1.
How much _____ (cost) the jacket?
Correct Answer
D. How much does the jacket cost?
Explanation
The correct answer is "How much does the jacket cost?" This is the correct question structure to ask about the cost of the jacket. It follows the pattern of "How much does [subject] [verb]?" where the subject is the jacket and the verb is cost.
2.
How _____ (know) she?
Correct Answer
D. How does she know?
Explanation
The correct answer is "How does she know?" This is the correct form of the question in the present simple tense. The verb "know" is used in the base form after the auxiliary verb "does" in the third person singular. The other options are grammatically incorrect as they either use the present continuous tense ("is she knowing?") or use the incorrect form of the verb "know" in the third person singular ("does she knows?").
3.
It _____ (rain) a lot in January.
Correct Answer
B. Rains
Explanation
The correct answer is "rains". In this sentence, the verb "rains" is used to describe a habitual action or a general truth. It indicates that it is a common occurrence for it to rain a lot in January. The verb form "rains" agrees with the subject "it" and is in the present simple tense.
4.
Which question is correct?
Correct Answer
D. What does that hamburger taste like?
Explanation
The correct question is "What does that hamburger taste like?" This question follows the correct subject-verb-object word order and uses the auxiliary verb "does" to form the question in the present tense. It also uses the correct adjective "like" to ask about the taste of the hamburger.
5.
______ (wear) you a hat sometime?
Correct Answer
C. Do you wear a hat sometime?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Do you wear a hat sometime?" This is because the question is asking about a habitual action or behavior, which is better expressed using the present simple tense "do you wear" rather than the present continuous tense "are you wearing". The word "wearing" is incorrect because it should be "wear" to match the subject "you".
6.
Which question is correct?
Correct Answer
B. What are you looking for?
Explanation
The correct question is "What are you looking for?" because it follows the correct subject-verb agreement. The verb "looking" agrees with the subject "you" and is in the present continuous tense. The other options either have incorrect verb forms or lack the necessary auxiliary verb "are."
7.
These pants ______ (not look) good with this shirt.
Correct Answer
C. Don't look
Explanation
The correct answer is "don't look" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "look" to match the subject "pants." The sentence is expressing that the pants do not appear good with the shirt.
8.
Which question is correct?
Correct Answer
C. Are you having a good time?
Explanation
The correct question is "Are you having a good time?" This question is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking. The verb "having" is used correctly with the present continuous tense, indicating ongoing action. The other options are incorrect because they either use incorrect verb forms ("Do you having") or incorrect word order ("Have you a good time").
9.
I ______ (not agree) with what you are saying.
Correct Answer
C. Don't agree
Explanation
The correct answer is "don't agree" because it is the correct negative form of the verb "agree" in the present tense. The phrase "I don't agree" indicates that the person does not have the same opinion or viewpoint as the person they are speaking to.
10.
Do you think the students ______ (have) a difficult time with this test right now?
Correct Answer
D. Are having
Explanation
The correct answer is "are having". This is because the question is asking about the students' current situation or state of experiencing difficulty with the test. The present continuous tense "are having" is used to describe an ongoing action or situation happening at the present moment.
11.
She __________ (look) unhappy.
Correct Answer
A. Looks
Explanation
The correct answer is "looks". In this sentence, the subject "she" is singular, so we use the third-person singular form of the verb "look".
12.
Then students _____ (think) that this test is too easy.
Correct Answer
B. Think
Explanation
The verb "think" should be used in the base form to agree with the subject "students." Therefore, the correct answer is "think."
13.
But one student ______ (thinking) hard about this question because he isn't sure what the right answer is.
Correct Answer
A. Is thinking
Explanation
The correct answer is "is thinking" because it indicates that the student is currently in the process of thinking about the question. The present continuous tense is used to describe ongoing actions happening at the moment of speaking, which aligns with the student's uncertainty about the right answer.
14.
What is the dog _____ (smell)?
Correct Answer
A. Smelling
Explanation
The correct answer is "smelling" because the question is asking for the present participle form of the verb "smell" to complete the sentence. "Smelling" is the correct form of the verb to use in this context.
15.
Jurassic Park, ___________ was released on June 1993, will be rereleased in 2013.
Correct Answer
which
Explanation
The word "which" is used to refer back to the previous noun "Jurassic Park". It is used to provide additional information about the noun, indicating that the movie "Jurassic Park" is the one being referred to. The sentence suggests that the movie "Jurassic Park", which was released in June 1993, will be rereleased in 2013.
16.
2. Mariana, ________ is in love with Edmundo, studies in the library everyday.
Correct Answer
who
Explanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used to refer to the subject of the sentence, which in this case is Mariana. The sentence is saying that Mariana, who is in love with Edmundo, studies in the library every day.
17.
Leonardo DiCaprio, ____ films include: Titanic, lives in the United States.
Correct Answer
B. Whose
Explanation
The correct answer is "whose" because it is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this case, it is used to show that Leonardo DiCaprio is the owner of the films mentioned, including Titanic.
18.
____ have you been?, We've looked for you everywhere!
Correct Answer
Where
Explanation
The correct answer is "Where" because it is the appropriate question word to use in this context. The sentence is asking about the location or whereabouts of the person being addressed.
19.
I'm done, Have you seen the hour? ______ have you been?
Correct Answer
Where
Explanation
The correct answer is "Where" because the question is asking about the location or place where the person has been. The word "Where" is used to inquire about a specific place or position.
20.
When Airi _______ at school, she realized she _______ her textbook.
Correct Answer
B. Arrived, had forgotten
Explanation
This question is testing the understanding of past perfect and simple past tenses. The correct answer is "arrived, had forgotten" because it indicates that Airi first arrived at school and then realized that she had forgotten her textbook. The past perfect tense "had forgotten" is used to show that the forgetting happened before the simple past tense "arrived".
21.
When I _______ the new teacher, I was so surprised. I _______ his class before!
Correct Answer
A. Met, had taken
Explanation
The correct answer is "met, had taken". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of taking the class (had taken) occurred before the action of meeting the new teacher (met).
22.
Fraser _______ sushi before he _______ to Japan.
Correct Answer
D. Had never eaten, came
Explanation
The correct answer is "had never eaten, came". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past action. "Had never eaten" indicates that Fraser had never eaten sushi before the action of coming to Japan. "Came" is the past tense of the verb "come", indicating the action that occurred after Fraser had never eaten sushi.
23.
I _______ any money on the weekend because I _______ my wallet on Friday.
Correct Answer
A. Didn't have, had lost
Explanation
The correct answer is "didn't have, had lost". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is referring to actions that happened in the past. "Didn't have" indicates that the person did not possess any money on the weekend, and "had lost" indicates that the person had lost their wallet on Friday.
24.
When Yuka _______ washing the dishes, she _______ the TV on.
Correct Answer
C. Had finished, turned
Explanation
The correct answer is "had finished, turned". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another action in the past. "Had finished" indicates that Yuka completed washing the dishes before "turned" indicates that she turned on the TV.
25.
When we went to Osaka, my friend _______ a lot about the city because she _______ there many times.
Correct Answer
C. Knew, had been
Explanation
The correct answer is "knew, had been." This is because the first action of knowing about the city (knew) happened before the second action of visiting the city multiple times (had been).
26.
It was a very difficult movie, but I _______ it because I _______ the book.
Correct Answer
D. Understood, had read
Explanation
The correct answer is "understood, had read". The word "but" indicates a contrast between the difficulty of the movie and the speaker's ability to understand it. The word "understood" suggests that the speaker was able to comprehend the movie despite its difficulty. The phrase "had read" indicates that the speaker had previously read the book, which likely helped them understand the movie.
27.
Is there ___________ solution to this problem?
Correct Answer
C. Any
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate that there is at least one solution to the problem. It implies that there are options or possibilities available, even if they are not specified or limited in number. "Some" and "a little" suggest a non-specific quantity, while "any" conveys the idea that there is at least one solution, regardless of the quantity or quality.
28.
I couldn't solve ___________ of the Maths problems
Correct Answer
A. Any
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate an indefinite or unlimited quantity. In this sentence, "any" is used to show that the person was unable to solve any of the math problems, implying that they were unsuccessful in solving all of them.
29.
The plants need __________ more water
Correct Answer
B. A little
Explanation
Plants need "a little" more water because they require some additional moisture to thrive. This phrase suggests that the plants do not need a large amount of water, but just a small quantity to meet their needs.
30.
There's ___________ coffee in the pot
Correct Answer
B. Some
Explanation
The correct answer is "some" because it indicates an indefinite quantity of coffee in the pot. It suggests that there is at least a small amount of coffee available.
31.
Please, buy me a __________ apples for the cake
Correct Answer
A. Few
Explanation
The correct answer is "few" because the word "few" is used to indicate a small number or quantity of something. In this case, the speaker is asking for a small number of apples for the cake, suggesting that they do not need a large amount.
32.
Is there _________ time left?
Correct Answer
B. Much
Explanation
The word "time" is an uncountable noun, so we use "much" instead of "many" to ask about the amount of time left. "Some" is also incorrect because it implies an indefinite or unknown amount of time, whereas "much" specifically refers to a large amount of time. Therefore, "much" is the correct answer to ask about the remaining time.
33.
It's too __________ for me. I can't eat it all
Correct Answer
A. Much
Explanation
The word "much" is the correct answer because it is used to describe an amount of something that is uncountable or cannot be easily quantified. In this context, "much" is used to express a large quantity or degree of something, indicating that the speaker is unable to eat all of it. The other options, "many" and "some," are used to describe countable nouns and would not be appropriate in this sentence.
34.
It's cold. Don't open _______ windows
Correct Answer
C. Any
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it implies that no windows should be opened, regardless of the quantity. "Some" suggests that a few windows can be opened, while "a little" implies a small amount of windows can be opened. However, since it is cold, the instruction is to not open any windows.
35.
Excuse me. I need ________ information about the trains to Guadalajara
Correct Answer
C. Some
Explanation
The phrase "Excuse me. I need some information about the trains to Guadalajara" indicates that the person is requesting a certain amount of information. The word "some" is used to express an unspecified quantity or amount, which is appropriate in this context. It suggests that the person is looking for at least a small amount of information, but not necessarily a large amount.
36.
For lunch, I had a salad and a ___________ of pizza today
Correct Answer
C. Piece
Explanation
The word "piece" is the correct answer because it is commonly used to refer to a portion or serving of pizza. In this context, it implies that the person had a serving or portion of pizza along with their salad for lunch. The word "some" does not specify the type or quantity of pizza, while "slice" specifically refers to a thin, flat piece of pizza. Therefore, "piece" is the most appropriate option in this scenario.
37.
How _________ cars are we taking?
Correct Answer
B. Many
Explanation
The correct answer is "many" because it indicates a large quantity of cars. "A lot" also suggests a large quantity, but "many" is a more precise and specific term. "A few" implies a small quantity, which is the opposite of what is being asked in the question.
38.
To make a pancake, you need ________ eggs and flour
Correct Answer
C. Some
Explanation
To make a pancake, you need some eggs and flour. The word "some" indicates an unspecified quantity, which is appropriate for this context as the exact number of eggs and amount of flour needed may vary depending on the recipe or personal preference.
39.
Is there __________ cheese left?
Correct Answer
A. Any
Explanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used to ask about the existence or availability of something in a general sense. In this question, the speaker is asking if there is any cheese left, indicating that they are open to any amount or type of cheese that may still be available.
40.
How __________ rice do we have left?
Correct Answer
A. Much
Explanation
The correct answer is "much" because the question is asking about the quantity or amount of rice that is left. "Much" is used to refer to an uncountable noun, such as rice, when asking about a large quantity.
41.
................ mathematics is a difficult subject.
Correct Answer
C. The
Explanation
The correct answer is "the". In this sentence, "mathematics" is a specific subject, so we use the definite article "the" before it. The word "the" is used to refer to a particular thing or person that has already been mentioned or is known to the speaker and the listener.
42.
He is ........... butcher.
Correct Answer
A. A
Explanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, "butcher" starts with a consonant sound, so the indefinite article "a" is used.
43.
............. vegetables are good for health.
Correct Answer
C. The
Explanation
The use of "the" before "vegetables" suggests that the speaker is referring to specific vegetables that are generally known to be good for health. This implies that there is a specific group of vegetables that have been previously mentioned or are well-known to the speaker and the audience.
44.
Danny eats ............ apple after lunch.
Correct Answer
B. An
Explanation
The word "apple" starts with a vowel sound, so the correct article to use before it is "an."
45.
.............. bird can sing.
Correct Answer
A. A
Explanation
The correct answer is "a". This is because the indefinite article "a" is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound. In this case, "bird" starts with a consonant sound, so "a" is the appropriate choice.
46.
I wouldn't go camping if I .............(be) you.
Correct Answer
were
Explanation
The correct answer is "were". In this sentence, the speaker is using the subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical situation. The verb "were" is used instead of "was" to indicate an unreal or contrary-to-fact condition.
47.
I won't go to the party unless you .............(come) with me.
Correct Answer
come
Explanation
The correct answer is "come" because the sentence is expressing a condition using the word "unless." It means that the speaker will only go to the party if the person being addressed comes along. Therefore, the verb "come" needs to be in the present tense to match the subject "you."
48.
1. ___ you speak any foreign languages?
Correct Answer
B. Can
Explanation
The correct answer is "Can." This is because "Can" is used to ask about someone's ability or capability to do something. In this case, the question is asking about the ability to speak foreign languages.
49.
2. Liz ___ get tired of her job. It is so boring.
Correct Answer
B. Must
Explanation
The correct answer is "must" because it indicates a strong necessity or obligation. In this context, it suggests that Liz has no choice but to get tired of her job because it is extremely boring. The word "must" implies that there is a logical conclusion or expectation based on the given information.
50.
3. Where's Nick? He ___ be in his office.
Correct Answer
A. Might
Explanation
The correct answer is "might" because it suggests that there is a possibility that Nick is in his office, but it is not certain. The word "might" indicates uncertainty or a lower level of probability compared to "must" or "is to."