Round Up 4, Test 3 (Units 1-13)
Round Up 4
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -ing form: Emma wants ________ (become) a solicitor.
Explanation
The correct answer is "to become" because when expressing a desire or intention, we typically use the infinitive form of the verb. In this case, Emma wants to become a solicitor, indicating her goal or aspiration.Rate this question:
- 2.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -ing form: Emma wants ________ (become) a solicitor.
Explanation
Emma wants to become a solicitor. In this sentence, "wants" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb "to become." This is because "wants" expresses a desire or intention, and when expressing future plans or goals, we typically use the infinitive form of the verb. Therefore, the correct answer is "to become."Rate this question:
- 3.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -ing form: She is a hard-working student who likes to spend time ________ (read) interesting books.
Explanation
The correct answer is "reading" because the sentence is describing the action that the hard-working student likes to do in her free time. In this case, the verb "read" is used in the -ing form to show that it is an ongoing activity or a hobby that the student enjoys.Rate this question:
- 4.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -ing form: During summer, he prefers ________ (work) at a camp.
Explanation
During summer, he prefers working at a camp. This suggests that he enjoys being actively engaged in the work at the camp during the summer season. Additionally, the use of the gerund form "working" indicates that he finds the experience of working at a camp enjoyable and fulfilling. On the other hand, the phrase "to work" in the second option implies that he has a preference for the idea or concept of working at a camp during the summer, rather than actually engaging in the activity itself.Rate this question:
- 5.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -ing form: Lucy enjoys ________ (plan) fun activities and games for the children.
Explanation
The correct answer is "planning". In this sentence, Lucy enjoys the activity of planning fun activities and games for the children. The verb "enjoys" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "plan", which is "planning". This form is used to indicate that Lucy finds pleasure or satisfaction in the act of planning.Rate this question:
- 6.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -ing form: Sara and Antony are looking forward to ________ (get) their diploma next year.
Explanation
Sara and Antony are anticipating the event of receiving their diploma next year. They are looking forward to the action of getting their diploma, which implies that they are excited and eager for it to happen. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "getting," as it is in the present participle form (-ing) to indicate an ongoing action or future event.Rate this question:
- 7.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -ing form: Emily can't wait ________ (start) teaching at a school.
Explanation
Emily is looking forward to a future event, which is her teaching at a school. The phrase "can't wait" indicates her excitement and anticipation. The infinitive form "to start" is used after "can't wait" to express the action she is eagerly waiting for.Rate this question:
- 8.
Add question tags to the following statement You know Sarah, ________ ?
Explanation
The given statement is a question tag that is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener. In this case, the speaker is assuming that the person being addressed knows Sarah and is expecting a positive response. The question tag "don't you, don't you" is used to emphasize this expectation and to seek confirmation from the listener.Rate this question:
- 9.
Add question tags to the following statement Amanda used to be a dancer, ________?
Explanation
The given statement is a positive sentence in the past tense. When converting it into a question tag, we need to use the auxiliary verb "did" in the negative form "didn't" and repeat the subject "she." Therefore, the correct question tag is "didn't she, didn't she."Rate this question:
- 10.
Add question tags to the following statement We had a party yesterday, ________?
Explanation
The correct answer is "didn't we, didn't we" because it is a tag question that is used to seek confirmation or agreement. In this case, the speaker is stating that they had a party yesterday and is seeking confirmation from the listener. The use of "didn't we" in the tag question implies that the speaker assumes that the listener was also present at the party.Rate this question:
- 11.
Add question tags to the following statement There's nothing to drink, ________ ?
Explanation
The given statement is a negative statement indicating that there is no drink available. To turn this into a question, we need to add a question tag at the end. The question tag that matches the negative statement is "is there?" which is used to seek confirmation or agreement.Rate this question:
- 12.
Add question tags to the following statement Your sister works in a bank,________?
Explanation
The given statement is an affirmative sentence, so the question tag should be negative. "Doesn't she" is used because the subject "Your sister" is third person singular. The second part of the question tag "doesn't she" is used to maintain subject-verb agreement.Rate this question:
- 13.
Add question tags to the following statement I'm already back,________?
Explanation
The correct answer is "aren't I, aren't I" because the statement is a question and is asking for confirmation. The question tags "aren't I" and "aren't I" are used to seek agreement or disagreement from the listener.Rate this question:
- 14.
Add question tags to the following statement Let’s plant a tree,________?
Explanation
The given statement is a suggestion or an invitation to plant a tree. The phrase "shall we" is a question tag that is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener. In this context, it is asking for agreement or confirmation to proceed with the plan of planting a tree.Rate this question:
- 15.
Add question tags to the following statement They have a huge swimming-pool, ________?
Explanation
The given statement is a positive sentence, and when we add question tags to positive sentences, we typically use the negative form of the auxiliary verb followed by the subject pronoun. In this case, the auxiliary verb is "have" and the subject pronoun is "they." Therefore, the correct question tag would be "haven't they."Rate this question:
- 16.
Choose the correct item: ...... you play the piano?
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Can
- B.
May
- C.
Must
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
The correct answer is "Can" because it is used to ask about someone's ability or permission to play the piano.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Choose the correct item: They live in a huge skyscraper and own a villa and three cars. They ...... be rich.
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Can't
- B.
Can
- C.
Must
Correct Answer
C. MustExplanation
The given sentence states that the people live in a huge skyscraper, own a villa, and three cars. These are all indicators of wealth and affluence. Therefore, it can be inferred that they must be rich.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Choose the correct item: ...... I help you carry these suitcases?
- A.
Will
- B.
Shall
- C.
Would you like
Correct Answer
B. ShallExplanation
The correct answer is "Shall." "Shall" is the correct modal verb to use when making a suggestion or offering assistance. In this context, the speaker is offering to help carry the suitcases, so "Shall I help you carry these suitcases?" is the appropriate sentence structure. "Will" is used for expressing future actions, and "Would you like" is used for making polite offers or suggestions, but neither of these options fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Choose the correct item: You ...... water the flowers. I've already watered them.
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Can't
- B.
Don't need
- C.
Needn't
Correct Answer
C. Needn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "needn't". This is because the sentence suggests that there is no requirement or necessity to water the flowers as they have already been watered. "Needn't" is the appropriate choice as it indicates that there is no need or obligation to perform the action.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Choose the correct item: Kate had studied very hard, so she ............ answer all the questions in the test.
- A.
Is able to
- B.
Was able to
- C.
Can
Correct Answer
B. Was able toExplanation
The correct answer is "was able to" because it is in the past tense and matches the tense of the sentence. The phrase "had studied very hard" indicates that the studying occurred before the test, so the past tense is appropriate. "Is able to" is in the present tense and does not fit the context of the sentence. "Can" is also in the present tense and does not match the past tense of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Choose the correct item: You...... be rude to your parents.
- A.
Mustn't
- B.
MustÂ
- C.
Couldn 't
Correct Answer
A. Mustn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "mustn't". This is because the word "mustn't" is used to express prohibition or a strong recommendation against doing something. In this case, it is saying that you should not be rude to your parents.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Choose the correct item: People ...... to eat more fruit and vegetables if they want to stay healthy.
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Should
- B.
Had betterÂ
- C.
Ought
Correct Answer
C. OughtExplanation
The word "ought" is the correct answer because it is used to express a moral obligation or duty. In this context, it suggests that it is morally right or advisable for people to eat more fruit and vegetables if they want to stay healthy. The other options, "should" and "had better," also convey a similar meaning, but "ought" is a more formal and stronger way to express the recommendation.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Choose the correct item: Sam ........... be at work today. It's Sunday.
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Can't
- B.
Mustn't
- C.
Must
Correct Answer
A. Can'tExplanation
The correct answer is "can't" because the sentence states that it's Sunday, implying that Sam is not supposed to be at work on Sundays. "Can't" is used to express impossibility or prohibition, indicating that it is not possible for Sam to be at work on this particular day.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Choose the correct item: Phil ...... read or write when he was six years old.
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Can't
- B.
Couldn 't
- C.
Won't
Correct Answer
B. Couldn 'tExplanation
The correct answer is "couldn't" because it indicates that Phil was unable to read or write when he was six years old. The word "couldn't" is the contraction of "could not" which expresses the inability to perform an action in the past.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Choose the correct item: We ...... to be at the office at 8 o'clock every morning.
- A.
Should
- B.
Must
- C.
Have
Correct Answer
C. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "have". This is because the sentence is talking about a habitual action of being at the office at 8 o'clock every morning. "Have" is the correct verb to use in this context to indicate a regular routine or habit.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Choose the correct item: Mom, ............ I go to Jamey 's party on Sunday?
- A.
Can
- B.
Might
- C.
Will
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
The correct answer is "can" because it is used to ask for permission or to express ability. In this context, the speaker is asking their mom if they have permission to go to Jamey's party on Sunday.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, how much or how many: "________is this stripy sweater?" "Mine."
Correct Answer
WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "Whose". In this context, the person is being asked about the ownership of the stripy sweater. The response "Mine" indicates that the sweater belongs to the person being asked. Therefore, the appropriate question word to use is "Whose", as it is used to inquire about possession or ownership.Rate this question:
- 28.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, how much or how many: "________is Irina's house?" "Next to the hospital."
Correct Answer
WhereExplanation
The question is asking for the location of Irina's house. The answer "Next to the hospital" provides the information that the house is located next to the hospital. Therefore, the correct word to fill in the blank is "where."Rate this question:
- 29.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, how much or how many: "________does the party start?" "At 9:00."
Correct Answer
What timeExplanation
The question is asking for the specific time at which the party starts. The answer "What time" is the appropriate response as it directly addresses the question being asked.Rate this question:
- 30.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, how much or how many: " ________does this bicycle cost?" "£25."
Correct Answer
How muchExplanation
The correct answer is "How much." In this question, the speaker is asking about the cost of the bicycle. "How much" is the appropriate question word to use when asking about the price or cost of something.Rate this question:
- 31.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, what, how much or how many: "________is your car?" "The red one."
Correct Answer
WhichExplanation
The question is asking for the identification of the car, and the answer "The red one" indicates that the person is referring to a specific car among a group of cars. Therefore, the appropriate word to fill in the blank is "Which."Rate this question:
- 32.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, what, how much or how many: "________was Sue late?" "Because she overslept."
Correct Answer
WhyExplanation
The question "Why was Sue late?" is asking for the reason behind Sue's lateness. The answer "Because she overslept" provides the explanation for why Sue was late.Rate this question:
- 33.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, what, how much or how many: "________does your boyfriend visit his grandparents?" "Every Monday."
Correct Answer
How oftenExplanation
The question is asking for the frequency at which the boyfriend visits his grandparents. The answer "Every Monday" indicates that the visits occur on a weekly basis. Therefore, the appropriate word to fill in the blank is "how often," as it is used to inquire about the frequency of an action or event.Rate this question:
- 34.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, what, how much or how many: "________is Mark?" "Tina's brother."
Correct Answer
WhoExplanation
The question "Who is Mark?" is asking for the identity of Mark. The response "Tina's brother" provides the information that Mark is the brother of Tina. Therefore, the correct answer is "Who."Rate this question:
- 35.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, what, how much or how many: "________fish did you catch? ""Eight."
Correct Answer
How manyExplanation
The question is asking for the quantity or number of fish that the person caught. The response "Eight" indicates that the person caught eight fish.Rate this question:
- 36.
Fill in: who, whose, which, where, how often, what time, why, what, how much or how many: " ________does your whife do?" "She is a nurse".
Correct Answer
WhatExplanation
The question is asking for information about the wife's occupation. The answer "She is a nurse" provides the requested information, indicating that the wife works as a nurse.Rate this question:
- 37.
Fill in the passive in the appropriate tense: Brunch ________ (serve) in fifteen minutes.
Correct Answer
will be servedExplanation
In this sentence, the verb "serve" is in the passive voice because the subject "Brunch" is receiving the action rather than performing it. The future tense "will be" indicates that the serving of brunch is planned or scheduled to happen in the future. Therefore, the correct answer is "will be served."Rate this question:
- 38.
Fill in the passive in the appropriate tense: The letters________ (type) at the moment.
Correct Answer
are being typedExplanation
The sentence is in the present continuous tense and is in the passive voice. "The letters" is the subject of the sentence, and "are being typed" is the passive verb phrase. This means that someone is currently typing the letters.Rate this question:
- 39.
Fill in the passive in the appropriate tense: Guernica ________ (paint) by Picasso.
Correct Answer
was paintedExplanation
The correct answer is "was painted" because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "Guernica" is receiving the action of being painted by Picasso. The passive voice is used to emphasize the action done to the subject rather than the doer of the action.Rate this question:
- 40.
Fill in the passive in the appropriate tense: The letter ________ (deliver) yet.
Correct Answer
hasn't been delivered, has not been delivered, hasn' t been deliveredExplanation
The correct answer is "hasn't been delivered, has not been delivered, hasn't been delivered." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense and the passive voice is used. The word "hasn't" is a contraction of "has not," which is used with the third person singular subject "letter." The word "been" is used to form the passive voice, and "delivered" is the past participle of the verb "deliver."Rate this question:
- 41.
Fill in the passive in the appropriate tense: Alpha Romeo cars ________ (make) in Italy.
Correct Answer
are madeExplanation
The passive form of the verb "make" in the appropriate tense is "are made". This form indicates that Alpha Romeo cars are the subject of the sentence and that they are the ones being made in Italy.Rate this question:
- 42.
Fill in the passive in the appropriate tense: The thief ________ (arrest) late last night.
Correct Answer
was arrestedExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of arresting the thief has already taken place. Since the subject of the sentence (the thief) is receiving the action of being arrested, the passive voice is used. Therefore, the correct answer is "was arrested."Rate this question:
- 43.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: If you ________ (give) me your address, I will write you a letter.
Correct Answer
giveExplanation
In this sentence, the verb "give" needs to be in the present tense to match the conditional structure of the sentence. The speaker is expressing a hypothetical situation where they are asking for the person's address. Therefore, the correct tense is "give."Rate this question:
- 44.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: If he ________ (be) not such an outstanding actor, he wouldn't have so many admirers.
Correct Answer
wereExplanation
The correct answer is "were". In this conditional sentence, the verb "be" should be in the subjunctive form "were" because it is expressing a hypothetical situation or a contrary-to-fact condition. The sentence is stating that if he were not such an outstanding actor, he wouldn't have so many admirers.Rate this question:
- 45.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: If Peter ________ (work) hard, he would have achieved great progress.
Correct Answer
had workedExplanation
The correct answer is "had worked". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The use of "had worked" suggests that Peter did not actually work hard, but if he had, it would have resulted in great progress.Rate this question:
- 46.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: You say that you did not read yesterday's papers; if you had read them, you ________(see) the announcement.
Correct Answer
would have seenExplanation
The correct answer is "would have seen." This is the correct tense to use in this sentence because it is a hypothetical situation in the past. The speaker is saying that if they had read yesterday's papers, they would have seen the announcement. The use of "would have" indicates a missed opportunity or regret in the past.Rate this question:
- 47.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: Donald is not ill; if Donald ________ (be) ill, he wouldn't play tennis so much.
Correct Answer
wereExplanation
The correct answer is "were". The sentence is in the second conditional form, which is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations. In this case, the sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation where Donald is ill. The verb "were" is the correct form to use with the pronoun "he" in the past tense.Rate this question:
- 48.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: If I were a famous singer, I________ (get) a lot of flowers every day.
Correct Answer
would getExplanation
In this conditional sentence, the speaker is imagining a hypothetical situation where they are a famous singer. The phrase "If I were" indicates that this situation is not true in reality. The verb "get" is in the conditional tense "would get" because it is describing a possible outcome in this hypothetical situation. The speaker believes that if they were a famous singer, they would receive a lot of flowers every day.Rate this question:
- 49.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: If Catherine had returned earlier, she ________(can) see Martin before he left.
Correct Answer
would have been able toExplanation
The correct answer is "would have been able to" because the sentence is in the third conditional form, which is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the past. In this case, the sentence is expressing a regret about Catherine not returning earlier, which would have allowed her to see Martin before he left. The phrase "would have been able to" is the correct tense to use in this context.Rate this question:
- 50.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: He was painting a new picture. We were sure that his new picture ________(be) a masterpiece.
Correct Answer
would beExplanation
In this sentence, the verb "painting" is in the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past. The phrase "We were sure" also suggests that the speaker is talking about a future event from the perspective of the past. Therefore, the correct tense to use for the verb "be" is the future tense, which is "would be." This indicates the speaker's belief or prediction that the new picture will be a masterpiece.Rate this question:
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