KET English Grammar 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence uses 'used to' correctly?
- I use to play football when I was young.
- I used to playing football when I was young.
- I used to play football when I was young. (Correct answer)
- I was used to play football when I was young.
Correct answer: I used to play football when I was young.
'Used to' + base verb describes a past habit that no longer happens.
Question 2: Choose the correct sentence with an indirect object.
- She gave to me a gift.
- She gave me a gift. (Correct answer)
- She gave gift me a.
- She gave a gift to I.
Correct answer: She gave me a gift.
The indirect object (me) comes directly after the verb when no preposition is used.
Question 3: Select the correct negative imperative.
- Not open the window.
- Don't open the window. (Correct answer)
- No open the window.
- Didn't open the window.
Correct answer: Don't open the window.
Negative imperatives are formed with 'Don't' + base verb.
Question 4: Fill in the blank: 'She asked me ___ I was feeling better.'
- that
- if (Correct answer)
- what
- which
Correct answer: if
'If' introduces an indirect yes/no question in reported speech.
Question 5: Which sentence correctly uses the gerund?
- She enjoys to swim.
- She enjoys swim.
- She enjoys swimming. (Correct answer)
- She enjoys swam.
Correct answer: She enjoys swimming.
After 'enjoy', a gerund (-ing form) is required.
Question 6: Choose the correct preposition of place: 'The keys are ___ the table.'
- at
- in
- on (Correct answer)
- to
Correct answer: on
'On' is used for objects resting on a surface.
Question 7: Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'Neither Tom ___ Lisa came to the party.'
- or
- nor (Correct answer)
- and
- but
Correct answer: nor
'Neither...nor' is used to join two negative alternatives.
Which sentence uses 'used to' correctly?