IELTS Multiple Choice Grammar Quiz
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- 1.
Most university students ........................on campusin their first year.
- A.
Live
- B.
Lives
- C.
Is living
Correct Answer
A. LiveExplanation
In the given sentence, the verb "live" is used to describe the action of university students. Since "university students" is plural, the correct verb form to use is also plural, which is "live". Therefore, the correct answer is "live".Rate this question:
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- 2.
They ....................laptop computers when my father was a student.
- A.
Didn't have
- B.
Hadn't
- C.
Weren't having
Correct Answer
A. Didn't haveExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't have." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is referring to an action that happened when the speaker's father was a student. "Didn't have" is the correct past tense form of the verb "have" to indicate that the speaker's father did not possess or own laptop computers during that time.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I finished my essay yesterday but ...........it in to the lecturer yet.
- A.
I didn't give
- B.
I've given
- C.
I haven't given
Correct Answer
C. I haven't givenExplanation
The correct answer is "I haven't given." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The word "yet" suggests that the action of giving the essay to the lecturer has not happened at the time of speaking. Therefore, "I haven't given" is the appropriate choice to convey this meaning.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What will you do if......................?
- A.
You haven't a good score
- B.
You don't get a good score
- C.
You didn't get a good score
Correct Answer
B. You don't get a good score -
- 5.
The supermarket ............... the end of the road on the right sells milk.
- A.
At
- B.
In
- C.
On
Correct Answer
A. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because it indicates a specific location. In this case, the supermarket is located at the end of the road on the right.Rate this question:
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- 6.
This brand produces some of .........................digital phones in the world.
- A.
Best
- B.
The most best
- C.
The best
Correct Answer
C. The bestExplanation
This brand produces some of the best digital phones in the world. The phrase "the best" indicates that this brand is known for producing top-quality digital phones compared to other brands.Rate this question:
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- 7.
There were millions of people around the world ....................the Olympics live ontelevision.
- A.
Watching
- B.
Watched
- C.
Is watching
Correct Answer
A. WatchingExplanation
The correct answer is "watching". The sentence is in the past tense and is referring to an action that was happening at a specific point in time. Therefore, the correct verb form is the past continuous tense, which is "watching".Rate this question:
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- 8.
My sister is excited about _____ to Australia this summer.
- A.
To travelling
- B.
Travelling
- C.
To travel
Correct Answer
B. TravellingExplanation
The correct answer is "travelling." In this sentence, the phrase "excited about" is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form that functions as a noun. In this case, "travelling" is the gerund form of the verb "to travel." It indicates that the sister is excited about the activity of travelling to Australia this summer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
My brother __________ in London for four years.
- A.
Studied
- B.
Studies
- C.
Has studied
Correct Answer
A. StudiedExplanation
The correct answer is "studied" because the verb tense used in the sentence is past simple, indicating an action that was completed in the past. "Studied" is the past simple form of the verb "study" and correctly matches the tense of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Your final essays _________ by two or three different teachers.
- A.
Marks
- B.
Are marked
- C.
Is marked
Correct Answer
B. Are markedExplanation
The correct answer is "are marked" because the subject of the sentence, "essays," is plural. In English grammar, when the subject is plural, the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to mark" is "are marked."Rate this question:
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- 11.
I don’t like stories ___ have sad endings.
- A.
They
- B.
Who
- C.
That
Correct Answer
C. ThatExplanation
The correct answer is "that". In this sentence, "that" is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a subordinate clause. The subordinate clause "that have sad endings" modifies the noun "stories". This construction is commonly used to express a preference or opinion about a certain type of stories.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who is the boy ___________?
- A.
Who you were talking to
- B.
To which you were talking
- C.
Who you were talking to him
Correct Answer
A. Who you were talking toExplanation
The correct answer is "who you were talking to". This is the correct phrasing to use when referring to someone in a question. The other options are grammatically incorrect or awkward sounding.Rate this question:
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- 13.
______ the test was really hard, she still got a good mark.
- A.
Although
- B.
However
- C.
Despite
Correct Answer
A. AlthoughExplanation
The correct answer is "Although" because it indicates a contrast between the difficulty of the test and the good mark she received. It suggests that despite the challenging nature of the test, she still managed to achieve a favorable outcome.Rate this question:
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- 14.
This club is for members only. You can’t go in _______ you are a member.
- A.
In case
- B.
Unless
- C.
If
Correct Answer
B. UnlessExplanation
The correct answer is "unless". This word is used to express a condition that must be met in order for something to happen. In this case, the condition is being a member of the club. The sentence means that you cannot go into the club unless you are a member.Rate this question:
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- 15.
My brother .................medicine when he goes to university.
- A.
Studies
- B.
Is going to study
- C.
Can study
Correct Answer
B. Is going to studyExplanation
The correct answer is "is going to study" because it indicates a future action. The phrase "is going to" suggests a plan or intention to do something in the future, which aligns with the context of the sentence where the brother is expected to study medicine when he goes to university.Rate this question:
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