English Language Test 2 - Petroleum Engineering

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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'My dad is very pleased ………………….my conduct in school.'?

  • for
  • by
  • with (correct)
  • in

Which article correctly completes the sentence: '… President of the United States will be visiting Australia next week.'?

  • A
  • The (correct)
  • An
  • Some

What is the function of the preposition in the sentence: 'My dad is very pleased ………………….my conduct in school.'?

  • To introduce a cause
  • To show possession
  • To indicate location
  • To express emotion towards an action (correct)

What type of article is used before 'President' in the phrase: '… President of the United States'?

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In the sentence 'My dad is very pleased ………………….my conduct in school.', which word indicates a change in state?

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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'Her birthday is………………… the 12th of June.'?

<p>on (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'Sara came to my wedding party, she ……………. a pink dress.'?

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Which option is NOT a correct preposition to use with a specific date?

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What is the correct preposition to use for general time periods, rather than specific dates?

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Which verb form indicates an ongoing action that occurred in the past?

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What is the likely requirement for the girl mentioned in the content?

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What is the tone suggested towards the girl in the content?

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What does the author imply about the comparison with the other girls?

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What can be inferred about the environment described in the content?

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The phrase 'You must be patient' suggests which of the following?

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What is the correct present simple passive form of the sentence 'The company notifies unsuccessful applicants.'?

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Which part of the sentence is the subject in the active voice 'The company notifies unsuccessful applicants.'?

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In the passive voice, who receives the action in the sentence 'The company notifies unsuccessful applicants.'?

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Which of the following sentences is not a correct transformation of the original active sentence?

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Why is the sentence 'Unsuccessful applicants notify by the company.' incorrect?

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Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The cookies..........you baked smell really delicious.'?

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Which word correctly completes the phrase: 'The cookies..........you baked smell really delicious.'?

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In the sentence, which word should replace the blank: 'Who is the person.........wrote this book?'

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Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'This is the place.........we first met.'?

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Which word fits best in the sentence: 'To whom is the gift.........?'

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Which word best completes the statement about the reaction of the attendees at the end of the play?

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What action was happening when the police car arrived?

<p>I was standing outside the cinema. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emotion likely felt by the audience members during the play?

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Which term best describes the role of the people who attended the play?

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What time-related action might have caused excitement outside the cinema?

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Flashcards

Correct preposition for birthday

The correct preposition to use when stating a date is "on".

Correct verb tense for Sara

The correct verb tense to describe Sara's attire is "was wearing."

Preposition 'on'

'On', as opposed to 'at', is used with specific dates and days.

Preposition 'at'

'At' is used to describe general times.

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Verb tense 'was wearing'

Use "was wearing" to describe past actions of wearing something.

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Correct preposition for "pleased with"

"With" is the correct preposition when describing satisfaction or pleasure with something.

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Correct article for "President of the United States"

"A" is the correct article before "President of the United States" when talking about a specific president.

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Prepositions conveying satisfaction

A preposition like "with" connects the subject and object in a sentence.

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Articles used before specific nouns

The article used before a noun depends on whether it refers to a specific or general entity.

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Context and vocabulary in a sentence

The context of the sentence and the specific words used will determine the correct answer.

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Prepositions of Time

Words like 'on', 'at', and 'in' that indicate when something happens.

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Correct Preposition for Dates

Use 'on' when referring to specific dates and days.

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Correct Preposition for General Times

Use 'at' for general times, like specific hours or periods.

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Preposition for Patience

The correct preposition to use with 'patient' is 'with'.

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Active to Passive Voice

Changing a sentence from describing the subject performing an action to describing the subject receiving the action.

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Present Simple Tense

Describes actions that happen regularly or are always true.

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Passive Voice Structure

The object of the active sentence becomes the subject in the passive sentence, followed by 'be' + past participle of the verb.

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Identify the Subject

In a passive sentence, the subject is the one receiving the action.

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Match the Tense

The passive sentence should reflect the same verb tense as the active sentence.

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Choose the right pronoun

Identify the pronoun that correctly replaces the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct.

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Which pronoun means 'belonging to'

The pronoun 'whose' indicates possession or belonging.

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Choose the pronoun for the cookies

Select the pronoun that correctly refers to the 'cookies' mentioned earlier in the sentence.

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What does 'that' refer to?

The pronoun 'that' relates to a specific thing already mentioned, pointing it out.

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Pronoun replacing a noun

A pronoun is a word that substitutes for a noun in a sentence.

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What is the best word to describe people watching a play?

The word 'audience' is the most appropriate term for people watching a performance, especially a play.

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Which word describes someone watching a performance?

The word 'spectator' refers to someone who observes an event, often a performance.

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What word means 'watching'?

The word 'watching' implies observing something attentively, but it is not necessarily a specific event like a performance.

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What is the best word to describe people listening to music?

The word 'listeners' refers to people who are paying attention to sound, especially music.

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What does 'outside the cinema' suggest?

This phrase indicates being situated in a location immediately adjacent to a cinema building.

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Study Notes

English Language Test 2 - 2024

  • The provided material is for an English language test, specifically for a Petroleum Engineering exam.
  • The test is designed to prepare students for the Petroleum Engineering exam.
  • The notes include explanations and practice exercises for various parts of the English language, particularly focused on crucial grammar points and practical applications.
  • The materials include different kinds of practice exercises, including multiple choice questions, vocabulary building, and understanding of phrases and idioms, all relevant to petroleum engineering.
  • A list of questions and answers is included to practice language skills, along with the correct choices for each question.

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