Singular/Plural And Tenses Grammar Test

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"Singular/Plural And Tenses" Grammar Test - Quiz

This is an english grammar test that will evaluate the most basic of grammatical english skills ( singular/plural and tenses). Take this quiz, answer all the questions with the best of your capabilities and share the results with your friends.

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1.

Sally _____ to the part every day
- A.
  
  Run
- B.
  
  Runs
- C.
  
  Running
- D.
  
  Ran
Correct Answer
B. Runs

Explanation
The correct answer is "runs". In this sentence, we need a verb form that agrees with the subject "Sally" and indicates a habitual action. "Runs" is the correct present tense form of the verb "run" for third-person singular subjects like Sally.

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2.

The dogs _______ at strangers.
- A.
  
  Bark
- B.
  
  Barks
- C.
  
  Barkings
- D.
  
  Barked
Correct Answer
A. Bark

Explanation
Dogs bark at strangers. This is a grammatically correct sentence in the present tense. "Bark" is the correct verb form to use with the subject "dogs" in the present tense.

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3.

Ted and Mary _____ going to the movies.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  --
- D.
  
  Been
Correct Answer
B. Are

Explanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject of the sentence is "Ted and Mary," which is a plural noun. In English, plural subjects require the verb form "are" to agree with them.

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4.

The game _______ exciting.
- A.
  
  Was
- B.
  
  Were
- C.
  
  Being
- D.
  
  ----
Correct Answer
A. Was

Explanation
The correct answer is "was" because the word "game" is singular, and "was" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" used with singular subjects.

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5.

They ______ too much
- A.
  
  Worry
- B.
  
  Worries
- C.
  
  Worrying
- D.
  
  Worried
Correct Answer
A. Worry

Explanation
The given correct answer is "worry". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and requires a verb that matches the subject "they". "Worry" is the correct present tense form of the verb, while "worries" is the third person singular form and does not match the subject. "Worrying" is a present participle form and "worried" is the past tense form, both of which are not appropriate for the present tense sentence.

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6.

She ______ every night
- A.
  
  Studying
- B.
  
  Studied
- C.
  
  Studies
- D.
  
  Study
Correct Answer
C. Studies

Explanation
The correct answer is "studies". This is because the word "she" is a third-person singular pronoun, and when using present simple tense with third-person singular subjects, we add an 's' to the verb. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "study" in this sentence is "studies".

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7.

Black or white _____ your choice
- A.
  
  Been
- B.
  
  Being
- C.
  
  Is
- D.
  
  Are
Correct Answer
C. Is

Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the singular subject "choice."

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8.

That ______ incredible
- A.
  
  Are
- B.
  
  Was
- C.
  
  ---
- D.
  
  ----
Correct Answer
B. Was

Explanation
The word "was" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "that" in terms of past tense. The sentence suggests that something in the past was incredible.

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9.

Those ______ pretty shoes
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  ___
- D.
  
  ___
Correct Answer
B. Are

Explanation
The correct answer is "are" because the word "shoes" is plural, indicating that there is more than one shoe. In English grammar, plural nouns are typically paired with the verb "are" to indicate that there is more than one of the subject. Therefore, "are" is the appropriate verb to complete the sentence.

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10.

The cat or dog _______ in the yard
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  Been
- D.
  
  ----
Correct Answer
A. Is

Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because when referring to a singular subject, such as "the cat or dog," the verb should also be singular. In this case, "is" is the singular form of the verb "to be" and agrees with the subject.

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"Singular/Plural And Tenses" Grammar Test

Sally _____ to the part every day

The dogs _______ at strangers.

Ted and Mary _____ going to the movies.

The game _______ exciting.

They ______ too much

She ______ every night

Black or white _____ your choice

That ______ incredible

Those ______ pretty shoes

The cat or dog _______ in the yard