Basic English in 15 Days: Days and dates and Telling the time

1. Tanong 1 ng 20

   Which day comes after Tuesday?

   • AMonday
   • BThursday
   • CWednesday
   • DFriday
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. Wednesday

   The days in order are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

2. Tanong 2 ng 20

   Which spelling is correct?

   • AFebruary
   • BFebrary
   • CFebruari
   • DFebuary
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. February

   The second month is February. Remember the r after Feb.

3. Tanong 3 ng 20

   What is the ordinal number for 3?

   • Athreeth
   • Bthirth
   • Cthree
   • Dthird
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. third

   1st first, 2nd second, 3rd third. These three are not regular.

4. Tanong 4 ng 20

   Choose the correct word: "My birthday is ___ June."

   • Ain
   • Bat
   • Con
   • Dto
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. in

   Use "in" with a month: in June.

5. Tanong 5 ng 20

   Choose the correct word: "The class is ___ Monday."

   • Aon
   • Bto
   • Cat
   • Din
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. on

   Use "on" with a day: on Monday.

6. Tanong 6 ng 20

   Which days are the weekend?

   • ASunday and Monday
   • BFriday and Saturday
   • CSaturday and Sunday
   • DMonday and Friday
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. Saturday and Sunday

   In Canada, the weekend is Saturday and Sunday.

7. Tanong 7 ng 20

   Choose the correct way to say the date May 21.

   • Athe twenty-first of May
   • Bthe twenty-oneth of May
   • Cthe twentieth-one of May
   • Dthe twenty-one of May
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. the twenty-first of May

   Dates use ordinal numbers. 21st is "twenty-first".

8. Tanong 8 ng 20

   Listen. When is the birthday?

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   My birthday is on October twenty-second.

   • AOctober 12
   • BDecember 22
   • COctober 2
   • DOctober 22
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. October 22

   Twenty-second is the 22nd. The month is October.

   Transcript

   My birthday is on October twenty-second.

9. Tanong 9 ng 20

   Listen. What day is it today?

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   Ana: What day is it today?
   Ben: It's Thursday. Tomorrow is Friday.

   • AFriday
   • BThursday
   • CWednesday
   • DTuesday
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. Thursday

   Ben says, "It's Thursday. Tomorrow is Friday."

   Transcript

   Ana: What day is it today?
   Ben: It's Thursday. Tomorrow is Friday.

10. Tanong 10 ng 20

    Read. When does the class start?

    Community centre: English for beginners
    Days: Tuesday and Thursday
    Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    Starts: September 15
    Ends: December 10

    • AOctober 15
    • BDecember 10
    • CSeptember 15
    • DSeptember 5
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. September 15

    The notice says, "Starts: September 15".

11. Tanong 11 ng 20

    It's 7:00. How do you say it?

    • Aseven clock
    • Bseven o'clock
    • Co'clock seven
    • Dseven hours
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. seven o'clock

    For a full hour, say the number + o'clock.

12. Tanong 12 ng 20

    What time is "half past four"?

    • A4:45
    • B4:30
    • C4:15
    • D3:30
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. 4:30

    Half past = 30 minutes after the hour. Half past four is 4:30.

13. Tanong 13 ng 20

    What time is "a quarter to nine"?

    • A9:45
    • B9:15
    • C8:45
    • D8:15
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 8:45

    A quarter to nine = 15 minutes before nine, so 8:45.

14. Tanong 14 ng 20

    Choose the correct word: "The bank opens ___ 9 a.m."

    • Aon
    • Bto
    • Cin
    • Dat
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. at

    Use "at" with a clock time: at 9 a.m.

15. Tanong 15 ng 20

    8 p.m. is in the ___.

    • Amorning
    • Bevening
    • Cafternoon
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. evening

    p.m. is after 12 noon. 8 p.m. is in the evening.

16. Tanong 16 ng 20

    "Excuse me, what time is it?" Choose the best answer.

    • AIt's two fifteen.
    • BIt's two hours.
    • CIt's at two.
    • DYes, it is.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. It's two fifteen.

    Answer with "It's" + the time. Do not use "at" or "hours" here.

17. Tanong 17 ng 20

    What is 12:00 at night called?

    • Amorning
    • Bmidnight
    • Cnoon
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. midnight

    12:00 at night is midnight. 12:00 in the middle of the day is noon.

18. Tanong 18 ng 20

    Listen. When does the pharmacy close?

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    The pharmacy is open from nine a.m. to six p.m.

    • A9 a.m.
    • B6 p.m.
    • C6 a.m.
    • D9 p.m.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. 6 p.m.

    It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., so it closes at 6 p.m.

    Transcript

    The pharmacy is open from nine a.m. to six p.m.

19. Tanong 19 ng 20

    Listen. What time is the movie?

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    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

    Leo: What time is the movie?
    Sara: It's at a quarter past seven.

    • A7:15
    • B7:30
    • C7:45
    • D6:45
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. 7:15

    A quarter past seven = 15 minutes after seven, so 7:15.

    Transcript

    Leo: What time is the movie?
    Sara: It's at a quarter past seven.

20. Tanong 20 ng 20

    Read. It is Saturday at 6 p.m. Is the library open?

    City Library hours
    Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Sunday: closed

    • AYes, it opens at 6 p.m.
    • BNo, it is closed all day.
    • CYes, it closes at 8 p.m.
    • DNo, it closes at 5 p.m.
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. No, it closes at 5 p.m.

    On Saturday, the library is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At 6 p.m. it is closed.

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