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Questions and Answers
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Kim and Greg are talking about Greg's book collection. Listen and select True or False.
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Gina and Ray are outside a restaurant. Listen and choose the right answer.
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Mark Rothko Mark Rothko, one of the greatest painters of the twentieth century, was born in Daugavpils, Latvia in 1903. His father emigrated to the United States, afraid that his sons would be drafted into the Czarist army. Mark stayed in Russia with his mother and older sister; they joined the family later, arriving in the winter of 1913, after a 12-day voyage. Mark moved to New York in the autumn of 1923 and found employment in the garment trade and took up residence on the Upper West Side. It was while he was visiting someone at the Art Students League that he saw students sketching a nude model. According to him, this was the start of his life as an artist. He was twenty years old and had taken some art lessons at school, so his initial experience was far from an immediate calling. In 1936, Mark Rothko began writing a book, which he never completed, about the similarities in the children's art and the work of modern painters. The work of modernists, which was influenced by primitive art, could, according to him, be compared to that of children in that "child art transforms itself into primitivism, which is only the child producing a mimicry of himself." In this same work, he said that "the fact that one usually begins with drawing is already academic. We start with colour." It was not long before his multiforms developed into the style he is remembered for; in 1949 Rothko exhibited these new works at the Betty Parsons Gallery. For critic Harold Rosenberg, the paintings were a revelation. Rothko had, after painting his first multiform, secluded himself to his home in East Hampton on Long Island, only inviting a very few people, including Rosenberg, to view the new paintings. The discovery of his definitive form came at a period of great grief; his mother Kate died in October 1948 and it was at some point during that winter that Rothko chanced upon the striking symmetrical rectangular blocks of two to three opposing or contrasting, yet complementary colours. As part of this new uniformity of artistic vision, his paintings and drawings no longer had individual titles; from this point on they were simply untitled, numbered or dated. However, to assist in distinguishing one work from another, dealers would sometimes add the primary colours to the name. Additionally, for the next few years, Rothko painted in oil only on large vertical canvasses. This was done to overwhelm the viewer, or, in his words, to make the viewer feel enveloped within the picture. On February 25, 1970, Oliver Steindecker, Rothko’s assistant, found him in his kitchen, lying on the floor in front of the sink, covered in blood. His arms had been cut open with a razor. The emergency doctor arrived on the scene minutes later to pronounce him dead as the result of suicide; it was discovered during the autopsy that he had also overdosed on anti-depressants. He was just 66 years old.
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Where __________ (John/live)?
Explanation
The given correct answer "did John live" is the correct question form in the past tense. It follows the structure of a question in the past simple tense, where the auxiliary verb "did" is used to form questions and the main verb "live" is in its base form. This question is asking about the location or place where John lived in the past.Rate this question:
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How long ________ (he/be) in Southhampton?
Explanation
The correct answer is "has he been" because the question is asking about the duration of time that "he" has spent in Southhampton. The phrase "has he been" is the correct form of the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.Rate this question:
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I _________ (decided) to do an ICT course to improve my computer skills.
Explanation
The correct answer is "have decided, 've decided." In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a past action of deciding to do an ICT course. The verb "decided" is in the present perfect tense, which is formed by using "have" + past participle. The contraction "'ve" is a shortened form of "have" used in informal speech. Therefore, both "have decided" and "'ve decided" are correct forms to indicate the past action of deciding.Rate this question:
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Type question here. Example: Practice makes you ________When is the next bus due? I _________ (wait) at this stop for half an hour.
Explanation
The correct answer for this question is "have been waiting, 've been waiting". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present. The word "have been waiting" is the full form, while "'ve been waiting" is the contraction. Both forms are correct and can be used interchangeably.Rate this question:
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I have never go to China, but my sister _____ (spend) three months there last year.
Explanation
The sentence is in the past tense and refers to an action that happened in the past. The word "spent" is the past tense form of the verb "spend," which is the correct form to use in this context. It indicates that the sister had the experience of spending three months in China last year, even though the speaker themselves have never been to China.Rate this question:
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I didn't hear my alarm clock this morning, so by the time I got to the station, my train ___________ (already leave)
Explanation
The use of "has already left" indicates that the train departed before the speaker arrived at the station. The phrase "has already" suggests that the action of leaving occurred in the past but is still relevant to the present moment. Therefore, it implies that the train left prior to the speaker's arrival at the station.Rate this question:
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I haven't finished my assignment yet, although I __________ (work) on it for nearly three days.
Explanation
The correct answer is "have been working, 've been working". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The word "have been" is the present perfect form of the verb "to be" and is used to indicate that the action has been happening. The word "'ve been" is the contraction of "have been" and is used to show that the action is still ongoing. Therefore, the correct answer is "have been working, 've been working".Rate this question:
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Well, I _______ (read) a magazine in the doctor's waiting room and quite by chance I saw an ad for the college.
Explanation
The verb "read" is the correct answer because it matches the tense and subject of the sentence. The sentence is in past tense, and the subject "I" is the one performing the action of reading. Therefore, "read" is the appropriate past tense form of the verb to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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Mark wrote about 20 application letters, but he ______ (receive) any job offers yet.
Explanation
The correct answer is "hasn't received" because it indicates that Mark has not yet received any job offers despite writing 20 application letters. This answer is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue up to the present moment.Rate this question:
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Tom comes from Birmingham, and that's where he ______ (grow) up, but at the moment, he lives in Southampton.
Explanation
The correct answer is "grew". This is because the sentence is talking about Tom's past, specifically where he grew up. The verb "grow" is used in the past tense to indicate that Tom's upbringing in Birmingham has already happened.Rate this question:
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I'm afraid I can't come round this afternoon because _______ tennis with Sarah.
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I'm going to play
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I'm playing
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I'll have played
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I'll play
Correct Answer
B. I'm playingExplanation
The correct answer is "I'm playing" because the phrase "I'm afraid I can't come round this afternoon" suggests that the person is declining an invitation or request. The phrase "because I'm playing tennis with Sarah" explains the reason for not being able to come. The present continuous tense "I'm playing" is used to refer to a planned activity or arrangement in the near future.Rate this question:
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The train _____ in half an hour, so we'd better hurry.
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Will leave
- B.
Will be leaving
- C.
Hopes to leave
- D.
Leaves
Correct Answer
D. LeavesExplanation
The correct answer is "leaves" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a habitual or scheduled action. The verb "leaves" indicates that the train regularly departs in half an hour, suggesting that the speaker and the listener need to hurry to catch it.Rate this question:
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This time next week, _________ on a beach in the Canary Islands. I can't wait!
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We'll lie
- B.
We'll be lying
- C.
We'll have lain
- D.
We're lying
Correct Answer
B. We'll be lyingExplanation
The correct answer is "we'll be lying." This is because the sentence is referring to a specific point in the future, "this time next week," and the action of lying on a beach in the Canary Islands will be ongoing at that time. The future continuous tense, "will be lying," is used to express an action that will be happening at a specific point in the future.Rate this question:
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I don't think ________ the competition, but you never know!
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I win
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I'll win
- C.
I'm going to won
- D.
I'll be winning
Correct Answer
B. I'll winExplanation
The phrase "I don't think" suggests doubt or uncertainty about the outcome of the competition. The use of "I'll win" in the answer indicates a future action or intention to win, which aligns with the possibility mentioned in the statement. The other options ("I win," "I'm going to won," "I'll be winning") do not convey the same sense of certainty or intention. Therefore, "I'll win" is the most appropriate choice for completing the sentence.Rate this question:
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When he leaves university, Geoff _______ some travelling before looking for a job.
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Is doing
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Is thinking of do
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Will have done
- D.
Hopes to do
Correct Answer
D. Hopes to doExplanation
Geoff's intention after leaving university is to do some traveling before searching for a job. The phrase "hopes to do" indicates his desire and plan to engage in this activity. The other options do not convey the same meaning or intention as "hopes to do."Rate this question:
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Oh no, it's already 8.30 and the bus isn't here yet. __________ late for work again!
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I'm being
- B.
I'll have been
- C.
I'll be
- D.
I'm going to be
Correct Answer
D. I'm going to beExplanation
The phrase "going to be" is used to talk about future plans or intentions. In this context, the speaker is expressing their prediction or expectation that they will be late for work again.Rate this question:
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___________ this book by the time you get here tomorrow.
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I'll have finished
- B.
I'm finishing
- C.
I finish
- D.
I'll finish
Correct Answer
A. I'll have finishedExplanation
The correct answer is "I'll have finished" because the sentence is in the future perfect tense, indicating an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future. The phrase "by the time you get here tomorrow" indicates that the action of finishing the book will be completed before the specified time in the future.Rate this question:
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Tom and Paula are very late. All the food ______ by the time they get here.
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Will be eating
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Will have eaten
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Will have been eaten
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Is eaten
Correct Answer
C. Will have been eatenExplanation
The correct answer is "will have been eaten" because it indicates that the food will be completely consumed before Tom and Paula arrive. This form of the future perfect tense implies that the eating of the food will be finished at a specific point in the future.Rate this question:
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Sue ______ to visit this weekend. We arranged it months ago, don't you remember?
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Comes
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Is going to come
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Will come
- D.
Is coming
Correct Answer
D. Is comingExplanation
The sentence suggests that Sue had made plans to visit this weekend and it was arranged months ago. The use of "is coming" in the answer indicates that the visit is already scheduled and will happen in the near future.Rate this question:
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This is the bank _____ was robbed yesterday.
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Who
- B.
Which
- C.
What
- D.
Option4
Correct Answer(s)
A. Who
B. WhichExplanation
The correct answer is "who, which" because in the given sentence, we are referring to a person or a thing that was robbed. "Who" is used to refer to a person, while "which" is used to refer to a thing. Since we are not given any specific information about whether it was a person or a thing that was robbed, both "who" and "which" can be used in this context.Rate this question:
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A boy _____ sister is in my class was at the bank at the time.
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Whose
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Who
- C.
Which
- D.
Option4
Correct Answer
A. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "whose". This is because "whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this sentence, it is indicating that the boy's sister is in my class.Rate this question:
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The man ______ robbed the bank, had two pistols.
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Whose
- B.
What
- C.
Who
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used to refer to a person and is the subject of the sentence. In this case, "who" is used to describe the man who robbed the bank and had two pistols.Rate this question:
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He wore a mask __________ made him look like Mickey Mouse.
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When
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Who
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Which
- D.
Option4
Correct Answer
C. WhichExplanation
The correct answer is "which" because it is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the mask. The relative clause "which made him look like Mickey Mouse" describes the mask and explains its effect on the person wearing it.Rate this question:
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He came with a friend _________ outside the car.
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When
- B.
Who
- C.
What
- D.
Option4
Correct Answer
A. WhenExplanation
The correct answer is "when" because it is a conjunction that is used to introduce a subordinate clause indicating the time at which an action or event takes place. In this case, the phrase "when outside the car" provides additional information about the time when the person came with a friend.Rate this question:
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The woman _________ gave him the money was young.
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Which
- B.
Who
- C.
What
- D.
Option4
Correct Answer(s)
A. Which
B. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who". In this sentence, we are referring to a specific woman who gave him the money. "Who" is used to refer to people, so it is the appropriate choice in this context. "Which" is used to refer to things or animals, so it would not be suitable in this sentence.Rate this question:
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The woman_________ is sitting at the desk is Mr Winter's secretary.
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Whose
- B.
Why
- C.
Who
- D.
Where
Correct Answer(s)
A. Whose
C. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "whose" because it is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this sentence, it is used to show that the woman sitting at the desk belongs to Mr. Winter as his secretary. The word "who" is also a possible answer, but it is not as suitable in this context as it does not convey the possessive meaning required in the sentence.Rate this question:
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I cannot remember the reason __________ he wanted us to leave
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Where
- B.
Whose
- C.
Why
- D.
How
Correct Answer(s)
A. Where
C. WhyExplanation
The correct answer is "why". In the given sentence, the speaker cannot remember the reason for someone wanting them to leave. The word "why" is used to ask for the reason or cause of something, which fits perfectly in the context of the sentence. "Where" refers to a location, "whose" indicates possession, and "how" asks about the manner or method.Rate this question:
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Jane, __________ mother is a physician, is very good at biology.
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Who
- B.
Which
- C.
That
- D.
Whose
Correct Answer
D. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "whose". "Whose" is used to show possession and is used to indicate that Jane's mother is a physician. This sentence structure is commonly used to provide additional information about the subject.Rate this question:
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Combine the sentences with relative clauses (Decide whether to use commas or not.) A monk is a man. The man has devoted his life to God.
Correct Answer
A monk is a man who has devoted his life to God.Explanation
The correct answer combines the two sentences by using a relative clause. It states that a monk, who is a man, has devoted his life to God. The use of the relative pronoun "who" connects the two ideas and shows that the man is the one who has made this dedication.Rate this question:
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Combine the sentences with relative clauses (Decide whether to use commas or not) There are several reasons for the closure of the school. Most of the reasons have already been explained fully.
Correct Answer
There are several reasons for the closure of the school most of which have already been explained fullyExplanation
The correct answer combines the two sentences by using a relative clause ("most of which") to connect the reasons for the closure of the school with the fact that they have already been explained fully. This creates a more concise and cohesive sentence structure.Rate this question:
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'Keep me ________, OK? I want to hear all the news.'
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Secret
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Calm
- C.
Informed
- D.
Waiting
Correct Answer
C. InformedExplanation
The phrase "Keep me informed, OK? I want to hear all the news" suggests that the speaker wants to be kept up-to-date and knowledgeable about any new information or developments. They express a desire to stay informed and be in the loop. Therefore, the correct answer is "informed."Rate this question:
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Even though he is retired, organizing his local neighbors' committee keeps him really _______.
- A.
Busy
- B.
Calm
- C.
Awake
- D.
Informed
Correct Answer
A. BusyExplanation
The correct answer is "busy" because even though the person is retired, they are engaged in organizing their local neighbors' committee, which suggests that they have a lot of tasks and responsibilities to handle. This indicates that they are actively occupied and have a busy schedule.Rate this question:
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'Hey, keep your _______! It isn't that serious.'
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Calm
- B.
Shirt on
- C.
Informed
- D.
Low profile
Correct Answer
B. Shirt onExplanation
The phrase "keep your shirt on" is an idiom that means to remain calm or patient in a situation. In this context, the speaker is telling the person to stay calm because the situation is not as serious as they may think.Rate this question:
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He doesn't have many friends. Perhaps that's because he likes to keep people at _______.
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Awake
- B.
Secret
- C.
Arm's length
- D.
Busy
Correct Answer
C. Arm's lengthExplanation
The phrase "keep people at arm's length" means to maintain a certain distance or detachment from others. This suggests that the person in question prefers to have limited social interactions and does not form close relationships easily. This could be the reason why he doesn't have many friends.Rate this question:
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I find it really difficult to keep _____ when people say things based on prejudice.
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Secret
- B.
Shut
- C.
Low profile
- D.
Calm
Correct Answer
D. CalmExplanation
When people say things based on prejudice, it can be challenging to maintain a sense of calm. Prejudiced comments can be hurtful and offensive, and it is natural to feel angry or upset in such situations. However, remaining calm allows for better communication and understanding. It helps to prevent escalating the situation and allows for a more productive response. By staying calm, one can address the prejudice in a composed manner and potentially educate the person making the comments.Rate this question:
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I never tell her anything because she can't keep a _______.
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Secret
- B.
Shirty on
- C.
Shut
- D.
Calm
Correct Answer
A. SecretExplanation
The correct answer is "secret" because the sentence implies that the person mentioned in the statement cannot keep information confidential. This suggests that they are likely to reveal or share any information that is told to them, indicating a lack of ability to keep a secret.Rate this question:
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If you don't want people to notice you, it's best to keep a _______.
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Shirt on
- B.
Calm
- C.
Low profile
- D.
Shut
Correct Answer
C. Low profileExplanation
Keeping a low profile means to avoid attracting attention or notice from others. In the context of the question, if someone does not want to be noticed, it is best for them to keep a low profile. This could involve behaving discreetly, not drawing attention to oneself, or avoiding any actions or behaviors that might make them stand out. By keeping a low profile, they can blend in and go unnoticed by others.Rate this question:
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'Keep your mouth _____. You'll get into trouble if you say anything.'
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Busy
- B.
Waiting
- C.
Shut
- D.
Awake
Correct Answer
C. ShutExplanation
In this sentence, the phrase "Keep your mouth shut" means to remain silent or not speak. The speaker is advising someone to refrain from saying anything because it may lead to trouble. Therefore, "shut" is the correct answer as it fits the context and conveys the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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She kept me __________ for 25 minutes. I was about to leave when she turned up.
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Waited
- B.
Waiting
- C.
To wait
- D.
Been waiting
Correct Answer
B. WaitingExplanation
The correct answer is "waiting" because the sentence is in the past tense, and "waiting" is the correct past participle form of the verb "wait." It indicates that the speaker was in the state of waiting for 25 minutes before the other person arrived.Rate this question:
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The neighbors party ____________ me awake all night.
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Have kept
- B.
's keeping
- C.
Kept
- D.
Have been keeping
Correct Answer
C. KeptExplanation
The correct answer is "kept". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and requires a verb form that indicates a completed action. "Kept" is the past tense form of the verb "keep" and correctly expresses that the neighbors' party caused the speaker to stay awake all night in the past.Rate this question:
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- 45.
Most of Greg's books are from his family and friends.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that Greg's books mostly come from his family and friends. However, the correct answer is false, indicating that most of Greg's books do not come from his family and friends.Rate this question:
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Greg an Kim are going to go to Bernard's Books this afternoon.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
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Kim is going to take some of her old books to the bookstore.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Kim is going to take some of her old books to the bookstore. This statement implies that Kim has old books that she wants to sell or exchange at the bookstore. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 48.
Kim thinks Greg ought to get some more books.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that Kim believes Greg should acquire additional books. However, the answer is false, indicating that Kim does not think Greg needs more books.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Gina and Ray are going to a party at the restaurant.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Gina and Ray are going to a party at the restaurant" is false. It implies that both Gina and Ray are attending a party at the restaurant, but there is no information provided to support this claim. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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Gina and Ray can't hear the man who is talking in the restaurant.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Gina and Ray are unable to hear the man who is talking in the restaurant. This implies that there is a problem with their ability to perceive or understand the man's speech. Therefore, the statement "Gina and Ray can't hear the man who is talking in the restaurant" is true.Rate this question:
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