Grammar Trivia: Take This Ultimate Test Questions! Quiz

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1. 'You learned to drive a car quite young, didn't you?' 'Yes, my father _____________ me when I was only thirteen.'

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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.

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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.'

Explanation

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".

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3. 'How long did the meeting go on yesterday?' 'It went on for __________ hours.'

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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.

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4. 'I was pleased to see Alex at the meeting today.' 'Unfortunately, he won't ______________ be present tomorrow.'

Explanation

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.

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5. 'Were all the apples in the bag edible?' 'No, there were three _____________.'

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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.

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6. 'How many birthday presents did the little girl receive?' 'I don't know how many ______________.'

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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.

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7. 'Do you know that girl with the long hair?' 'I don't think so, although she ____________ me of someone I know.'

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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.

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8. 'Henry is absent again today.' 'He's absent a lot, __________?'

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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.

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9. 'When was this novel written?' 'It was written _________1913.'

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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.

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10. 'What time did you leave last night?' 'I went ___________ at 7 o' clock.'

Explanation

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.

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11. 'Were you surprised to see George in class today?' 'Yes, I really didn't think ________________ there.'

Explanation

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.

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12. 'Do you know the meaning of this word?' 'No, but I'll _____________ in the dictionary.'

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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.

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13. 'Which season of the year do yo prefer?' 'To me, spring is ___________.'

Explanation

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.

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14. 'Whose books are these?' 'They're ___________.'

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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.

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15. 'Where do you live, Peter?' 'I live ______________ Third Street.'

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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.

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16. 'Is he the best painter of this decade?' 'Many people ____________ he is the best of the century.'

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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.

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17. 'Nancy shoudn't go out now. It's raining.' 'She __________ mail a package before the post office closes.'

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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.

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18. 'How much did you pay for that hat?' 'It _____________ ten dollars.'

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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.

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19. 'Paul looks very handsome today.' 'He just had __________.'

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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.

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20. 'Jerry isn't well; he ought to stay home.' 'I know, but he ___________ going with us.'

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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.

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'You learned to drive a car quite young, didn't you?'...
'Is that a bookcase you're building?'...
'How long did the meeting go on yesterday?'...
'I was pleased to see Alex at the meeting today.'...
'Were all the apples in the bag edible?'...
'How many birthday presents did the little girl receive?'...
'Do you know that girl with the long hair?'...
'Henry is absent again today.'...
'When was this novel written?'...
'What time did you leave last night?'...
'Were you surprised to see George in class today?'...
'Do you know the meaning of this word?'...
'Which season of the year do yo prefer?'...
'Whose books are these?' 'They're ___________.'
'Where do you live, Peter?'...
'Is he the best painter of this decade?'...
'Nancy shoudn't go out now. It's raining.'...
'How much did you pay for that hat?'...
'Paul looks very handsome today.'...
'Jerry isn't well; he ought to stay home.'...
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