Test Yourself # 3
Test yourself #3 is a quiz designed to assess your proficiency in English grammar, focusing on the usage of prepositions and sentence construction. It evaluates your ability to correctly complete sentences, enhancing comprehension and language skills.
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Write a paragraph of not less than 100 words about :" your dream job "
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Reham was busy .................. some exercises
- A.
Doing
- B.
To do
- C.
Does
- D.
Did
Correct Answer
A. DoingExplanation
The correct answer is "doing" because it is the present participle form of the verb "do" which is used to show an ongoing action. In this sentence, "doing" is the appropriate choice to indicate that Reham was engaged in the activity of performing exercises.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who do you work .......... ? - one of the most famous companies in Egypt
- A.
On
- B.
To
- C.
For
- D.
By
Correct Answer
C. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for". This is because the phrase "for one of the most famous companies in Egypt" indicates that the person works in the employment or service of the company.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I usually have a ...................... during the break
- A.
Dinner
- B.
Course
- C.
Train
- D.
Snack
Correct Answer
D. SnackExplanation
The correct answer is "snack". This is because the word "usually" suggests a regular occurrence, and having a snack during a break is a common practice. The other options, such as dinner, course, and train, do not typically occur during a break.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Trains , cars and buses are all .................... that are used for transporting people and things
- A.
Ovens
- B.
Vehicles
- C.
Oases
- D.
Accommodation
Correct Answer
B. VehiclesExplanation
The correct answer is vehicles. Trains, cars, and buses are all examples of vehicles that are used for transporting people and things.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Sama said her father .................... ill the day before
- A.
Has been
- B.
Was
- C.
Is
- D.
Had been
Correct Answer
D. Had beenExplanation
The correct answer is "had been." This is because the sentence is referring to an action that occurred in the past before another past event. The past perfect tense "had been" is used to indicate an action that happened before a specific point in the past. In this case, Sama's father was ill the day before another past event, so "had been" is the appropriate tense to use.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Mona ................. she was living with her aunt
- A.
Ordered
- B.
Asked
- C.
Told
- D.
Said
Correct Answer
D. SaidExplanation
The correct answer is "said". In this sentence, "Mona" is the subject and "she was living with her aunt" is the information being conveyed. The verb "said" is used to indicate that Mona expressed or communicated this information. The other options, such as "ordered", "asked", and "told", do not fit the context of the sentence as they imply a different type of communication.Rate this question:
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- 8.
My boss ................. me that I could have rest that day
- A.
Talked
- B.
Told
- C.
Spoke
- D.
Begged
Correct Answer
B. ToldExplanation
The correct answer is "told". In this sentence, the verb "told" is used to indicate that the boss communicated or informed the speaker that they could have a rest that day. The other options, such as "talked", "spoke", and "begged", do not convey the same meaning and are not appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Your ................. mean the examinations that you have passed at school or university
- A.
Gifts
- B.
Qualities
- C.
Applications
- D.
Qualifications
Correct Answer
D. QualificationsExplanation
The word "qualifications" refers to the examinations that one has passed at school or university. It indicates the level of knowledge and skills that a person has acquired through their education. This term is commonly used to describe the credentials or certifications that qualify someone for a particular job or position.Rate this question:
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- 10.
.......................... Reem , no one can cook this dish
- A.
As
- B.
Instead
- C.
Rather than
- D.
Other than
Correct Answer
D. Other thanExplanation
The phrase "Other than" is used to introduce an exception or exclusion to a previous statement. In this context, it suggests that there is someone who can cook the dish, despite the belief that no one can. Therefore, "Other than" is the correct answer as it provides an alternative viewpoint or possibility.Rate this question:
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- 11.
This boat can sail .............................. 50 kilometers an hour
- A.
Of
- B.
In
- C.
At
- D.
With
Correct Answer
C. AtExplanation
The word "at" is used to indicate a specific speed or rate. In this sentence, "at" is the correct preposition to use because it specifies the speed at which the boat can sail, which is 50 kilometers an hour.Rate this question:
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