Grammar Trivia: Take This Ultimate Test Questions! Quiz
Writing a grammatically correct sentence is all about knowing how to use different words and when. Do you think you can comfortably do so when provided an incomplete sentence? How about you take this ultimate test questions in this grammar quiz and get a chance to iron your skills by filling in the blank with the perfect missing word.
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'What time did you leave last night?' 'I went ___________ at 7 o' clock.'
- A.
To home
- B.
At home
- C.
To house
- D.
Home
Correct Answer
D. HomeExplanation
The correct answer is "home" because the person is stating that they went to their own home at 7 o'clock. The other options ("to home", "at home", "to house") are grammatically incorrect and do not fit the context of the question.Rate this question:
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- 2.
'Is that a bookcase you're building?' 'No, it's a record cabinet, and if you don't mind, I'll keep on _____________ while we talk.'
- A.
To work
- B.
To working
- C.
Work
- D.
Working
Correct Answer
D. WorkingExplanation
The correct answer is "working". In this context, the speaker is indicating that they will continue to work on the record cabinet while they talk. The verb "keep on" is followed by the gerund form of the verb, which is "working".Rate this question:
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- 3.
'How long did the meeting go on yesterday?' 'It went on for __________ hours.'
- A.
Several
- B.
A few of
- C.
Much
- D.
A little
Correct Answer
A. SeveralExplanation
The correct answer is "several." This implies that the meeting lasted for a considerable amount of time, but does not specify the exact number of hours.Rate this question:
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- 4.
'Were all the apples in the bag edible?' 'No, there were three _____________.'
- A.
Bads
- B.
Bads ones
- C.
Bad ones
- D.
Bads apples
Correct Answer
C. Bad onesExplanation
The correct answer is "bad ones". This answer is correct because it completes the sentence grammatically and makes sense in the context of the question. It implies that not all the apples in the bag were edible, specifically referring to the ones that were bad.Rate this question:
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- 5.
'Where do you live, Peter?' 'I live ______________ Third Street.'
- A.
To
- B.
At
- C.
Next by
- D.
On
Correct Answer
D. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on." In this context, "on" is used to indicate a specific location or address. So Peter is saying that he lives at a specific address on Third Street.Rate this question:
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- 6.
'How many birthday presents did the little girl receive?' 'I don't know how many ______________.'
- A.
Received
- B.
Did receive
- C.
She received
- D.
Did she receive
Correct Answer
C. She receivedExplanation
The correct answer is "she received". This is because the sentence structure requires a subject to complete the sentence. The little girl is the subject of the sentence, and "she received" completes the sentence by indicating that the little girl is the one who received the birthday presents.Rate this question:
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- 7.
'Were you surprised to see George in class today?' 'Yes, I really didn't think ________________ there.'
- A.
He'd be
- B.
He been
- C.
Would he be
- D.
He being
Correct Answer
A. He'd beExplanation
The correct answer is "he'd be". In the given conversation, the speaker is expressing their surprise at seeing George in class. The contraction "he'd" is short for "he would", which is used to indicate a hypothetical or expected outcome. Therefore, the speaker is saying that they did not expect George to be in class.Rate this question:
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- 8.
'I was pleased to see Alex at the meeting today.' 'Unfortunately, he won't ______________ be present tomorrow.'
- A.
Can
- B.
Be able to
- C.
Be able
- D.
To be able
Correct Answer
B. Be able toExplanation
The correct answer is "be able to". This phrase is used to express the ability or possibility of someone doing something in the future. In this context, it implies that Alex will not have the ability or possibility to be present at the meeting tomorrow.Rate this question:
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- 9.
'You learned to drive a car quite young, didn't you?' 'Yes, my father _____________ me when I was only thirteen.'
- A.
Would teach
- B.
Taught
- C.
Teaching
- D.
Would be teaching
Correct Answer
B. TaughtExplanation
The correct answer is "taught." In the given conversation, the speaker is referring to an action that happened in the past, when they were young. The past tense of the verb "teach" is "taught," which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
'Is he the best painter of this decade?' 'Many people ____________ he is the best of the century.'
- A.
Thinks
- B.
Is thinking
- C.
Be thinking
- D.
Think
Correct Answer
D. ThinkExplanation
The question asks whether the person is the best painter of the decade, and the statement suggests that many people believe he is the best of the century. The word "think" is the appropriate verb to use in this context, as it indicates the belief or opinion of many people.Rate this question:
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- 11.
'How much did you pay for that hat?' 'It _____________ ten dollars.'
- A.
Cost
- B.
Costed
- C.
Was costing
- D.
Would be costing
Correct Answer
A. CostExplanation
The correct answer is "cost." In the given conversation, the speaker is asked about the price they paid for the hat. To respond, they use the past tense of the verb "cost," which is "cost." This is the appropriate verb to use in this context to indicate the price of the hat.Rate this question:
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- 12.
'When was this novel written?' 'It was written _________1913.'
- A.
At
- B.
To
- C.
In
- D.
On
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". This is because when referring to the time at which something was written, we typically use the preposition "in". In this case, the novel was written in 1913.Rate this question:
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- 13.
'Jerry isn't well; he ought to stay home.' 'I know, but he ___________ going with us.'
- A.
Insists on
- B.
Insists to
- C.
Insists
- D.
Insists that
Correct Answer
A. Insists onExplanation
The phrase "insists on" is the correct answer because it correctly completes the sentence and maintains the intended meaning. The speaker acknowledges that Jerry is not feeling well but still emphasizes that he insists on going with them. This phrase implies that Jerry is determined or stubborn about joining them despite his condition.Rate this question:
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- 14.
'Nancy shoudn't go out now. It's raining.' 'She __________ mail a package before the post office closes.'
- A.
Must to
- B.
Has to
- C.
Have to
- D.
Has
Correct Answer
B. Has toExplanation
The correct answer is "has to". This is because the sentence suggests that Nancy has an obligation or requirement to mail a package before the post office closes. "Has to" is the correct form of the verb "to have" in the present tense, indicating a necessity or obligation.Rate this question:
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- 15.
'Henry is absent again today.' 'He's absent a lot, __________?'
- A.
Is he
- B.
Isn't
- C.
Isn't he
- D.
Doesn't he
Correct Answer
C. Isn't heExplanation
The correct answer is "isn't he." This is because the phrase "isn't he" is used to seek confirmation or agreement with a negative statement. In this context, the speaker is expressing surprise or disbelief at Henry's frequent absences and is seeking agreement from the listener.Rate this question:
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- 16.
'Whose books are these?' 'They're ___________.'
- A.
Of Alice
- B.
Of Alice's
- C.
Alice's
- D.
Alices'
Correct Answer
C. Alice'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Alice's". This is because the question is asking about the ownership of the books, and "Alice's" indicates possession. The other options are not grammatically correct in this context.Rate this question:
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- 17.
'Paul looks very handsome today.' 'He just had __________.'
- A.
Cut his hair
- B.
His hair cut
- C.
Hair cut
- D.
Curing his hair
Correct Answer
B. His hair cutExplanation
The correct answer is "his hair cut" because the phrase "cut his hair" is the correct way to describe the action of getting a haircut. The other options do not follow the correct grammatical structure or use the correct word order.Rate this question:
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- 18.
'Do you know that girl with the long hair?' 'I don't think so, although she ____________ me of someone I know.'
- A.
Remembers
- B.
Recalls
- C.
Reminds
- D.
Suggests
Correct Answer
C. RemindsExplanation
The word "reminds" is the correct answer because it is used to express the idea that the girl with long hair brings to mind or evokes the memory of someone the speaker knows. The other options, "remembers," "recalls," and "suggests," do not convey the same meaning in this context.Rate this question:
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- 19.
'Do you know the meaning of this word?' 'No, but I'll _____________ in the dictionary.'
- A.
Look it up
- B.
Look up it
- C.
Look up
- D.
Be looking up it
Correct Answer
A. Look it upExplanation
The phrase "look it up" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate way to express the action of searching for the meaning of a word in the dictionary. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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- 20.
'Which season of the year do yo prefer?' 'To me, spring is ___________.'
- A.
Delighting
- B.
The delightful
- C.
More delightful
- D.
The most delightful
Correct Answer
D. The most delightfulExplanation
The correct answer is "the most delightful." This answer is the superlative form of the adjective "delightful." It suggests that out of all the seasons, spring is the most delightful to the speaker.Rate this question:
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