English Grammar And Vocabulary Exam: Quiz
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Welcome to the English Grammar and Vocabulary Exam Quiz. Proper use of grammar and vocabulary helps you to build a sentence with structure and format. Reading about all of the grammar variables and vocabulary helps give us a fresh perspective on writing and speaking English. Take this quiz and look at how much you understand this.
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He used to observe the stars from his attic through the
- A.
Roof window
- B.
Skylight
- C.
French windows
- D.
Attic window
Correct Answer
B. SkylightExplanation
The correct answer is skylight. A skylight is a window installed in the roof of a building, allowing natural light to enter from above. In this context, the person used to observe the stars from their attic, indicating that the window they used was located on the roof. The terms "roof window," "French windows," and "attic window" do not specifically refer to a window on the roof, making them incorrect choices.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The inside of an apple is called the
- A.
Core
- B.
Kernel
- C.
Stone
- D.
Peel
Correct Answer
A. CoreExplanation
The inside of an apple is called the core because it refers to the central part of the fruit that contains the seeds. The core is typically surrounded by the flesh of the apple and is often discarded when eating the fruit.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In England, it is easy to drive at night because of the... along the middle of the road.
- A.
Warning lights
- B.
Cat's eyes
- C.
Signposts
- D.
Indicators
Correct Answer
B. Cat's eyesExplanation
In England, it is easy to drive at night because of the "cat's eyes" along the middle of the road. Cat's eyes are reflective road studs that are embedded in the road surface. They are designed to reflect the headlights of vehicles, making it easier for drivers to see the road ahead and stay in their lanes. These cat's eyes act as a form of guidance and help improve visibility and safety during nighttime driving.Rate this question:
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People are ...to wear reflectors on their clothing when walking along a road in the dark.
- A.
Warned
- B.
Suggested
- C.
Informed
- D.
Adviced
Correct Answer
D. AdvicedExplanation
The correct answer is "advised" because it is common practice and a safety measure for people to wear reflectors on their clothing when walking along a road in the dark. This advice is given to increase visibility and reduce the risk of accidents, especially for pedestrians who may be difficult to see in low light conditions.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A cat licks its...before it washes its face.
- A.
Tail
- B.
Fur
- C.
Paw
- D.
Claws
Correct Answer
C. PawExplanation
Before a cat washes its face, it licks its paws. Cats have a grooming behavior where they lick their paws and then use their wet paws to clean their face. Licking the paws helps to moisten them and transfer the saliva onto their face, which acts as a natural cleanser. Therefore, the correct answer is paw.Rate this question:
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You haven't seen my knitting ...anywhere, have you? I can't find them.
- A.
Pins
- B.
Rods
- C.
Sticks
- D.
Needles
Correct Answer
D. NeedlesExplanation
The question states that the person is looking for their knitting and asks if the respondent has seen them anywhere. The options given are pins, rods, sticks, and needles. Out of these options, needles are the most appropriate answer as they are commonly used in knitting. The use of "them" in the question also suggests that the person is referring to multiple items, further supporting the choice of needles.Rate this question:
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I've just read an ________( a---d--- ) version of the novel War and Peace. It was only one hundred pages long.
Correct Answer
abridgedExplanation
The word "abridged" means to shorten or condense a literary work. In this context, the speaker mentions that they have read an "abridged" version of the novel War and Peace, which was only one hundred pages long. This suggests that the version they read was a shortened or condensed version of the original novel, likely omitting certain parts or details to make it more concise.Rate this question:
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The beach was ________ (d-s-----). There wasn't a soul to be seen anywhere.
Correct Answer
desertedExplanation
The correct answer is "deserted". This word is used to describe a place that is empty or abandoned, with no people around. In the given sentence, it indicates that the beach was completely empty, with no one in sight.Rate this question:
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He gave us a very ________(v---d) account of his journey.
Correct Answer
vividExplanation
The word "vivid" means something that is clear, detailed, and intense. In the given sentence, it is mentioned that "He gave us a very vivid account of his journey." This means that the person described his journey in a way that was extremely clear and detailed, allowing the listeners to have a clear picture of what happened during the journey.Rate this question:
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Everyone agreed. The vote was ________ (u----m---).
Correct Answer
unanimousExplanation
The word "unanimous" means that everyone in a group or assembly is in complete agreement or has the same opinion. In this context, the sentence states that everyone agreed, indicating that there was no dissent or disagreement among the individuals involved. Therefore, the word "unanimous" accurately describes the situation where the vote was unanimous.Rate this question:
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Before Jennifer won the lottery, she ...any kind of contest.
- A.
Hasn't entered
- B.
Doesn't enter
- C.
Wasn't entering
- D.
Hadn't entered
Correct Answer
D. Hadn't enteredExplanation
This sentence is in the past perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that was completed before another past action. The use of "hadn't entered" indicates that Jennifer did not enter any kind of contest before she won the lottery.Rate this question:
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- 12.
While he was washing his new car, Mr. De Rosa... a small dent in the rear fender.
- A.
Discovered
- B.
Has discovered
- C.
Was discovering
- D.
Is discovering
Correct Answer
A. DiscoveredExplanation
The correct answer is "discovered" because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of finding the small dent in the rear fender happened at a specific point in the past while Mr. De Rosa was washing his new car.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The next time Paul...to New York, he will visit the Metropolitan Museum's famous collection of international musical instruments.
- A.
Will fly
- B.
Flies
- C.
Has flown
- D.
Will have flown
Correct Answer
B. FliesExplanation
The correct answer is "flies" because the sentence is talking about a future event, indicating that Paul will visit the museum the next time he goes to New York. In this case, the verb should be in the simple present tense to express a regular or habitual action.Rate this question:
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- 14.
By the time the young birds... the nest for good, they will have learned how to fly.
- A.
Will leave
- B.
Will have left
- C.
Leave
- D.
Are leaving
Correct Answer
C. LeaveExplanation
The correct answer is "leave" because the sentence is talking about a future action that will happen before another future action. The young birds will leave the nest for good, and this action will happen before they learn how to fly. The verb "leave" in the simple present tense is used to indicate a future action, and it matches the tense of the second part of the sentence, which uses the future perfect tense ("will have learned").Rate this question:
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The last time I ..in Athens, the weather was hot and humid.
- A.
Had been
- B.
Was
- C.
Am
- D.
Will have been
Correct Answer
B. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is referring to a past event in Athens. The phrase "the last time I" indicates that the speaker is talking about a specific point in the past, and the verb "was" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to be" to use in this context.Rate this question:
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