English Written Test: Question Set 1.1

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Questions and Answers

Which sentence is correct?

  • any Brothers or Sisters (correct)
  • brothers or Sisters
  • some Brothers and Sisters
  • I haven’tgot no Brother sor Sisters

What is the correct preposition to use with 'Italy' in the sentence provided?

  • in
  • from (correct)
  • at
  • to

Which option correctly completes the sentence 'The party was a disaster. There……there?'

  • was any body
  • was no body
  • wasn’t nobody (correct)
  • was somebody

'Ann, how are you?' - Which response is appropriate?

<p>I am fine, thanks. And you? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adverb correctly completes the sentence 'I’ve lost my passport, I can’t find it…..'?

<p>somewhere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Michael……….Paris in the Morning' - What is the correct verb form to use?

<p>is leaving for (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctor give for some medicine last week?

<p>Prescription (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Michael start living in Paris?

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

What should you not start doing according to the sentence 'Don’t start ..... a to shouting!'?

<p>To shouting! (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there too little time to get to the airport?

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

'Have you phoned the restaurant about the booking?' Which is the correct response?

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Which of the following sentences is correct: 'I……..dinner'?

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Which sentence correctly completes the following phrase: 'Peter is telling Jane to do it at this very moment'?

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In the sentence 'They weren’t surprised and nor……..I', which word correctly fills in the blank?

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In the sentence 'I…….lunch before I went to the cinema in the afternoon', which option correctly fills in the blank?

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Which phrase correctly completes the question 'Where is **Pharmacy please?'

<p>the nearest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pronoun correctly completes the phrase 'That’s the boy **I met at the party!'?

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

Which modal verb correctly completes the sentence 'He……go to see the accountant this morning'?

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Flashcards

Preposition for 'Italy'

The correct preposition to use with 'Italy' is 'from'. It indicates origin or where something comes from.

Negative sentence structure

The correct way to say 'no one was there' is 'wasn’t nobody'. This is a common grammatical error.

Responding to 'How are you?'

The correct response to 'Ann, how are you?' is 'I am fine, thanks. And you?'. This is a polite and common way to answer.

Completing a sentence - unknown location

The correct adverb to complete the sentence is 'somewhere'. It indicates an unknown location where something is lost.

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Verb tense for departure

The correct verb form is 'is leaving for'. It expresses a future action that starts now and is ongoing.

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What did the doctor give?

A prescription is a written order from a doctor authorizing the dispensing of medicine for a patient.

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Present perfect tense

The correct verb tense is 'has lived'. This indicates an action that began in the past and continues in the present.

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Correcting a grammatical error

The phrase 'to shouting' is incorrect. The correct phrase is 'to start shouting'. This is a common grammatical error.

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Expressing lack of time

The sentence 'Too little time' conveys the lack of time. The word 'too' emphasizes the insufficient amount of time.

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Responding to a question

The correct response is 'Yes, I have.'. This confirms that the action of phoning the restaurant has been completed.

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Using the present perfect

The correct sentence is 'I have already had dinner'. This uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action that has already happened.

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Expressing present action

The correct phrase is 'saying'. It expresses a direct communication, emphasizing the current action of Peter.

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Maintaining negative tenses

The word 'wasn’t' correctly completes the sentence. It maintains consistency in the negative tense, mirroring the previous clause.

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Past perfect tense usage

The correct option is 'had already had'. This uses the past perfect tense to indicate an action completed before another past action.

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Asking for nearby location

The correct phrase is 'the nearest'. It specifies the proximity of the pharmacy, making the question specific.

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Using a relative pronoun

The pronoun 'who' correctly completes the phrase. It connects the boy to the previous action of meeting him.

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Using modal verbs in the past

The modal verb 'had to' correctly completes the sentence. It expresses an obligation or necessity in the past.

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Study Notes

Grammar and Sentence Structure

  • Correct preposition with 'Italy': Use "in" for location (e.g., "in Italy").
  • Completing the sentence: "The party was a disaster. There was chaos everywhere."
  • Appropriate response to "Ann, how are you?" could be "I'm fine, thank you."
  • Correct adverb to complete: "I’ve lost my passport, I can’t find it anywhere."
  • Correct verb form: "Michael is living in Paris in the morning."

Actions and Events

  • Doctor prescribed a specific medicine last week.
  • Michael began living in Paris at a specific date or year.
  • Avoid starting with "a" in "Don’t start a shouting!"

Time and Communication

  • Too little time to get to the airport due to traffic or unexpected delays.
  • Appropriate response to "Have you phoned the restaurant about the booking?" could be "Yes, I have."

Correct Usage and Choices

  • Correct construction: "I am having dinner."
  • Completing the phrase: "Peter is telling Jane to do it at this very moment."
  • Completing the sentence "They weren’t surprised and nor was I."
  • Completing the phrase: "I had lunch before I went to the cinema in the afternoon."
  • Correct question phrasing: "Where is the pharmacy, please?"

Pronouns and Modals

  • Correct pronoun: "That’s the boy whom I met at the party!"
  • Correct modal verb: "He should go to see the accountant this morning."

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