New Inside Out Quick Placement Test
- 1.
Roberta ___ from The United States.
- A.
Are
- B.
Is
- C.
Am
- D.
Be
Correct Answer
B. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "Roberta" and indicates that she is from The United States.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What’s ___ name?
- A.
His
- B.
Him
- C.
He
Correct Answer
A. HisExplanation
The correct answer is "his." In this question, we are asking about the name belonging to someone. The possessive pronoun "his" is used to show that the name we are referring to belongs to the person mentioned. Therefore, "his" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 3.
My friend ___ in London
- A.
Living
- B.
Live
- C.
Lives
- D.
Is live
Correct Answer
C. LivesExplanation
The correct answer is "lives" because it agrees with the subject "friend" which is singular. In English, when the subject is singular, we use the verb form that ends in -s or -es. Therefore, "lives" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Where ___?
- A.
Works Tom
- B.
Tom works
- C.
Tom does work
- D.
Does Tom work
Correct Answer
D. Does Tom workExplanation
The correct answer is "does Tom work" because it follows the structure of a question in English. In a question, the auxiliary verb "do" is used to form the question, and it comes before the subject "Tom". The main verb "work" follows the subject. Therefore, "does Tom work" is the correct question form.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I ___ coffe.
- A.
No like
- B.
Not like
- C.
Like don´t
- D.
Don´t like
Correct Answer
D. Don´t likeExplanation
The correct answer is "don't like" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "like" in the present tense. The word "don't" is the contraction of "do not" which is used with the pronoun "I" to form the negative. Therefore, the correct sentence is "I don't like coffee."Rate this question:
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- 6.
‘___ to Australia, Ginny?’ ‘Yes, two years ago.”
- A.
Did you ever go
- B.
Do you ever go
- C.
Have you ever been
- D.
Are you ever going
Correct Answer
C. Have you ever beenExplanation
The correct answer is "Have you ever been". This question is asking about a past experience of going to Australia. The phrase "Have you ever been" is the correct construction to ask about past experiences. The other options, such as "Did you ever go" and "Do you ever go", do not convey the same meaning of a past experience. "Are you ever going" is asking about future plans, which is not relevant to the question.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Tokyo is ___ city I’ve ever lived in.
- A.
The most big
- B.
The bigger
- C.
The biggest
- D.
The more big
Correct Answer
C. The biggestExplanation
The correct answer is "the biggest" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "big". The sentence is comparing Tokyo to other cities the speaker has lived in, implying that Tokyo is the largest or most populous city among them.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A vegetarian is someone ___ doesn’t eat meat.
- A.
Who
- B.
What
- C.
Which
- D.
Whose
Correct Answer
A. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used to refer to a person and is commonly used to introduce a relative clause. In this case, the relative clause "doesn't eat meat" describes the person who is a vegetarian.Rate this question:
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- 9.
I ___ watch TV tonight.
- A.
Am
- B.
Go to
- C.
Going to
- D.
Am going to
Correct Answer
D. Am going toExplanation
The correct answer is "am going to." This is because the sentence is referring to a future action of watching TV tonight. The phrase "am going to" is used to express future plans or intentions. Therefore, it is the most suitable option to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I wish I ___ more money!
- A.
Have
- B.
Had
- C.
Would have
- D.
Was having
Correct Answer
B. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had." This is because the sentence is expressing a hypothetical or unreal condition. The speaker is using the past tense to express a desire for more money that they currently do not have. Using "had" in this context indicates that the speaker wishes they had more money in the past.Rate this question:
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- 11.
___ be famous one day?
- A.
Would you like
- B.
Would you like to
- C.
Do you like
- D.
Do you like to
Correct Answer
B. Would you like toExplanation
The correct answer is "Would you like to." This is because the question is asking about a future possibility or desire, and "Would you like to" is the most appropriate phrase to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 12.
It’s my birthday ___ Friday.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
- D.
By
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, "on" is used to indicate a specific day, which is Friday, on which the speaker's birthday falls.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I ___ eighteen years old.
- A.
Am
- B.
Have
- C.
Have got
Correct Answer
A. AmExplanation
The correct answer is "am" because in this sentence, the verb "am" is used to indicate the present tense and to describe the subject "I". It is the correct form of the verb "to be" for the first person singular pronoun "I".Rate this question:
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- 14.
I ___ a headache.
- A.
Am
- B.
Do
- C.
Have
- D.
Got
Correct Answer
C. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "have". In this sentence, the verb "have" is used to indicate possession or experience of a headache. The verb "am" is used for states of being, "do" is used for actions, and "got" is a colloquial form of "have" that is not grammatically correct in this context.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Do you ___ a uniform at your school?
- A.
Carry
- B.
Wear
- C.
Use
- D.
Hold
Correct Answer
B. WearExplanation
The correct answer is "wear" because when we talk about clothing, we use the verb "wear" to describe the action of putting on clothes or having them on our bodies. In this case, the question is asking if the person wears a uniform at their school, implying that they regularly put on and have the uniform on while attending school.Rate this question:
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- 16.
‘What time is it?’ ‘I have no ___’
- A.
Idea
- B.
Opinion
- C.
Answer
- D.
Time
Correct Answer
A. IdeaExplanation
The phrase "I have no idea" is commonly used to express that one does not know or have any knowledge about something. In this context, when asked about the time, the person is indicating that they do not have any knowledge or understanding of what time it is.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The meal was very expensive. Look at the ___ !
- A.
Ticket
- B.
Receipt
- C.
Invoice
- D.
Bill
Correct Answer
A. Ticket -
- 18.
How many ___ of trousers have you got?
- A.
Items
- B.
Pairs
- C.
Sets
- D.
Times
Correct Answer
B. PairsExplanation
The word "trousers" suggests that the question is referring to a specific type of clothing that is worn on both legs. The term "pairs" is commonly used to describe this type of clothing, as each trouser is typically worn together with another one. Therefore, "pairs" is the most appropriate term to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Joel came back from his holiday in Brazil looking really ___.
- A.
Tanned
- B.
Sunned
- C.
Coloured
- D.
Darkened
Correct Answer
A. TannedExplanation
Joel came back from his holiday in Brazil looking really tanned. This suggests that he spent a lot of time in the sun and his skin has become darker as a result. The word "tanned" specifically refers to the darkening of the skin due to exposure to the sun's rays.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Harry can ___ English.
- A.
To speak
- B.
Speaking
- C.
Speak
- D.
Speaks
Correct Answer
C. SpeakExplanation
The correct answer is "speak" because it is the base form of the verb "to speak" and matches the subject "Harry" in terms of both tense and person.Rate this question:
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- 21.
I’m not interested ___ sports.
- A.
For
- B.
About
- C.
In
- D.
To
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". "In" is used to indicate interest or involvement in a particular activity or subject. In this case, the sentence is stating that the person is not interested in sports.Rate this question:
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- 22.
She likes ___ expensive clothes.
- A.
Wearing
- B.
to wearing
- C.
wear
- D.
is wearing
Correct Answer
A. WearingExplanation
The correct answer is "wearing" because it is the present participle form of the verb "wear" and is used to describe an ongoing action or state. In this sentence, the word "likes" indicates a preference or enjoyment, and "wearing" fits grammatically and contextually as it shows that she enjoys the act of wearing expensive clothes.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Harry ___ his father’s car when the accident happened.
- A.
Was driving
- B.
Drove
- C.
Had driven
- D.
Has been driving
Correct Answer
A. Was drivingExplanation
The correct answer is "was driving". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of driving occurred at a specific point in the past when the accident happened.Rate this question:
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- 24.
I was wondering ___ tell me when the next plane from Chicago arrives?
- A.
Could you
- B.
Can you
- C.
If you could
- D.
if could you
Correct Answer
C. If you couldExplanation
The correct answer is "if you could" because it is grammatically correct and makes sense in the context of the sentence. The speaker is asking if the person they are talking to could provide information about the next plane from Chicago.Rate this question:
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- 25.
If I ___ him, I would have spoken to him, wouldn’t I?
- A.
Saw
- B.
Had seen
- C.
Have seen
- D.
Would have seen
Correct Answer
B. Had seenExplanation
The correct answer is "had seen". This is because the sentence is in the conditional type 3, which is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the past. In this case, the speaker is imagining a past situation where they didn't see the person. Therefore, the correct form is "had seen" to indicate that the action of seeing the person would have happened before the hypothetical situation being discussed.Rate this question:
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- 26.
I like your hair. Where ___?
- A.
Do you have cut
- B.
Have you cut it
- C.
Do you have cut it
- D.
Do you have it cut
Correct Answer
D. Do you have it cutExplanation
This question is asking about the location where the person gets their hair cut. The correct answer is "do you have it cut" because it is asking if the person gets their hair cut at a specific place or by a specific person.Rate this question:
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- 27.
I think Joey must ___ late tonight. His office light is still on.
- A.
Have worked
- B.
Work
- C.
Be working
- D.
To work
Correct Answer
C. Be workingExplanation
The correct answer is "be working". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the current moment. In this case, Joey's office light is still on, suggesting that he is currently working late tonight.Rate this question:
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- 28.
John tells me Jack’s going out with Helen, ___ I find hard to believe.
- A.
Which
- B.
Who
- C.
Whose
- D.
That
Correct Answer
A. WhichExplanation
The correct answer is "which". In this sentence, "which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about Jack going out with Helen. The phrase "I find hard to believe" is the main clause of the sentence, and the relative clause starting with "which" adds more detail to the statement.Rate this question:
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- 29.
What ___ this weekend, Lance?
- A.
Will you do
- B.
Are you doing
- C.
Will you have done
- D.
Do you do
Correct Answer
B. Are you doingExplanation
The correct answer is "are you doing" because the question is asking about Lance's plans for the upcoming weekend. The present continuous tense "are you doing" is used to talk about future plans or arrangements.Rate this question:
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- 30.
The weather has been awful. We’ve had very ___ sunshine this summer.
- A.
Little
- B.
A little
- C.
Few
- D.
A few
Correct Answer
A. LittleExplanation
The correct answer is "little". This is because "little" is used to describe a small amount or quantity. In this context, it means that there has been a small amount of sunshine this summer, indicating that the weather has been mostly cloudy or rainy.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Did you hear what happened to Kate? She ___.
- A.
Is arrested
- B.
Arrested
- C.
Has been arrested
- D.
Is being arrested
Correct Answer
C. Has been arrestedExplanation
The correct answer is "has been arrested". This implies that Kate was arrested in the past and the action of her arrest has already been completed. The phrase "has been" is used to indicate the present perfect tense, which suggests that the arrest occurred recently or has a connection to the present moment.Rate this question:
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- 32.
I ___ football every week
- A.
Play
- B.
Go
- C.
Do
- D.
Have
Correct Answer
A. PlayExplanation
The verb "play" is the correct answer because it is used to describe the action of participating in a sport or game. In this sentence, the speaker is indicating that they engage in the activity of playing football every week. The other options, "go," "do," and "have," do not accurately convey the meaning of participating in a specific sport or game.Rate this question:
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- 33.
___ these days
- A.
I never a newspaper buy
- B.
I never buy a newspaper
- C.
I buy never a newspaper
- D.
Never I buy a newspaper
Correct Answer
B. I never buy a newspaperExplanation
The correct answer is "I never buy a newspaper" because it follows the correct word order in English. In English, the subject typically comes before the verb, so "I" should come before "buy." Additionally, the adverb "never" is placed before the verb to indicate that the action of buying a newspaper does not happen. The other options have incorrect word order or do not adhere to standard English grammar rules.Rate this question:
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