Test on Essential English Grammar and Communication

Question 1: The collocation 'do exercise' is listed in the study materials.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials list 'do homework' and 'do the washing-up' as collocations for 'do', but 'do exercise' is not included.

Question 2: Based on the provided study materials, which phrase forms a correct collocation with 'send'?

A. your teeth

B. an email

C. a shower

D. homework

Explanation: The study materials list 'an email' as a phrase that collocates with 'send'.

Question 3: The phrase "Excuse me, how can I get to the ..., please?" is an appropriate way to ask for directions.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials list "Excuse me, how can I get to the ..., please?" as one of the phrases for asking for directions.

Question 4: Which of the following phrases from the study materials explicitly use a specific landmark when giving directions?

A. Go straight ahead.

B. Go past the library.

C. Turn right.

D. It's opposite the post office.

Explanation: The phrase 'Go past the...' directly uses a landmark (like a library) as a point of reference. Similarly, 'It's opposite the...' also uses a landmark (like a post office) to indicate location. 'Go straight ahead' and 'Turn right' are actions, not references to specific landmarks.

Question 5: The name 'Buckingham Palace' is always preceded by the definite article 'the' according to the exceptions listed.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials list 'Buckingham Palace' under 'VÝJIMKY' without the definite article 'the', indicating it is used without it.