1.
My name ________ John.
Correct Answer
C. Is
Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and "is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to use with the pronoun "My name".
2.
These _________ my friends.
Correct Answer
B. Are
Explanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "these" is plural, indicating that there are multiple friends being referred to. In English, the verb "to be" should agree with the subject in number, so the plural form "are" is used.
3.
I ____ an English student.
Correct Answer
C. Am
Explanation
The correct answer is "am" because it agrees with the subject "I." In English, the verb "to be" is conjugated as "am" for the first-person singular pronoun "I."
4.
I want ______ apple for lunch.
Correct Answer
B. An
Explanation
The word "apple" begins with a vowel sound, specifically the sound /æ/. When a word begins with a vowel sound, we use the article "an" before it instead of "a". Therefore, in this sentence, "an" is the correct choice as it matches the vowel sound at the beginning of the word "apple".
5.
Donna is _______ English teacher.
Correct Answer
B. An
Explanation
The correct answer is "an". In English grammar, the indefinite article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Since the word "English" starts with a vowel sound (the vowel sound being /ɪ/), the correct article to use is "an".
6.
There is __________ book on the table.
Correct Answer
A. A
Explanation
The word "book" starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use is "a."
7.
The book _______ on the table.
Correct Answer
B. Is
Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "book" which is singular.
8.
_________ you work at a school?
Correct Answer
A. Do
Explanation
The question is asking about working at a school, which indicates a plural subject. Therefore, the correct answer is "Do," as it is the correct form of the verb for a plural subject.
9.
_________ your husband like coffee?
Correct Answer
B. Does
Explanation
The correct answer is "Does". In this question, we are asking about the preference of the subject "your husband" towards coffee. When forming a question in the present simple tense with a third person singular subject (he/she/it), we use "does" as the auxiliary verb. Therefore, the correct question formation is "Does your husband like coffee?"
10.
_________ you live in Philadelphia?
Correct Answer
A. Do
Explanation
The question is asking about the subject of the sentence, which is "you." In English, when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun, we use "does" as the auxiliary verb. However, when the subject is a plural noun or pronoun, we use "do" as the auxiliary verb. Since "you" is a plural pronoun, the correct answer is "Do."
11.
T_________ your boss speak English?
Correct Answer
B. Does
Explanation
The question is asking about the boss's ability to speak English, so the correct answer is "Does" because it agrees with the singular subject "boss." When using the verb "to do" in a question, we use "does" with singular subjects and "do" with plural subjects.
12.
The book is ______ the table.
Correct Answer
C. On
Explanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates the position of the book in relation to the table. When something is "on" a surface, it means it is physically resting or placed on top of it.
13.
Tom is _____ the swim team.
Correct Answer(s)
B. On
C. At
Explanation
The correct answer is "at, on" because when we talk about being part of a team or a group, we use the preposition "on." Therefore, Tom is on the swim team. Additionally, when we talk about someone's location or position, we use the preposition "at." So, Tom is at the swim team.
14.
I drive ______ my car.
Correct Answer
D. In
Explanation
The correct answer is "in". This is because when we talk about driving a car, we usually use the preposition "in" to indicate that we are inside the car while driving.
15.
The baby is _____ the crib.
Correct Answer
D. In
Explanation
The correct answer is "in". This is because the word "in" is used to indicate that something or someone is inside a place or object. In this case, the baby is inside the crib, so the correct preposition to use is "in".
16.
My birthday is _____ January.
Correct Answer
C. In
Explanation
The correct answer is "in". This preposition is used to indicate a specific month or year. In this case, "in" is used to show that the speaker's birthday falls within the month of January.
17.
This gift is ______ you.
Correct Answer
D. For
Explanation
The correct answer is "for". In this sentence, the word "for" is used to indicate the purpose or intended recipient of the gift. It suggests that the gift is meant to be given to someone.
18.
I _________ juice.
Correct Answer
C. Drink
Explanation
The verb "drink" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate verb to use in relation to juice. People typically drink juice as a means of consuming it. The other options, such as eat, sleep, and play, do not accurately describe the action of consuming juice.
19.
I __________ rice and beans.
Correct Answer
B. Eat
Explanation
The correct answer is "eat" because eating is the most appropriate action to do with rice and beans. Drinking, playing, and sleeping are not typically associated with rice and beans.
20.
Fernando __________ coffee
Correct Answer
C. Drinks
Explanation
The correct answer is "drinks" because "Fernando" is a singular noun, and when using the present tense with a singular noun, we add an "s" to the verb. So, in this case, we use "drinks" to match with "Fernando".
21.
I play ___________.
Correct Answer
A. Soccer
Explanation
The given correct answer is "soccer" because the verb "play" is commonly used with sports and games. Therefore, the sentence "I play soccer" is grammatically correct and makes sense.
22.
I ____________ to read books, watch movies and play soccer.
Correct Answer
D. Like
Explanation
The word "like" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence. The sentence structure suggests that the speaker enjoys or has an interest in reading books, watching movies, and playing soccer. The verb "like" is commonly used to express preferences or interests, making it the appropriate choice in this context.
23.
My name is Donna Opal. I am an English teacher. I teach students to listen, speak, read and write in English. I live in New Jersey with my husband, Jake.Write about you.What is your name, what is your job? What do you do at work? Where do you live? Are you married?
24.
Do you know __________ speak English?
Correct Answer
C. How to
Explanation
The correct answer is "how to". It is the correct phrase to use when asking if someone knows the method or way of doing something, in this case, speaking English. The other options do not form a grammatically correct question or do not convey the intended meaning.
25.
Q: __________ do you live? A: I live in Bucks County.
Correct Answer
B. Where
Explanation
The question is asking for the location or place where the person lives. The correct answer, "Where," is the appropriate interrogative pronoun to use in this context. It is used to inquire about a specific location or place. In this case, the person responds by stating that they live in Bucks County, providing the requested information about their place of residence.
26.
____________ time do you go to school?
Correct Answer
C. What
Explanation
The correct answer is "What". The question is asking about the specific time at which the person goes to school. "When" and "Where" do not provide information about the time, whereas "What" is used to ask for a specific time or hour.