1. (A) … do you usually go on holiday? (B) I usually go to Greece. A) What B) Where C) Who
In the given conversation:
(A) "Where do you usually go on holiday?"
(B) "I usually go to Greece."
The correct answer to complete the question from option (B) is:
(B) Where
So, the completed conversation would be:
(A) "Where do you usually go on holiday?"
(B) "I usually go to Greece."
2. I usually … very early in the mornings.
The correct completion for the sentence "I usually ... very early in the mornings." is:
A) get up
Therefore, the complete sentence would be:
"I usually get up very early in the mornings."
Explanation:
"Get up" is the correct base form of the verb for the first person singular (I).
"Gets up" is incorrect because it is the third person singular form (he/she/it).
"Am getting up" is incorrect because it is the present continuous tense, which is not suitable for describing habitual actions.
3. She … three languages: English, French, and Spanish.
The correct answer is C) speaks.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "She" is a third-person singular noun. For third-person singular subjects in the present tense, verbs typically take an "-s" ending. Therefore, "speak" changes to "speaks."
Grammatical Structure: The sentence is in the simple present tense, which is used to describe habitual actions or general truths. "She speaks three languages" describes a habitual action.
Verb Form: The base form "speak" is used with "I," "you," "we," and "they," but for "he," "she," and "it," you add an "-s" to the verb to make "speaks."
Thus, the sentence should read: "She speaks three languages: English, French, and Spanish."
4. I live in Rio de Janeiro. Where … live?
The correct answer is B) do you.
Here’s why:
Forming Questions in English: To form a question in the present simple tense, especially when asking about habits, routines, or general facts, you use the auxiliary verb "do" (or "does" for third-person singular) followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. The structure is: Do + subject + base form of the verb.
Subject-Verb Agreement: "You" is the subject here. When forming a question with "you," we need the auxiliary "do."
Correct Question Form: The main verb in the question is "live," and the auxiliary verb "do" is required to correctly structure the question in the simple present tense.
Thus, the correct sentence is: "Where do you live?"
5. My mother … English at a high school.
The correct answer is C) teaches.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "My mother" is a third-person singular noun. In the present simple tense, verbs typically take an "-es" or "-s" ending for third-person singular subjects.
Grammatical Structure: The sentence is in the simple present tense, which is used to describe habitual actions or general truths. "My mother teaches English" describes what she regularly does.
Verb Form: The base form "teach" changes to "teaches" for third-person singular subjects in the present simple tense.
Thus, the sentence should read: "My mother teaches English at a high school."
6. My wife and I are from Canada. … you from?
The correct answer is A) Where are.
Here’s why:
Question Structure: When asking about the origin or location in the present tense, especially with the verb "to be," the structure is: Where + auxiliary verb (are) + subject.
Correct Usage of "Are": Since you are asking about someone's origin or location, the verb "to be" is appropriate. For the subject "you," the correct form is "are."
Complete Question: The question should be "Where are you from?" to correctly ask for someone's origin or location.
Thus, the complete and correct question is: "Where are you from?"
7. My brother … his favorite TV program every evening.
The correct answer is A) watches.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "My brother" is a third-person singular noun. In the present simple tense, verbs take an "-es" or "-s" ending for third-person singular subjects.
Grammatical Structure: The sentence describes a habitual action (something that happens every evening), which is expressed using the simple present tense.
Verb Form: The base form "watch" changes to "watches" for third-person singular subjects in the present simple tense.
Thus, the sentence should read: "My brother watches his favorite TV program every evening."
8. My friend has a sister, but he doesn’t … a brother.
The correct answer is B) have.
Here’s why:
Auxiliary Verb "Doesn't": In negative sentences in the present simple tense, when using "doesn't" (the contraction of "does not"), the main verb stays in its base form.
Verb Form After "Doesn't": The verb following "doesn't" should be in the base form, which is "have" in this case, not "has" or "had."
Correct Structure: The sentence is structured correctly with "doesn't have" to indicate the absence of a brother in the present tense.
Thus, the sentence should read: "My friend has a sister, but he doesn’t have a brother."
9. My sister’s name … Susan. She is a doctor.
The correct answer is A) is.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "My sister’s name" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form.
Verb "To Be": The verb "to be" in the present tense for singular subjects (like names) is "is".
Complete Sentence: The sentence structure requires the verb "is" to correctly link the subject ("My sister’s name") to the predicate ("Susan").
Thus, the sentence should read: "My sister’s name is Susan. She is a doctor."
10. … your father a teacher or a policeman?
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject here is "your father," which is singular.
Question Formation: When forming a yes-no question in English, especially when asking about someone's occupation or identity, you typically start with a form of the verb "to be" (is, am, are) followed by the subject and then the options (teacher or policeman).
Correct Question Structure: The correct structure for the question is: "Is your father a teacher or a policeman?"
This construction allows for a straightforward question about someone's occupation or identity using the verb "to be" in the correct form for a singular subject.
11. I … in a small apartment near the college.
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject here is "I," which is a first-person singular pronoun. In the present tense, verbs take the base form (without "-s" or "-es") for first-person singular and plural subjects.
Verb Form: The sentence describes a habitual action or state (living in a small apartment near the college), which is expressed using the present tense.
Correct Verb Usage: "Live" is the correct base form of the verb for the subject "I" in the present tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I live in a small apartment near the college."
12. I … a very busy person. In fact, I have lots of free time.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject here is "I," which is a first-person singular pronoun.
Negation: The sentence indicates a negation ("not"), which in this case applies to the verb "am."
Complete Sentence: The correct structure to convey the idea that contradicts the first statement ("I am not a very busy person") is achieved by using "am not" as the negation of "am."
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I am not a very busy person. In fact, I have lots of free time."
13. I work twelve hours a day, but I … my job.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject here is "I," which is a first-person singular pronoun.
Verb Form: The sentence is in the present tense, and the verb "love" should be used to agree with the subject "I."
Correct Usage: "Love" is the appropriate base form of the verb to express affection or enjoyment for something.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I work twelve hours a day, but I love my job."
14. My classmate … in class right now, she’s in the library.
Here’s why:
Contractions and Verb Usage: "Isn’t" is a contraction of "is not." In this sentence, you need a negative form of the verb "to be" (is) to indicate that the classmate is not present in class.
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject here is "My classmate," which is a third-person singular noun. Therefore, you need to use the third-person singular form of the verb "to be," which is "is" in the negative form.
Correct Structure: The sentence needs to contrast where the classmate is (library) with where she is not (class). "Isn’t" fits perfectly here to express the absence in class.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "My classmate isn’t in class right now, she’s in the library.
15. My friends … busy because they are on holiday.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject here is "My friends," which is a plural noun.
Verb Form: The sentence indicates that the friends are busy, so you need a plural form of the verb "to be" in the present tense to agree with "My friends."
Correct Usage: "Aren’t" is the contraction of "are not," which is the correct negative form of "are" (the plural form of "to be") in this context.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "My friends aren’t busy because they are on holiday."
16. We … swim, jog, and play sports to stay strong and healthy.
Here’s the explanation:
Verb Form: The phrase "like to" is used to express activities that someone enjoys or prefers doing. In this context, "like to" is followed by the infinitive forms of verbs ("swim," "jog," "play") to indicate what activities "we" enjoy or choose to do.
Sentence Structure: The sentence is about activities that "we" do in order to stay strong and healthy. Using "like to" indicates a preference or enjoyment of these activities.
Therefore, the complete sentence should be: "We like to swim, jog, and play sports to stay strong and healthy."
17. My family and I … to many different countries around the world.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "My family and I" is a compound subject that is treated as plural. Therefore, it requires the plural form of the verb.
Present Perfect Tense: The phrase "to many different countries around the world" suggests an action that has happened at various times in the past up to the present. The present perfect tense ("have flown") is appropriate for this context.
Correct Verb Form: "Have flown" is the correct present perfect form of the verb "to fly" for plural subjects.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "My family and I have flown to many different countries around the world."
18. (A) … you finished your lunch yet? (B) Yes, I ….
Here’s why:
Question Formation: The question asks if "you" (the subject) have finished your lunch. For forming questions in the present perfect tense with "you," the auxiliary verb "have" is used.
Present Perfect Tense: The present perfect tense is formed with "have" (for plural subjects and the pronoun "you") and the past participle of the main verb ("finished").
Consistent Verb Use: In the response, the auxiliary verb "have" is used to indicate that the action is complete. The short answer to the question "Have you finished your lunch yet?" is "Yes, I have."
Therefore, the correct exchange is:
(A) "Have you finished your lunch yet?"
(B) "Yes, I have."
19. Have you finished answering all the questions …?
Here’s why:
Context of Completion: The word "yet" is used in questions and negative sentences to talk about something that is expected to happen or has happened up to the present moment.
Sentence Structure: "Yet" is typically placed at the end of the question to ask if the action has been completed.
Usage of "Yet": In the context of asking if all the questions have been answered up to the current point in time, "yet" is the appropriate choice.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Have you finished answering all the questions yet?"
20. She has a car, so she … there many times.
Here’s why:
Present Perfect Tense: The sentence indicates that she has driven there many times up to the present. The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time before now.
Correct Form of the Verb: The present perfect tense is formed with "has" or "have" (depending on the subject) plus the past participle of the main verb. The past participle of "drive" is "driven."
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "She" is third-person singular, so "has" is the correct auxiliary verb to use.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "She has driven there many times."
21. I’ve cleaned the kitchen, but I … the living room yet.
Here’s why:
Present Perfect Tense: The sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating actions that have occurred at an unspecified time before now or actions that are incomplete.
Negative Form: The negative form of the present perfect tense is constructed with "have not" (haven't) or "has not" (hasn't) followed by the past participle of the verb.
Correct Verb Form: The past participle of "clean" is "cleaned."
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I’ve cleaned the kitchen, but I haven’t cleaned the living room yet."
22. It’s a great movie. I have … that movie many times.
Here’s why:
Present Perfect Tense: The sentence uses the present perfect tense, which is formed with "have" or "has" followed by the past participle of the verb. This tense is used to describe actions that have occurred at unspecified times before now.
Correct Form of the Verb: The past participle of "see" is "seen." The other options ("saw" and "see") are not correct because "saw" is the simple past tense, and "see" is the base form of the verb.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "It’s a great movie. I have seen that movie many times."
23. (A) … your brother talked to you yet? (B) Yes, he ….
Here’s why:
Question Formation: In the present perfect tense, when asking if someone has done something up to now, the correct auxiliary verb for a third-person singular subject (your brother) is "has."
Consistent Verb Use: The response to a question in the present perfect tense should use the same auxiliary verb to indicate that the action has been completed.
Subject-Verb Agreement: "Has" is the correct auxiliary verb for "your brother" (he), and it should be used both in the question and the response.
Therefore, the correct exchange is:
(A) "Has your brother talked to you yet?"
(B) "Yes, he has."
24. She ______ to music every day.
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "She" is a third-person singular noun. In the present simple tense, verbs typically take an "-s" or "-es" ending for third-person singular subjects.
Grammatical Structure: In the sentence, "listen" needs to be conjugated to match the third-person singular subject "She." Therefore, "listen" changes to "listens."
Correct Form of the Verb: "Listens" is the correct form of the verb "to listen" when used with third-person singular subjects in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "She listens to music every day."
25. They ______ coffee in the morning.
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "They" is a third-person plural pronoun. In the present simple tense, verbs used with plural subjects do not take an "-s" or "-es" ending.
Grammatical Structure: For plural subjects like "They," the base form of the verb is used. The verb "drink" is the base form and matches the subject "They."
Correct Form of the Verb: "Drink" is the correct form to use with the plural subject "They" in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "They drink coffee in the morning."
26. He ______ to the gym on Mondays.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "He" is a third-person singular pronoun.
Grammatical Structure: In the present simple tense, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), verbs typically take an "-s" ending.
Correct Form of the Verb: "Goes" is the correct form of the verb "to go" to use with the third-person singular subject "He" in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "He goes to the gym on Mondays."
27. They ______ lunch at noon.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "They" is a plural pronoun.
Grammatical Structure: In the present simple tense, verbs used with plural subjects (like "They") do not take an "-s" or "-es" ending.
Correct Form of the Verb: "Have" is the base form of the verb used with plural subjects in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "They have lunch at noon."
28. The dog ______ every night.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "The dog" is a singular noun.
Grammatical Structure: In the present simple tense, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it, or in this case, "The dog"), verbs typically take an "-s" ending.
Correct Form of the Verb: "Barks" is the correct form of the verb "to bark" to use with the third-person singular subject "The dog" in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The dog barks every night."
29. 18. My brother ______ in London.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "My brother" is a singular noun.
Grammatical Structure: In the present simple tense, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it, or singular nouns like "My brother"), verbs typically take an "-s" ending.
Correct Form of the Verb: "Lives" is the correct form of the verb "to live" to use with the third-person singular subject "My brother" in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "My brother lives in London."
30. I ______ my homework after dinner.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "I" is a first-person singular pronoun.
Grammatical Structure: In the present simple tense, verbs used with first-person singular subjects (like "I") use the base form of the verb.
Correct Form of the Verb: "Do" is the correct base form of the verb "to do" to use with the first-person singular subject "I" in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I do my homework after dinner."
31. We ______ the house every weekend.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "We" is a first-person plural pronoun.
Grammatical Structure: In the present simple tense, verbs used with plural subjects (like "We") do not take an "-s" or "-es" ending.
Correct Form of the Verb: "Clean" is the base form of the verb "to clean," which is used with plural subjects in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "We clean the house every weekend."
32. She ______ a book every month.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "She" is a third-person singular pronoun.
Grammatical Structure: In the present simple tense, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it, or in this case, "She"), verbs typically take an "-s" ending.
Correct Form of the Verb: "Reads" is the correct form of the verb "to read" to use with the third-person singular subject "She" in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "She reads a book every month."
33. 15. The store ______ at 9 PM.
Here’s why:
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "The store" is a singular noun.
Grammatical Structure: In the present simple tense, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it, or singular nouns like "The store"), verbs typically take an "-s" ending.
Correct Form of the Verb: "Closes" is the correct form of the verb "to close" to use with the third-person singular subject "The store" in the present simple tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The store closes at 9 PM."
34. She __________ to the library every Saturday morning.
Here’s why:
The sentence is in the simple present tense, which is used to describe habitual actions or routines.
For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), the verb in the simple present tense usually takes an -s or -es ending.
Explanation:
She is a third-person singular subject.
The base form of the verb is go.
According to the rule, when the subject is third-person singular, we add -es to the base form of the verb go to make it goes.
So, the correct sentence is:
She goes to the library every Saturday morning.
35. They __________ TV every evening after dinner.
Here’s why:
Explanation:
They is a plural subject (third-person plural).
In the simple present tense, when the subject is plural (we, you, they), the base form of the verb is used without any additional endings.
Verb Forms:
watch (base form) is used with I, you, we, they.
watches is used with he, she, it (third-person singular).
So, the correct sentence is:
They watch TV every evening after dinner.
36. Complete the sentence with the correct verb: He __________ basketball with his friends on weekends.
The correct answer is plays. Here’s why:
Explanation:
He is a third-person singular subject.
In the simple present tense, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), the verb typically takes an -s or -es ending.
The base form of the verb is play. For third-person singular, we add -s to form plays.
Verb Forms:
play (base form) is used with I, you, we, they.
plays is used with he, she, it (third-person singular).
So, the correct sentence is:
He plays basketball with his friends on weekends.
37. My friends __________ to the beach every summer.
The correct answer is a) go. Here’s why:
Explanation:
My friends is a plural subject.
In the simple present tense, when the subject is plural (we, you, they, my friends), the base form of the verb is used without any additional endings.
Verb Forms:
go (base form) is used with I, you, we, they, and plural subjects like "my friends".
goes is used with he, she, it (third-person singular).
So, the correct sentence is:
My friends go to the beach every summer.
38. Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb: Sarah __________ English at the university.
The correct answer is b) studies. Here’s why:
Explanation:
Sarah is a third-person singular subject.
In the simple present tense, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it, Sarah), the verb typically takes an -s or -es ending.
The base form of the verb is study. For verbs ending in a consonant + y, we change the y to i and add -es to form studies.
Verb Forms:
study (base form) is used with I, you, we, they, and plural subjects.
studies is used with he, she, it, and third-person singular subjects like "Sarah".
So, the correct sentence is:
Sarah studies English at the university.
39. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
The correct answer is c) We are watching a movie. Here’s why:
Explanation:
The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking or actions that are ongoing.
The present continuous tense is formed using the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the -ing form of the main verb.
Analyzing the Options:
a) She sings beautifully.
This is in the simple present tense, describing a habitual action or a general truth.
b) They will arrive tomorrow.
This is in the simple future tense, describing an action that will happen in the future.
c) We are watching a movie.
This is in the present continuous tense. It uses the present tense of "to be" (are) and the -ing form of the verb "watch," indicating that the action is happening right now.
d) He finished his homework.
This is in the simple past tense, describing an action that was completed in the past.
So, the correct sentence in the present continuous tense is:
We are watching a movie.
40. Choose the correct sentence in the present perfect tense:
The correct answer is b) They have visited Paris twice. Here’s why:
Explanation:
The present perfect tense is used to describe actions or events that have happened at some point in the past but are relevant to the present or have an impact on the present. It is formed using the present tense of the verb "to have" (have/has) followed by the past participle of the main verb.
Analyzing the Options:
a) He eats lunch at 12 PM every day.
This is in the simple present tense, describing a habitual action.
b) They have visited Paris twice.
This is in the present perfect tense. It uses the present tense of "to have" (have) and the past participle of the verb "visit" (visited), indicating that they have visited Paris at some unspecified times in the past.
c) She will go to the party tonight.
This is in the simple future tense, describing an action that will happen in the future.
d) We walked to the park yesterday.
This is in the simple past tense, describing an action that was completed in the past.
So, the correct sentence in the present perfect tense is:
They have visited Paris twice.
41. Which is a true statement?
The correct answer is b) He goes to school by bus. Here’s why:
Explanation:
a) I am not liking pizza.
This sentence is incorrect because "like" is a stative verb, and stative verbs are typically not used in the present continuous tense. The correct form should be "I do not like pizza."
b) He goes to school by bus.
This sentence is correct. It is in the simple present tense and describes a habitual action.
c) They was at the store.
This sentence is incorrect because the subject "they" is plural, and the verb should be "were" instead of "was." The correct form should be "They were at the store."
d) She doesn't works on weekends.
This sentence is incorrect because the verb form "works" should be in its base form "work" after "doesn't." The correct form should be "She doesn't work on weekends."
So, the true statement is:
He goes to school by bus.
42. Select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: The cat __________ in the garden.
The correct answer is c) sleeps. Here’s why:
Explanation:
The cat is a third-person singular subject.
In the simple present tense, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it, the cat), the verb typically takes an -s or -es ending.
Verb Forms:
sleep (base form) is used with I, you, we, they, and plural subjects.
sleeps is used with he, she, it, and third-person singular subjects like "the cat".
Analyzing the Options:
a) sleeping
This is the present participle form, used for the present continuous tense, not suitable here.
b) sleep
This is the base form, used with I, you, we, they, and plural subjects, not correct for third-person singular in simple present tense.
c) sleeps
This is the correct form for third-person singular subjects in the simple present tense.
d) slept
This is the past tense form, not suitable for a sentence in the present tense.
So, the correct sentence is:
The cat sleeps in the garden.
43. Which sentence is not in the present tense?
The correct answer is c) He will visit his grandparents next week. Here’s why:
Explanation:
c) He will visit his grandparents next week is not in the present tense; it is in the future tense. The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen at a later time.
Analyzing the Options:
a) She writes a letter every day.
This sentence is in the simple present tense, describing a habitual action.
b) They are swimming in the pool.
This sentence is in the present continuous tense, describing an action happening at the moment of speaking.
c) He will visit his grandparents next week.
This sentence is in the future tense, describing an action that will happen in the future.
d) We play football on Sundays.
This sentence is in the simple present tense, describing a habitual action.
Therefore, the sentence that is not in the present tense is:
c) He will visit his grandparents next week. It is in the future tense.
44. The present tense is used to describe actions happening now.
True.
The present tense is indeed used to describe actions happening now, at the moment of speaking. It's also used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and scheduled future events, depending on the context. Here are a few examples:
Actions happening now: "She sings beautifully."
Habitual actions: "He goes to school every day."
General truths: "The sun rises in the east."
Scheduled future events: "The concert starts at 7 PM."
In all these examples, the present tense is used to indicate actions or states that are currently relevant or happening.
45. "She cooks dinner every evening."
True. The statement "She cooks dinner every evening" is true. Here’s why:
The sentence is in the simple present tense.
It describes a habitual action or routine ("cooks dinner") that happens regularly ("every evening").
In the simple present tense, we use the base form of the verb ("cook") for most subjects (I, you, we, they) and add -s or -es for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).
Here, "She" is a third-person singular subject, and the verb "cook" takes the -s ending to become "cooks."
Therefore, "She cooks dinner every evening" accurately describes a habitual action in the present tense.
46. "They are go to school by car." Answer: False
The statement "They are go to school by car" is False. Here's why:
The sentence attempts to use the present continuous tense ("are going"), but it's incorrect due to the incorrect verb form.
In the present continuous tense, we use the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the base form of the main verb + -ing.
The correct form should be "They are going to school by car."
So, the corrected statement would be: False.
47. "I will go to the movie tonight."
True.
The statement "I will go to the movie tonight" is true. Here's why:
The sentence is in the future tense, specifically the simple future tense.
It expresses an action ("go to the movie") that will occur at a later time ("tonight").
In the simple future tense, we use the modal verb "will" followed by the base form of the main verb ("go" in this case).
Therefore, "I will go to the movie tonight" accurately describes a future action.
48. "We have seen that movie before."
True.
The statement "We have seen that movie before" is true. Here's why:
This sentence is in the present perfect tense.
The present perfect tense is formed using the present tense of the verb "to have" (have/has) followed by the past participle of the main verb ("seen" in this case).
It indicates that the action of seeing the movie ("seen") occurred at an unspecified time before now and is relevant to the present moment.
Therefore, "We have seen that movie before" accurately describes an action that happened in the past and has relevance to the present.
49. 1. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: They __________ TV every evening after dinner.
The correct answer is a) watch. Here’s why:
The sentence is in the simple present tense, used to describe habitual actions or routines.
The subject "They" is plural (we, you, they), so we use the base form of the verb without any additional endings.
The base form of the verb "to watch" is "watch", which is correct for plural subjects in the simple present tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
They watch TV every evening after dinner.
50. He __________ basketball with his friends on weekends.
The correct answer is plays. Here’s why:
The sentence is in the simple present tense, which is used to describe habitual actions or routines.
The subject "He" is third-person singular (he, she, it), so we use the base form of the verb with an added -s or -es for third-person singular subjects.
The base form of the verb "to play" is "play". For third-person singular, we add -s to form "plays".
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
He plays basketball with his friends on weekends.
51. Sarah __________ English at the university.
The correct answer is b) studies. Here’s why:
The subject "Sarah" is third-person singular (he, she, it), so we use the base form of the verb with an added -s or -es for third-person singular subjects in the simple present tense.
The base form of the verb "to study" is "study". When conjugated for third-person singular (Sarah), it becomes "studies".
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
Sarah studies English at the university.
52. Which sentence is in the simple present tense?
The sentence that is in the simple present tense is c) He eats breakfast at 8 AM. Here’s why:
The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions or routines, general truths, and actions that are scheduled or timetabled.
In this sentence, "He" (third-person singular) + "eats" (base form of the verb "eat") correctly indicates a habitual action (eating breakfast) that occurs regularly at a specific time (8 AM).
Explanation of Other Options:
a) They have been playing since morning.
This sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment.
b) She will go to the store later.
This sentence is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen at a later time.
d) We are going on vacation next week.
This sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is planned for the future.
Therefore, the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a habitual action is:
c) He eats breakfast at 8 AM.
53. Choose the correct sentence:
The correct sentence is a) He is reading a book right now. Here’s why:
Sentence a) is in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking.
The structure "is reading" indicates an ongoing action ("reading a book") occurring right now.
Explanation of Other Options:
b) She will read a book tomorrow: This sentence is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen in the future.
c) They reads books every day: This sentence is grammatically incorrect because "reads" is the third-person singular form of the verb, but "They" is a plural subject. The correct form should be "read" for plural subjects in the simple present tense.
d) We read a book yesterday: This sentence is in the simple past tense, indicating an action that occurred and was completed in the past.
Therefore, the correct and grammatically accurate sentence is:
a) He is reading a book right now
54. 9. Select the correct form of the verb: The cat __________ milk every morning.
The correct answer is b) drinks. Here’s why:
The subject "The cat" is third-person singular (he, she, it), so we use the base form of the verb with an added -s or -es for third-person singular subjects in the simple present tense.
The base form of the verb "to drink" is "drink". When conjugated for third-person singular (The cat), it becomes "drinks".
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
The cat drinks milk every morning.
55. Which sentence is not in the simple present tense?
The sentence that is not in the simple present tense is c) He will visit his grandparents next month. Here’s why:
Sentence c) is in the future tense, specifically indicating an action that will happen at a later time (next month).
The future tense uses auxiliary verbs like "will" or "shall" followed by the base form of the verb to indicate future actions.
Explanation of Other Options:
a) She works at a bank: This sentence is in the simple present tense, describing a habitual action ("works at a bank").
b) They play tennis every weekend: This sentence is in the simple present tense, describing a habitual action ("play tennis every weekend").
d) We eat lunch at noon: This sentence is in the simple present tense, describing a habitual action ("eat lunch at noon").
Therefore, the sentence that is not in the simple present tense, as it refers to a future action, is:
c) He will visit his grandparents next month.
56. Which sentence is correct?
The correct sentence is b) They play soccer on weekends. Here’s why:
The subject "They" is plural (referring to more than one person).
In the simple present tense, when the subject is plural (like "They"), we use the base form of the verb without any additional endings.
The correct form of the verb "to play" in the simple present tense for plural subjects is "play".
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
b) They play soccer on weekends.
57. (A) Are they working now? (B) No, they ….
Here’s why:
Sentence (A) is in the present continuous tense ("Are they working now?"), indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking.
Sentence (B) requires a response that matches the present continuous tense with a negative form. "Aren’t" is the contraction of "are not," which correctly negates the statement.
"Don’t" is incorrect because it is used for negating actions in general ("do not"), not ongoing actions described by the present continuous tense.
"Isn’t" is incorrect because it is the contraction of "is not," which doesn't match the plural subject "they" in sentence (A).
Therefore, the correct response to complete the conversation is:
(B) No, they aren’t.
58. I … dinner because we ordered pizza a few minutes ago.
Here’s why:
Present Continuous Tense: The sentence describes an action that is not happening at the moment of speaking because another action (ordering pizza) has already taken place.
Correct Form: To express this situation in the present continuous tense (often used for actions happening around the present moment), we use "am not making" to indicate that the action of making dinner is not currently in progress.
Incorrect Options:
"Don’t make" (option B) is incorrect because it uses the simple present tense, which doesn’t convey the ongoing nature of the action.
"Not make" (option C) is incorrect because it’s not a grammatically complete sentence in this context.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I am not making dinner because we ordered pizza a few minutes ago."
59. (A) … right now? (B) Yes, he is.
Here's why:
Sentence (A) is a question asking about someone's current activity, which typically uses the present continuous tense ("Is he sleeping right now?").
Option A ("He sleeps") is incorrect because it's a statement, not a question.
Option C ("He sleeping why") is incorrect because it is not a grammatically correct question form.
Therefore, the correct conversation is:
(A) Is he sleeping right now?
(B) Yes, he is.
60. What … that cat doing over there by the chair?
Here's why:
The sentence is asking about the action of a single cat ("that cat"), so it requires a singular form of the verb.
"Is" is the singular form of the verb "to be" in the present tense.
Options B ("are") and C ("does") are incorrect because they are not appropriate for asking about a singular subject like "that cat."
Therefore, the correct question is: "What is that cat doing over there by the chair?"
61. Why are we waiting? Who … for?
The question is formed using the present continuous tense to ask about an action happening at the moment of speaking.
"Are we waiting" is the correct interrogative form for the present continuous tense, where the subject "we" is followed by the auxiliary verb "are" and the present participle "waiting".
Option A ("we are waiting") is incorrect because it is a statement, not a question.
Option C ("we wait why") is incorrect because it does not form a grammatically correct question in English.
Therefore, the correct question is: "Why are we waiting? Who are we waiting for?"
62. (A) … is driving the car? (B) David is driving the car.
Sentence (A) is asking for the identity of the person performing the action of driving.
The appropriate question word to ask about a person performing an action is "who."
Option A ("Where") is incorrect because it asks about a location, not the person.
Option B ("What") is incorrect because it asks about a thing or an action, not the person.
Therefore, the correct question is: "Who is driving the car?"
63. (A) Is your friend sitting down? (B) No, ….
Sentence (A) is a question in the present continuous tense ("Is your friend sitting down?"), asking about the current state or action of sitting.
Sentence (B) requires a negative response that matches the present continuous tense.
Option C ("he isn’t") is the correct negative form in the present continuous tense to indicate that the action (sitting down) is not happening.
Option A ("not") is incorrect because it is not a complete response in English.
Option B ("he doesn’t") is incorrect because "doesn’t" is used with simple present tense verbs, not present continuous tense verbs.
Therefore, the correct response to complete the conversation is:
(B) No, he isn’t.
64. It’s very noisy upstairs! What …?
The sentence "It’s very noisy upstairs!" suggests that there are ongoing actions causing the noise.
The question "What …?" is asking about the specific actions or activities that are causing the noise.
Option A ("are they doing") correctly uses the present continuous tense to inquire about ongoing actions.
Option B ("they doing") is incorrect because it lacks the auxiliary verb "are" necessary for forming the present continuous tense.
Option C ("do they do why") is incorrect because it is not a grammatically correct question form in English.
Therefore, the correct question is: "What are they doing?"
65. He usually goes for a walk at this time, but he … for a walk now.
The sentence indicates a habitual action ("He usually goes for a walk at this time") but states that the action is not happening now.
The phrase "but he … for a walk now" requires the present continuous tense to indicate that the action of going for a walk is not occurring at the moment.
Option C ("isn’t going") is the correct negative form in the present continuous tense, indicating that the action of going for a walk is not happening now.
Option A ("doesn’t go") is incorrect because it uses the simple present tense ("doesn’t go") which does not convey the ongoing action in the present.
Option B ("not go") is incorrect because it is not a grammatically correct form in this context.
Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is: "He usually goes for a walk at this time, but he isn’t going for a walk now."
66. I can’t talk to you right now because I ….
The sentence "I can’t talk to you right now" suggests that the speaker is currently occupied with an activity.
The phrase "because I …" requires the present continuous tense to indicate the ongoing action that prevents the speaker from talking.
Option C ("am studying") is the correct form in the present continuous tense, indicating that the speaker is currently engaged in studying.
Option A ("am study") is incorrect because it does not use the correct form of the verb "study" in the present continuous tense.
Option B ("are studying") is incorrect because "are" is not appropriate for the first-person singular subject "I"; "am" is used instead.
Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is: "I can’t talk to you right now because I am studying."
67. (A) … are you doing? (B) I’m taking a test.
Sentence (A) is a question asking about the activity or action the person is currently engaged in.
The appropriate question word to use in this context is "What," as it seeks information about an action or activity.
Option A ("What") is correct because it forms a grammatically correct question asking for specific information about an ongoing action.
Option B ("Where") is incorrect because it asks about a location, not the activity.
Option C ("When") is incorrect because it asks about time, not the activity.
Therefore, the correct question to ask is: "What are you doing?"
68. (A) Are you studying English now? (B) Yes, I ….
Sentence (A) is in the present continuous tense ("Are you studying English now?"), asking about an action happening at the moment of speaking.
Sentence (B) requires a response that matches the present continuous tense, indicating that the action is currently ongoing.
Option B ("am") is the correct response because it matches the first-person singular subject "I" with the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present continuous tense ("am").
Option A ("do") is incorrect because it is not the correct verb form to match the present continuous tense.
Option C ("are") is incorrect because it does not agree with the first-person singular subject "I."
Therefore, the correct response to complete the conversation is:
(B) Yes, I am.
69. They … eating their dinner right now because their food is too hot.
The sentence indicates that an action (eating their dinner) is not happening at the moment because of a reason (their food is too hot).
To correctly indicate that an action is not happening now due to a specific reason, we use the present continuous tense in the negative form.
Option C ("aren’t") is the correct negative form of the present continuous tense, indicating that they are not currently eating their dinner.
Option A ("not") and Option B ("don’t") are incorrect because they do not form the correct negative present continuous tense.
Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is: "They aren’t eating their dinner right now because their food is too hot."
70. (A) … doing? (B) I am washing dishes.
The correct completion for (A) to make the conversation coherent would be:
(A) What are you doing?
(B) I am washing dishes.
71. Thomas and Patrick … outside in the yard now.
The correct option to complete the sentence correctly is:
A) are playing
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Thomas and Patrick are playing outside in the yard now."
72. I am watching TV and my brother … a book.
The correct option to complete the sentence would be:
B) is reading
So, the complete sentence would be:
"I am watching TV and my brother is reading a book."
73. Our universe has existed … billions of years.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) for
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Our universe has existed for billions of years."
This usage indicates the duration of time that the universe has been in existence.
74. My neighbors have been away on holiday … several weeks.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) for
So, the complete sentence would be:
"My neighbors have been away on holiday for several weeks."
This usage of "for" indicates the duration of time that they have been away.
75. Mr. Smith has been away from his desk … a few minutes.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) for
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Mr. Smith has been away from his desk for a few minutes."
This usage of "for" indicates the duration of time that Mr. Smith has been away from his desk.
76. Margaret has lived in Spain … a long time.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) for
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Margaret has lived in Spain for a long time."
This usage of "for" indicates the duration of time that Margaret has been living in Spain.
77. Patrick is really tired. He has been awake … four o’clock this morning.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) since
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Patrick is really tired. He has been awake since four o’clock this morning."
This usage of "since" indicates the specific point in time when Patrick woke up, which is four o'clock in the morning.
78. Dinosaurs have been extinct … millions of years.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) for
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years."
This usage of "for" indicates the duration of time since dinosaurs became extinct.
79. I haven’t had a holiday … last summer.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) since
So, the complete sentence would be:
"I haven’t had a holiday since last summer."
This usage of "since" indicates the point in time from which the absence of a holiday began, which is last summer.
80. New Zealand has been an independent country … 1947.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) since
So, the complete sentence would be:
"New Zealand has been an independent country since 1947."
This usage of "since" indicates the specific point in time when New Zealand gained its independence, which is 1947.
81. Michael has had the same job … ten years.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) for
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Michael has had the same job for ten years."
This usage of "for" indicates the duration of time that Michael has been in the same job, which is ten years.
82. Jenny and I have been friends … we were kids.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) since
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Jenny and I have been friends since we were kids."
This usage of "since" indicates the point in time when Jenny and the speaker became friends, which is when they were kids.
83. The store has been closed … last Wednesday.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B) since
So, the complete sentence would be:
"The store has been closed since last Wednesday."
This usage of "since" indicates the point in time when the store closed, which is last Wednesday.
84. Iceland has been inhabited … only about a thousand years.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
A) for
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Iceland has been inhabited for only about a thousand years."
This usage of "for" indicates the duration of time that Iceland has been inhabited, which is approximately a thousand years.
85. Isabella hasn’t ridden her bicycle … she fell off it last week.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B) since
So, the complete sentence would be:
"Isabella hasn’t ridden her bicycle since she fell off it last week."
This usage of "since" indicates the point in time when Isabella last rode her bicycle, which was when she fell off it last week.
86. I’m really hungry! I haven’t eaten … this morning.
The correct option to complete the sentence is:
B) since
So, the complete sentence would be:
"I’m really hungry! I haven’t eaten since this morning."
This usage of "since" indicates the point in time when the speaker last ate, which was this morning.
87. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t slept … two days!
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<p><strong>Present Perfect Tense</strong>: The sentence structure "I’ve been so busy that I haven’t slept" uses the present perfect tense ("have been busy" and "haven’t slept") to describe actions or states that started in the past and continue up to the present moment.</p>
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<p><strong>Duration with "For"</strong>: In English grammar, the preposition "for" is used to indicate the duration of time something has been happening or has been true. It follows the present perfect tense to specify how long the action or state has persisted.</p>
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<p><strong>Completion</strong>: "For two days" specifies the period of time during which the speaker has not slept due to being busy. This usage clearly communicates that the lack of sleep has been ongoing for the entire duration of two days.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the complete sentence "I’ve been so busy that I haven’t slept for two days!" effectively conveys the duration of the speaker's sleeplessness, emphasizing that it has been continuous over the past two days due to their busy schedule.</p>
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88. Sam and Martha have owned their new car … April.
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<p><strong>Usage of "Since"</strong>: In English grammar, "since" is used as a preposition to introduce the starting point of an action or state that continues from a specific time in the past up to now. It indicates the point in time when the action began.</p>
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<p><strong>Completion</strong>: "Since April" specifies the month when Sam and Martha acquired their new car. It implies that they acquired the car in April and have continued to own it from that time onward until the present moment.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Sam and Martha have owned their new car since April." This sentence effectively communicates the duration of their ownership using the present perfect tense and specifies the starting point of their ownership with "since."</p>
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89. We’re ready to leave. In fact, we’ve been ready … an hour.
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<p>The correct completion for the sentence "We’re ready to leave. In fact, we’ve been ready … an hour." is "for."</p>
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<p><strong>Completion with "for"</strong>: In English, the present perfect continuous tense is often followed by "for" to specify the duration of time for which the action or state has been true. Therefore, the correct completion is "for an hour," indicating that they have been ready for the entire duration of one hour.</p>
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<p><strong>Usage</strong>: This structure emphasizes the duration of their readiness, highlighting that they have maintained their preparedness for the entirety of the past hour leading up to the present moment.</p>
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<p>Thus, the complete sentence is: "We’re ready to leave. In fact, we’ve been ready for an hour." This sentence effectively communicates the duration of their preparedness using the present perfect continuous tense followed by "for" to specify the period of time.</p>
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90. I haven’t watched TV … the day before yesterday.
<p>The sentence "I haven’t watched TV since the day before yesterday" uses the word "since" to indicate the point in time when the action of watching TV last occurred. In this context, "since" is used as a preposition to specify the starting point of a period extending up to the present moment.</p>
<p>how "since" is used in this sentence:</p>
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<p><strong>Point in Time</strong>: "Since the day before yesterday" specifies the exact day when the action (watching TV) last took place. It refers to the time immediately preceding the present moment.</p>
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<p><strong>Present Perfect Tense</strong>: The present perfect tense ("haven’t watched") is used to indicate an action that started in the past (the day before yesterday) and continues up to the present. It emphasizes the duration from that specific time until now.</p>
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<p><strong>Usage of "Since"</strong>: When "since" is used in this way, it serves to mark the beginning of a period that continues up to the present time. It shows that no TV watching has occurred from that defined point onward until now.</p>
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<p>Therefore, the sentence effectively communicates that the speaker has refrained from watching TV from the day before yesterday up until the current moment, using "since" to pinpoint the starting time of this period of abstinence from watching television.</p>
91. She ___ a journalist nowadays.
<p>The subject of the sentence is "She," which is a singular pronoun referring to one person.</p>
<p>Present Tense: The sentence is describing something that is true in the present time ("nowadays"), so we need to use the present tense of the verb "to be."</p>
<p>Correct Form: For the third person singular (she/he/it), the present tense form of "to be" is "is."</p>
<p>Now, let's address why the other options are incorrect:</p>
<p>A) "are": This is the present tense form of "to be," but it is used with plural subjects (you, we, they). Since the subject "She" is singular, "are" is not appropriate here.</p>
<p>B) "was": This is the past tense form of "to be." It does not fit the present tense context of the sentence.</p>
<p>D) "were": This is the past tense form of "to be" used with plural subjects.</p>
<p>It is not suitable for a singular subject in the present tense. Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence "She ___ a journalist nowadays" is "She is a journalist nowadays," using option C) "is."</p>
92. It is 8.30. Ben and Ann ___ breakfast.
<p>The subject of the sentence is "Ben and Ann," which is a plural noun phrase because it refers to two people.</p>
<p>Therefore, we need to use a plural verb form.</p>
<p>Present Continuous Tense: The sentence describes an action that is happening right now (at 8:30, which is the present time). The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are ongoing at the moment of speaking.</p>
<p>Correct Form: The present continuous tense for plural subjects (they) is formed with "are having."</p>
<p>Options: A) "have": This is the simple present tense, which could be used for habitual actions or general truths. However, in this context, we are talking about a specific action happening at the moment (8:30), so the present continuous tense is more appropriate.</p>
<p>C) "is having": This is incorrect because "is having" is singular, but the subject "Ben and Ann" is plural. The correct form for the present continuous tense with plural subjects is "are having."</p>
<p>D) "was having": This is the past continuous tense, used for actions that were ongoing in the past. It is not suitable for describing an action happening at the present moment.</p>
<p>B) are having the correct completion of the sentence "It is 8.30. Ben and Ann ___ breakfast." is "Ben and Ann are having breakfast."</p>
93. I’m taking my sister out as she ___ any sun for a long time.
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<p>Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "she" is singular, so we use the singular form of the verb.</p>
<p>Present Perfect Tense: The sentence indicates that up to the present moment, she has not experienced any sun exposure. The present perfect tense is used to express actions or states that started in the past and continue into the present or have relevance to the present.</p>
<p>Correct Form: For the third person singular (she), the correct form in the present perfect tense is "hasn’t had," which is a contraction of "has not had."</p>
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<li>B) "haven’t had": This uses the contraction "haven’t," which is used with plural subjects (you, we, they), not with singular subjects like "she."</li>
<li>C) "hadn’t been": This is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action completed before another past event, which is not suitable for the present context.</li>
<li>D) "shall have": This is used for future actions or expectations, not for describing something that hasn’t happened up to the present moment.</li>
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<p>Therefore, "hasn’t had" accurately conveys that she has not had any sun exposure recently up to the present time, fitting the context of the sentence</p>
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94. I usually ___ a blouse and jeans at home, but today I ___ on a new dress.
<p>The correct completion for the sentence "I usually ___ a blouse and jeans at home, but today I ___ on a new dress" is "wear / have put." Here’s why:</p>
<p>"I usually wear a blouse and jeans at home" describes a habitual action or routine, which is expressed using the simple present tense "wear."</p>
<p>"But today I have put on a new dress" describes an action completed recently with relevance to the present moment. The present perfect tense "have put" is used here to emphasize the completion of the action of putting on the dress, and its relevance to the current situation.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: "I usually wear a blouse and jeans at home, but today I have put on a new dress." This sentence effectively contrasts a usual habit with a specific action done recently.</p>
95. This is the most interesting film I ___ ever ___.
<p>First Blank ("This is the most interesting film I ___ ever ___"):</p>
<p>The structure "the most interesting film I have ever ___" indicates that we need to use the present perfect tense.</p>
<p>The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present moment.</p>
<p>The correct verb to use here is "have," which is the auxiliary verb for forming the present perfect tense.</p>
<p>Second Blank ("seen"): The verb that follows "have" in the present perfect tense should be the past participle form of the verb "see," which is "seen."</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is: "This is the most interesting film I have ever seen."</p>
<p>Now, let's address why the other options are incorrect: A) "didn’t/see":</p>
<p>"Didn’t" is the contraction of "did not," used for negation in the past simple tense.</p>
<p>It is not appropriate here because we are looking for a positive statement in the present perfect tense.</p>
<p>"See" is the base form of the verb, not the correct form to use after "have" in the present perfect tense. B)</p>
<p>"was/seen": "Was" is the past tense form of "to be," which is incorrect for forming the present perfect tense. "Seen" is the correct past participle form, but it doesn’t match with "was" for forming the present perfect tense. C) "have/saw": "Have" is correct for forming the present perfect tense.</p>
<p>"Saw" is the past tense form of "see," but we need the past participle form "seen" after "have" in the present perfect tense.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence "This is the most interesting film I ___ ever ___." is "This is the most interesting film I have ever seen.</p>
96. “Little boy”, said a man, “why do you carry that umbrella over your head? It ___ and the sun ___”
<p>The sentence is structured to ask about two conditions: the weather (rain) and the presence of sunlight (sun shining). "It isn't raining":</p>
<p>This phrase indicates that currently, there is no rain. The verb "isn't" is the contraction of "is not," which correctly uses the present continuous tense to describe the absence of rain. "the sun is shining": This phrase indicates that the sun is currently shining. The verb "is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present continuous tense, describing an ongoing action (the sun shining). Therefore, when combined, the sentence "It isn't raining and the sun is shining" accurately describes the weather conditions where there is no rain and the sun is out. This matches the context of the man's question to the little boy about why he is carrying an umbrella. In summary, option D) "isn't raining/is shining" is the correct completion because it uses the appropriate verb forms (present continuous tense) to describe the current weather conditions as per the sentence context.</p>
97. “Nobody ___ in that country,” said Pinocchio to his friend.
<p>The sentence "Nobody ___ in that country," indicates a singular subject ("nobody"), which requires a singular verb form.</p>
<p>Option:</p>
<p>A) "don’t learn": This is incorrect because "don’t" is a plural form, and it should be used with plural subjects. Here, "nobody" is singular. </p>
<p>B) "are learning": This is incorrect because "are" is used with plural subjects. "Nobody" is singular, so we need a singular verb form.</p>
<p>C) "learns": This is the correct form. "Learns" is the third-person singular form of the verb "to learn," which matches the singular subject "nobody."</p>
<p>D) "doesn’t learn": This is also correct. "Doesn’t" is the contraction of "does not," used with singular subjects in the present tense.</p>
<p>So, the correct completion of the sentence is:</p>
<p>“Nobody doesn’t learn in that country,” said Pinocchio to his friend. </p>
<p>This sentence means that everyone learns in that country, using the double negative to affirm the positive statement.</p>
98. I ___ never ___ him before.
<p>The sentence "I ___ never ___ him before" is in the present perfect tense, which is formed using the auxiliary verb "have" (for I, you, we, they) or "has" (for he, she, it) followed by the past participle form of the main verb.</p>
<p>Subject and Auxiliary Verb Agreement: The subject "I" requires the auxiliary verb "have" (not "has" because "has" is used for he, she, it).</p>
<p>Verb Form: The main verb "meet" in its past participle form is "met." So, "I have met him before" is the correct completion of the sentence, indicating that the speaker has had a previous encounter with him. </p>
<p>Therefore, option C) "have/met" is the correct choice because it uses the correct auxiliary verb form ("have" for I) and the past participle form of "meet."</p>
99. Paul ___ a student of Cambridge University.
<p>"Paul" is a singular noun (one person). The verb "to be" must agree with the subject in number and person.</p>
<p>"Is" is the third person singular form of the verb "to be."</p>
<p>The sentence is in the present tense and the subject "Paul" requires the verb form "is" to be grammatically correct.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence should be: Paul is a student of Cambridge University.</p>
100. What place ___ the youth of our country occupy in all branches now?
<p>The sentence is asking a question about the current state or position of the youth in various branches.</p>
<p>"The youth of our country" is a singular collective noun, treated as a single entity.</p>
<p>For present tense questions with singular subjects, we use "does" with the base form of the verb.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct sentence is:</p>
<p>What place does the youth of our country occupy in all branches now?</p>
<p>This structure is used to inquire about the current situation or position in a formal way.</p>
101. Who often has dinner at the canteen?
<p>The question "Who often has dinner at the canteen?" is asking about the habitual action of a group or person.</p>
<p>The phrase "we do" fits because "do" is the auxiliary verb used with plural subjects in the present tense to indicate habitual actions.</p>
<p>"We" is a plural pronoun, and "do" is used correctly to agree with the plural subject.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete exchange is: Question: Who often has dinner at the canteen? Answer: We do.</p>
102. Westminster Abbey is the ancient old church in which the coronation ceremonies of almost all English kings and queens ___ place.
<p>The sentence is referring to a series of events that have happened over a long period, continuing up to the present time. "Have taken" is the present perfect tense, which is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue to the present or have relevance to the present.</p>
<p>The subject "coronation ceremonies" is plural, so "have" agrees with the plural subject.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>Westminster Abbey is the ancient old church in which the coronation ceremonies of almost all English kings and queens have taken place.</p>
<p>This correctly indicates that the coronation ceremonies have occurred there from the past up to the present.</p>
103. You ___ always ___ your things. Put them into their bag.
<p>The sentence "You ___ always ___ your things. Put them into their bag." is referring to a habitual action that is currently ongoing.</p>
<p>The present continuous tense ("are losing") is used to describe actions that are happening around the present moment, and the word "always" can be used with this tense to indicate an action that happens repeatedly and often, sometimes with an implication of annoyance.</p>
<p>The correct structure for the present continuous tense for "you" is "are" (the auxiliary verb) followed by the present participle "losing."</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>You are always losing your things. Put them into their bag.</p>
<p>This correctly describes a recurring action that the speaker is likely frustrated with.</p>
104. He ___ ill for three months already.
<p>The sentence "He ___ ill for three months already."</p>
<p>indicates that the illness started in the past and has continued up to the present.</p>
<p>The present perfect tense ("has been") is used to describe actions or states that began in the past and continue into the present, or have relevance to the present.</p>
<p>"He" is a third person singular subject, so the correct form of the present perfect is "has been."</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>He has been ill for three months already.</p>
<p>This correctly indicates that his illness started three months ago and is still ongoing.</p>
105. Who goes sightseeing?
<p> </p>
<p>he question "Who goes sightseeing?" is asking about someone who habitually or regularly goes sightseeing in the present tense.</p>
<p>The correct response should be in the present tense to match the question. "Nina does" uses "does," the appropriate auxiliary verb for the present tense, to agree with the third person singular subject "Nina."</p>
106. Look! The cat ___ your cutlet.
<p>The sentence "Look! The cat ___ your cutlet." is describing an action that is happening right now, as indicated by the use of the word "Look!" which draws attention to the present moment.</p>
<p>The present continuous tense ("is eating") is used to describe an action that is currently in progress at the time of speaking.</p>
<p>Since the action of eating the cutlet is happening now, the present continuous tense is the most appropriate choice.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>Look! The cat is eating your cutlet.</p>
<p>This sentence indicates that at this moment, the cat is actively eating the cutlet.</p>
107. What ___ you ___ since I saw you last?
<p>The question "What ___ you ___ since I saw you last?" is asking about activities or actions that have occurred between the last meeting and the present.</p>
<p>The structure of the question suggests that the actions started in the past and have continued up to the present or have just recently been completed.</p>
<p>The present perfect continuous tense ("have been doing") is used to indicate actions that started in the past and are still ongoing, or have just been completed.</p>
<p>This tense is suitable for asking about recent or ongoing activities. "You" is the second person pronoun, and "have been" is the correct form for the present perfect continuous tense with this subject.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete question is:</p>
<p>What have you been doing since I saw you last?</p>
<p>This question asks for an update on activities that have been happening recently or continuously up to the present moment.</p>
108. I ___ home for lunch on Mondays. I have lunch in the canteen.
<p>The sentence "I ___ home for lunch on Mondays. I have lunch in the canteen." is describing a habitual or regular action that occurs on Mondays.</p>
<p>The correct structure to indicate a habitual action in the present tense is "don’t go" (for the negative form) or "go" (for the affirmative form).</p>
<p>"Don’t go" is used because it negates the action of going home for lunch on Mondays, indicating that it is not something that happens regularly.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>I don’t go home for lunch on Mondays. I have lunch in the canteen.</p>
<p>This correctly expresses the habit of having lunch in the canteen instead of going home on Mondays.</p>
109. You look pale. You ___ too hard these days.
<p>The sentence "You look pale. You ___ too hard these days." suggests that the reason for looking pale is due to recent or continuous actions.</p>
<p>The present perfect continuous tense ("have been working") is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue up to the present moment, or have just recently stopped.</p>
<p>In this context, "have been working" implies that the person has been working hard recently and continuously, which might have led to them looking pale.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>You look pale. You have been working too hard these days.</p>
<p>This correctly connects the present appearance (looking pale) with recent and ongoing actions (working hard).</p>
110. What ___ the president ___? He ___ a contract.
<p>What ___ the president ___? This question asks about the current or immediate action of the president.</p>
<p>He ___ a contract. This sentence describes an action that is happening concurrently with the question or very recently.</p>
<p>Now, let's evaluate each answer choice:</p>
<p>A) does / do / has signed "Does" and "do" are present tense forms, but they don't fit well with "the president" as a singular subject. "Has signed" is in the present perfect tense, which indicates an action completed in the past with relevance to the present. However, the question is asking about a current action, not a completed one.</p>
<p>B) is / doing / is signing "Is" is the correct present tense form for "the president" as a singular subject. "Doing" is the present continuous form, which fits well with the question asking about a current action. "Is signing" is the correct present continuous tense form indicating an action that is happening at the moment or around the present time.</p>
<p>C) will / do / was signing "Will" indicates a future action, not suitable for a question about a current action. "Do" doesn't fit well with "the president" as a singular subject. "Was signing" is in the past continuous tense, which indicates an action that was ongoing in the past but not relevant to the present question.</p>
<p>D) is / going to do / would sign "Is" is correct for the present tense. "Going to do" is future tense, not suitable for a question about a current action. "Would sign" is conditional and not appropriate for describing a current action.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct answer is B) is / doing / is signing:</p>
<p>What is the president doing? He is signing a contract.</p>
<p>These sentences correctly convey that the president is currently in the process of signing a contract.</p>
111. She ___ at school since 1984.
<p>The sentence "She ___ at school since 1984." indicates that an action started in the past and has continued up to the present.</p>
<p>The present perfect continuous tense ("has been teaching") is used to describe an action that started in the past, has continued over a period of time, and is still ongoing at the time of speaking. "She" is a third person singular subject, so "has been teaching" is the correct form of the present perfect continuous tense to agree with the subject.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>She has been teaching at school since 1984.</p>
<p>This sentence indicates that she started teaching at school in 1984 and has continued to do so up to the present time.</p>
112. He ___ never ___ him sing.
<p>The sentence "He ___ never ___ him sing." indicates that the action of hearing (or not hearing) him sing extends from the past up to the present.</p>
<p>Reasons: B) has___heard: "Has" is the correct auxiliary verb for the present perfect tense. "He has heard" indicates that at some point in the past and continuing up to the present moment, he has had the experience of hearing him sing.</p>
<p>The present perfect tense ("has heard") is used to describe an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.</p>
<p>In this case, it emphasizes that he has had the experience of hearing him sing at some point in his life up to now.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct and complete sentence is:</p>
<p>He has never heard him sing.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly conveys that up to the present moment, he has not had the experience of hearing him sing.</p>
113. The weather is awful, it ___ all day.
<p>The correct answer is A) has been raining.</p>
<p>The sentence "The weather is awful, it ___ all day." indicates that the action of raining started in the past and has continued up to the present moment.</p>
<p>"Has been raining" is the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just recently stopped.</p>
<p>The present perfect continuous tense is appropriate here because it emphasizes the duration of the action (raining) up to the present moment.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>The weather is awful, it has been raining all day.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly conveys that the rain started earlier and has continued throughout the day up to the present moment.</p>
114. Who usually answers these letters in your office?
<p>The correct answer is C) I do, of course.</p>
<p>The question "Who usually answers these letters in your office?" is asking about a habitual or regular action.</p>
<p>The answer should indicate who typically performs this action.</p>
<p>Option:</p>
<p>A) My friend can. This suggests ability, but not necessarily regularity or habitual action. </p>
<p>B) That man will. This suggests future intent, not regularity.</p>
<p>C) I do, of course. This directly states that the speaker (first person singular) is the one who regularly performs the action of answering letters.</p>
<p>D) Mary is. This doesn't provide a direct answer to the question and is grammatically incomplete.</p>
<p>Therefore, C) I do, of course. is the correct and complete answer that directly responds to the question about habitual action.</p>
115. ___ this engineer work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
<p>The correct answer is B) does.</p>
<p>The sentence "___ this engineer work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?" is asking a question about a present fact or situation.</p>
<p>When forming a question in the present tense with the third person singular (he, she, it), we use "does" as the auxiliary verb.</p>
<p>"Does" is used to form yes/no questions in the present tense for singular subjects (he, she, it).</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete question is:</p>
<p>Does this engineer work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?</p>
<p>This structure is grammatically correct for asking about the current employment status of the engineer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.</p>
116. It is 2 o’clock. I ___ afraid I ___ late.
<p>The correct completion of the sentence would be: C) am/am</p>
<p>"It is 2 o'clock. I am afraid I am late."</p>
<p>In this sentence: "am" is used because "I" (first person singular) is the subject, and we use "am" for the present tense of the verb "to be". "am" is used again because it continues the present tense for the verb "to be" to denote a state or condition (afraid).</p>
<p>So, the correct sentence is:</p>
<p>It is 2 o’clock. I am afraid I am late.</p>
<p>This structure indicates that the speaker is expressing concern about being late at the present moment.</p>
117. You don’t like horror films, do you? - ___ . They are so terrifying.
<p>The question "You don’t like horror films, do you?" is a negative question that expects confirmation or agreement.</p>
<p>The correct response to this negative question is typically a negative agreement, which reinforces the negative statement of the question.</p>
<p>Breaking down the response options:</p>
<p>A) Yes, I can. This is not appropriate because it would indicate agreement with liking horror films, which contradicts the negative question.</p>
<p>B) No, I can’t. This response indicates a negative statement about ability, not about liking horror films.</p>
<p>C) No, I don’t. This is the correct response because it agrees with the negative statement in the question ("You don’t like horror films").</p>
<p>D) Yes, I do. This response would indicate agreement with liking horror films, which contradicts the negative question.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct response to complete the exchange is:</p>
<p>You don’t like horror films, do you? No, I don’t. They are so terrifying.</p>
<p>This response agrees with the negative statement in the question and continues with an explanation or additional comment about horror films being terrifying.</p>
<p>Given the context of the exchange: You don’t like horror films, do you? ___ . They are so terrifying.</p>
<p>The correct answer is D) Yes, I do.</p>
<p>The first statement is a negative question implying an expectation that the listener does not like horror films. The correct response in this context would be to contradict the negative assumption and affirm that the listener actually does like horror films.</p>
<p>Option D, "Yes, I do," directly contradicts the negative question and confirms that the speaker does like horror films. Therefore, the complete exchange would be:</p>
<p>You don’t like horror films, do you? Yes, I do. They are so terrifying.</p>
<p>This response correctly addresses the negative assumption in the question and provides the speaker's true feelings about horror films.</p>
118. Look! There ___ a man sitting at the first table near the door. He ___ at us.
<p>The correct answer is D) is/is looking.</p>
<p>The sentence "Look! There ___ a man sitting at the first table near the door. He ___ at us." is describing a current situation.</p>
<p>The correct tenses to use are present tense for the first blank, describing the current existence of the man, and present continuous tense for the second blank, describing the action he is currently performing.</p>
<p>"Is" is the correct present tense form of the verb "to be" for the third person singular subject "there." "Is looking" is the present continuous tense, which indicates that the action of looking is happening right now.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>Look! There is a man sitting at the first table near the door. He is looking at us.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly describes the current situation of a man sitting and looking at the speaker and implies that the action is happening at the moment of speaking.</p>
119. I think ___ .
<p>The correct completion of the sentence would be: B) he is about fifty</p>
<p>The sentence "I think ___ ." is incomplete and needs a clause that completes the thought.</p>
<p>The correct response would be a statement that makes sense grammatically and contextually.</p>
<p>Option B, "he is about fifty," is a complete and grammatically correct statement that could follow "I think."</p>
120. The milk is hot I ___ on it to make it cold.
<p>The correct answer is A) am blowing.</p>
<p>The sentence "The milk is hot I ___ on it to make it cold."</p>
<p>implies a current action being performed to change the temperature of the milk.</p>
<p>The correct verb tense to use here is the present continuous tense ("am blowing"), which indicates an action that is happening right now.</p>
<p>"Am blowing" is the correct form for the first blank because it agrees with the subject "I" and indicates a current ongoing action.</p>
<p>This sentence structure is appropriate for describing a process or action currently underway to achieve a specific result (making the milk cold).</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>The milk is hot. I am blowing on it to make it cold.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly describes the current action of blowing on the hot milk to cool it down.</p>
121. It’s the happiest evening I ever ___ .
<p>The sentence "It’s the happiest evening I ever ___."</p>
<p>suggests that the speaker is comparing this evening to all previous evenings in their life.</p>
<p>The phrase "have had" is used in the present perfect tense, which is appropriate here because it indicates an action or experience that occurred at an indefinite time in the past and has relevance to the present moment.</p>
<p>The use of "have had" implies that the speaker is reflecting on all the evenings they have experienced in their life up to now, and this current evening is the happiest among them.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>It’s the happiest evening I ever have had.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly compares the current evening with all previous evenings in the speaker's life, indicating that it is the happiest one they have experienced.</p>
122. I miss her very much, almost every minute of the day I think of her, or I think I ___ her.
<p>The correct answer is B) hear.</p>
<p>The sentence</p>
<p>"I miss her very much, almost every minute of the day I think of her, or I think I ___ her." is describing a current or habitual action.</p>
<p>The verb "hear" in the present tense ("hear") is appropriate here because it indicates something that the speaker imagines happening regularly or as a persistent thought.</p>
<p>The present tense "hear" suggests that the speaker often thinks they hear her voice in their mind or imagines hearing her.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>I miss her very much, almost every minute of the day I think of her, or I think I hear her.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly conveys the speaker's feelings of missing someone and how often they think about or imagine hearing her voice.</p>
123. These engineers always ___ in the office and ___
<p>The correct answer is B) stay/learn.</p>
<p>The sentence "These engineers always ___ in the office and ___." describes a habitual or regular action.</p>
<p>The correct verb forms to use are the present tense for both blanks because the sentence is talking about what these engineers typically do.</p>
<p>"Stay" is the present tense form for the first blank, agreeing with "engineers" (plural subject). </p>
<p>"Learn" is the base form (infinitive) of the verb that follows, indicating what they typically do.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is:</p>
<p>These engineers always stay in the office and learn.</p>
<p>This sentence indicates that the engineers regularly remain in the office and engage in learning activities while there.</p>
124. This is the 7th year Ann and Mary ___ this school.
<p>The correct answer is B) have been attending. </p>
<p>The sentence "This is the 7th year Ann and Mary ___ this school." implies an ongoing action that started in the past and continues up to the present.</p>
<p>"Ann and Mary" are two individuals, which makes them a plural subject.</p>
<p>The correct verb form to use with a plural subject in this context is the present perfect continuous tense ("have been attending"), which indicates an action that started in the past, has continued over a period leading up to now, and is still ongoing.</p>
<p>Option B, "have been attending," correctly reflects this ongoing action.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>This is the 7th year Ann and Mary have been attending this school.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly conveys that Ann and Mary have been attending the school continuously for the past seven years up to the present time.</p>
125. Let me show the picture that I ___ this week.
<p>The correct answer is C) have drawn.</p>
<p>The sentence "Let me show the picture that I ___ this week." suggests that the action of drawing the picture was completed recently and has relevance to the present moment.</p>
<p>The present perfect tense ("have drawn") is used to indicate an action that was completed in the past but has a connection to the present.</p>
<p>Option C, "have drawn," fits well because it describes the act of completing the drawing sometime during the current week and being ready to show it now.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>Let me show the picture that I have drawn this week.</p>
<p>This sentence indicates that the drawing was finished at some point earlier in the week, and now the speaker is ready to display it.</p>
126. He ___ his English in the morning, he ___ it in the evening.
<p>The correct answer is C) doesn’t have/has.</p>
<p>The sentence structure suggests a habitual or regular action related to studying English.</p>
<p>The first part of the sentence</p>
<p>"He doesn’t have his English in the morning" implies that he doesn't study English in the morning.</p>
<p>The second part "he has it in the evening" suggests that he does study English in the evening.</p>
<p>"Doesn’t have" is the correct negative form of the present simple tense for the third person singular ("he").</p>
<p>"Has" is the correct present simple tense form for the third person singular ("he") indicating a habitual action.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: He doesn’t have his English in the morning, he has it in the evening.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly describes his routine of not studying English in the morning but studying it in the evening.</p>
127. The sun ___ in the East and ___ in the West.
<p>C) rises/sets is the correct answer:</p>
<p>The sentence "The sun ___ in the East and ___ in the West." describes the natural movements of the sun.</p>
<p>The correct order of events for the sun's movement is that it rises in the East, meaning it appears above the horizon in the morning, and sets in the West, meaning it disappears below the horizon in the evening.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is:</p>
<p>The sun rises in the East and sets in the West.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly describes the daily cycle of the sun's movement across the sky.</p>
128. I ___ all my work. I am free now.
<p>The correct answer is D) have done.</p>
<p>The sentence "I ___ all my work. I am free now."</p>
<p>indicates that the action of completing the work has been finished before the current moment.</p>
<p>"Have done" is the present perfect tense, which is used to indicate an action that was completed in the past and has relevance to the present moment.</p>
<p>Option D, "have done," correctly reflects that the speaker has completed all their work and is now free.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>I have done all my work. I am free now.</p>
<p>This sentence indicates that the speaker has finished their tasks and is now enjoying the freedom of not having any work left to do.</p>
129. We don’t like him because he always ___ lies.
<p>The correct answer is C) tells.</p>
<p>The sentence "We don’t like him because he always ___ lies." describes a habitual action or behavior.</p>
<p>The correct verb form to use in this context is the simple present tense, which expresses general truths, habits, or repeated actions.</p>
<p>"Tells" is the correct form of the verb "tell" for the third person singular (he/she/it).</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>We don’t like him because he always tells lies.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly expresses that the reason for not liking him is his habit or tendency to tell lies.</p>
130. While ___ to school we always ___ a bus.
<p>The correct answer is A) going/take.</p>
<p>The sentence "While ___ to school we always ___ a bus."</p>
<p>describes a habitual or repeated action in the present or future.</p>
<p>he phrase "While going to school" suggests an ongoing or habitual action, which should be in the present participle form "going."</p>
<p>The verb "take" is used in the present tense to describe what is always done when going to school.</p>
<p>Option A, "going/take," correctly uses the present participle "going" and the present tense "take" to indicate the habitual action of taking a bus while going to school.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>While going to school we always take a bus.</p>
<p>This sentence accurately describes the routine of taking a bus when traveling to school.</p>
131. The aims of the course ___ me willing to begin.
<p>The correct answer is D) make.</p>
<p>The subject "aims" is plural ("aims of the course").</p>
<p>When the subject is plural, we use the base form of the verb (make) rather than the singular form (makes).</p>
<p>"Make" is the correct verb form to agree with the plural subject "aims" in this sentence.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is:</p>
<p>The aims of the course make me willing to begin.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly indicates that the goals or objectives of the course are what motivate or inspire the speaker to start something.</p>
132. ___ your father ___ at the Medical College? - Yes, he does.
<p>The correct answer is D) does / work.</p>
<p>The question "___ your father ___ at the Medical College?" is inquiring about a current situation or job status.</p>
<p>The correct way to form such a question in present tense is with "does" for the third person singular ("your father").</p>
<p>The correct verb to follow "does" is "work," which is the base form (present tense) that matches the third person singular subject.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete question is: Does your father work at the Medical College?</p>
<p>The answer "Yes, he does." confirms that the father currently works at the Medical College.</p>
<p>This structure correctly uses present simple tense to ask about a current activity or state.</p>
133. Who ___ French in your family? -I ___ .
<p>The correct answer is A) speaks/do.</p>
<p>The question "Who ___ French in your family?" is asking about a habitual action or ability, indicating present tense. "Speaks" is the correct form for the third person singular (Who) in the present tense.</p>
<p>The correct response to affirm the statement should be "I do." Therefore, the correct completion of the dialogue is:</p>
<p>Who speaks French in your family? I do.</p>
<p>This structure maintains the correct verb tense and subject-verb agreement in the context of the question and answer.</p>
134. ___ life ___ on Mars? - No, it ___.
<p>The correct answer is A) Does / exist / doesn’t. </p>
<p>The first part of the question "___ life ___ on Mars?" is asking about a present or general truth, so we use the present simple tense for the verb "to be," which is "does" for the third person singular subject ("life").</p>
<p>The correct verb to use for the existence of life on Mars is "exist," which is in the base form because it follows "does" in the present tense.</p>
<p>The correct negative response to indicate the absence of life on Mars is "doesn’t," which is the contraction of "does not."</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete dialogue is: Does life exist on Mars? No, it doesn’t.</p>
<p>This structure correctly uses present simple tense for the question and response, addressing the current understanding or belief about life on Mars.</p>
135. Nothing will make him ___ back to her.
<p>The correct answer is B) come.</p>
<p>The phrase "Nothing will make him ___ back to her."</p>
<p>requires a verb form that follows "make" in a way that completes the meaning of the sentence. </p>
<p>After "make," we typically use the base form of the verb (infinitive) without "to." "Come" is the base form of the verb that correctly follows "make" in this context.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>Nothing will make him come back to her.</p>
<p>This sentence means that there is nothing that will cause or persuade him to return to her.</p>
136. He ___ to school at 7:30 and ___ at 2 o’clock.
<p>The correct answer is A) goes/comes back.</p>
<p>The sentence "He ___ to school at 7:30 and ___ at 2 o’clock." describes a regular or habitual action.</p>
<p>For the first blank, "goes" is the correct present tense form of the verb "go" that agrees with "He" (third person singular subject).</p>
<p>For the second blank, "comes back" is the correct verb form to indicate the action of returning from school.</p>
<p>Option A, "goes/comes back," correctly matches the present simple tense structure for habitual actions.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>He goes to school at 7:30 and comes back at 2 o’clock.</p>
<p>This sentence describes his regular schedule of going to school in the morning and returning home in the afternoon.</p>
137. Although Mary has been cooking for many years, she still ___ how to prepare Chinese food.
<p>The correct answer is D) doesn’t know.</p>
<p>The sentence</p>
<p>"Although Mary has been cooking for many years, she still ___ how to prepare Chinese food." indicates a present situation or condition.</p>
<p>The correct verb form to use is the present tense "doesn’t know," which is the negative form for the third person singular ("she").</p>
<p>"Doesn’t know" indicates that despite Mary's experience in cooking for many years, she still lacks the knowledge of how to prepare Chinese food.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: Although Mary has been cooking for many years, she still doesn’t know how to prepare Chinese food.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly expresses Mary's ongoing lack of knowledge in preparing Chinese food despite her extensive cooking experience.</p>
138. The boys ___ four English books this year.
<p>The correct answer is D) have read.</p>
<p>The sentence "The boys ___ four English books this year." indicates an action that started in the past and is relevant to the present moment. "Have read" is the correct present perfect tense form for plural subjects (the boys).</p>
<p>This tense is used to describe an action that occurred at an indefinite time in the past and has a connection to the present.</p>
<p>Option D, "have read," correctly indicates that the boys have completed the action of reading four English books within the timeframe of this year.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>The boys have read four English books this year.</p>
<p>This sentence accurately conveys that the boys have finished reading four English books at some point during the current year.</p>
139. Listen! Somebody ___ in the next room.
<p>The correct answer is D) is singing.</p>
<p>The sentence "Listen! Somebody ___ in the next room." is describing an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.</p>
<p>When we want to describe an action that is currently taking place (present progressive or present continuous tense), we use the form "is" + verb-ing (present participle). "Is singing" is the present progressive tense form for the third person singular ("somebody").</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: Listen! Somebody is singing in the next room. This sentence indicates that the action of singing is currently ongoing in the next room.</p>
140. You ___ not ___ your soup. - I’m sorry. I’m not hungry.
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141. I ___ this man at all.
<p>The correct answer is A) don’t know.</p>
<p>The sentence "I ___ this man at all." is in the present tense and negative form.</p>
<p>The correct negative form in the present tense for the first person singular ("I") is "don’t" (do not) + base form of the verb. "Know" is the base form of the verb "to know,"</p>
<p>which fits into the sentence structure to indicate that the speaker does not have any knowledge of this man.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: I don’t know this man at all. This sentence means that the speaker has no familiarity or acquaintance with the man in question</p>
142. “Who ___ this picture?” the teacher asks.
<p>The correct answer is A) has drawn.</p>
<p>The sentence "Who ___ this picture?" is in the form of a question asked by the teacher.</p>
<p>The question is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions that were completed in the past and have relevance to the present moment.</p>
<p>"Has drawn" is the correct form for the third person singular (who) in the present perfect tense.</p>
<p>This form consists of the present tense of "have" (has) and the past participle of the verb "draw" (drawn).</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Who has drawn this picture?"</p>
<p>This question is asking about the person who completed the action of drawing the picture, emphasizing that the action was completed at some indefinite time in the past with relevance to the present context.</p>
143. We can’t disturb him now. He ___ .
<p>The correct answer is D) is operating.</p>
<p>The sentence</p>
<p>"We can’t disturb him now. He ___ ."</p>
<p>implies that the action is currently ongoing or in progress. The correct verb form to use here is the present continuous tense ("is operating"), which describes an action that is happening right now. "Is operating" is the present continuous form for the third person singular ("he").</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: We can’t disturb him now. He is operating. This sentence indicates that the person is currently performing an operation or surgery, and therefore should not be disturbed.</p>
144. Take your umbrella. It ___ .
The correct answer is D) is raining.
Here's why:
The sentence "Take your umbrella. It ___." suggests a recommendation or advice based on the current weather condition.
To correctly complete the sentence, we need to use a verb form that indicates the current weather condition.
"Is raining" is the present continuous tense form, which indicates that the action of raining is happening right now.
Therefore, "is raining" fits appropriately to advise someone to take their umbrella due to the current rainy weather.
Therefore, the complete sentence is:
"Take your umbrella. It is raining."
This sentence advises someone to take their umbrella because it is currently raining.
145. Listen! Someone ___ at the door.
<p>The correct answer is D) is knocking.</p>
<p>The sentence</p>
<p>"Listen! Someone ___ at the door." </p>
<p>indicates an action that is happening right now or is currently in progress.</p>
<p>To describe an action that is ongoing in the present moment, we use the present continuous tense. "Is knocking" is the present continuous form of the verb "to knock," which indicates that the action of knocking is currently happening.</p>
<p>Therefore, "is knocking" is the correct verb form to complete the sentence.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Listen! Someone is knocking at the door." This sentence informs someone to listen because there is currently someone knocking at the door.</p>
146. I know he reads every book I ___ ever ___ of.
<p>The sentence "I know he reads every book I ___ ever ___ of."</p>
<p>implies that the speaker is referring to a past action or experience that continues to have relevance in the present.</p>
<p>"Have heard" is the correct form to use because it matches the present perfect tense structure, which is used to talk about actions that happened at an unspecified time before now, and the results of the action are still felt in the present. </p>
<p>The structure "have + past participle" (heard) is appropriate here to indicate that the speaker has had the experience of hearing about every book.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is:</p>
<p>"I know he reads every book I have ever heard of."</p>
<p>This means that the speaker believes that the person reads every book that they have knowledge or information about.</p>
147. “This thief ___ usually promise to steal again,” said Sherlock Holmes.
<p>The correct answer is D) doesn’t. </p>
<p>The sentence "This thief ___ usually promise to steal again,” is discussing a habitual or typical behavior of the thief.</p>
<p>To indicate a general truth or habitual action, we use the present simple tense.</p>
<p>"Doesn’t" is the contraction of "does not," used for the third person singular (the thief) in the present simple tense to indicate that it is not typical or usual for this thief to make promises to steal again.</p>
<p>Therefore, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>“This thief doesn’t usually promise to steal again,” said Sherlock Holmes.</p>
<p>This sentence correctly indicates Sherlock Holmes' observation that it is not characteristic of this thief to make promises about future thefts.</p>
148. The sea ___ to those who ___ to listen to it.
<p>The correct answer is C) speaks/like. </p>
<p>The sentence "The sea ___ to those who ___ to listen to it."</p>
<p> is talking about a general truth or statement.</p>
<p>"Speaks" is the correct verb form for the sea in the third person singular (it) in the present tense.</p>
<p>"Like" is the correct verb form to use with "those who" (which refers to a plural subject) in the present tense.</p>
<p>Therefore, the correct form to complete the sentence is "speaks" for the sea and "like" for those who listen.</p>
<p>So, the complete sentence is:</p>
<p>"The sea speaks to those who like to listen to it." </p>
<p>This sentence means that the sea communicates or reveals itself to those who enjoy listening to it, implying a poetic or metaphorical understanding of the relationship between people and the sea.</p>
149. The children of the man who works with me ___ the window this morning.
<p>Option D) "have broken" could indeed be correct in specific contexts, particularly when using the present perfect tense.</p>
<p>This tense indicates an action that occurred at an unspecified time in the past with relevance to the present moment.</p>
<p>For example, "The children have broken the window this morning"</p>
<p>implies the action happened earlier today, and its consequences or effects may still be relevant.</p>
<p>However, in standard English usage without specific present relevance, the simple past tense "broke" (option C) is typically used to describe a completed action in the past. </p>
<p>Contextual clarity is crucial in determining whether to use the present perfect or simple past tense.</p>
150. Samuel says he’s 25 years old, but nobody ___ him.
<p>In the sentence</p>
<p>"Samuel says he’s 25 years old, but nobody believes him,"</p>
<p>the correct choice is B) believes.</p>
<p>This option aligns with the use of the present simple tense to express a general truth or habitual action.</p>
<p>It indicates that it is a common reaction or belief among people in response to Samuel's claim. </p>
<p>Options A) (is believing), C) (had believed), and D) (don’t believe) do not fit because they either denote ongoing action, past completed action, or use incorrect subject-verb agreement for a singular noun like "nobody."</p>
<p>Thus, "believes" accurately reflects the habitual disbelief expressed by others towards Samuel's statement of his age.</p>
151. My classmate and I … our teacher a question about the test.
<p>The sentence would be:</p>
<p><em>My classmate and I <strong>asked</strong> our teacher a question about the test.</em></p>
<p>This is in the past tense, indicating that the action already happened.</p>
152. John wanted to … work yesterday but he was sick.
<p>The sentence would be:</p>
<p><em>John wanted to <strong>go to</strong> work yesterday, but he was sick.</em></p>
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<li>After the verb "wanted," we use the base form of the verb (infinitive) preceded by "to" (e.g., "to go").</li>
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153. They … to the park because they were very tired.
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>They <strong>didn’t walk</strong> to the park because they were very tired.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>In the past tense, we use "didn’t" (did not) followed by the base form of the verb ("walk").</li>
</ul>
154. (A) Did you talk to your boss? (B) Yes, I ….
<p>The dialogue would be:<br><strong>(A)</strong> Did you talk to your boss?<br><strong>(B)</strong> Yes, I <strong>did</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li>When answering a yes/no question in the past tense, we often use the auxiliary verb "did" instead of repeating the main verb ("talked").</li>
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155. He … twenty minutes for the bus yesterday.
<p>The sentence would be:</p>
<p><em>He <strong>waited</strong> twenty minutes for the bus yesterday.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>The action happened in the past (indicated by "yesterday"), so the verb should be in the past tense: <strong>waited</strong>.</li>
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156. (A) … they fix their bicycle (B) Yes, they ….
<p>The dialogue would be:<br><strong>(A)</strong> Did they fix their bicycle?<br><strong>(B)</strong> Yes, they did.</p>
<ul>
<li>In a past-tense yes/no question, we use "Did" to form the question and "did" in the short answer to avoid repeating the main verb ("fix").</li>
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157. Where … you go to school when you were young?
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>Where <strong>did</strong> you go to school when you were young?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>In questions about the past, we use "did" with the base form of the verb ("go").</li>
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158. They … go camping in a park when they were children.
<p>The sentence would be:</p>
<p><em>They <strong>liked to</strong> go camping in a park when they were children.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>The phrase "liked to" is used to indicate enjoyment of an activity in the past, followed by the base form of the verb ("go").</li>
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159. I had to … dinner last night, so I couldn’t watch the TV program.
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>I had to <strong>cook</strong> dinner last night, so I couldn’t watch the TV program.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>After "had to," we use the base form of the verb ("cook") to indicate an obligation in the past.</li>
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160. (A) Did you … the book? (B) No, I ….
<p>The dialogue would be:<br><strong>(A)</strong> Did you <strong>finish</strong> the book?<br><strong>(B)</strong> No, I <strong>didn’t</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li>In a past-tense question, "Did" is followed by the base form of the verb ("finish"). For the negative response, we use "didn't" (did not).</li>
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161. Why … you wash the dirty dishes last week?
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>Why <strong>didn't</strong> you wash the dirty dishes last week?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>In a past-tense question, we use "didn't" (short for "did not") to form the negative, followed by the base form of the verb ("wash").</li>
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162. He … see a dentist yesterday because he had a toothache.
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>He <strong>wanted to</strong> see a dentist yesterday because he had a toothache.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>The sentence is in the past tense (indicated by "yesterday"), so "wanted to" is used to show his desire in the past.</li>
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163. I … at the library very late last night.
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>I <strong>stayed</strong> at the library very late last night.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Since the sentence is in the past tense (indicated by "last night"), we use the simple past form of the verb ("stayed").</li>
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164. Mr. Johnson … for help when he fell in the water.
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>Mr. Johnson <strong>shouted</strong> for help when he fell in the water.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>The action happened in the past (indicated by "when he fell"), so the verb "shouted" is in the past tense.</li>
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165. She didn’t answer the phone because she … hear it ring.
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>She didn’t answer the phone because she <strong>didn't</strong> hear it ring.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>After "didn't" (short for "did not"), we use the base form of the verb, which is "hear" in this case.</li>
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166. I ... tennis yesterday because I don’t know how to play tennis.
<p>The sentence would be:<br><em>I <strong>didn't play</strong> tennis yesterday because I don’t know how to play tennis.</em></p>
<ul>
<li>After "didn't" (short for "did not"), we use the base form of the verb, which is "play" in this case.</li>
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167. - Where is Comrade A?
- He ___ tennis.
"Is playing" means he’s doing it now, like, "He is playing tennis."
"Plays" means it’s a habit, like, "He plays tennis every Sunday."
Use based on timing!
168. I ___ never ___ such beautiful flowers before
The sentence is in the present perfect tense, used to describe an experience up to now.
Complete sentence:
"I have never seen such beautiful flowers before."
169. Where is Comrade A?
- He ___ tennis.
"Is playing" means he’s doing it now, like, "He is playing tennis."
"Plays" means it’s a habit, like, "He plays tennis every Sunday."
Use based on timing!
170. I ___ never ___ such beautiful flowers before
Complete sentence:
"I have never seen such beautiful flowers before."
The present perfect tense ("have seen") is used to describe an experience or action that happened at an unspecified time in the past, but it is relevant to the present.
"Has" would be incorrect because the subject "I" requires "have."
171. Look! The girls ___ in the park.
Complete sentence:
"Look! The girls are skating in the park."
The phrase "Look!" indicates that the action is happening right now.
The present continuous tense ("are skating") is used to describe actions occurring at the moment of speaking.
172. The population of the world ___ very fast.
Complete sentence:
"The population of the world is rising very fast."
The action is ongoing and happening in the present, so the present continuous tense ("is rising") is the most appropriate choice.
"Rises" (option B) refers to a general truth or habitual action, but the context here emphasizes a current trend.
173. I ___ never ___ the book.
The correct sentence is:
"I have never read the book."
The correct form here is "have" with "never" in the present perfect tense.
"Never" is commonly used with the present perfect to talk about something that hasn't happened at any time before now.
174. Tourists ___ a lot of different information when th
travel.
"Tourists" is plural, so we use "get" (not "gets").
"Get" is the correct form for plural subjects in the present tense.
175. She ___ since last week.
Complete sentence:
"She has been ill since last week."
Explanation:
"Has been ill" is the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.
"Since last week" indicates the duration, so the present perfect continuous is the correct choice.
176. You’ll see what I ___ about you recently.
Complete sentence:
"You’ll see what I have written about you recently."
Explanation:
"Have written" is the present perfect tense, used to describe something that happened in the past and is relevant to the present.
"Recently" suggests the action is connected to the present, so the present perfect tense is appropriate.
177. This year we ___ a good harvest of cotton.
Complete sentence:
"This year we have grown a good harvest of cotton."
"Have grown" is the present perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present year.
"This year" indicates the action is recent or ongoing, so the present perfect tense ("have grown") fits best.
178. Look at the little boys! They ___ with stones.
Complete sentence:
"Look at the little boys! They are playing with stones."
"Are playing" is the present continuous tense, used to describe an action happening right now or at the moment of speaking.
Since the sentence is talking about what the boys are doing at this very moment, the present continuous tense is the correct choice.
179. ’ve got to get him to the station. His train ___ at the moment.
This is because the action is happening right now, so present continuous tense ("is leaving") is used to describe something occurring at the moment.
180. We can go out now. It ___ .
It indicates that the rain has stopped or isn't happening currently, making it possible for you to go outside. Present continuous is used for current actions.
181. Peter ___ his lessons. When he finishes them he’
watch TV.
The sentence suggests a routine or habit. "Does" is used for the present simple tense when referring to regular actions or habits.
182. __ he already___ the rules in the race ?
The sentence should be:
"Has he already broken the rules in the race?"
This uses the present perfect tense, which is appropriate for asking about an action that has relevance to the present.
183. The English seaside ___ very popular lately.
The sentence should be:
"The English seaside has become very popular lately."
This uses the present perfect tense, which is appropriate when talking about an event that started in the past and continues into the present.
184. - What ___ you ___?
- I ___ now.
The sentence should be: "What are you doing?
I am washing up now."
"What are you doing?" asks about an action happening right now (present continuous).
"I am washing up now" describes the current activity.
185. Listen! Somebody ___ at the door.
"Listen!" indicates that the action is happening right now, so "is knocking" (present continuous) is the best choice to describe an action occurring at the moment of speaking.
186. It ___ him 20 minutes to get to the work usually.
"Takes" is the present simple tense, which is used for habits, routines, or general truths. The sentence is talking about a regular, usual situation, so the present simple is appropriate here.
187. Stop a minute, think what you ___ .
"Are saying" is the present continuous tense, which is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, it's referring to what someone is currently saying, hence "are saying" is correct.
188. Usually my working day ___ at 8.30 sharp.
The sentence talks about a habitual action or general fact, so we use the present simple tense. "Starts" is the correct form for the third person singular (my working day).