A Message to a New Neighbour

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Question formats

Cloze (dropdown)

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Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: Welcome to our building! Here is a note from next door. Hello! My name 1___ Nina. I live 2___ flat 4, beside your flat. You can ask me if you need help.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. am
   2. be
   3. is
   4. are

   Choices for blank 2

   1. on to
   2. at of
   3. in
   4. from
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   is

   Blank 2

   in

   Name is singular; in places someone inside a flat.

2. Question 2 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: There are three people in our family. This is my son. 1___ name is Arlo, and he is five 2___ old. He likes playing in the park.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. Him
   2. He
   3. His
   4. Hers

   Choices for blank 2

   1. years
   2. yearly
   3. year's
   4. year
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   His

   Blank 2

   years

   His modifies name; five years old uses a plural unit.

3. Question 3 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: There is also an animal in our home. We have 1___ dog. 2___ name is Moss. He is small and very friendly.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. two
   2. an
   3. many
   4. a

   Choices for blank 2

   1. Their
   2. It's
   3. It
   4. Its
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   a

   Blank 2

   Its

   A introduces one dog; its is a possessive determiner.

4. Question 4 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: We want to meet our new neighbours. Our door is green. Please 1___ and 2___ us tomorrow. We can have some tea together.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. come
   2. comes
   3. coming
   4. came

   Choices for blank 2

   1. visited
   2. visits
   3. visiting
   4. visit
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   come

   Blank 2

   visit

   After please, coordinated imperatives use base verbs.

5. Question 5 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: You do not need to go far for food. There 1___ two shops nearby. They open 2___ eight. One sells bread and the other sells fruit.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. has
   2. is
   3. are
   4. am

   Choices for blank 2

   1. at
   2. from
   3. to
   4. on
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   are

   Blank 2

   at

   Two shops is plural; at introduces the clock time.

6. Question 6 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: We are often out during the day. I work in a school. My husband 1___ in a cafe and 2___ home at four. After that, someone is usually at home.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. working
   2. work
   3. works
   4. to work

   Choices for blank 2

   1. gets
   2. getting
   3. got
   4. get
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   works

   Blank 2

   gets

   Both routine verbs take s with my husband.

7. Question 7 · Cloze (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Choose the best option for each gap: I hope you enjoy your new home. We like this street. The people 1___ friendly, and the park 2___ near. It is a nice place for families.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. are
   2. am
   3. is
   4. be

   Choices for blank 2

   1. have
   2. are
   3. is
   4. am
   Check answers and explanations

   Blank 1

   are

   Blank 2

   is

   Plural people takes are; singular park takes is.

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