Test Your English: Grammar Questions Quiz
As we continue on the journey to unlocking all the secrets of understanding and perfecting our skills when it comes to English, I have prepared a collection of tests to help you out. The quiz below is the first of many, and by tackling it, you will be a step closer to being the best of the best. Try it and keep a lookout for others.
- 1.
Which of these tenses is a past perfect simple?
- A.
She had laughed.
- B.
She was laughing.
- C.
She laughed.
- D.
She has been laughing.
Correct Answer
A. She had laughed.Explanation
The correct answer is "She had laughed." This is an example of the past perfect simple tense, which is used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past. In this case, the action of laughing occurred before another past action or event.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the INCORRECT answer:
- A.
Your brother's son is your nephew.
- B.
Your mother's sister is your cousin.
- C.
Your father's father is your grandfather.
- D.
Your sister's husband is your brother-in-law.
Correct Answer
B. Your mother's sister is your cousin.Explanation
The correct answer is "Your mother's sister is your cousin." This statement is incorrect because your mother's sister is actually your aunt, not your cousin. A cousin is a child of your parent's sibling, whereas an aunt is a sibling of one of your parents.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Answer the question: Is this the first time you have been to Britain?
- A.
No, I have.
- B.
Yes, it is.
- C.
Yes, I have.
- D.
Yes, I am.
Correct Answer
B. Yes, it is.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, it is." This answer indicates that it is the first time the person has been to Britain. The use of "it" refers to the specific situation of being in Britain, implying that the person has not been there before.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Answer the question: What time will you be back home?
- A.
That's it.
- B.
In tomorrow.
- C.
On 11pm.
- D.
Around twelve.
Correct Answer
D. Around twelve.Explanation
The correct answer is "Around twelve." This answer suggests that the person will be back home at approximately twelve o'clock.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Complete the sentence: He says he's been robbed. He can't find his wallet_______
- A.
Not anywhere.
- B.
somewhere.
- C.
Anywhere.
- D.
Nowhere.
Correct Answer
C. Anywhere.Explanation
The correct answer is "anywhere." This is because the sentence states that he cannot find his wallet, indicating that it is missing or lost. "Anywhere" suggests that he has searched everywhere but still cannot locate his wallet.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Complete the sentence: I have Flamenco classes_____
- A.
By Saturday afternoons
- B.
In Saturday afternoons
- C.
On Saturday afternoons
- D.
At Saturday afternoons
Correct Answer
C. On Saturday afternoonsExplanation
The correct answer is "on Saturday afternoons." This indicates that the Flamenco classes take place specifically on Saturday afternoons.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of these is an adjective?
- A.
Harden.
- B.
Hard.
- C.
Hardly.
- D.
Hardship.
Correct Answer
B. Hard.Explanation
"Hard" is an adjective because it describes the noun it modifies. In this case, "hard" describes the noun "harden." Adjectives are words that provide more information about nouns, such as their qualities, characteristics, or states. "Hardly" is an adverb, as it modifies a verb or an adjective, while "hardship" is a noun, as it refers to a difficult or challenging situation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Complete the sentence: I used to _____ a lot when I was a child.
- A.
Have studied.
- B.
Have been studying.
- C.
Study.
- D.
Studied.
Correct Answer
C. Study.Explanation
The correct answer is "study." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and "used to" indicates a habitual action in the past. Since the verb "study" is already in the base form, it fits correctly in the sentence structure.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these is a past principle?
- A.
It is belief.
- B.
It is believed.
- C.
It is believes.
- D.
It is believing.
Correct Answer
B. It is believed.Explanation
The correct answer is "It is believed." This is because "believed" is the past participle form of the verb "believe." In this sentence, the verb "is" is used in the passive voice to indicate that someone holds a belief about something. The past participle form is used to show that the belief is already established or held by someone.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Complete the sentence: I went to Italy _____________ to learn Italian.
- A.
For.
- B.
So that.
- C.
In order
- D.
In order that
Correct Answer
C. In orderExplanation
The phrase "in order" is used to indicate the purpose or intention behind an action. In this case, the sentence is expressing that the person went to Italy with the specific intention of learning Italian. The phrase "in order" fits perfectly in the sentence to convey this meaning.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Complete the sentence: We'll never get to the airport! Ther is _____ time!
- A.
Few.
- B.
Too much little.
- C.
Too few.
- D.
Too little.
Correct Answer
D. Too little.Explanation
The correct answer is "too little." This phrase indicates that there is not enough time to reach the airport. The word "too" implies an excessive or insufficient amount, and "little" refers to a small quantity. Therefore, "too little time" suggests that the available time is not sufficient for the task at hand, which is getting to the airport.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Complete the sentence: If I were rich, I______buy a mansion.
- A.
Would.
- B.
Would have to.
- C.
Am going to.
- D.
Will.
Correct Answer
A. Would.Explanation
The correct answer is "would" because in this sentence, we are talking about a hypothetical or unreal situation (if I were rich), which requires the use of the conditional verb form "would."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of these is a personal pronoun?
- A.
There.
- B.
Their.
- C.
Theirs.
- D.
They.
Correct Answer
D. They.Explanation
The word "they" is a personal pronoun because it is used to refer to a group of people or things as the subject of a sentence. It is a pronoun that replaces the noun and functions as a subject in a sentence. In this case, "they" is the correct answer because it is the only option that fits the definition of a personal pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of these is an adverb?
- A.
Quickest.
- B.
Quicker.
- C.
Quickly.
- D.
Sly.
Correct Answer
C. Quickly.Explanation
An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, "quickly" is the only word that functions as an adverb as it modifies the verb by describing the speed or manner in which an action is done. "Quickest" and "quicker" are adjectives that describe the noun, while "sly" is an adjective that describes a person's behavior.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Choose the INCORRECT alternative:
- A.
We come from France, so we are Frenchian.
- B.
She comes from Spain, so she is Spanish.
- C.
They come from Hungary, so they are Hungarian.
- D.
He comes from Japan, so he is Japanese.
Correct Answer
A. We come from France, so we are Frenchian. -
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