English Post Test - Section 3

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English Post Test - Section 3 - Quiz


This test is designed to measure students' strengths and weaknesses in the area of English.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Muhammad Ali ________ his boxing career under the name Cassius Clay.

    • A.

      Beginning

    • B.

      Begun

    • C.

      Began

    Correct Answer
    C. Began
    Explanation
    Muhammad Ali started his boxing career under the name Cassius Clay.

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  • 2. 

    Cassius Clay was boxing as an amateur in 1960, when he ________ the Golden Gloves title and an Olympic gold medal.

    • A.

      Earning

    • B.

      Earn

    • C.

      Earned

    Correct Answer
    C. Earned
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the verb "earned" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the verb "earn." The sentence is talking about an event that happened in the past, specifically in 1960, when Cassius Clay was boxing as an amateur. He achieved two accomplishments during that time, which were winning the Golden Gloves title and an Olympic gold medal. Therefore, the correct verb form to use in this context is "earned."

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  • 3. 

    In 1964, he defeated Sonny Liston and __________ the world heavyweight champion.

    • A.

      Became

    • B.

      Become

    • C.

      Becoming

    Correct Answer
    A. Became
    Explanation
    In 1964, he defeated Sonny Liston and became the world heavyweight champion.

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  • 4. 

    Ali ________ increasingly well known for his quick moves in the ring and his quick wit everywhere else.

    • A.

      Grow

    • B.

      Growed

    • C.

      Grew

    Correct Answer
    C. Grew
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "grew." This is the past tense form of the verb "grow." In the sentence, it is used to show that Ali became more well known over time. The word "increasingly" also indicates that his fame grew gradually.

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  • 5. 

    In 1967, Clay joined the Nation of Islam and ________ the Muslim name Muhammad Ali.

    • A.

      Taken

    • B.

      Taked

    • C.

      Took

    Correct Answer
    C. Took
    Explanation
    In 1967, Clay joined the Nation of Islam and took the Muslim name Muhammad Ali.

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  • 6. 

    He refused to be drafted that year for religious reasons and was _________ from boxing and stripped of his title.

    • A.

      Ban

    • B.

      Banned

    • C.

      Bans

    Correct Answer
    B. Banned
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "banned." In this sentence, the individual refused to be drafted for religious reasons, and as a consequence, he was banned from boxing and stripped of his title. The word "banned" indicates that he was prohibited from participating in boxing as a punishment for his refusal to be drafted.

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  • 7. 

    Ali returned to boxing in 1971, but he  _________ his title to Joe Frasier the following year. 

    • A.

      Loss

    • B.

      Losed

    • C.

      Lost

    Correct Answer
    C. Lost
    Explanation
    Ali returned to boxing in 1971, but he lost his title to Joe Frazier the following year.

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  • 8. 

    He _______ the title back in 1974 by defeating George Foreman.

    • A.

      Got

    • B.

      Gotten

    • C.

      Get

    Correct Answer
    A. Got
    Explanation
    The word "got" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the verb "get." In this sentence, it is used to indicate that the person achieved or obtained the title in 1974 by defeating George Foreman.

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  • 9. 

    Ali lost the title to Leon Spinks in 1978 but __________ him again and won it back later that year.

    • A.

      Fought

    • B.

      Fighted

    • C.

      Fight

    Correct Answer
    A. Fought
    Explanation
    Ali lost the title to Leon Spinks in 1978 and then engaged in a physical confrontation or battle with him again, ultimately emerging as the winner and reclaiming the title later that year. The word "fought" is the correct past tense form of the verb "fight" in this context.

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  • 10. 

    Although Ali retired in 1979 and has been in declining health, many Americans still _______ him greatly.

    • A.

      Admired

    • B.

      Admire

    • C.

      Admires

    Correct Answer
    B. Admire
    Explanation
    The sentence is in the present tense, indicating that the action of admiring Ali is ongoing. The word "still" suggests that despite Ali's retirement and declining health, Americans continue to hold him in high regard. Therefore, the correct answer is "admire," as it matches the present tense and the context of the sentence.

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  • 11. 

    Nobody needs to tell you.  That a person's mail is private.

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    B. Incorrect
  • 12. 

    In these days of computerized mailing lists.  Your name and address are certainly not private. 

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    B. Incorrect
  • 13. 

    The direct-mail business has exploded.  Sixty-five billion pieces of unsolicited mail reach American homes and offices each year.

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    The given statement states that the direct-mail business has exploded and mentions that 65 billion pieces of unsolicited mail reach American homes and offices each year. This indicates that there is a significant increase in the volume of direct-mail being sent out, which supports the statement that the direct-mail business has exploded. Therefore, the answer is correct.

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  • 14. 

    To put it another way.  Four trees per person per year contribute to this tide of printed waste.

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    B. Incorrect
  • 15. 

    Now you can also get electronic junk mail, or spam; millions of advertisements are sent over the Internet at the push of a button. 

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    This statement is correct because it states that electronic junk mail, or spam, can now be received. It also mentions that millions of advertisements are sent over the Internet easily.

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  • 16. 

    Email advertisers can target specific audiences.  Such as small-business owners or college students.

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    B. Incorrect
    Explanation
    The statement provided is incorrect. Email advertisers have the ability to target specific audiences, such as small-business owners or college students. This allows them to tailor their marketing messages to the interests and needs of these specific groups, increasing the chances of engagement and conversion.

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  • 17. 

    If your Internet service provider charges by the hour or the minute, you will be paying to read unwanted spam. 

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    If your Internet service provider charges by the hour or the minute, it means that you are paying for the time you spend online. Therefore, if you receive unwanted spam emails, you will be wasting your paid time reading and deleting them. This is why the statement is correct.

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  • 18. 

    Companies choosing from among more than 20,000 mailing lists.  For just pennies per name, firms can target recipients with mass mailings, either paper or electronic.  And make a profit from a relatively low response.

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    B. Incorrect
  • 19. 

    Even though you can delete the email, you can't remove your name from many computerized mailing lists.

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    Deleting an email only removes it from your inbox, but it does not remove your name from the mailing list that sent you the email. Many computerized mailing lists keep track of email addresses and names separately, so even if you delete the email, your name may still be stored in their database. Therefore, you cannot completely remove your name from these mailing lists just by deleting the email.

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  • 20. 

    Your name can be "sold" over and over.  Until it's almost impossible to track it to the business that first listed it.

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    B. Incorrect
  • 21. 

    The Vietnam War became the focus of many young _________ disagreements with their parents.

    • A.

      People

    • B.

      People's

    • C.

      Peoples'

    Correct Answer
    B. People's
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "people's." This is because the sentence is referring to the disagreements that many young individuals had with their own parents during the Vietnam War. The word "people's" is the possessive form of "people," indicating that the disagreements belonged to or were associated with the individuals.

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  • 22. 

    Young Americans felt that their _______ generation was more inhibited than theirs.

    • A.

      Parents

    • B.

      Parents'

    Correct Answer
    B. Parents'
    Explanation
    Young Americans felt that their parents' generation was more inhibited than theirs. This suggests that the younger generation believed that their parents' generation was more restricted or restrained in their behavior or attitudes compared to their own generation.

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  • 23. 

    In the 1960s, "dropping out" was often an _______ choice.

    • A.

      Activist

    • B.

      Activists

    • C.

      Activist's

    Correct Answer
    C. Activist's
    Explanation
    In the 1960s, "dropping out" was often a choice made by activists. This suggests that those who were involved in social or political activism during this time period were more likely to choose to drop out of traditional societal norms and institutions. By dropping out, they were rejecting the mainstream and seeking alternative ways of living and expressing their beliefs.

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  • 24. 

    Members of the World War II generation were often horrified by their ___________________ behavior.

    • A.

      Sons and daughters

    • B.

      Son's and daughter's

    • C.

      Sons' and daughters'

    Correct Answer
    C. Sons' and daughters'
    Explanation
    Members of the World War II generation were often horrified by their sons' and daughters' behavior. This suggests that the behavior of both sons and daughters of the World War II generation was so shocking or unacceptable that it caused horror or distress among the members of that generation.

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  • 25. 

    When people recall that decade, they tend to remember _______ excesses.

    • A.

      It's

    • B.

      Its'

    • C.

      Its

    Correct Answer
    C. Its
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "its." In this context, "its" is used to show possession. The sentence is referring to the excesses of a specific decade, and "its" indicates that the excesses belong to that decade.

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  • 26. 

    My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that "achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that's nice, too, but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success." --Helen Hayes (1900 - 1993) Assignment: Do people spend too much time trying to please others rather than reaching their own standards? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experiences or observations.  

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