1.
She ______ your new teacher.
Correct Answer
A. Is
Explanation
The pronoun "she" is singular, so the verb must also be singular. The verb "is" is the correct singular form of the verb "to be" in the present tense. The other options are either plural ("are") or not the correct form of the verb ("be," "am").
2.
What is the plural form of knife?
Correct Answer
B. Knives
Explanation
The correct answer is "knives" because when forming the plural of the word "knife," the letter "f" changes to "v," and the plural suffix "-s" is added. This is a common rule in English grammar for nouns that end in "f" or "fe," where the "f" is replaced with "v" before adding the plural "s." This rule helps maintain the phonetic consistency of the word, making it easier to pronounce. "Knifes," "nifes," and "nives" are incorrect forms of the plural for "knife."
3.
What is the past tense of place?
Correct Answer
A. Placed
Explanation
The correct answer is "placed" because it is the past tense of the verb "place." In English, regular verbs are conjugated into the past tense by adding "-ed" to the base form. The verb "place" follows this regular pattern, becoming "placed" in the past tense. This form is used to describe actions that occurred in the past. The other options—"plased," "plasis," and "placing"—are incorrect because they do not follow the standard rules of English verb conjugation for the past tense.
4.
What is the verb in the this sentence?
"I set the glass on the table."
Correct Answer
B. Set
Explanation
The verb in this sentence is "set." A verb represents an action or state of being, and in this case, "set" describes the action that the subject "I" is performing. The sentence indicates that the person is placing the glass on the table, and the action of placing is captured by the verb "set." The other options ("glass," "on," and "table") are not verbs. "Glass" is a noun, "on" is a preposition, and "table" is also a noun, making them grammatically unrelated to the verb in the sentence.
5.
What is the verb in the this sentence?
"I ran out of the room."
Correct Answer
D. Ran
Explanation
The verb in the sentence is "ran." A verb is an action word, and in this sentence, "ran" describes the action performed by the subject "I." The subject "I" is the one carrying out the action of running, which is captured by the verb "ran." In English, verbs are essential to forming sentences because they convey the actions or states of the subject. The other words—"I," "out," and "room"—are not verbs. "I" is the subject, "out" is an adverb, and "room" is a noun.
6.
What is the helping verb in the this sentence?
"Sidney has helped stray cats before."
Correct Answer
A. Has
Explanation
The helping verb in this sentence is "has." A helping verb is used in combination with the main verb to form different tenses, aspects, or voices. In this case, "has" helps form the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of helping stray cats occurred in the past but is still relevant in the present. The verb "helped" is the main verb, while "has" modifies it to show that the action is completed but has present relevance. The other options—"helped," "stray," and "Sidney"—are not helping verbs.
7.
______ are ten students in my class.
Correct Answer
B. There
Explanation
The correct word to use in this sentence is "there." "There" is an adverb that is often used to indicate the existence or presence of something. In this context, it introduces the number of students present in the class. The other options are incorrect: "Their" is a possessive pronoun, used to show ownership (e.g., "their books"), "These" is a demonstrative pronoun, used to point to specific things (e.g., "these shoes"), and "Them" is an object pronoun (e.g., "Give the book to them"). Therefore, "there" is the correct word to use.
8.
______ the time? It's 9 o'clock.
Correct Answer
A. What's
Explanation
The correct answer is "What's" because the question is asking for information about the time. "What's" is the contraction of "What is," which is commonly used to inquire about something, including the time. In English, when we want to know the time, we typically ask "What's the time?" The other options—"When's," "How's," and "Where's"—are incorrect because they are used to ask about different things, such as a specific time ("When"), a condition or situation ("How"), or a location ("Where"). Only "What's" fits the context of asking for the time.
9.
I ______ twenty years old.
Correct Answer
C. Am
Explanation
The correct choice is "am" because it is the appropriate form of the verb "to be" for the first person singular subject "I." When stating one's age in English, we use "am" to indicate the present state or condition. The sentence "I am twenty years old" is a statement of fact about the subject's age. The other options—"is," "be," and "have"—are incorrect in this context because "is" is used for third-person singular subjects, "be" is an infinitive verb form, and "have" is used to express possession or specific actions.
10.
He ______ three chocolates a day.
Correct Answer
A. Eats
Explanation
The correct answer is "eats" because it is the present simple tense form of the verb "to eat," which is used to describe a habitual action or a general truth. The sentence indicates that the person regularly consumes three chocolates a day, which is a recurring action. The present simple tense is used to express actions that are habitual or factual. The other options—"is eating," "eating," and "eat"—do not fit the context. "Is eating" is present continuous, used for actions happening right now, while "eating" and "eat" are not grammatically correct in this context.
11.
Paul ______ like eating breakfast.
Correct Answer
C. Doesn't
Explanation
The correct answer is "doesn't," which is the contracted form of "does not." In English, when negating a verb in the present tense for third-person singular subjects like "Paul," we use "doesn't." "Don't" is used with first and second-person subjects (I, you, we, they), while "doesn't" is specific to third-person singular (he, she, it). Therefore, the sentence "Paul doesn't like eating breakfast" correctly reflects the negative statement about his preference. The structure ensures subject-verb agreement in the present tense.
12.
We ______ from Paris.
Correct Answer
D. Aren't
Explanation
The correct answer is "aren't," which is the contraction of "are not." In this sentence, "we" is a plural subject, so it requires the verb "are" to form the negative. The structure "we aren't from Paris" tells us that the subject, "we," does not originate from Paris. The other options don't work here: "don't" is used for actions, "isn't" and "wasn't" are for singular or past tense, respectively. "Aren't" is grammatically correct for negating the present tense statement for the plural subject "we."
13.
______ you walk to school or do you take a bus?
Correct Answer
A. Do
Explanation
The correct answer is "Do" because the subject "you" is plural, and questions with "you" require "do" in the present tense. "Do" is the auxiliary verb used to form yes/no questions and is followed by the base verb (walk) without any additional conjugation. The sentence "Do you walk to school or do you take a bus?" correctly asks about two possible actions. If the subject were singular, like "he," the verb "does" would be used, but since "you" is the subject, "do" is the appropriate choice.
14.
How ______ is this book for?
Correct Answer
D. Much
Explanation
The correct answer is "much," as it is used for uncountable nouns like "cost" or "price." "Much" is typically used when referring to the amount or quantity of something that cannot be counted individually. In this context, the question is asking about the price of the book, which is an uncountable noun. "Many" is used for countable items, and "cost" and "price" are nouns, so they don't fit grammatically as adverbs or adjectives in this question. Therefore, "How much is this book for?" is the correct phrasing.
15.
Here ______ Sarah. Let's tell her all the news.
Correct Answer
B. Comes
Explanation
The correct answer is "comes." This sentence describes an action in the present tense where someone, Sarah, is arriving. The verb "comes" matches the third-person singular subject "Sarah." The phrase "Here comes Sarah" is commonly used in English to indicate the arrival or appearance of someone. The use of "comes" rather than "is coming" or "will come" is appropriate since the action is happening right now, not in the future or as an ongoing process. This structure is idiomatic in English when describing someone's arrival.
16.
He ______ his clothes on the floor.
Correct Answer
A. Always leaves
Explanation
The correct answer is "always leaves." The adverb "always" indicates a habitual or repeated action, which is expressed using the present simple tense. "Always" is placed before the main verb, which in this case is "leaves." This form of the verb expresses a regular behavior—leaving clothes on the floor. "Is always leaving" would imply an ongoing action that is currently happening, but the sentence suggests a routine behavior. Therefore, "always leaves" is grammatically correct for habitual actions in the present tense.
17.
He ______ to London last week.
Correct Answer
B. Went
Explanation
The correct answer is "went." This is because the sentence refers to an action that occurred in the past, specifically "last week." "Went" is the simple past tense form of the verb "to go," which is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time in the past. In this case, "last week" indicates the past time reference. "Has gone" refers to actions that have a connection to the present, which is not the case here, and "did go" is incorrect without context for emphasis.
18.
______ he understand English?
Correct Answer
B. Does
Explanation
The correct answer is "Does" because the subject is "he," which is third-person singular. In questions, when the subject is third-person singular (he, she, it), we use "does" as the auxiliary verb. "Does" is used to form yes/no questions in the present tense. "Do" is used with plural subjects or "I" and "you," but "does" is the correct choice for singular subjects like "he." The sentence "Does he understand English?" is grammatically correct and appropriately forms a question about someone's ability to understand English.
19.
My aunt ______ with us this week.
Correct Answer
C. Is staying
Explanation
The correct answer is "is staying" because the sentence is referring to an action that is happening in the present. The present continuous tense is used for actions that are in progress or temporary situations. "Is staying" indicates that the aunt's stay with us is happening now and is a temporary arrangement. The use of "will staying" or "staying" is incorrect as they don’t follow the proper structure of the continuous tense. "Is staying" is the correct form in this context, matching both tense and subject agreement.
20.
What ______ now?
Correct Answer
D. Are you doing
Explanation
The correct answer is "are you doing." The sentence is asking about an action happening right now, and this requires the present continuous tense. The present continuous is formed with the auxiliary verb "are" and the "-ing" form of the verb. In this case, the verb "do" becomes "doing." The sentence "What are you doing now?" is a correct question asking about someone's current activity. The structure "are you doing" is used for questions about present actions in progress, making it the grammatically correct choice.
21.
When ______ the party?
Correct Answer
C. Did you leave
Explanation
The correct answer is "did you leave." This is because the question is asking about a past event, and "did" is the auxiliary verb used to form questions in the simple past tense. In English, when asking a question about the past, the auxiliary verb "did" is used, and the main verb (in this case "leave") is left in its base form. The sentence asks about a specific action that took place, and "did you leave" is the proper structure for past tense questions.
22.
At the moment I ______ in Italy.
Correct Answer
A. Am studying
Explanation
The correct answer is "am studying." This is because the sentence refers to an action happening at the current moment. The present continuous tense (am + verb-ing) is used to describe actions that are occurring now. Since the subject is "I," the auxiliary verb "am" is needed, followed by the base verb "study" in its continuous form. "Am studying" indicates an ongoing activity that is taking place as the speaker speaks.
23.
I ______ you should buy him a tie.
Correct Answer
B. Think
Explanation
The correct answer is "think." The sentence is in the present tense, and "think" is the correct form of the verb when the subject is "I." In English, the verb "think" is used to express an opinion or suggestion in the present tense. The other options, such as "thinking," are incorrect because they do not match the subject-verb agreement for the present tense, and "thought" and "thinks" are not appropriate for "I."
24.
The storm ______ when they were driving home.
Correct Answer
B. Started
Explanation
The correct answer is "started." The sentence uses the past simple tense, which describes a completed action at a specific point in the past. The use of "when" indicates the storm began during the action of them driving home. "Started" is the simple past form of the verb "start," which is appropriate to indicate a completed event. The other options, such as "had started," are more suitable for expressing an action that occurred before another past event, but here, the action is simultaneous.
25.
What time ______ home from work?
Correct Answer
B. Did you get
Explanation
The correct answer is "did you get." This question is asking about a past event, specifically when the person arrived home from work. In English, when asking about a past action, we use "did" as the auxiliary verb. The main verb "get" remains in its base form. "Did you get" correctly forms the question in the simple past tense, and the other options are incorrect because they either omit or incorrectly modify the auxiliary verb "did."
26.
Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice correctly?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
The passive voice is used when the subject of a sentence is acted upon by the verb. In all of the sentences above, the subject (ball, cake, song) is being acted upon by the verb (thrown, baked, sung). The sentences are all grammatically correct and use the passive voice effectively.
27.
It ______ when I left home this morning.
Correct Answer
A. Was snowing
Explanation
The correct answer is "was snowing." The sentence refers to an action that was happening at a specific moment in the past, which is described using the past continuous tense. "Was snowing" is the past continuous form of the verb "snow," indicating that the snow was actively falling when the speaker left home. The other choices, such as "was snow," are grammatically incorrect, while "snows" and "is snowing" describe habitual actions or present actions, respectively, which don't fit the context.
28.
It was the first time I ______ Chinese food.
Correct Answer
C. Had tasted
Explanation
The correct answer is "had tasted." The sentence is referring to an action that happened before another past event (the first time). The past perfect tense, "had tasted," is used to indicate that an action was completed before another event in the past. "Had tasted" correctly expresses that the speaker had already tasted Chinese food before this specific event. The other options do not convey the right meaning, as "tasted" would imply a simple past action, and "have tasted" is present perfect.
29.
When the children ______ home, it was obvious that they had been playing in the mud.
Correct Answer
B. Arrived
Explanation
The correct answer is "arrived." The sentence describes a past event when the children arrived home, and "arrived" is the correct past tense form of the verb "arrive." The other options are incorrect because "were arriving" suggests an ongoing action, "had arrived" would indicate the arrival happened before another event, and "arrive" is the present tense, which doesn't fit with the past context.
30.
I ______ my studies by 1990.
Correct Answer
C. Had completed
Explanation
The correct answer is "had completed." This is because the sentence refers to an action completed before a specific point in the past, which is indicated by "by 1990." The past perfect tense ("had completed") is used to show that an action was finished before another action or time reference in the past. "Had completed" correctly expresses that the studies were finished before 1990. The other options are either simple past or present perfect, which do not fit this context.
31.
This is the second time I ___ this song.
Correct Answer
A. Have heard
Explanation
The correct answer is "have heard" because the present perfect tense indicates that the action of hearing the song started in the past and is relevant to the present. The sentence implies that this is the second occurrence of hearing the song. The present perfect is used to describe experiences up to the present moment, and it doesn't specify when the action occurred. The other options, such as "had heard," refer to actions completed before another past event, while "hear" and "am hearing" would be incorrect as they don’t match the past experience context.
32.
You look so tired. What ___ all day?
Correct Answer
B. Have you been doing
Explanation
The correct answer is "have you been doing" because it uses the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is used for actions that started in the past and are still ongoing or have just finished, explaining the tiredness caused by recent activities. The present perfect continuous tense emphasizes the duration of the action. The other options ("had you done," "did you do," "were you do") do not express an ongoing action in the present moment, which is why they are not correct for this context.
33.
Your camera is broken. I ___ you mine.
Correct Answer
B. Will give
Explanation
The correct answer is "will give" because it expresses a future action. The speaker is offering to give their camera to the other person, indicating that the action will happen in the future. The use of "will" in English signals the future tense, making it appropriate for promises or spontaneous decisions. "Am going to give" might also work, but "will give" sounds more natural and certain in this context. The other options are incorrect because they do not express the future intention as clearly.
34.
They ___ some extra staff next week.
Correct Answer
C. Are going to employ
Explanation
The correct answer is "are going to employ" because "are going to" indicates a planned or intended future action. This construction is used when something has been decided or planned and is expected to happen soon. The other options, such as "will have employed" or "employed," don’t work here because they do not properly convey the planned nature of the action in the near future. "Are going to employ" is the most accurate form for this context.
35.
Mary ___ him, since she was a child.
Correct Answer
C. Has known
Explanation
The correct answer is "has known" because it uses the present perfect tense, which connects the past with the present. The sentence implies that the action of knowing him started in the past (when Mary was a child) and continues to the present. "Has known" is used to describe actions that began in the past and have relevance to the present time. The other options, like "knew" or "is knowing," would not be appropriate because they don’t express the continuous nature of the action.
36.
He ___ in the pool for half an hour.
Correct Answer
C. Has been swimming
Explanation
The correct answer is "has been swimming" because it uses the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has recently finished. The use of "has been swimming" emphasizes the duration of the activity and the fact that it has been happening up to the present moment. The other options, such as "swam" or "has swam," are incorrect because they do not convey the ongoing nature of the action.
37.
The meeting will start when everybody ___
Correct Answer
B. Arrives
Explanation
The correct answer is "arrives" because "everybody" is a singular subject, and in English, the present simple tense is used for future events that are dependent on certain conditions. The verb "arrive" needs to be in the third-person singular form, "arrives," to match the subject "everybody." This is a standard rule in English grammar when talking about scheduled events or future actions that are triggered by another event. The other options are incorrect because they do not use the correct form for a singular subject.
38.
The students were tired. They ___ hard all the morning.
Correct Answer
B. Had been working
Explanation
The correct answer is "had been working" because it uses the past perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that was ongoing in the past and continued until another point in the past. In this case, the students were working for an extended period in the past (all morning), which led to their tiredness. The past perfect continuous emphasizes the duration of the action, and it's the appropriate tense to use here. The other options do not properly convey this idea.
39.
By this time next month, builders ___ the house.
Correct Answer
B. Will have completed
Explanation
The correct answer is "will have completed" because it uses the future perfect tense. This tense describes an action that will be finished before a certain time in the future. The phrase "by this time next month" specifies the deadline, and the future perfect tense is the correct form to express that the builders will have completed the house by then. The other options, such as "will complete" or "will be completing," are incorrect because they don’t convey the idea of completion by a specific future time.
40.
This time next week we ___ around Asia.
Correct Answer
A. Will be traveling
Explanation
The correct answer is "will be traveling" because it uses the future continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that will be ongoing at a specific point in the future. The phrase "This time next week" suggests that the action will be happening at that moment, and the future continuous tense ("will be traveling") fits perfectly. The other options, such as "will travel" or "are traveling," are incorrect because they don’t emphasize the ongoing nature of the action at a specific future time.
41.
He ______ about his life. It's so annoying!
Correct Answer
B. Is always complaining
Explanation
The correct answer is "is always complaining." This is because the sentence refers to an ongoing action or habit. The phrase "is always complaining" indicates that the action of complaining is repetitive and continuous, expressing annoyance. The present continuous tense "is always complaining" is used here to emphasize an action that is happening frequently. "Always" with the present continuous tense implies that this behavior is consistent and irritating. Other choices, such as "always complains" or "will always complaining," do not properly convey the continuous nature of the action in this context.
42.
It's a pleasure ______ you again after so long!
Correct Answer
C. To see
Explanation
The correct answer is "to see." The phrase "It's a pleasure" is always followed by an infinitive verb form, as it expresses a sense of joy or anticipation toward an action that has yet to occur. In this case, the speaker is expressing pleasure about the upcoming meeting. The infinitive "to see" conveys the idea of future action. Using "to be seeing" or "to have seen" would imply an ongoing or completed action, which does not fit the context of expressing pleasure about an event that will happen shortly.
43.
I must ______ the telephone bill tomorrow.
Correct Answer
B. Pay
Explanation
The correct answer is "pay" because after the modal verb "must," the verb that follows should always be in its base form. "Must" indicates a strong obligation or necessity, so "pay" is the proper verb form. The sentence means that it is essential for the speaker to settle the bill tomorrow. Other choices like "be paying" or "to pay" are incorrect because the base form of the verb is required after modals like "must." "Have paid" is also not appropriate since the sentence refers to a future action, not a completed one.
44.
When you ______ your work, you can go home.
Correct Answer
A. Finish
Explanation
The correct answer is "finish" because the sentence uses the present simple tense to describe a condition that must be met before something else can happen. In conditional sentences, when the condition is something that will happen regularly or as a fact, the present simple tense is used. "Finish" refers to the completion of work, which allows the action of going home to occur. The other options, such as "finished" or "have finish," are grammatically incorrect because they do not fit the structure of the present simple tense used in conditional sentences.
45.
Let's go for a walk, after we ______ dinner.
Correct Answer
D. Have
Explanation
The correct answer is "have" because it uses the present tense to refer to a future event. In this sentence, the walk will take place after dinner, and the present simple tense "have" is used to describe this planned future action. In English, the present simple tense is often used to describe events that will occur in the future, especially when they are part of a routine or schedule. Other options, such as "are having" or "will have," would incorrectly imply an ongoing or future action that isn’t necessary here.
46.
How many people ______ to the party?
Correct Answer
C. Went
Explanation
The correct answer is "went" because the sentence asks about a past event, and "went" is the past tense of "go." The question inquires about the number of people who attended the party, which happened in the past. The other options, such as "going" or "did go," are incorrect because "going" is a present participle and "did go" is redundant in this context. The past simple form "went" is the most accurate way to describe an event that happened before the current moment.
47.
Sarah ______ asleep, because there is no light on in her room.
Correct Answer
A. Must be
Explanation
The correct answer is "must be" because "must" indicates a high level of certainty based on available evidence. The speaker deduces that Sarah is likely asleep because there is no light on in her room, a typical sign that someone is resting. The phrase "must be" expresses a logical assumption about the present situation. The other options, like "can be" or "should be," do not convey the same degree of certainty, making them less suitable in this context.
48.
Hyde Park is ______ biggest park in London.
Correct Answer
C. The
Explanation
The correct answer is "the." "The" is a definite article used to refer to a specific or known noun, and in this case, it points to the unique "biggest park in London." Hyde Park is a particular park, so "the" is used to specify that it is the largest one in the city. The other options, "a" and "an," are indefinite articles that would be used to refer to non-specific or general items, which is not appropriate for describing a specific, well-known park like Hyde Park.
49.
You ______ come to school in time.
Correct Answer
D. Must
Explanation
The correct answer is "must" because it indicates a strong obligation or necessity. "Must" is used when there is a requirement or a firm expectation, meaning the person is required to come to school on time. It expresses the urgency and importance of arriving punctually. Other modal verbs like "should," "may," or "might" imply lesser degrees of necessity or possibility, making them less appropriate in this context. "Must" is the best choice to convey that coming on time is a strict requirement.
50.
My brother ______ travel a lot in his job.
Correct Answer
A. Has to
Explanation
The correct answer is "has to" because it expresses a necessity or obligation. "Has to" indicates that my brother is required to travel frequently as part of his job. This choice suggests an external requirement or a duty that is not optional. The other options, like "must," "should," and "can," are incorrect because they do not convey the same degree of obligation. "Has to" is the most accurate in this context, as it highlights the expectation that traveling is an integral part of his work responsibilities.