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.

Lesson 222--Ride vs. Drive Quiz

 

It is quiz time everyone, so let's see how much you know.  When you have done the quiz go and check your answers by clicking on the quiz answers link in the top right corner (and I will know if you don't... don't risk being wrong)

	ride	drive	other
a horse
a car
a bus
a motorcycle
a helicopter
a camel
a surfboard
a canoe
a bicycle
an elevator
a rollercoaster
a skateboard
a streetcar
a jet ski

Lesson 210--Comparatives using the

 

One of my favourite things to teach is comparison phrases.  My students have come up with some great sentences since I have been teaching.  Of all the ways to make comparisons, my favourite uses the and the.

Examples.

The harder you study, the more you will learn.

The more I eat, the fatter I become.

These comparison sentences show a good relationship between two activities.  The adjectives follow the same rules as a comparison using than (words that take er, still take er, words that take more, still take more).

Some common phrases include;

The bigger the better.

A challenge for you.  Please complete these sentences and put them in the reply column of this blog (you can post it anonymously).

 Challenge Quiz

1. The more I sleep, __________________
2. The more hansome the guy/the more beautiful the girl ____________
3. The later I go to bed, _____________________
4. The more money I save, __________________
5. The less money I have, ___________________
6. The smaller the book, ____________________
7. The more expensive the restaurant, _______________

Lesson 202--Hands Down the Greatest

Most of my students understand the phrase "put your hands up" even though I really don't use it very much.  I wonder, though, could they guess the meaning of "hands down"?

Hands down is used to intensify the meaning of how much better, or how much more special something is.  When it is hands down the best, that means there is no competition whatsoever.

examples

Paul is hands down the best looking boy in the school.  He makes other boys look hideous.

Martha is hands down the best swimmer on the team.  She must be part fish

This is hands down the best cake I have ever tasted.

The 1967 Mustang is hands down the most beautiful car ever made.

A Quiz for you.  Please send me your answers (on the blog, not on Facebook)

1. ________ is hands down the best rock band in the history of music.
2. ________ is hands down the best movie ever made.
3. ________ is hands down the best bar in Toronto.
4. ________ is hands down the best flavour of ice cream.
5. ________ is hands down the most talented actor/actress ever.
6. ________ is hands down the biggest drinker in the history of LSC/EC.

Lesson 137--A Quiz Before Christmas

It has been quite a while since we had a quiz.  Remember to check your answers by clicking on the link in the top right corner.  Even if you think you know them perfectly, you should check.

Choose the correct preposition

1. Rhonda is engaged___ Mark.
2. I am fond ____Winona Ryder.
3. Martina and Donald have never been unfaithful __ one another.
4. Who voted ___ Rob Ford in the Toronto Mayor election?
5. Are you familiar ___ this model?
6. Greg's mother doesn't approve ___ his girlfriend.
7. He arrived just___ time for the flight.
8. It takes weeks to recover____ a serious operation.
9. Maria dreams __ owning her own business.
10. Wikipedia provides people ____ a lot of information.

Choose the Correct

11. I used a screwdriver to _____ apart the machine.
12. I _____ the words up in my dictionary.
13. Paul spent 3 hours _____ for a bus.
14. Camilla is ________ of snakes.
15. Dennis ______ across the painting at a flea market in the city.

Lesson 111--Gerunds versus Infinitives Quiz

In the following quiz, you need to put the verb in the blank, either as an infinitive or gerund.  When you are done, check your answers by clicking the quiz button in the top right corner.  There are some tricky ones, so don't forget to check your answers,  You might be surprised.



 

1. I am interested in ________(play) tennis this afternoon.
2. The carpet needs ________(be) vacuumed.
3. The rug needs ___________(vacuum).
4. Vanessa dislikes _________(watch) black and white movies.
5. Gregory had trouble _______(find) a gift for his wife's birthday.
6. Paul's mother refused _____(allow) him to get a tattoo.
7. Grace was not accustomed to working so much every week.
8. I advise you ________(study) harder.
9. It takes time ______(learn) English.
10. The politician denied _______( take)bribes.
11. Everyone deserves _______(have) a good life.
12. He regrets _____(tell) his mother about his new job.
13. When I get more money, I mean _______(buy) a new television.
14. Janice stopped ____(buy) milk on the way home.
15. After talking about cars, he went on ______(talk) about motorcycles.

Lesson 103--Preposition Quiz

 

 

Yes, it's that time again.  Time for you to take a quiz.  How well do you know your prepositions?  Here are fifteen challenging questions.  Once you have answered, click on the quiz answers button in the top right corner.  Don't forget to check your answers, because there are some surprises.

1. He tried to run away____ his problems, but couldn't.
2. Maria put the pen __ the edge ___ the table.
3. Scott apologized ___ eating the last piece ____ cake.
4. His parents couldn't talk him out ___ joining the army.
5. Jennifer couldn't decided___ a colour ___ her living room.
6. The party is going to be held ___ the first Friday __ December.
7. The two sides couldn't agree __ a date for the next meeting.
8. Donald's work suffered when he was ___ a lot __pressure.
9. Pay attention____ your own work.
10. After drinking too much he fell asleep ___ the couch.
11. He couldn't finish what was ______ his plate.
12. Get ____ the subway before it leaves!
13. Hold the handrail when you are walking ____ or _____ the stairs.
14. I will see you____ two weeks.
15. The painting doesn't look _____ a masterpiece.

Lesson 95--Word Family Quiz

 

Choose the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence.  Check your answers, and see the complete word family by clicking on the answer link in the top right corner of this blog.

 

It wasn't a problem of ethics, but a _________problem.  (politics)

His house is a mess because he is so _________. (organize)

Despite her hard work, she was a total _______as an artist. (fail)

She ____________ in oil painting. (special)

There was an _______ in the finance departments, so he applied. (open)

Lesson 77--Phrasal Verb Quiz

Quiz time

 

 

Fill in the second sentence using a phrasal verb so that the meanings are identical.  When you are finished, please click on the Quiz Answers link in the top right corner of this blog.  Though you think you might be right, you had better check, because you might be surprised.

 

My car stopped working while I was driving on the highway.

My car _____ _____ while I was driving on the highway.

Please wait while I get the manager.

Please _____ _____ while I get the manager.

He wanted to stop drinking because of his health.

He wanted to _____ _____ drinking because of his health.

I do not want to hear your sarcasm.

I can ____ ____ your sarcasm.

A new movie is being released on Friday.

A new movie is ____ ____ on Friday.

Marie will assume the manager's job starting today.

Marie will ____ ____ the manager's job starting today.

The wind destroyed all the boats in the marina.

The wind ____ ____ all the boats in the marina.

Jim created a new drink menu for the bar.

Jim ____ ____ ____ a new drink menu for the bar.

Jim ____ ____ a new drink menu for the bar.

Michelle found a new restaurant on her way to work.

Michelle ____ ____ a new restaurant on her way to work.

You can depend on Veronica.

You can ____ ____ Veronica.

Lesson 62--Preposition Quiz

Preposition Quiz!

 

 

It's time for everyone's favourite game...Preposition Quiz.  Good luck everyone, and don't forget to check your answers by clicking on the link in the top right corner.  I know you think you know them, but you had better check your answers, because some of them are surprising..... and if you don't check, you might not find out if you are wrong.... and that would be bad.  (Of course, I hope everyone is right, but.... sometimes these can be tricky)

 

1. I am interested ____ having my picture taken.
2. Watch _____!  The bookcase is going to fall!
3. I can't read what is printed ___ the outside of the box.
4. He is looking ___ himself ___ the mirror.
5. She slipped ____ the ice.
6. His mother told him to finish everything ____ his plate.
7. Everything looks bigger ___ the microscope.
8. The women arrived ____ Canada ____ Monday.
9. I am looking forward ____ the new movie.
10. Maria spent a lot of time looking ____ her photo album.



Lesson 40--Preposition Quiz

 

 

Complete the quiz by filling in the blanks with a suitable preposition.  Check your answers by clicking on the link in the top right corner--don't assume you are correct.

1. He was absent _____school because of a cold.
2. The company contributes ______ charity every month.
3. The apartment comes furnished ______ a sofa, a fridge and stove.
4. Although he didn't love her, he was very fond ______ her.
5. The whole class is excited ______ the upcoming test.
6. The school is connected ______ a shopping mall via underground tunnel.
7. Being addicted ______ drugs is a cause for concern.
8. Maria didn't know which candidate to vote ______.
9. After work, he felt _____ having a beer with his friends.
10. All of the students are capable ______ passing the test.

Lesson 25 Review Quiz

Review Quiz

It's time to review the past 24 lessons.  Fill in the blanks with suitable words.  When finished, check your answers by clicking on the quiz answers link in the top left corner of this blog.  Good luck.

 

1. Whether I go or not depends ______ the weather.
2. I bumped ______ an old friend the other day outside of Tim Horton's.
3. I was all set to propose when I suddenly _____ ______ ____.
4. I spent three hours arguing _____my sisters yesterday.
5. It's raining and cold, you'd better _____ _____your jacket.
6. Sheila wanted to have a surprise party for her brother, but her brother's girlfriend spoiled it by ______ _______ ____ _____ _______ ______ _____.
7. His mother got angry and told him that it _____time he____ his homework.
8. The couple got ____ the subway at Union Station and got _____ at Eglinton.
9. Melanie always got the ______ on her Christmas shopping and was usually finished by September.
10. Greg was very indecisive and had trouble _____ ___ his_____.
11. The guidance councillor asked him what kind of job he was interested ____.
12. Her hard work couldn't ____ _____ ______ her laziness in the early part of the semester.
13. The politician thought he could _____ ____ _____ taking bribes from some rich citizens in exchange for voting against some unpopular legislation.
14. Amanda excelled ____ the arts.
15. Due to a lack____ time, he skipped breakfast.
16. The teacher ___ ____ marking the papers to watch the hockey game.
17. If you want a good job, you should apply ____ Microsoft.
18. The teacher congratulated the students ____ finishing the quiz.
19. Luckily for the students the teacher had ______ minutes to talk. 
20. a) few              b) a few
21. She had very _______ time to waste worrying about her past mistakes.
22. a) little             b) a little

 

 

Lesson 15 Little and a little

These expressions are used with uncountable nouns.

a little--a small amount, in the positive sense.

e.g.      I have time, so I can help you.

            I have a little money, so I can get a cup of coffee.

These expressions can be modified by adding "bit of"--not really changing the overall meaning of the sentences.

e.g.      I have a little bit of time, so I can help you.

            I have a little bit of money, so I can get a cup of coffee.

little--a small amount, in the negative sense

e.g.      I have little time, so I can't help you.

            I have little money in my pocket, so I cannot afford a cup of coffee.

These expressions can be modified by adding "very" making the amount much smaller.

e.g.      I can only take short trips because I have very little vacation time.

            The drink tasted awful because there was very little alcohol in it.

Quiz

Complete the quiz by adding "little" or "a little

1. I have _____time for silly jokes.
2. They have _____money saved for a vacation in the Caribbean.
3. His idea of fun was to spend _____ time travelling and seeing the wonders of the world.
4. He was a having _____ difficulty learning English until attended classes at EC.
5. They were having _____difficulty learning Japanese, and became fluent within a year.
6. I would like _____ milk in my coffee.
7. He had _____ furniture in his room because he liked the empty feeling.
8. They were unprepared for the weather in Toronto because they had done _____ research before taking the trip.

 

Lesson 14--Few and a few

These expressions are used with countable nouns.

 

a few--a small number, in the positive sense.

e.g.      I have a few minutes, so I can help you.

            I have a few dollars, so I can get a cup of coffee.

These expressions can be modified by adding "quite"--making the number bigger.

e.g.      I have quite a few friends, so I have to send a lot of Christmas cards.

            I have quite a few vacation days.  I can go anywhere.

few--a small number, in the negative sense

e.g.      I have few minutes, so I can't help you.

            I have few dollars in my pocket, so I cannot afford a cup of coffee.

These expressions can be modified by adding "very" making the number much smaller.

e.g.      I can only take short trips because I have very few vacation days.

            The hotel was almost empty because there were very few people staying there.

 

 

Quiz

Complete the quiz by adding "few" or "a few"

1. I doubt anyone heard me because there were so _____ people around.
2. He wanted to talk to me because he had _____ questions.
3. Do you have _____ minutes to spare?
4. As a snack, I ate _____cookies.
5. We had _____ options, so we decided to take a big risk.
6. He's a bit of a loner and has _____ friends.
7. She failed the examine because she spent _____ hours studying.
8. James had _____ bottles of beer while watching the game.
9. With _____ colleagues, Janice was able to solve the problem.
10. He got to the airport with very _____ minutes to spare.

 

Lesson 13: Collocation Quiz

 

Learn by taking a quiz.  Choose the correct answer to the quiz about these collocations, and check your answers (and not many of you are..... are you sure you were right?) by clicking on the quiz answers link in the top right corner of this blog.  Good luck.

Today's collocation are Go versus Play versus Do

	go	play	do
piano
karate
swimming
skiing
soccer
fishing
ice skating
figure skating
jogging
boxing
tae kwan do
snowboarding
dancing
fencing
singing

 

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