1.
My neighbours ......................................... (constantly/have) parties until the early hours of the morning.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are constantly having". This is because the sentence is describing an ongoing action or habit of the neighbors having parties until the early hours of the morning. The present continuous tense "are constantly having" is used to indicate an action that is happening repeatedly or frequently in the present.
2.
I ........................... (hear) you are getting married.
Explanation
The sentence is in the present simple tense and the subject "I" is the one performing the action of hearing. The verb "hear" is correctly used in the base form without any additional tense markers. Therefore, the correct answer is "hear."
3.
In this photo we ................................... (ride) a camel in front of a pyramid.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are riding" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, the action of riding a camel in front of a pyramid is currently taking place.
4.
A: Shall I phone at 6.00?B: No, we ................................... (usually/have) dinner at that time.
Explanation
The correct answer is "both possible". In this context, both "are usually having" and "usually have" can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning. It suggests that the speaker's regular dinner time is at 6.00, indicating a habitual action.
5.
Regardless of what public event the Queen attends she ................................... (wear) something on her head as a symbol of authority.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is wearing". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and is describing a habitual action that the Queen consistently does. The phrase "regardless of what public event" indicates that no matter what event she attends, she always wears something on her head.
6.
She ...................................(be) we nice to me at the moment. I wonder why.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is being." This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the moment. The verb "be" is conjugated with "is" for the third person singular subject "she." The use of "being" suggests that she is currently displaying nice behavior towards the speaker, leading to curiosity about the reason behind it.
7.
A: What are you doing?B: I ................................... (feel) for the switch.
Explanation
In this conversation, person B is asked what they are doing. They respond by saying "I am feeling for the switch." The use of "am feeling" indicates that the action of feeling for the switch is happening in the present moment.
8.
She ................................... (weight) some potatoes on the scales not.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is weighting." This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. "Is weighting" is the correct form of the verb "to weigh" in the present continuous tense.
9.
The new science museum ................................... (currently/ attract) 10.000 visitors a month.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is currently attracting." This is because the sentence is describing the present situation of the new science museum and its ability to attract visitors. The use of "is currently" indicates that this is happening at the present moment.
10.
1876 - Brahms ...................................(complete) his first symphony.
Explanation
In 1876, Brahms completed his first symphony. The word "completes" indicates that Brahms finished composing or writing his first symphony in that year.
11.
Nowadays, men ................................... (wear) hats very rarely.
Explanation
The correct answer is "wear" because the sentence is in the present tense and is referring to a current trend. The word "nowadays" indicates that the statement is true in the present time. The verb "wear" is used to show the action of men putting on hats, which is stated to be a rare occurrence.
12.
Simon has been practising the song for days. It ................................... (sound) quite good, but he doesn´t think he´s ready to perform it in public.
Explanation
The verb "sounds" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "it". In this sentence, "it" refers to the song that Simon has been practicing. The sentence is in the present tense, so the verb should also be in the present tense. "Sounds" is the present tense form of the verb "sound", and it correctly matches the singular subject "it".
13.
I had a postcard from Maggie on holiday in Portugal. It seems like she ................................... (have) a wonderful time.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is having". The sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. The use of "is having" suggests that Maggie is currently experiencing a wonderful time on her holiday in Portugal.
14.
(a suggestion) I see that you are having some trouble with that new software. Why ................................... (not/use) a manual?
Explanation
The correct answer is "don't you use". In this question, the speaker is suggesting the use of a manual to help with the trouble the person is having with the new software. The phrase "don't you use" is a suggestion in the form of a question, implying that the person should consider using a manual to solve their problem.
15.
Oww, there ................................... (go) our bus. We´ll be late for school again!
Explanation
The correct answer is "goes" because it agrees with the subject "bus" and the present tense form of the verb "go". The sentence is expressing frustration about the bus leaving and the consequence of being late for school.
16.
................................... (you/taste) the delicate fruit flavour of this wine?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Do you taste, do you taste". This is because the question is asking if the person can taste the delicate fruit flavor of the wine. By repeating "do you taste" twice, it emphasizes the question and suggests that the person's ability to taste the flavor is being questioned.
17.
Our economic prospects ................................... (improve) more and more rapidly.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are improving" because the sentence is referring to the ongoing action of our economic prospects getting better. The verb "are" is used to indicate the present continuous tense, showing that the improvement is happening currently and continuously.
18.
How many people ................................... (want) some more tea?
Explanation
The correct answer is "want" because the subject "people" is plural, so the verb should also be in the plural form. In this case, "want" is the correct plural form of the verb "to want."
19.
This article ................................... (explain) everything about the new policy.
Explanation
The word "explains" is the correct answer because it is the verb form that matches with the subject "This article." The sentence is stating that the article provides information or clarification about the new policy.
20.
I ................................... (hope) you can lend me the money.
Explanation
The correct answer is both possible. In this sentence, both "hope" and "I am hoping" can be used interchangeably to express the speaker's desire or expectation for someone to lend them money. Similarly, "I'm hoping" is also a valid alternative. Therefore, all three options are correct and can be used in this context.
21.
"What __________ when you leave university?"
"I am going to go back to London"
Correct Answer
B. are you going to do
Explanation
The question is asking about future plans after leaving university. The response "I am going to go back to London" indicates that the person has a specific plan in mind for what they will do after leaving university, which aligns with the structure of the question "are you going to do."
22.
The plane gets in late. I __________ my train connection
Correct Answer
C. Am going to miss
Explanation
The phrase "am going to miss" is the correct answer because it expresses a future action that is likely to happen. The speaker is already aware that the plane is arriving late, so they can anticipate that they will miss their train connection. This answer choice accurately conveys the speaker's expectation of missing the train connection due to the late arrival of the plane.
23.
It's half past eight and it takes twenty minutes to get to the station. My train leaves in fifteen minutes. I __________.
Correct Answer
B. Am going to be late
Explanation
Based on the given information, the speaker currently has 30 minutes (half past eight) to get to the station, but it takes 20 minutes to get there. Additionally, the train leaves in 15 minutes. Since the speaker does not have enough time to reach the station before the train departs, it can be inferred that they will be late for their train. Therefore, the correct answer is "am going to be late."
24.
I've had twenty replies to the invitations I sent out, so I know twenty people __________.
Correct Answer
A. Are definitely going to come
Explanation
The correct answer is "are definitely going to come". This answer is appropriate because the speaker has received twenty replies to their invitations, indicating that these people have confirmed their attendance. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that these individuals are definitely going to come to the event.
25.
I'm sure you __________ a lot better after a good night's sleep.
Correct Answer
B. Are going to feel
Explanation
The phrase "are going to feel" is the correct answer because it indicates a future action or state. The sentence is discussing the expected outcome of having a good night's sleep, suggesting that the person will experience a significant improvement in how they feel.
26.
"Oh, no! I've spilt my wine."
"Don't worry. __________ a cloth to wipe it up."
Correct Answer
A. I am going to take
Explanation
The correct answer is "I am going to take." This response suggests that the speaker will take action to solve the problem of the spilled wine. By saying "I am going to take," the speaker is implying that they will take responsibility for cleaning up the spill by using a cloth.
27.
The plane doesn't leave until tomorrow afternoon, so I __________ the cases in the morning.
Correct Answer
C. Am going to pack
Explanation
The correct answer is "am going to pack". This is because the sentence is talking about a future event - the plane leaving tomorrow afternoon. Therefore, the speaker intends to pack the cases in the morning before the plane departs. The phrase "am going to pack" indicates a planned action in the future.
28.
"Can I come round after dinner?"
"Yes, that's fine. I __________ anything."
Correct Answer
A. Am going to prepare
Explanation
The correct answer is "am going to prepare." In this conversation, the speaker is asking if they can come over after dinner. The response "Yes, that's fine" indicates that the invitation is accepted. The phrase "I am going to prepare" suggests that the speaker is planning to prepare something for the guest after dinner. This response aligns with the context of the conversation and indicates that the speaker is willing to make arrangements for the guest's visit.
29.
The match doesn't start till 9 o'clock, so we __________ a drink first.
Correct Answer
B. Are going to get
Explanation
The correct answer is "are going to get" because it suggests that the speaker and possibly others will obtain a drink before the match starts at 9 o'clock. This implies a future action that is planned or intended to happen.
30.
At the beginning of next month we __________ married for ten years.
Correct Answer
C. Are going to be
Explanation
The correct answer is "are going to be." This is because the sentence is referring to a future event, specifically the beginning of the next month, and the phrase "going to be" is used to express future plans or intentions. Therefore, "are going to be" is the appropriate verb form to indicate that the speaker and their spouse will have been married for ten years at that point in time.
31.
Choose the correct question.
Correct Answer
B. Are you OK?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Are you OK?" because it is a grammatically correct and commonly used question to inquire about someone's well-being or state of being. The question "Do you OK?" is grammatically incorrect and does not make sense in English.
32.
Choose the correct question.
Correct Answer
E. Are you single?
Explanation
The correct question is "Are you single?" This question follows the correct subject-verb order, with the subject "you" coming before the verb "are." Additionally, the adjective "single" is correctly used to describe the subject.
33.
Choose the correct question.
Correct Answer
A. What time is it?
Explanation
The correct question is "What time is it?" because it follows the standard word order of subject-verb-object. The question is asking for the current time.
34.
Choose the correct question.
Correct Answer
C. Do you love me?
Explanation
The correct question is "Do you love me?" This question follows the correct grammatical structure for asking a yes/no question in English. The subject "you" is followed by the auxiliary verb "do" and then the main verb "love." The question mark at the end indicates that it is a question. The other two options, "Are you love me?" and "You love me?" do not follow the correct grammatical structure for asking a question.
35.
Choose the correct question.
Correct Answer
C. Where was Chunn last lesson?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Where was Chunn last lesson?" This question is asking about the location of Chunn's last lesson. The use of the past tense "was" indicates that the lesson has already taken place. The other options use incorrect verb forms or word order, making them grammatically incorrect.
36.
Choose the correct question.
Correct Answer
B. What food do you like?
Explanation
The correct question is "What food do you like?" This question is grammatically correct and follows the standard word order of interrogative sentences in English. It is asking about the food preferences of the person being addressed.
37.
Choose the correct question.
Correct Answer
A. Are you Malaysian?
Explanation
The correct question is "Are you Malaysian?" This question follows the correct subject-verb order and uses the auxiliary verb "are" to form a question in the present tense. The question is asking about the person's nationality, specifically if they are from Malaysia.
38.
Choose the correct question.
Correct Answer
E. What did you do last night?
Explanation
The correct answer is "What did you do last night?" because it follows the correct structure of a question in the past tense. The verb "did" is used to form questions in the past tense, and "you" is the correct pronoun to address the person being asked. Additionally, the question is asking about the action performed last night, which is the appropriate time frame.