Agos Language Level Check V.1
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- 1.
My sister _____ the cooking in our house.
- A.
Does
- B.
Makes
- C.
Cooks
- D.
Takes
Correct Answer
A. DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "does." This is because the verb "does" is used to indicate the performance of an action or task. In this sentence, it implies that the sister is responsible for the cooking in their house.Rate this question:
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- 2.
She was in _____ when she heard the tragic news.
- A.
Crying
- B.
Tears
- C.
Cries
- D.
Tearful
Correct Answer
B. TearsExplanation
The word "tears" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence and conveys the appropriate emotion. When someone hears tragic news, it is common to cry, and tears are a physical manifestation of that emotion.Rate this question:
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- 3.
He _____ that he had been sick, but no one believed him.
- A.
Reassured
- B.
Informed
- C.
Insisted
- D.
Persuaded
Correct Answer
C. InsistedExplanation
The word "insisted" is the correct answer because it indicates that the person strongly and firmly stated that they had been sick, despite others not believing them. This suggests that the person was persistent in their claim and tried to convince others of the truth.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Could you _____ me that book for a couple of days, please?
- A.
Lend
- B.
Owe
- C.
Borrow
- D.
Rent
Correct Answer
A. LendExplanation
The correct answer is "lend". The speaker is asking someone to temporarily give them the book for a couple of days. This implies that the speaker wants to borrow the book from the person, and the act of lending means that the person will allow the speaker to use the book for a specific period of time.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Greg is _____ a lot of time in the library these days.
- A.
Taking
- B.
Spending
- C.
Having
- D.
Doing
Correct Answer
B. SpendingExplanation
The correct answer is "spending" because it implies that Greg is using or utilizing a significant amount of time in the library. The word "spending" suggests that Greg is actively dedicating his time to being in the library, which aligns with the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 6.
I don’t know where _____ yesterday.
- A.
Did she go
- B.
She did go
- C.
Did she went
- D.
She went
Correct Answer
D. She wentExplanation
The correct answer is "she went" because in English, the past tense of the verb "to go" is "went." Therefore, the sentence should be structured as "I don't know where she went yesterday."Rate this question:
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- 7.
My aunt and uncle are coming to stay with me next week but I wish _____.
- A.
They won't
- B.
They hadn't
- C.
They didn't
- D.
They weren't
Correct Answer
D. They weren'tExplanation
The correct answer is "they weren't". This suggests that the speaker does not want their aunt and uncle to come and stay with them next week.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Surely your teacher _____ you if she was unhappy with your presentation.
- A.
Will tell
- B.
Would have told
- C.
Must have told
- D.
Had told
Correct Answer
B. Would have toldExplanation
The correct answer is "would have told" because it is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. In this context, it suggests that if the teacher had been unhappy with the presentation, she would have communicated her dissatisfaction.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Our neighbors aren’t very polite, and _____ particularly quiet!
- A.
Neither they aren't
- B.
Either they aren't
- C.
Nor are they
- D.
Neither did they be
Correct Answer
C. Nor are theyExplanation
The correct answer is "nor are they." This answer is appropriate because it correctly uses the negative conjunction "nor" to indicate that the neighbors are not quiet. Additionally, it maintains subject-verb agreement by using the third-person plural form of the verb "are."Rate this question:
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- 10.
We had expected that they _____ us a student discount, but in fact they didn’t.
- A.
Were giving
- B.
Would give
- C.
Had given
- D.
Gave
Correct Answer
B. Would giveExplanation
The correct answer is "would give" because it indicates a past unrealized expectation. The sentence suggests that the speaker had an expectation in the past that they would receive a student discount, but this expectation did not come true. "Would give" is used to express a hypothetical or unrealized action in the past.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Marie is so clever. She can talk about _____ subject that comes up.
- A.
Whatever
- B.
Whenever
- C.
Wherever
- D.
Whoever
Correct Answer
A. WhateverExplanation
Marie's cleverness is highlighted by her ability to discuss any subject that arises. The word "whatever" implies that Marie has a vast knowledge and understanding, allowing her to confidently engage in conversations on any topic. This suggests that Marie is intelligent and adaptable, making her a valuable conversationalist.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Last week I went to Paris for the weekend. At first I didn’t want to go, but my friend __________.
- A.
Talked me through it
- B.
Talked me into it
- C.
Talked it over with me
- D.
Talked down to me
Correct Answer
B. Talked me into itExplanation
The correct answer is "talked me into it". This phrase means that the friend convinced the speaker to go to Paris despite their initial reluctance.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The study group meeting was extremely _____ and not very interesting.
- A.
Time-wasting
- B.
Time-consuming
- C.
Time-constraining
- D.
Time-lagging
Correct Answer
B. Time-consumingExplanation
The word "time-consuming" means that something takes up a lot of time or requires a significant amount of time to complete. In the context of the study group meeting being described as "not very interesting," this suggests that the meeting was lengthy or dragged on, making it feel like a waste of time.Rate this question:
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- 14.
After the movie was released, the main point of _____ was its excessive use of violence.
- A.
Discussing
- B.
Debate
- C.
Conversation
- D.
Talking
Correct Answer
B. DebateExplanation
The word "debate" is the most appropriate choice for the blank because it implies a discussion or argument about a particular topic. In this context, the main point of discussion or argument after the movie was released was its excessive use of violence. The other options, such as "discussing," "conversation," and "talking," are more general and do not specifically convey the idea of a debate or argument.Rate this question:
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- 15.
There have been several big _____ against the use of nuclear power recently.
- A.
Campaigns
- B.
Issues
- C.
Refusals
- D.
Strikes
Correct Answer
A. CampaignsExplanation
The correct answer is "campaigns" because it indicates that there have been multiple organized efforts or movements against the use of nuclear power. The word "campaigns" suggests a coordinated and ongoing series of actions aimed at raising awareness, advocating for change, or promoting a specific cause or viewpoint. It implies that these efforts have gained momentum and have been receiving attention and support in order to bring about change in the nuclear power industry.Rate this question:
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- 16.
According to researchers, dramatic changes in diet are having ______ effect on children’s health.
- A.
A wrong
- B.
An erroneous
- C.
A deficient
- D.
An adverse
Correct Answer
D. An adverseExplanation
Researchers have found that dramatic changes in diet are negatively impacting children's health. The word "adverse" means harmful or unfavorable, which accurately describes the effect of these dietary changes. Therefore, the correct answer is "an adverse."Rate this question:
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- 17.
David _____ a teacher.
- A.
Are
- B.
Is
- C.
Am
- D.
Be
Correct Answer
B. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "David" in the third person singular form.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What’s _____ name?
- A.
Her
- B.
Hers
- C.
She
- D.
She's
Correct Answer
A. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "her". This is because the question is asking for the name of a person, and "her" is the possessive form of the pronoun "she". It is used to indicate that the name belongs to the person being referred to.Rate this question:
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- 19.
My brother _____ in Tokyo.
- A.
Working
- B.
Work
- C.
Works
- D.
Is work
Correct Answer
C. WorksExplanation
The correct answer is "works" because it agrees with the subject "brother" and the present simple tense. When using the present simple tense with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), we add an -s to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "works" is the correct form in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Where _____?
- A.
Live Diana
- B.
Diana lives
- C.
Diana does live
- D.
Does Diana live
Correct Answer
D. Does Diana liveExplanation
The correct answer is "does Diana live." This is the correct question form for asking about Diana's place of residence. The auxiliary verb "does" is used to form questions in the present simple tense when the subject is a third person singular pronoun, like "Diana." The main verb "live" follows the auxiliary verb "does" in its base form without the -s ending.Rate this question:
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- 21.
I _____ ice-cream.
- A.
No like
- B.
Not like
- C.
Like don't
- D.
Don't like
Correct Answer
D. Don't likeExplanation
The correct answer is "don't like" because it follows the correct grammatical structure for expressing a negative preference. The verb "like" is negated by the auxiliary verb "don't" to indicate that the subject "I" does not have a liking for ice-cream.Rate this question:
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- 22.
‘_____ to Paris, Mary?’ ‘Yes, last year.’
- A.
Did you ever been
- B.
Do you ever go
- C.
Have you ever been
- D.
Are you ever going
Correct Answer
C. Have you ever beenExplanation
The correct answer is "Have you ever been." This question is asking about a past experience, specifically if Mary has been to Paris at any point in her life. The phrase "have you ever been" is commonly used to inquire about past experiences or actions. The response "Yes, last year" confirms that Mary has indeed been to Paris in the past year.Rate this question:
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- 23.
The Tokyo Skytree is _____ building I’ve ever seen.
- A.
The most tall
- B.
The taller
- C.
The tallest
- D.
The more tall
Correct Answer
C. The tallestExplanation
The correct answer is "the tallest." This is because the sentence is comparing the Tokyo Skytree to other buildings in terms of height. "The tallest" is the superlative form of the adjective "tall," indicating that the Tokyo Skytree is the tallest building out of all the buildings the speaker has seen.Rate this question:
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- 24.
A pianist is someone _____ plays the piano.
- A.
Who
- B.
What
- C.
Which
- D.
Whose
Correct Answer
A. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who". This is because "who" is used to refer to people and is the appropriate pronoun to describe someone who plays the piano.Rate this question:
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- 25.
_____ these days.
- A.
I rarely coffee drink
- B.
I rarely drink coffee
- C.
I drink rarely coffee
- D.
Rarely I drink coffee
Correct Answer
B. I rarely drink coffeeExplanation
The correct answer is "I rarely drink coffee." This sentence follows the standard English word order, which is subject-verb-object. The subject "I" is followed by the adverb "rarely," indicating the frequency of the action "drink." Finally, the object "coffee" completes the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 26.
I _____ meet my friend tomorrow.
- A.
Am
- B.
Go to
- C.
Going to
- D.
Am going to
Correct Answer
D. Am going toExplanation
The correct answer is "am going to." This is because the sentence is in the future tense and the phrase "am going to" is used to express future plans or intentions.Rate this question:
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- 27.
I wish I _____ a bigger house!
- A.
Have
- B.
Had
- C.
Will have
- D.
Would have
Correct Answer
B. HadExplanation
The sentence is expressing a wish for a bigger house, indicating that the speaker currently does not have a big house. The verb "had" is the correct choice because it is the past tense of "have" and is used to express unreal or hypothetical situations. In this case, the speaker is wishing for something that is not currently true, so "had" is the appropriate verb to convey this unreal condition.Rate this question:
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- 28.
_____ go shopping tomorrow?
- A.
Would you like
- B.
Would you like to
- C.
Do you like
- D.
Do you like to
Correct Answer
B. Would you like toExplanation
The correct answer is "Would you like to." This is because the question is asking for someone's preference or desire to go shopping tomorrow. The phrase "Would you like to" is a polite way of asking if someone wants to do something.Rate this question:
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- 29.
I have a history class _____ Monday.
- A.
On
- B.
In
- C.
At
- D.
By
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because when referring to days of the week, we use the preposition "on". So, the sentence should be "I have a history class on Monday."Rate this question:
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- 30.
I _____ my first job five years ago.
- A.
Entered
- B.
Joined
- C.
Worked
- D.
Started
Correct Answer
D. StartedExplanation
The correct answer is "started" because the sentence is referring to the beginning of the person's first job, and "started" is the most appropriate verb to indicate the beginning of an action or process.Rate this question:
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- 31.
‘I have a headache.’ ‘Why don’t you _______ some aspirin?
- A.
Eat
- B.
Drink
- C.
Take
- D.
Receive
Correct Answer
C. TakeExplanation
The correct answer is "take". In this context, "take" is the most appropriate verb to use with "aspirin" when someone has a headache. It implies the action of consuming or ingesting the medication to relieve the headache symptoms.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Do you _____ a uniform at your school?
- A.
Carry
- B.
Wear
- C.
Put on
- D.
Hold
Correct Answer
B. WearExplanation
The question is asking about whether or not the person wears a uniform at their school. Out of the given options, "wear" is the most appropriate verb to indicate the act of putting on clothing, specifically a uniform. "Carry" and "hold" do not make sense in the context of wearing a uniform, and "put on" is a synonym of "wear" but is less commonly used in this specific context. Therefore, the correct answer is "wear".Rate this question:
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- 33.
‘What’s the topic of Professor Smith’s lecture?’ ‘I have no _____.’
- A.
Idea
- B.
Opinion
- C.
Answer
- D.
Time
Correct Answer
A. IdeaExplanation
The correct answer is "idea". This is because the person is saying that they have no idea about the topic of Professor Smith's lecture.Rate this question:
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- 34.
It’s so expensive to use air conditioning. Look at the electricity _____!
- A.
Ticket
- B.
Receipt
- C.
Invoice
- D.
Bill
Correct Answer
D. BillExplanation
The word "electricity" suggests that the missing word should be related to paying for the usage of electricity. Out of the given options, "bill" is the most appropriate choice as it commonly refers to a document that indicates the amount of money owed for services such as electricity usage. A bill is typically received and paid for on a regular basis, making it the correct answer in this context.Rate this question:
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- 35.
How many _____ have you been late this year?
- A.
Moments
- B.
Times
- C.
Opportunities
- D.
Incidences
Correct Answer
B. TimesExplanation
The word "times" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate word to use when asking about the frequency of being late. "Moments" refers to specific points in time, "opportunities" refers to chances or possibilities, and "incidences" refers to occurrences or events. However, "times" is commonly used to inquire about the number of occasions or instances, making it the most suitable option in this context.Rate this question:
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- 36.
I think I failed the math exam. The questions were absolutely _____ to understand.
- A.
Impossible
- B.
Difficult
- C.
Hard
- D.
Challenging
Correct Answer
A. ImpossibleExplanation
The given statement suggests that the person believes they failed the math exam because they found the questions absolutely impossible to understand. This implies that the questions were extremely difficult or beyond their comprehension level, leading to their assumption of failure.Rate this question:
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- 37.
Yukiko can _____ French.
- A.
To speak
- B.
Speaking
- C.
Speak
- D.
Speaks
Correct Answer
C. SpeakExplanation
Yukiko can speak French.Rate this question:
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- 38.
I discussed ________ my homework with Professor Brown.
- A.
(-)
- B.
About
- C.
On
- D.
Over
Correct Answer
A. (-) -
- 39.
She likes _____ to fashionable restaurants.
- A.
Going
- B.
To going
- C.
Go
- D.
Is going
Correct Answer
A. GoingExplanation
The correct answer is "going". In this sentence, the verb "likes" is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. Therefore, the correct form is "going" as it is the gerund form of the verb "go". The other options ("to going", "go", "is going") do not correctly form a gerund and would not fit grammatically in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Edward _____ to send a text message when the professor saw him.
- A.
Was trying
- B.
Has tried
- C.
Had tried
- D.
Has been trying
Correct Answer
A. Was tryingExplanation
The correct answer is "was trying" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "trying" should also be in the past tense to match the verb "saw". This indicates that Edward was in the process of attempting to send a text message when the professor noticed him.Rate this question:
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- 41.
I was wondering _____ tell me when the next train to New York leaves?
- A.
Could you
- B.
Can you
- C.
If you could
- D.
If you will
Correct Answer
C. If you couldExplanation
The correct answer is "if you could" because it is a polite way of asking someone if they are able to provide the information requested. It implies that the person being asked may have the ability to provide the information, but it is not certain.Rate this question:
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- 42.
If I _____ him, I would have spoken to him, wouldn’t I?
- A.
Saw
- B.
Had seen
- C.
Have seen
- D.
Would have seen
Correct Answer
B. Had seenExplanation
The correct answer is "had seen". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The phrase "If I had seen him" suggests that the speaker did not actually see him, but if they had seen him, they would have spoken to him. The use of "would have" further emphasizes the hypothetical nature of the situation.Rate this question:
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- 43.
I like your new hairstyle. Where _____?
- A.
Did you have cut
- B.
Have you cut it
- C.
Did you have cut it
- D.
Did you have it cut
Correct Answer
D. Did you have it cutExplanation
The correct answer is "did you have it cut" because it is asking about the action of getting the hairstyle done by someone else. The word "it" refers to the person's hair, and "cut" is the action being done to the hair. The sentence structure follows the pattern of "Did you have [object] [action]?"Rate this question:
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- 44.
I think Dr Harrington must _____ late tonight. Her office light is still on.
- A.
Have worked
- B.
Work
- C.
Be working
- D.
To work
Correct Answer
C. Be workingExplanation
The correct answer is "be working" because it indicates a continuous action in the present. The sentence suggests that Dr. Harrington is currently working late tonight as her office light is still on. The phrase "be working" is in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking.Rate this question:
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- 45.
Paul tells me Harry’s dating Sally, _____ I find hard to believe.
- A.
Which
- B.
Who
- C.
Whose
- D.
That
Correct Answer
A. WhichExplanation
The correct answer is "which". In this sentence, "which" is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about Harry dating Sally. The phrase "I find hard to believe" is the main clause, and "which" connects the main clause to the relative clause.Rate this question:
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- 46.
What _____ this weekend, Bob?
- A.
Will you do
- B.
Are you doing
- C.
Will you have done
- D.
Do you do
Correct Answer
B. Are you doingExplanation
The question is asking about Bob's plans for the upcoming weekend. The correct answer "are you doing" is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions or events that are planned or scheduled to happen in the future. Therefore, this answer is the most suitable to inquire about Bob's plans for the weekend.Rate this question:
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- 47.
I usually _____ on Fridays.
- A.
Work over
- B.
Over work
- C.
Work late
- D.
Late work
Correct Answer
C. Work lateExplanation
The correct answer is "work late" because it implies that the person typically works late on Fridays. The other options do not convey the same meaning. "Work over" could imply working beyond regular hours, but it does not specify the day. "Over work" is not a commonly used phrase. "Late work" suggests work that is submitted late, rather than working late hours.Rate this question:
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- 48.
I’m hungry! I’ve had very _____ food today.
- A.
Little
- B.
A little
- C.
Few
- D.
A few
Correct Answer
A. LittleExplanation
The phrase "I've had very little food today" indicates that the person has not eaten much throughout the day and is therefore hungry. "Little" is used to describe a small quantity or amount, which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 49.
Did you hear about the ethics seminar? It _____.
- A.
Cancelled
- B.
Has cancelled
- C.
Has been cancelled
- D.
Had been cancelled
Correct Answer
C. Has been cancelledExplanation
The sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that happened in the past and has a connection to the present. The correct answer "has been cancelled" is in the present perfect passive voice, indicating that the seminar was cancelled by someone or something. This implies that the cancellation of the ethics seminar happened recently, and it is still relevant to the present moment.Rate this question:
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- 50.
I _____ judo every week.
- A.
Play
- B.
Go
- C.
Do
- D.
Exercise
Correct Answer
C. DoExplanation
The verb "do" is the correct answer because it is commonly used with activities or sports that do not have a specific verb associated with them. In this case, "do" is used to indicate the practice or participation in judo on a weekly basis.Rate this question:
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