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    Winsor McLay _____ the father of animation.

    • Are considered
    • Is considered
    • Has considered
    • Will be considered
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Good grammar is essential because it helps with your communication skills, as it aids you to be more precise with your words. Having a solid grasp of English grammar will help you improve your overall English skills and performance as a student. For this quiz, you will have to fill in the blank with the best possible answer. You will also need to evaluate sentences for grammatical correctness. You will do well with this quiz; go for it.

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  • 2. 

    After class, Theresa ___ to her car and drives to work.

    • Run

    • Runs

    Correct Answer
    A. Runs
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "runs" because it agrees with the subject "Theresa" and is in the present tense. The sentence is describing a habitual action that Theresa does after class, indicating that she regularly runs to her car and drives to work.

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  • 3. 

    Once in a while, Patty ___ shopping in an Indian grocery store and cooks tandoori chicken

    • Go

    • Goes

    Correct Answer
    A. Goes
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "goes." In the sentence, the word "Patty" is the subject, and we need a verb to show what Patty does. Since "once in a while" indicates that this action happens occasionally, we use the present simple tense. The base form of the verb "go" is incorrect because it doesn't agree with the subject. However, the present simple third person singular form "goes" agrees with the subject Patty, making it the correct answer.

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  • 4. 

    John as well as his younger brother, is going to study in school.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    The given answer is correct because the subject "John as well as his younger brother" is treated as a singular noun phrase. Even though it includes two individuals, the verb "is going" agrees with the singular subject.

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  • 5. 

    Part of the money goes to charity.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    The statement "Part of the money goes to charity" is true. This implies that a portion of the money is being donated to a charitable cause.

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  • 6. 

    Statistics hasn’t been revised as a course approach far too long.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the course approach for Statistics has not been revised for a long time. The word "approach" implies the way in which the subject is taught or the curriculum followed. Therefore, the correct answer indicates that the statement accurately portrays the situation, suggesting that the course approach for Statistics has not been updated or revised in a significant period of time.

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  • 7. 

    The police hasn’t made any arrest lately.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    The statement implies that the police have not made any arrests recently. Since the statement is true, the correct answer is "Correct".

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  • 8. 

    In the early 1900s Mclay ____ his films by himself.

    • Animated

    • Is animating

    • Will be animating

    • Were animating

    Correct Answer
    A. Animated
    Explanation
    In the early 1900s, Mclay animated his films by himself.

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  • 9. 

    He created Mickey Mouse, added sound and music to his movies, and ___ the first full length time

    • Produced

    • Produce

    • Produces

    • Will produce

    Correct Answer
    A. Produced
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Produced" because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to something that has already happened. The phrase "he created Mickey Mouse, added sound and music to his movies" suggests that the person being referred to was involved in the production of movies in the past. Therefore, the appropriate verb form to complete the sentence is "produced."

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  • 10. 

    An image is put on the computer and then quickly ____ by a similar image with a small change.

    • Are replace

    • Will replace

    • Is replaced

    • Replaced

    Correct Answer
    A. Replaced
    Explanation
    The sentence is in the passive voice and describes an action that is done to the image. The word "replaced" is the past participle form of the verb "replace," which is the correct form to use in the passive voice. It indicates that the image is being substituted or exchanged with a similar image that has a small change.

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  • 11. 

    Your chances of winning the lottery in the state of New York ___ less than being struck by lightning.

    • Is

    • Are

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Is" because the sentence is referring to the chances of winning the lottery, which is a singular subject. Therefore, the verb "is" should be used instead of "are" which is used for plural subjects. The sentence is comparing the chances of winning the lottery in New York to being struck by lightning, implying that winning the lottery is less likely than being struck by lightning.

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  • 12. 

    When students ___ up all night, no matter how much energy they have,  they are not alert in the morning

    • Stay

    • Stays

    Correct Answer
    A. Stay
    Explanation
    When students stay up all night, their lack of sleep affects their alertness in the morning, regardless of how much energy they have.

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  • 13. 

    I used to fly to Buffalo every summer and live in Florida every winter, but now I ___ here permanently

    • Live

    • Lives

    Correct Answer
    A. Live
    Explanation
    The sentence is in the present tense, indicated by the word "now." The subject "I" is singular, so the correct verb form is "live." "Lives" is the third person singular form of the verb and would be used if the subject were "he," "she," or "it." Since the subject is "I," the correct answer is "live."

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  • 14. 

    Why don’t we ___ the park on the weekend and bring some friends with us?

    • Visit

    • Visits

    Correct Answer
    A. Visit
    Explanation
    This question is asking for a suitable verb to fill in the blank. The verb "visit" is the correct answer because it matches the subject "we" and is in the appropriate form for the sentence. The sentence is suggesting the idea of going to the park on the weekend and bringing friends along.

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  • 15. 

    If it ___ today, Ed will not need to water the lawn.

    • Rain

    • Rains

    Correct Answer
    A. Rains
    Explanation
    If it rains today, Ed will not need to water the lawn. This sentence is written in the conditional form, expressing a hypothetical situation. The verb "rains" is the correct answer because it matches the present tense of the subject "it." The use of the present tense indicates that the action of raining is a possibility in the present or future.

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  • 16. 

    The last question on the test were very difficult.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Incorrect
  • 17. 

    You and I am supposed to clean the room before Moms get home.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Incorrect
  • 18. 

    Be careful, Grandma’s scissor is very sharp.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    The given answer "Correct" is the correct answer because it indicates that one should be careful with Grandma's sharp scissors.

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  • 19. 

    People who do win the lottery, though they may have the good intention to invest, occasionally ___ up becoming impoverished because they give all their money to charity.

    • End

    • Ends

    Correct Answer
    A. End
    Explanation
    Some people who win the lottery may have the intention to invest their money wisely. However, occasionally they end up becoming impoverished because they give all their money to charity. This means that instead of using their winnings to secure their financial future, they choose to donate everything, leading to financial difficulties and ultimately ending up with no money left.

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  • 20. 

    Everyone need to be loved.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Incorrect
    Explanation
    The statement "Everyone need to be loved" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form should be "Everyone needs to be loved." The subject "everyone" is singular and requires the singular form of the verb "needs."

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  • 21. 

    Neither of the statements is false.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Correct
    Explanation
    The given question states that neither of the statements is false. This means that both statements are true. Therefore, the correct answer is "Correct" because it aligns with the information provided in the question.

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  • 22. 

    Walt Disney ____ animations to a new level since he started in the animation business

    • Takes

    • Taken

    • Took

    • Taking

    Correct Answer
    A. Took
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Took." This is because the sentence is referring to a past action that Walt Disney performed, indicating that he elevated or advanced animations to a new level since he started in the animation business. "Took" is the past tense of the verb "take," which accurately conveys the idea of an action that occurred in the past.

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  • 23. 

    A lot of people ___ John to be very quiet.

    • Consider

    • Considers

    Correct Answer
    A. Consider
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "consider". In this sentence, the subject "a lot of people" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Considers" is incorrect because it is the singular form of the verb. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "consider."

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  • 24. 

    People from the South is very friendly.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Incorrect
  • 25. 

    No news are good news.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Incorrect
    Explanation
    The statement "No news are good news" is incorrect. The correct phrase is "No news is good news." This means that when there is no information or updates about a certain situation, it is often assumed to be positive or favorable. The use of "is" instead of "are" is grammatically correct because "news" is an uncountable noun and should be treated as singular.

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  • 26. 

    The character will always ____

    • Moving

    • Move

    • Moved

    • Moves

    Correct Answer
    A. Move
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Move" because the question is asking about the character's action in the present or future tense. "Moving" and "Moved" are in the past tense, while "Moves" is in the future tense. Therefore, the character will always "Move."

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  • 27. 

    There ___ too much crime in this world.

    • Are

    • Is

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is" because the subject "there" is followed by a singular noun "too much crime." In English, when "there" is used as a dummy subject, it is always followed by a singular verb, regardless of the number of the noun that comes after it. Therefore, "is" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence.

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  • 28. 

    Hundreds of photographs ____ to make a one minute film everyday.

    • Was needed

    • Were needed

    • Is needed

    • Are needed

    Correct Answer
    A. Were needed
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Were needed" because the subject "hundreds of photographs" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. In this case, "were" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to be" to agree with the plural subject.

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  • 29. 

    One of Magellan's ships explored the __________ of South America for a passage across the continent.

    • Coastline

    • Mountain range

    • Physical features

    • Islands

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Coastline
    Explanation
    Magellan's ship explored the coastline of South America in search of a passage across the continent. This suggests that they were looking for a route along the coast that would allow them to navigate around the continent rather than crossing through it. By exploring the coastline, they hoped to find a way to reach the Pacific Ocean and continue their journey. The other options, such as mountain range, physical features, and islands, do not specifically indicate a search for a passage across the continent.

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  • 30. 

    He ____ every picture separately one at a time.

    • Draw

    • Drew

    • Draws

    • Is drawing

    Correct Answer
    A. Drew
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Drew" because it is the past tense form of the verb "draw." The sentence is describing an action that happened in the past, so the past tense is appropriate.

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  • 31. 

    Either the president or the vice has signed the document.

    • Correct

    • Incorrect

    Correct Answer
    A. Incorrect
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Incorrect" because the subject-verb agreement is incorrect in the given sentence. The verb "has" should be changed to "have" to agree with the plural subject "the president or the vice."

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  • 32. 

    The drawing of the background ____ motionless always.

    • Remains

    • Remaining

    • Remained

    • Will remain

    Correct Answer
    A. Remained
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Remained" because the word "remained" is the past tense form of the verb "remain." In the given sentence, the word "always" suggests a continuous state of being motionless in the background. Therefore, "remained" accurately conveys the idea that the background has always been motionless and continues to be so.

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  • 33. 

    Animated movies _____ a lot over the last 100 years.

    • Has changed

    • Have changed

    • Had changed

    • Will change

    Correct Answer
    A. Has changed
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Has changed" because the subject "animated movies" is singular and requires the singular form of the verb "has" to agree with it. Additionally, the use of "over the last 100 years" indicates a time period that is still ongoing, further supporting the use of the present perfect tense.

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  • 34. 

    The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _________ direction.

    • North and south

    • Crosswise

    • Easterly

    • South east

    • North and west

    Correct Answer
    A. North and south
    Explanation
    During the Age of Exploration, the Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal based on their location in relation to an imaginary line 50 degrees west of Greenwich. This line extended in a north and south direction, dividing the territories. This division allowed Spain to claim the lands to the west of the line, while Portugal could claim the lands to the east of the line. Therefore, the correct answer is "north and south".

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  • 35. 

    Four of the ships sought a passage along the southern __________.

    • Coast

    • Inland

    • Body of land with water on three sides

    • Border

    • Answer not available

    Correct Answer
    A. Coast
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "coast." The question is asking about the path that four ships took, and the word "coast" refers to the area of land along the edge of the sea or ocean. Therefore, it is logical to assume that the ships sought a passage along the southern coast.

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  • 36. 

    Marie __________ by leaving Poland and travelling to France to enter the Sorbonne.

    • Challenged authority

    • Showed intelligence

    • Behaved

    • Was distressed

    • Answer not available

    Correct Answer
    A. Challenged authority
    Explanation
    Marie challenged authority by leaving Poland and travelling to France to enter the Sorbonne. This implies that she defied the established power or control in her country and took a bold step to pursue her education in a foreign land. By challenging authority, Marie displayed courage, determination, and a willingness to go against the norms or expectations of her society.

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  • 37. 

    2. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political _________. 

    • Entanglement

    • Discussion

    • Negotiation

    • Problem

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Entanglement
    Explanation
    Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political entanglement. This suggests that Magellan got caught up in a complicated or messy political situation, which likely resulted in him falling out of favor with the king. It implies that his involvement in this entanglement had negative consequences for his relationship with the king and possibly affected his standing or reputation.

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  • 38. 

    Her __________ began to fade when she returned to the Sorbonne to succeed her husband.

    • Misfortune

    • Anger

    • Wretchedness

    • Disappointment

    • Ambition

    Correct Answer
    A. Disappointment
    Explanation
    Upon returning to the Sorbonne to succeed her husband, the woman's enthusiasm or hope for the future began to fade. This suggests that she was let down or disheartened by the experience, which aligns with the concept of disappointment.

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  • 39. 

    __________ have concluded that the volcanic eruption caused a tidal wave.

    • Scientists who study oceans

    • Scientists who study atmospheric conditions

    • Scientists who study ash

    • Scientists who study animal behavior

    • Answer not available in article

    Correct Answer
    A. Scientists who study atmospheric conditions
    Explanation
    Scientists who study atmospheric conditions have concluded that the volcanic eruption caused a tidal wave. This is because atmospheric scientists analyze the effects of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere, including the release of ash and gases. They can study the atmospheric conditions before, during, and after an eruption to understand how it may have influenced other natural phenomena, such as tidal waves. By examining changes in air pressure, temperature, and wind patterns, atmospheric scientists can determine the cause and impact of a tidal wave following a volcanic eruption.

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  • 40. 

    Scientists have used __________ water to wash away volcanic ash from the skeletons of victims.

    • Bottled

    • Volcanic

    • Purified

    • Sea

    • Fountain

    Correct Answer
    A. Purified
    Explanation
    Scientists have used purified water to wash away volcanic ash from the skeletons of victims. Purified water is free from impurities and contaminants, making it ideal for cleaning delicate artifacts. Using bottled water may not guarantee its purity, while volcanic water may contain minerals and substances that could potentially damage the skeletons. Sea water and fountain water may also contain impurities that could affect the preservation of the skeletons. Therefore, purified water is the most suitable choice for this task.

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  • 41. 

    In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the __________ now called the International Date Line.

    • Imaginary circle passing through the poles

    • Imaginary line parallel to the equator

    • Area

    • Land mass

    • Answer not available

    Correct Answer
    A. Answer not available
  • 42. 

    Scientists analyzed data about Vesuvius in the same way that a zoologist __________ a specimen.

    • Describes in detail

    • Studies by cutting apart

    • Photographs

    • Chart

    • Answer not available

    Correct Answer
    A. Studies by cutting apart
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "studies by cutting apart." This analogy suggests that scientists analyze data about Vesuvius in a similar way to how a zoologist studies a specimen by dissecting it. By "cutting apart" the specimen, the zoologist can examine its internal structure and understand it in detail. Similarly, scientists analyze data about Vesuvius by breaking it down, examining its components, and studying it in detail to gain a deeper understanding of the volcano.

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  • 43. 

    1. The 16th century was an age of great __________ exploration.

    • Cosmic

    • Land

    • Mental

    • Common man

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Land
    Explanation
    During the 16th century, there was a significant increase in land exploration. This was a time when explorers like Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan embarked on voyages to discover new lands and expand their empires. These explorations led to the discovery of new continents, such as the Americas, and opened up trade routes and colonization opportunities. The term "land exploration" refers to the exploration and discovery of new territories and lands during this period.

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  • 44. 

    Herculaneum and its harbor were buried under __________ lava.

    • Liquid

    • Solid

    • Flowing

    • Gas

    • Answer not available

    Correct Answer
    A. Solid
    Explanation
    Herculaneum and its harbor were buried under solid lava. This means that the lava that flowed from Mount Vesuvius and covered the city was in a solid state, as opposed to being liquid, flowing, or gas. The solid lava hardened and formed a protective layer over the city, preserving it for centuries until its rediscovery.

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  • 45. 

    Even though she became fatally ill from working with radium, Marie Curie was never __________. 

    • Troubled

    • Worried

    • Disappointed

    • Sorrowful

    • Disturbed

    Correct Answer
    A. Disappointed
    Explanation
    Marie Curie was never disappointed despite becoming fatally ill from working with radium. This suggests that she remained determined and focused on her work, despite the challenges and risks involved. Her commitment to her scientific research and her passion for discovery likely outweighed any feelings of disappointment she may have had.

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  • 46. 

    The passage was found near 50 degrees S of __________.

    • Greenwich

    • The equator

    • Spain

    • POrtugal

    • Madrid

    Correct Answer
    A. Greenwich
    Explanation
    The passage was found near 50 degrees S of Greenwich. This indicates that the location mentioned in the passage is located 50 degrees south of the Prime Meridian, which passes through Greenwich, England.

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  • 47. 

    When she learned that she could not attned the university in Warsaw, she felt __________.

    • Hopeless

    • Annoyed

    • Depressed

    • Worried

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Depressed
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "depressed" because learning that she could not attend the university in Warsaw likely caused her to feel a deep sense of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. This news would have had a significant impact on her future plans and aspirations, leading to feelings of depression.

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  • 48. 

    The Curies' __________ collaboration helped to unlock the secrets of the atom.

    • Friendly

    • Competitive

    • Courteous

    • Industrious

    • Chemistry

    Correct Answer
    A. Friendly
    Explanation
    The Curies' friendly collaboration helped to unlock the secrets of the atom because they worked together in a positive and harmonious manner. Their friendly relationship allowed them to freely share ideas, support each other, and work towards a common goal. This created an environment conducive to scientific discovery and breakthroughs in the field of chemistry and atomic research.

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  • 49. 

    __________ she remembered their joy together.

    • Dejectedly

    • Worried

    • Tearfully

    • Happily

    • Irefully

    Correct Answer
    A. Dejectedly
    Explanation
    The word "dejectedly" suggests that the person is feeling downcast or disheartened. In the given sentence, the word "remembered" implies that the person is recalling a past memory. Therefore, when the person remembers their joy together, it is likely that they are feeling dejected because they are no longer experiencing that joy.

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