1.
______ last week, the documents have been translated into Arabic.
Correct Answer
A. Since
Explanation
The correct answer is "Since" because it indicates that the translation of the documents into Arabic occurred at some point in the past week. "In" would imply that the translation happened within the week, but does not specify when. "From" is not a valid option, as it is grammatically incorrect. "For" would suggest that the translation happened over a period of time, rather than a specific point in time.
2.
Mosab finally _________ Chicago a week ago.
Correct Answer
C. Reached
Explanation
The correct answer is "reached" because it is the past tense form of the verb "reach". In the given sentence, the action of reaching Chicago happened in the past, so the past tense form of the verb is required.
3.
I ________ this phone for more than two years. I'm thinking about buying a new one
Correct Answer
B. Have had
Explanation
The correct answer is "have had". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just been completed. "Have had" is the correct verb form to indicate that the speaker has owned the phone for more than two years and is still currently owning it.
4.
Ahmad ________ that traveling is much more fun than swimming.
Correct Answer
A. Believes
Explanation
The correct answer is "believes." This is because the sentence is in the present tense, and "believes" is the correct present tense form of the verb "believe."
5.
Jon ________ already _______ his books when he started school.
Correct Answer
C. Had/bought
Explanation
The correct answer is "had bought". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that happened before another past action. The word "had" is used to show that the buying occurred before Jon went to school.
6.
Sam _______ in the pool at 3:30 .
Correct Answer
A. Swims
Explanation
The correct answer is "swims" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a habitual action.
7.
The concert _______ at 7:30 and _______ at 10:00 o'clock last night
Correct Answer
B. Started , ended
Explanation
The correct answer is "started, ended." This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, the concert, that began at 7:30 and finished at 10:00 o'clock last night. Therefore, the correct verb forms to use are the past tense of "start" and "end," which are "started" and "ended" respectively.
8.
Since 2008 , he ________ his son every year .
Correct Answer
C. Has visited
Explanation
The correct answer is "has visited." This is because the sentence is talking about an action that started in the past (since 2008) and is still continuing in the present. The present perfect tense "has visited" is used to indicate an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.
9.
Ali _____ to the school these days .
Correct Answer
C. Is going
Explanation
The action, going to school, is still happening continuously in the present - “these days”. Because of this, the answer is “is going”.
10.
Children _________before I arrived .
Correct Answer
B. Were playing
Explanation
The correct answer is "were playing." This is because the question is asking about an action that occurred before the speaker arrived. The past continuous tense "were playing" indicates an ongoing action in the past.
11.
Men ______ to the Eid prayer on Eid al-Fiter
Correct Answer
C. Go
Explanation
The sentence is discussing a habitual action that occurs on Eid al-Fiter, which is the Eid prayer. The correct answer is "go" because it is the present simple form of the verb that matches the subject "Men." This implies that men regularly or habitually go to the Eid prayer on Eid al-Fiter. The other options, "had been going" and "is going," do not fit the context of the sentence as they indicate past continuous and present continuous tenses, which do not convey the habitual nature of the action.
12.
When I arrived last night, I knew that my mom _________ delicious dinner.
Correct Answer
C. Was cooking
Explanation
The correct answer is "was cooking". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to a specific moment in the past when the speaker arrived last night. The verb "knew" also indicates that the action of cooking had already been completed by the time the speaker arrived, so the past continuous tense "was cooking" is not appropriate.
13.
SpongeBob SquarePants, the popular cartoon, _____ a long time ago.
Correct Answer
D. Was created
Explanation
The correct answer is "was created." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to an action that happened in the past. "Was created" is the correct past tense form of the verb "create" to match the subject "SpongeBob SquarePants, the popular cartoon."
14.
I'm going to the dentist to ____ my teeth ______
Correct Answer
B. Have / checked
Explanation
The correct answer is "have / checked." In this sentence, the speaker is indicating that they are going to the dentist for a specific purpose, which is to have their teeth checked. The verb "have" is used to show that the speaker is having someone else perform the action of checking their teeth. The word "checked" is the past participle form of the verb "check," which agrees with the auxiliary verb "have."
15.
Which sentence correctly uses the modal verb "might" to indicate possibility?
Correct Answer
C. She might go to the store later.
Explanation
Modal verbs in English (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would) are used with the base form of the verb (the infinitive without "to") to express abilities, possibilities, permissions, or obligations. In this case, "might" is used to suggest a possibility, and it must be followed directly by the base form of the verb, which is "go" in this context. The other options incorrectly pair "might" with other verb forms or structures.
16.
I ______ many friends, but Steve is my closest.
Correct Answer
A. Have
Explanation
The correct answer is "have". In this sentence, the speaker is talking about their current situation, stating that they have many friends. The word "have" is the correct form of the verb to use when talking about multiple friends.
17.
You should (get) your book.
Correct Answer
A. Bring
Explanation
The correct answer is "Bring" because it implies that the speaker wants the person to physically bring the book to their current location. "Take" would imply that the speaker wants the person to physically move the book to a different location. "Buy" and "Obtain" suggest acquiring the book, but not necessarily physically bringing it to the speaker.
18.
I, at last, _____ into a flat of my own.
Correct Answer
A. Have moved
Explanation
The correct answer is "Have moved." This is because the phrase "at last" indicates that the action of moving into a flat has recently been completed. The present perfect tense "have moved" is used to describe an action that happened in the past but is still relevant in the present.
19.
Which of the following is (are) a signal word for a cause?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
The signal words "Because," "Since," and "Because of" all indicate a cause in a sentence. These words are used to introduce the reason or cause behind an action or event. "Because" is commonly used to show a cause and effect relationship, while "Since" is used to indicate a specific point in time or a duration of time that led to the cause. "Because of" is used to express the reason or cause of something. Therefore, all of these signal words can be used to indicate a cause in a sentence.
20.
We're going to_______ this evening for a parent-teacher meeting.
Correct Answer
C. The school
Explanation
The correct answer is "the school" because the phrase "this evening" suggests a specific evening that is being referred to. Therefore, it is more appropriate to use the definite article "the" before "school" to indicate that the meeting is taking place at a particular school.
21.
The school bus_______ it still looks dirty.
Correct Answer
A. Hasn't been cleaned properly
Explanation
The correct answer is "hasn't been cleaned properly." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues into the present. The use of "hasn't" indicates that the cleaning of the school bus has not been completed or done properly.
22.
Ahmad _______ Arabic; this semester he _____ English.
Correct Answer
B. Teaches/is teaching
Explanation
The correct answer is "teaches/is teaching" because the sentence is describing Ahmad's language abilities. The first blank should be filled with "teaches" to indicate that Ahmad teaches Arabic. The second blank should be filled with "is teaching" to indicate that he is currently teaching English.
23.
I didn't notice______ change in the schedule.
Correct Answer
C. Any
Explanation
The phrase "I didn't notice any change in the schedule" implies that the speaker did not observe or perceive any alteration in the schedule. The word "any" suggests that there were no changes at all, regardless of the number or significance of potential modifications.
24.
I like to live in Moscow, Russia, because it ________
Correct Answer
C. Is always snowing
Explanation
The correct answer is "is always snowing" because it indicates a continuous and ongoing action of snowing in Moscow, Russia. This suggests that the speaker prefers living in a place where there is constant snowfall.