An All In One English Quiz To Test Your Grammar And Vocabulary!
In linguistics, the grammar of a natural language is its set of structural constraints on speakers' or writers' composition of clauses, phrases, and words.
A vocabulary, also known as a wordstock or word-stock, is a set of familiar words within a person's language.
This is an all in one English quiz to test your grammar and vocabulary!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Complete the text with the -ing or to infinitive form of given verbs. There are two extra verbs. A recent investigation into the human brain found that those struggling (1) …………………………..…... a puzzle or problem should give up (2) …………………………..…... at the page and should watch or read something funny or uplifting. Researchers suggest (3) …………………………..…... a comedy sketch or a film that people know will bring a smile to their face. They claim you should avoid (4) …………………………..…... time watching horror films or TV programmes with sad scenes, as by feeding your negative emotions, you risk (5) …………………………..…... inspiration. They promise that by considering this advice, you will gain additional insight and be able to find solutions to your puzzles or problems more quickly.
- lose • make • solve • spend • stare • take • watch
- 2.
The night before the exam, Tom tried his hardest to (1) articulate/memorise/interpret all of the irregular verbs on the list, an activity he perceived (2) like/so/as boring. After about half an hour he found his mind (3) grasping/struggling/wandering to his favourite TV series. ‘I wish I had a (4) grasp/gift/way for learning languages,’ he moaned. After another half an hour of staring at the page he couldn’t (5) recall/perceive/grasp a single verb. Then he started reading the list out loud and within 20 minutes he had learned the lot!
- 3.
Anna: Hey, Jane, what are you doing? Jane: It’s my new hobby. I’ve started (1) …………… decoupage. Anna: What’s that? Jane: Basically, it’s decorating things by sticking on paper and tissue paper. Look, I’ve made these jewellery boxes for my mum. Anna: Wow! They’re beautiful! How do you do it? Jane: Well, I begin by buying some of these boxes on the Internet. They only cost about €8 each. I prefer (2) …………… special tissue paper because it sticks better. I recommend (3) …………… a good paper glue, too. I’ve created the designs by myself. I didn’t come up with the idea though, I saw it on the Internet. Anna: Wow! Can I have a go? Jane: Of course, try to avoid (4) …………… your fingers stuck to the paper as it tears easily. Don’t forget (5) …………… the top on the glue, otherwise it will go dry. Anna: OK. Let's get started!
- 4.
After her first psychology seminar on ‘the mind’, Jenny felt she hadn’t fully caught (1) …………………………..…... to what the lecturer was explaining. She had only picked (2) …………………………..…... a few of the ideas so she asked her friend Sasha if she could help her piece (3) …………………………..…... the missing information. They looked at each other’s notes and came up (4) …………………………..…... some ideas as to what the lecturer was trying to say. Talking it (5) …………………………..…... with a friend helped make things clearer, and after a bit of reading on the subject, Jenny felt she had a much clearer understanding of the seminar.
- 5.
Complete the dialogue with the correct answer, A, B or C. Jane: It’s my new hobby. I’ve started (1) …………… decoupage.
- A.
Do
- B.
Doing
- C.
Done
Correct Answer
B. DoingExplanation
The correct answer is "doing". In the dialogue, Jane is talking about her new hobby and she says "I've started (1) doing decoupage." This indicates that she has started the action of doing decoupage as her new hobby.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Jane: I recommend (3) …………… a good paper glue, too. I’ve created the designs by myself. I didn’t come up with the idea though, I saw it on the Internet.
- A.
You to buy
- B.
Buy
- C.
Buying
Correct Answer
C. BuyingExplanation
The correct answer is "buying". The speaker, Jane, is recommending something to the listener. In this case, she is recommending the act of buying a good paper glue. She mentions that she created the designs herself but got the idea from the internet, implying that she is suggesting the listener to also buy the glue to recreate the designs.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Jane: Of course, try to avoid (4) …………… your fingers stuck to the paper as it tears easily.
- A.
Get
- B.
To get
- C.
Getting
Correct Answer
C. GettingExplanation
The correct answer is "getting". In this context, Jane is advising someone to avoid a certain action in order to prevent their fingers from getting stuck to the paper. The verb "getting" is the present participle form of "get", which is used to indicate an ongoing action.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Jane: Don’t forget (5) …………… the top on the glue, otherwise it will go dry.
- A.
Putting
- B.
To put
- C.
Put
Correct Answer
B. To putExplanation
The correct answer is "to put" because it is the infinitive form of the verb and it fits grammatically in the sentence. The sentence is giving a warning or instruction to not forget to put the top on the glue in order to prevent it from drying out.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A recent investigation into the human brain found that those struggling ________ a puzzle or problem should give up (2) …………………………..…... at the page and should watch or read something funny or uplifting.
Correct Answer
to solveExplanation
The investigation suggests that when individuals are struggling to solve a puzzle or problem, they should give up trying to solve it and instead engage in something funny or uplifting, such as watching or reading something entertaining. This implies that taking a break from the problem-solving process and shifting focus to something enjoyable can help individuals find new perspectives or mental clarity, ultimately aiding in finding a solution.Rate this question:
- 10.
A recent investigation into the human brain found that those struggling (1) …………………………..…... a puzzle or problem should give up ________ at the page and should watch or read something funny or uplifting.
Correct Answer
staring - 11.
Researchers suggest ________ a comedy sketch or a film that people know will bring a smile to their face.
Correct Answer
watchingExplanation
The researchers suggest watching a comedy sketch or a film that people know will bring a smile to their face. This activity is recommended because it is believed to have a positive impact on one's mood and overall well-being. By engaging in something enjoyable and humorous, individuals can experience a boost in their mood and feel happier. This suggestion aligns with the idea that laughter and entertainment can have therapeutic effects and help improve one's emotional state.Rate this question:
- 12.
They claim you should avoid ________ time watching horror films or TV programmes with sad scenes, as by feeding your negative emotions, you risk (5) …………………………..…... inspiration.
Correct Answer
spendingExplanation
By spending time watching horror films or TV programmes with sad scenes, you are exposing yourself to negative emotions. This can potentially dampen your mood and mindset, making it difficult to feel inspired. By avoiding such content, you are protecting yourself from the negative impact it may have on your emotions and allowing yourself to be more open to positive experiences and inspiration.Rate this question:
- 13.
They claim you should avoid (4) …………………………..…... time watching horror films or TV programmes with sad scenes, as by feeding your negative emotions, you risk ________ inspiration.
Correct Answer
losingExplanation
Watching horror films or TV programmes with sad scenes can feed negative emotions, which can be detrimental to one's mental well-being. By indulging in these negative emotions, there is a risk of losing inspiration. This suggests that negative emotions can hinder creativity and motivation, making it important to avoid activities that contribute to these emotions.Rate this question:
- 14.
Jane: Well, I begin by buying some of these boxes on the Internet. They only cost about €8 each. I prefer (2) …………… special tissue paper because it sticks better.
- A.
To use
- B.
Use
- C.
Uses
Correct Answer
A. To useExplanation
Jane is discussing her process of buying boxes on the Internet. She mentions that she prefers a certain type of tissue paper because it sticks better. The phrase "to use" indicates that she is referring to the purpose or intention of buying the boxes - she buys them in order to use them with the special tissue paper.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Choose the correct alternatives to complete the text. The night before the exam, Tom tried his hardest to (1) articulate/memorise/interpret all of the irregular verbs on the list ....
- A.
Articulate
- B.
Memorise
- C.
Interpret
Correct Answer
B. MemoriseExplanation
Tom tried his hardest to memorise all of the irregular verbs on the list the night before the exam.Rate this question:
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- 16.
... an activity he perceived (2) like/so/as boring.
- A.
Like
- B.
So
- C.
As
Correct Answer
C. AsExplanation
The word "as" is the correct answer because it is used to compare two things that are equal or similar. In this case, the person perceives the activity to be boring, so the word "as" is used to show the similarity between his perception and the boring nature of the activity.Rate this question:
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- 17.
After about half an hour he found his mind (3) grasping/struggling/wandering to his favourite TV series.
- A.
Grasping
- B.
Struggling
- C.
Wandering
Correct Answer
C. WanderingExplanation
The word "wandering" is the correct answer because it implies that the person's mind was drifting or wandering towards his favorite TV series. This suggests that the person was not able to focus or concentrate on what he was supposed to be doing, as his thoughts kept going back to the TV series.Rate this question:
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- 18.
‘I wish I had a (4) grasp/gift/way for learning languages,’ he moaned.
- A.
Grasp
- B.
Gift
- C.
Way
Correct Answer
B. GiftExplanation
The word "gift" is the correct answer because it fits the context of the sentence. The person is expressing a desire or longing for a natural ability or talent for learning languages. The word "gift" implies that this ability would come easily or effortlessly to them, like a talent or special skill. The other options, "grasp" and "way," do not convey the same meaning and do not fit as well in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 19.
After another half an hour of staring at the page he couldn’t (5) recall/perceive/grasp a single verb.
- A.
Recall
- B.
Percieve
- C.
Grasp
Correct Answer
A. RecallExplanation
The person in the passage has been staring at the page for half an hour and is unable to remember or bring to mind any verbs. The word "recall" means to remember something that has been forgotten, which fits perfectly in this context. "Perceive" means to become aware of something through the senses, which is not applicable in this situation. "Grasp" means to understand something, but it doesn't fit because the person is not struggling to understand the verbs, but rather to remember them. Therefore, "recall" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Complete the text with one word in each gap. After her first psychology seminar on ‘the mind’, Jenny felt she hadn’t fully caught ________ to what the lecturer was explaining.
Correct Answer
onExplanation
Jenny felt she hadn't fully caught on to what the lecturer was explaining.Rate this question:
- 21.
She had only picked ________a few of the ideas so she asked her friend Sasha if she could help her piece (3) …………………………..…... the missing information.
Correct Answer
upExplanation
The word "up" fits logically in the sentence because it suggests that the person had only selected a few ideas and now needs help to complete the missing information. The phrase "piece up" means to put together or assemble, which aligns with the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
- 22.
She had only picked (2) …………………………..…. a few of the ideas so she asked her friend Sasha if she could help her piece ________ the missing information.
Correct Answer
togetherExplanation
The sentence states that the person had only picked a few ideas and needed help to piece together the missing information. The word "together" fits logically in the blank as it indicates that the person wants help in assembling or combining the ideas.Rate this question:
- 23.
They looked at each other’s notes and came up ________ some ideas as to what the lecturer was trying to say.
Correct Answer
withExplanation
The word "with" is the correct answer because it indicates that the individuals looked at each other's notes and collaborated to generate ideas together.Rate this question:
- 24.
Talking it ________ with a friend helped make things clearer, and after a bit of reading on the subject, Jenny felt she had a much clearer understanding of the seminar.
Correct Answer
throughExplanation
Jenny felt that talking it through with a friend helped make things clearer and after doing some reading on the subject, she had a much clearer understanding of the seminar.Rate this question:
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