Grade 7 Final Test - Use Of English (Variant 1)
This Grade 7 English quiz assesses grammar skills, focusing on verb tenses and sentence construction. It includes practical applications of English grammar rules, enhancing students' understanding and usage of English in various contexts.
Questions and Answers
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I really have to go now. My plane ___ (leave) at 10.30.
Explanation
The correct answer is "leaves" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "plane" is singular. Therefore, the verb should also be in the present tense and agree with the subject, resulting in "leaves."Rate this question:
- 2.
Jules Verne ___ (write) “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea”.
Explanation
The correct answer is "wrote". In this sentence, the verb "wrote" is the past tense form of the verb "write". It correctly matches the subject "Jules Verne" and indicates that he is the one who performed the action of writing the book "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea".Rate this question:
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It ___ (rain) for two days.
Explanation
The correct answer is "has been raining" because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still happening in the present. In this case, the action of raining started in the past and has continued for two days, indicating that it is still ongoing. Therefore, "has been raining" is the appropriate verb form to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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If we buy a car, we ___ (not have to) travel by train.
Explanation
The correct answer for this question is "will not have to" and "won't have to" because both phrases convey the same meaning. They indicate that purchasing a car eliminates the need to travel by train.Rate this question:
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Jackie ___ (take) notes during the previous lesson.
Explanation
The correct answer is "was taking" because it is the past continuous tense form of the verb "take". This tense is used to describe an ongoing action in the past. In this case, Jackie was in the process of taking notes during the previous lesson.Rate this question:
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They ___ (plan) their holidays for the last two weeks.
Explanation
The sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. The word "have been" is used to show that the subject has been engaged in the activity of planning their holidays for the last two weeks.Rate this question:
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I ___ (study) in my bedroom at the moment, but I can join you in the park later.
Explanation
The correct answer is "am studying" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, the speaker is currently studying in their bedroom. The use of "am" as the helping verb indicates that the action is being performed by the first person singular pronoun "I".Rate this question:
- 8.
She ___ (write) a letter when the lights went out.
Explanation
The use of "was writing" in this sentence indicates that the action of writing the letter was already in progress when the lights suddenly went out. This suggests that the interruption caused by the power outage interrupted the ongoing activity of writing the letter.Rate this question:
- 9.
___ (you/ever/see) the Matrix? It has a great soundtrack.
Explanation
The given correct answer is "have you ever seen." This is because the question is asking about whether the person has seen the movie "The Matrix." The phrase "have you ever seen" is the correct way to form a question in the present perfect tense, which is used to inquire about past experiences or actions that may still be relevant in the present.Rate this question:
- 10.
Yes, I ___ (see) “Titanic” last year.
Explanation
The sentence is in the past tense and requires the past form of the verb "see". The correct answer, "saw", is the past tense of "see" and correctly completes the sentence.Rate this question:
- 11.
Never/roller coaster/have/on/they/a/ridden/.
Explanation
The given sentence is a statement about someone's past experiences. It states that "they" (the subject) have never ridden on a roller coaster. The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about past actions or experiences that have a connection to the present. In this case, it suggests that the person has never had the experience of riding a roller coaster in their life.Rate this question:
- 12.
Italy/never/has/friend/been/my/best/to/.
Explanation
The given sentence is not structured correctly. The correct sentence should be "My best friend has never been to Italy." The original sentence is jumbled and does not follow the correct word order.Rate this question:
- 13.
Haunted/you/a/explored/have/ever/mansion/?
Explanation
The given correct answer is a question that asks if the person has ever explored a haunted mansion. It is formed by rearranging the words in the given jumbled sentence to create a grammatically correct and meaningful question.Rate this question:
- 14.
Ever/the Great Wall/China/visited/of/he/has/?
Explanation
The given answer is correct because it follows the correct word order for a question in English. In a question, the auxiliary verb (in this case, "has") is placed before the subject ("he"), followed by the main verb ("visited"), and then the object ("the Great Wall of China"). The question is formed by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb.Rate this question:
- 15.
Helicopter/flown/never/have/I/a/in/.
Explanation
The given answer correctly rearranges the words to form a grammatically correct sentence. It states that the person has never had the experience of flying in a helicopter.Rate this question:
- 16.
“Shrek” is ___ (funny) than “Home Alone”.
Explanation
"Shrek" is described as "funnier" than "Home Alone". This means that "Shrek" is more amusing or humorous compared to "Home Alone".Rate this question:
- 17.
Madonna is ___ (famous) than Beyonce.
Explanation
Madonna is described as "more famous" than Beyonce. This implies that Madonna has a higher level of fame or recognition compared to Beyonce. The phrase "more famous" indicates a comparative degree, suggesting that Madonna's fame surpasses that of Beyonce.Rate this question:
- 18.
I prefer classical music because it is ___ (relaxing) than rock music.
Explanation
The given correct answer is "more relaxing". In the sentence, the speaker is expressing a preference for classical music over rock music, stating that classical music is "more relaxing" than rock music. This implies that the speaker finds classical music to have a greater ability to induce a state of relaxation compared to rock music.Rate this question:
- 19.
In my opinion, people, who write songs, are often ___ (talented) than singers.
Explanation
The correct answer is "more talented" because the sentence is comparing the level of talent between people who write songs and singers. By using the comparative form "more talented," it suggests that the level of talent possessed by songwriters is higher than that of singers.Rate this question:
- 20.
This film is the ___ (successful) film ever!
Explanation
This answer is correct because it correctly fills in the blank with the superlative form of the adjective "successful." The phrase "most successful" is used to compare the film to all other films and indicate that it is the highest in terms of success.Rate this question:
- 21.
I ran … an old friend of mine in the supermarket yesterday.
- A.
After
- B.
Into
- C.
Of
Correct Answer
B. IntoExplanation
The correct answer is "into". In this sentence, the phrase "ran into" means to unexpectedly meet or encounter someone. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this context is "into".Rate this question:
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- 22.
A: I feel really sick. B: You … play outside.
- A.
Shouldn't
- B.
Should
- C.
Should to
Correct Answer
A. Shouldn'tExplanation
Based on the context of the conversation, person A is expressing that they feel sick. Person B's response implies that playing outside is not a good idea for person A in their current condition. The word "shouldn't" is used to indicate that it is not advisable for person A to play outside.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Henry … to Ireland last week.
- A.
Used to go
- B.
Went
- C.
Has gone
Correct Answer
B. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went" because the sentence is in the past tense and "went" is the past simple form of the verb "to go."Rate this question:
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- 24.
The cat ran away … it saw a dog.
- A.
Until
- B.
As soon as
- C.
Then
Correct Answer
B. As soon asExplanation
The phrase "as soon as" is the correct answer because it indicates that the cat ran away immediately after seeing the dog. "As soon as" implies a cause-and-effect relationship, suggesting that the sight of the dog prompted the cat to run away.Rate this question:
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- 25.
My hair is …
- A.
Shoulder-lenth
- B.
Tall
- C.
Small
Correct Answer
A. Shoulder-lenthExplanation
The correct answer is "shoulder-length" because it is a common term used to describe the length of hair that reaches the shoulders. It is a valid and understandable way to describe the length of someone's hair.Rate this question:
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- 26.
I found the book really …
- A.
Bore
- B.
Boring
- C.
Bored
Correct Answer
B. BoringExplanation
The correct answer is "boring." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their opinion about the book. They are describing it as "boring," indicating that they did not find it interesting or engaging.Rate this question:
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- 27.
John gave … boxing two years ago because of a bad injury.
- A.
Up
- B.
Back
- C.
Away
Correct Answer
A. UpExplanation
John gave up boxing two years ago because of a bad injury.Rate this question:
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- 28.
I promise, I … feed the cat.
- A.
Will
- B.
Am going to
- C.
Would
Correct Answer
A. WillExplanation
The correct answer is "will." In this sentence, the speaker is making a promise about a future action of feeding the cat. The use of "will" indicates a future intention or plan to perform the action.Rate this question:
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- 29.
She came … a letter from an old friend.
- A.
Back
- B.
Round
- C.
Across
Correct Answer
C. AcrossExplanation
The correct answer is "across." This is because when someone comes "across" a letter, it implies that they have encountered or found it unexpectedly. The word "across" suggests movement from one side to another, indicating that the person stumbled upon the letter while going about their day.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Have you done your homework? – No, not …
- A.
Yet
- B.
Just
- C.
Ever
Correct Answer
A. YetExplanation
The correct answer is "yet". In this context, "yet" is used to indicate that the person has not completed their homework at the present moment. It implies that they may still do it in the future, but as of now, it remains unfinished.Rate this question:
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- 31.
I’ve been a fan of Harry Potter … 2001.
- A.
Yet
- B.
For
- C.
Since
Correct Answer
C. SinceExplanation
The correct answer is "since". The word "since" is used to indicate a specific point in time when an action or event started. In this case, the speaker has been a fan of Harry Potter since the year 2001. The word "yet" would imply that the speaker is still a fan, but it doesn't provide any information about when their fandom began. The word "for" is used to indicate a duration of time, but it doesn't specify when the fandom started.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Have you heard his new song …?
- A.
Always
- B.
Ago
- C.
Yet
Correct Answer
C. YetExplanation
The word "yet" is the correct answer because it is commonly used to ask if someone has done something or experienced something up until the present moment. In this question, the phrase "Have you heard his new song" implies that the action of hearing the song may not have occurred yet, and the word "yet" is used to inquire about it.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Don’t turn … the radio. I love this song!
- A.
In
- B.
Into
- C.
Off
Correct Answer
C. OffExplanation
The correct answer is "off" because the sentence is expressing a desire to stop or cease the action of turning the radio. The speaker wants the radio to be turned off so that they can fully enjoy the song they love.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Camels live in the desert, …?
- A.
Do they
- B.
Don't they
- C.
Can they
Correct Answer
B. Don't theyExplanation
The correct answer is "don't they". This is because the question is asking for a negative confirmation about camels living in the desert. The phrase "don't they" is a tag question that is used to confirm a negative statement. In this case, it is implying that camels do not live in the desert.Rate this question:
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- 35.
We haven’t got … time.
- A.
Much
- B.
Few
- C.
Some
Correct Answer
A. MuchExplanation
The correct answer is "much" because the phrase "We haven't got much time" indicates that there is a small amount of time available. "Few" is incorrect because it is used for countable nouns, while "time" is uncountable. "Some" is also incorrect because it implies an indefinite quantity, whereas the sentence suggests a limited amount of time.Rate this question:
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