Question 1

I ____________ like that coat. It's really nice.
A)am
B)do
C)very
D)yes

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "B) do" because in this sentence structure, "do" is used for emphasis in the statement, fitting grammatically as "I do like that coat."

Question 2

What's the weather like in Canada? How often ____________ there?
A)does it snow
B)does it snows
C)snow it
D)snows it

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is A) "does it snow" because it follows the correct structure for forming questions in the present simple tense with "does" for the third person singular subject "it."

Question 3

Which team ____________ the game?
A)did it win
B)did they win
C)won
D)won it

Accepted Answer

"Won" is the past tense of "win" and is used when the subject of the sentence is a singular noun or pronoun. In this case, the subject is "team," which is a singular noun, so the correct answer is "won."

Question 4

What did you leave the meeting early ____________? I didn't feel very well.
A)away
B)because
C)for
D)like

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use in this context is "for," as it indicates the reason for leaving the meeting early.

Question 5

Unfortunately the driver ____________ the red light.
A)didn't saw
B)didn't see
C)no saw
D)saw not

Accepted Answer

The correct form is "didn't see" because "did not" is followed by the base form of the verb, which is "see" in this case.

Question 6

You haven't eaten your pudding ____________ it?
A)Are you no want
B)Do you no want
C)Don't want you
D)Don't you want

Accepted Answer

The correct form is "Don't you want," which is a standard way to form a negative question in English.

Question 7

I really enjoyed the disco. It was great, ____________ ?
A)is it
B)isn't it
C)was it
D)wasn't it

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "wasn't it" because it matches the past tense of "was" used in the statement and forms a typical question tag for a positive statement.

Question 8

Are we going the right way? I think ____________
A)indeed
B)it
C)so
D)yes

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "C) so" because in this context, "I think so" is a common expression used to agree or affirm that something is correct or true, fitting the question "Are we going the right way?"

Question 9

The chemist's was open, so luckily I ____________buy some aspirin.
A)can
B)can't
C)did can
D)was able to

Accepted Answer

The correct phrase to use in this context is "was able to," which correctly conveys the ability to do something in the past.

Question 10

We had a party last night ____________ spend all morning clearing up the mess.
A)I must have
B)I've been to
C)I've had to
D)I've must

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "C) I've had to" because it indicates an obligation or necessity that has occurred in the recent past, fitting the context of needing to clean up after a party.

Question 11

There was no one else at the box office. I ____________in a queue.
A)didn't need to wait
B)mustn't wait
C)needn't have waited
D)needn't wait

Accepted Answer

Since there was no one else at the box office, there was no necessity to wait, so "didn't need to wait" is the correct choice.

Question 12

................... I carry that bag for you? "~ Oh, thank you."
A)Do
B)Shall
C)Will
D)Would

Accepted Answer

"Shall" is used in offers of help or suggestions, fitting the context of offering to carry a bag for someone.

Question 13

Which among the following is a suggestion?
A)Let's dine out today.
B)Could you lend me your notebook for three days?
C)May I take your textbook home?
D)We don't have to complete it before 9.0 am.

Accepted Answer

Option A is a suggestion because it proposes an idea or plan for someone to consider.

Question 14

Which among the following is NOT a polite way of advising your friend who smokes?
A)If I were you, I wouldn't smoke like this.
B)It is high time you quit your smoking habit.
C)Smoking is very b
D)I want you to stop it.

Accepted Answer

Smoking is very b is not a polite way of advising someone to quit smoking. It is abrupt and judgmental.

Question 15

Which among the following sentence is an apt way of persuading?
A)Shall I do this work for you?
B)There will be no other chance like this. So try a hand.
C)Do you need any help to complete this homework?
D)How come you are here at this time!

Accepted Answer

Option B uses a persuasive technique by highlighting the uniqueness of the opportunity and encouraging action, which is a common persuasive strategy.

Question 16

Which among the following is another way of saying "how are you?"
A)What about you?
B)How about you?
C)How are things?
D)Would you mind speaking about yourself?

Accepted Answer

"How are things?" is another informal way of asking someone about their well-being or current state, similar to "how are you?"

Question 17

What is the function of the sentence "Are you sure you can't achieve that target?"
A)Suggestion
B)Preference
C)Persuading
D)Requesting

Accepted Answer

This sentence functions as a form of persuading, as it implies the speaker is trying to convince the listener that they might be capable of achieving the target, despite the listener's doubts.

Question 18

Which among the following expresses a preference.
A)I'd rather drink tea than coffee
B)It is better to drink coffee
C)I don't want to drink tea
D)Why don't you try coffee today?

Accepted Answer

Expressing a preference involves stating a choice between options based on personal likes or dislikes. "I'd rather drink tea than coffee" directly indicates a personal preference for tea over coffee.

Question 19

Which among the following expresses regret?
A)He has repeated the same mistake. I'm going to scold him this time.
B)You could have taken a little more care.
C)He has taken much care.
D)He is always careless about things.

Accepted Answer

Option B ("You could have taken a little more care.") expresses regret by implying that if more care had been taken, a different, possibly better outcome might have been achieved.

Question 20

Choose the correct sentences from those given
A)Reshma work at a school near her house
B)Rinu and Rani study French as a second language
C)Rinu has met Rani last week

Accepted Answer

Sentence B is correct because it uses the simple present tense appropriately to describe a habitual action (studying French as a second language). Sentence A is incorrect because it should be "Reshma works" (third person singular requires an 's' at the end of the verb). Sentence C is incorrect because it mixes past simple tense with present perfect; it should be "Rinu met Rani last week" for past simple or "Rinu has met Rani" for present perfect without specifying "last week."

Quiz 4: Language and Communication

I ____________ like that coat. It's really nice.

What's the weather like in Canada? How often ____________ there?

Which team ____________ the game?

What did you leave the meeting early ____________? I didn't feel very well.

Unfortunately the driver ____________ the red light.

You haven't eaten your pudding ____________ it?

I really enjoyed the disco. It was great, ____________ ?

Are we going the right way? I think ____________

The chemist's was open, so luckily I ____________buy some aspirin.

We had a party last night ____________ spend all morning clearing up the mess.

There was no one else at the box office. I ____________in a queue.

................... I carry that bag for you? "~ Oh, thank you."

Which among the following is a suggestion?

Which among the following is NOT a polite way of advising your friend who smokes?

Which among the following sentence is an apt way of persuading?

Which among the following is another way of saying "how are you?"

What is the function of the sentence "Are you sure you can't achieve that target?"

Which among the following expresses a preference.

Which among the following expresses regret?

Choose the correct sentences from those given