English Grammar Test For SEO Content Writers
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Hello. Welcome to the Zallas Technologies English Grammar Test for SEO Content Writers. Be sure to answer as many questions as you can in the time allowed.
There are 30 assorted multiple choice questions in this exam, which you must complete within half an hour. You will be tested on the following grammar points: -Conditonals-Subject-Verb agreement-Modal Auxiliary Verbs-Phrasal Verbs-Countable and Uncountable Nouns-Preposition Use As soon as you receive your score, please take a screen capture of your "certificate" (only visible if you score 80% or higher (PrtScr + Control C) and email it to paulo@zallas. Com.
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If I have time to wash my car, I ________ do it.
- A.
Would
- B.
Could
- C.
Will
- D.
Must not
Correct Answer
C. WillExplanation
The word "will" is the correct answer because it indicates a future action. The sentence suggests that the person has the intention or willingness to wash their car if they have the time.Rate this question:
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- 2.
I would lower taxes if I _____ the President.
- A.
Will be
- B.
Would be
- C.
Were
- D.
Am
- E.
Might be
Correct Answer
C. WereExplanation
conditional IIRate this question:
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- 3.
Andrew was talking about his girlfriend at work when he ________ because his wife walked into the room.
- A.
Butt in
- B.
Shut down
- C.
Broke off
- D.
Stood out
Correct Answer
C. Broke offExplanation
Andrew was talking about his girlfriend at work when he broke off because his wife walked into the room. This means that Andrew abruptly stopped talking about his girlfriend when his wife entered the room. The phrase "broke off" is commonly used to describe the sudden interruption or termination of a conversation or activity. In this context, it implies that Andrew immediately ceased discussing his girlfriend to avoid any awkwardness or confrontation with his wife.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the choices below would be INCORRECT for this sentence:"If she had a million dollars, she ___________ take a year long vacation."
- A.
Would
- B.
Will
- C.
Could
- D.
Might
Correct Answer
A. WouldExplanation
conditional IIRate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the phrase which best completes the conditional statement. 1. If it rains, _________________.
- A.
Her father would have picked her up
- B.
Her father will have picked her up
- C.
Her father picked her up
- D.
Her father picks her up
Correct Answer
B. Her father will have picked her upExplanation
The correct phrase to complete the first conditional statement is:
"her father will have picked her up"
So, the complete sentence would be: "If it rains, her father will have picked her up."
The first conditional is used to talk about future events that are likely to happen if a certain condition is met. In this case, if it rains, it is likely that her father will have picked her up in the future.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Daniel is amazing. He can ___________ the name of every major basketball player in the NBA today.
- A.
Rattle off
- B.
Rattle of
- C.
Rattle
- D.
Roll out
Correct Answer
A. Rattle offExplanation
The phrase "rattle off" means to quickly and effortlessly list or recite something. In this context, it means that Daniel can effortlessly remember and recite the names of every major basketball player in the NBA today.Rate this question:
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- 7.
My best friend lives ______ 11th Street.
- A.
In
- B.
At
- C.
On
- D.
Around
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because when indicating a specific address or street, we use the preposition "on."Rate this question:
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- 8.
I'll be ______________ their goldfish while they are away on holiday.
- A.
Looking at
- B.
Looking for
- C.
Looking after
- D.
Looking over
Correct Answer
C. Looking afterExplanation
The correct answer is "looking after" because it implies taking care of someone or something in their absence. In this context, the person is responsible for taking care of the goldfish while the owners are on holiday. "Looking at" suggests simply observing or examining the goldfish, "looking for" implies searching for something, and "looking over" implies inspecting or reviewing something. None of these options convey the idea of taking care of the goldfish.Rate this question:
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- 9.
By the time they arrive, we ________________ our homework
- A.
Finished
- B.
Will have finished
- C.
Are finishing
- D.
Will finish
Correct Answer
B. Will have finishedExplanation
This question is testing the understanding of future perfect tense. "Will have finished" is the correct answer because it indicates that the action of finishing the homework will be completed before the arrival of "they". The use of "will have" in the answer choice indicates a future action that will be completed in the future before another specified time or event.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Spot the error/s in the following sentence: The editor adviced her to read Elements of Style. A B
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
A or B
Correct Answer
C. Both A and BExplanation
Both A and B are incorrect in the given sentence. In option A, "adviced" should be replaced with "advised" as it is the correct past tense form of the verb "advise". In option B, the title "Elements of Style" should be italicized or placed in quotation marks to indicate that it is a book title. The correct sentence would be: The editor advised her to read "Elements of Style."Rate this question:
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- 11.
When I stopped __________ to Marie, she was cooking dinner for her kids.
- A.
Speaking
- B.
To speak
- C.
Speak
- D.
Spoken
Correct Answer
B. To speakExplanation
The correct answer is "to speak". The verb "stopped" requires the infinitive form of the verb "to speak" to maintain parallelism and grammatical consistency in the sentence. The phrase "to Marie" is an adverbial phrase indicating who the speaker stopped speaking to. The sentence implies that the speaker interrupted their conversation with Marie while she was cooking dinner for her kids.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The conference room _______________ for a meeting today.
- A.
Is used
- B.
Is used up
- C.
Was used
- D.
Is being used
Correct Answer
D. Is being usedExplanation
The correct answer is "is being used." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and it indicates that the conference room is currently in use for a meeting today. The phrase "is being used" emphasizes the ongoing action of using the room at the present moment.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I was __________ to be at the meeting this morning.
- A.
Suppose
- B.
Supposed
- C.
Supposing
- D.
Supposedly
Correct Answer
B. SupposedExplanation
The correct answer is "supposed." In this sentence, "supposed" is the past participle form of the verb "suppose." It is used to indicate an obligation or expectation. The sentence suggests that the speaker had an obligation or expectation to be at the meeting this morning.Rate this question:
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- 14.
We ____________ basketball every day when we were young.
- A.
Use to
- B.
Would play
- C.
Were playing
- D.
Were used to play
Correct Answer
B. Would playExplanation
The correct answer is "would play." This is because the phrase "when we were young" indicates a past habitual action, and "would play" is the correct construction for describing repeated actions in the past.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Clarice: Why are your hands so dirty? Hannibal: I _______________ in the garden.
- A.
Was working
- B.
Worked
- C.
Have been working
- D.
Have worked
Correct Answer
C. Have been workingExplanation
Hannibal's hands are dirty because he has been working in the garden. The phrase "have been working" indicates ongoing action in the past, suggesting that Hannibal has been actively engaged in gardening recently.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Did you remember __________ the door?
- A.
Locking the door
- B.
To lock
- C.
Lock
- D.
Having locked
Correct Answer
B. To lockExplanation
The given sentence is asking if the person remembered to do something with the door. The correct answer is "to lock" because it is the appropriate infinitive form of the verb "lock" that matches the structure of the sentence. The other options ("locking the door," "lock," and "having locked") are not grammatically correct in this context.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which model __________ 300 k.p.h.?
- A.
Does go
- B.
Have gone
- C.
Goes
- D.
Go
Correct Answer
C. GoesExplanation
The correct answer is "goes". This is because the word "goes" is the correct form of the verb "go" to match the subject "model". The sentence is asking which model is capable of reaching a speed of 300 k.p.h., and "goes" correctly indicates the present tense action of the model being able to achieve that speed.Rate this question:
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- 18.
That is the man __________ grandfather founded this organization.
- A.
Who
- B.
Who's
- C.
Whose
- D.
Which
Correct Answer
C. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "whose". This is because "whose" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or association. In this sentence, it is used to show that the man's grandfather is the one who founded the organization.Rate this question:
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- 19.
I could hardly ________ the sign in the distance.
- A.
Make out
- B.
Look out
- C.
Make up
- D.
Watch out
Correct Answer
A. Make outExplanation
The phrase "make out" means to perceive or see something, often with difficulty. In this context, the speaker is saying that they were unable to clearly see or read the sign in the distance. The other options, such as "look out," "make up," and "watch out," do not convey the same meaning of struggling to see something.Rate this question:
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- 20.
They'll get up __________the crack of dawn, drink cofee __________ the lawn and have a swim __________ the lake.
- A.
At, in, on
- B.
At, on, in
- C.
In, at, on
- D.
At, on, at
Correct Answer
B. At, on, inExplanation
The correct answer is "at, on, in". The phrase "get up at the crack of dawn" means to wake up very early in the morning. "Drink coffee on the lawn" suggests that they will enjoy their coffee while sitting on the lawn. Lastly, "have a swim in the lake" indicates that they will go swimming in the lake.Rate this question:
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- 21.
He drove the car ____________ the parking lot and went home.
- A.
Out
- B.
Out of
- C.
Outside
- D.
Into
Correct Answer
B. Out ofExplanation
The correct answer is "out of". This preposition is used to indicate movement from inside a place to the outside. In this context, it implies that the person drove the car from inside the parking lot to the outside of it before going home.Rate this question:
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- 22.
The Constitution guarantees freedom of _________ so that we can put ideas down in writing and communicate freely.
- A.
Speech
- B.
Country
- C.
The press
- D.
The people
Correct Answer
C. The pressExplanation
The Constitution guarantees freedom of the press so that we can put ideas down in writing and communicate freely. This freedom allows journalists and media organizations to report news, express opinions, and hold those in power accountable. It ensures that information is accessible to the public and helps to maintain a well-informed citizenry, which is essential for a functioning democracy.Rate this question:
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- 23.
You ____________ here. The amount should be $145.28, not $132.58.
- A.
Slipped out
- B.
Slip up
- C.
Slipped up
- D.
Stuck out
Correct Answer
C. Slipped upExplanation
The phrase "slipped up" means to make a mistake or error. In this context, it suggests that someone made a mistake in calculating the amount, resulting in it being $132.58 instead of the correct amount of $145.28.Rate this question:
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- 24.
She wished she ___________ the new iPhone.
- A.
Bought
- B.
Has bought
- C.
Had bought
- D.
Will buy
Correct Answer
C. Had boughtExplanation
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- 25.
You'll be leaving for London soon, ___________?
- A.
Aren't you
- B.
Won't you
- C.
Don't you
- D.
Shall you
Correct Answer
B. Won't youExplanation
The correct answer is "won't you." This is because the question is asking for confirmation or agreement with the statement that the person will be leaving for London soon. The phrase "won't you" is commonly used in English to seek agreement or confirmation, especially in questions like this.Rate this question:
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Which word makes the following sentence grammatically incorect?I would like informations.
- A.
I
- B.
Would
- C.
Like
- D.
Informations
Correct Answer
D. InformationsExplanation
The word "informations" makes the sentence grammatically incorrect. The correct form of the word should be "information" because "information" is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form.Rate this question:
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