Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct missing word and explaining why it's the best choice.
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1. ________ are good books.
Options: This, These
✔ Correct answer: These
👉 "These" is plural and matches the plural noun "books." "This" is singular and would only work with a singular noun like "book."
✔️ So:
These are good books.
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2. I got dressed and __________ went to school.
Options: then, this
✔ Correct answer: then
👉 "Then" is an adverb that shows sequence (after getting dressed). "This" doesn't make sense here because it’s not referring to something specific.
✔️ So:
I got dressed and then went to school.
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3. You forgot one __________ on the test.
Options: think, thing
✔ Correct answer: thing
👉 "One thing" is a common phrase meaning "a single item or point." "Think" is a verb and doesn’t fit grammatically here.
✔️ So:
You forgot one thing on the test.
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4. Did you say __________ you?
Options: thank, think
✔ Correct answer: thank
👉 "Thank you" is a fixed expression of gratitude. "Think you" is not a standard phrase.
✔️ So:
Did you say thank you?
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5. I __________ you could come for a visit.
Options: with, wish
✔ Correct answer: wish
👉 "Wish" is a verb meaning "to desire." "With" is a preposition and doesn't work in this context.
✔️ So:
I wish you could come for a visit.
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6. May I go __________ you to the store?
Options: wish, with
✔ Correct answer: with
👉 "Go with you" means to accompany someone. "Wish" doesn’t fit here — it's not a preposition.
✔️ So:
May I go with you to the store?
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7. Is __________ your kitten?
Options: these, this
✔ Correct answer: this
👉 "This" refers to a singular object (one kitten). "These" is plural and would be used for multiple kittens.
✔️ So:
Is this your kitten?
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
These
2.
then
3.
thing
4.
thank
5.
wish
6.
with
7.
this
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