1.
Use the prompts to make a sentence using infinitives to explain purpose,I went to the bank (cash / a check)
Explanation
The sentence "I went to the bank to cash a check" uses the infinitive phrase "to cash a check" to explain the purpose of going to the bank. The purpose of the action of going to the bank was to cash a check.
2.
Use the prompts to make a sentence using infinitives to explain purpose,We got to the stadium early (get / a good parking place)
Explanation
The purpose of getting to the stadium early was to secure a good parking place.
3.
Use the prompts to make a suggestion with should.Speaking in class upsets the teachers.(we / not / talk in class)
Explanation
The correct answer suggests that it is not appropriate to speak in class because it upsets the teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that we should refrain from talking in class. Another option is to use the contraction "shouldn't" instead of "should not" to convey the same meaning.
4.
Use the prompts to make a suggestion with should.It’s been a long time since I visited my grandparents.(I / visit / them)
Explanation
The correct answer is "I should visit them" because the sentence is expressing a suggestion or recommendation. The use of "should" indicates that it would be a good idea or the right thing to do to visit the grandparents after a long time.
5.
Use the prompts to make a sentence using the structure “It is + adjective + infinitive”(Important / study) before important tests.
Explanation
The structure "It is + adjective + infinitive" is used to express the importance of an action. In this case, the adjective "important" is used to emphasize the significance of studying before important tests. By using this structure, the sentence conveys the idea that studying before important tests is crucial or necessary.
6.
Use the prompts to make a sentence using the structure “It is + adjective + infinitive”(Recommendable / put ice) on a swollen joint.
Explanation
The structure "It is recommendable to put ice on a swollen joint" is used to suggest or advise that putting ice on a swollen joint is a good or advisable action to take. The phrase "It's recommendable to put ice on a swollen joint" conveys the same meaning in a more informal way. Both sentences express the idea that using ice on a swollen joint is a recommended course of action.
7.
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.Susan's coming to the party on her own. ___ boyfriend's staying at home.
Correct Answer
C. Her
Explanation
The correct answer is "Her" because it is referring to Susan's boyfriend. Since Susan is coming to the party on her own, it implies that her boyfriend is staying at home. Therefore, the pronoun "her" is used to show possession.
8.
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.____ best friend lives in London so I only see her about once every two years.
Correct Answer
B. My
Explanation
The correct answer is "My". In this sentence, the possessive pronoun "My" is needed to indicate that the speaker is referring to their own best friend. The pronoun "Mine" would not be appropriate in this context, as it is used to show ownership of a noun rather than to refer to a person. "I" is a subject pronoun and "Me" is an object pronoun, neither of which would be suitable in this sentence.
9.
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.That is a nice family photo! Which one is ____ sister?
Correct Answer
A. Your
Explanation
The correct answer is "your" because it is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this context, the speaker is asking which person in the photo is the sister of the person they are speaking to. "Yours" is not correct because it is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by the person being spoken to. "You" and "you're" are also not correct because they are not possessive pronouns.
10.
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.This one is mine, so that one must be ___ .
Correct Answer
B. His
Explanation
The correct answer is "his" because it agrees with the possessive form of the pronoun "one." In the sentence, the speaker is referring to something that belongs to them, so they are implying that the other item must belong to someone else. Therefore, "his" is the most appropriate choice to indicate possession by a male person.
11.
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.I'd like you to meet Rita. She's a great friend of ______ .
Correct Answer
D. Ours
Explanation
The correct answer is "ours" because it is used to indicate possession. In this sentence, the speaker is referring to Rita as a friend of the group they belong to. Therefore, "ours" is the appropriate choice as it shows that Rita is a friend of the speaker and the speaker's group.
12.
Determine if the order of the adjectives in this sentence is correct or incorrect.He was wearing an ugly old flannel shirt.
Correct Answer
A. CORRECT
Explanation
The order of the adjectives in the sentence "He was wearing an ugly old flannel shirt" is correct. Adjectives in English generally follow a specific order, which is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In this sentence, "ugly" (opinion) comes before "old" (age), which is the correct order.
13.
Determine if the order of the adjectives in this sentence is correct or incorrect.Pass me the plastic big blue cups.
Correct Answer
B. INCORRECT
Explanation
The order of the adjectives in the sentence "Pass me the plastic big blue cups" is incorrect. In English, the usual order of adjectives is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In this sentence, the correct order would be "Pass me the big blue plastic cups."
14.
Determine if the order of the adjectives in this sentence is correct or incorrect.All the girls fell in love with the handsome new American teacher.
Correct Answer
A. CORRECT
Explanation
The order of the adjectives in the sentence "All the girls fell in love with the handsome new American teacher" is correct. In English, the usual order of adjectives before a noun is: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. In this sentence, "handsome" describes the teacher's appearance, and "new" and "American" describe his origin. Therefore, the order of the adjectives is correct.
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Determine if the order of the adjectives in this sentence is correct or incorrect.I used to drive an old blue German car.
Correct Answer
A. CORRECT
Explanation
The order of the adjectives in the sentence "I used to drive an old blue German car" is correct. In English, the general rule for ordering multiple adjectives before a noun is to follow the sequence: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. In this sentence, the adjectives "old," "blue," and "German" are in the correct order, as they describe the age, color, and origin of the car respectively.
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Determine if the order of the adjectives in this sentence is correct or incorrect.This is a new Italian wonderful movie.
Correct Answer
B. INCORRECT
Explanation
The order of adjectives in the given sentence is incorrect. In English, the usual order of adjectives is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. Therefore, the correct order for the adjectives in the sentence would be "This is a wonderful new Italian movie."