Appropriate Answers MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 2

Appropriate Answers Test 2

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Question 1

He passed his exam with excellent marks, didn't he?

A	Yes, he has.
B	I think he will
C	Yes, he did.
D	No, he hadn't
E	Of course, he does

Question 1 Explanation:

The question tag didn't he? goes with the past simple verb passed, so the short answer uses did: Yes, he did.

Question 2

Who is fond of swimming?

A	I was.
B	She was.
C	I am.
D	He was.
E	They were.

Question 2 Explanation:

The question is in the present (is), so the answer is also in the present: I am. The other options use the past (was/were).

Question 3

Do you like coffee with or without sugar?

A	I like coffee.
B	I like coffee with sugar.
C	They don't like coffee with sugar.
D	You like coffee with sugar.
E	He likes coffee without sugar.

Question 3 Explanation:

The question asks you to choose with or without sugar. I like coffee with sugar answers this about yourself.

Question 4

What's the table like?

A	I don't like it.
B	It is square.
C	I like it.
D	He is like me.
E	He is small.

Question 4 Explanation:

What's it like? asks you to describe something, so we answer with a description: It is square. Not I like it, because this question is not about liking.

Question 5

"I shan't go to the country with you."

A	Neither would he
B	So shall I
C	So did I
D	Neither shall I
E	Neither does she

Question 5 Explanation:

To agree with a negative sentence, we use Neither + the same helping verb + subject. shan't (shall not) gives Neither shall I. Not So shall I, because So agrees with positive sentences.

Question 6

Excuse me, sir.

A	Nice to meet you.
B	Are you from Berlin?
C	Where are you from?
D	Are you crazy?
E	Yes, what can I do for you?

Question 6 Explanation:

Excuse me is used to get someone's attention. A polite reply is Yes, what can I do for you?

Question 7

Could you pass me a scone, please?

A	Sure, here you are.
B	I'm fine, thank you.
C	It's very tasty.
D	This way, please.
E	You are welcome, please.

Question 7 Explanation:

When someone asks you to pass something, you give it and say Sure, here you are.

Question 8

Coffee, sir?

A	Don't mention it.
B	Yes, please.
C	That's OK.
D	Oh, I see.
E	You are welcome.

Question 8 Explanation:

To accept something you are offered, say Yes, please. You are welcome and Don't mention it are replies to thank you.

Question 9

Who has lost my favourite book?

A	Ann did.
B	Nick is.
C	They do.
D	We did.
E	Michael has.

Question 9 Explanation:

The question uses has lost (present perfect), so the short answer uses has: Michael has.

Question 10

I can never tell them the truth.

A	Neither did he
B	So do I
C	So can I
D	Me too
E	Neither can I

Question 10 Explanation:

never makes the sentence negative, so we agree with Neither + can + I: Neither can I. Not So can I or Me too, because they agree with positive sentences.

Question 11

Which writers do you read?

A	I am reading Mark Twain.
B	I read Jack London.
C	I've read Dreiser.
D	I had read Dickens.
E	He reads Dickens.

Question 11 Explanation:

The question uses the present simple do you read for a habit, so the answer is also in the present simple: I read Jack London. Not I am reading, which means right now.

Question 12

How long has she been with you?

A	About 2 weeks.
B	Yes, she has.
C	In Tashkent.
D	Maybe tomorrow.
E	Of course!

Question 12 Explanation:

How long asks about a period of time, so the answer is a length of time: About 2 weeks.

Question 13

You go in for sports, don't you?

A	I like football.
B	Yes, I do.
C	No, I am not.
D	Yes, I am.
E	I don't like tennis.

Question 13 Explanation:

The tag don't you? goes with the present simple verb go in for, so the short answer uses do: Yes, I do. Not Yes, I am, because there is no be in the question.

Question 14

"He won't learn English, and you?"

A	So do I
B	So shall I
C	Neither shall I
D	No did I
E	Neither did I

Question 14 Explanation:

won't is negative and about the future, so we agree with Neither + a future helping verb: Neither shall I (also Neither will I). Not Neither did I, because did is past.

Question 15

"Louise can dance beautifully, and her sister?"

A	So can her sister
B	Neither can she
C	Nor she
D	She can either
E	So she does

Question 15 Explanation:

The sentence is positive with can, so we agree with So + can + subject: So can her sister.

Question 16

Nick is not so stupid as you think.

A	So is Ann
B	So has Ann.
C	Neither is Ann.
D	Neither do we.
E	Ann did so.

Question 16 Explanation:

The sentence is negative with is not, so we agree with Neither + is + subject: Neither is Ann. Not So is Ann, because So follows positive sentences.

Question 17

"Do you have any free time today?"

A	Fine!
B	I have a good idea.
C	Yes, I do.
D	I tried.
E	Yes, they have.

Question 17 Explanation:

Do you have…? is answered with do: Yes, I do.

Question 18

- Why don't you teach Bob to play the piano?

- _____? He can already play it well.

A	Why not
B	Why
C	How
D	When
E	How often

Question 18 Explanation:

The speaker asks for a reason because Bob can already play: Why? Not Why not?, which would show agreement with the idea.

Question 19

Will you please pass me the salt?

A	I can.
B	Please.
C	I shall.
D	Why not?
E	Here it is.

Question 19 Explanation:

Will you please pass…? is a polite request, not a question about ability. We reply by giving the thing: Here it is. Not I can, which sounds as if you won't actually do it.

Question 20

- Can I borrow your map of London?

- Certainly. _____