English/Grammar Pre Qualifying Exam

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    ................. you like a cup of tea?

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Welcome to the English/Grammar Pre-Qualifying Exam, a pivotal evaluation in the application process. In certain institutions, candidates must excel in a series of assessments for admission consideration. This introductory pre-qualification exam specifically measures your English grammar proficiency.
Your performance on this English/Grammar Pre-Qualifying Exam is paramount for advancing to subsequent qualification stages. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your preparedness and adeptness in English grammar.
As you navigate through this English/Grammar Pre-Qualifying Exam, have faith in your capabilities and aim for excellence. Success in this exam will validate your mastery of English grammar concepts. We extend our best wishes as you embark on this journey to display your linguistic competency. Good luck, and may your endeavors yield a successful qualification process!

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  • 2. 

    This pen isn't yours. It's .................

    • Mine

    • Your

    • Me

    • To him

    Correct Answer
    A. Mine
    Explanation
    The sentence is expressing possession, indicating that the pen belongs to someone. The correct answer, "mine," is the possessive pronoun that shows ownership by the speaker.

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  • 3. 

    The teacher said: " Simon, please ................. the window ".

    • You close

    • Closing

    • Opened

    • Close

    Correct Answer
    A. Close
    Explanation
    The teacher is giving a command to Simon to close the window. The verb "close" is the correct form to use in this sentence because it matches the imperative mood of the sentence.

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  • 4. 

    The examination is ................. Tuesday.

    • In

    • By

    • On

    • At

    Correct Answer
    A. On
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on" because when referring to a specific day, we use the preposition "on". Therefore, the sentence should be "The examination is on Tuesday."

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  • 5. 

    ................. you go to the cinema yesterday?

    • Have

    • Do

    • Did

    • When

    Correct Answer
    A. Did
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Did" because the question is asking about a past action, which requires the use of the past tense. "Did" is the past tense form of the verb "do" and is used to form questions and negative statements in the past simple tense. In this case, the question is asking if the person went to the cinema yesterday, indicating a past action.

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  • 6. 

    He ................. to America 5 years ago.

    • Goes

    • Is going

    • Has gone

    • Went

    Correct Answer
    A. Went
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "went" because the sentence is referring to an action that happened in the past. The word "ago" indicates that the action occurred before the present time. "Went" is the past tense of the verb "to go," which fits the context of the sentence.

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  • 7. 

    She ............... coming to dinner tomorrow.

    • Will

    • Is

    • Shall

    • Can

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" to use with the subject "She." In this sentence, "is" indicates that the action of coming to dinner is happening in the present or near future.

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  • 8. 

    My teacher ................. English.

    • Speaks

    • Is

    • Are

    • Am

    Correct Answer
    A. Speaks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "speaks" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "teacher" is singular, so it requires the verb form "speaks" in the third-person singular form. The verb “speaks” is most appropriate for this sentence as “English” is mentioned and is a spoken language.

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  • 9. 

    I haven't got ................. cigarettes.

    • Some

    • Any

    • Little

    • Few

    Correct Answer
    A. Any
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "any" because it is used in negative sentences to indicate a lack of something. In this case, the speaker is saying they do not have any cigarettes. The other options, "some," "little," and "few," would not convey the same meaning in this context.

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  • 10. 

    She's going to Spain ................. March.

    • On

    • In

    • At

    • By

    Correct Answer
    A. In
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in" because when referring to a specific month, we use the preposition "in." Therefore, the sentence should be "She's going to Spain in March."

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  • 11. 

    If you ................. to Paris, you'll see the Eiffel Tower.

    • Will go

    • Went

    • Go

    • Would go

    Correct Answer
    A. Go
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "go" because it is the base form of the verb and matches the conditional structure of the sentence. The sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation ("If you...") and in this case, the verb should be in the base form. The other options ("will go," "went," "would go") do not match the conditional structure or the tense of the sentence.

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Heather is an educator, with four years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching. She is skilled in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently works as an Elementary School Teacher at Pinellas County Schools. She made a career transition one year ago to explore a new path in writing and copy editing. Heather's specialization lies in curriculum development and educational materials, but she maintains versatility to work across various industries. Known for her keen attention to detail and a deep passion for language, she possesses a sharp eye for precision.

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