Choose The Correct One In This Grammar Quiz
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Do you want to see how well you understand grammar? Take this grammar quiz and choose the correct one. Here, we have a few sentences to check your grammar knowledge and practice. You just need to pick the correct option relevant to the given question. Your answers will then be evaluated for the quiz results. Hope you score 100% on this quiz. Go for it! Do share the quiz results with your friends and challenge them to see who scores better.
- 1.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
- A.
It's been three weeks since we last saw him.
- B.
Its been three weaks since we last saw him.
- C.
It's been three weaks since we last seen him.
- D.
Its been three weeks since we last seen him.
- E.
It's been three weeks since we last seen him.
Correct Answer
A. It's been three weeks since we last saw him.Explanation
The correct answer is "It's been three weeks since we last saw him." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the contraction "It's" to indicate "It has" and the past tense "saw" to indicate an action that occurred in the past. Additionally, the word "weeks" is spelled correctly.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
- A.
There dog ran away while they were in the park.
- B.
Their dog ran away while they were in the park.
- C.
Their dog ran away while they where in the park.
- D.
There dog ran away while they where in the park.
- E.
There dog did ran away while they were in the park.
Correct Answer
B. Their dog ran away while they were in the park.Explanation
The correct answer is "Their dog ran away while they were in the park." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the possessive pronoun "their" to show ownership of the dog, and it uses the correct form of the verb "were" to match the plural subject "they."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the sentence that uses punctuation incorrectly.
- A.
While you are out, can you please pick me up a coffee?
- B.
Can you please pick me up a coffee, while you are out.
- C.
Please, pick me up a coffee while you are out.
- D.
Pick me up a coffee, please, while you are out.
- E.
While you are out pick me up a coffee.
Correct Answer
B. Can you please pick me up a coffee, while you are out.Explanation
The sentence "Can you please pick me up a coffee, while you are out." uses punctuation incorrectly. The comma should not be placed before the conjunction "while".Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank: Despite her better judgment, she decided to go to _________ house.
- A.
There
- B.
They're
- C.
Their
- D.
They'r
Correct Answer
C. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "their" because it is the possessive form of "they". In this context, it suggests that the person decided to go to the house belonging to someone else or a group of people.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Pick the grammatically correct sentence.
- A.
He take the train to get to work.
- B.
He took the trains to get to work.
- C.
He taking the train to get to work.
- D.
He takes the train get to work.
- E.
He took the train for to work.
Correct Answer
D. He takes the train get to work.Explanation
This sentence is in the present tense and correctly uses "takes," which agrees with the subject "He." The phrase "to get to work" correctly indicates the purpose of taking the train. The sentence communicates that he regularly uses the train as his means of transportation to work.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Pick the grammatically incorrect question.
- A.
What is the reason for your call today?
- B.
Where are we going tonight?
- C.
How many times have I asked you to do that?
- D.
Are you sure that you don't have no shirts left?
- E.
Where are you from?
Correct Answer
D. Are you sure that you don't have no shirts left?Explanation
The correct answer is "Are you sure that you don't have no shirts left?" This question contains a double negative, which is grammatically incorrect. The correct form would be "Are you sure that you don't have any shirts left?"Rate this question:
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- 7.
Pick the best verb to complete the following sentence.On the outside, she appeared calm. However, she ______________ frightened.
- A.
Look
- B.
Looked
- C.
Sounded
- D.
Heard
- E.
Listened
Correct Answer
C. SoundedExplanation
The verb "sounded" is the best choice to complete the sentence because it indicates that there was an audible indication of her being frightened. The sentence suggests that although she appeared calm on the outside, there was something in her tone or manner of speaking that conveyed her true emotions of fear.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Pick the best answer.Do you have any pets?
- A.
I have no pets.
- B.
I got no pets.
- C.
I don't have no pets.
- D.
I have got no pets.
- E.
I don't got any pets.
Correct Answer
A. I have no pets.Explanation
The correct answer is "I have no pets." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the meaning that the person does not own any pets. The other options either contain double negatives ("I don't have no pets") or incorrect verb forms ("I got no pets" and "I don't got any pets"). Therefore, "I have no pets" is the best answer among the given options.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Pick the sentence that is grammatically incorrect.
- A.
We had the greatest time yesterday.
- B.
He had, by far, the best dog in the show.
- C.
Her hair looked better than Sally's.
- D.
My car ran more better than hers.
Correct Answer
D. My car ran more better than hers.Explanation
The sentence "My car ran more better than hers" is grammatically incorrect. The use of "more better" is redundant, as "better" already conveys the comparative form. The correct sentence would be "My car ran better than hers."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Pick the grammatically correct answer.
- A.
We decided to go to movie after work.
- B.
We decided to go out for to see a movie after work.
- C.
We decided to see a movie after we work.
- D.
We decided to go a movie after we worked.
- E.
We decided to see a movie after work.
Correct Answer
E. We decided to see a movie after work.Explanation
The correct answer is "We decided to see a movie after work." This answer is grammatically correct because it uses the correct verb form ("see") and preposition ("after") to express the action of watching a movie taking place after work.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
- A.
She decided to take her dog, cat, and bird to see the vet, but he couldn't see her.
- B.
We went to the park yesterday but it was too cold to stay.
- C.
She had a date tonight however, it got canceled.
- D.
By the time we arrived, the band, was already gone.
- E.
My mom my sister and I, decided to go for dinner last night.
Correct Answer
A. She decided to take her dog, cat, and bird to see the vet, but he couldn't see her.Explanation
The sentence "She decided to take her dog, cat, and bird to see the vet, but he couldn't see her." uses commas correctly to separate items in a list (dog, cat, and bird) and to separate the main clause ("She decided to take her dog, cat, and bird to see the vet") from the subordinate clause ("but he couldn't see her").Rate this question:
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- 12.
Choose the best phrase to complete the following sentence.What _______________? I am a bus driver.
- A.
Are you doing?
- B.
Have you done?
- C.
Do you doing?
- D.
Are you done?
- E.
Do you do?
Correct Answer
E. Do you do?Explanation
The phrase "do you do?" is the best phrase to complete the sentence. This is because the sentence is asking about the person's occupation or job, and the phrase "do you do?" is commonly used to inquire about someone's profession or what they do for a living.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Choose the statement that is incorrect.
- A.
He thought he had a great idea, but his Manager didn't agree.
- B.
He thought he had a great idea. His Manager didn't agree.
- C.
He thought he had a great idea; however, his manager didn't agree.
- D.
He thought he had a great idea. However, his manager didn't agree.
Correct Answer
B. He thought he had a great idea. His Manager didn't agree.Explanation
The statement is incorrect because it improperly capitalizes "Manager." In this context, "manager" should not be capitalized as it is not a proper noun or the beginning of a sentence. The other statements correctly use punctuation and capitalization.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Choose the sentence that uses apostrophes incorrectly.
- A.
It's really warm outside today.
- B.
The doctor's office was closed yesterday.
- C.
The cat's ran away when the dog's arrived at the playground.
- D.
The employees' work stations needed repairing this morning.
- E.
I couldn't log on to my computer because I had a virus.
Correct Answer
C. The cat's ran away when the dog's arrived at the playground.Explanation
The sentence "The cat's ran away when the dog's arrived at the playground" uses apostrophes incorrectly. The apostrophes should not be used to indicate pluralization (as in "cat's" and "dog's"), but rather to indicate possession. The correct form would be "The cats ran away when the dogs arrived at the playground."Rate this question:
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- 15.
Choose the sentence that is correct.
- A.
Me and my brother decided to get our parents a gift for their anniversary.
- B.
He needed to train my sister and I.
- C.
You and me need to study tonight.
- D.
Them and I went to a concert last night.
- E.
My wife and I went on a date last night.
Correct Answer
E. My wife and I went on a date last night.Explanation
The correct answer is "My wife and I went on a date last night." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the pronoun "I" correctly as the subject of the sentence along with "my wife". The other options ("Me and my brother", "He needed to train my sister and I", "You and me need to study tonight", "Them and I went to a concert last night") have incorrect pronoun usage.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Pick the correct word to complete the following sentence: Last night, he came out with ______ and my sister.
- A.
I
- B.
Me
- C.
Myself
- D.
Mine
Correct Answer
B. MeExplanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is "me". In this sentence, "me" is used as the object of the preposition "with". When referring to oneself as the object of a preposition, the correct pronoun to use is "me".Rate this question:
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- 17.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
- A.
I should have went to school yesterday.
- B.
I never would of thought that he'd behave like this
- C.
When we went to the party on Saturday we bringed a bottle of wine.
- D.
If I had known about the party, I would have gone to it.
- E.
He has took the train.
Correct Answer
D. If I had known about the party, I would have gone to it.Explanation
The correct answer is "If I had known about the party, I would have gone to it." This sentence follows the correct structure for a conditional sentence in the past unreal condition. It uses the past perfect tense ("had known") to express a hypothetical situation in the past, and the past perfect conditional tense ("would have gone") to express the result of that hypothetical situation.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Choose the statement that is incorrect.
- A.
Rachel is very smart. She began reading when she was three years old.
- B.
Rachel is very smart she began reading when she was three years old.
- C.
Rachel is very smart; she began reading when she was three years old.
- D.
Because Rachel is very smart, she began reading when she was three years old.
- E.
Rachel is very smart, and began reading when she was three years old.
Correct Answer
B. Rachel is very smart she began reading when she was three years old.Explanation
The statement "Rachel is very smart she began reading when she was three years old" is incorrect because it lacks proper punctuation. In order to separate the two independent clauses, a comma or a semicolon is needed.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Choose the statement that is correct.
- A.
Everyone must purchase their own text book.
- B.
The employee must give 2 weeks notice if they are going to leave.
- C.
The students knew that each needed to bring his or her own notebook to class.
- D.
If someone decides to leave the room, they need to let a teacher know where they are going.
- E.
They decided do depart his or her ways.
Correct Answer
C. The students knew that each needed to bring his or her own notebook to class.Explanation
The correct answer is "The students knew that each needed to bring his or her own notebook to class." This statement is correct because it emphasizes the individual responsibility of each student to bring their own notebook to class. It acknowledges the need for personal ownership and preparation for the class.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Pick the sentence that is incorrect.
- A.
When I was twelve, my parents took me on a trip to Niagara Falls.
- B.
My sister decided to cut her own hair when she was five years old.
- C.
At the age of fifty, he thought about early retirement.
- D.
My father decided to give me a pony for Christmas, at eight years old.
- E.
Most children learn to walk by the time they are fifteen months old.
Correct Answer
D. My father decided to give me a pony for Christmas, at eight years old.Explanation
The sentence "My father decided to give me a pony for Christmas, at eight years old" is incorrect because it should be written as "My father decided to give me a pony for Christmas when I was eight years old."Rate this question:
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