English Exercise - Multiple Choice

B. INGGRIS

I.   Choose the correct answer.

Articles and tenses

1. I moved to __________ USA when I was 15 years old.
    a. An        b. a                  c. the               d. nothing
2. I can spell as well as __________ most students.
    a. An        b. a                  c. the               d. nothing

3. He is __________ most famous actor I know.
    a. An        b. a                  c. the               d. nothing
4. Hurry up. We don't have __________ lot of time.
    a. An        b. a                  c. the               d. nothing
5. I live around here = I live in __________ neighborhood.
    a. An        b. a                  c. the               d. nothing

6. I don't know at all = I don't have __________ clue.
    a. An        b. a                  c. the               d. nothing

7. I have __________ idea!
    a. An        b. a                  c. the               d. nothing

8. ___________ tea in my cup is too hot to drink.
   a. An         b. a                  c. the               d. nothing

9. The US President lives in __________ White House.
    a. An        b. a                  c. the               d. nothing

10. My parents live in __________ white house.
     a. An       b. a                  c. the               d. nothing

Present tense and present continues tense

11. Each bag of sweets __________ tow dollars

      a. costs  b. cost             c. costing         d. are

12. When ________ you washing the car?

      a. is        b. am               c. are               d. will

13. Before __________ the vegetables, Mrs. Yeow washed them.

      a. cooks             b. cooked                    c. cooking                    d. will cook

14. The boy fell but ____________ not cry

      a. do                  b. did               c. does            d. doing

15. Vegetables and fruits _________ good for us.

      a. am                 b. will               c. is                  d. are

16. The children are ____________ television now?

       a. watch                        b. watched                   c. watching                  d. watches

17. Please ____________ the litter into the litter bin.

      a. throw             b. watched                   c. throwing                   d. threw

18. Mother was in the kitchen when the telephone _________

      a. rang               b. rings                                    c. ringing         d. ring

19.  Hey! What ________ (do) you  there?

       a. do                 b. are doing                 c. did               d. will do

20. Right now Christine ________ (work) on the computer.

      a. work               b. is working                c. am working              d. works

21. I ________ (talk) to my friend yesterday

       a. was talking               b. is talking      c. talked                       d. talk

22. _________ you always __________ (lock) the door before you leave?

      a. does, locked              b. do, locked                c. do, lock        d. did, lock

23. It’s beautiful! This is the first time I’ve ever seen snow. It _________ (snow, not) in my country.

      a. not snow        b. doesn’t snow                       c. isn’t snow                d. isn’t snowing

24. I can’t afford that ring. It (cost) ___________ too much.

      a. is costing       b. cost             c. costs                        d. costed

25. I am sitting in the class right now. I (sit) ___________ in the class at this exact same time yesterday.

      a. am sitting       b. sat               c. was sitting               d. sitting

26. You (take) __________ photos with my new camera, weren't you?

       a. are taking                 b. took             c. were taking              d. are take

27. We (have) ___________  breakfast at 5:30 this morning.

      a. are having                 b. had              c. were having             d. are have

28. While Ted (shovel) ______________ snow from his driveway yesterday, his wife (bring) ____________ him a cup of hot chocolate.

       a. shoveled, is bringing                        b. is shoveling, brings

       c. was shoveling, brought                                 d. shoveled, was bringing

29. Dennis (fix) _____________ the roof of his house today, and he (need) _______ some help. Can you help him?

      a. fixes, need                                         b. was fixing, is needing

      c. is fixing, is needing                            d. is fixing, needs

30. There’s a book on my desk, but it (belong, not) ____________ to me.

       a. not belong                                        b. doen’t belong

       c. didn’t belong                                     d. isn’t belong

II. Error Recognition

31. Worse winter of all for the settlers at Jamestown was that of 1607, when 

          a                                                                         b                            c

      several in their party died.

                                         d

32. Mr. Turner is an old quiet, even-tempered British lawyer whose life is spent in 

                            a                            b                                                          c

     dealing with facts.

                              d

33. The amino acids serve as the building block of proteins.

        a                                 c                          d

34. A water molecule consists two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

         a                            b                                 c               d

35. It looks like rain. We are shuting the window.

            a     b                       c             d

36. San Francisco is laying to the north of Los Angeles.

                                  a       b   c             d

37. If you are tired, you should lay down and take nap

                   a   b                       c                             d

38. Ann sit in a chair because she was tired.

               a     b                c                        d

39. Jan lay the comb on top of the dresser a few minutes ago.

              a                         b                         c              d

40. We hanged the picture on the wall.

                   a     b        c           d

III. Incomplete Dialogue:

41.  Abel : I believe that Andri is in the library!
        Firda: How do you know?
        Abel :................ He comes there everyday.

       a.He likes reading books                          b.His interest is about arts
       c.His hobby is playing football                              d.He prefers watching to shopping

42. Ronny :What films are in the Globe 21 today?

       Budi    : They are Home Alone in Studio 3 and The Day After in Studio 4.Which one do want to see,Rony?

       Ronny : I think .......... It's a comedy and very funny film

       Budi    : I agree with you

      a. I don't like all of them                            b. I dislike it

      c. I like Home Alone                                  d. I dislike The Day After

43. Erma  : .....................for 'Laskar Pelangi' film tonight.

       Jihan   : let me check it.Sorry,the ticket is sold out,but the next film's ticket is available.

      a.I'd like ou show us the ticket                  b.We need to return the tickets

      c.I'd like to book a ticket                            d.You have to obtain a ticket

44. Receptionist: Can I help you?

       Tomi              : Yes...................Is that possible to get two double rooms for next month?

       Receptionist:Of course.May I know your name and address,please?

      a.I'd like to make a reservation                             b.I want you to check my rooms

      c.I'd like to confirm my reservation                        d.I want to reserve a table

45. Receptionist:Family Restarant.Can I help you?

      Bunga            :Yes,please........... for next Saturday evening.

      Receptionist:I'm afraid we can't.We're fully booked this month.

      a.I need to reserved a room                        b.I want to book a ticket

      c.I'd like to reserve two tables                    d.I really need your help

46. Waiter:Under what name would you like the reservation?

       Hasan:Siregar.Hasan Siregar.

       Waiter:............................

       Hasan:Yes,it is 555-9363.

      a. May I have your phone number                       

      b.Can I tell you my phone number

      c.Should you write your phone number               

      d.Will you speak about your phone number

45. You want to reserve a room in Ciputra Hotel by phone. You dial the number of Patra Jasa Hotel.The receptionist will say .........................

a.Ciputra Hotel is calling                            b.Sorry,this is not Patra Hotel
c.Sorry,you get the wrong number             d.Good morning,who are you?

46. John has just arrived in Bali.He's at the airport hotel information counter.

Clerk    :Good morning.May I help you?
Traveler:Hello, my name is John.
Clerk    :I see. A single.
Traveler:Yes,please................................

a.I need two rooms,please.                                    b.I'm going to stay in your hotel.
c.I'd like to reserve a room for tonight                    d.I have no place to spend the night

47. Receptionist:Hello.Good morning,"Mak Nyos" Restaurant.May I help you?

      Customer      : Customer:...................................

      Receptionist  : All right.

      a.I'd like to see the menu                          b.I need a glass of Soda

      c.I'd like to book a table                             d.I need to arrenge the meeting

48. Danny Smith has just arrived in the U.S. He's at the airport hotel information counter.
Clerk     :Good morning.May I help you?
Traveler :Hello,my name is Denny Smith.................................
Clerk     :I see. A single.
Traveler: Yes,please.

a.I want to order a single room                               b.I have no place to spend the hight
c.I'd like to reserve a room for tonight                    d.I'm going to stay in your hotel

49. Andre   : I need to book a room for this weekend. May I know the rate?
Banu     : ........... And which room would you like to have, single or double?
Andre   : Sure, My name is Andrea Thomas and I'd like single room, please.

a.Will you put  me through Mr.Brown?                   b.Can I talk to the manager?
c. May I leave a message?                        d.May I know who's speaking?

50. Ticket service  : ......................
Ms. Eva           : I want an economy class. Would you give me A seat by the isle?
Ticket service   : Sure, ma'am, here is your ticket.

a. Would you take the business class?      b. What kind of ticket do you need, Ma'am?
c. Where would you like to stay?                d. When would you like to go?