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Assorted Questions
Choose the best alternative, then check to see if your answer is correct.
When do you write to your friends?
I don't know.
I write to my friends at home.
I do it whenever I have time.
Answer
I do it whenever I have time.
How old are you?
I'd rather not say.
I'd rather not tell my husband.
I'd rather not show you.
Answer
I'd rather not say.
How about going to the theater tonight?
I'm sorry to hear that.
Sorry I have a business meeting tonight.
Sure. Maybe some other time.
Answer
Sorry I have a business meeting tonight.
Can I see your ticket, please?
I'm afraid I can't find it.
No, it's mine.
Yes, it's a ticket.
Answer
I'm afraid I can't find it.
What is your city like?
I like it a lot.
It's small, but nice.
I have no idea.
Answer
It's small, but nice.
Excuse me, can you tell me where the museum is?
Why do I have to tell you?
You have to know the ropes.
It's at the end of this street.
Answer
It's at the end of this street.
Can I pay by check? I don't have any cash on me.
Sorry, we only take hard cash.
Sorry, the checks were stolen.
Sorry, that's not fair.
Answer
Sorry, we only take hard cash.
How would you like your steak?
Rare, please.
A slice, please.
No, thanks.
Answer
Rare, please.
What are you going to do on your summer vacation?
I might have worked hard.
I traveled last summer.
I haven't thought about it.
Answer
I haven't thought about it.
Have you studied English before?
Yes, but I need practice in speaking.
Yes, when I was born.
Yes, I'm interested in your English course.
Answer
Yes, but I need practice in speaking.
What time do you get up in the morning?
At seven o'clock.
At seventeen.
At midnight.
Answer
At seven o'clock.
How long does it take you to get to class?
I take medicime.
It takes fifteen minutes.
I take the bus.
Answer
It takes fifteen minutes.
Did she leave a message?
No, she said she'd call later.
No, she left the room.
Yes, she'll leave one.
Answer
No, she said she'd call later.
May I borrow your car next Thursday? My friend is coming to visit me and I'd like to show her around.
Sure, Thursday was good.
Sure. Any time.
Sure. Maybe some other time.
Answer
Sure. Any time.
Do you still feel homesick?
Well, I feel dizzy.
Yes, I have problems back home.
Well, I'm getting over it a little.
Answer
Well, I'm getting over it a little.
Where can you have your hair cut?
At a hairdresser's.
At a beautiful spot.
At a grocer's.
Answer
At a hairdresser's.
Are you planning to buy an apartment?
No, I just want a big one.
No, I just want to rent one.
Yes, I've already bought one.
Answer
No, I just want to rent one.
Don't you have the right change?
No, I only have two nickels.
No, I don't want to look strange.
No, let's change it here.
Answer
No, I only have two nickels.
How much do you weigh?
I don't want to wait.
That girl is twice my weight.
I weigh a hundred pounds.
Answer
I weigh a hundred pounds.
Why is Bill so angry?
No wonder. The teacher gave him a good grade.
No wonder. The teacher made him study the verbs.
No wonder. The teacher excused him for being late.
Answer
No wonder. The teacher made him study the verbs.
Copyright
(C) 1997
Vera Mello
(
vcqm@ruralsp.com.br
)
This quiz is part of the
HTML-Only Self-Study Quizzes
which is part of
Activities for ESL Students
, a project by
The Internet TESL Journal
.