Inglés Grammar
Questions and Answers
- 1.
1. My friends and I go to the movies ______ weekends.
- A.
Every
- B.
On
- C.
In
- D.
Any
Correct Answer
B. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, the word "on" is used to indicate the specific time or day when my friends and I go to the movies. The phrase "on weekends" means that we go to the movies specifically on weekends, indicating a recurring activity that happens regularly on those days.Rate this question:
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2. how often _______ your father work late
- A.
Is
- B.
Do
- C.
Are
- D.
Does
Correct Answer
D. DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "does". This is because the sentence is in present simple tense and the subject "your father" is singular, so the verb "does" is used to form a question in the third person singular.Rate this question:
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- 3.
3. Jill didn't ______ that skirt because it was expensive
- A.
Bought
- B.
Buys
- C.
Buy
- D.
Buying
Correct Answer
C. BuyExplanation
Jill didn't buy that skirt because it was expensive.Rate this question:
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4. Javier eats ______ beef, but he doesn't like hamburgers
- A.
Any
- B.
A lot of
- C.
Many
- D.
A
Correct Answer
B. A lot ofExplanation
Javier eats a lot of beef, but he doesn't like hamburgers. This means that he consumes a large amount of beef, but specifically dislikes hamburgers. The phrase "a lot of" indicates a significant quantity, which fits the context of Javier's beef consumption.Rate this question:
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5. I'm interested ______ an art class next year
- A.
In taking
- B.
To take
- C.
At taking
- D.
Take
Correct Answer
A. In takingExplanation
The correct answer is "In taking". This is because the phrase "interested in" is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. In this case, the gerund "taking" is used to indicate the action of enrolling or participating in an art class. Therefore, the correct phrase is "interested in taking an art class next year."Rate this question:
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6. A: What's the weather forecast for tomorrow tonight? B: it ______ tomorrow night
- A.
Rains
- B.
Has rained
- C.
Is going to rain
- D.
Rained
Correct Answer
C. Is going to rainExplanation
The correct answer is "is going to rain." This is because the question is asking about the weather forecast for tomorrow night, which implies a future event. "Is going to rain" indicates a future action, suggesting that it will rain tomorrow night.Rate this question:
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7. I went shopping yesterday ______ a tent for my camping trip
- A.
Get
- B.
To get
- C.
Got
- D.
For getting
Correct Answer
B. To getExplanation
The sentence is discussing a past event, where the speaker went shopping for a specific purpose. The phrase "to get" is the correct choice because it indicates the intention or purpose behind the shopping trip. The other options, such as "get" or "got," do not convey the same meaning and do not fit grammatically in the sentence. "For getting" is also incorrect because it does not properly connect the verb "went shopping" with the purpose of the shopping trip.Rate this question:
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8. A: What do you do with your old clothes? B: I throw them away, but my sisters give ______ to charity
- A.
Hers
- B.
Their
- C.
Her
- D.
Theirs
Correct Answer
D. TheirsExplanation
In the given conversation, person A asks what person B does with their old clothes. Person B responds by saying "I throw them away, but my sisters give theirs to charity." The word "theirs" is used to refer to the old clothes of person B's sisters. This indicates that the sisters give away their own old clothes to charity.Rate this question:
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9. A: What ______ when you broke your arm? B: I was climbing a tree
- A.
Are you doing
- B.
Did you go
- C.
Were you doing
- D.
Do you do
Correct Answer
C. Were you doingExplanation
The correct answer is "were you doing." This is because the question is asking about the action or activity that the person was engaged in when they broke their arm. The past continuous tense "were you doing" is used to describe an ongoing action in the past, which is appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
10. It's bad to lose your keys, but it's ______ to lose your wallet
- A.
Too bad
- B.
Best
- C.
Better
- D.
Worse
Correct Answer
D. WorseExplanation
Losing your wallet is worse than losing your keys because a wallet typically contains important items such as identification, credit cards, and money. Losing these items can lead to financial loss, identity theft, and inconvenience. While losing your keys can also be problematic, it is generally easier to replace keys compared to the potential consequences of losing a wallet.Rate this question:
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11. A: What are you doing tomorrow night? DO you want to hang out? B: Actually, ______ anything. I'd love get together
- A.
I won't do
- B.
I can't do
- C.
I'm not doing
- D.
I don't do
Correct Answer
C. I'm not doingExplanation
In the given conversation, person B is responding to person A's invitation to hang out tomorrow night. Person B uses the phrase "I'm not doing" to indicate that they do not have any plans or activities scheduled for tomorrow night. This response suggests that person B is available and interested in getting together.Rate this question:
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- 12.
12. We need to find a car ______
- A.
That doesn't use a lot of gas
- B.
Who isn't too expensive
- C.
Is totally reliable
- D.
We both like it
Correct Answer
A. That doesn't use a lot of gasExplanation
The correct answer is "that doesn't use a lot of gas". This answer fits the context of the question, which is about finding a car that meets certain criteria. Out of the given options, this answer specifically addresses the requirement of finding a car that is fuel-efficient and does not consume a large amount of gas.Rate this question:
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- 13.
13. If i ______ the chance, I'd spend a year or two in Australia. My English would improve a lot
- A.
Have
- B.
Would have
- C.
Had
- D.
Am going to have
Correct Answer
C. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had". In this sentence, the speaker is talking about a hypothetical situation in the past. They are saying that if they had the chance, they would have spent a year or two in Australia and their English would have improved a lot. "Had" is the correct past tense form of the verb "have" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 14.
14. A: Where did you buy your printer? B: I don't remember where ______ it.
- A.
Did i buy
- B.
I bought
- C.
I'll buy
- D.
I buy
Correct Answer
B. I boughtExplanation
The correct answer is "I bought." In the conversation, person B is being asked where they bought their printer. In response, person B states "I don't remember where I bought it." This indicates that the action of buying the printer has already taken place in the past, hence the correct answer is "I bought."Rate this question:
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15. Anna ______ an art class since september, and she loves it.
- A.
Is takiing
- B.
Has taken
- C.
Took
- D.
Has been taking
Correct Answer
D. Has been takingExplanation
The correct answer is "has been taking" because it indicates an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. The phrase "since September" suggests that Anna started taking the art class in the past and has continued to do so until now. The present perfect continuous tense "has been taking" is used to express this ongoing action.Rate this question:
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16. Several flights ______ earlier today because of severe thunderstorms
- A.
Delayed
- B.
Was delayed
- C.
Were delayed
- D.
Be delayed
Correct Answer
C. Were delayedExplanation
The correct answer is "were delayed". This is because the subject "several flights" is plural, so the verb should also be in the plural form "were" to agree with the subject. The past tense form "delayed" is used to indicate that the flights were delayed earlier today due to severe thunderstorms.Rate this question:
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17. When did Shane decide ______ to Seoul?
- A.
Moving
- B.
To move
- C.
Moved
- D.
Move
Correct Answer
B. To moveExplanation
Shane decided "to move" to Seoul at some point in the past. The phrase "to move" indicates the purpose or intention of Shane's decision, suggesting that he made the decision with the intention of relocating to Seoul.Rate this question:
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18. You can offend people by not ______ their names.
- A.
Remember
- B.
Remembering
- C.
Remembered
- D.
Have remembered
Correct Answer
B. RememberingExplanation
Not remembering someone's name can be seen as disrespectful or inconsiderate, as it implies that you do not value or care enough to remember their name. This can offend people because it makes them feel unimportant or unmemorable. Remembering someone's name is a basic social etiquette that shows respect and helps to build positive relationships.Rate this question:
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19. We ______ to a soccer game last night, but the weather was awful, so we stayed home.
- A.
Are supposed to go
- B.
Are going to go
- C.
Went
- D.
Were supposed to go
Correct Answer
D. Were supposed to goExplanation
The correct answer is "were supposed to go". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the phrase "but the weather was awful, so we stayed home" indicates that the action of going to the soccer game did not happen. "Were supposed to go" implies that there was an intention or plan to go to the soccer game, but it did not actually occur due to the bad weather.Rate this question:
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20. We'd love to get our neighbors ______ their yard. It's really a mess!
- A.
Cleaned up
- B.
Will clean up
- C.
To clean up
- D.
Clean up
Correct Answer
C. To clean upExplanation
The correct answer is "to clean up." The phrase "to clean up" is used as an infinitive verb phrase in this sentence. It indicates the action that the speaker would like their neighbors to perform, which is to clean up their yard. The other options ("cleaned up," "will clean up," and "clean up") do not convey the same meaning or grammatical structure as the given sentence.Rate this question:
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21. I'm very upset with Brian. He should not ______ to me that way.
- A.
Have spoken
- B.
Had spoken
- C.
Spoke
- D.
Speaks
Correct Answer
A. Have spokenExplanation
The correct answer is "have spoken" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that happened in the past but has a connection to the present. "Have spoken" is the correct form of the present perfect tense for the pronoun "he."Rate this question:
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22. If Dennis had been in the right place at the right time, his career ______
- A.
Is taking off
- B.
Has taken off
- C.
Would have taken off
- D.
Would take off
Correct Answer
C. Would have taken offExplanation
The correct answer is "would have taken off". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The use of "had been" suggests that Dennis was not in the right place at the right time, and therefore his career did not actually take off. The phrase "would have taken off" expresses the idea that if the hypothetical condition had been met (i.e., if Dennis had been in the right place at the right time), his career would have experienced significant growth or success.Rate this question:
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23. Some TV stations show nothing but reality shows, ______ are less expensive to produce than many other types of programs
- A.
Because
- B.
Which
- C.
That
- D.
They
Correct Answer
A. BecauseExplanation
The correct answer is "because". This is because the word "because" is used to introduce a reason or explanation for something. In this case, it is explaining why some TV stations show nothing but reality shows, which is because reality shows are less expensive to produce than many other types of programs.Rate this question:
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24. Many voters wish the senator ______ for re-lection, but he has announced his intention to retire from politics
- A.
Would run
- B.
Is running
- C.
Will run
- D.
Runs
Correct Answer
A. Would runExplanation
The correct answer is "would run." This is because the phrase "wish the senator" suggests that the voters desire the senator to run for re-election, but the senator has already announced his intention to retire. "Would run" is the conditional form of the verb "run" and indicates a hypothetical or unreal situation, which aligns with the voters' wishes that are unlikely to come true.Rate this question:
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- 25.
25. When growing up we're told there are certain things that are simply not worth ______ about
- A.
Worry
- B.
To worry
- C.
Worrying
- D.
Be worrying
Correct Answer
D. Be worryingExplanation
When growing up we're told there are certain things that are simply not worth worrying about. The phrase "not worth worrying about" suggests that the verb form used should be in the present tense and in the base form. Among the options given, "be worrying" is the only one that fits this criteria. "Be worrying" is in the present continuous tense and does not match the intended meaning of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "be worrying".Rate this question:
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26. Is it still common for children to ______ their mothers flowers on Mother's Day?
- A.
Give to
- B.
Give
- C.
Give her
- D.
Give for
Correct Answer
B. GiveExplanation
It is still common for children to give their mothers flowers on Mother's Day. This is a traditional gesture of love and appreciation towards mothers on this special day.Rate this question:
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27. Professor Silva always said it was crucial that our written work ______ to us and that plaglarism would be severely punished
- A.
Belong
- B.
Would belong
- C.
Is belonging
- D.
Can belong
Correct Answer
A. BelongExplanation
The correct answer is "belong". In this sentence, the verb "belong" is used to express the idea that our written work should be attributed to us. The other options ("would belong", "is belonging", "can belong") do not fit grammatically or convey the intended meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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28. When I was deciding on a major. I ought to ______ from choosing a field that doesn't have many job opportunities
- A.
Be discouraged
- B.
Have discouraged
- C.
Discouraged
- D.
Have been discouraged
Correct Answer
B. Have discouragedExplanation
The correct answer is "have discouraged". In this sentence, the phrase "I ought to" indicates that the speaker is talking about a past decision. The verb "discouraged" needs to be in the past tense to match the past tense of the sentence. The phrase "have discouraged" is the correct past tense form of the verb "discourage" in this context.Rate this question:
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29. Is there any particular historical figure you would like to _______ say. William shakespare for example?
- A.
Have met
- B.
Meet
- C.
Met
- D.
Had met
Correct Answer
B. MeetExplanation
The correct answer is "meet". The question asks if there is any historical figure the person would like to meet. The word "meet" is the present tense form of the verb, which is appropriate for expressing a desire to meet someone in the present or future. The other options ("Have met", "met", "had met") are past tense forms of the verb and do not fit the context of the question.Rate this question:
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30. Now that my best friend and I live in different cities, we call _______ at least twice a week
- A.
Ourselves
- B.
Each other
- C.
Him
- D.
Us
Correct Answer
B. Each otherExplanation
Since the sentence mentions that the speaker and their best friend live in different cities, it implies that they are referring to communication between the two of them. The phrase "call each other" is the correct choice as it conveys the reciprocal action of both individuals calling one another.Rate this question:
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31. I _______ to a job interview this morning, but the company called yesterday and changed the appointment to friday
- A.
Am supposed to go
- B.
Am going to go
- C.
Went
- D.
Was supposed to go
Correct Answer
D. Was supposed to goExplanation
The correct answer is "was supposed to go." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the phrase "was supposed to go" indicates that the person had plans or intentions to go to the job interview, but those plans were changed by the company.Rate this question:
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32. My father works _______night on tuesdays and thursdays
- A.
Every
- B.
On
- C.
In
- D.
At
Correct Answer
D. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at". This preposition is used to indicate a specific time, in this case, the time when the father works. The sentence implies that the father works during the night specifically on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Rate this question:
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33. I would like to _______ to the last Olympics but I couldn't afford to make the trip
- A.
Go
- B.
Had gone
- C.
Have gone
- D.
Went
Correct Answer
C. Have goneExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense and the speaker is expressing a desire to have gone to the last Olympics. "Have gone" is the correct answer because it is the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about past actions or experiences that have a connection to the present. The speaker couldn't afford to make the trip, but they still wish they had been able to go.Rate this question:
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34. Maria: I don't like soap operas Laura: _______
- A.
I'm not either
- B.
I can't either
- C.
I don't either
- D.
Me too
Correct Answer
C. I don't eitherExplanation
Laura is agreeing with Maria's statement that she doesn't like soap operas. The phrase "I don't either" indicates that Laura also does not like soap operas.Rate this question:
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35. There is a saying that advise next to _______ your friends' money
- A.
Lend
- B.
Lend them
- C.
Lent to
- D.
Lending
Correct Answer
A. LendExplanation
The correct answer is "lend". The saying suggests that it is not advisable to lend money to your friends. This implies that it is better to avoid lending money to friends in order to maintain healthy relationships and avoid potential conflicts or misunderstandings.Rate this question:
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- 36.
36. I went to the mall yesterday _______ some things for my trip
- A.
To buy
- B.
Bought
- C.
Buy
- D.
For buying
Correct Answer
A. To buyExplanation
The phrase "to buy" is the correct answer because it correctly completes the sentence by indicating the purpose of going to the mall. The phrase "to buy" shows that the speaker went to the mall with the intention of purchasing items for their trip.Rate this question:
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37. It's good to be in first place, but it's _______ to be in first.
- A.
Gooder
- B.
Best
- C.
Better
- D.
Worst
Correct Answer
C. BetterExplanation
The word "better" is the correct answer because it is used to compare two things and indicate that one is superior to the other. In this context, it is stating that being in first place is good, but being in first place is even more desirable or superior.Rate this question:
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- 38.
38. What _______ your sister do in her free time?
- A.
Does
- B.
Do
- C.
A
- D.
Are
Correct Answer
A. DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "Does". This is because the question is asking about a singular subject, "your sister", and in English grammar, when asking questions about a singular subject, we use the auxiliary verb "does" with the base form of the main verb.Rate this question:
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39. How did Min-Jee end up _______ as a travel agent?
- A.
Working
- B.
Worked
- C.
To work
- D.
Works
Correct Answer
A. WorkingExplanation
Min-Jee ended up "working" as a travel agent because the word "working" is the present participle form of the verb "work" and is used to describe an ongoing action or state. In this context, it implies that Min-Jee currently holds the position of a travel agent.Rate this question:
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40. When does Magda plan on _______ her new job?
- A.
To start
- B.
Starting
- C.
Starts
- D.
Start
Correct Answer
B. StartingExplanation
Magda plans on starting her new job. The word "starting" is the present participle form of the verb "start," which indicates an action that will begin in the future. Therefore, "starting" is the correct choice as it accurately reflects Magda's intention to begin her new job.Rate this question:
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41. Luis _______ to a party last night, but he didn't feel well, so he stayed home
- A.
Is supposed to go
- B.
Went
- C.
Was supposed to go
- D.
Is going to go
Correct Answer
C. Was supposed to goExplanation
The correct answer is "was supposed to go". This is because the sentence is in the past tense ("last night") and the phrase "but he didn't feel well, so he stayed home" indicates that Luis had plans to go to the party but something prevented him from doing so. Therefore, the correct phrase to complete the sentence is "was supposed to go".Rate this question:
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42. A: Where _______ when you had your accident? B: I was driving to work.
- A.
Are you going
- B.
Do you go
- C.
Were you going
- D.
Did you go
Correct Answer
C. Were you goingExplanation
The question is asking about the person's state or action at the time of their accident. The correct answer "Were you going" is in the past continuous tense, which is used to describe an ongoing action in the past. This suggests that the person was in the middle of driving to work when the accident occurred.Rate this question:
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43. If I had traveled to Miami, I probably _______ more chances learn English
- A.
Am having
- B.
Had
- C.
Would have
- D.
Would have had
Correct Answer
D. Would have hadExplanation
The correct answer is "would have had". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation. The use of "if I had traveled to Miami" suggests that the speaker did not actually travel to Miami. The phrase "would have had" is used to express the missed opportunity or possibility of having more chances to learn English if the hypothetical trip had taken place.Rate this question:
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44. Several bridges _______ last night during the earthquake
- A.
Be damaged
- B.
Was damaged
- C.
Were damaged
- D.
Damaged
Correct Answer
C. Were damagedExplanation
The correct answer is "Were damaged". In this sentence, the subject "several bridges" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Were" is the past tense of the verb "to be" and agrees with the plural subject. The word "damaged" is the past participle of the verb "to damage" and completes the verb phrase. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "were damaged."Rate this question:
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45. You can go faster _______
- A.
By taking a plane
- B.
By not taking a plane
- C.
Taking a plane
- D.
Take a plane
Correct Answer
A. By taking a planeExplanation
The correct answer is "by taking a plane" because taking a plane generally allows for faster travel compared to other modes of transportation.Rate this question:
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46. It's a great to get an e-mail, but it's _______ to get a phone call
- A.
Too good
- B.
The worst
- C.
Better
- D.
Worse
Correct Answer
C. BetterExplanation
The correct answer is "Better" because the sentence structure suggests a comparison between receiving an email and receiving a phone call. The word "better" indicates that receiving a phone call is preferred or more desirable than receiving an email.Rate this question:
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47. A: What do you do with your old magazine? B: I throw them away, but my neighbors Sandra and Kate give _______ to he library
- A.
Her
- B.
Theirs
- C.
Their
- D.
Hers
Correct Answer
B. TheirsExplanation
B's neighbors Sandra and Kate give their old magazines to the library. "Theirs" is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership, so it correctly refers to the magazines belonging to Sandra and Kate.Rate this question:
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48. The earthquake was devastating, but no deaths _______
- A.
Are shown
- B.
Was show
- C.
Is shown
- D.
Were shown
Correct Answer
D. Were shownExplanation
The correct answer is "were shown". This is because the subject "deaths" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "to be" which is "were". The sentence is referring to past events, indicating that the deaths were already shown in some way or another.Rate this question:
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49. We're going to have a professional _______ our home. We're too busy to do it ourselves
- A.
Paints
- B.
Paint
- C.
Has painted
- D.
Painted
Correct Answer
B. PaintExplanation
The correct answer is "Paint". The sentence suggests that the speaker is planning to hire a professional to paint their home because they are too busy to do it themselves. The word "paint" is used as a verb in this context, indicating the action of applying paint to the walls or surfaces of the home.Rate this question:
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50. If I _______ study. I'd be sleeping at this time
- A.
Had better
- B.
Don't have to
- C.
Didn't have to
- D.
Have to
Correct Answer
C. Didn't have toExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't have to". This is because the sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation in the past. The speaker is saying that if they didn't have to study, they would be sleeping at this time. "Didn't have to" implies that there is no obligation or requirement to study, allowing the possibility of sleeping instead.Rate this question:
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