Test 1, Use Of English, Part 2 ( Skateboard Dad)

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Test 1, Use Of English, Part 2 ( Skateboard Dad) - Quiz

Like any other sporting activity, skating is an awesome game to play. There are different types of skating both at amateur and professional level. If you love skating, take up the quiz and find out more about this sport.

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1.

Some activities are associated .................................. young people, even though it isn't always clear why.

Explanation
The word "WITH" is used to indicate a connection or association between activities and young people. It suggests that there is a relationship between certain activities and the younger generation, although the reason for this association may not always be apparent or easily understood.

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Some activities are associated with young people, even though ................................. isn't always clear why.

Explanation
Some activities are associated with young people, even though it isn't always clear why. IT, which stands for Information Technology, may be one such activity. Young people are often seen as being more tech-savvy and adaptable to new technologies. Additionally, the field of IT is constantly evolving and requires staying updated with the latest advancements, which may be easier for younger individuals who have grown up with technology. Therefore, IT is often associated with young people, although the exact reasons for this association may not be clear.

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Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to ................................ teenagers, but come to think of it, there's no reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn't take up the sport.

Explanation
Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to be teenagers, but come to think of it, there's no reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn't take up the sport.

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Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to be teenagers, but come to think of it, there's ...................... reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn't take up the sport.

Explanation
There is no reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn't take up the sport of skateboarding.

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Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to be teenagers, but come to think of it, there's no reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn't take ............................ the sport.

Explanation
The word "UP" in this context suggests that people over the age of 21 should also participate in skateboarding. It implies that there is no age limit for enjoying and engaging in this sport, challenging the expectation that only teenagers can be skateboarders.

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Skateboarding involves a certain amount of falling off the board, ................................ can be painful, but this also applies to skiing or surfing, and these sports are not restricted to teenagers.

Explanation
The word "which" is used in this context to refer back to the previous statement about skateboarding and falling off the board. It suggests that the pain and risk of falling off the board applies to other similar sports like skiing or surfing. The use of "which" helps to connect and compare these different sports without explicitly stating it.

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Skateboarding involves a certain amount of falling off the board, which can be painful, but this also applies to skiing or surfing, and these sports are not restricted ............................. teenagers.

Explanation
The given correct answer "TO" completes the sentence by indicating that skateboarding is not restricted only to teenagers. The sentence suggests that although skateboarding involves falling off the board, which can be painful, other sports like skiing or surfing also involve similar risks and are not limited to teenagers. The word "TO" is necessary to show the continuation of the sentence and connect it logically to the previous statement.

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Surely there is ............................ wrong with a grown-up gliding down the road on his or her board!

Explanation
The given statement suggests that there is nothing wrong with a grown-up person gliding down the road on their board. This implies that there is no issue or problem with adults engaging in this activity, indicating that it is socially acceptable and does not violate any norms or rules.

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................................ the same time, I confess I felt a certain sympathy for my niece Emily when her father, my older brother Tom, announced that he was going skateboarding with her.

Explanation
The word "AT" is used in this sentence to indicate a specific point in time when the speaker felt sympathy for their niece. It suggests that while the speaker may have had mixed feelings about the situation, they still understood and empathized with Emily when her father announced that he would be skateboarding with her.

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When you are 14, you are very conscious of ............................... other people think of you.

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The word "WHAT" is the correct answer because when you are 14 years old, you are highly aware of what others think of you. This is a common experience during adolescence when individuals often seek validation and approval from their peers. At this age, social acceptance becomes crucial, leading to increased self-consciousness and concern about how others perceive them.

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Emily knew her friends would laugh ............................. her if she was seen skateboarding in the park with her dad.

Explanation
Emily knew her friends would laugh if she was seen skateboarding in the park with her dad.

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She felt that ................................. embarrassment would be more than she could bear, so she begged Tom to go skateboarding elsewhere.

Explanation
The correct answer is "THE, SUCH". In this sentence, "THE" is used to refer to a specific embarrassment that the subject is feeling, emphasizing that it is a particular embarrassment. "SUCH" is used to describe the intensity or magnitude of the embarrassment, implying that it would be too much for the subject to handle. Together, "THE" and "SUCH" convey the idea that the embarrassment in question is specific and overwhelming.

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Fortunately, Tom realised how embarrassed Emily must ......................... felt and simply laughed.

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Tom realized how embarrassed Emily must have felt and simply laughed. The word "have" is used in this context to indicate the past tense of the verb "feel." It suggests that Emily experienced embarrassment in the past and Tom recognized and understood her feelings.

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Test 1, Use Of English, Part 2 ( Skateboard Dad)

Some activities are associated .................................. young people, even though it isn't always clear why.

Some activities are associated with young people, even though ................................. isn't always clear why.

Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to ................................ teenagers, but come to think of it, there's no reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn't take up the sport.

Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to be teenagers, but come to think of it, there's ...................... reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn't take up the sport.

Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to be teenagers, but come to think of it, there's no reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn't take ............................ the sport.

Skateboarding involves a certain amount of falling off the board, ................................ can be painful, but this also applies to skiing or surfing, and these sports are not restricted to teenagers.

Skateboarding involves a certain amount of falling off the board, which can be painful, but this also applies to skiing or surfing, and these sports are not restricted ............................. teenagers.

Surely there is ............................ wrong with a grown-up gliding down the road on his or her board!

................................ the same time, I confess I felt a certain sympathy for my niece Emily when her father, my older brother Tom, announced that he was going skateboarding with her.

When you are 14, you are very conscious of ............................... other people think of you.

Emily knew her friends would laugh ............................. her if she was seen skateboarding in the park with her dad.

She felt that ................................. embarrassment would be more than she could bear, so she begged Tom to go skateboarding elsewhere.

Fortunately, Tom realised how embarrassed Emily must ......................... felt and simply laughed.