Language Proficiency: English Flashcards

(37 cards)

1
Q

The paper and pen (is, are) needed by the examinees during the test.

A

are

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Either Zsazsa or her playmates (break, breaks) the garden pot.

A

break

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Rice and fish (was, were) my breakfast this morning.

A

was

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4
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There (await, awaits) the contestants of the pageant.

A

await

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5
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Either of the delegates (participate, participates) in the interaction.

A

participates

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6
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The team captain together with the players (is, are) preparing for the competition.

A

is

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7
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Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.

A

is

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8
Q

George and Tamara (doesn’t, don’t) want to see that movie.

A

don’t

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9
Q

Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.

A

is

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10
Q

(Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?

A

Are

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11
Q

Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner’s.

A

are

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12
Q

Lino and _______ did not want to do the assigned work
(1.he : 2. me)

A

1.he

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13
Q

If one works hard, ____ can get his heart’s desire.
(1.he : 2. one)

A

one

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14
Q

My mother and father had been together for most of their lives. Noun?
A. together
B. lives
C. most
D. been
E. my

A

B. lives

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15
Q

The book 1 barowed, ________ belonged to my friend, got wet when I ran through the rain.
a. whom
b. that
c.which
d. you
e. which

A

c.which

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16
Q

The children thought of the games for the party and executed them ___________.
a. theirselves
b. ourselves
c. itself
d. myself
e. themselves

A

e. themselves

17
Q

My niece bought a pack of popsicle sticks. _______ will be used for her project for art.
a. it
b. They
c. She
d. Which
e. That

18
Q

Erin weeks during the wee hours of the day. _________ is the time that she feels she’s most creative and productive.
a. She
b. That
c. Her
d. Hers
e. This

19
Q

Teachers claim that making an exam for lessons is honder than the actual lesson. ________ is an activity
that they are least excited about.
a. It
b. Its
c. They
d. Their
e. They’re

20
Q

My birthday will be _________ a Thursday next week.
A. at
B. in
C. during
D. on
E. after.

21
Q

Maria leaned _______ the wall while she awaited her turn at the dentist.
a. against
b. on
c. beside
d. at
e. below

22
Q

The church bells could be seen
__________ [higher than] the trees.
a. above
b. over

23
Q

I will meet you ________[location] the bus station.
a. on
b. at

24
Q

Everyone in the theater _____ disappointed when the guest star did not arrive.
a. was
b. were

25
At the end of the hallway _______ an old painting and several antique jars. a. was b. were
a. was
26
He is one of those basketball players who always _____, into trouble. a. gets b. get
b. get
27
The number of students in the university _______, from year to year. a. vary b. varies
b. varies
28
The cause of all the noise and pollution _______ not obvious. a. was b. were
a. was
29
I, together with my friends, _______ going to see the play "Merchant of Venice" at the Tanghalang Ateneo. a. am b. are
a. am
30
The alumni of the College of Education, _______ in favor of building a Day-Care Center. a. was b. were
b. were
31
Mother Theresa's kindness and generosity _______ well known. a. is b. are
a. is
32
In the museum there _______ a colossal Grecian Statue. a. stand b. stands
b. stands
33
The family _______ seated at the dining table. a. was b. were
a. was
34
Either Celine or some of her friends ______ willing to act as tour guide for the UNICEF delegates. a. is b. are
b. are
35
The people are contented (because, whereas, while) many leaders are corrupt.
while
36
The machine with artificial intelligence works faster than (he does, he works, him).
he does
37
Men (are, has, have, is) always sought after money.
have