Quiz On Unit 12

1.

If the package is to arrive on time, we _______________________ before the weekend.

A.

Couldn't mail it
B.

Will have to mail it
C.

Will probably mail it

Correct Answer
B. Will have to mail it

Explanation
To ensure that the package arrives on time, it is necessary to mail it before the weekend. The phrase "will have to mail it" indicates that there is a requirement or obligation to send the package in order to meet the deadline. This implies that not mailing it would result in the package not arriving on time.

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2.

You __________________________ yourself when you attend the conference in Paris next week, so you should learn how to do so in French before going.

A.

May have to introduce
B.

Must probably introduce
C.

Could probably have to introduce

Correct Answer
A. May have to introduce

Explanation
The phrase "may have to introduce" suggests that there is a possibility or likelihood that the person will need to introduce themselves at the conference in Paris. It implies that it is not certain, but there is a chance that this will be required. Therefore, the person should learn how to do so in French before attending the conference.

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3.

Yesterday, I saw Ted looking at diamond rings in a jewelry store. I think, he _____________________________________________

A.

Should ask his girlfriend to marry him.
B.

Could ask his girlfriend to marry him.
C.

Might ask his girlfriend to marry him.

Correct Answer
C. Might ask his girlfriend to marry him.

Explanation
Based on the observation that Ted was looking at diamond rings in a jewelry store, it is likely that he is considering proposing to his girlfriend. The word "might" suggests that there is a possibility of him asking his girlfriend to marry him, but it is not certain. The other options, "should" and "could," do not convey the same level of uncertainty as "might." Therefore, "might ask his girlfriend to marry him" is the most appropriate choice based on the given information.

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4.

Complete the next sentence with the information given in brackets and the simple present tense.What time ____________________________________ (the train to Oxford/leave)?

Correct Answer
does the train to Oxford leave

Explanation
The correct answer is "does the train to Oxford leave" because the sentence is asking for the present tense and the subject "the train to Oxford" is a singular noun, so it requires the third person singular form of the verb "leave," which is "does."

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5.

Complete the next sentence with the information given in brackets and the simple present tense.The film ____________________________________ at quarter to nine. (not / start)

Correct Answer
does not start
doesn't start

Explanation
The correct answer is "does not start" or "doesn't start" because the sentence is in the present tense and the negative form of the verb "start" is used to indicate that the film will not begin at quarter to nine.

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6.

Complete the next sentence with the information given in brackets and the simple present tense.When we ____________________________________ (finish/watching/the documentary) we’ll have dinner.

Correct Answer
finish watching the documentary

Explanation
The given sentence is in the future tense and it indicates that after completing the action of finishing watching the documentary, the speaker and the listener will have dinner. The verb "finish" is used in the simple present tense to indicate a habitual or repeated action. Therefore, when we finish watching the documentary, we'll have dinner.

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7.

Complete the next sentence with the information given in brackets and the simple present tense.What time ____________________________________ (we/have/the geography test) tomorrow?

Correct Answer
do we have the geography test

Explanation
The correct answer is "do we have the geography test" because the question is asking about the time of the geography test in the present tense. The word "do" is used to form questions in the simple present tense, and "we" is the subject of the question.

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