THESE YELLOW LINES DO NOT ALLOW PARKING AT CERTAIN TIMES. IT MEANS...

2. These yellow lines do not allow parking at certain times. It means that you ________

park here.

A.

can’t

B.

shouldn’t

C.

needn’t

D.

mightn’t

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International University – VNU-HCMC, Official handbook for the English Test, page 4

The answer is (A) because the negative form of

can shows the deduction which is

appropriate in the sentence context. The modal shouldn’t in (B) has the meaning of giving

advice or opinions; needn’t in (C) means necessity and mightn’t in (D) shows uncertainty.

USE OF ENGLISH (Questions 21 – 40)

Directions: Of the sentences in this part, there are errors of grammar, usage, diction (choice

of words), or idiom (correctness of expression). Read each sentence carefully and identify

which item contains an error. Assume that any part of the sentence that is not underlined is

correct and cannot be changed. In analyzing a sentence, keep in mind the requirements of

standard written English.

Select the one underlined part that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct,

and darken the corresponding space on your answer sheet.

Number of questions: 20

Grammar focus:

The tested grammar points including tenses, structures and expressions are basically

selected from the official text books of the high school English program, grades 10, 11 and

12 with the main focus on grade 12.

Example: