Grammar Trivia Quiz
Welcome to the Grammar Trivia Quiz, designed to challenge and refine your understanding of English grammar. This quiz covers a broad spectrum of grammar rules, from the basics of punctuation and sentence structure to the more complex aspects of verb tenses and conjunctions.
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Grammar Questions and Answers
- 1.
Sally, as well as her brothers, ____________ late for the meeting yesterday.
- A.
Am
- B.
Are
- C.
Was
- D.
Were
Correct Answer
C. WasExplanation
In sentences where the phrase "as well as" is used, the verb should agree with the first noun that comes before this phrase. In this sentence, "Sally" is the main subject, and "as well as her brothers" is an additional element that does not affect the verb conjugation. Since "Sally" is singular, the verb must also be singular. Therefore, "was" is the correct choice. This rule helps maintain clear and correct subject-verb agreement, ensuring the sentence structure is grammatically consistent with standard English usage.Rate this question:
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- 2.
We saw him ____________ all the cookies in the jar.
- A.
Take
- B.
Took
- C.
Had taken
- D.
Takes
Correct Answer
A. TakeExplanation
In this sentence, the correct verb form to use is "take." This is because the main verb in the sentence, "saw," is in the past tense, and it is followed by another verb that describes what was seen. In English grammar, when using verbs like "see" in the past tense to report what was witnessed, the following verb should be in the base form, which is "take" in this case. This structure, often referred to as a verb pattern, correctly portrays actions observed by someone else in the past.Rate this question:
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- 3.
If Mary ____________ her purse, her mother would have scolded her.
- A.
Loses
- B.
Lost
- C.
Has lost
- D.
Had lost
Correct Answer
D. Had lostExplanation
The sentence uses a third conditional structure, which is used to talk about unreal past conditions and their probable past results. The correct form for the "if" clause in the third conditional is the past perfect tense, which is "had lost" in this case. This structure implies that the action did not actually happen, but had it occurred, it would have led to a certain result—in this case, her mother scolding her. The use of "had lost" correctly sets up this hypothetical past condition.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Either Sammy or her brothers ___________ learnt the piano.
- A.
Has
- B.
Have
- C.
Would
- D.
Were
Correct Answer
B. HaveExplanation
When constructing sentences with "either... or," the verb should agree with the subject closest to it. In this case, "her brothers" is the subject closest to the verb, and since "brothers" is a plural noun, the verb should also be in the plural form. Therefore, "have" is the correct verb to use. "Have" agrees with the plural noun "brothers," making it the grammatically correct choice to maintain subject-verb agreement in this compound subject scenario.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Jolene finished the whole box of crackers by herself, __________ she?
- A.
Didn't
- B.
Wasn't
- C.
Isn't
- D.
Doesn't
Correct Answer
A. Didn'tExplanation
This sentence uses a tag question, which should match the tense and form of the verb in the main sentence. Since "finished" is in the simple past tense, the correct form for the tag question is "didn't," the negative simple past form of "do." The tag question "didn't she?" checks or confirms the information in the main clause, reflecting back the auxiliary or modal verb used. In this case, since the main verb "finished" doesn't have an auxiliary, "do" is used in its past negative form to construct the tag.Rate this question:
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- 6.
My father said, " _______ me that pitcher of water."
- A.
Bring
- B.
Take
- C.
Fetch
- D.
Send
Correct Answer
A. BringExplanation
In this context, the correct verb is "bring." The verb "bring" is typically used when you want someone to carry something toward the speaker. Since the father is likely speaking to someone near him and asking for the pitcher to be brought closer to where he is, "bring" is the most appropriate choice. It implies moving the pitcher of water from one location to where the speaker (the father) is located. "Fetch" could be considered somewhat similar, but it often implies going to get something from a distance, rather than simply conveying it from nearby.Rate this question:
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- 7.
He instructed me to _________ him that pitcher of water.
- A.
Bring
- B.
Take
- C.
Fetch
- D.
Send
Correct Answer
C. FetchExplanation
In this scenario, "fetch" is the most appropriate verb to use. The verb "fetch" is typically employed when someone is asked to go to another location to get something and then bring it back to the requester. Since "he instructed me" implies a directive to go and retrieve the pitcher from elsewhere, "fetch" fits best as it encompasses the action of going, getting, and returning with the item. While "bring" and "send" are also possible choices depending on context, "fetch" precisely captures the complete action described in the instruction.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Although I knew that he wanted me to ________ my brollie with me, I did not do so as it was quite cumbersome to carry.
- A.
Bring
- B.
Take
- C.
Fetch
- D.
Send
Correct Answer
B. TakeExplanation
In this context, "take" is the most appropriate verb. The verb "take" is commonly used when referring to carrying or moving something from one location to another with oneself. The sentence indicates that he wanted the speaker to carry the brollie from where they were to another location, which is typically expressed with "take." This choice aligns with the implication of transporting the brollie along with oneself, unlike "bring," which is used when you are moving something toward a specific person or place, or "fetch," which implies going somewhere to retrieve it.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The teacher asked if anyone could ________ the solution to the problem on the board.
- A.
Write
- B.
Wrote
- C.
Written
- D.
Writes
Correct Answer
A. WriteExplanation
The correct verb form in this context is "write." When forming a request or question about performing an action immediately, the base form of the verb is used. In this case, the teacher is asking in the present tense if anyone is able to write the solution on the board right now. The base form "write" fits correctly after the modal verb "could," which is used here to make a polite request or offer in the classroom setting.Rate this question:
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- 10.
We decided to ________ early to catch the sunrise at the beach.
- A.
Leave
- B.
Left
- C.
Leaving
- D.
Leaves
Correct Answer
A. LeaveExplanation
The correct choice here is "leave." In this sentence, "decided to" is followed by the base form of the verb, which expresses intention or plans. "Leave" in its base form is the appropriate match, as it denotes the action planned by the subject in the future tense, fitting the structure of expressing decisions about future actions. This verb form is consistent with the pattern of using the infinitive (to + base form of the verb) to describe planned actions or intentions.Rate this question:
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