English Pretest Trivia Questions

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1. The woman __ the car was my sister.

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The correct answer is "in". In this sentence, we are talking about the location of the woman in relation to the car. "In" indicates that the woman is inside the car.

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The 'English Pretest trivia questions' quiz assesses fundamental grammar skills. It includes filling in blanks with appropriate verb forms and comparatives, essential for mastering English. This quiz is ideal for learners aiming to improve their grammatical accuracy and language proficiency.

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2. Marina __________ never late for work.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because the subject "Marina" is singular and requires a singular verb form. "Is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for a singular subject in the present tense.

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3. Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.

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The correct answer is "open" because the sentence is in the imperative form, which is used to give commands or make requests. In this case, Alicia is being asked to open the windows to alleviate the heat in the room.

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4. The Mega Mall is _____ the building, isn't it?

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The correct answer is "on" because it is used to indicate the location of something. In this case, it is used to indicate the location of the Mega Mall in relation to the building.

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5. Mom : Ann! What is day today? Ann : Today is Tuesday. Mom : So, three days later will be….

Explanation

Based on the conversation between Mom and Ann, Ann states that today is Tuesday. Three days later from Tuesday would be Friday.

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6. How are Santi and Sari going to visit their friends?

Explanation

Kalimat ‘the weather is not good to fly’, menunjukkan mereka akan pergi dengan naik pesawat.

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7. The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.

Explanation

The correct answer is "in" because it indicates the specific time when the concert will start. "In" is used to express a future point in time, and in this case, it means that the concert will start after fifteen minutes have passed.

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8. Ahmad : Hi, Mal, Nice to see you again. Jamal    : Nice to see you too Nick. Ahmad : How are you doing Jamal    : ……………………

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9. I met my old classmate _____ the university.

Explanation

The correct answer is "in". This preposition is used to indicate location or position within a place. In this context, "in" is used to show that the speaker met their old classmate inside or within the university.

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10. Read the text to answer questions 4 and 5.   Santi, Our plan to visit our friends who suffer from Merapi eruption is cancelled. The weather is not good to fly. I will let you know later. Sari From the text we know that …  

Explanation

Teks pesan singkat tersebut menginformasikan penundaan kepergian ke temannya, hal ini dapat dilihat pada kalimat ‘our plan to visit our friends who suffer from Merapi erruption is cancelled’.

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11. The old building was deserted __ pigeons and mice.

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The correct answer is "of". This preposition is used to show possession or association. In this sentence, the word "deserted" indicates that the old building was empty or abandoned. The phrase "deserted of pigeons and mice" means that there were no pigeons or mice in the old building.

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12.   Read the text to answer questions 6 and 7.   Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hansen request the company of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson Brown on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday 28 May at 8. p.m. Taman Orchid Indah Block 2 D No. 4 Cengkareng Jakarta Barat R.S.V.P: Windy (02154390231) Who will celebrate the wedding anniversary?  

Explanation

Dari undangan tersebut jelas yang merayakan ulang tahun pernikahan adalah Mr. and Mrs. Hansen.

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13. Sasha'asent hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.

Explanation

The given sentence states that Sasha's hobbies include jogging and swimming, and the missing word should be related to these activities. "Climbing mountains" is the correct answer because it is a physical activity similar to jogging and swimming. It implies that Sasha enjoys engaging in outdoor activities that require physical exertion.

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14. Joanne is Fikri's …

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Kata ‘our classroom’ menjadi kunci untuk menentukan bahwa Joanne adalah guru Fikri.
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15. THE BABY SLEPT PEACEFULLY __________ THE TELEPHONE RING.

Explanation

The correct answer is "INSPITE OF". This phrase is used to indicate that despite the telephone ringing, the baby still slept peacefully. It suggests that the noise of the ringing telephone did not disturb the baby's sleep.

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16. Widespread rock falls also are ……………by loosening of rocks as a result of ground shaking.

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The correct answer is "Caused". This is because the sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the rock falls are the result of something else happening. In this case, the ground shaking is causing the loosening of rocks, which in turn leads to the rock falls. Therefore, "Caused" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.

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17. Before a conversation question, what do english speaker often say?
A: ____, what did you do last night?

Explanation

English speakers often say "So" before a conversation question to transition into the topic or to signal that they are about to ask a question. It serves as a way to initiate the conversation and grab the listener's attention.

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18. We insisted __ going for walk.

Explanation

The correct answer is "in" because the phrase "insisted in" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is "insisted on," which means to strongly demand or require something. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "We insisted on going for a walk."

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19. Who is ____________ , Marina or Sachiko?

Explanation

The word "taller" is used to compare the heights of two people, Marina and Sachiko. It implies that one person is taller than the other, but it does not specify who is taller.

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20. Mr.Archer : Hello. May I speak to Mr. Jones? Receiver    : ……………………. Mr.Archer : John Archer. Receiver    : Hold the line, please. Mr.Archer : Right.

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The correct answer is "Who is calling, please?" because Mr. Archer asks to speak to Mr. Jones, and the receiver's response indicates that they need to know the identity of the caller before transferring the call.

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21. Local governments can ………….landslide effects through land-use policies and regulations.

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Local governments have the ability to mitigate the effects of landslides through the implementation of land-use policies and regulations. By implementing measures such as zoning restrictions, building codes, and slope stabilization requirements, local governments can reduce the risk of landslides in areas prone to such hazards. These measures aim to control development in high-risk areas, promote responsible land management practices, and ensure that construction activities are carried out in a manner that minimizes the potential for landslides.

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22. English is more popular ______ Swedish.

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The correct answer is "than". This is because "than" is used to make comparisons between two things. In this sentence, we are comparing the popularity of English and Swedish, indicating that English is more popular.

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23. Read the text to answer questions 8 and 9.   ANNOUNCEMENT To : All students of SMP Bahagia Semarang. To celebrate the National Education Day,Students body will hold some interesting programs such as English Speech Contest, Debate, and Class Wall Magazine Competition. When: May 2, 2012 8 am onwards. Where: School hall Registration: Mr.Andi, the coordinator of this program. What does the text announce?

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Jawaban dari pertanyaan tersebut dapat dilihat pada kalimat pertama, jadi topik dari penguman tersebut tentang National Education Day Ceremony

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24. Based on the text we can say that ...

Explanation

Pada kalimat terakhir jelas bahwa koordinator program adalah Mr. Andi.

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25. The text above is a … advertisement.

Explanation

kata kunci dalam iklan adalah “lunches” yang berarti makan siang. Jadi pilihan yang tepat adalah food ads.

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26. The note tells the time for…

Explanation

Kata digaris bawahi menunjukkan pentingnya informasi itu, yaitu jam, hari dan waktu assembly.

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27.  Shofa    : Wid, What do your family and you do every day?   Wida     : My family and I always………..our environment to keep it clean Every day every day.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Maintain". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "My family and I" is plural. Therefore, the verb should also be in the plural form, which is "maintain".

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28. The boys ______ television every night unless they have homework. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "watch" because it agrees with the subject "boys" and the present tense verb form is used to indicate a habitual action.

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29. Every year my father ……………to New Jersey to visit my grandparents.

Explanation

The correct answer is "drives". This is because the sentence is in present tense and the subject "my father" requires a verb that matches in tense. "Drives" is the present tense form of the verb "drive" and correctly completes the sentence.

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30. John___________ in the library this morning.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is studying" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a singular subject, John. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "is studying."

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31. Each of the Olympic athletes ____________ for months, even years.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has been training" because the phrase "each of the Olympic athletes" indicates that we are talking about multiple athletes individually. Since "each" is singular, we need to use the singular form of the verb "to be" ("has") and the present perfect continuous tense ("been training") to show that the training has been ongoing for a period of time leading up to the present moment.

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32. Sarah has a car but she (not/use) it very often. The right form for the word in the bracket is…..

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Sarah has a car but she does not use it very often. This sentence is in the present tense, so the correct form of the verb "use" is "does not use." The word "does" is used to form the negative statement in the present tense for the third person singular subject, which in this case is "she."

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33. The movie was __________ the book.

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The correct answer is "as good as" because it is a comparative phrase used to compare the movie to the book. It implies that the movie is of the same quality or standard as the book.

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34. Mr. Hawkins requests that someone _________ the data by fax immediately.

Explanation

The correct answer is "send". In this sentence, Mr. Hawkins is making a request for someone to take action and send the data by fax immediately. The verb "send" is the correct form to use in this context as it matches the subject "someone" and agrees with the present tense of the sentence.

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35. A: What's up?B: Not much, and you?A: ____________.

Explanation

In response to B's question "Not much, and you?", A chooses the option "Not too much." This suggests that A does not have much to share or discuss at the moment.

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36. Read the text to answer question 1 and 2. Awesome congratulations To: Ahmad Fikri For: Being a bright and enthusiastic student in 1/2J. Your bright smile lights up our classroom everyday. Great work this year Fikri.   Joanne What is the text about?

Explanation

Kata ‘congratulations’ merupakan judul teks di atas, sehingga bisa disimpulkan bahwa teks tersebut adalah kartu ucapan selamat, yang merupakan salah satu bentuk greeting card.

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37. Whatis the text written for?

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Teks tersebut adalah teks undangan, maka tujuan komunikatif dari penulisan teks tersebut adalah A

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38. My parents have two cars. The question for the answer above is…

Explanation

The correct answer is "How many cars do your parents have?" This question is grammatically correct and uses the correct subject-verb agreement. It asks about the number of cars that the parents possess.

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39. The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.

Explanation

The word "its" is the correct answer because it is used to show possession. In this sentence, "its" is referring to the computer information systems belonging to the company. "There" is used to indicate a location, "their" is used to show possession by multiple people or things, and "it's" is a contraction of "it is" which is not appropriate in this context.

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40. A: How's it going?B: ___________, ________?

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The correct answer is "Not bad, and you?" and "Not too bad, and you?" because both responses are appropriate and common ways to respond to the question "How's it going?" They convey that the person is doing okay or not bad, and they also show interest in the other person's well-being by asking "and you?"

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The woman __ the car was my sister.
Marina __________ never late for work.
Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.
The Mega Mall is _____ the building, isn't it?
Mom : Ann! What is day today?...
How are Santi and Sari going to visit their friends?
The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.
Ahmad : Hi, Mal, Nice to see you again....
I met my old classmate _____ the university.
Read the text to answer questions 4 and 5....
The old building was deserted __ pigeons and mice.
 ...
Sasha'asent hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.
Joanne is Fikri's …
THE BABY SLEPT PEACEFULLY __________ THE TELEPHONE RING.
Widespread rock falls also are...
Before a conversation question, what do english speaker often say?A:...
We insisted __ going for walk.
Who is ____________ , Marina or Sachiko?
Mr.Archer : Hello. May I speak to Mr. Jones?...
Local governments can ………….landslide...
English is more popular ______ Swedish.
Read the text to answer questions 8 and 9....
Based on the text we can say that ...
The text above is a … advertisement.
The note tells the time for…
 Shofa    : Wid, What do your family and you...
The boys ______ television every night unless they have...
Every year my father ……………to New...
John___________ in the library this morning.
Each of the Olympic athletes ____________ for months, even years.
Sarah has a car but she (not/use) it very often....
The movie was __________ the book.
Mr. Hawkins requests that someone _________ the data by fax...
A: What's up?B: Not much, and you?A: ____________.
Read the text to answer question 1 and 2....
Whatis the text written for?
My parents have two cars. The question for the answer above is…
The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next...
A: How's it going?B: ___________, ________?
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