A Perfume Lover’s Guide to Florence

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Practice level

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Question formats

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How to approach this practice

Read the complete sentence and notice the subject, verb form, time reference and word order before answering.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Perfume ___ made by combining scented materials.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. is
   2. are
   3. be
   4. being
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   Blank 1

   is

   Use the present passive because perfume receives the action.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The traveler ___ about master perfumers during the visit.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. learn
   2. learns
   3. learning
   4. learned
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   learns

   Use the present simple for this general article statement.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   A small change can affect ___ the whole scent feels.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. what
   2. where
   3. the way
   4. which
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   the way

   The phrase “the way” correctly introduces how something feels.

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Smelling several fragrances helps a person ___ differences.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. notices
   2. noticing
   3. noticed
   4. notice
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   notice

   After “helps,” use the base verb “notice” in this sentence.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The traveler visits shops ___ compare different scents.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. compare
   2. comparing
   3. to compare
   4. compared
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   to compare

   Use “to compare” to show the purpose of visiting the shops.

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