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Unit 1 - Practice Quiz

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1 Which sentence correctly uses the empty subject 'there' to express existence?

A. There is a spider in the bath.
B. It is a spider in the bath.
C. That is a spider in the bath.
D. Here is a spider in the bath.

2 Identify the function of 'It' in the sentence: "It is raining heavily outside."

A. Referring to a specific object
B. Empty subject referring to weather
C. Anticipatory subject
D. Substitution for a noun

3 Choose the correct substitution for the underlined noun phrase: "I didn't buy the red apples, I bought the green apples."

A. one
B. it
C. ones
D. them

4 Which sentence correctly uses 'one' for substitution?

A. I need a pen. Do you have one?
B. I need fresh water. Do you have one?
C. I like these shoes. I will buy the black one.
D. My car is old. I need a new.

5 Complete the sentence: "I don't think he will come, but I hope __."

A. it
B. so
C. that
D. one

6 Which phrase correctly uses 'do so'?

A. He asked me to clean the room, and I did so.
B. He asked me to clean the room, and I did such.
C. He asked me to clean the room, and I did so it.
D. He asked me to clean the room, and I did that so.

7 Select the sentence where the subject has been left out (Ellipsis).

A. I went to the market.
B. Hope to see you soon.
C. It is very cold today.
D. She is reading a book.

8 In the sentence: "She can play the piano, but I can't.", what type of ellipsis is used?

A. Nominal ellipsis
B. Verbal ellipsis
C. Clausal ellipsis
D. Subject ellipsis

9 Which sentence uses the anticipatory 'it'?

A. It is five o'clock.
B. It is important to read the instructions.
C. Look at the dog, it is barking.
D. It was a dark night.

10 Choose the correct completion: "Is there a pharmacy nearby?" "Yes, __ is one on the corner."

A. it
B. there
C. that
D. this

11 We use 'one' to replace a noun mostly when the noun is:

A. Uncountable
B. Proper
C. Countable
D. Abstract

12 Which sentence is incorrect regarding the use of 'ones'?

A. I like the red shoes, but the black ones are cheaper.
B. These apples are fresh, but those ones are rotten.
C. I drank the fresh milk and threw away the sour ones.
D. Which cookies do you want? The chocolate ones.

13 Complete using negative substitution: "Is he going to fail the exam?" "I hope __."

A. no
B. not
C. none
D. don't

14 In the sentence "John likes coffee and Mary tea," what has been ellipted in the second clause?

A. The subject
B. The object
C. The verb
D. The preposition

15 When can you leave out the word 'that' in a relative clause?

A. When it is the subject of the clause.
B. When it is the object of the clause.
C. When it refers to a person.
D. Never.

16 Which sentence demonstrates the omission of the infinitive verb while keeping the particle 'to'?

A. I wanted to go, but I couldn't go.
B. I wanted to go, but I couldn't.
C. I asked him to come, but he didn't want to.
D. I asked him to come, but he didn't want.

17 Choose the sentence where 'do' substitutes for a verb phrase.

A. He speaks faster than I do.
B. He did his homework.
C. Do you like apples?
D. I do not know.

18 "If __ , please let me know immediately." Fill in the blank to substitute "that is the case".

A. so
B. it
C. this
D. that

19 Identify the ellipsis in: "Got a minute?"

A. Auxiliary verb and Subject
B. Object only
C. Main verb only
D. Preposition

20 Which of the following uses the empty subject 'it' for distance?

A. It is Tuesday.
B. It is raining.
C. It is a long way to Tipperary.
D. It is a pity.

21 Substitute the underlined words: "He told me to apologize, but I refused to apologize."

A. do so
B. do it
C. do
D. so

22 When referring to a specific previously mentioned noun using 'the', which substitution is most appropriate?

A. The one
B. The it
C. The so
D. The do

23 "Did you lock the door?" "I think __."

A. it
B. that
C. so
D. one

24 Which sentence contains nominal ellipsis (leaving out a noun)?

A. I'll have the chocolate cake and you can have the vanilla.
B. She promised to call, but she didn't.
C. Is he coming? I hope so.
D. Does he smoke? Yes, he does.

25 Complete the sentence with the empty subject: "__ seems to be a mistake in these figures."

A. It
B. There
C. That
D. This

26 Which is correct? "My car is broken. I must get __."

A. a new
B. a new one
C. new one
D. one new

27 In the sentence "Make sure you stir the mixture well," which word can be ellipted in imperative usage?

A. Make
B. You
C. Stir
D. The

28 Which sentence uses 'it' to refer to an action previously mentioned?

A. It is snowing.
B. He broke the vase and then denied it.
C. It is time to go.
D. It appears that she is late.

29 Select the correct substitution for the underlined phrase: "If you don't want to go, say you don't want to go."

A. so
B. it
C. one
D. do so

30 "Has the postman come yet?" "I don't suspect __."

A. it
B. him
C. so
D. not

31 What is omitted in the response? "Where are you going?" "To the library."

A. The subject and verb
B. The object
C. The preposition
D. Nothing

32 We generally use 'one/ones' after which of the following words?

A. My, Your, His
B. Which, This, The
C. Some, Any (for mass nouns)
D. None of the above

33 Which sentence illustrates the omission of a repeated preposition?

A. He fought for honor and for glory.
B. He fought for honor and glory.
C. He fought for honor and he fought for glory.
D. For honor he fought.

34 Is it correct to say: "I need some plates. I will buy some new ones."?

A. Yes, it is correct.
B. No, 'ones' cannot follow 'new'.
C. No, 'some' cannot be used with 'ones'.
D. No, 'plates' is uncountable.

35 Fill in the blank: "She likes swimming, and __ does her brother."

A. so
B. neither
C. nor
D. it

36 When using the empty subject 'there' with a list of items, the verb usually agrees with:

A. The last item in the list.
B. The first item in the list.
C. Always plural.
D. Always singular.

37 Which of these sentences uses 'it' as a subject for general opinion?

A. It's a nice day.
B. It says here that the shop closes at 5.
C. It is said that he is a genius.
D. It takes an hour to get there.

38 Identify the error in substitution: "I have three cars. The red is fast."

A. Three should be replaced by 'some'.
B. The red should be 'The red one'.
C. Cars should be 'ones'.
D. Is should be 'are'.

39 In the sentence "Clean the car and polish it," what allows us to drop the subject in the second clause?

A. It is an interrogative sentence.
B. The subject is different.
C. It is a coordinated imperative clause.
D. Ellipsis is not allowed here.

40 Which question requires the answer "I think so" or "I don't think so"?

A. Where is he?
B. Is he at home?
C. What is he doing?
D. Why is he here?

41 Choose the correct sentence using 'there' to anticipate a subject.

A. There remains nothing to be done.
B. It remains nothing to be done.
C. There is important to study.
D. It is a man at the door.

42 Ellipsis is most common in:

A. Formal legal documents.
B. Spoken English and informal writing.
C. Academic abstracts.
D. Scientific definitions.

43 "We are out of coffee. You need to buy __."

A. one
B. some
C. it
D. ones

44 Which sentence contains a reduced relative clause (a form of ellipsis)?

A. The man who is standing there is my brother.
B. The man standing there is my brother.
C. The man is standing there.
D. My brother is the man standing there.

45 Complete: "She didn't pass the exam." "__ surprised me."

A. Which
B. That
C. So
D. One

46 In the phrase "the rich and the poor", this is an example of:

A. Substitution with 'one'
B. Using adjectives as nouns (Nominalization/Ellipsis of 'people')
C. Empty subject
D. Verbal ellipsis

47 Which is the correct negative short answer using 'do'?

A. No, I don't so.
B. No, I don't.
C. No, I not.
D. No, I don't do.

48 When can 'one' be omitted after a superlative adjective?

A. Never.
B. Only in formal writing.
C. When the context is clear (e.g., "I bought the cheapest.").
D. Only with plural nouns.

49 Identify the substitution: "A: I love chocolate. B: I do too."

A. Clausal substitution
B. Nominal substitution
C. Verbal substitution
D. Adjectival substitution

50 Which sentence uses 'it' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (Cleft sentence)?

A. It is raining.
B. It was John who called.
C. It is important.
D. It seems unlikely.
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