1.
We were __________ friends in that strange but magical country
Correct Answer
B. Among
Explanation
Among is the correct answer because it is used to indicate being a part of a group or surrounded by something. In this sentence, the speaker is referring to their friendship being a part of a group of friends in a strange but magical country.
2.
When I graduate from college next June, I _____________ a student here for five years
Correct Answer
A. Will have been
Explanation
The correct answer is "will have been". This is because the sentence is referring to a future event (graduating from college next June) and the duration of being a student at the college (five years) leading up to that event. The future perfect tense "will have been" is used to indicate an action that will be completed in the future before another point in the future.
3.
Do you ____________ where the nearest grocery store is?
Correct Answer
C. Know
Explanation
The correct answer is "know". This is because the sentence is asking if the person knows the location of the nearest grocery store.
4.
If I ____________ earlier.I wouldn't have been late for work
Correct Answer
D. Had left
Explanation
The correct answer is "had left" because this is a conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical situation in the past. "Had left" is the correct form of the past perfect tense, indicating that if the action of leaving had occurred earlier, the speaker would not have been late for work.
5.
I think I've got a cold,I can't stop ____________
Correct Answer
C. Sneezing
Explanation
The correct answer is "sneezing" because the sentence is expressing an ongoing action or symptom of having a cold. The verb "sneeze" needs to be in the present continuous form to indicate that the person is currently experiencing the action of sneezing and is unable to stop.
6.
By 2020 I think we will ____________ a settlement on Mars
Correct Answer
B. Have built
Explanation
By using the phrase "By 2020," it suggests that the action of building a settlement on Mars will occur in the future. The use of "will" also indicates a future action. The phrase "have built" is in the present perfect tense, which implies that the action of building the settlement will be completed before 2020. Therefore, the correct answer is "have built," indicating that the construction of the settlement on Mars will be finished by the specified time.
7.
He didn't enjoy studying abroad as he had ____________ friends there
Correct Answer
B. Few
Explanation
The word "few" is used to describe a small number of something. In this context, it suggests that the person did not have many friends while studying abroad, indicating that they did not enjoy their experience.
8.
Mark:I've a headche for three days.
Tom: ____________ to the doctors.
Correct Answer
A. If I were you I'd
Explanation
The correct answer is "If I were you I'd". This is the most appropriate response because it shows empathy and offers a suggestion based on the speaker's own perspective. It implies that the speaker understands the situation and is recommending a course of action that they believe would be beneficial.
9.
____________ to bring a passport.You'll need it at the airport.
Correct Answer
D. Don't forget
Explanation
The correct answer is "Don't forget". This is because the phrase "Don't forget" is commonly used to remind someone to remember something important. In this case, the speaker is reminding the person to bring their passport, as they will need it at the airport.
10.
It looks ____________ it's going to rain.
Correct Answer
D. As if
Explanation
The phrase "as if" is used to indicate a hypothetical or unreal situation. In this context, it suggests that the appearance of rain is not certain or definite. The speaker is using this phrase to express their perception or assumption that it is likely to rain based on the current conditions or signs.
11.
There is ____________ traffic in Bangkok.
Correct Answer
A. Too much
Explanation
The correct answer is "too much". This is because the word "traffic" is an uncountable noun, so we use "too much" to describe it. "Too many" is used with countable nouns, "plenty of" is used to indicate a sufficient amount, and "a lot" is used to describe a large quantity.
12.
Which statement is correct?
Correct Answer
A. That girl is my friend
Explanation
The correct answer is "That girl is my friend." This statement is correct because it states that the girl in question is the speaker's friend. The other options either have incorrect grammar or do not accurately describe the relationship between the girl and the speaker.
13.
Where______________on Saturdays?
Correct Answer
B. Does John go
Explanation
The correct answer is "does John go." This is because the sentence is in the question form and follows the subject-verb inversion rule. In this case, "does" is the auxiliary verb used to form questions in the present simple tense, "John" is the subject, and "go" is the main verb.