Is Your English Shakespeare Or Shaky?
English is a very hard language to master. Â We all believe that we have mastered the language, is that truly the case? The following quiz will see if you are closer to the likes of Shakespeare of if your hold on the English language is shaky. Â Share your results via social media and challenge your friends.
- 1.
__________ iced tea in the refrigerator.
- A.
There isn’t any
- B.
There isn’t no
- C.
There aren’t no
- D.
There is any
Correct Answer
A. There isn’t anyExplanation
The correct answer is "There isn't any." This means that there is no iced tea in the refrigerator. The use of "isn't" indicates a negative statement, while "any" emphasizes the absence of iced tea.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Dance class is ____________________.
- A.
By Saturday afternoons
- B.
In Saturday evenings
- C.
On Saturday afternoons
- D.
Near Sunday morning
Correct Answer
C. On Saturday afternoonsExplanation
The correct answer is "On Saturday afternoons". This suggests that dance classes take place specifically on Saturday afternoons.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is correct?
- A.
The horse’s are in the field
- B.
The horse are in the field
- C.
The horses are in the field
- D.
The horses is in the field
Correct Answer
C. The horses are in the fieldExplanation
The correct answer is "The horses are in the field" because the subject "horses" is plural, so the verb "are" should also be in the plural form to match. Additionally, the use of "the" before "horses" indicates that specific horses are being referred to, and the phrase "in the field" indicates their location.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which refers to a commodity that cannot be counted individually?
- A.
Fewer
- B.
More than
- C.
Less
- D.
Sparse
Correct Answer
C. LessExplanation
The term "less" refers to a commodity that cannot be counted individually because it is used to describe a quantity or amount that cannot be measured in whole numbers or units. Unlike "fewer" which is used for countable nouns, "less" is used for uncountable nouns. Therefore, "less" is the correct answer in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is used in the infinite form of a verb?
- A.
Two
- B.
Too
- C.
Also
- D.
To
Correct Answer
D. ToExplanation
The word "to" is used in the infinite form of a verb. The infinitive form of a verb is the base form of the verb, typically preceded by the word "to." For example, in the sentence "I want to go," the word "to" is used before the verb "go" to indicate that it is in its infinitive form.Rate this question:
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- 6.
“Whom” refers to _________
- A.
A person
- B.
Nothing at all
- C.
Everything
- D.
An object
Correct Answer
D. An objectExplanation
"Whom" is an objective pronoun used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. It is used when referring to a person or people in a formal or written context. In this case, the correct answer is "An object" because "whom" is used to refer to an object, not a person.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which is correct?
- A.
They were directly effected by the flooding.
- B.
He waited for the medicine to have an affect.
- C.
The affects of the shot were minute.
- D.
He waited for the medicine to have an effect.
Correct Answer
D. He waited for the medicine to have an effect.Explanation
The correct answer is "He waited for the medicine to have an effect." The word "effect" is used as a noun in this sentence, meaning the result or outcome of something. The sentence is describing someone waiting for the medicine to produce a desired result or impact on their body. The word "affect" is a verb, meaning to influence or cause a change in something. The other options in the question use "effect" and "affect" incorrectly, either as verbs or in the wrong form.Rate this question:
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- 8.
I.e. means what?
- A.
For example
- B.
In other words
- C.
Furthermore
- D.
I do not know
Correct Answer
B. In other wordsExplanation
The phrase "in other words" is used to rephrase or clarify something that has been said or written in a different way. It is often used to simplify complex ideas or to provide a different perspective on a topic.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is correct?
- A.
Our car model is stronger, better, faster.
- B.
Our car model is faster and better.
- C.
Our car is sleeker, faster and roomier
- D.
Our car is stronger, better and faster than all others on the market.
Correct Answer
D. Our car is stronger, better and faster than all others on the market.Explanation
The correct answer is "Our car is stronger, better and faster than all others on the market." This answer is correct because it includes all the qualities mentioned in the other options (stronger, better, and faster) and also specifies that these qualities make it superior to all other cars on the market.Rate this question:
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- 10.
After declining for months, Jean tried a new tactic to increase ROI. – This is an example of what common grammar error?
- A.
Passive voice
- B.
Dangling modifiers
- C.
Improper tense
- D.
There is no mistake here
Correct Answer
B. Dangling modifiersExplanation
A dangling modifier is a common grammar error that occurs when a modifier (in this case, "After declining for months") is not clearly and logically connected to the word or phrase it is intended to modify ("Jean tried a new tactic to increase ROI"). In this sentence, it is unclear who or what was declining for months. To correct the error, the sentence could be rewritten as "After the company's decline for months, Jean tried a new tactic to increase ROI."Rate this question:
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