Atoz April Quiz No. 1
Test your command of English with questions taken from real AtoZ lessons.
- 1.
She directed and also _____________ in the movie.
- A.
Watched
- B.
Starred
- C.
Laughed
- D.
Stayed
Correct Answer
B. StarredExplanation
The correct answer is "starred" because it implies that she not only directed the movie but also had a role in it as an actor.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Would you consider _____________ a child from Ethiopia?
- A.
Bathing
- B.
Eating
- C.
Leaving
- D.
Sponsoring
Correct Answer
D. SponsoringExplanation
The question is asking whether the act of sponsoring would be considered as a way to treat a child from Ethiopia. Sponsoring typically involves providing financial support or resources to someone in need, in this case, a child from Ethiopia. Therefore, sponsoring can be seen as a way to support and help a child from Ethiopia.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How on ______________ did you find the tribe in Africa?
- A.
Earth
- B.
Lord
- C.
Sun
- D.
Moon
Correct Answer
A. EarthExplanation
The word "earth" is the correct answer because it is commonly used in the phrase "How on earth," which is an idiomatic expression used to express surprise or disbelief. In this context, the speaker is expressing astonishment at the person's ability to find the tribe in Africa. The other options (lord, sun, moon) do not fit the phrase or make sense in the given context.Rate this question:
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- 4.
My eyes are really itchy and I'm sneezing a lot.There's so ______ pollen in the air.
- A.
Many
- B.
Much
- C.
Very
- D.
Little
Correct Answer
B. MuchExplanation
The correct answer is "much" because the sentence is referring to the amount of pollen in the air, which is usually uncountable. "Much" is the appropriate determiner to use with uncountable nouns like pollen.Rate this question:
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- 5.
My taxi ride was really expensive. _________
- A.
I surprised.
- B.
I was surprised.
Correct Answer
B. I was surprised.Explanation
The correct answer is "I was surprised." The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the taxi ride has already happened. The phrase "I was surprised" indicates that the speaker was taken aback or caught off guard by the high cost of the taxi ride.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A: What did you do last night? B: ___________
- A.
We saw TV.
- B.
We looked TV.
- C.
We looked at TV.
- D.
We watched TV.
Correct Answer
D. We watched TV.Explanation
The correct answer is "We watched TV." This is the most appropriate phrase to use when referring to the activity of watching television. The other options, such as "saw TV" or "looked TV," do not accurately convey the action of actively engaging with the content on television. "Looked at TV" could be interpreted as simply glancing at the television without actively watching anything specific.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A: How long will your friend be in Japan? B: ________________
- A.
He will be here for a week.
- B.
He stays for a week.
- C.
He was here a week.
Correct Answer
A. He will be here for a week.Explanation
The correct answer is "He will be here for a week." This answer indicates the duration of time that the friend will be in Japan. It implies that the friend's stay in Japan will last for a week.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Children shouldn't have too much sugar or caffeinated drinks. It makes them ____________ .
- A.
Exciting
- B.
Excited
Correct Answer
B. ExcitedExplanation
Consuming too much sugar or caffeinated drinks can cause children to become excited. These substances can stimulate the nervous system and increase energy levels, leading to heightened excitement and restlessness in children.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Every year I have to _______ the performance of each of my staff to my boss, and together we determine their bonus.
- A.
Explain
- B.
Describe
- C.
Tell
- D.
Say
Correct Answer
B. DescribeExplanation
The word "describe" is the most suitable choice because it implies providing a detailed account or analysis of the performance of each staff member. This aligns with the task of reporting their performance to the boss in order to determine their bonus. The other options, such as "explain," "tell," or "say," do not convey the same level of specificity and thoroughness that "describe" does in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What did you ____________ over the weekend?
- A.
Head down
- B.
March on
- C.
Get up to
- D.
Rock on
Correct Answer
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