1.
Ahmad : Hi, Mal, Nice to see you again.
Jamal : Nice to see you too Nick.
Ahmad : How are you doing
Jamal : ……………………
Correct Answer
B. Good
2.
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.
Correct Answer
A. Maintain
Explanation
The correct answer is "Maintain" because it is the base form of the verb and agrees with the subject "My family and I." In the conversation, Wida mentions that her family and she always "maintain" their environment to keep it clean every day.
3.
Mr.Archer : Hello. May I speak to Mr. Jones?
Receiver : …………………….
Mr.Archer : John Archer.
Receiver : Hold the line, please.
Mr.Archer : Right.
Correct Answer
C. Who is calling, please?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Who is calling, please?" because the receiver asks for the caller's identity by saying "Hold the line, please." This indicates that they need to know who is on the line before proceeding with the call.
4.
The boys ______ television every night unless they have homework.
Correct Answer
C. Watch
Explanation
The correct answer is "watch." In this sentence, "boys" is a plural noun, so the verb should also be in the plural form. "Watches" is incorrect because it is the singular form of the verb. "Watched" is incorrect because it is the past tense form of the verb. "Watching" is incorrect because it is the present participle form of the verb. "Been watched" is incorrect because it is the past participle form of the verb. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "watch."
5.
Widespread rock falls also are ……………by loosening of rocks as a result of ground shaking.
Correct Answer
A. Caused
Explanation
The correct answer is "Caused." This is because the sentence is discussing the effect of ground shaking on rocks, and the verb "caused" is used to show that the ground shaking is the reason for the rock falls.
6.
Local governments can ………….landslide effects through land-use policies and regulations.
Correct Answer
A. Reduce
Explanation
Local governments can reduce landslide effects through land-use policies and regulations. By implementing measures such as zoning restrictions, building codes, and slope stabilization requirements, local governments can ensure that development is done in a way that minimizes the risk of landslides. These policies can help regulate construction in vulnerable areas, promote proper drainage and erosion control, and require the use of appropriate engineering techniques. By reducing the potential for landslides, local governments can protect communities and infrastructure from the devastating impacts of these natural disasters.
7.
Every year my father ……………to New Jersey to visit my grandparents.
Correct Answer
A. Drives
Explanation
The correct answer is "drives". This is because the sentence is in present tense and the subject "my father" is singular, so it requires the singular form of the verb "drive".
8.
Mom : Ann! What is day today?
Ann : Today is Tuesday.
Mom : So, three days later will be….
Correct Answer
A. Friday
Explanation
Based on the conversation between Mom and Ann, it is clear that today is Tuesday. Mom asks Ann what day it will be three days later. Since Tuesday is followed by Wednesday, Thursday, and then Friday, the correct answer is Friday.
9.
English is more popular ______ Swedish.
Correct Answer
D. Than
Explanation
The correct answer is "than" because it is used to compare two things or people. In this sentence, it is used to compare the popularity of English and Swedish.
10.
Sarah has a car but she (not/use) it very often.
The right form for the word in the bracket is…..
Correct Answer
E. Does not use
Explanation
The correct answer is "does not use" because it is the correct form of the verb "use" in the third person singular present tense. In this sentence, Sarah is the subject and "does not use" indicates that she does not frequently use her car.
11.
My parents have two cars.
The question for the answer above is…
Correct Answer
C. How many cars do your parents have?
Explanation
The correct answer is "How many cars do your parents have?" This is the correct question because it matches the subject-verb agreement and uses the correct possessive pronoun "your" to refer to the parents.
12.
The police………very conscientious about parking violations.
Correct Answer
B. Are
Explanation
The sentence is in the present tense and is referring to the police, which is a plural noun. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "are."
13.
You…………assigned to the programming team.
Correct Answer
B. Are
Explanation
The correct answer is "Are" because it agrees with the subject "You" in terms of person and number. In this sentence, "You" is the subject and it is a second person pronoun, which requires the verb to be in the second person as well. "Are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present tense for the second person.
14.
Young deer…………
Correct Answer
A. Are called fawns.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are called fawns." This is because it correctly identifies the verb "are called" as the action that describes what happens to young deer. The word "fawns" is the noun that refers to the young deer, so the correct sentence structure is "Young deer are called fawns."
15.
A dream about falling…………
Correct Answer
B. Is scary
Explanation
The correct answer is "is scary" because the phrase "A dream about falling" is singular, so it requires the singular form of the verb "to be" which is "is". Additionally, the word "scary" is an adjective describing the dream, so it does not need to be in plural form.
16.
Ahmad : Did you see the opening of ASEAN Games last night?
Andi : yes I did.
Ahmad : ……………….
Andi : Yes there were four teams.
Correct Answer
E. Were there any our volley ball teams?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Were there any our volley ball teams?" This question is asking about the presence of the speaker's volleyball teams at the opening of the ASEAN Games. The use of "were" indicates past tense, and "any" suggests the possibility of multiple teams. The question is asking if any of the speaker's volleyball teams were present at the event.
17.
Teacher : Good morning, class!
Students : Good morning, sir!
Teacher : Before we begin our class I want to know the number of female. …………..
Students : There are twenty, sir.
Correct Answer
B. How many female students are there in this class?
Explanation
The correct answer is "How many female students are there in this class?" This is the correct question structure for asking about the number of female students in the class. The other options have grammatical errors or incorrect word choices.
18.
Sport is very useful for our health. There are……
Correct Answer
C. A lot of sports we can do.
Explanation
The correct answer is "a lot of sports we can do." This answer correctly states that there are many different sports that we can participate in. It implies that there is a wide variety of options available for individuals to choose from when it comes to engaging in physical activity for the purpose of improving their health.
19.
Andi: Bud, could you help me to be quiet. I……….to concentrate.
Budi : I’m sorry Di..
Correct Answer
C. Am trying
Explanation
Andi is asking Budi to help him be quiet because he is trying to concentrate. The correct answer, "am trying," is the most appropriate because it indicates that Andi is currently in the process of trying to be quiet. The other options, such as "am tried" or "have tried," do not convey the same sense of ongoing effort.
20.
You look so busy Ran? What are you doing?
I’m………. a graphic illustration of a landslide.
Correct Answer
D. Describing
Explanation
The correct answer is "describing." In this sentence, the speaker is currently engaged in the action of describing a graphic illustration of a landslide.
21.
The number of people without jobs (rise) at the moment.
The right form for the word in the bracket is..
Correct Answer
E. Is rising
Explanation
The correct answer is "is rising." This is because the sentence is referring to the current situation of the number of people without jobs. "Is rising" is the present continuous tense form of the verb "rise," which accurately describes an ongoing action or state.
22.
Ahmad : Do you feel hungry?
Jim : Not really.
Ahmad : Do you mind accompanying me to cafeteria? I’m so starving.
Jim : I want to lose weight. I (not/eat) anything today.
The right form for the word in the bracket is
Correct Answer
A. Am not eating
Explanation
Jim is expressing his desire to lose weight and mentions that he has not eaten anything today. To convey this, the correct form of the verb "eat" in this context is "am not eating." This form indicates that Jim is currently not consuming any food.
23.
Lean: Do you have any plans for this Sunday?
Dea : Yes ....
Correct Answer
B. I am going to go to the movies.
Explanation
The correct answer is "I am going to go to the movies." This is because Dea is responding to Lean's question about her plans for Sunday. Out of the given options, this answer indicates a specific plan that Dea has, which is to go to the movies.
24.
Rivan: Are doing anything tonight?
Shasa: ....
Correct Answer
B. I will stay at home and watch television.
25.
Keke: why don’t you join the class?
Ririn: The room is crowded. ..... too many people in the class.
Correct Answer
E. There are
Explanation
The correct answer is "There are" because Ririn is referring to the number of people in the class, indicating that multiple people are present. "There are" is the correct phrase to use when referring to multiple objects or people.