Lesson 290--December 2014 Quiz

For today's post, I have decided that a test would be a good thing.  The test will have two parts.  The first part will be a fix the mistake section and the second part will be a fill in the preposition part.

Part A

In this part of the test, please correct the mistakes in the sentences.  Please check your answers (there is at least one tricky one) by clicking on the test answer link in the top right corner.

1. I haven't been to the mall yesterday.
2. Greg is married with Maria.
3. If I were being taller, I would be a basketball player.
4. It's time I buy a new television.
5. It was too cold that I decided to stay home.
6. Daniel lives near to the library that has the biggest book collection.
7. Being the tallest building in Toronto, I went there.
8. Janine was very exhausted and fell asleep immediately after getting home.

Part B

In this part of the test, please choose the correct preposition to fit in the blank.  Please check your answers (there is at least one tricky one) by clicking on the test answer link in the top right corner.

1. Timothy is looking forward ___ the movie.
2. Matthew is very protective___ his sister.
3. Alonso's father was very disappointed ___ him.
4. The teacher was very pleased ___ her student's work.
5. Brad Pitt is divorced ___ Jennifer Aniston.
6. All of the workers were too engaged ___ their work to notice the argument in the office.
7. Julia was fond ___ writing long letters to her friends and family.
8. John and Cindy rescued several dogs ___ the fire at the farmhouse.
9. The Smiths do not approve ___ their son's choice for a bride.
10. Let's discuss ___ the problem.

Check your answers here

http://englishchunksquizanswers.blogspot.ca/2014/12/december-2014-quiz-answers.html

 

Lesson 244--Error Quiz

You will find fifteen incorrect sentences below.  Please correct them and check your answers by clicking on the words "answer" in the top right corner of this blog.  If you have a different answer that you think is correct, please submit it to me--you might be right.  Also, if you don't know why a question is wrong, please ask for an explanation in the comments box below the quiz.

Good Luck!

1. I am not good at sports.  But, I like to play them.
2. Before I started work I went to the gym.
3. James who works in the marketing department is getting married next week.
4. The more big he gets, the faster he runs.
5. She is the more beautiful woman I know.
6. If she will win the race, she can get a scholarship to a good university.
7. Paul was late for work due to it was raining.
8. Maria slept very late, because she was tired.
9. I have been to the CN Tower last week.
10. Philip goes always to Wal-Mart.
11. It depends of the situation.
12. I am not interested in help you.
13. I want to go to the beach, I want to swim.
14. It was really good the party.
15. Mellissa went to the store for buy some books.