Select the option that best completes the statement: My brother Leo loves technology. ____________ a new computer comes out, he buys it.
Until
As soon as
Because
Complete the following sentence with the appropriate choice. For some people , one of the disadvantages of the e-mail is that ____________________ .
it saves time.
it`s distracting and interrupts their work.
it`s fast.
Select the option with the correct answer. What is a disadvantage of an electronic calculator?
It breaks easily.
It is easy to handle.
It is cheap.
Select the words that best complete the following paragraph. Mr. Torres isn`t a fun of ________.
He says he doesn`t like e-mail because he gets lots of ______. He also finds e-mail _______ .
distracting/technology/spam
technology/distracting/spam
technology/spam/distracting
Select the word that best completes the sentence. My grandfather bought a modern digital camera ________ he never used one before.
although
because
but
Select the option to unscramble the group of words that correctly completes the sentence. I don`t want to have any cat in my house ___________________________ . 1.love/2.though/3.I/4.even/5.them
4,2,3,1,5
3,1,5,4,2
3,1,4,2,5
Select the option that best completes the statement: ________________________ my brother loves technology, his house is filled with new devices .
Even though
elect the word that best completes the sentence: ____________ there are free computer classes here, my sisters still don`t know how to use e-mail.
But
Although
Select the sentence that is not correct.
I wanted to buy a camera that is not too expensive.
She applied for the job it was advertised in El Universo.
This is the leisure activity I enjoy mostly.
Select the choice that completes the statement correctly.
In an adjective clause, _____________________
that is used to describe things.
who and that are used to describe things
who is used to describe things.
Choose the sentence that combines correctly the following sentences: Smartphones are sometimes difficult to use. They have many features.
Smartphones are sometimes difficult to use that they have many features.
Smartphones that have many features are sometimes difficult to use.
Smartphones sometimes difficult to use have many features.
From the following sentences, select the one that is correct.
The camera it is on sale costs only $ 89.
The clerk he performs best will get the new job.
The cashier I was talking to is my friend.
Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence, My friends wants a cell phone ________ costs less than $ 100.
who
that
Either a or b
Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence, There are many students in my class _________ always shop online.
so that
which
Select the choice showing the group of words that represent Transitions expressing Sequence of time.
Meanwhile, subsequently, finally, first, second, third, afterwards.
In contrast, however, instead, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise.
As a result, consequently, hence, then, therefore, thus.
Select the option that best uses the adjective clause. I`m using ___________________ .
the camera my parents gave me.
the camera gave my parents.
my parents gave me a camera.
Select the correct answer for the following question, Have you been speaking only English since you came to class? Yes,_____________________ .
I`ve been speaking only English.
I spoke only English.
I was speaking only English.
Select the adjective that best completes the sentence: Bill: Why do you feel sad? Rose: Receiving bad news is always________ .
exciting
interesting
frustrating
Select the words or phrases that best completes the statement: My aunt is a very __________ person; she has had many _____________ life experiences.
entertained…… excited
entertained……. exciting
entertaining ……. exciting
Select the choice that matches the description. This deals with "skills" employers are looking for. You express your ideas clearly, even if your English isn´t always perfect. In most jobs, speaking and writing are equally important.
Communication skills.
People skills.
Good attitude.
The Present Perfect tense is used to talk about________ .
a recently finished action
a continuing action
an action not completed in the past
Select the verb forms that best complete the sentence Yolanda ___________________ for the bus for 30 minutes.
has been waiting
has being waiting
is waiting
Select the words or phrases that best completes the statement: Marcia was giving an _____________ presentation She noticed that everyone seemed very ______________ by the presentation.
interested ……..amused
nterested ……… amusing
interesting …….. amused
Select the sentence in Present perfect tense.
The maid has been cleaning the floor for two hours.
The maid was cleaning the floor this morning.
The maid has cleaned the floor.
Which of the following sentences is correct?
If I were you, I would give her a gift card for her birthday.
I would give her a gift card for her birthday if I were you
both a and b
Select the verb that best completes the sentence. We should ____________ bottles and cans.
cut down on
recycle
carpool
Select the choice showing an EFFECT of SMOG.
Too many cars on the roads and highways.
Killing of many trees and plants that produce oxygen and clean the air.
Use of too much electricity.
Select the clause that correctly completes this conditional sentence: He`s not very happy because his family lives so far away. He would be happier if _________________ .
he brings his family to live there.
he would bring his family to live there.
he brought his family to live there.
Read the sentences and choose the true statement. If people recycled all their paper, we could save a lot of trees.
People recycle all their paper.
People have recycled all the paper.
People put a lot of paper in the trash can.
Select the sentence that shows the correct use of a connector.
Warm water is expanding in the oceans. As a result, the sea level is rising.
Warm water is expanding in the oceans, as a result, the sea level is rising.
As a result, the sea level is rising, warm water is expanding in the oceans.
Select the word that best completes the sentence. Insects will _______ if there are no birds or other animals to eat them.
multiply
decrease
require
Select the choice that corresponds. ___________ the weather is getting warmer we use more electricity for air conditioning.
Therefore
So that
Since
Select the option to complete the sentence correctly. My friend Joseph is ______________ to his graduation party. All of his friends will be there.
acquaintance
registered
looking forward
Select the option where the speaker is talking about a situation that is not possible.
We wish we could have a Christmas celebration all together.
We hope we will have a Christmas celebration all together.
We will have a Christmas celebration all together.
Select the option where the speaker is talking about a possible situation.
The students need to have a good time during this Christmas season.
The students wish they could have a good time during this Christmas season.
The students hope they will have a good time during this Christmas season.
Read the statements. What is the question that matches them? Spending time with my family and friends. Going to celebrations. Getting presents .
What do you enjoy most during holidays?
Where do you go during holidays?
What do you eat to celebrate holidays?
The verb “hope” should be used to talk about_________________ .
Possible situations.
Situations that are not possible.
Both a and b.
Brenda wishes she could have a big birthday`s party.
Brenda wants to have a big birthday`s party.
Brenda hopes she will have a big birthday`s party.
Katy hopes that we can come to her wedding.
Katy wishes we could come to her wedding.
Katy wants we come to her wedding.
Consider the following sentence and select the option showing its corresponding unreal conditional. -I don`t have time, so I can`t help you.
If I have time, I will help you.
If I had time, I would help you.
If I have time, I will not help you.
Select the correct question for the underlined part in the following answer. Bob loves technology.
What does Bob loves?
What loves Bob?
What does Bob love?
From the following sentences, choose the one showing the correct combination using although. She doesn’t understand the instructions. She studied the manual many times.
Although she studied the manual many times, she doesn’t understand the instructions
She doesn’t understand the instructions although she studied the manual many times.
We put central air-conditioning in our house_________ the weather is very hot in this part of the country.
however
She loves her microwave because she can use it to prepare meals quickly.
Because she enjoys shopping for the latest kitchen devices, they are very expensive.
She never uses a microwave because she thinks the radiation is bad.
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. He has stopped reading books _______________ he prefers to play video games.
even though
Select the option that best completes the following sentence: Mr. Brown doesn`t drive to work____________________ .
because it is stressing.
because it is convenient.
because it is attractive.
Unscramble the words to correctly complete the sentence to describe people. Christopher is someone _______________________________ 1.alcohol/ 2.doesn`t/ 3.drink /4.who
4,1,2,3
4,2,3,1
2,4,3,
Select the choice that best completes the sentence. Take the jacket to the ____________ department. You can return it there.
Exchange
Customer service
Warranty
Take the jacket to the __________ department. You can return it there.
Select the choice that completes the statement correctly. The following group of words/phrases: As a result, consequently, hence, then, therefore, are transition words expressing______________ .
Conclusion
Example
Cause and effect.
Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence, The professor _______ gave me advice for my thesis project, has a lot of experience.
either a or b
Select the adjective that best completes the sentence: Everybody thinks that getting an award is always _____________ .
frightening
fascinating
Select the sentence in Present Perfect Continuous.
Yolanda has been serving customers for five hours.
Yolanda has served customers for five hours.
Yolanda was serving customers two hours ago.
Select the choice that best completes the sentence. I have one idea for your presentation. Maybe you could tell a short but ________ story that will make people laugh.
amusing
amuse
amused
elect the choice that best completes the sentence. Tom: I hate giving presentations at work. Alan: Right. I feel really __________ when I have to speak to a big group of people.
frighten
frightened
Select the word that best completes the sentence: Ann: How did Joseph look about his work? Bill: He looked very __________ .
conditioned
interested
exhausted
Select the option including only positive adjectives.
Exciting, frightening, bored
Amusing, frustrated, excited
Amusing, exciting, interesting
Select the choice with the statement that corresponds. Houses outside of the cities are often far from places where people work. Therefore,…
More people want to live outside the cities.
People have to drive further to work.
They use more gasoline.
Select the verb form(s) that correctly complete(s) this conditional sentence: If I had more free time,# I ____________ learning another language.
would start
will start
started
Match the sentence that best combines with the dependent clause, Due to the warmer temperatures, _________________.
people decided to become vegetarian.
the people are building homes from wood
the polar ice caps are melting.
Select the statement that corresponds. Pollution is a serious problem in our lake. As a result, __________ -
people throw garbage into the lake.
new factories allow dirty water to go into tha lake.
this lake is not good for fishing.
elect the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:
“Living Green” means taking responsibility for saving the earth from ___________
cutting trees
global warming
energy consumption
Select the choice showing the EFFECT that matches with this CAUSE: There are floods every year.
So, many people lose their homes.
So, they need a new place to live.
So, rainwater runs off the mountains.
Select the choice that completes the sentence correctly. If Paula travels tonight, I _____________ for her at the airport.
will wait
I would wait
I wait
From the following sentences, identify the Future Real Conditional.
If I go to the wedding, I will wear my new shoes.
If I were younger, I would go to live abroad.
If I went to Galapagos, I would visit Isabela.
Select the option to complete the sentences using the correct form of the modal. I hope ____________ to Japan next summer. I`m saving money now for the trip.
I would travel
I could travelc.
I can travel
Select the option to complete the sentence using the correct verb forms of an Unreal Conditional. A: What should I wear for the reception? B: If I were you, I ________ a nice dress.
would wear
worec.
will wear
Select the word that completes the sentence correctly. Sonia wants to buy her mother a present, although she doesn`t have enough money. She__________ she can find something nice that isn`t too expensive.
hopes
wishes
expects
Select the option with the correct statement to complete the following Because my brother doesn`t like modern devices,
He usually cooks in a microwave.
He has a microwave.
He never cooks in a microwave.
Select the option that completes the following sentence correctly.
Although driving is faster, Mr. Speedy takes the subway___________________ .
even though it`s cheaper.
although it`s cheaper.
because it`s cheaper.
Read the following paragraph. Select the option that completes the sentences with the appropriate words. Today, a reporter from KESL Radio asked three people about technology and their favorite time-saving __________ . Mrs. Rosen`s favorite device is ____________ . She says it saves time, even though it isn`t electronic.
devices/manual
manual/innovative
innovative/manual
Read the following paragraph. Select the option that completes the sentences with the appropriate words. ____________ Pam and Beth are sisters, they are very different. Pam is very modern. She loves electrical appliances because they are fast and convenient. For example, she loves her microwave ______________ she can use it to cook meat quickly.
Because/although
Although/because
Although/although
The dishes that Ted and Lisa ____________________ from aunt May were broken.
receive
did receive
received
Select the option showing the dependent clause of the following sentence. The clerk who works in customer service is very helpful.
who works in customer service
the clerk who works
is very helpful
Which of the following sentences is describing the way someone feels?
At the end of the day, George is always tired.
George`s work is very tiring.
The movie George saw yesterday was very boring.
Select the word that best completes the statement: Juan didn`t have a good day. So, later at night he stayed home and watched ______ .
a very entertaining movie.
a very exhausting movie.
a very dissapointing movie.
Select the choice with the correct words to complete the sentences. All the soccer team in the school was so ______. The practice was very ______.
Exhausting/ exhausted
Exhausted/exhausting.
Exhausted/exhausted
Select the option with the correct answer: Considering “The Causes and Effects of Smog”, which of the options includes effects?
Air hard to breath, unsafe for children and senior citizens to be outside.
Too many cars.
Use too much electricity.
Select the option that best completes the following sentence. Mosquitoes will increase. ______________ , there will be an increase in diseases like malaria .
Because of
Due to
Consequently
Select the option that best completes the following statement.
Due to a buildup of harmful gases in the atmosphere, ________________________ .
animals are losing their natural habitats.
people are building homes in forests.
global warming is increasing.
Select the option containing ideas for living green.
turn off unnecessary lights, recycle
take short showers, avoid using warm water
Select the option to complete the sentence using the correct verb forms of Unreal Conditional sentences. A: Will Roberto be invited to the wedding ceremony? B: If he were an acquaintance, the couple ______________ him to the ceremony.
will invite
won`t invite
wouldn`t invite
elect the clause that best completes the sentence with a Future Real Conditional: If Sole doesn´t follow the cultural traditions in her husband´s country ____________________ .
she will not paint colourful pictures on the ground outside her house.
she will have to learn cultural traditions.
she will dissapoint his family.
Select the choice that completes the sentence correctly. It´s a ___________ in my culture that the groom shouldn´t see the bride´s dress before the wedding ceremony.
fortune
tradition
symbol
elect the words that complete the conversation correctly. Ann: Are these two cakes for your birthday party? Susan: Yes. I _________ all my friends _________ to my party and eat all this cake!
wish/will come
hope/will come
wish/would come
What does the following statement mean? I was surprised because guests didn´t bring presents to Salma and Yusef´s wedding.
Salma and Yusef have a big reception for their friends and family members.
Salma and Yusef were registered for gifts at a store.
Salma and Yusef are following the traditional wedding customs.
Select the correct question for the underlined part in the answer. Ann: ____________________ . Bill: Because of the electronic gadgets , Daniel`s wife is unhappy.
Why is Daniel`s wife unhappy?
Is unhappy Daniel`s wife?
Why unhappy Daniel`s wife?
Select the word that best completes the sentence. A: Why is Judy always so busy? B: _______________ she volunteers at the senior center three times a week.
Select the option with the correct statement to complete the following. Although I asked a lot of questions about my new cell phone,
I don`t understand how to use it.
I usually forget it at home.
I bought a new cell phone.
What of the following sentences contains an adjective clause?
The mechanic I use has a lot of experience.
The mechanic has a lot of experience.
The mechanic seems to have a lot of experience.
Complete the sentence with the correct choice. My family and I love restaurants, ____________________________ .
that have good customer service.
that have great prices on video cameras.
that have store credit.
Select the option with the correct use of an Object-pattern adjective clause. The blouses are wrong size. (bought on sale
The blouses are wrong size that she bought on sale.
Are wrong size the blouses that she bought on sale.
The blouses that she bought on sale are wrong size.
Select the choice that best completes the sentence. The ________________is good for fancy sports.
used car that I bought
used car I bought
a and b.
Select the expression that correctly completes the statement. I`ve been reading in English______________________ .
last week.
for the past two weeks.
two weeks ago.
Select the choice showing the question that completes the conversation correctly. Ann: ___________ ? Bill: Full-time library assistant.
Where is the job?
What is the job?
What are the job duties?
Pedro`s been working for two hours.
Pedro has just arrived.
Pedro is working right now.
From the following sentences, identify what is a Future Real Conditional.##
If Carlos worked that day, he wouldn`t go to the concert.
If Carlos didn`t work that day, he would go to the concert.
If Carlos doesn`t have to work that day, he will go to the concert.
Complete the statement with the correct option. Soon I will have my work schedule for December. I really ___________
wish I will have
wish I have
wish I could have
Select the option with the words that best complete the following paragraph. Sandra wants to return the cell phone that she bought and get a ____________ . She needs to speak with someone in __________ . The clerk there asks Sandra if the cell phone is defective .
customer service/refund
refund/customer service
defective/customer service
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. A: Why doesn`t David even answer his phone? B: Well, he rarely answers his cell phone ___________ he forgets to turn it on.
What is the correct question for the underlined part in the following answer? He buys a new cell phone as soon as a new one comes out.
How often does he buy a new cell phone?
When does he buy a new cell phone?
Both a and b
What is the correct combination of the two sentences? I went to a department store. It was having a big sale.
A departmentstore that was having a big sale I went.
I went to a big sale that was having a department store.
I went to a big sale that was having a department store...
elect the word that best completes the conversation. Alan: Sara is really a _______ lover. Brenda: You´re right. She sometimes wears a ______ on every finger!
store/jewelry
ewelry/ring
store/ring
Read the following statements. Select the correct option to say what they are talking about.
- It takes several days to receive the merchandise. - It`s hard to choose merchandise you can`t touch. - People can steel your credit card number.
Reasons to shop online
Reasons to not shop online
Reasons to return merchandise
Select the expression that correctly completes the statement. He has been teaching at the UTPL_____________ .
since last year.
ast year.
this morning.
Select the sentence that best matches with the first one.
She would buy that car if she had enough money.
She would buy that car if she would have enough money.
She would buy that car if she has enough money.
Select the clause that best completes the sentence with a Future Real Conditional: If Sam passes the exam, _________________ .
he would get the job
he will get the job.
he wouldn`t get the job.
People who live in apartments they have many neighbor contacts.
People who live in apartments have many neighbor contacts.
People that live in apartments have many neighbor contacts.
elect the question that completes the conversation. Tom: ____________________ ? Susan: I wish I could come to your party tonight, but I have a bad cold.
Where are you going tonight?
Who are you going to the party with?
Are you coming to my party tonight?
Select the word that best completes the sentence. Mike ______ a text message from his sister Nancy.
sent
read
listened to
Select the option showing the dependent (adjective) clause of the following sentence: He praised the room that he had just seen.
He praised the room
that he had just seen
the room that he had just seen
Select the option showing only negative adjectives
Amused, excited, boring
Bored, frightened, frustrated
Interesting, frustrating, boring
elect the choice with the correct words. Some kinds of fish contain large amounts of lead, a poisonous metal. You ……………(be) healthier if you……………(stop) eating fish that contains lead.
will be/stops
would be/ stopped
would be/ stopping
Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence, I need to get an apartment _________ has small rooms.
Electronical devices are useful in different ways.
Electronical devices are tools that are useful in different ways.
Electronical devices are used in different ways..
What is the correct answer for the following question? Have you been studying grammar? Yes, ___________________________ .
I studied grammar.
I have studied grammar.
I`ve been studying grammar
Which of the following words do not have relationship with the topic of "environment"?
refund, warranty, customer service
pollution, trees, energy
recycle, air-conditioning, water
From the following sentences, choose the correct combined sentence. I bought the car. My mother liked it.
I bought the car that my mother liked.
My mother liked the car I bought it.
I bought the car my mother liked it.