Here are the correct answers for each question, with a quick explanation to help you understand why.
1. Paris is the capital city of France.
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Answer: b) capital city
* *Why:* Paris is the main city where the government is located in France.
2. Helen is under the table.
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Answer: a) under
* *Why:* The picture shows Helen sitting on the floor beneath the table.
3. John likes cake, but David doesn't.
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Answer: b) likes / doesn't
* *Why:* John looks happy eating (likes), and David looks unhappy pushing it away (doesn't like). Since "John" and "David" are singular names, we use "likes" and "doesn't".
4. Where are you from? - I am from France.
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Answer: b) Where are you from?
* *Why:* When someone says "I am from [Country]," the question was asking about their origin.
5. How many languages do you speak? - Two. I speak German and English.
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Answer: c) How many languages do you speak?
* *Why:* The answer starts with a number ("Two") and lists languages, so the question must be asking about the quantity of languages.
6. How old is your grandmother? - She is ninety years old.
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Answer: c) How old is your grandmother?
* *Why:* The answer gives an age ("ninety years old"), so the question must ask "How old".
7. Tom is between Lisa and George.
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Answer: a) between
* *Why:* In the picture, Tom is sitting in the middle spot, with Lisa on one side and George on the other.
8. Go straight ahead.
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Answer: d) Go straight ahead.
* *Why:* The blue sign shows an arrow pointing directly forward.
9. Be quiet in the library.
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Answer: b) library
* *Why:* Libraries are places where people read and study, so you must be quiet. The picture also shows books.
10. It is half past twelve.
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Answer: a) It is half past twelve.
* *Why:* The long minute hand is on the 6 (which means 30 minutes or "half past"), and the short hour hand is halfway between 12 and 1.
11. She has got short hair.
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Answer: d) short hair
* *Why:* The woman's hair does not go down past her neck; it is cut short.
12. Martin brushes his teeth every morning.
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Answer: b) brushes his teeth
* *Why:* The picture shows Martin holding a toothbrush in his mouth.
13. David is fat.
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Answer: b) fat
* *Why:* The drawing depicts a man who is overweight.
14. Excuse me. Where is the museum?
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Answer: d) Excuse me
* *Why:* "Excuse me" is the polite phrase used to get someone's attention before asking for directions.
15. My cat is ill. Where should I take it? - Veterinary.
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Answer: b) veterinary
* *Why:* A veterinary (or vet) is a doctor for animals.
16. They are buying t-shirts and dresses. They are in a clothes shop.
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Answer: b) clothes shop
* *Why:* T-shirts and dresses are types of clothing, so they are shopping in a store that sells clothes.
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Final Answer:
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. c
7. a
8. d
9. b
10. a
11. d
12. b
13. b
14. d
15. b
16. b
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade esl worksheet.
