Eiken Test Eiken Grammar and Sentence Structure 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She has lived in Tokyo _____ 2015.'
- since (Correct answer)
- for
- during
- by
Correct answer: since
Use 'since' with a specific point in time when using the present perfect tense.
Question 2: Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- He don't like coffee.
- He doesn't likes coffee.
- He doesn't like coffee. (Correct answer)
- He not like coffee.
Correct answer: He doesn't like coffee.
With third-person singular subjects, use 'doesn't' plus the base form of the verb.
Question 3: Choose the correct form: 'If it _____ tomorrow, we will cancel the trip.'
- will rain
- rains (Correct answer)
- rained
- is raining
Correct answer: rains
In a first conditional sentence, the if-clause uses the simple present tense.
Question 4: Select the correct passive voice form: 'The letter _____ yesterday.'
- was sent (Correct answer)
- sent
- is sent
- has sent
Correct answer: was sent
The past passive uses 'was/were + past participle'; 'was sent' is correct for a past action.
Question 5: Which relative pronoun correctly fills the blank? 'The book _____ I borrowed was very interesting.'
- who
- which (Correct answer)
- whom
- whose
Correct answer: which
Use 'which' or 'that' to introduce a relative clause referring to a thing, not a person.
Question 6: Choose the correct modal: 'You _____ wear a seatbelt while driving — it's the law.'
- might
- could
- must (Correct answer)
- would
Correct answer: must
'Must' expresses strong obligation or necessity, which fits a legal requirement.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She has lived in Tokyo _____ 2015.'