English grammar practice worksheet focusing on selecting the correct word to complete sentences.
Multiple choice grammar exercise worksheet with questions about choosing correct words to fill in the gaps, featuring options for each question.
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Let's solve each question step by step and explain the reasoning behind the correct answer.
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- Options: A) much, B) any, C) some
- Explanation:
- "Apples" is a countable noun (plural).
- In questions, we use "any" with countable nouns to ask about the presence of something.
- "Much" is used with uncountable nouns, and "some" is typically used in affirmative sentences or requests.
- Correct Answer: B) any
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- Options: A) the, B) a, C) an
- Explanation:
- "Interesting" starts with a vowel sound (/ɪ/), so we use "an" before it.
- "The" is used for specific nouns, and "a" is used for consonant sounds.
- Correct Answer: C) an
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- Options: A) at, B) in, C) to
- Explanation:
- The phrase "went to church" is idiomatic and means attending church services.
- "At" and "in" are not typically used in this context.
- Correct Answer: C) to
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- Options: A) does, B) did, C) is
- Explanation:
- The question is asking about someone's personality or characteristics, which is a general description.
- We use "is" here because it matches the response "He is very friendly."
- "Does" and "did" are incorrect because they relate to actions or past events, not descriptions.
- Correct Answer: C) is
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- Options: A) bought, B) have bought, C) buyed
- Explanation:
- The sentence mentions "last month," indicating a past action.
- The correct past tense of "buy" is "bought" (not "buyed").
- "Have bought" is the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for a specific past time ("last month").
- Correct Answer: A) bought
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- Options: A) many, B) few, C) much
- Explanation:
- "Money" is an uncountable noun.
- For uncountable nouns, we use "much" (e.g., "How much money?").
- "Many" is used with countable nouns, and "few" is used to indicate a small number of countable things.
- Correct Answer: C) much
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- Options: A) -, B) at, C) to
- Explanation:
- The phrase "came home" is idiomatic and does not require a preposition.
- "At" and "to" are unnecessary in this context.
- Correct Answer: A) -
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- Options: A) -, B) him, C) his
- Explanation:
- The verb "like" requires a pronoun in the objective case.
- The objective form of "he" is "him".
- "His" is possessive and does not fit here.
- Correct Answer: B) him
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- Options: A) at, B) in, C) on
- Explanation:
- When specifying a specific time of day, we use "at" (e.g., "at seven o'clock").
- "In" is used for longer periods (e.g., "in the morning"), and "on" is used for days or dates.
- Correct Answer: A) at
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1. B) any
2. C) an
3. C) to
4. C) is
5. A) bought
6. C) much
7. A) -
8. B) him
9. A) at
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{B, C, C, C, A, C, A, B, A}
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1. Are there ______ apples in the kitchen?
- Options: A) much, B) any, C) some
- Explanation:
- "Apples" is a countable noun (plural).
- In questions, we use "any" with countable nouns to ask about the presence of something.
- "Much" is used with uncountable nouns, and "some" is typically used in affirmative sentences or requests.
- Correct Answer: B) any
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2. That is ______ interesting book.
- Options: A) the, B) a, C) an
- Explanation:
- "Interesting" starts with a vowel sound (/ɪ/), so we use "an" before it.
- "The" is used for specific nouns, and "a" is used for consonant sounds.
- Correct Answer: C) an
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3. I went ______ church last Sunday.
- Options: A) at, B) in, C) to
- Explanation:
- The phrase "went to church" is idiomatic and means attending church services.
- "At" and "in" are not typically used in this context.
- Correct Answer: C) to
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4. What ______ he like? - He is very friendly.
- Options: A) does, B) did, C) is
- Explanation:
- The question is asking about someone's personality or characteristics, which is a general description.
- We use "is" here because it matches the response "He is very friendly."
- "Does" and "did" are incorrect because they relate to actions or past events, not descriptions.
- Correct Answer: C) is
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5. I ______ a new car last month.
- Options: A) bought, B) have bought, C) buyed
- Explanation:
- The sentence mentions "last month," indicating a past action.
- The correct past tense of "buy" is "bought" (not "buyed").
- "Have bought" is the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for a specific past time ("last month").
- Correct Answer: A) bought
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6. How ______ money do you have in your pocket?
- Options: A) many, B) few, C) much
- Explanation:
- "Money" is an uncountable noun.
- For uncountable nouns, we use "much" (e.g., "How much money?").
- "Many" is used with countable nouns, and "few" is used to indicate a small number of countable things.
- Correct Answer: C) much
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7. He came ______ home late last night.
- Options: A) -, B) at, C) to
- Explanation:
- The phrase "came home" is idiomatic and does not require a preposition.
- "At" and "to" are unnecessary in this context.
- Correct Answer: A) -
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8. Jack is a nice boy, and I like ______.
- Options: A) -, B) him, C) his
- Explanation:
- The verb "like" requires a pronoun in the objective case.
- The objective form of "he" is "him".
- "His" is possessive and does not fit here.
- Correct Answer: B) him
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9. I get up ______ seven o'clock every day.
- Options: A) at, B) in, C) on
- Explanation:
- When specifying a specific time of day, we use "at" (e.g., "at seven o'clock").
- "In" is used for longer periods (e.g., "in the morning"), and "on" is used for days or dates.
- Correct Answer: A) at
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Final Answers:
1. B) any
2. C) an
3. C) to
4. C) is
5. A) bought
6. C) much
7. A) -
8. B) him
9. A) at
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{B, C, C, C, A, C, A, B, A}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of using the right word worksheet.