Practice Your Grammar: Quiz!
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Juan___________ in the library this morning.
- A.
Is study
- B.
Studying
- C.
Is studying
- D.
Are studying
Correct Answer
C. Is studyingExplanation
The correct answer is "is studying". This is because the subject "Juan" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. In the present continuous tense, we use "is" with the base form of the verb, so "is studying" is the correct form.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The movie was __________ the book.
- A.
As
- B.
As good
- C.
As good as
- D.
Good as
Correct Answer
C. As good asExplanation
The correct answer is "as good as" because it is a commonly used phrase to compare the quality of something to another thing. In this case, it suggests that the movie and the book are of equal quality.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.
- A.
To climb mountains
- B.
Climb mountains
- C.
To climb
- D.
Climbing mountains
Correct Answer
D. Climbing mountainsExplanation
The given sentence states that Eli's hobbies include jogging and swimming, and it suggests that the missing hobby should be related to physical activities. Among the options provided, "climbing mountains" is the most suitable choice as it fits the context and completes the list of hobbies.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.
- A.
There
- B.
They're
- C.
It's
- D.
Its
Correct Answer
D. ItsExplanation
The correct answer is "its" because "its" is the possessive form of "it," indicating that the computer information systems belong to the company. "There" is used to indicate a location, "they're" is a contraction of "they are," and "it's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has." None of these options make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 5.
You were ____________ the New York office before 2 p.m.
- A.
Suppose call
- B.
Supposed to call
- C.
Supposed calling
- D.
Supposed call
Correct Answer
B. Supposed to callExplanation
The correct answer is "supposed to call". In this sentence, the phrase "supposed to" is used to indicate an obligation or expectation. Therefore, the correct form is "supposed to call" which implies that there was an expectation or obligation for the person to make a call at the New York office before 2 p.m.Rate this question:
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- 6.
We are going over to the _______ house.
- A.
Smiths
- B.
Smiths'
- C.
Smith's
- D.
Smithses
Correct Answer
B. Smiths'Explanation
The correct answer is "Smiths'". This is because the sentence is referring to the house belonging to the Smiths, indicating possession. The apostrophe after "s" indicates plural possession, meaning that the house belongs to more than one person named Smith.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Phil and Tammy went to the car wash because ______ car was dirty.
- A.
They're
- B.
Their
- C.
There
- D.
Thier
Correct Answer
B. TheirExplanation
Phil and Tammy went to the car wash because their car was dirty.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The __________ was canceled due to the rain.
- A.
baseball game
- B.
Baseball game
- C.
Baseball Game
- D.
baseball Game
Correct Answer
A. baseball gameExplanation
The given correct answer is "baseball game". The word "baseball" should be written in lowercase as it is a common noun, and "game" should be written in lowercase as well since it is not part of a proper noun or a title. The sentence states that the event was canceled due to the rain, indicating that it was a specific baseball game that was affected.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The dog walks _________.
- A.
So strange
- B.
Too strange
- C.
Strange
- D.
Strangely
Correct Answer
D. StrangelyExplanation
The word "strangely" is the correct answer because it is an adverb that describes how the dog walks. It indicates that the manner in which the dog walks is unusual or peculiar.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The man ______ cleans the building has left.
- A.
That
- B.
Does
- C.
Who
- D.
Whom
Correct Answer
C. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used to refer to the subject of the sentence. In this case, "The man who cleans the building has left."Rate this question:
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- 11.
Our team never wants to _______ a game.
- A.
Loose
- B.
Lose
- C.
Looce
- D.
Loos
Correct Answer
B. LoseExplanation
The correct answer is "lose". This is because "lose" is the correct spelling of the word that means to be defeated or not win a game. The other options, "loose", "looce", and "loos", are all incorrect spellings and do not make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Do you like it more ______ the other one?
- A.
Then
- B.
Than
- C.
As
- D.
As then
Correct Answer
B. ThanExplanation
The correct answer is "than". This word is used to compare two things or express a preference for one thing over another. In the given sentence, it is comparing the speaker's preference for one thing over the other.Rate this question:
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- 13.
_____ going to be so much fun!
- A.
It's
- B.
This
- C.
Its
- D.
There
Correct Answer
A. It'sExplanation
The correct answer is "It's." The sentence structure suggests that something is going to be enjoyable or exciting, and "It's" is the contraction of "It is" which fits perfectly in this context.Rate this question:
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- 14.
_______ going to love it!
- A.
They're
- B.
They
- C.
Their
- D.
There
Correct Answer
A. They'reExplanation
The correct answer is "They're." This is a contraction of "they are," which is appropriate in this context because it suggests that someone or a group of people will love something.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Sue _____ ______ much about it.
- A.
New to
- B.
Knew to
- C.
Knew too
- D.
New too
Correct Answer
C. Knew tooExplanation
The correct answer is "knew too". This is the correct answer because it indicates that Sue was already aware of something and also felt that it was excessive or unnecessary. The phrase "knew too" suggests that Sue had prior knowledge and also felt that there was an excess or surplus of whatever it is that she knew about.Rate this question:
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