Take The English Grammar Practice Test!

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    Which is the correct spelling?

    • Activate
    • Activete
    • Acktivate
    • Actavate
    • Actavaite
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  • 2. 

    What is a synonym of the word "help"?

    • Hinder

    • Change

    • Tired

    • Assist

    • Explain

    Correct Answer
    A. Assist
    Explanation
    The word "assist" is a synonym of "help" because both words convey the idea of providing support or aid to someone. They can be used interchangeably in sentences such as "Can you help me carry these boxes?" or "Can you assist me with this project?" In both cases, the intention is to offer assistance or aid to someone in need.

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  • 3. 

    Fill in the blank: "What would you _________ for this customer?"

    • Rocommend

    • Reckomend

    • Recommend

    • Recomend

    Correct Answer
    A. Recommend
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "recommend." In this sentence, the word "recommend" is used to inquire about what action or solution the person would suggest or advise for the customer.

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  • 4. 

    Fill in the blank:  "________ such a friendly person."

    • Your

    • You're

    • Your'e

    Correct Answer
    A. You're
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "You're." This is a contraction of "you are," which fits grammatically in the sentence. The other options, "Your" and "Your'e," are incorrect. While “your” is correctly spelled, it is not the spelling required to make this sentence correct. “Your” is an adjective used to show possession, such as in the sentence “This is your house.” “You’re” is the spelling used when describing someone you are talking to, as it is the contraction of “you” and “are.”

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  • 5. 

    Fill in the blank: "I would be happy to ______ you."

    • Assisst

    • Assit

    • Asist

    • Assist

    • Assest

    Correct Answer
    A. Assist
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "assist". "Assist" is the correct spelling of the word, which means to help or support someone. In the given sentence, the speaker is expressing their willingness to provide assistance to the person they are addressing.

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  • 6. 

    Which is the correct spelling?

    • Tomarrow

    • Tomorrow

    • Tamorrow

    • Tomorow

    • Tommorrow

    Correct Answer
    A. Tomorrow
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "tomorrow."

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  • 7. 

    Fill in the blank. "I'm afraid ______ not in stock at this time."

    • Its'

    • It's

    • Its

    Correct Answer
    A. It's
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "it's." In this sentence, "it's" is the contraction of "it is." The phrase "I'm afraid it's not in stock at this time" indicates that the item being referred to is not currently available.

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  • 8. 

    Fill in the blank:  "I cannot believe ______ coming over!"

    • Their

    • There

    • They're

    Correct Answer
    A. They're
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "they're". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing disbelief about someone coming over. "They're" is the contraction of "they are", which is the appropriate choice in this context. "Their" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, and "there" is an adverb indicating a place or location.

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  • 9. 

    Fill in the blank: "I ____________ for that inconvenience to you."

    • Apollogize

    • Appologize

    • Applogise

    • Apologize

    • Apalogize

    Correct Answer
    A. Apologize
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "apologize." This is the correct spelling of the word that means to express regret or say sorry for causing inconvenience to someone.

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  • 10. 

    Which is the correct spelling?

    • Inconveinence

    • Inconvenience

    • Inconvienience

    • Incanvenience

    • Inconveneince

    Correct Answer
    A. Inconvenience
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Inconvenience." This word refers to a state or quality of being inconvenient, causing trouble or difficulty. The incorrect options provided in the question have misspellings such as "Inconveinence," "Inconvienience," "Incanvenience," and "Inconveneince."

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  • 11. 

    Which is the correct spelling?

    • Accquire

    • Ackquire

    • Acquire

    • Aquire

    Correct Answer
    A. Acquire
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "acquire".

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  • 12. 

    What is the correct spelling?

    • Guarante

    • Guarentee

    • Gaurantee

    • Garuntee

    • Guarantee

    Correct Answer
    A. Guarantee
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "guarantee." The other options provided in the question are misspellings of the word

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  • 13. 

    Which is the correct spelling?

    • Humorous

    • Humerous

    • Humurous

    • Homorous

    Correct Answer
    A. Humorous
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "humorous." This word refers to something that is funny or causing laughter. The other options, "humerous," "humurous," and "homorous," are incorrect spellings and do not exist in the English language.

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  • 14. 

    Fill in the blank: "I'm very ____________ for your assistance."

    • Greatful

    • Gratefull

    • Greatfull

    • Gratful

    • Grateful

    Correct Answer
    A. Grateful
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "grateful". This word is the correct spelling of the adjective used to express gratitude or appreciation for someone's assistance.

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  • 15. 

    Which is the correct spelling?

    • Privelidge

    • Privilege

    • Priveledge

    • Privlege

    • Priviledge

    Correct Answer
    A. Privilege
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "privilege." This word refers to a special right or advantage that is given to a particular person or group. It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate a benefit or entitlement that is not available to everyone.

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Heather is an educator, with four years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching. She is skilled in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently works as an Elementary School Teacher at Pinellas County Schools. She made a career transition one year ago to explore a new path in writing and copy editing. Heather's specialization lies in curriculum development and educational materials, but she maintains versatility to work across various industries. Known for her keen attention to detail and a deep passion for language, she possesses a sharp eye for precision.

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