Lesson 77 Quiz Answers

QUIZ ANSWERS

 

 

Here are the answers to Lesson 77 Quiz.  I am glad you checked it, because there might be some surprises here.  If you got perfect on the quiz, Congratulations.  If you didn't, go back and review the blog, and keep studying.

My car stopped working while I was driving on the highway.

My car broke down while I was driving on the highway.

Please wait while I get the manager.

Please hold on while I get the manager.

He wanted to stop drinking because of his health.

He wanted to give up drinking because of his health.

I do not want to hear your sarcasm.

I can do without your sarcasm.

A new movie is being released on Friday.

A new movie is coming out on Friday.

Marie will assume the manager's job starting today.

Marie will take over the manager's job starting today.

The wind destroyed all the boats in the marina.

The wind tore apart all the boats in the marina.

Jim created a new drink menu for the bar.

Jim came up with a new drink menu for the bar.

Jim made up a new drink menu for the bar.

Michelle found a new restaurant on her way to work.

Michelle came across a new restaurant on her way to work.

You can depend on Veronica.

You can count on Veronica.

Lesson 62 Answers

Here are the answers to lesson 62--Preposition Quiz.

Hope you do well.  Feel free to go on Facebook and brag--that's what I would do.

1. I am interested in having my picture taken.
2. Watch out!  The bookcase is going to fall!
3. I can't read what is printed on the outside of the box.
4. He is looking at himself in the mirror.
5. She slipped on the ice.
6. His mother told him to finish everything on his plate.
7. Everything looks bigger under the microscope.
8. The women arrived in Canada on Monday.
9. I am looking forward to the new movie.
10. Maria spent a lot of time looking through her photo album.

 

Lesson 50 Quiz Answers

Short Quiz

 

1. I overslept because my alarm didn't go off.
2. I had a chance to sleep in this morning because work started late.
3. I usually sleep in on Sunday.
4. If I oversleep, my whole day is ruined.
5. I missed my bus because I overslept.

Lesson 40 Quiz Answers

Here are the answers to Lesson 40--Preposition Quiz.
How did you do?

1. He was absent from school because of a cold.
2. The company contributes to charity every month.
3. The apartment comes furnished with a sofa, a fridge and stove.
4. Although he didn't love her, he was very fond of her.
5. The whole class is excited about the upcoming test.
6. The school is connected to a shopping mall via underground tunnel.
7. Being addicted to drugs is a cause for concern.
8. Maria didn't know which candidate to vote for.
9. After work, he felt like having a beer with his friends.
10. All of the students are capable of passing the test.

Lesson 25 Review Quiz Answers

The answers to the review quiz are as follows.  If you wish to propose a different answer, please write them in the comment section below, or on the page where you took the quiz.

1. Whether I go or not depends on the weather.
2. I bumped into an old friend the other day outside of Tim Horton's.
3. I was all set to propose when I suddenly got cold feet.
4. I spent three hours arguing with my sisters yesterday.
5. It's raining and cold, you'd better do up your jacket.
6. Sheila wanted to have a surprise party for her brother, but her brother's girlfriend spoiled it by letting the cat out of the bag.
7. His mother got angry and told him that it was about time he did his homework.
8. The couple got on the subway at Union Station and got off at Eglinton.
9. Melanie always got the jump on her Christmas shopping and was usually finished by September.
10. Greg was very indecisive and had trouble making up his mind.
11. The guidance councillor asked him what kind of job he was interested in.
12. Her hard work couldn't make up for her laziness in the early part of the semester.
13. The politician thought he could get away with taking bribes from some rich citizens in exchange for voting against some unpopular legislation.
14. Amanda excelled in the arts.
15. Due to a lack of time, he skipped breakfast.
16. The teacher put off marking the papers to watch the hockey game.
17. If you want a good job, you should apply to Microsoft.
18. The teacher congratulated the students on finishing the quiz.
19. Luckily for the students the teacher had a few minutes to talk. 
20. a) few              b) a few
21. She had very little time to waste worrying about her past mistakes.
22. a) little             b) a little

Answers to Lesson 15

Quiz answers

1. I have little time for silly jokes.
2. They have a little money saved for a vacation in the Caribbean.
3. His idea of fun was to spend a little time travelling and seeing the wonders of the world.
4. He was a having a little difficulty learning English until attended classes at EC.
5. They were having little difficulty learning Japanese, and became fluent within a year.
6. I would like a little milk in my coffee.
7. He had little furniture in his room because he liked the empty feeling.
8. They were unprepared for the weather in Toronto because they had done (very) little research before taking the trip.

Few and A Few Quiz answers

Answers

 

1. I doubt anyone heard me because there were so few people around.
2. He wanted to talk to me because he had a few questions.
3. Do you have a few minutes to spare?
4. As a snack, I ate a few cookies.
5. We had few options, so we decided to take a big risk.
6. He's a bit of a loner and has few friends.
7. She failed the examine because she spent (very) few hours studying.
8. James had a few bottles of beer while watching the game.
9. With a few colleagues, Janice was able to solve the problem.
10. He got to the airport with very few minutes to spare.