Test on Mastering English Grammar and Usage

Question 1: The provided study materials describe specific phonetic details or rules regarding the pronunciation of the different forms of 'be' when used in passive constructions.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials prompt the learner to 'What do you notice about the pronunciation of the different forms of be?' but do not provide any descriptive information, rules, or phonetic details about this pronunciation.

Question 2: Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the formation of the passive voice as described in the study materials?

A. The law was changing.

B. Lots of clubs are being set up.

C. More funding will needing.

D. These new rules must obeying.

Explanation: The passive voice is formed with 'be + past participle'. Option 1 uses 'be + present participle' ('was changing') which is incorrect. Option 2 'Lots of clubs are being set up.' correctly uses 'be + past participle' in the present continuous tense. Option 3 'More funding will needing.' incorrectly uses 'will + present participle' instead of 'will be + past participle'. Option 4 'These new rules must obeying.' incorrectly uses 'modal + present participle' instead of 'modal + be + past participle'.

Question 3: The phrase "Perhaps you could" is provided in the study materials as a way to suggest improvements.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials under the heading "Suggesting improvements" explicitly list the phrase "Perhaps you could (bear that feedback in mind)" as a way to suggest improvements.

Question 4: According to the study materials, which of the following phrases is an example of giving specific positive feedback?

A. Overall, people felt that you do your job very well.

B. They appreciate your honesty.

C. The first thing to say is that customers are very positive.

D. The service is a bit too informal.

Explanation: The study materials provide 'They appreciate (your honesty)' as an example of giving specific positive feedback. The other options are examples of general feedback or negative feedback.

Question 5: It is common to use 'get + -ed adjective' to describe a person's feeling.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state: "You often use get + -ed adjective or make + subject (+ feel) + -ed adjective." and provide "I get worried when I hear that." as an example of its usage.