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English grammar worksheet titled Time Expressions with cartoon illustrations and multiple-choice questions about time prepositions.
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The task involves selecting the correct time expression for each scenario based on the context provided in the images and sentences. Below is a detailed explanation of the solution for each question:
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- Context: The clerk is still at work due to having a lot of work.
- Options:
- a) 24 hours ago
- b) 24 hours later
- c) for 24 hours
- d) since 24 hours
- Explanation: Since the clerk hasn't left yet, the appropriate expression should indicate that he has been working continuously for a certain period. "Since 24 hours" implies that he started working 24 hours ago and is still working now.
- Answer: d) since 24 hours
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- Context: The uncle has been working as a doctor for a specific duration.
- Options:
- a) last 5 years
- b) 5 years later
- c) 5 years ago
- d) for 5 years
- Explanation: The sentence uses the present perfect continuous tense ("has been"), which indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. "For 5 years" fits this context perfectly.
- Answer: d) for 5 years
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- Context: Mr. Cheesy is actively cooking fish right now.
- Options:
- a) two days later
- b) on Monday
- c) last month
- d) at the moment
- Explanation: The use of "Look!" suggests that the action is happening right now. "At the moment" is the correct choice to describe something happening currently.
- Answer: d) at the moment
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- Context: Pam and Hans visited a restaurant in the past.
- Options:
- a) twice a day
- b) at weekends
- c) yesterday
- d) tomorrow
- Explanation: The verb "went" indicates a past action. "Yesterday" is the most logical choice to describe when they went to the restaurant.
- Answer: c) yesterday
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- Context: This describes a regular activity.
- Options:
- a) last weekend
- b) at weekends
- c) yesterday
- d) tomorrow
- Explanation: The word "usually" suggests a habitual or recurring action. "At weekends" fits this context as it indicates a regular occurrence.
- Answer: b) at weekends
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- Context: The runner has not begun the race yet.
- Options:
- a) already
- b) just
- c) now
- d) yet
- Explanation: The negative form "hasn't started" requires the use of "yet" to indicate that the action has not occurred up to the present.
- Answer: d) yet
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- Context: Mindy and her mother plan to buy the house in the near future.
- Options:
- a) already
- b) soon
- c) now
- d) yesterday
- Explanation: The phrase "are going to" indicates a future intention. "Soon" is the best choice to express that they will buy the house shortly.
- Answer: b) soon
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- Context: The tourist is currently examining the statue.
- Options:
- a) last Tuesday
- b) at weekends
- c) tomorrow
- d) two hours ago
- Explanation: The verb "is looking" indicates a present action. None of the options directly match this, but "at weekends" could imply a regular activity if we assume the tourist visits regularly. However, without more context, this is less clear. If forced to choose, "at weekends" is the closest fit for a habitual action.
- Answer: b) at weekends
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- Context: Mr. Fanny was watering the vegetables at a specific time in the past.
- Options:
- a) already
- b) at weekends
- c) yesterday
- d) since
- Explanation: The sentence uses the past continuous tense ("was watering"), indicating an action that was happening at a specific time in the past. "Yesterday" is the most logical choice to specify when this action occurred.
- Answer: c) yesterday
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- Context: Mr. Peak has completed climbing Mount Fuji.
- Options:
- a) already
- b) just
- c) yet
- d) since
- Explanation: The present perfect tense ("has climbed") indicates a completed action in the past. "Already" is the correct choice to emphasize that the action has been completed.
- Answer: a) already
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- Context: Fred and Sharon listened to music in the past.
- Options:
- a) next Friday
- b) last night
- c) last month
- d) tomorrow
- Explanation: The verb "listened" is in the past tense, so the action must have occurred in the past. "Last night" is the most recent and logical choice.
- Answer: b) last night
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- Context: Madame Curie plans to go to Paris.
- Options:
- a) next summer
- b) yesterday
- c) last month
- d) one day ago
- Explanation: The phrase "is going to" indicates a future intention. "Next summer" is the most logical choice to describe when she plans to go.
- Answer: a) next summer
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- Context: Susan is currently opening her birthday presents.
- Options:
- a) at the moment
- b) yesterday
- c) once a week
- d) since last year
- Explanation: The verb "is busy" indicates a present action. "At the moment" is the correct choice to describe something happening right now.
- Answer: a) at the moment
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- Context: Thomas had difficulty riding a bicycle in the past.
- Options:
- a) two years later
- b) two years ago
- c) since two years
- d) once upon a time
- Explanation: The verb "couldn't" is in the past tense, so the action must have occurred in the past. "Two years ago" is the most logical choice to specify when this happened.
- Answer: b) two years ago
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- Context: Mr. Chilly enjoys skiing during his holidays.
- Options:
- a) next winter
- b) last winter
- c) every winter
- d) the moment
- Explanation: The verb "goes" indicates a regular or habitual action. "Every winter" is the best choice to describe a recurring activity.
- Answer: c) every winter
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1. d) since 24 hours
2. d) for 5 years
3. d) at the moment
4. c) yesterday
5. b) at weekends
6. d) yet
7. b) soon
8. b) at weekends
9. c) yesterday
10. a) already
11. b) last night
12. a) next summer
13. a) at the moment
14. b) two years ago
15. c) every winter
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{d, d, d, c, b, d, b, b, c, a, b, a, a, b, c}
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1. The clerk hasn't left because he has got a lot of work.
- Context: The clerk is still at work due to having a lot of work.
- Options:
- a) 24 hours ago
- b) 24 hours later
- c) for 24 hours
- d) since 24 hours
- Explanation: Since the clerk hasn't left yet, the appropriate expression should indicate that he has been working continuously for a certain period. "Since 24 hours" implies that he started working 24 hours ago and is still working now.
- Answer: d) since 24 hours
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2. My uncle has been a doctor at the city hospital.
- Context: The uncle has been working as a doctor for a specific duration.
- Options:
- a) last 5 years
- b) 5 years later
- c) 5 years ago
- d) for 5 years
- Explanation: The sentence uses the present perfect continuous tense ("has been"), which indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. "For 5 years" fits this context perfectly.
- Answer: d) for 5 years
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3. Look! Mr. Cheesy is cooking fish.
- Context: Mr. Cheesy is actively cooking fish right now.
- Options:
- a) two days later
- b) on Monday
- c) last month
- d) at the moment
- Explanation: The use of "Look!" suggests that the action is happening right now. "At the moment" is the correct choice to describe something happening currently.
- Answer: d) at the moment
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4. Pam and Hans went to a nice restaurant.
- Context: Pam and Hans visited a restaurant in the past.
- Options:
- a) twice a day
- b) at weekends
- c) yesterday
- d) tomorrow
- Explanation: The verb "went" indicates a past action. "Yesterday" is the most logical choice to describe when they went to the restaurant.
- Answer: c) yesterday
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5. Usually play basketball with my friends.
- Context: This describes a regular activity.
- Options:
- a) last weekend
- b) at weekends
- c) yesterday
- d) tomorrow
- Explanation: The word "usually" suggests a habitual or recurring action. "At weekends" fits this context as it indicates a regular occurrence.
- Answer: b) at weekends
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6. The runner hasn't started the race.
- Context: The runner has not begun the race yet.
- Options:
- a) already
- b) just
- c) now
- d) yet
- Explanation: The negative form "hasn't started" requires the use of "yet" to indicate that the action has not occurred up to the present.
- Answer: d) yet
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7. Mindy and her mother are going to buy this house.
- Context: Mindy and her mother plan to buy the house in the near future.
- Options:
- a) already
- b) soon
- c) now
- d) yesterday
- Explanation: The phrase "are going to" indicates a future intention. "Soon" is the best choice to express that they will buy the house shortly.
- Answer: b) soon
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8. The tourist is looking at an antique statue.
- Context: The tourist is currently examining the statue.
- Options:
- a) last Tuesday
- b) at weekends
- c) tomorrow
- d) two hours ago
- Explanation: The verb "is looking" indicates a present action. None of the options directly match this, but "at weekends" could imply a regular activity if we assume the tourist visits regularly. However, without more context, this is less clear. If forced to choose, "at weekends" is the closest fit for a habitual action.
- Answer: b) at weekends
---
9. Mr. Fanny was watering the vegetables at 10.
- Context: Mr. Fanny was watering the vegetables at a specific time in the past.
- Options:
- a) already
- b) at weekends
- c) yesterday
- d) since
- Explanation: The sentence uses the past continuous tense ("was watering"), indicating an action that was happening at a specific time in the past. "Yesterday" is the most logical choice to specify when this action occurred.
- Answer: c) yesterday
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10. Mr. Peak has climbed the summit of Mount Fuji.
- Context: Mr. Peak has completed climbing Mount Fuji.
- Options:
- a) already
- b) just
- c) yet
- d) since
- Explanation: The present perfect tense ("has climbed") indicates a completed action in the past. "Already" is the correct choice to emphasize that the action has been completed.
- Answer: a) already
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11. Fred and Sharon listened to music.
- Context: Fred and Sharon listened to music in the past.
- Options:
- a) next Friday
- b) last night
- c) last month
- d) tomorrow
- Explanation: The verb "listened" is in the past tense, so the action must have occurred in the past. "Last night" is the most recent and logical choice.
- Answer: b) last night
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12. Madame Curie is going to Paris.
- Context: Madame Curie plans to go to Paris.
- Options:
- a) next summer
- b) yesterday
- c) last month
- d) one day ago
- Explanation: The phrase "is going to" indicates a future intention. "Next summer" is the most logical choice to describe when she plans to go.
- Answer: a) next summer
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13. Susan is busy opening her birthday presents.
- Context: Susan is currently opening her birthday presents.
- Options:
- a) at the moment
- b) yesterday
- c) once a week
- d) since last year
- Explanation: The verb "is busy" indicates a present action. "At the moment" is the correct choice to describe something happening right now.
- Answer: a) at the moment
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14. Thomas couldn't ride a bicycle well.
- Context: Thomas had difficulty riding a bicycle in the past.
- Options:
- a) two years later
- b) two years ago
- c) since two years
- d) once upon a time
- Explanation: The verb "couldn't" is in the past tense, so the action must have occurred in the past. "Two years ago" is the most logical choice to specify when this happened.
- Answer: b) two years ago
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15. Mr. Chilly goes skiing holidays.
- Context: Mr. Chilly enjoys skiing during his holidays.
- Options:
- a) next winter
- b) last winter
- c) every winter
- d) the moment
- Explanation: The verb "goes" indicates a regular or habitual action. "Every winter" is the best choice to describe a recurring activity.
- Answer: c) every winter
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Final Answers:
1. d) since 24 hours
2. d) for 5 years
3. d) at the moment
4. c) yesterday
5. b) at weekends
6. d) yet
7. b) soon
8. b) at weekends
9. c) yesterday
10. a) already
11. b) last night
12. a) next summer
13. a) at the moment
14. b) two years ago
15. c) every winter
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{d, d, d, c, b, d, b, b, c, a, b, a, a, b, c}
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