English Grammar Proficiency Test
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Understanding the nuances of the English language is an art. We have a perfect 'English Grammar Proficiency Test' designed to test the students' understanding of the beautiful English language. Let's all see how well you perform! We challenge you to get a high score! Can you pick all the correct options and get a high score certificate? Let's see! Why not play this quiz with your friends for a fun learning time? All the very best!
- 1.
What ____________________ when i called?
- A.
Was you doing
- B.
You doing
- C.
You did
- D.
Were you doing
Correct Answer
D. Were you doingExplanation
The correct answer is "were you doing." This is because the question is asking about a past action or activity, which requires the past continuous tense. The correct form of the past continuous tense for the pronoun "you" is "were you doing."Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which word form is not correct
- A.
Clothing
- B.
Clotheful
- C.
Clothe
- D.
Clothed
Correct Answer
B. ClothefulExplanation
The word "clotheful" is not a correct word form. The correct word forms are "clothing" (noun), "clothe" (verb), and "clothed" (past tense of the verb "clothe"). "Clotheful" is not a recognized word in the English language.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Nothing ______________ done when the boss is away.
- A.
Becomes
- B.
Gets
- C.
Been
- D.
Got
Correct Answer
B. GetsExplanation
When the boss is away, it is common for productivity to decrease or for no work to be done. The word "gets" in the given sentence implies that this lack of productivity or inaction is a natural consequence of the boss's absence. It suggests that when the boss is not present, there is a tendency for work to come to a halt or for employees to become less motivated.Rate this question:
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- 4.
English grammar is the worst language of any language. No, it is not. German grammar ___________________.
- A.
Was worse
- B.
Is worse
- C.
Is worst
- D.
Is good
Correct Answer
B. Is worseExplanation
The given correct answer is "is worse". This is because the sentence is comparing English grammar to German grammar, and stating that English grammar is worse than German grammar. The use of the verb "is" indicates the present tense and the comparative form "worse" is used to show that English grammar is of lower quality compared to German grammar.Rate this question:
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- 5.
We are going to party at the Shen's house. ______________________ house is on 5th street.
- A.
That
- B.
Thy
- C.
Their
- D.
They
Correct Answer
C. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "Their". In this sentence, the word "Their" is used to show possession. It indicates that the house belongs to Shen's family.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You can use my car ___________ tomorrow.
- A.
Yet
- B.
Since
- C.
Until
- D.
Around
Correct Answer
C. UntilExplanation
The word "until" is the correct answer because it indicates a specific point in time when the action of using the car will end. It implies that the speaker is allowing the person to use their car until a certain time tomorrow. The other options do not convey the same meaning of a specific time limit.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What ____________ your favourite food as a child ?
- A.
Will
- B.
Were
- C.
Would be
- D.
Is
Correct Answer
B. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because the question is asking about your favorite food as a child, indicating a past tense. "Were" is the past tense form of the verb "to be," which is appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 8.
______________________ you like ? I like Grapes and Mangoes.
- A.
What kind of fruit
- B.
What type of fruit do
- C.
How many fruits do
- D.
Types of fruits do
Correct Answer
B. What type of fruit doExplanation
The correct answer is "What type of fruit do". This question is asking about the type or kind of fruit that the person likes. The answer provided states that the person likes grapes and mangoes, indicating that these are the types of fruit they prefer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
I will speak ______________ Suzzanne when i see her.
- A.
Around
- B.
To
- C.
Towards
- D.
At
Correct Answer
B. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, the speaker is indicating their intention to speak directly to Suzzanne when they see her. The preposition "to" is used to show the direction of the action, indicating that the speaker wants to communicate with Suzzanne.Rate this question:
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- 10.
________________________________________________________ ? Adolph Hitler did.
- A.
Who start World War 2
- B.
Who started the Second World War
- C.
Who caused Second World War
- D.
Who did World War 2
Correct Answer
B. Who started the Second World WarExplanation
Adolf Hitler started the Second World War. As the leader of Nazi Germany, Hitler pursued aggressive territorial expansion and implemented policies that led to the invasion of Poland in 1939, which marked the beginning of the war. Hitler's ideology, militarization, and aggressive foreign policies were key factors in causing the outbreak of the Second World War.Rate this question:
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- 11.
I have never _____________________ such a boring book
- A.
Red
- B.
Rode
- C.
Read
- D.
Readen
Correct Answer
C. ReadExplanation
The correct answer is "read". The sentence is discussing someone's experience with a book, and the word "never" indicates that this person has not done this action before. The verb "read" is the correct past participle form in this context, indicating that the person has never engaged in the activity of reading such a boring book.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Please let me ________________ !!
- A.
Think
- B.
Have
- C.
Make
- D.
Put
Correct Answer
A. ThinkExplanation
The correct answer is "think" because the phrase "Please let me" indicates a request or permission, and the word "think" fits logically in this context. The other options, such as "have," "make," and "put," do not make sense in this sentence structure.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Why do you shop at Sun Market ?
- A.
Because its too less expensive
- B.
I shop there to save time
- C.
To save money
- D.
I shop at Sun Market because it is convenient
Correct Answer
D. I shop at Sun Market because it is convenientExplanation
The given answer states that the person shops at Sun Market because it is convenient. This implies that the person values convenience in their shopping experience and finds Sun Market to be a convenient option. Convenience could refer to factors such as the store's location, operating hours, product availability, or ease of shopping.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How do you write this using words? I live at 217 E 22nd St., Apt. 10
- A.
I live at the two hundred and seventeenth of East Twenty second street, Apartment Tenth
- B.
I live at Two one seven east, two two street, apartment one zero
- C.
I live at Two hundred and seventeen East, Twenty second street, Apartment Ten
- D.
I live at East Twenty-second Street, two hundred and seventeen, tenth apartment.
Correct Answer
C. I live at Two hundred and seventeen East, Twenty second street, Apartment TenExplanation
The correct answer is "I live at Two hundred and seventeen East, Twenty second street, Apartment Ten." This answer accurately represents the given address by correctly stating the street number, street name, and apartment number in the correct order and format.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How long was the trip to the mountains
- A.
It took four hours
- B.
It was about two hundred kilometers exactly
- C.
Its two weeks
- D.
We gone for the whole summer
Correct Answer
A. It took four hoursExplanation
The correct answer is "It took four hours" because the question is asking for the duration of the trip to the mountains. Out of the given options, only "It took four hours" provides a specific timeframe, indicating that the trip lasted for four hours.Rate this question:
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- 16.
If you were depressed, why didn't to talk to ___________ ?
- A.
Anyone
- B.
Everyone
- C.
All
- D.
One
Correct Answer
A. AnyoneExplanation
If you were depressed, you didn't talk to "Anyone" because this word implies that you could have reached out to anyone for support or assistance. It suggests that there were no limitations or restrictions on who you could have spoken to about your feelings of depression.Rate this question:
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- 17.
I have a big room with a window that opens __________ the sea.
- A.
Onto
- B.
From
- C.
Around
- D.
Of
Correct Answer
A. OntoExplanation
The correct answer is "onto". This preposition is used to indicate movement or direction towards the surface of something, in this case, the window opening towards the sea.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Mom, Can i play football in my room ?
- A.
Yes. You can. Go and play outside.
- B.
Can't. But can play outside.
- C.
No. You cannot. Go and play outside
- D.
No. You cannot play outside
Correct Answer
C. No. You cannot. Go and play outsideExplanation
The correct answer is "No. You cannot. Go and play outside." This response indicates that the person is not allowed to play football in their room and instead should go outside to play.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Isn't there anything better than this on TV ? I am Sorry, _______________________________ .
- A.
This is the most best show
- B.
There's nothing better
- C.
They isn't
- D.
No, there is something better than this.
Correct Answer
B. There's nothing betterExplanation
The correct answer is "there's nothing better". This response implies that the speaker believes that there is nothing of higher quality or more enjoyable than what is currently being watched on TV. It suggests that the speaker has not found any alternative options that they consider superior.Rate this question:
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- 20.
If he doesn't like it, he ___________ go to hell !!
- A.
Have to
- B.
Can
- C.
Would
- D.
Will
Correct Answer
B. CanExplanation
The phrase "he can go to hell" is an expression used to convey strong dislike or disregard for something or someone. In this context, the speaker is saying that if the person doesn't like something, they have the option to disregard it or ignore it completely. The word "can" implies that the person has the ability or choice to do so.Rate this question:
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- 21.
To improve your health, you _______________ exercise and quit smoking.
- A.
May
- B.
Could
- C.
Will
- D.
Can be able to
Correct Answer
B. CouldExplanation
The word "could" suggests a possibility or potential action. In the given sentence, using "could" implies that improving one's health is achievable through the actions of exercising and quitting smoking. It indicates that these actions are within the realm of possibility and can lead to improved health.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How many fishes are there in the sea ?
- A.
There are much fishes in the sea.
- B.
There are many fishes in the sea.
- C.
There are innumerable fishes in the sea.
- D.
There are millions of fishes in the sea.
Correct Answer
C. There are innumerable fishes in the sea. -
- 23.
I am American. I am from Boston. ______________ hair is brown.
- A.
Thy
- B.
Mine
- C.
My
- D.
I
Correct Answer
C. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "My". This is because the pronoun "my" is used to show possession, indicating that the speaker's hair is brown.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Where were your keys ?
- A.
They were onto the table.
- B.
They were on the room.
- C.
They were under the sofa.
- D.
They were not in my pocket. It was in my table.
Correct Answer
C. They were under the sofa.Explanation
The correct answer is "They were under the sofa." This implies that the keys were located beneath the sofa.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Change this verb to past tense. Go
- A.
Gone
- B.
Went
- C.
Goes
- D.
Going
Correct Answer
B. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "Went" because it is the past tense form of the verb "go". In this context, the sentence is asking for the verb to be changed to past tense, indicating that the action has already occurred.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Write something about your ambition . (Minimum 200 characters)
- 27.
Write something about your memorable day or moment in life . (Minimum 250 characters)
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