English Grammar Basics: Quiz! Test
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Mohammed is ________ a good student that his parents are proud of him.
- A.
Very
- B.
Such
Correct Answer
B. SuchExplanation
The word "such" is used to emphasize the degree or extent of something. In this sentence, "such" is used to emphasize the extent to which Mohammed is a good student, indicating that he is so good that his parents are proud of him.Rate this question:
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- 2.
It was a ________ decision.
- A.
Easy
- B.
Tough
Correct Answer
B. ToughExplanation
The word "tough" suggests that the decision was difficult or challenging to make. It implies that there may have been multiple factors or considerations that made the decision complex. This word conveys a sense of struggle or hardship in reaching a conclusion, indicating that the decision required careful thought and deliberation.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The police officer __________ the car thief.
- A.
Arrested
- B.
Arrest
Correct Answer
A. ArrestedExplanation
The correct answer is "Arrested". In this sentence, the verb "arrested" is used to describe the action taken by the police officer towards the car thief. It indicates that the police officer took the car thief into custody for committing a crime.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the correct form:
- A.
Arrives Sarah late never.
- B.
Late, Sarah never arrives.
- C.
Sarah arrives late never.
- D.
Sarah never arrives late.
Correct Answer
D. Sarah never arrives late.Explanation
The correct answer is "Sarah never arrives late" because it follows the correct word order in English. The subject (Sarah) comes before the verb (arrives), and the adverb (never) comes before the verb and object (arrives late).Rate this question:
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- 5.
Are you familiar ____ this book?
- A.
Of
- B.
With
Correct Answer
B. WithExplanation
This question is asking about familiarity with a book. The correct answer is "With" because it is the preposition that is commonly used to indicate familiarity or knowledge about something. In this case, it is asking if the person is familiar with the book.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Ahmad _________ his flight, so he had to catch another one.
- A.
Threw
- B.
Missed
Correct Answer
B. MissedExplanation
Ahmad missed his flight, so he had to catch another one.Rate this question:
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- 7.
There are ________ sandwiches left.
- A.
A few
- B.
Few
- C.
A little
Correct Answer
A. A fewExplanation
The phrase "a few" indicates that there are a small number of sandwiches left, but not many. It suggests that there are still some sandwiches available, implying that there is still a sufficient quantity remaining.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The knife is __________, you can’t cut anything with it.
- A.
Harmful
- B.
Useless
- C.
Useful
Correct Answer
B. UselessExplanation
The correct answer is "Useless". The sentence states that the knife cannot cut anything, implying that it serves no purpose or function. Therefore, it can be considered useless.Rate this question:
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- 9.
That _________ be Noura’s jacket. Hers is red.
- A.
Can’t
- B.
Mustn’t
Correct Answer
A. Can’tExplanation
The correct answer is "Can't". This is because the sentence states that the jacket cannot be Noura's, as hers is red. The word "can't" implies impossibility or inability, which aligns with the statement in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I haven’t seen my friend ______ last Year.
- A.
For
- B.
Since
Correct Answer
B. SinceExplanation
The word "since" is the correct answer because it indicates a specific point in time when the action of not seeing the friend started. It implies that the speaker has not seen their friend at any time during the previous year. "For" would not be appropriate in this context as it suggests a duration of time rather than a specific starting point.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who___they?
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "Are" because the word "who" is used to refer to a group of people or things, which requires the plural form of the verb "to be." In this case, "they" is the subject of the sentence, so the correct verb form to use is "are."Rate this question:
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- 12.
They____to go out.
- A.
Decided
- B.
Deciding
Correct Answer
A. DecidedExplanation
The word "decided" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the verb "decide". The sentence is expressing a past action or decision, so the past tense is appropriate. The word "deciding" is the present participle form of the verb and does not fit grammatically in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 13.
We____going to the park.
- A.
Were
- B.
Was
Correct Answer
A. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "Were." This is because the word "we" is a plural pronoun, and in the past tense, the verb "to be" is conjugated as "were" for plural subjects. Therefore, "were" is the correct form to use in this sentence to indicate that multiple people were going to the park.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Did you ____ice cream?
- A.
Bought
- B.
Buy
Correct Answer
B. BuyExplanation
The correct answer is "Buy". The question is asking if the person bought ice cream.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Yes we ____.
- A.
Did
- B.
Does
Correct Answer
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- 16.
How did it ____?
- A.
Tasted
- B.
Taste
Correct Answer
B. TasteExplanation
The word "taste" is the correct answer because it is the correct verb form to complete the question "How did it ____?". The word "tasted" is the past tense form of the verb "taste", which would not fit grammatically in this question. Therefore, "taste" is the correct choice to maintain proper verb tense agreement.Rate this question:
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- 17.
It____me of my childhood.
- A.
Remind
- B.
Reminded
Correct Answer
B. RemindedExplanation
The correct answer is "Reminded". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the word "reminded" is the past tense form of the verb "remind". Therefore, it is the correct choice to indicate that something in the present reminded the speaker of their childhood.Rate this question:
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- 18.
I am glad you ____it!
- A.
Enjoy
- B.
Enjoyed
Correct Answer
B. EnjoyedExplanation
The phrase "I am glad you enjoyed it!" expresses satisfaction and happiness that the person had a good experience or found something enjoyable. The word "enjoyed" is the correct past tense form of the verb "enjoy," which means to take pleasure in or find satisfaction from something. Therefore, the correct answer is "Enjoyed."Rate this question:
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- 19.
Did you____the ducks at the lake?
- A.
Feed
- B.
Fed
Correct Answer
A. FeedExplanation
The word "did" indicates that the sentence is in the past tense. Since "feed" is the correct answer, it suggests that the action of feeding the ducks at the lake happened in the past.Rate this question:
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- 20.
No, I just ____them.
- A.
See
- B.
Saw
Correct Answer
B. SawExplanation
The correct answer is "saw" because the sentence is in the past tense and "saw" is the past tense form of the verb "see".Rate this question:
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