Basic Grammar Test! Rectify The Error! Trivia Quiz
Do you know how to use words in the correct form so that a desire meaning for a sentence can be achieve and ensuring that a sentence is grammatically correct following laid down rules of the language? Below is a basic grammar test where you will be expected to rectify the errors in order to complete the sentences correctly. Think you are up to the task? Be sure to give it a try to find out!.
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How ___ packages are you shipping out?
- A.
Many
- B.
Much
- C.
More
Correct Answer
A. ManyExplanation
The correct answer is "many" because the question is asking about the number of packages being shipped out. "Many" is used to refer to a large number of countable objects, while "much" is used for uncountable nouns and "more" is used to compare quantities.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The big company meeting is .
- A.
On room 256 in Tuesday
- B.
In room 256 in Tuesday
- C.
On room 256 on Tuesday
- D.
In room 256 on Tuesday
Correct Answer
D. In room 256 on TuesdayExplanation
The correct answer is "in room 256 on Tuesday" because it correctly uses the preposition "in" to indicate the location of the big company meeting, which is room 256. It also correctly uses the preposition "on" to indicate the day of the meeting, which is Tuesday.Rate this question:
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- 3.
___ the package been picked up?
- A.
Have
- B.
Haven't
- C.
Has
- D.
Was
Correct Answer
C. HasExplanation
The correct answer is "Has" because it agrees with the subject "the package" which is singular. "Has" is the present tense form of the verb "to have" used with third person singular subjects.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which three verbs all have the same final sound?
- A.
Sneezed, played, watched
- B.
Looked, studied, washed
- C.
Missed, laughed, clapped
- D.
Worked, answered, blogged
Correct Answer
C. Missed, laughed, clappedExplanation
The three verbs "missed," "laughed," and "clapped" all have the same final sound, which is the "-ed" sound.Rate this question:
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- 5.
He ___ have the right address.
- A.
Don't
- B.
Doesn't
- C.
Hasn't
- D.
Still
Correct Answer
B. Doesn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't" because it is the correct form of the verb "to do" in the third person singular (he/she/it). In this sentence, "doesn't" is used to negate the verb "have" and indicate that he does not possess or know the correct address.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Do you know ___?
- A.
What country is this going to
- B.
What is the country this is going to
- C.
What country this is going to
- D.
What country will this going to
Correct Answer
C. What country this is going toExplanation
The correct answer is "what country this is going to." This is the correct question structure to ask about the destination of something or someone. The other options have incorrect word order or grammar.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Mr. Richards went to the post office buy some stamps.
- A.
Because
- B.
In order
- C.
For
- D.
To
Correct Answer
D. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". The word "to" is used to indicate the purpose or intention of an action. In this case, Mr. Richards went to the post office with the intention of buying some stamps.Rate this question:
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- 8.
If you ___, we can make those changes right now.
- A.
Likes
- B.
Would like
- C.
Must like
- D.
Would like to
Correct Answer
B. Would likeExplanation
The correct answer is "would like" because it is the appropriate phrase to express a desire or preference in a polite manner. In the given sentence, the speaker is suggesting that if the person wants something to be changed, they can do it immediately. The phrase "would like" conveys a polite request or willingness to have the changes made.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The driver ___ on the door and I was home.
- A.
Doesn't knock
- B.
Haven't knocked
- C.
Didn't knock
- D.
Had knock
Correct Answer
C. Didn't knockExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't knock" because the sentence is in the past tense and "didn't knock" is the correct negative form of the verb "knock" in the past tense. It indicates that the driver did not perform the action of knocking on the door, and as a result, the speaker was already at home.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The driver gave me the label and I filled right away.
- A.
It out
- B.
It
- C.
Them out
- D.
Them
Correct Answer
A. It outExplanation
The correct answer is "it out." In this sentence, the driver gave the speaker a label, and the speaker immediately filled it out. The pronoun "it" refers to the label that was given.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Eastern Airlines is its great on-time record. Its planes are almost never late!
- A.
Famous about
- B.
Famous with
- C.
Known by
- D.
Known for
Correct Answer
D. Known forExplanation
Eastern Airlines is known for its great on-time record because its planes are almost never late. This suggests that the airline has a reputation for being punctual and reliable, which is likely well-known among travelers.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Karen and Steve are my best friends. I know I can count them for anything.
- A.
At
- B.
On
- C.
To
- D.
With
Correct Answer
B. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it is used to indicate a close relationship or connection between people. In this context, it suggests that Karen and Steve are reliable and trustworthy friends who can be relied upon for anything.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Choose the sentence that sounds best.
- A.
You using your own account?
- B.
You are using your own account?
- C.
Are you using your own account?
- D.
Are you use your own account?
Correct Answer
C. Are you using your own account?Explanation
The correct answer is "Are you using your own account?" because it is a grammatically correct question that uses the correct subject-verb agreement and word order. The other options either have incorrect verb forms or incorrect word order, making them grammatically incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Thank you ___.
- A.
For holding
- B.
To hold
- C.
For hold
- D.
For the hold
Correct Answer
A. For holdingExplanation
The correct answer is "for holding." This is because "for holding" is the correct prepositional phrase that follows the verb "thank you." It is used to express gratitude towards someone for their act of holding or keeping something.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Marcus was born in Germany, and .
- A.
So did Johan
- B.
Too was Johan
- C.
Johan did too
- D.
Johan was too
Correct Answer
D. Johan was tooExplanation
The correct answer is "Johan was too." This answer is correct because it completes the sentence by stating that Johan also was born in Germany, just like Marcus.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Choose the sentence that sounds best.
- A.
Right now, I’m going to calculate for you the rate.
- B.
I’m going to calculate the rate for you, right now.
- C.
I’m going to calculate the rate now for you.
- D.
The rate I’m going to calculate for you right now.
Correct Answer
B. I’m going to calculate the rate for you, right now.Explanation
The sentence "I’m going to calculate the rate for you, right now." sounds the best because it follows a natural and clear sentence structure. The placement of "right now" at the end of the sentence emphasizes the immediacy of the action.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Before to bed last night, I took two aspirin with a large glass of water.
- A.
I went
- B.
I go
- C.
Having to go
- D.
To go
Correct Answer
A. I wentExplanation
The correct answer is "I went". The sentence is describing an action that happened in the past, so the past tense "went" is the correct form to use.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Why to New York City last month? Was it for business?
- A.
Did you went
- B.
Did you go
- C.
Were you go
- D.
Do you go
Correct Answer
B. Did you goExplanation
The correct answer is "did you go." In this question, we are asking about a past event (going to New York City last month), so we need to use the past tense. "Did you go" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to go" in the question.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The teacher explained the lesson well, but Mark anything about the lesson.
- A.
Don't understood
- B.
Doesn't understand
- C.
Didn't understand
- D.
Didn't understood
Correct Answer
C. Didn't understandExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, so we need to use the past tense form of the verb "understand." "Don't understood" and "doesn't understand" are incorrect because they use the present tense form of the verb. "Didn't understood" is also incorrect because it uses the past tense form of the verb "do" instead of "understand." Therefore, the correct answer is "didn't understand."Rate this question:
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