Grammar Quiz 60

Grammar Quiz 60 — Mixed Grammar Practice

Test your understanding of various English grammar concepts with this 15-question assessment.

About This Grammar Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 60, a comprehensive assessment designed to test your understanding of various English grammar concepts including modal verbs, verb patterns, prepositions, and sentence structure.

This quiz covers essential grammar topics that are crucial for effective communication in English, from modal verb usage to proper preposition selection and verb tense consistency.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Instant scoring with detailed feedback
• Comprehensive explanations
• Mixed grammar practice
• Modal verbs and prepositions
• Practical English usage

📝 What You'll Practice:

• • Modal verb patterns and usage
• • Verb tenses and reported speech
• • Correct preposition usage
• • Quantifiers and determiners
• • Phrasal verbs and expressions
• • Sentence structure and conjunctions

Detailed Explanations

She shouldn't be ashamed of it.

Correct answer: be

After modal verbs like "shouldn't," we use the base form of the verb. "To be" and "to ashamed" are incorrect forms.

He couldn't do it another way.

Correct answer: do

After modal verbs like "couldn't," we use the base form of the verb. "To do" and "doing" are incorrect forms.

They refuse to listen to you.

Correct answer: to listen

The verb "refuse" is followed by the infinitive with "to." "Listen" without "to" and "listens" are incorrect forms.

She said she had been there.

Correct answer: had been

In reported speech, we often backshift the tense. Past perfect "had been" is correct for the past of "have been."

Yes, she did it.

Correct answer: did

Past simple "did" is the correct form for completed actions. "Done" needs an auxiliary verb, and "do" is present tense.

I see you are good at English.

Correct answer: at

We use "good at" for skills and abilities. "For," "on," and "none" are not used with "good" in this context.

These employees are paid less.

Correct answer: are paid

Present simple passive voice is correct here. "Is" doesn't agree with plural "employees," and "was" is past tense.

I will get tired very quickly if nothing changes.

Correct answer: changes

First conditional uses present simple in the if-clause. "Will change" and "was change" are incorrect verb forms.

There is too much injustice in the world.

Correct answer: much

"Much" is used with uncountable nouns like "injustice." "Many" is for countable nouns, and "a lot" needs "of."

We must solve this as soon as possible.

Correct answer: solve

After modal verbs like "must," we use the base form of the verb. "To solve" and "solves" are incorrect forms.

He apologised for being late.

Correct answer: for

The verb "apologise" is followed by the preposition "for." "Of" and "on" are not used with "apologised" in this context.

She turned into a confident speaker over the years.

Correct answer: into

"Turn into" means to transform or become. "In" and "to" don't create the correct phrasal verb for this context.

We plan to start early tomorrow.

Correct answer: to start

The verb "plan" is followed by the infinitive with "to." "Start" and "starting" are incorrect forms after "plan."

The meeting was postponed because the manager was ill.

Correct answer: because

"Because" is followed by a clause. "Because of" is followed by a noun phrase, and "due" needs "to" ("due to").

They were discussing the issue while walking home.

Correct answer: while

"While" is used with continuous actions happening at the same time. "As" and "during" are not used with gerunds in this way.

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Grammar Quiz 59

Grammar Quiz 59 — Mixed Grammar Practice

Test your understanding of various English grammar concepts with this 15-question assessment.

About This Grammar Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 59, a comprehensive assessment designed to test your understanding of various English grammar concepts including verb patterns, prepositions, conditionals, and sentence structure.

This quiz covers essential grammar topics that are crucial for effective communication in English, from basic sentence construction to more complex grammatical patterns.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Instant scoring with detailed feedback
• Comprehensive explanations
• Mixed grammar practice
• Verb patterns and prepositions
• Practical English usage

📝 What You'll Practice:

• • Conditional sentences and wishes
• • Verb tenses and forms
• • Correct preposition usage
• • Verb patterns (gerunds and infinitives)
• • Phrasal verbs and expressions
• • Sentence structure and word order

Detailed Explanations

If only they were more professional!

Correct answer: were

After "if only" expressing wishes about the present, we use past simple tense. "Are" and "was" are incorrect verb forms for this conditional structure.

His sister was going to work from home.

Correct answer: was going

Past continuous tense ("was/were + going") is used for planned future actions in the past. "Were" doesn't agree with singular "sister," and "will going" is grammatically incorrect.

I'm interested in a foreign language course.

Correct answer: in

The adjective "interested" is followed by the preposition "in." "Of" and "on" are not used with "interested" in this context.

He did everything correctly.

Correct answer: did

Past simple tense "did" is the correct form for completed actions in the past. "Do" is present tense, and "done" needs an auxiliary verb.

You can find the key details at the end of the document.

Correct answer: at

We use "at" for specific points or locations. "For" indicates purpose, "in" suggests being inside, and "none" is not a preposition.

I would prefer to mention it later.

Correct answer: would prefer

"Would prefer" expresses a polite preference. "Have prefer" and "had prefer" are grammatically incorrect constructions.

She hopes to win.

Correct answer: to win

The verb "hope" is followed by the infinitive with "to." "Win" without "to" and "wins" are incorrect forms after "hopes."

My mother likes wearing fashionable clothes.

Correct answer: wearing

After "likes," we can use either a gerund (wearing) or infinitive with "to," but the gerund is more common for general preferences. "Wear" and "wears" are incorrect forms.

She picked up a coin.

Correct answer: up

The phrasal verb "pick up" means to lift or collect. "Of," "off," and "on" don't create the correct phrasal verb for this context.

They have such a brilliant idea.

Correct answer: such

"Such" is used before adjective + noun combinations. "So" is used before adjectives alone, and "as" is used for comparisons.

She couldn't help laughing when she heard the joke.

Correct answer: laughing

After "couldn't help," we use a gerund (verb + -ing). "Laugh" and "to laugh" are incorrect forms in this expression.

We must focus on improving our communication.

Correct answer: on

The verb "focus" is followed by the preposition "on." "In" and "at" are not used with "focus" in this context.

He managed to complete the task on time.

Correct answer: to complete

The verb "manage" is followed by the infinitive with "to." "Complete" and "completing" are incorrect forms after "managed."

This book belongs to Liam.

Correct answer: to

The verb "belong" is followed by the preposition "to" when indicating ownership. "Of" and "for" are not used with "belongs" in this context.

We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Correct answer: to seeing

After "look forward to," we use a gerund (verb + -ing). "See" and "to see" are incorrect forms in this expression.

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Grammar Quiz 58

Grammar Quiz 58 — Advanced Grammar Practice

Master complex English grammar concepts with this challenging 15-question assessment.

About This Advanced Grammar Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 58, an advanced-level assessment designed to test your mastery of complex English grammar structures. This quiz focuses on sophisticated grammatical concepts that often challenge even experienced English learners.

This comprehensive quiz covers advanced topics including future perfect tense, subject-verb agreement with complex subjects, subjunctive mood, conditional sentences, inversion structures, and proper verb patterns.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 advanced-level questions
• Instant scoring with detailed feedback
• Comprehensive explanations
• Advanced grammar concepts
• Complex sentence structures
• Professional-level English practice

📝 What You'll Practice:

• • Advanced verb tenses and time references
• • Complex subject-verb agreement patterns
• • Subjunctive mood and conditional sentences
• • Inversion structures and advanced sentence patterns
• • Proper verb patterns and modal usage
• • Complex conjunctions and clause structures

Detailed Explanations

By next October, they will have lived in this city for 15 years.

Correct answer: will have lived

Future perfect tense ("will have + past participle") is used for actions that will be completed before a specific future time. "Have lived," "lived," and "none" are incorrect verb forms for this future time reference.

Neither the coach nor the players were ready for the match.

Correct answer: were

With "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the closer subject. Since "players" is plural and closer to the verb, we use the plural form "were." "Was," "are," and "none" don't agree with the plural subject.

The teacher insisted that he leave immediately.

Correct answer: leave

After verbs like "insist," we use the subjunctive mood (base form of the verb). "Leaves," "left," and "none" are not subjunctive forms.

Once you finish your homework, you can join us at the park.

Correct answer: Once

"Once" indicates a condition that, when fulfilled, allows the main action. "Although" shows contrast, "unless" means except if, and "none" is not a conjunction.

He spoke about the antique as though it had no value at the time.

Correct answer: had

After "as though" for unreal past situations, we use past simple tense. "Has," "have," and "none" are incorrect verb forms.

The results of the survey, along with the charts, will be presented tomorrow.

Correct answer: will be presented

When using "along with," the verb agrees with the main subject "results," which is plural. "Will presented," "were presented," and "none" are incorrect verb forms.

Scarcely had we arrived when it started to rain.

Correct answer: Scarcely had we arrived

This inversion structure requires "scarcely had + subject + past participle." "Did we arrived," "were we arrived," and "none" use incorrect verb forms or word order.

By the time you arrive at 8pm, we will have finished dinner.

Correct answer: will have finished

Future perfect tense describes actions that will be completed before another future action. "Finish," "have finished," and "none" are incorrect for this future time reference.

Visitors must wear a safety helmet at all times in the construction area.

Correct answer: must wear

After modal verbs like "must," we use the base form of the verb. "Are wear," "were wear," and "none" are grammatically incorrect.

Under no circumstances should the alarm be turned off.

Correct answer: should the alarm be

When "under no circumstances" begins a sentence, we use inversion (modal verb before subject). "Is the alarm be," "was the alarm be," and "none" lack proper inversion.

If she were more organised, she would meet her deadlines.

Correct answer: were

Second conditional uses "were" for all subjects in the if-clause for hypothetical situations. "Was," "is," and "none" are incorrect verb forms.

Hardly had he started speaking when the fire alarm went off.

Correct answer: Hardly had he started

This inversion structure requires "hardly had + subject + past participle." "Did he started," "has he started," and "none" use incorrect verb forms.

Each of the machines is checked before being used.

Correct answer: is

"Each" is singular and takes a singular verb. "Are," "were," and "none" are plural or incorrect forms that don't agree with the singular subject.

This device allows you to adjust the volume easily.

Correct answer: to adjust

The verb "allow" is followed by the infinitive with "to." "Adjusting," "adjust," and "none" are incorrect forms after "allows you."

No sooner did the lights go out than the children screamed.

Correct answer: did the lights go

This inversion structure requires "no sooner + auxiliary verb + subject + base verb." "Had the lights go," "do the lights go," and "none" use incorrect verb forms.

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Grammar Quiz 57

Grammar Quiz 57 — Advanced Grammar Practice

Master complex English grammar concepts with this challenging 15-question assessment.

About This Advanced Grammar Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 57, an advanced-level assessment designed to test your mastery of complex English grammar structures. This quiz focuses on sophisticated grammatical concepts that often challenge even experienced English learners.

This comprehensive quiz covers advanced topics including future perfect tense, subject-verb agreement with complex subjects, conditional sentences, inversion structures, adjective order, and proper usage of quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 advanced-level questions
• Instant scoring with detailed feedback
• Comprehensive explanations
• Advanced grammar concepts
• Complex sentence structures
• Professional-level English practice

Detailed Explanations

By the time we get to the station, the train will have left.

Correct answer: will have left

Future perfect tense ("will have + past participle") is used for actions that will be completed before another future action. "Have left," "left," and "was left" are incorrect verb forms for this future time reference.

Neither of the candidates is suitable for the role.

Correct answer: is

"Neither" is singular and takes a singular verb. "Are," "were," and "has" are plural or incorrect verb forms that don't agree with the singular subject "neither."

If you studied harder, you would get better grades.

Correct answer: would get

Second conditional uses past simple in the if-clause and "would + base verb" in the main clause for hypothetical situations. "Would gotten," "will get," and "got" are incorrect verb forms.

The meeting was postponed due to the severe weather.

Correct answer: due to

"Due to" means because of and is followed by a noun phrase. "Due" alone is incomplete, "because" needs a clause, and "for" is not used in this context.

I wish I had more time to finish this project.

Correct answer: had

After "wish" for present unreal situations, we use past simple tense. "Have," "will have," and "has" are incorrect verb forms for expressing wishes about the present.

The book, together with the notes, is on the desk.

Correct answer: is

When using "together with," the verb agrees with the main subject "the book," which is singular. "Are" and "were" are plural forms that don't agree with the singular subject.

You must finish your homework before the teacher arrives.

Correct answer: finish

After modal verbs like "must," we use the base form of the verb. "Finished," "finishes," and "have finish" are incorrect verb forms.

This time next year, they will be living in their new house.

Correct answer: will be living

Future continuous tense describes actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. "Are living," "lived," and "were living" are incorrect for future reference.

Hardly had the show begun when it started raining.

Correct answer: when

The correct correlative conjunction is "hardly...when" to show that one event happened immediately after another. "Then," "so," and "as" are not used with "hardly" in this construction.

She talks as if she knew everything about the topic.

Correct answer: knew

After "as if" for unreal situations, we use past simple tense. "Knews," "known," and "know" are incorrect verb forms.

There isn't much sugar left in the jar.

Correct answer: much

"Much" is used with uncountable nouns like "sugar." "Plentier" is not a word, "many" is for countable nouns, and "plenty" needs "of" ("plenty of").

We still have a few seats available for the event.

Correct answer: a few

"A few" is used with countable nouns like "seats" to mean a small number. "Fewer" is comparative, "less" is for uncountable nouns, and "little" is for uncountable nouns.

He agreed to join the team after the meeting.

Correct answer: to join

The verb "agree" is followed by the infinitive with "to." "Joined," "joining," and "join" without "to" are incorrect forms after "agreed."

She bought a beautiful old wooden chair at the market.

Correct answer: beautiful old wooden

Adjectives follow a specific order: opinion (beautiful) → age (old) → material (wooden). Other orders break the standard adjective sequence.

The news is being broadcast live right now.

Correct answer: is

"News" is uncountable and takes a singular verb. "Has being," "are," and "were" are incorrect verb forms that don't agree with the singular subject.

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Grammar Quiz 56

Grammar Quiz 56 — Commonly Confused Words

Test your understanding of commonly confused English words by selecting the correct option to complete each sentence.

About This Grammar Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 56, a multiple-choice assessment with 15 questions testing commonly confused English words.

Select the correct word to complete each sentence. Pay attention to homophones and commonly confused words.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Instant scoring
• Detailed explanations
• Homophones practice

Explanations

She went to the bakery to buy some flour for the cake.

Correct answer: flour

"Flour" is the powder used for baking. "Flower" is a plant with petals. Both sound the same but have different meanings.

The brave knight fought the dragon to save the village.

Correct answer: knight

"Knight" is a medieval warrior. "Night" is the time after sunset. These homophones have completely different meanings.

The thief planned to steal the expensive jewellery.

Correct answer: steal

"Steal" means to take something without permission. "Steel" is a type of metal. The context requires the verb meaning theft.

She was too shy to speak her thoughts out aloud.

Correct answer: aloud

"Aloud" means audibly, speaking so others can hear. "Allowed" means permitted. The context requires the adverb describing how she speaks.

The archaeologists explored the ancient site where the temple once stood.

Correct answer: site

"Site" refers to a location or place. "Sight" refers to vision or something seen. The context requires a physical location.

We saw a large brown bear fishing for salmon in the river.

Correct answer: bear

"Bear" is the animal. "Bare" means naked or uncovered. The context clearly refers to an animal fishing.

Remember to meet for lunch so we can discuss the project.

Correct answer: meet

"Meet" means to come together. "Meat" refers to food from animals. The context requires the verb meaning to gather.

The mechanic said the brakes needed to be replaced immediately.

Correct answer: brakes

"Brakes" are devices for stopping vehicles. "Breaks" means to separate into pieces or take a rest. The automotive context requires the stopping devices.

He sent the invitation by mail so it would arrive quickly.

Correct answer: mail

"Mail" refers to the postal system. "Male" refers to the gender. The context clearly refers to sending something through the postal service.

From the mountaintop, we could see the entire valley below.

Correct answer: see

"See" means to perceive with eyes. "Sea" is a large body of salt water. The context requires the verb for visual perception.

She wore a beautiful silver pearl around her neck.

Correct answer: pearl

"Pearl" is a precious gem formed in oysters. "Purl" is a knitting stitch. The jewelry context requires the gemstone.

The farmer had to plow the field before planting seeds.

Correct answer: plow

Both "plow" and "plough" are correct spellings (American vs. British English), but "plow" is more common in American English.

The teacher asked them to write their names on the board.

Correct answer: board

"Board" refers to a flat surface for writing. "Bored" means feeling uninterested. The classroom context requires the writing surface.

She wanted to dye her hair before the meeting.

Correct answer: dye

"Dye" means to change color. "Die" means to cease living. The hair context clearly requires changing color, not death.

He threw the ball with all his might.

Correct answer: might

"Might" means strength or power. "Mite" is a small insect or a very small amount. The context requires the word meaning strength.

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