Verbal Ability Test! Grammar Trivia Quiz
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Are you familiar with verbal ability, and do you think you can pass this quiz? Reading comprehension and critical thinking are both necessary in reasoning verbally. To understand general verbal ability, you must first understand the mechanics of language. Proper sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, and grammar are essential to know. Verbal ability is the capability of expressing ideas. If you want to challenge yourself, put your knowledge to the test, and try this quiz.
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If I ________ you, I _________ study very hard for the test.
- A.
Were-would
- B.
Is-would
- C.
Am-will
- D.
Was-much
- E.
Was-would
Correct Answer
A. Were-wouldExplanation
The correct answer is "were-would" because it follows the correct structure for a conditional sentence in the past tense. The verb "were" is used with the pronoun "I" to indicate a hypothetical or unreal situation. The verb "would" is then used to express the consequence or result of that hypothetical situation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Mr. Cruz scolded _____ students for not making _______ projects.
- A.
His-their
- B.
His-the
- C.
His-every
- D.
His-all
- E.
His-her
Correct Answer
A. His-theirExplanation
Mr. Cruz scolded "his" students for not making "their" projects. This suggests that Mr. Cruz is referring to a group of students that belong to him, and he is reprimanding them for not completing their own projects. The possessive pronoun "his" indicates ownership, and the pronoun "their" indicates that the projects belong to the students.Rate this question:
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Three Thousand Pesos _____ a lot of money ____ a apir of rubber shoes.
- A.
Are-for
- B.
Are-to
- C.
Is-intended
- D.
Is-for
- E.
Is-by
Correct Answer
D. Is-forExplanation
The correct answer is "is-for". The sentence structure suggests that "Three Thousand Pesos" is being described as "a lot of money" and it is specifically intended or meant for purchasing "a pair of rubber shoes".Rate this question:
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President Estrada left last September 10 for Auchland, New Zealand, the ___ leg of his ____ foreign mission.
- A.
First -two weeks
- B.
First-two-week
- C.
No. 1-two-week
- D.
First-intwo weeks
- E.
Fisrt -two weeks
Correct Answer
B. First-two-weekExplanation
The correct answer is "first-two-week" because it is the only option that follows the correct format of using a hyphen between "first" and "two-week" to indicate that they are being used as a compound adjective to describe the foreign mission. The other options either have incorrect spellings or do not use the correct hyphenation.Rate this question:
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Somehow these, interpretations ___ to be consistent with the findings.
- A.
Are
- B.
Were
- C.
Seem
- D.
Are definitely
- E.
Is
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The word "interpretations" is plural, so the correct verb form to use is "are." This is because "are" is the present tense plural form of the verb "to be." The sentence is saying that these interpretations need to be consistent with the findings, so it is important to use the correct verb form to match the subject.Rate this question:
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- 6.
During the workshop the participants _______ instructed to select partners ________ they did not know.
- A.
Were-whom
- B.
Are-who
- C.
Are-which
- D.
Are-whom
- E.
Is-whom
Correct Answer
B. Are-whoExplanation
During the workshop, the participants were instructed to select partners who they did not know.Rate this question:
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To wean a baby is to introduce _____ to food other than ______mother's milk.
- A.
Him-it's
- B.
Her-its
- C.
The baby-the
- D.
Him-its
- E.
Her-it's
Correct Answer
C. The baby-theExplanation
The correct answer is "the baby-the" because when weaning a baby, we introduce the baby to food other than their mother's milk. The phrase "the baby" refers to the baby being introduced to food, and "the" is the appropriate article to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 8.
After months of ill-feelings, Lina and Marie are friends once again as they have decided to _______.
- A.
Go through
- B.
Carry over
- C.
Bury the hatchet
- D.
Turn the tables
- E.
Go down
Correct Answer
A. Go throughExplanation
Lina and Marie have resolved their conflicts and reconciled their friendship after a period of negative emotions. They have chosen to go through their past issues and work towards repairing their relationship.Rate this question:
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- 9.
We ______ television when we ______ someone banging the door.
- A.
Were watching-heard
- B.
Are watching-heard
- C.
Watched-hear
- D.
Watched-heard
- E.
Is watching-hear
Correct Answer
A. Were watching-heardExplanation
The correct answer is "were watching-heard" because the sentence is in the past continuous tense. "Were watching" indicates an ongoing action in the past, and "heard" is the past tense of "hear," which is the appropriate verb to use when someone hears a sound.Rate this question:
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If you ______ the mattress on the porch, it will ______ in the sum and dry out.
- A.
Lied-lay
- B.
Lay-lie
- C.
Lie-lay
- D.
Lay-lain
- E.
Lied-lain
Correct Answer
B. Lay-lieExplanation
The correct answer is "lay-lie". In this sentence, "lay" is the correct verb to use because it means to put or place something down. "Lie" is the correct verb to use because it means to recline or rest in a flat position. Therefore, if you "lay" the mattress on the porch, it will "lie" in the sun and dry out.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who will ________ the money?
- A.
Put up
- B.
Put up with
- C.
Put across
- D.
Put in
- E.
Put out
Correct Answer
A. Put upExplanation
The correct answer is "put up". In this context, "put up" means to provide or contribute money. Therefore, the question is asking who will provide the money.Rate this question:
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- 12.
He drives ________ than he used to.
- A.
Carelessly
- B.
Most carelessly
- C.
Very careful
- D.
More carelessly
- E.
Careful
Correct Answer
D. More carelesslyExplanation
The correct answer is "more carelessly" because the phrase "than he used to" indicates a comparison between his current driving behavior and his past driving behavior. The word "more" is used to show that his current driving is done with less care than before.Rate this question:
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- 13.
He met an accident. He slipped ______ the floor.
- A.
An
- B.
Over
- C.
On
- D.
Upon
- E.
In
Correct Answer
C. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because when someone slips, they usually slip on a surface, such as a floor. "On" indicates the surface on which the slipping occurred.Rate this question:
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- 14.
All four speakers were superb but Mr. Andrew spoke the _________ interestingly.
- A.
A little
- B.
More
- C.
More so
- D.
Somewhat
- E.
Most
Correct Answer
E. MostExplanation
Mr. Andrew spoke the most interestingly out of all the four speakers.Rate this question:
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If I had known you were coming, I ________ have stayed home.
- A.
Won't
- B.
Will
- C.
Can
- D.
Would
- E.
Could
Correct Answer
D. WouldExplanation
The correct answer is "would" because it indicates a hypothetical situation in the past. The speaker is saying that if they had known about the person's arrival beforehand, they would have made a different choice and stayed home.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Mr. Santos, not her daughters ____ the store owner.
- A.
Have been
- B.
Is
- C.
Are
- D.
Shouldn't be
- E.
Was
Correct Answer
B. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "Mr. Santos" is singular, so it requires a singular verb.Rate this question:
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- 17.
All of us, Jason, Jun, Bernie and ____ were late.
- A.
I
- B.
Me
- C.
Mine
- D.
They
- E.
Them
Correct Answer
A. IExplanation
The correct answer is "I" because it is the only option that can be used as a subject pronoun to complete the sentence. The sentence is stating that all of us, including Jason, Jun, Bernie, and the speaker, were late. Therefore, the correct pronoun to use is "I" to refer to the speaker.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Mr. Bernardo won't be there and his students ___________.
- A.
Will never be
- B.
Won't either
- C.
Can't either
- D.
Either
- E.
Is never
Correct Answer
B. Won't eitherExplanation
The correct answer is "won't either". This implies that Mr. Bernardo won't be present and his students also won't be present. The phrase "won't either" is used to indicate that both Mr. Bernardo and his students will not be there.Rate this question:
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A third of the liquid ________ the surface immediately.
- A.
Clean
- B.
Cleans
- C.
Was clean
- D.
Were cleaned
- E.
Cleaned
Correct Answer
B. CleansExplanation
The correct answer is "cleans" because the verb "cleans" agrees with the subject "a third of the liquid," which is singular.Rate this question:
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Either parents or children________ this paradise.
- A.
Enjoy
- B.
Enjoys
- C.
Enjoying
- D.
Was enjoying
- E.
Were enjoying
Correct Answer
A. EnjoyExplanation
The verb "enjoy" should agree with its subject in number. In this sentence, the subject is "either parents or children," which is a compound subject. Since "parents" and "children" are both plural, the correct form of the verb should also be plural, which is "enjoy."Rate this question:
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