English Vocabulary & Grammar Test 1 - 150 Questions.pdf

C 'Have been reading' present perfect continuous shows an action that started in the past and continues now.. B 'Went' simple past is correct for a completed action at a specific time in

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A To pass this test

B For being passed this test

C In order pass this test

D So that to pass this test

A beautiful decorating walls

B beautiful walls decorating

C beautifully decorated walls

D beautifully decorating walls

A they turn to other figures of authority

B authority figures to other

C to other figures of authority

D their turning to other figures of authority

B off the peg

A hit the roof

B saw pink elephants

C made my blood boil

D brought the house down

B Not to have try

C Never having tried

D Never had tried

C Yes, I'd like one Thank you.

D Neither I'm going to lease one.

Her blouse didn't fit her well _

A So her skirt didn't

B So didn't her skirt

C But her skirt didn't

D But her skirt did

Question 28

I admit I suffer from a _ of patience with such people.

C used

D using

Answer Key & Explanations

1 C We 'strike a match' to light it This is a fixed collocation in English.

2 D 'Mustn't grumble' is a British expression meaning 'I can't complain' - a

typical response to 'How is it going?'

3 A This is an infinitive of purpose expressing the goal 'To pass this test' is the

correct form

4 C This is a reduced relative clause The full form would be 'Florida, which is

known as ' reduced to 'Florida, known as '

5 C We need the past participle 'decorated' (passive) and the adverb

'beautifully' to modify it

6 A We say 'She is likely to ' or 'She is not likely to ' This is the correct

construction with 'likely'

7 C Milk comes in a 'carton' This is the correct container word for milk.

8 D 'Shore to shore radio' is the correct maritime communication term.

9 B 'On account of' means 'because of' and is the correct preposition here.

10 D Simple present tense with 'makes up' (constitutes) is correct No extra

words needed

11 C After 'rather than', we need the parallel structure 'to other figures of

authority'

12 B 'One after another' means in sequence, which describes how the trees fell.

13 B 'Off the peg' means ready-made clothes, as opposed to custom-made by

a dressmaker

14 A 'Hit the roof' means became very angry This idiom fits the context

perfectly

15 D 'Take over' means to gain control of a company, which fits the context of

a bank acquiring a company

16 C 'Some other' is used with uncountable nouns like 'chocolate' to mean

'different'

17 D 'Equally' means to the same degree, which is correct when comparing his

interest in both subjects

18 D 'Turn up' means to arrive or appear, especially unexpectedly.

19 C 'Never having tried' is a perfect participle expressing that the action of

trying has never happened

20 D 'Untrained' means lacking professional training, which contrasts with his

natural ability

21 D 'Neither' addresses both options in the question and provides a third

alternative - leasing

22 C 'Appearance' refers to how someone looks physically, which is what you

can see externally

23 D A 'view' is what you can see from a particular place, especially a scenic

outlook

24 A After 'as soon as', we use present perfect 'have done' to show completion

before the main action

25 A 'Get on with' means to continue doing something, especially after an

interruption

26 B 'Dislike' is followed by gerund 'Being interrupted' shows the passive

meaning - he doesn't like when others interrupt him

27 D 'But her skirt did' shows contrast - while the blouse didn't fit well, the

skirt did fit well

28 B 'Lack of' is the correct collocation meaning 'absence of' or 'not having

enough'

29 A 'Predicts' means to forecast future events, which is what weather

forecasts do

30 B 'Left' means to put something in a place and go away She put her keys

somewhere and can't remember where

31 B 'Postponed' means rescheduled to a later time, which fits moving the

meeting to next week

32 B 'Tell the difference' is a fixed expression meaning to distinguish between

things

33 A 'So + adjective + that' is the correct structure for expressing result.

34 B 'Is considered' is passive voice - others consider him to be the best

student

35 B 'I wish I had' expresses a desire for something different in the present.

36 C 'Is launching' (present continuous) is used for planned future events.

37 A 'Despite' + noun shows contrast - we went for a walk even though it was

raining

38 A 'More fluently' is the comparative form of the adverb 'fluently'.

39 B 'Must be completed' is passive voice showing the project needs to be

44 C 'Have been reading' (present perfect continuous) shows an action that

started in the past and continues now

45 A 'Leaves' (simple present) is used for scheduled events and timetables.

46 A 'Quit' is the correct past tense form The action happened at a specific

time in the past

47 C 'Were playing' (past continuous) shows an ongoing action interrupted by

another event

48 A 'A pair of' is the correct quantifier for shoes, which come in pairs.

49 A 'So + adjective + that' expresses the result of the degree of boringness.

50 B 'Has been' (present perfect) connects past actions to the present time

period 'this year'

51 A 'Could' is the most polite way to ask for help or make a request.

52 B 'Was built' (past passive) is correct for a completed action at a specific

time in the past

53 A 'Drink' (simple present) expresses a regular habit or routine.

54 B 'Forgot' (simple past) describes a completed action in the past.

55 B 'Colder' is the comparative form showing the weather is becoming more

cold than before

56 B 'Went' (simple past) is correct for a completed action at a specific time in

the past

57 C 'Has been' (present perfect) shows a state that started in the past and

continues to the present

58 C 'Are taking' (present continuous) is used for planned future events.

59 C 'Was doing' (past continuous) shows an ongoing action interrupted by

another event (the call)

60 A 'Is' agrees with the singular subject 'book' in present tense.

61 B 'Eats' (simple present, third person singular) describes his regular routine.

62 B 'Went' (simple past) describes a completed action at a specific time in the

past

63 B 'Sleeps' (simple present, third person singular) describes the cat's current

or habitual action

64 B 'Will buy' (simple future) expresses a future intention or plan.

65 B 'Does' (simple present, third person singular) describes her daily routine.

66 A 'Look' agrees with the plural subject 'flowers' in present tense.

67 B 'Goes' (simple present, third person singular) describes his regular

method of transportation

68 A 'Have' (simple present) describes our regular dinner time.

69 B 'Runs' (simple present, third person singular) describes the dog's current

72 A 'Play' (simple present) agrees with the plural subject 'children'.

73 B 'Brushes' (simple present, third person singular) describes his nightly

routine

74 A 'Listen' (simple present) describes our regular evening activity.

75 B 'Sings' (simple present, third person singular) describes the bird's current

79 B 'Plays' (simple present, third person singular) describes his weekend

85 B 'Rides' (simple present, third person singular) describes his regular

method of getting to school

86 A 'Eat' (simple present) describes what we're having for dinner.

87 B 'Explains' (simple present, third person singular) describes the teacher's

habitual way of teaching

88 C 'Finished' (simple past) describes a completed action at a specific time in

the past

89 B 'Sings' (simple present, third person singular) describes her current or

94 A 'Eat' (simple present) describes my regular lunch time.

95 B 'Chooses' (simple present, third person singular) describes her current

99 A 'Shine' (simple present) agrees with the plural subject 'stars'.

100 C 'Lost' (simple past) describes a completed action that happened in the

104 A 'Meet' (simple present) describes our action at the party.

105 B 'Melts' (simple present, third person singular) describes what ice

naturally does in the sun

106 A 'Follow' (simple present) describes my current action or habit.

107 B 'Applies' (simple present, third person singular) describes her habitual

way of putting on makeup

108 C 'Fell' (simple past) describes a completed action at a specific time in the

past

109 B 'Keeps' (simple present, third person singular) describes his reliable

behavior

110 A 'Buy' (simple present) describes our method of purchasing tickets.

111 B 'Gives' (simple present, third person singular) describes what the fire

provides

112 C 'Forgot' (simple past) describes a completed action that just happened.

113 B 'Expresses' (simple present, third person singular) describes her habitual

116 A 'Check' (simple present) describes our action at the airport.

117 B 'Works' (simple present, third person singular) describes the computer's

current performance

118 A 'Recommend' (simple present) describes my action of suggesting the

restaurant

119 B 'Manages' (simple present, third person singular) describes her habitual

behavior with time

120 B 'Connects' (simple present, third person singular) describes the bridge's

function

121 B 'Realizes' (simple present, third person singular) describes his quick

understanding

122 A 'Save' (simple present) describes our strategy for the race.

123 B 'Cures' (simple present, third person singular) describes what the

126 B 'Fills' (simple present, third person singular) describes what the light

does to the room

127 B 'Improves' (simple present, third person singular) describes his ongoing

development

128 A 'Resolve' (simple present) describes our method of handling conflicts.

129 B 'Creates' (simple present, third person singular) describes the artist's

current work

130 A 'Remember' (simple present) describes my ability to recall the date.

131 B 'Turns' (simple present, third person singular) describes her ability to

make dreams come true

132 B 'Crashes' (simple present, third person singular) describes the ocean's

continuous action

133 B 'Shares' (simple present, third person singular) describes his teaching

behavior

134 A 'Begin' (simple present) describes when we start our journey.

135 B 'Releases' (simple present, third person singular) describes what the

flower naturally does

136 A 'Set' (simple present) describes my action of establishing goals.

137 B 'Displays' (simple present, third person singular) describes how she

shows her abilities

138 B 'Shows' (simple present, third person singular) describes the clock's

function

139 B 'Overcomes' (simple present, third person singular) describes his ability

to conquer fears

140 A 'Celebrate' (simple present) describes how we honor our heritage.

141 B 'Flows' (simple present, third person singular) describes the river's

145 B 'Transforms' (simple present, third person singular) describes his ability

to make visions real

146 A 'Use' (simple present) describes our method of managing resources.