Describing Places in English: Interactive Quizzes for Klasse 8 Realschule

Question 1

On which piece of furniture is the book?

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On the table

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In the drawer

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Under the bed

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Next to the window

Question 2

Which type of building is a hospital?

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Public building

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Residential building

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Commercial building

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Industrial building

Question 3

On which piece of furniture can you find the pencil?

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On the desk

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In the book

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Under the chair

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Next to the computer

Question 4

Which type of building is a school?

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Public building

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Residential building

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Commercial building

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Industrial building

Question 5

Which type of building is a factory?

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Industrial building

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Residential building

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Commercial building

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Public building

Question 6

Which adjective best describes a place that has a lot of noise and activity?

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bustling

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peaceful

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quiet

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serene

Question 7

Which of the following is not a type of building?

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forest

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school

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hospital

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apartment

Question 8

Which preposition indicates the position of something in front of something else?

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in front of

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behind

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next to

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under

Question 9

Which adjective best describes a place that is big and has a lot of space?

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spacious

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tiny

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cosy

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cramped

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a rural area?

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open fields

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high population density

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lots of traffic

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tall buildings

Question 11

Which preposition indicates the location of something inside something else?

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in

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on

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next to

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under

Question 12

Which adjective best describes a place that is clean and well-maintained?

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tidy

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messy

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unclean

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disorganised

Question 13

Which preposition indicates the location of something below something else?

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under

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above

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next to

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behind

Question 14

Welche Präposition beschreibt die Lage von etwas neben etwas anderem?

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beside

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in

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on

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above

Question 15

Welche Art von Adjektiv wird verwendet, um die Größe eines Ortes zu beschreiben?

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quantitativ

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beschreibend

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possessiv

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demonstrativ

Question 16

Welche Gebäudeart wird typischerweise zum Wohnen genutzt?

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Haus

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Geschäft

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Schule

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Krankenhaus

Question 17

Welche der folgenden Optionen ist KEIN Merkmal eines Einkaufszentrums?

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Schwimmbad

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viele Geschäfte

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Imbissbereich

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Spielplatz

Question 18

Welche Präposition würdest du verwenden, um die Lage eines Bildes zu beschreiben, das an einer Wand hängt?

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on

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in

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at

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by

Question 19

Which preposition indicates the location of a building in relation to a street?

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on

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at

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in

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by

Question 20

Which type of building is primarily intended for educational purposes?

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school

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museum

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hospital

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library

Question 21

In a building, which part is typically dedicated to preparing meals?

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kitchen

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bedroom

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bathroom

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living room

Question 22

Which preposition accurately describes the placement of a window in relation to a wall?

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on

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at

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in

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by

Question 23

Which adjective best describes a place that evokes a sense of tranquility?

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peaceful

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noisy

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crowded

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busy

Question 24

What is the precise English translation for the German word "Schloss"?

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castle

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house

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apartment

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tower

Question 25

In a building, which part is primarily used for rest and sleep?

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bedroom

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bathroom

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kitchen

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living room

Question 26

Which adjective best describes a building that has existed for a long time and has historical significance?

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ancient

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modern

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spacious

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cozy

Question 27

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: There are many different shops and restaurants ______ (located) along the main street.

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located

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locating

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locates

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location

Question 28

Which type of building is primarily used for worship and religious ceremonies?

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church

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school

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hospital

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factory

Question 29

What is a distinctive feature commonly seen in traditional German houses?

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a pitched roof

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a large porch

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a swimming pool

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a balcony

Question 30

Which phrase accurately describes a place that is full of energy and activity?

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bustling and vibrant

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quiet and peaceful

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dark and gloomy

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cold and desolate

Question 31

Which adjective is most suitable for describing a place that is large and has ample space?

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spacious

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narrow

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cozy

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crowded

Question 32

Which architectural feature is commonly found in many German cities?

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cathedrals

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windmills

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skyscrapers

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pyramids

Question 33

Which sentence correctly uses the past tense to describe an event that happened in the past?

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The Berlin Wall was built in 1961.

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The Berlin Wall is built in 1961.

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The Berlin Wall will be built in 1961.

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The Berlin Wall has been built in 1961.

Question 34

Which adjective best describes a small and cozy house?

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quaint

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spacious

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grand

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imposing

Question 35

Translate the following sentence into English: Das Einkaufszentrum befindet sich in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.

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The shopping mall is located near the train station.

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The shopping mall is located far from the train station.

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The train station is located far from the shopping mall.

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The train station is located near the shopping mall.

Question 36

Which question word is used to ask about the direction of a place?

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where

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what

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when

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who

Question 37

Which prepositional phrase correctly describes the location of the tree?

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under the tree

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on the tree

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in the tree

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above the tree

Question 38

Translate the following word into English: die Brücke

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the bridge

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the street

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the river

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the park

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a modern city?

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quaint architecture

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tall buildings

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heavy traffic

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crowded streets

Question 40

Which type of building is typically used for religious purposes?

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church

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factory

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hospital

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school

Question 41

Which two types of buildings are typically used for commercial purposes?

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Office building

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Shop

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House

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School

Question 42

Which three adjectives best capture the atmosphere of a bustling and crowded shopping mall?

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Bustling, lively, vibrant

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Spacious, quiet, well-lit

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Empty, peaceful, relaxing

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Isolated, dark, gloomy

Question 43

Which sentence uses an adjective to describe a building?

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The towering building dominated the city skyline.

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The sleek car was parked beside the building.

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The cheerful children played in the park.

Question 44

Which preposition completes the sentence correctly: The painting is hanging _____ the wall?

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on

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at

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in

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over

Question 45

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: "The park is __________ the lake"?

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next to

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at

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by

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from

Question 46

Which adjective best describes a building that is very old and has historical significance?

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historic

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modern

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colorful

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spacious

Question 47

Which type of building is typically used for education?

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school

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apartment

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factory

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hospital

Question 48

Which of the following sentences correctly describes a place using vivid language?

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The towering skyscraper pierced the clouds, its windows reflecting the sunlight like a million tiny diamonds.

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The building was tall.

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The building was impressive.

Question 49

Which adjective best describes a building that is very large and impressive?

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magnificent

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cozy

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small

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ugly

Question 50

Which type of building is typically used for religious purposes?

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church

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library

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office

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cinema

Question 51

Which of the following sentences correctly describes a place using precise language?

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The cottage stood isolated on a hilltop, its white walls gleaming in the sunlight.

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The house was white.

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The house was on a hill.

Question 52

Which adjective best describes a building that is very modern and stylish?

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contemporary

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rustic

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traditional

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ugly

Question 53

Which of the following is typically a residential building?

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house

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school

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hospital

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factory

Question 54

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: The city has a wide ____ of entertainment options to choose from.

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range

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crowd

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group

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set

Question 55

Which preposition is used to indicate the position of an object in relation to something that is lower?

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under

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on

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in

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by

Question 56

Select the adjective that best describes a place that has a lot of natural light.

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bright

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dark

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peaceful

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spacious

Question 57

Which part of speech is used to modify a verb and describe how, when, or where an action is performed?

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adverb

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adjective

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verb

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noun

Question 58

Complete the sentence with the correct option: The road is ____ by trees on both sides.

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lined

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covered

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surrounded

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decorated

Question 59

Which of the following is a way to describe the shape of a building?

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rectangular

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tall

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peaceful

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bright

Question 60

Which adjective best describes a skyscraper?

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towering

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quaint

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spacious

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modest

Question 61

Arrange the following words into a grammatically correct sentence describing a bustling city:

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The city / bustles / with activity / day and night.

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With activity / bustles / the city / day and night.

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The city is bustling / with day and night activity.

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The / with / bustles / day / city / and / night.

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a natural feature?

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dam

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mountain

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river

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forest

Question 63

Which sentence uses figurative language to describe a place?

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The park was a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, bursting with blooming flowers and lush greenery.

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The park was big and had lots of flowers and trees.

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The park was very beautiful with its flowers and trees.

Question 64

What is the primary purpose of including adverbs in descriptions of places?

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To add extra information about the manner, frequency, or intensity of a particular action or state.

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To replace adjectives and make descriptions more concise.

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To connect ideas within a sentence and provide a sense of flow.