This A Complete 'possessive Adjective' English Quiz
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Tick () the word that is different.
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Nice
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Yellow
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Orange
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A possessive form is a word or grammatical construction used to indicate a relationship of possession in a broad sense. This can include strict ownership, or a number of other types of relation to a greater or lesser degree analogous to it.
for example - his, her, my, their, our etc.
To understand more about the same, take the following quiz.
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Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
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Small
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Tall
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Day
Correct Answer
A. DayExplanation
The words "small" and "tall" both have the same ending sound of "all," while "day" has a different ending sound of "ay." Therefore, "day" is the word that has a different sound.Rate this question:
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A Is your wife here? B Yes. ________ wife is over there.
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Our
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Your
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My
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A. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "My" because B is referring to their own wife, indicating possession.Rate this question:
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Tick () the word that is different.
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Short
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Tall
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Old
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A. OldExplanation
The word "old" is different from the other words because it refers to age, while the other words refer to physical attributes. "Short" and "tall" describe height, while "old" describes age.Rate this question:
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Tick () the word that is different.
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Good
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Fast
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Bad
Correct Answer
A. FastExplanation
The word "fast" is different from the other words because it describes the speed or quickness of something, whereas the other words describe the quality or condition of something.Rate this question:
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Tick () the word that is different.
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Big
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Small
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Red
Correct Answer
A. RedExplanation
The words "big" and "small" are both adjectives that describe size, while "red" is an adjective that describes color. Therefore, "red" is the word that is different from the others.Rate this question:
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Suzy and Melanie are English. ________ husbands are American.
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Their
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Our
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Her
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A. TheirExplanation
Suzy and Melanie are English, so it is logical to assume that they each have their own husbands. The possessive pronoun "their" is used to show that the husbands belong to Suzy and Melanie collectively.Rate this question:
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This is ________ father. My mother isn’t here.
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Her
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His
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My
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A. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "my" because the speaker is referring to their own father. They state that their mother isn't present, indicating that they are speaking about their own family.Rate this question:
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Where are ________ pens?
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Our
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Ours
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We
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A. OurExplanation
The correct answer is "our" because the question is asking about the location of the pens, which implies possession. "Our" is a possessive pronoun that indicates that the pens belong to a group of people, likely the speaker and others.Rate this question:
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He’s a very ________ man. He’s 97.
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Long
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Old
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Big
Correct Answer
A. OldExplanation
The correct answer is "old" because the sentence states that the man is 97 years old, indicating that he is elderly.Rate this question:
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That’s my dog. ________ name is Toby.
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Its
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Our
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Your
Correct Answer
A. ItsExplanation
The correct answer is "Its" because the sentence is referring to the dog's name, which is a possession of the dog itself. "Its" is the possessive form of "it" and is used to show ownership. In this case, it is used to indicate that the name belongs to the dog.Rate this question:
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These are my ________. Their names are Ed and Marco.
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Man
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People
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Friends
Correct Answer
A. FriendsExplanation
The correct answer is "friends" because the sentence states that the speaker has some people and their names are mentioned as Ed and Marco. This implies that the people being referred to are friends of the speaker.Rate this question:
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Your mobile phone’s fantastic. Is it ________?
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Late
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Today's
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New
Correct Answer
A. NewExplanation
The correct answer is "new" because the sentence is expressing admiration for the mobile phone, indicating that it is of good quality or impressive. The word "new" suggests that the phone is recently purchased or released, which would explain its fantastic features.Rate this question:
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These glasses are very ________. They’re only £5.
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Small
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Cheap
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Long
Correct Answer
A. CheapExplanation
The given correct answer is "cheap". This is because the sentence states that the glasses are only £5, indicating that they are affordable or inexpensive. Therefore, the word "cheap" accurately describes the cost of the glasses.Rate this question:
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Tick () the word that is different.
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Green
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Blue
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Big
Correct Answer
A. BigExplanation
The word "big" is different from the other two words because it does not refer to a color. Both "green" and "blue" are colors, while "big" describes the size of an object.Rate this question:
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These chairs are very ________.
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Old
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Fast
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Slow
Correct Answer
A. OldExplanation
The chairs are described as "very old". This suggests that they have been in use for a long time and may show signs of wear and tear.Rate this question:
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Three hundred dollars? That’s a very ________ watch.
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Fast
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Your
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Expensive
Correct Answer
A. ExpensiveExplanation
The word "expensive" fits logically in the sentence because it is used to describe the watch. The sentence implies that the watch is being discussed and the speaker is expressing surprise or disbelief at the high price of three hundred dollars. Therefore, "expensive" is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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Kate is not here, but this is ________ bag.
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His
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Its
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Her
Correct Answer
A. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "her" because the pronoun "her" is used to refer to a female person or object that belongs to a female person. In this case, since Kate is not present, the bag is assumed to belong to her.Rate this question:
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That’s Trent’s girlfriend. ________ very good-looking.
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Her's
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She's
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She
Correct Answer
A. She'sExplanation
The correct answer is "She's." This is because the sentence is referring to Trent's girlfriend and describing her as good-looking. "She's" is the contraction of "she is," which is the correct form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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A What’s ________ name? B I’m Nancy. I’m from England.
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Her
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Your
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Their
Correct Answer
A. YourExplanation
The correct answer is "your" because the question is asking for the name of the person being addressed. In this case, the person being addressed is B, who responds with "I'm Nancy." Therefore, the correct pronoun to use is "your" as it refers to the person being spoken to.Rate this question:
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This is my new book. ________ very good.
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It
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It's
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Its
Correct Answer
A. It'sExplanation
The correct answer is "It's." The sentence is referring to the book and describing it as "very good." "It's" is the contraction of "it is," which is the correct form to use in this context to show possession or describe the book's quality.Rate this question:
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Topsy and Tina are sisters. ________ brother’s name is Tim.
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Her
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Their
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Our
Correct Answer
A. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "Their." This is because the sentence is referring to Topsy and Tina's brother, so the possessive pronoun "Their" is used to indicate that the brother belongs to both sisters.Rate this question:
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Here are ________ sandwiches: one cheese, and one tuna and cheese.
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Your
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Yours
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Your's
Correct Answer
A. YourExplanation
The correct answer is "your" because it is used to indicate possession. In this context, it is referring to the sandwiches that belong to the person being addressed.Rate this question:
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Kelly is 18. Her ________ are 50.
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Fathers
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Mother
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Mother and father
Correct Answer
A. Mother and fatherExplanation
The correct answer is "mother and father" because the sentence mentions the plural form 'are'. This implies that both her parents are 50 years old.Rate this question:
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________ mother and father aren’t from Turkey.
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Their
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They
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There
Correct Answer
A. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "Their" because it is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this sentence, it indicates that the mother and father mentioned do not belong to Turkey.Rate this question:
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I’m Brenda, and this is my ________, Yumiko.
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Brother wife
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Brother’s wife
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Wife’s brother
Correct Answer
A. Brother’s wifeExplanation
In this sentence, Brenda is introducing someone named Yumiko. Brenda refers to Yumiko as "my ________," which implies that Yumiko is related to Brenda in some way. The correct answer is "brother's wife" because it indicates that Yumiko is married to Brenda's brother.Rate this question:
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Maria is___________sister.
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Miguels
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Miguel
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Miguel's
Correct Answer
A. Miguel'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Miguel's." This indicates that Maria is the sister of someone named Miguel. The apostrophe s ('s) is used to show possession or ownership in English. Therefore, "Miguel's" implies that Maria is the sister of Miguel.Rate this question:
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My ________ is very nice. Her name is Janice.
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Boyfriend
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Girlfriend
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Woman
Correct Answer
A. GirlfriendExplanation
The word "My" indicates that the speaker is referring to someone they have a personal relationship with. The phrase "Her name is Janice" suggests that the person being referred to is female. Therefore, the correct answer is "girlfriend" as it indicates a romantic relationship with a female individual named Janice.Rate this question:
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My sister’s married. Her ________ name is Luke.
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Husband’s
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Father’s
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Brother’s
Correct Answer
A. Husband’sExplanation
The correct answer is "husband's". This is because the sentence is stating that the sister is married, so her husband's name is Luke. The possessive form of "husband" is "husband's", indicating that the name belongs to the sister's husband.Rate this question:
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Angela is my ________.
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Children
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Sister
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Picture
Correct Answer
A. SisterExplanation
This question is asking for a word that completes the sentence "Angela is my ________." The correct answer is "sister." This indicates that the speaker is referring to Angela as their sister.Rate this question:
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My parents are ________.
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Tall
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Long
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New
Correct Answer
A. TallExplanation
The correct answer is "tall" because the word "parents" refers to one's biological mother and father, and the word "tall" describes their height.Rate this question:
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Tick () the word that is different.
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Friend
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Wife
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Daughter
Correct Answer
A. FriendExplanation
The word "friend" is different from the other options because it does not have a familial relationship. "Wife" and "daughter" both refer to family members, while "friend" refers to a person with whom one has a close relationship but is not related by blood or marriage.Rate this question:
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I’m married. I have two ________, a boy and a girl.
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Child
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Childs
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Children
Correct Answer
A. ChildrenExplanation
The correct answer is "children." In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they have two offspring, a boy and a girl. "Children" is the plural form of "child," which accurately reflects the fact that they have more than one child.Rate this question:
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This car is very ________.
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Speed
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Short
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Fast
Correct Answer
A. FastExplanation
The correct answer is "fast" because the word "fast" is commonly used to describe a car that is capable of high speeds.Rate this question:
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That’s my ________. He is 22 today.
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Children
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Daughter
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Son
Correct Answer
A. SonExplanation
The given sentence states that "He is 22 today," indicating that the person being referred to is a male. Therefore, the correct answer is "son" as it is the appropriate term to describe a male child.Rate this question:
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Tick () the word that is different.
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Fantastic
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Great
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Terrible
Correct Answer
A. TerribleExplanation
The word "terrible" is different from the other two words because it has a negative connotation, while "fantastic" and "great" have positive connotations.Rate this question:
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A Are those your friends? B No. ________ friends aren’t here today.
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Her
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Their
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Our
Correct Answer
A. OurExplanation
The correct answer is "Our" because the speaker is referring to a group of people that includes themselves. Therefore, the possessive pronoun "our" is used to indicate that the friends belong to the speaker and others in their group.Rate this question:
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That’s an ________ bag. It’s a nice colour.
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Orange
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Big
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Expensive
Correct Answer
A. OrangeExplanation
The given correct answer is "orange" because the sentence states that the bag is a nice color, and orange is commonly associated with being a nice or attractive color.Rate this question:
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Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
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Horse
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Colour
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Board
Correct Answer
A. ColourExplanation
The word "colour" has a different sound compared to the other two words. "Horse" and "board" both have the same "or" sound, while "colour" has a different "ou" sound.Rate this question:
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A Is that your sister over there? B Yes. She’s the ________ one.
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Long
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Short
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Blue
Correct Answer
A. ShortExplanation
B is describing the sister as "short" in comparison to the other options given (long and blue). This suggests that the sister is not tall in height.Rate this question:
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It’s a ________ car.
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Cheap
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Maria’s
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Our
Correct Answer
A. CheapExplanation
The correct answer is "cheap" because it is the only option that fits the sentence structure of "It's a ________ car." The other options, "Maria's" and "our," do not make sense in this context.Rate this question:
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Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
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Mother
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Father
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Brother
Correct Answer
A. FatherExplanation
The word "father" has a different sound compared to the words "mother" and "brother". The "a" sound in "father" is pronounced differently than the "o" sound in "mother" and the "o" sound in "brother".Rate this question:
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Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
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Phone
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Computer
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Welcome
Correct Answer
A. PhoneExplanation
The word "phone" has a different sound compared to the other two words. The "ph" sound in "phone" is pronounced as /f/, while the "c" in "computer" and the "w" in "welcome" have their usual sounds, /k/ and /w/ respectively.Rate this question:
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Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
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Girl
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Number
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Hair
Correct Answer
A. HairExplanation
The word "hair" has a different sound because it is the only word that begins with the /h/ sound, while the other two words begin with the /g/ and /n/ sounds respectively.Rate this question:
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Her ________ are nice.
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Son
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Sons
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Son's
Correct Answer
A. SonsExplanation
The correct answer is "sons". This is because the sentence is referring to multiple sons, indicating that there is more than one son and that they are nice. The plural form "sons" is used to indicate this.Rate this question:
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Which word has a different sound? Tick () A, B, or C.
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Chair
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Are
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Fast
Correct Answer
A. ChairExplanation
The word "chair" has a different sound compared to the other two words. "Chair" has the /tʃ/ sound at the beginning, while "are" and "fast" do not have this sound.Rate this question:
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