Deck 8: Entertainment and the Media

Question 1

Select the correct word(s) in each of the sentences below. Type the words into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-Maria: What a day! I expected ( to be / being ) busy.

Answer 1

to be

Question 2

Select the correct word(s) in each of the sentences below. Type the words into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-Maria: I ( couldn't / might not ) even eat lunch.

Answer 2

couldn't

Question 3

Select the correct word(s) in each of the sentences below. Type the words into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-Lisa: I had a busy day, too. When I ( got / get ) to work, the phone ( was already ringing / rang already ).

Answer 3

got, was already ringing

Question 4

Select the correct word(s) in each of the sentences below. Type the words into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-Lisa: My assistant ( tried / tried to ) help me.

Question 5

Select the correct word(s) in each of the sentences below. Type the words into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-Lisa: I didn't think I would need ( their / her ) help today.

Question 6

Select the correct answer to complete each of the sentences. Type the answers into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-Would you like (see) a great movie?

Question 7

Select the correct answer to complete each of the sentences. Type the answers into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-Then you have to (go) to see "Just By Chance."

Question 8

Select the correct answer to complete each of the sentences. Type the answers into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-When the movie started, this man (work) in a coal mine.

Question 9

Select the correct answer to complete each of the sentences. Type the answers into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-When he (leave) the mine, the (go) to work for an oil company.

Question 10

Select the correct answer to complete each of the sentences. Type the answers into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-When the movie (end), he (own) a huge oil company.

Question 11

Select the correct answer to complete each of the sentences. Type the answers into the blanks. If there are multiple correct answers on one line, separate the answers with a comma and a space (i.e., answer 1, answer 2)
-I didn't (expect) to enjoy it so much.

Question 12

Each underlined phrase contains an error. Type the corrected phrases into the blanks.
-There isn't nothing to watch on TV.

Question 13

Each underlined phrase contains an error. Type the corrected phrases into the blanks.
-He can't allow herself to fail the class.

Question 14

Each underlined phrase contains an error. Type the corrected phrases into the blanks.
-We may not afford to buy a new TV.

Question 15

Each underlined phrase contains an error. Type the corrected phrases into the blanks.
-They wanted their children read more books.

Question 16

Each underlined phrase contains an error. Type the corrected phrases into the blanks.
-While she retired, she volunteered at a school.

Question 17

In each sentence below, find the word containing an error and type the word into the blank.
-I had to borrow hers calculator to get some work done while I was here.

Question 18

In each sentence below, find the word containing an error and type the word into the blank.
-What kinds of books did you like read when you were relaxing on the beach?

Question 19

In each sentence below, find the word containing an error and type the word into the blank.
-Its irresponsible for someone to talk on a cell phone in a movie.

Question 20

In each sentence below, find the word containing an error and type the word into the blank.
-We've better hurry if we are going to get to the movie before it starts.

Question 21

In each sentence below, find the word containing an error and type the word into the blank.
-Alberto was listening to his new CD when he was getting the call.

Question 22

In each sentence below, find the word containing an error and type the word into the blank.
-If it isn't too much trouble, should you change seats with me?