1.
1. My mother and I . . . very happy now.
Correct Answer
A. Are
Explanation
The correct answer is "are" because "My mother and I" is a plural subject, so the verb should be in the plural form as well.
2.
Where . . . she come from?
Correct Answer
C. Does
Explanation
The correct answer is "does" because it is the correct form of the verb "do" to use with the singular pronoun "she" in the present tense. The question is asking about the origin or location of the subject, which requires the use of the verb "do/does" to form a question in English.
3.
How much money . . . it?
Correct Answer
D. Is
4.
Mr. John and his wife . . . at home now. They are very sad because of their babies' death.
Correct Answer
B. Are
Explanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject of the sentence is "Mr. John and his wife," which is a plural noun. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "are" to agree with the plural subject.
5.
How many . . . do you have now? As far as I know, you have four, right?
Correct Answer
C. Cars
Explanation
The correct answer is "cars" because the question is asking about the number of something the person has. The phrase "how many" indicates a plural noun is needed to answer the question. Since "cars" is the only plural noun option given, it is the correct answer.
6.
It . . . more difficult to learn Mandarin than English.
Correct Answer
C. Is
Explanation
The correct answer is "is." This is because the sentence is comparing the difficulty of learning Mandarin to English, and the verb "is" is used to indicate a singular subject (it) and a singular adjective (more difficult).
7.
Miss Hana . . . with her grandma and her cousin.
Correct Answer
D. Lives
Explanation
The sentence suggests that Miss Hana is currently living with her grandma and her cousin. Since the subject "Miss Hana" is singular, the correct verb form to use is "lives."
8.
. . . in USA is very interesting and exciting. Do you like to . . . there with me?
Correct Answer
B. Living - go
Explanation
The correct answer is "Living - go" because the subject "life in USA" is singular, so the verb "go" should be in the singular form "goes." However, the subject "living in USA" is plural, so the verb "go" should be in the plural form "go."
9.
Math . . . easy.
Correct Answer
D. Is
Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because it is the present tense form of the verb "to be." Since the statement "Math . . . easy" is a general statement about the subject "Math," which is always true, the present tense form of the verb is appropriate.
10.
Learning Economics . . . very useful for us, especially to learn more about how to arrange our economic problems.
Correct Answer
D. Is
Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "Learning Economics" is singular.
11.
Sleeping alone at home . . . me afraid of the night ghost appearance. John, I need you to accompany me now.
Correct Answer
A. Makes
Explanation
The correct answer is "makes". In the given sentence, the subject "Sleeping alone at home" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form. "Makes" is the correct singular form of the verb "make".
12.
Black and White . . . friends.
Correct Answer
D. Are
Explanation
The word "friends" indicates that the subject is plural, so the correct form of the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct answer is "are."
13.
Hi, Boy. Look, what is that running fast from the side way?
Correct Answer
D. Sport car
Explanation
In the given scenario, the person is observing something running fast from the side. The term "sport car" refers to a type of car that is designed for high performance and speed. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the correct answer is "sport car" as it aligns with the observation of something running fast.
14.
After dinner we can . . . television or . . . with our families members at home.
Correct Answer
A. Watch - chat
Explanation
After dinner, we have the option to watch television or chat with our family members at home. The verb "watch" is used to refer to the activity of watching television, while the verb "chat" is used to describe the activity of engaging in conversation with family members.
15.
Ratna comes to school early in the morning. Now, she . . . the volleyball area alone.
Correct Answer
C. Is sweeping
Explanation
The correct answer is "is sweeping." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to an action that is happening currently. The verb "is sweeping" is the correct form to use with the subject "she" in the present continuous tense.
16.
Clark . . . a project in developing building construction cost for University Housing Board.
Correct Answer
D. Makes
Explanation
The correct answer is "makes". This is because the subject of the sentence, Clark, is a singular noun, so it requires a singular verb form. "Makes" is the correct present tense form of the verb "make" for third-person singular subjects like Clark.
17.
The house . . . beautiful.
Correct Answer
B. Is
Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because "house" is a singular noun and requires a singular verb. In this case, the verb "is" agrees with the subject "house" and forms a grammatically correct sentence.
18.
. . . many people looking at the accident in front of Aston hotel yesterday?
Correct Answer
C. Were there
Explanation
The correct answer is "Were there." This is because the subject "many people" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Were" is the plural form of the verb "to be" in the past tense.
19.
I have a beautiful pair of shoes. (. . . ) is very expensive.
Correct Answer
D. It
Explanation
The pronoun "It" is used to refer to a singular noun, in this case, the beautiful pair of shoes. Therefore, "It" is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
20.
Stop . . . now or you will . . . no second life chance anymore.
Correct Answer
B. Smoking - have
Explanation
The correct answer is "smoking - have." The verb "smoking" is a gerund, which functions as a noun in this sentence. Since "smoking" is a singular noun, it should be paired with the singular form of the verb "have." Therefore, the correct form is "smoking - have."