Grammar Quiz: Identify The Correct Word!
Grammar quiz: identify the correct word! Writing with the grammatically correct sentence is all about finding the right word to convey the intended messages and aligning them correctly. To help see how good you are when it comes to word choices, I have prepared this challenging quiz. How about you check it out and see how well you will do!
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…………..not a single hard-surfaced road during the entire colonial period aside from the city.
- A.
It was
- B.
There was
- C.
It
- D.
There were
Correct Answer
B. There wasExplanation
The correct answer is "there was". This is because the sentence is referring to the existence of hard-surfaced roads during the colonial period. The phrase "not a single" indicates that there were no hard-surfaced roads, so the correct verb form to use is "there was" to indicate a singular subject.Rate this question:
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- 2.
. …………..in 1776 that Declaration of Independence was signed.
- A.
It was
- B.
There was
- C.
There
- D.
It
Correct Answer
A. It wasExplanation
The correct answer is "it was." This is because the sentence is referring to a specific event in the past, the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The pronoun "it" is used to refer back to this event, indicating that the signing of the Declaration of Independence was the subject of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
…………..more than 300,000 people in Philadelphia by the end of the colonial period, making it the largest city in the colonies.
- A.
There was
- B.
It was
- C.
There were
- D.
They were
Correct Answer
C. There wereExplanation
The correct answer is "there were." This is because the sentence is referring to the number of people in Philadelphia, which is a plural subject. Therefore, the correct form of the verb to use is "were."Rate this question:
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- 4.
In the 18th century, ………….. not many women who had access to formal education in the colonies.
- A.
There were
- B.
It was
- C.
Were
- D.
Were there
Correct Answer
A. There wereExplanation
In the 18th century, there were not many women who had access to formal education in the colonies. This implies that the number of women with access to formal education was limited during that time period.Rate this question:
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- 5.
After the Revolution, although some advances were made in education, …………..a slow process.
- A.
There were
- B.
It
- C.
It was
- D.
There was
Correct Answer
C. It wasExplanation
After the Revolution, although some advances were made in education, it was a slow process. This means that the progress in education was slow after the Revolution. The phrase "it was" refers back to the progress in education, indicating that the slow process was specifically related to education.Rate this question:
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- 6.
…………..in fluorescent lamps, television tubes, and other devices.
- A.
Phosphore are used
- B.
It is phosphor
- C.
To use phosphors
- D.
Using phosphors
Correct Answer
A. pHospHore are usedExplanation
Phosphors are used in fluorescent lamps, television tubes, and other devices. Phosphors are substances that emit visible light when exposed to radiation or excited by an electron beam. They are used in these devices to convert the ultraviolet or electron beam radiation into visible light, which allows for the production of bright and colorful displays.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The tips of some undersea mountains …………..islands in the middle of the ocean.
- A.
To form
- B.
They form
- C.
Form
- D.
Forming
Correct Answer
C. FormExplanation
The correct answer is "form." This is because the sentence is talking about the process of the tips of undersea mountains creating islands in the middle of the ocean. The verb "form" accurately describes this process of the mountains creating the islands.Rate this question:
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- 8.
…………..of fish; jawless fish, cartilaginous fish, and bony fish.
- A.
It is three types
- B.
There are three types
- C.
Three types
- D.
Three types are
Correct Answer
B. There are three typesExplanation
The correct answer is "there are three types." This answer accurately states that there are indeed three types of fish, which are jawless fish, cartilaginous fish, and bony fish.Rate this question:
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- 9.
…………..to stop yourself from blinking except for a short period of time.
- A.
Impossible it
- B.
Impossible
- C.
It impossible
- D.
It is impossible
Correct Answer
D. It is impossibleExplanation
The correct answer is "it is impossible" because the phrase "to stop yourself from blinking except for a short period of time" implies that the action of not blinking is not sustainable for a long time. Therefore, it is not possible to completely stop blinking except for a short period.Rate this question:
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- 10.
…………..today was developed by Swiss scientist Horace de Sassure around 1773.
- A.
Mountaineering it as we know
- B.
Mountaineering as we know it
- C.
We know mountaineering it
- D.
We know there is mountaineering
Correct Answer
B. Mountaineering as we know itExplanation
The phrase "mountaineering as we know it" suggests that there is a specific understanding or concept of mountaineering that exists. This implies that mountaineering has evolved or changed over time, and the development of this understanding can be attributed to the Swiss scientist Horace de Sassure around 1773.Rate this question:
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- 11.
. …………..of the surface of the Earth is covered by water.
- A.
Three-quarters is nearly
- B.
There is nearly three-quarter
- C.
It is nearly three-quarters
- D.
Nearly three-quarters
Correct Answer
D. Nearly three-quartersExplanation
The correct answer is "nearly three-quarters". This phrase correctly expresses that a significant portion of the Earth's surface is covered by water. The word "nearly" indicates that it is not exactly three-quarters, but very close to that amount.Rate this question:
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- 12.
By the mid-eighteenth century………….. so many new immigrants entering North America from Europe that the original colonies in the Northeast were overcrowded.
- A.
It were
- B.
Were
- C.
There
- D.
There were
Correct Answer
D. There wereExplanation
The correct answer is "there were." This is because the sentence is discussing the number of new immigrants entering North America, and "there were" is the correct phrase to indicate the existence or presence of something. It is used to describe the overcrowding situation in the original colonies in the Northeast due to the influx of immigrants from Europe.Rate this question:
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- 13.
…………..not until the end of the seventeenth century that scientists began to stress the importance of experiments as a way of gaining knowledge.
- A.
There was
- B.
It was
- C.
There
- D.
It
Correct Answer
B. It wasExplanation
The correct answer is "it was." This answer is chosen because the sentence is referring to a specific point in time, the end of the seventeenth century, when scientists started emphasizing the significance of experiments for acquiring knowledge. "It was" is the appropriate phrase to indicate this specific time period.Rate this question:
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- 14.
………..are the most poisonous fish in the world.
- A.
There are stonefish
- B.
That the stonefish
- C.
They are stonefish
- D.
Stonefish
Correct Answer
D. StonefishExplanation
Stonefish are the most poisonous fish in the world. They are known for their venomous spines, which can cause excruciating pain and even death if not treated promptly. Stonefish are masters of camouflage, blending in with their surroundings and making them difficult to spot. Their venom is released when their spines are triggered, usually by stepping on them. It is important to exercise caution when swimming or walking in areas where stonefish are known to inhabit.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Seismic prospecting…………..used to map out rock structures below the ground.
- A.
Widely
- B.
Are widely
- C.
Is widely
- D.
It is widely
Correct Answer
C. Is widelyExplanation
Seismic prospecting is widely used to map out rock structures below the ground.Rate this question:
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- 16.
………..in space, a rocket has to be powerful enough to break out of the pull of the Earth’s gravity.
- A.
To travel
- B.
It is travel
- C.
That travel
- D.
Travel
Correct Answer
A. To travelExplanation
In order to travel in space, a rocket needs to be powerful enough to break out of the Earth's gravity. This is because the Earth's gravity pulls objects towards its center, making it difficult for a rocket to escape its gravitational pull. Therefore, the correct answer is "to travel" as it accurately reflects the requirement of overcoming Earth's gravity to journey into space.Rate this question:
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- 17.
When archeologist discovered the ruins of the Olympic Stadium, interest in the Games …………
- A.
Was renewed
- B.
Were renewed
- C.
They were renewed
- D.
Renewed
Correct Answer
B. Were renewedExplanation
When archaeologists discovered the ruins of the Olympic Stadium, interest in the Games was renewed. The subject "interest" is singular, so the verb should agree with it and be in the singular form "was renewed."Rate this question:
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- 18.
The ancient Olympic Games …………as amateur contests, but in time became professional.
- A.
Begun
- B.
Began
- C.
Beginning
- D.
They begin
Correct Answer
B. BeganExplanation
The correct answer is "began". The sentence is talking about the ancient Olympic Games and how they started as amateur contests but eventually became professional. "Began" is the past tense of the verb "begin" and accurately reflects the idea of the games starting in the past.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The winners received a wreath …………from the branches of the sacred olive tree.
- A.
Made
- B.
Was made
- C.
Making
- D.
To make
Correct Answer
A. MadeExplanation
The correct answer is "made". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "made" is the past tense form of "make". Therefore, it is grammatically correct to say that the winners received a wreath that was made from the branches of the sacred olive tree.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The marathon first staged in 1896, …………the legendary feat of a Greek soldier who carried news of victory from the battlefield at Marathon to Athens.
- A.
Was commemorated
- B.
Commemorated
- C.
Comemorates
- D.
Commemorating
Correct Answer
A. Was commemoratedExplanation
The correct answer is "was commemorated". This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, the marathon that was first staged in 1896. The verb "was commemorated" indicates that the event was celebrated or remembered in some way.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Winning first place in an event was the only glory in the ancient Games because second and third places………….
- A.
Did not recognize
- B.
Are not recognized
- C.
Was not recognized
- D.
Were not recognized
Correct Answer
D. Were not recognizedExplanation
In the ancient Games, only the winner of an event was recognized and celebrated. Second and third place finishers were not given any recognition or glory. Therefore, the correct answer is "were not recognized".Rate this question:
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- 22.
After more than 1500 years, Athens …………for the site of the first modern Olympics.
- A.
Were chosen
- B.
Was chosen
- C.
Is chosen
- D.
Chosen
Correct Answer
B. Was chosenExplanation
The correct answer is "was chosen". This is because the sentence is referring to an event that happened in the past (more than 1500 years ago), so the past tense "was chosen" is the appropriate form to use.Rate this question:
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- 23.
The Olympic Games are held every four years in a selected country, and…………to athletes of all nations.
- A.
They are opened
- B.
Are opened
- C.
They are open
- D.
It is open
Correct Answer
B. Are openedExplanation
The correct answer is "are opened". The sentence is describing the Olympic Games and how they occur every four years in a selected country. The phrase "are opened" is the appropriate verb form to indicate the beginning or commencement of the games.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Electronic timing …………..for the first time in the 1912 Olympics in Sweden.
- A.
Were used
- B.
Was used
- C.
Using
- D.
Used
Correct Answer
B. Was usedExplanation
The correct answer is "was used". This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, specifically the 1912 Olympics in Sweden. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the past tense "was used".Rate this question:
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- 25.
The first systematic chart ever made of an ocean current …………..by Benjamin Franklin.
- A.
Published
- B.
Was published
- C.
Publishing
- D.
Has been published
Correct Answer
B. Was publishedExplanation
Benjamin Franklin was the first person to create a systematic chart of an ocean current. The use of the past tense "was published" indicates that the chart has already been published in the past. This suggests that Franklin completed his work and made the chart available to the public at some point in the past.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Petroleum …………..on every continent and beneath every ocean.
- A.
Is found
- B.
Found
- C.
Are found
- D.
Find
Correct Answer
A. Is foundExplanation
Petroleum is found on every continent and beneath every ocean.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Animals …………..on Earth for at least 700 million years.
- A.
Living
- B.
Lived
- C.
Have lived
- D.
Have been lived
Correct Answer
C. Have livedExplanation
The correct answer is "have lived" because the sentence is referring to a period of time in the past (700 million years) and implies that animals are still living on Earth. The present perfect tense "have lived" is used to indicate an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Some fish …………..distortion of electrical field through special receptors.
- A.
Sense
- B.
Are sensing
- C.
Are sensed
- D.
Senses
Correct Answer
C. Are sensedExplanation
Fish have special receptors that allow them to sense distortions in the electrical field around them. This ability helps them navigate, communicate, and locate prey or predators. The phrase "are sensed" implies that the fish themselves are the ones being acted upon by the electrical field, indicating that they are the recipients of the sensory information.Rate this question:
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- 29.
During the Ice Age, glaciers…………..and retreated several times over large areas of the earth.
- A.
Had been advanced
- B.
Were advance
- C.
Have advanced
- D.
Advanced
Correct Answer
A. Had been advancedExplanation
During the Ice Age, glaciers had been advanced and retreated several times over large areas of the earth. This implies that the glaciers had moved forward or expanded and then moved back or retreated multiple times during the Ice Age. The use of "had been advanced" indicates that this action of advancement and retreat had occurred in the past before another event or time mentioned in the context.Rate this question:
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- 30.
The authorities permitted women __________ in track and field events in the 1928 Winter Games.
- A.
To take part
- B.
Taking part
- C.
Took part
- D.
Takes part
Correct Answer
A. To take partExplanation
The correct answer is "to take part" because it is the infinitive form of the verb "take part" and is used to express the purpose or intention of the authorities permitting women. It indicates that the authorities allowed women to participate in track and field events during the 1928 Winter Games.Rate this question:
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