain.
2.
Maya looks …. her father.
Correct Answer
A. Like
Explanation
Maya looks "like" her father means that there is a resemblance or similarity between Maya and her father in terms of appearance or characteristics. The word "like" is used to compare the two, indicating that Maya's physical features or mannerisms are similar to those of her father.
3.
Everybody must write …. own essay.
Correct Answer
A. Their
Explanation
The correct answer is "their" because it is a gender-neutral pronoun that can refer to a group of people. In this sentence, "everybody" is a singular pronoun, but it refers to multiple individuals. Using "their" reflects inclusivity and avoids assuming the gender of the individuals.
4.
…… room is better than ... room.
Correct Answer
A. Reema's/his
Explanation
The correct answer is "reema's/his". This is because the possessive form "reema's" indicates ownership, and when followed by the pronoun "his", it shows that the better room belongs to Reema.
5.
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Abdullah is ….. old.
Correct Answer
A. Three years
Explanation
The correct answer is "three years" because the word "old" indicates that Abdullah's age is being described. In English, when describing someone's age, we use the phrase "X years old." Therefore, the correct phrase to complete the sentence is "Abdullah is three years old."
6.
Ahmad has a …….. old son.
Correct Answer
B. A three year
Explanation
The correct answer is "a three year." In this sentence, "a" is used before "three year" to indicate that Ahmad has a son who is three years old. "Three year" is used as a noun phrase to describe the age of Ahmad's son.
7.
The information ….. very valuable in this book.
Correct Answer
A. Is
Explanation
The subject "information" is singular, so it requires the singular verb "is".
8.
Sara is talking to her friend, she is giving her ……
Correct Answer
C. A piece of advice
Explanation
The correct answer is "a piece of advice." This is because when giving advice, it is more common to use the phrase "a piece of advice" rather than "advices" or "an advice." The phrase "a piece of advice" is idiomatic and is used to refer to a single suggestion or recommendation.
9.
My brother went …. the festival yesterday.
Correct Answer
B. To
Explanation
The correct answer is "to." In this sentence, "to" is the correct preposition to use after the verb "went." It indicates the direction or destination of the action, which in this case is the festival.
10.
I would rather you pick up your sister now …. later
Correct Answer
B. Than
Explanation
The correct answer is "than". This is because "than" is used to compare two things or actions, while "then" is used to indicate a sequence of events or a consequence. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a preference for picking up their sister now rather than later, suggesting a comparison between the two options.
11.
The firm has ….. than ten employees.
Correct Answer
A. Fewer
Explanation
The correct answer is "fewer" because "fewer" is used when referring to countable nouns, such as employees. Since employees can be counted, "fewer" is the appropriate word to use in this sentence. "Less" is used when referring to uncountable nouns, such as water or money.
12.
The firm is ……successful now that we have only ten employees.
Correct Answer
B. Less
Explanation
The word "less" is the correct answer because it is used to compare quantities that cannot be counted, such as time, money, or abstract concepts. In this sentence, the word "employees" refers to a quantity that can be counted, so the word "fewer" would be incorrect. Instead, "less" should be used to indicate a smaller number of employees.
13.
……. I quit drinking I’ve married and had two children.
Correct Answer
A. Since
Explanation
The word "since" is used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship between two events. In this case, the person quitting drinking is the cause, and getting married and having two children is the effect. The word "since" suggests that the person stopped drinking and as a result, they got married and had children.
14.
……… I quit drinking I no longer wake up in my own vomit.
Correct Answer
B. Because
Explanation
The word "because" is used to explain the reason or cause behind something. In this case, the sentence suggests that the person no longer wakes up in their own vomit as a result of quitting drinking. The word "because" connects the cause (quitting drinking) to the effect (not waking up in vomit), indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.
15.
Leena's father says: '……. my clothes to the cleaners.'
Correct Answer
A. Take
Explanation
The correct answer is "take". In this context, Leena's father is referring to the action of bringing his clothes to the cleaners. "Take" is the appropriate verb to use in this situation as it implies that he will physically carry the clothes to the cleaners. "Bring" would imply that he is asking someone else to bring the clothes to the cleaners for him.
16.
The owner of the dry cleaners would say '…… your clothes to the cleaners.”
Correct Answer
B. Bring
Explanation
The correct answer is "bring" because the owner of the dry cleaners is asking the customer to bring their clothes to the cleaners. "Take" would imply that the owner is asking the customer to take the clothes themselves, which is not what the sentence is conveying.
17.
Facebook ….. people’s attention spans.
Correct Answer
B. Affects
Explanation
The correct answer is "affects." This is because the word "affects" is a verb that means to have an influence on or cause a change in something. In the given sentence, it is stating that Facebook has an impact on or influences people's attention spans.
18.
Facebook's ….. can also be positive.
Correct Answer
B. Effects
Explanation
The word "effects" refers to the results or consequences of something. In the given context, it suggests that Facebook can have both positive and negative outcomes or impacts. The word "affects" is a verb that means to influence or have an impact on something. While it may seem like a plausible option, it does not fit well in the sentence structure and does not convey the intended meaning. Therefore, "effects" is the correct answer.
19.
Lulu has …. pets.
Correct Answer
C. Two
Explanation
The correct answer is "two." The sentence states that Lulu has a certain number of pets, and "two" is the correct word to indicate that she has two pets.
20.
I am …… at the library.
Correct Answer
B. Studying
Explanation
The given sentence is in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, the person is currently at the library and engaged in the activity of studying. Therefore, the correct answer is "studying."