Evidence, Expectations and Reactions
Practice set 4 · Mixed questions
A 15-question review combining grammar and vocabulary from this level's lessons. Choose the best option; review explanations after completing the test.
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The meal was free. You ___ have paid! (you did pay)
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: needn't
The meal was free. You needn't have paid! (you did pay) Needn't and don't need to mean no present necessity. Didn't need to says there was no past necessity, without itself proving whether the action happened. Needn't have + past participle says the action happened but was unnecessary. Mustn't instead prohibits.
We ___ need to book because the room was empty.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: didn't
We didn't need to book because the room was empty. Needn't and don't need to mean no present necessity. Didn't need to says there was no past necessity, without itself proving whether the action happened. Needn't have + past participle says the action happened but was unnecessary. Mustn't instead prohibits.
Choose the word or expression: Unwilling to change an opinion or decision.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: stubborn
stubborn: Unwilling to change an opinion or decision. Example: He is too stubborn to admit that his plan failed.
The lights are on. They must have ___.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: returned
The lights are on. They must have returned. For past deductions, use modal + have + past participle: must have for strong belief, might/could have for possibility and can't/couldn't have for impossibility. Distinguish could have as uncertain deduction from unrealised opportunity by context.
He can't have ___ it; he wasn't there.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: seen
He can't have seen it; he wasn't there. For past deductions, use modal + have + past participle: must have for strong belief, might/could have for possibility and can't/couldn't have for impossibility. Distinguish could have as uncertain deduction from unrealised opportunity by context.
Choose the word or expression: Friendly and happy to meet new people.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: outgoing
outgoing: Friendly and happy to meet new people. Example: Our outgoing neighbour introduces herself to everyone.
She is likely ___ win.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: to
She is likely to win. Likely/unlikely are followed by to-infinitive or a that-clause with it. Bound to expresses strong expectation. Definitely and probably modify the clause: will probably, definitely won't. They indicate different levels of confidence, not proof.
It is unlikely ___ they will agree.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: that
It is unlikely that they will agree. Likely/unlikely are followed by to-infinitive or a that-clause with it. Bound to expresses strong expectation. Definitely and probably modify the clause: will probably, definitely won't. They indicate different levels of confidence, not proof.
Choose the word or expression: Careful not to upset or inconvenience other people.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: considerate
considerate: Careful not to upset or inconvenience other people. Example: It was considerate of you to turn the music down.
This soup tastes ___.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: salty
This soup tastes salty. Linking sense verbs such as look, sound, smell, taste and feel take adjectives. Look/sound like takes a noun phrase; look as if introduces a clause. Some sense verbs also describe deliberate actions and then can use continuous forms.
That sounds ___ a good idea.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: like
That sounds like a good idea. Linking sense verbs such as look, sound, smell, taste and feel take adjectives. Look/sound like takes a noun phrase; look as if introduces a clause. Some sense verbs also describe deliberate actions and then can use continuous forms.
Choose the word or expression: Determined to achieve success.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: ambitious
ambitious: Determined to achieve success. Example: She is ambitious and hopes to lead the company one day.
The instructions were ___, so nobody understood.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: confusing
The instructions were confusing, so nobody understood. Participles can describe a cause or a resulting state: a confusing explanation, a confused reader; a broken window, falling leaves. -ed does not automatically mean past time, and -ing does not always describe a feeling. Choose according to the relationship with the noun.
The ___ window needs replacing. (someone broke it)
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: broken
The broken window needs replacing. (someone broke it) Participles can describe a cause or a resulting state: a confusing explanation, a confused reader; a broken window, falling leaves. -ed does not automatically mean past time, and -ing does not always describe a feeling. Choose according to the relationship with the noun.
Choose the word or expression: Able to be trusted to do what is expected.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: reliable
reliable: Able to be trusted to do what is expected. Example: We need a reliable person who will arrive on time.
The meal was free. You ___ have paid! (you did pay)
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Correct answer: needn't
The meal was free. You needn't have paid! (you did pay) Needn't and don't need to mean no present necessity. Didn't need to says there was no past necessity, without itself proving whether the action happened. Needn't have + past participle says the action happened but was unnecessary. Mustn't instead prohibits.
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Correct answer: didn't
We didn't need to book because the room was empty. Needn't and don't need to mean no present necessity. Didn't need to says there was no past necessity, without itself proving whether the action happened. Needn't have + past participle says the action happened but was unnecessary. Mustn't instead prohibits.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: stubborn
stubborn: Unwilling to change an opinion or decision. Example: He is too stubborn to admit that his plan failed.
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Correct answer: returned
The lights are on. They must have returned. For past deductions, use modal + have + past participle: must have for strong belief, might/could have for possibility and can't/couldn't have for impossibility. Distinguish could have as uncertain deduction from unrealised opportunity by context.
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Correct answer: seen
He can't have seen it; he wasn't there. For past deductions, use modal + have + past participle: must have for strong belief, might/could have for possibility and can't/couldn't have for impossibility. Distinguish could have as uncertain deduction from unrealised opportunity by context.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: outgoing
outgoing: Friendly and happy to meet new people. Example: Our outgoing neighbour introduces herself to everyone.
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Correct answer: to
She is likely to win. Likely/unlikely are followed by to-infinitive or a that-clause with it. Bound to expresses strong expectation. Definitely and probably modify the clause: will probably, definitely won't. They indicate different levels of confidence, not proof.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: that
It is unlikely that they will agree. Likely/unlikely are followed by to-infinitive or a that-clause with it. Bound to expresses strong expectation. Definitely and probably modify the clause: will probably, definitely won't. They indicate different levels of confidence, not proof.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: considerate
considerate: Careful not to upset or inconvenience other people. Example: It was considerate of you to turn the music down.
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Correct answer: salty
This soup tastes salty. Linking sense verbs such as look, sound, smell, taste and feel take adjectives. Look/sound like takes a noun phrase; look as if introduces a clause. Some sense verbs also describe deliberate actions and then can use continuous forms.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: like
That sounds like a good idea. Linking sense verbs such as look, sound, smell, taste and feel take adjectives. Look/sound like takes a noun phrase; look as if introduces a clause. Some sense verbs also describe deliberate actions and then can use continuous forms.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: ambitious
ambitious: Determined to achieve success. Example: She is ambitious and hopes to lead the company one day.
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Correct answer: confusing
The instructions were confusing, so nobody understood. Participles can describe a cause or a resulting state: a confusing explanation, a confused reader; a broken window, falling leaves. -ed does not automatically mean past time, and -ing does not always describe a feeling. Choose according to the relationship with the noun.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: broken
The broken window needs replacing. (someone broke it) Participles can describe a cause or a resulting state: a confusing explanation, a confused reader; a broken window, falling leaves. -ed does not automatically mean past time, and -ing does not always describe a feeling. Choose according to the relationship with the noun.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: reliable
reliable: Able to be trusted to do what is expected. Example: We need a reliable person who will arrive on time.
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