Grammar Quiz 37

Grammar Quiz 37 — Mixed Grammar Practice

Test your understanding of various English grammar concepts by selecting the correct sentence in each pair.

About This Mixed Grammar Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 37, a multiple-choice assessment with 15 questions testing various aspects of English grammar.

Select the grammatically correct sentence from each set of options. Pay attention to verb tenses, articles, prepositions, and sentence structure.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Instant scoring
• Detailed explanations
• Mixed grammar topics

Explanations

1️⃣ If he had studied harder, he would have passed the exam.

Correct answer: If he had studied harder, he would have passed the exam.

This is the third conditional structure (if + past perfect, would have + past participle) used for hypothetical situations in the past.

2️⃣ She gave me a clear explanation.

Correct answer: She gave me a clear explanation.

"Clear" is the correct adjective form. "Clarify" is a verb, "clarity" is a noun, and "clearly" is an adverb.

3️⃣ She bought an orange from the supermarket.

Correct answer: She bought an orange from the supermarket.

"An" is used before words beginning with a vowel sound. "Orange" starts with a vowel sound, so "an" is correct.

4️⃣ She worked hard, but she failed the exam.

Correct answer: She worked hard, but she failed the exam.

"But" shows contrast between working hard and failing. "So" and "hence" show result, and "still" is not typically used with this punctuation.

5️⃣ He is proficient at English.

Correct answer: He is proficient at English.

The preposition "at" is used with "proficient" when referring to skills or subjects.

6️⃣ Harry is an honest man.

Correct answer: Harry is an honest man.

"An" is used before words beginning with a vowel sound. "Honest" starts with a silent 'h', so it has a vowel sound.

7️⃣ He left early, as he was feeling uneasy.

Correct answer: He left early, as he was feeling uneasy.

"As" is a conjunction meaning "because." The other options contain grammatical errors in the clause structure.

8️⃣ Neither of the boys was present in the lab yesterday.

Correct answer: Neither of the boys was present in the lab yesterday.

"Neither" is singular and takes a singular verb. Also, the past tense "was" is needed for "yesterday."

9️⃣ The project manager was not satisfied with his team's performance.

Correct answer: The project manager was not satisfied with his team's performance.

The preposition "with" is used after "satisfied." The other prepositions are incorrect in this context.

🔟 He had completed the meeting before I arrived.

Correct answer: He had completed the meeting before I arrived.

Past perfect tense ("had completed") is used for an action completed before another past action ("arrived").

1️⃣1️⃣ If I had enough money, I would travel the world.

Correct answer: If I had enough money, I would travel the world.

This is the second conditional structure (if + past simple, would + base verb) used for hypothetical present/future situations.

1️⃣2️⃣ The film was so amusing that I couldn't stop laughing.

Correct answer: The film was so amusing that I couldn't stop laughing.

"Amusing" (adjective) describes something that causes amusement. "Amused" describes how someone feels, "amuse" is a verb, and "amusement" is a noun.

1️⃣3️⃣ By this time next year, we will have built our new house.

Correct answer: By this time next year, we will have built our new house.

Future perfect tense ("will have built") is used for actions that will be completed before a specific future time.

1️⃣4️⃣ He didn't go to work because of his illness.

Correct answer: He didn't go to work because of his illness.

"Because of" is followed by a noun phrase ("his illness"). "Because" would be followed by a clause, and "due" requires "to" ("due to").

1️⃣5️⃣ The book, which you lent me, was fascinating.

Correct answer: The book, which you lent me, was fascinating.

"Which" is used in non-defining relative clauses (set off by commas). "What" is not a relative pronoun, "that" shouldn't be used in non-defining clauses, and "whose" indicates possession.

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Grammar Quiz 36

Grammar Quiz 36 — Relative Pronouns and Adverbs

Test your understanding of English relative pronouns and adverbs by selecting the correct form for each sentence.

About This Relative Pronouns Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 36, a multiple-choice assessment with 15 questions testing your knowledge of English relative pronouns and adverbs.

Select the correct relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) or adverb (where, when, why) to complete each sentence.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 multiple-choice questions
• Instant scoring
• Detailed explanations
• Relative pronouns & adverbs

Explanations

Q1. He didn't come, which was quite unusual.

Correct answer: which

"Which" is used to refer to a whole clause or idea (the fact that he didn't come). "That" cannot be used in non-defining relative clauses, "what" is not a relative pronoun, and "who" refers to people.

Q2. The person who answered the phone turned out to be very helpful.

Correct answer: who

"Who" is used as the subject relative pronoun for people. "Which" is for things, "whom" is for objects, and "what" is not used as a relative pronoun for people.

Q3. This is the hotel where we stayed during our trip to Italy.

Correct answer: where

"Where" is used to refer to a place. "Which" and "that" would require a preposition ("in which" or "that...in"). "Who" is only for people.

Q4. The book whose cover is torn belongs to the library.

Correct answer: whose

"Whose" indicates possession and can be used for both people and things. "Who" cannot show possession, and "which" and "that" don't have possessive forms.

Q5. She was the only person who understood the problem correctly.

Correct answer: who

"Who" is used as the subject relative pronoun for people. "Which" is for things, "whom" is for objects, and "what" is not used as a relative pronoun for people.

Q6. The reason why I'm late is because of heavy traffic.

Correct answer: why

"Why" is used to refer to a reason. "Which," "when," and "where" don't appropriately refer to reasons in this context.

Q7. That's the man who I told you about yesterday.

Correct answer: who

In informal English, "who" can be used as the object of a preposition, though "whom" is technically correct in formal English. "What" and "which" are incorrect for people, and "whose" indicates possession.

Q8. July is the month when we usually go on vacation.

Correct answer: when

"When" is used to refer to a time. "Where" refers to places, "which" would require a preposition ("in which"), and "whose" indicates possession.

Q9. The laptop which I bought last week already stopped working.

Correct answer: which

"Which" is used for things. "Who" and "whom" are for people, and "whose" indicates possession.

Q10. They've changed the schedule, which means we'll finish earlier than expected.

Correct answer: which

"Which" is used to refer to a whole clause or idea (the fact that they changed the schedule). "Where" refers to places, "what" is not a relative pronoun, and "who" refers to people.

Q11. She didn't tell me the reason why she was so upset.

Correct answer: why

"Why" is used to refer to a reason. "Which" would require a preposition ("for which"), "for" is incorrect grammar, and "what" is not used as a relative pronoun.

Q12. Do you know the woman whose car was stolen last night?

Correct answer: whose

"Whose" indicates possession. "Who" cannot show possession, and "which" and "that" don't have possessive forms and are not used for people.

Q13. I'll never forget the day that we first met in college.

Correct answer: that

"That" can refer to time in defining relative clauses. "What" is not a relative pronoun, "which" is less common for time references, and "where" refers to places.

Q14. The restaurant, which was recommended by my friend, turned out to be excellent.

Correct answer: which

"Which" is used in non-defining relative clauses (set off by commas) for things. "That" cannot be used in non-defining clauses, "where" refers to places, and "who" refers to people.

Q15. The student whose essay won first prize is from Brazil.

Correct answer: whose

"Whose" indicates possession. "Who" cannot show possession, "whom" is for objects, and "which" is for things, not people.

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Grammar Quiz 35

Grammar Quiz 35 — Verb Tenses: Fill in the Blanks

Test your understanding of English verb tenses by selecting the correct form for each sentence.

About This Verb Tenses Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 35, a fill-in-the-blanks assessment with 15 questions testing your knowledge of English verb tenses.

Select the correct verb form to complete each sentence. Pay attention to time expressions and context clues.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 fill-in-the-blanks
• Instant scoring
• Detailed explanations
• Various tense forms

Explanations

Q1. By the time you arrive, we __________ dinner.

Correct answer: will have finished

Future perfect tense is used for actions that will be completed before a specific future time.

Q2. She __________ in London for five years before moving to Paris.

Correct answer: lived

Simple past is used for completed actions in the past with a specific time reference.

Q3. This time next week, I __________ on a beach in Hawaii.

Correct answer: will be lying

Future continuous expresses ongoing action at a specific future time.

Q4. The phone __________ while I was taking a shower.

Correct answer: rang

Simple past is used for completed actions that interrupted ongoing past actions.

Q5. I __________ three cups of coffee today.

Correct answer: have drunk

Present perfect is used for actions completed in a period that includes the present.

Q6. When I saw her, she __________ her bicycle.

Correct answer: was riding

Past continuous expresses ongoing action at a specific past moment.

Q7. By 2030, scientists __________ a cure for most cancers.

Correct answer: will have discovered

Future perfect expresses completion before a specific future time.

Q8. I __________ to Japan twice this year for business meetings.

Correct answer: have been

Present perfect is used for experiences in a period that includes the present.

Q9. He __________ his homework when his friends arrived.

Correct answer: had finished

Past perfect expresses completion before another past action.

Q10. Look at those dark clouds! It __________.

Correct answer: is going to rain

"Going to" expresses prediction based on current evidence.

Q11. She usually __________ to work by bus, but today she drove.

Correct answer: goes

Present simple is used for habits and routines.

Q12. We __________ dinner when the guests arrived.

Correct answer: were having

Past continuous expresses ongoing action interrupted by another past action.

Q13. By the end of the year, I __________ here for a decade.

Correct answer: will have worked

Future perfect expresses duration up to a specific future time.

Q14. He __________ English for three years before he moved to Canada.

Correct answer: had studied

Past perfect expresses duration before another past action.

Q15. I think she __________ the answer if you give her more time.

Correct answer: will find

Future simple is used for predictions in first conditional sentences.

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Grammar Quiz 34

Grammar Quiz 34 — English Idioms: 15 Common Expression Questions

Test your understanding of English idioms with this focused quiz on common expressions and their meanings.

About This Idioms Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 34, a specialized assessment featuring 15 carefully crafted questions designed to test your understanding of English idioms - colorful expressions that don't mean exactly what the words say but have established figurative meanings.

Whether you're preparing for language exams, refining your conversational English, or improving your comprehension of native speakers, this quiz will help you master common idiomatic expressions used in everyday communication.

After completing the quiz, you'll receive instant scoring along with detailed explanations for each question. These explanations not only identify the correct answers but also clarify the meaning and usage of each idiom in context.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 idiom questions
• Instant scoring system
• Detailed explanations
• Various idiom types

Pay close attention to the context and figurative meanings as you work through these idiom challenges.

Explanations

Q1. Don't judge a book by its cover means you shouldn't ____.

Correct answer: judge something by its appearance

read books with ugly covers - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

buy expensive books - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom's meaning

trust book reviews - incorrect; this is not what the idiom means

judge something by its appearance - correct: this idiom means you shouldn't form an opinion based solely on outward appearances

Q2. When someone says "break a leg," they mean ____.

Correct answer: good luck

you might get injured - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

be careful - incorrect; this is not the meaning of the expression

watch your step - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom

good luck - correct: "break a leg" is a theatrical expression meaning good luck, especially before a performance

Q3. If you're feeling under the weather, you're ____.

Correct answer: feeling ill

depressed - incorrect; while illness might cause low mood, this isn't the primary meaning

angry - incorrect; this emotion is unrelated to the idiom

confused - incorrect; this is not what the expression means

feeling ill - correct: "under the weather" means feeling ill or unwell

Q4. When you hit the nail on the head, you ____.

Correct answer: were exactly right

got hurt - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

completed a task quickly - incorrect; while related, this is not the precise meaning

made a mistake - incorrect; this is the opposite of the idiom's meaning

were exactly right - correct: this idiom means you described something accurately or identified the exact issue

Q5. If you let the cat out of the bag, you ____.

Correct answer: revealed a secret

lost your pet - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

were careless - incorrect; while revealing a secret might be careless, this isn't the direct meaning

got distracted - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom

revealed a secret - correct: this idiom means you accidentally disclosed information that was supposed to be kept secret

Q6. When something costs an arm and a leg, it's ____.

Correct answer: very expensive

painful - incorrect; while expensive things might be painful to pay for, this isn't the direct meaning

difficult to find - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom

not worth it - incorrect; expensive things might not be worth it, but this isn't what the idiom means

very expensive - correct: this idiom means something is extremely costly

Q7. If you're burning the midnight oil, you're ____.

Correct answer: working late

angry - incorrect; this emotion is unrelated to the idiom

wasting time - incorrect; this is the opposite of what the idiom suggests

making a fire - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

working late - correct: this idiom means you're working late into the night

Q8. When you give someone the cold shoulder, you're ____.

Correct answer: ignoring them

complimenting them - incorrect; this is the opposite of the idiom's meaning

offering them food - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

giving them advice - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom

ignoring them - correct: this idiom means you're deliberately ignoring someone or being unfriendly toward them

Q9. If you're on the ball, you're ____.

Correct answer: alert and competent

attending a sports event - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

in a difficult situation - incorrect; this is the opposite of what the idiom suggests

taking a break - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom

alert and competent - correct: this idiom means you're paying attention and performing well

Q10. When you say "it's raining cats and dogs," it means ____.

Correct answer: it's raining heavily

animals are falling from the sky - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

something strange is happening - incorrect; while heavy rain might be strange, this isn't the precise meaning

the weather is unpredictable - incorrect; this is too vague for the idiom

it's raining heavily - correct: this idiom means it's raining very hard

Q11. If you spill the beans, you ____.

Correct answer: reveal a secret

make a mess - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

tell a lie - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom

forget something - incorrect; this is not what the expression means

reveal a secret - correct: this idiom means you disclose information that was supposed to be kept secret

Q12. When someone says "the ball is in your court," it means ____.

Correct answer: you have to make the next decision

you should play tennis - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

you lost the opportunity - incorrect; this is the opposite of what the idiom suggests

someone else is responsible - incorrect; this is the opposite of the idiom's meaning

you have to make the next decision - correct: this idiom means it's your responsibility to take the next action or make a decision

Q13. If something happens once in a blue moon, it happens ____.

Correct answer: rarely

often - incorrect; this is the opposite of the idiom's meaning

unexpectedly - incorrect; while rare things might be unexpected, this isn't the precise meaning

every month - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation based on "moon"

rarely - correct: this idiom means something happens very infrequently

Q14. If you add fuel to the fire, you ____.

Correct answer: make a situation worse

solve a problem - incorrect; this is the opposite of the idiom's meaning

start over - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom

calm things down - incorrect; this is the opposite of what the expression means

make a situation worse - correct: this idiom means you make a bad situation even worse

Q15. To bite off more than you can chew means to ____.

Correct answer: take on more work than you can handle

eat too fast - incorrect; this is a literal interpretation

make a big mistake - incorrect; while taking on too much might be a mistake, this isn't the precise meaning

talk with your mouth full - incorrect; this is unrelated to the idiom

take on more work than you can handle - correct: this idiom means you've accepted more responsibility than you can manage

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Grammar Quiz 33

Grammar Quiz 33 — Prepositions: 15 Preposition Usage Questions

Test your understanding of English prepositions with this focused quiz on correct preposition usage.

About This Prepositions Quiz

Welcome to Grammar Quiz 33, a specialized assessment featuring 15 carefully crafted questions designed to test your mastery of English prepositions - one of the most challenging aspects of English grammar that requires memorization of specific collocations.

Whether you're preparing for language exams, refining your academic writing, or improving your everyday communication, this quiz will help you master the correct preposition usage with nouns, adjectives, and verbs in various contexts.

After completing the quiz, you'll receive instant scoring along with detailed explanations for each question. These explanations not only identify the correct answers but also clarify the specific preposition collocations and fixed expressions.

QUIZ FEATURES

• 15 preposition questions
• Instant scoring system
• Detailed explanations
• Various preposition types

Pay close attention to preposition collocations and fixed expressions as you work through these preposition challenges.

Explanations

Q1. She has a talent ____ playing the piano.

Correct answer: for

in - incorrect; "talent in" is not the standard collocation

to - incorrect; "talent to" would require an infinitive, not a gerund

with - incorrect; "talent with" suggests using a tool, not an activity

for - correct: "talent for" is the standard collocation with activities and skills

Q2. I'm not very good ____ remembering names.

Correct answer: at

in - incorrect; "good in" is used for subjects or fields, not skills

for - incorrect; "good for" means beneficial or suitable for something

on - incorrect; "good on" is not a standard collocation for skills

at - correct: "good at" is used with skills, activities, and abilities

Q3. The company is ____ the verge of bankruptcy.

Correct answer: on

at - incorrect; "at the verge" is not the standard expression

in - incorrect; "in the verge" is grammatically incorrect

by - incorrect; "by the verge" doesn't convey the intended meaning

on - correct: "on the verge of" is a fixed expression meaning very close to something happening

Q4. He was absent ____ work yesterday.

Correct answer: from

to - incorrect; "absent to" suggests direction, not missing from a place

in - incorrect; "absent in" would mean present somewhere else

off - incorrect; "absent off" is not a standard collocation

from - correct: "absent from" means not present at a place or event

Q5. The results were ____ all expectations.

Correct answer: beyond

top - incorrect; "top all expectations" is not a standard expression

high - incorrect; "high all expectations" is grammatically incorrect

up - incorrect; "up all expectations" doesn't convey the intended meaning

beyond - correct: "beyond all expectations" means much better than expected

Q6. She has a reputation ____ being strict.

Correct answer: for

of - incorrect; while sometimes used informally, "reputation of" is less common

as - incorrect; "reputation as" is used with nouns, not gerunds

with - incorrect; "reputation with" suggests relationship with someone

for - correct: "reputation for" is the standard collocation with characteristics or behaviors

Q7. The book provides insight ____ the artist's life.

Correct answer: into

at - incorrect; "insight at" is not a standard collocation

on - incorrect; "insight on" is sometimes used but less formal

for - incorrect; "insight for" suggests purpose or benefit

into - correct: "insight into" is the standard collocation meaning understanding about something

Q8. There's been an increase ____ violent crime.

Correct answer: in

on - incorrect; "increase on" is used for percentages over previous amounts

for - incorrect; "increase for" suggests purpose or benefit

with - incorrect; "increase with" suggests correlation with something else

in - correct: "increase in" is used with the thing that is increasing

Q9. He has no respect ____ authority.

Correct answer: for

to - incorrect; "respect to" is used in "with respect to" meaning regarding

with - incorrect; "respect with" is not a standard collocation

against - incorrect; "respect against" would mean opposition

for - correct: "respect for" is the standard collocation with people, ideas, or institutions

Q10. She was acquitted ____ all charges.

Correct answer: of

from - incorrect; "acquitted from" is occasionally used but less standard

with - incorrect; "acquitted with" suggests accompaniment

for - incorrect; "acquitted for" suggests reason or purpose

of - correct: "acquitted of" is the legal collocation for being declared not guilty

Q11. She was blamed ____ the mistake.

Correct answer: for

on - incorrect; "blamed on" is used with the person being blamed

about - incorrect; "blamed about" is not a standard collocation

with - incorrect; "blamed with" suggests accompaniment

for - correct: "blamed for" is used with the thing that caused the blame

Q12. He is married ____ a lawyer.

Correct answer: to

with - incorrect; "married with" is used for having children, not the spouse

at - incorrect; "married at" refers to the location of marriage

by - incorrect; "married by" refers to the person officiating

to - correct: "married to" is used with the spouse in a marriage

Q13. We are dependent ____ electricity.

Correct answer: on

in - incorrect; "dependent in" is not a standard collocation

of - incorrect; "dependent of" is grammatically incorrect

with - incorrect; "dependent with" suggests accompaniment

on - correct: "dependent on" is the standard collocation for reliance

Q14. She congratulated me ____ my success.

Correct answer: on

in - incorrect; "congratulated in" is not a standard collocation

at - incorrect; "congratulated at" refers to location

about - incorrect; "congratulated about" is occasionally used but less formal

on - correct: "congratulated on" is the standard collocation for achievements

Q15. The teacher was pleased ____ the students' progress.

Correct answer: at

in - incorrect; "pleased in" suggests being pleased while inside something

for - incorrect; "pleased for" means happy on someone else's behalf

on - incorrect; "pleased on" is not a standard collocation

at - correct: "pleased at" is used with specific achievements or results

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