English Training Program - Week 1
There are only 10 questions.
This shouldn't take long.
- 1.
I _____ my car when you arrived.
- A.
Fixing
- B.
Was fix
- C.
Was fixing
Correct Answer
C. Was fixingExplanation
The correct answer is "was fixing." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "fix" needs to be in the past continuous form to indicate an ongoing action that was happening at the time of the arrival.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which sentence is incorrect?
- A.
She is at the office.
- B.
She is coming for dinner.
- C.
She at the mall.
Correct Answer
C. She at the mall.Explanation
The sentence "She at the mall" is incorrect because it is missing the verb "is". In order to form a complete sentence, the correct sentence should be "She is at the mall."Rate this question:
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- 3.
The candidate _______________ at the company
- A.
Still working
- B.
Be still working
- C.
Is still working
Correct Answer
C. Is still workingExplanation
The correct answer is "is still working" because it uses the correct verb tense and subject-verb agreement. "Is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to use with the third-person singular subject "candidate." Additionally, "still working" is the correct verb phrase to indicate that the candidate is currently employed at the company.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE ___ an English actor who has performed in film, television, theatre, and radio.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Were
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the singular subject "Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Margaret Atwood and Mary Shelley ___ arguably the most influential female authors of all time.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Will going to be
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
Margaret Atwood and Mary Shelley are arguably the most influential female authors of all time. This statement suggests that both authors have had a significant impact on literature and have left a lasting legacy in their respective genres. By using the plural form "are," it acknowledges that the influence and importance of these two authors cannot be attributed to just one of them, but rather to both of them collectively.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The letter _______ for me.
- A.
Written
- B.
Was write
- C.
Was written
Correct Answer
C. Was writtenExplanation
The correct answer is "was written". In this sentence, the subject "letter" is the receiver of the action "written". The past tense form "was" is used to indicate that the action of writing occurred in the past. Therefore, "was written" is the appropriate verb form to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Great athletes ______________.
- A.
Are always work hard.
- B.
Are hardworking.
- C.
Hardworking.
Correct Answer
B. Are hardworking.Explanation
The correct answer is "are hardworking." This is because great athletes are known for their dedication and perseverance in their training and performance. They consistently put in the effort and work hard to improve their skills and achieve their goals.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Antidisestablishmentarianism ____ one of the longest words in English.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Am
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The word "Antidisestablishmentarianism" is a single word and refers to a specific concept or belief. Therefore, it should be paired with the singular form of the verb "is".Rate this question:
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- 9.
The show ________________ so far, but I must go home.
- A.
Has been interesting
- B.
Have been interesting
- C.
Has be interesting
Correct Answer
A. Has been interestingExplanation
The correct answer is "has been interesting". This is because the subject of the sentence is "the show," which is singular. Therefore, we need to use the singular form of the verb "to be," which is "has been." Additionally, "interesting" is the correct adjective to describe the show.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which one is correct?
- A.
It happen.
- B.
It is happen.
- C.
It happens.
Correct Answer
C. It happens.Explanation
The correct answer is "It happens." This is the correct form of the sentence because "happens" is the correct verb form to use with the pronoun "it." The other options, "It happen" and "It is happen," are not grammatically correct.Rate this question:
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