Punctuation And Grammar Quiz
Do you like practicing grammar? Take this punctuation and grammar quiz to see how well you understand this topic. Here, in this quiz, we have a set of questions to test your understanding of punctuation and grammar. You just need to observe all the options closely and determine which is correct. All the best! It will be helpful for your grammar practice. Go for it and bang it with a perfect score. Do share the quiz links with others interested in English Grammar.
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If you eat a balance diet you will be healthier.
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NO CHANGE
- B.
If you eat, a balanced diet, you will be healthier.
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If you, eat a balanced diet you will be healthier.
- D.
If you eat a balanced diet, you will be healthier.
Correct Answer
D. If you eat a balanced diet, you will be healthier.Explanation
The correct answer is "If you eat a balanced diet, you will be healthier." This answer is grammatically correct and properly punctuated. It follows the standard sentence structure of "If [condition], [result]." The use of the word "balanced" to describe the diet indicates that it contains a variety of nutrients in appropriate proportions, which is generally considered to be healthier.Rate this question:
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- 2.
It is necessary however to maintain a normal weight.
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NO CHANGE
- B.
It is necessary, however to maintain a normal weight.
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It is necessary, however, to maintain a normal weight.
- D.
It is necessary however, to maintain a normal weight.
Correct Answer
C. It is necessary, however, to maintain a normal weight.Explanation
The correct answer is "It is necessary, however, to maintain a normal weight." The use of commas before and after "however" helps to set it off as a parenthetical element, indicating that it is an interruption or clarification in the sentence. Without the commas, the sentence may be read as "It is necessary however to maintain a normal weight," which could change the meaning or cause confusion. Adding the commas helps to ensure clarity and proper punctuation.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Bring your books with you the novel, the play, the autobiography.
- A.
NO CHANGE
- B.
Bring your books with you: the novel, the play, the autobiography.
- C.
Bring your books with you. They are: the novel, the play, the autobiography.
- D.
Bring your books with you, the novel, the play, the autobiography.
Correct Answer
B. Bring your books with you: the novel, the play, the autobiograpHy.Explanation
The correct answer is "Bring your books with you: the novel, the play, the autobiography." This answer correctly uses a colon to introduce the list of books that should be brought. The colon helps to clearly separate the instruction to bring the books from the list itself.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I have many chores every morning milking the cows, feeding the cat, finishing homework, preparing for school.
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NO CHANGE
- B.
I have many chores every morning milking the cows, such as: feeding the cat, finishing homework, preparing for school.
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I have many chores every morning: milking the cows, feeding the cat, finishing homework, preparing for school.
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I have many chores every morning, milking the cows, feeding the cat, finishing homework, preparing for school.
Correct Answer
C. I have many chores every morning: milking the cows, feeding the cat, finishing homework, preparing for school.Explanation
The answer "I have many chores every morning: milking the cows, feeding the cat, finishing homework, preparing for school." is correct because it uses a colon to introduce a list of chores that the speaker has every morning. This punctuation choice helps to clearly separate the introductory statement from the list, making the sentence more organized and easier to read.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is not correct?
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We won the soccer game, we lost the football and basketball games.
- B.
We won the soccer game, but we lost the football and basketball games.
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We won the soccer game. We lost the football and basketball games.
- D.
We won the soccer game; we lost the football and basketball games.
Correct Answer
A. We won the soccer game, we lost the football and basketball games.Explanation
The given statement "We won the soccer game, we lost the football and basketball games" is not correct because it lacks proper punctuation to separate the two independent clauses. In English, a comma is not sufficient to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. Therefore, the correct answer is the statement that does not use any punctuation to separate the two clauses.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The children were playing quietly I had time to bake muffins.
- A.
NO CHANGE
- B.
The children were playing quietly; I had time to bake muffins.
- C.
The children were playing quietly: I had time to bake muffins.
- D.
The children were playing quietly, I had time to bake muffins.
Correct Answer
B. The children were playing quietly; I had time to bake muffins.Explanation
The correct answer is "The children were playing quietly; I had time to bake muffins." This answer is correct because it uses a semicolon to correctly join two independent clauses. The semicolon is used to indicate a stronger connection between the two clauses than a comma would provide. In this case, it shows that the fact that the children were playing quietly directly led to the speaker having time to bake muffins.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The trees are losing their leaves and it's certainly time because autumn came early.
- A.
NO CHANGE
- B.
The trees are losing their leaves; and it's certainly time because autumn came early.
- C.
The trees are losing their leaves and it's certainly time--because autumn came early.
- D.
The trees are losing their leaves--and it's certainly time--because autumn came early.
Correct Answer
D. The trees are losing their leaves--and it's certainly time--because autumn came early.Explanation
The correct answer is "The trees are losing their leaves--and it's certainly time--because autumn came early." This answer is correct because it correctly uses dashes to set off the phrase "and it's certainly time" and the phrase "because autumn came early." The use of dashes helps to emphasize and separate these phrases from the rest of the sentence, making the sentence clearer and more effective.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Answer the doorbell who on earth could that be because I haven't finished dressing.
- A.
NO CHANGE
- B.
Answer the doorbell (who on earth could that be?) because I haven't finished dressing.
- C.
Answer the doorbell; who on earth could that be because I haven't finished dressing.
- D.
Answer the doorbell who on earth could that be (because I haven't finished dressing).
Correct Answer
B. Answer the doorbell (who on earth could that be?) because I haven't finished dressing.Explanation
The correct answer is "Answer the doorbell (who on earth could that be?) because I haven't finished dressing." This answer correctly uses parentheses to indicate a thought or question within the sentence. The phrase "who on earth could that be?" is a separate thought that is being expressed in a questioning manner. The parentheses help to separate this thought from the rest of the sentence. Additionally, the word "because" is used to provide a reason for answering the doorbell, indicating that the speaker hasn't finished dressing.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Shes coming to the party even though its not hers.
- A.
NO CHANGE
- B.
She's coming to the party even though it's not her's.
- C.
She's coming to the party even though it's not hers.
- D.
She's coming to the party even though its not her's.
Correct Answer
C. She's coming to the party even though it's not hers.Explanation
The apostrophe in "it's" is a contraction for "it is," and "hers" is the correct possessive form. So, the sentence correctly uses punctuation and possessive forms for clarity and grammatical accuracy.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Its raining, and the dogs coats are soaked.
- A.
NO CHANGE
- B.
It's raining, and the dogs' coats are soaked.
- C.
It's raining, and the dog's coats are soaked.
- D.
It's raining, and the dogs coats are soaked.
Correct Answer
B. It's raining, and the dogs' coats are soaked.Explanation
The correct answer is "It's raining, and the dogs' coats are soaked." The use of the apostrophe in "dogs'" indicates that the coats belong to multiple dogs. Without the apostrophe, "dogs coats" would suggest that the coats are somehow related to dogs in general, rather than specifically belonging to the dogs in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which is correct?
- A.
I wish I were a better musician.
- B.
I wish I was a better musician.
- C.
I wish I was a better music.
- D.
I wish I were a better music.
Correct Answer
A. I wish I were a better musician.Explanation
The correct answer is "I wish I were a better musician." This is because the verb "wish" expresses a hypothetical or unreal situation, and in formal English, the subjunctive mood is used in such cases. The subjunctive form of the verb "to be" in the past tense is "were" for all subjects, regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural. Therefore, "I wish I were" is the correct grammatical construction in this context.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which is correct?
- A.
If he hadn't run, he wouldn't have fallen.
- B.
If he hadn't ran, he wouldn't have fallen.
- C.
If he hadn't run, he wouldn't have fell.
- D.
If he hadn't ran, he wouldn't have fell.
Correct Answer
A. If he hadn't run, he wouldn't have fallen.Explanation
The correct sentence, "If he hadn't run, he wouldn't have fallen," uses the past participle "run" after "hadn't." In English, the past perfect tense requires the past participle, not the past tense form. The sentence expresses a hypothetical scenario where running could have prevented a fall.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which is correct?
- A.
You do those problems easy.
- B.
You do those problems easily.
- C.
You does those problems easily.
- D.
You doing those problems easily.
Correct Answer
B. You do those problems easily.Explanation
The correct answer is "You do those problems easily." This is the correct form because "do" is the correct verb form to use with "you." Additionally, "easily" is the correct adverb form to describe how the problems are done. The other options are incorrect because they either use the wrong verb form ("does" instead of "do") or the wrong adverb form ("easy" instead of "easily").Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which is correct?
- A.
The grocer, no less than the wholesaler, is responsible.
- B.
The grocer no less than the wholesaler are responsible.
- C.
The grocer who are no less than the wholesaler is responsible.
- D.
The grocery no less than the wholesaler is responsible.
Correct Answer
A. The grocer, no less than the wholesaler, is responsible.Explanation
This sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement and punctuation. The phrase "no less than the wholesaler" is an aside that doesn't affect the grammatical number of the subject, which is "grocer" (singular). Therefore, the singular verb "is" is correct. The commas are used correctly to set off the nonrestrictive phrase.
Option b) incorrectly uses the plural verb "are." Option c) has awkward phrasing and an unnecessary "who is." Option d) incorrectly uses "grocery" instead of "grocer."Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which is correct?
- A.
Both the corn and the wheat has been harvested.
- B.
Both the corn and the wheat have been harvested.
- C.
Both the corn and the wheat has been harvested.
- D.
Both the corn and the wheat had been harvested.
Correct Answer
B. Both the corn and the wheat have been harvested.Explanation
The correct answer is "Both the corn and the wheat have been harvested." The subject "Both the corn and the wheat" is plural, so the verb "have" should be used instead of "has." Additionally, the present perfect tense "have been harvested" is appropriate to indicate that the harvesting has recently occurred.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which is correct?
- A.
Sean often mixes up my sister and I.
- B.
Sean often mixes up my sister and me.
- C.
Sean often mixes up my sister and myself.
- D.
Sean often mixes up me sister and myself.
Correct Answer
B. Sean often mixes up my sister and me.Explanation
The correct answer is "Sean often mixes up my sister and me." This is because "me" is the correct pronoun to use when it is the object of the verb "mixes up." In this sentence, "my sister and me" are the objects of the verb "mixes up," so "me" is the appropriate pronoun to use.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which is correct?
- A.
George, Frank, and she are in the pool.
- B.
George, Frank, and her are in the pool.
- C.
George, Frank, and their are in the pool.
- D.
George, Frank, and them are in the pool.
Correct Answer
A. George, Frank, and she are in the pool.Explanation
The correct answer is "George, Frank, and she are in the pool." The pronoun "she" is used as the subject of the sentence, indicating that George, Frank, and she are the ones in the pool. Using "her" would be incorrect because it is an object pronoun, not a subject pronoun. "Their" is also incorrect because it is a possessive pronoun, and "them" is incorrect because it is an object pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which is correct?
- A.
Each of the girls brought their lunch to the picnic.
- B.
Each of the girls brought her lunch to the picnic.
- C.
Each of the girls brought there lunch to the picnic.
- D.
Each of the girls brought lunch to the picnic.
Correct Answer
B. Each of the girls brought her lunch to the picnic.Explanation
The pronoun "her" is used here because "each" refers to an individual, and when referring to individuals in a group, the singular pronoun ("her") must agree with "each." The first option incorrectly uses the plural pronoun "their," which does not match the singular subject "each." The third option uses the incorrect homophone "there" instead of "their" or "her." The fourth option is grammatically correct but omits the pronoun and is less specific.Rate this question:
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