Question

Choose the correct option. Discuss whether the sentences test grammar or lexis. 1 I was ....... a bath when the fire alarm went off. A taken B taking C to take 2 A tsunami was possible, so we headed the hills. A for B in Cat 3 We couldn't see because of the smoke. A nothing B something C anything 4 His mistake the accident. A caused B happened C made 5 I was both scared and fascinated the experience.A of B by С on 6 The oldest building in the town burnt ....... in the fire. A down B through C off 7 We need to the town from possible flooding. A prevent B protect C insure 8 He was covered dirt and mud, but he was uninjured. A of B in C up 9 There was water everywhere - believe my eyes. A wouldn't B couldn't C shouldn't 10 Sadly, the fire ....... 30 people dead. A made B left C caused​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1.B,2.B,3.C,4.C,5.A,6.C,7.C,8.A,9.B,10.C

Answer 2

Let's go through each sentence and discuss whether it tests grammar or lexis:

1. "I was ....... a bath when the fire alarm went off."

   • Correct Answer: B (taking)
   • This sentence tests grammar, specifically the correct form of the verb "to take" in the past continuous tense.

2. "A tsunami was possible, so we headed the hills."

   • Correct Answer: A (for)
   • This sentence tests lexis, as it checks for the correct preposition ("for") to use in the context.

3. "We couldn't see because of the smoke."

   • Correct Answer: C (anything)
   • This sentence tests grammar, as it checks the use of "anything" in a negative sentence.

4. "His mistake the accident."

   • Correct Answer: A (caused)
   • This sentence tests lexis, specifically the correct verb ("caused") to use in relation to an accident.

5. "I was both scared and fascinated the experience."

   • Correct Answer: B (by)
   • This sentence tests lexis, as it checks for the correct preposition ("by") to use with "fascinated."

6. "The oldest building in the town burnt ....... in the fire."

   • Correct Answer: A (down)
   • This sentence tests lexis, as it checks for the correct verb particle ("down") to use with "burnt" to describe the destruction of a building.

7. "We need to the town from possible flooding."

   • Correct Answer: B (protect)
   • This sentence tests lexis, specifically the correct verb ("protect") to use in the context of safeguarding the town from flooding.

8. "He was covered dirt and mud, but he was uninjured."

   • Correct Answer: B (in)
   • This sentence tests lexis, as it checks for the correct preposition ("in") to describe being covered in dirt and mud.

9. "There was water everywhere - believe my eyes."

   • Correct Answer: B (couldn't)
   • This sentence tests grammar, as it checks the correct use of "couldn't" to express disbelief.

10. "Sadly, the fire ....... 30 people dead."

    • Correct Answer: C (caused)
    • This sentence tests lexis, specifically the correct verb ("caused") to use in relation to the fire's impact on people.

In summary, sentences 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 test lexis (vocabulary and word choice), while sentences 2 and 9 test grammar (correct verb forms and prepositions).