English Grammar Part 2
Welcome to English Grammar Part 2 quiz! This comprehensive quiz is designed to test your understanding of more advanced grammar concepts. Whether you're a language enthusiast or a student looking to refine your grammar skills, this quiz offers an engaging way to challenge yourself. Delve into complex topics like verb tenses, sentence structure, punctuation rules, and more. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess your ability to apply grammar rules in practical scenarios. From identifying correct verb forms to mastering tricky punctuation situations, this quiz covers it all. Are you ready to showcase your grasp of English grammar's finer nuances? Read moreTest your skills, receive instant feedback, and learn from any mistakes. Whether you're preparing for an exam or simply aiming to enhance your communication abilities, this English Grammar Part 2 quiz is your gateway to becoming a grammar pro. Embark on this educational journey and watch your grammar prowess soar!
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Which underlined word is incorrect? The majority to the news is about violence or scandal.
- A.
The
- B.
To
- C.
News
- D.
Violence
Correct Answer
B. ToExplanation
The word “to” should be replaced by the word “of” to make the sentence correct.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Takeshi swimmed one hundred laps in the pool yesterday.
- A.
Swimmed
- B.
Hundred
- C.
In
- D.
Yesterday
Correct Answer
A. SwimmedExplanation
The word “swimmed” is not the correct past tense of the verb “swim.” The correct form of the verb would be “swam.”Rate this question:
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- 3.
When our vacation, we plan to spend three days scuba diving.
- A.
When
- B.
Plan
- C.
Days
- D.
Diving
Correct Answer
A. WhenExplanation
The word "When" indicates a specific time or condition. In this case, additional words would need to be added after “When” to make the sentence grammatically correct. Replacing the word “When” with the word “On” would also be appropriate.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Mr. Feinauer does not take critical of his work very well.
- A.
Does
- B.
Critical
- C.
His
- D.
Well
Correct Answer
B. CriticalExplanation
Mr. Feinauer does not handle criticism of his work well. “Critical” is an adjective, whereas “criticism” is a noun. Since adjectives are merely descriptive words, a noun is needed to understand what Mr. Feinauer was not taking well.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Yvette and Rinaldo send e-mail messages to other often.
- A.
And
- B.
Send
- C.
Other
- D.
Often
Correct Answer
C. OtherExplanation
The word “each” needs to be added in front of “other” to make this sentence correct.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Mr. Olsen is telephoning a American Red Cross for help.
- A.
Is
- B.
A
- C.
Red
- D.
For
Correct Answer
B. AExplanation
Mr. Olsen is telephoning the American Red Cross for help. The article “the” should be used to indicate that Mr. Olsen is contacting one specific organization, which is the American Red Cross. The use of the article "a" suggests that there may be other organizations that Mr. Olsen could have contacted, but he chose to reach out to the American Red Cross specifically.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I had a enjoyable time at the party last night.
- A.
A
- B.
Time
- C.
At
- D.
Last
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The word "a" is not gramatically correct, as “an” should be used before words that start with a vowel.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The doctor him visited the patient's parents.
- A.
The
- B.
Him
- C.
Visited
- D.
Patient's
Correct Answer
B. HimExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically incorrect. The correct sentence should be "The doctor visited the patient's parents." In this corrected sentence, "him" is omitted, as the subject is already indicated by the words “The doctor.” It is incorrect to have a pronoun immediately following the identified subject.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Petra intends to starting her own software business in a few years.
- A.
Intends
- B.
Starting
- C.
Software
- D.
Few
Correct Answer
B. StartingExplanation
Petra intends to start her business in the future, but she is not actively starting it. Therefore, “starting” is the incorrect form of the verb “start” in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Each day after school, Jerome run five miles.
- A.
Each
- B.
After
- C.
Run
- D.
Miles
Correct Answer
C. RunExplanation
The correct form of “run” in this sentence should be “runs.”Rate this question:
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- 11.
He goes never to the company softball games.
- A.
Never
- B.
The
- C.
Softball
- D.
Games
Correct Answer
A. NeverExplanation
The word "never" should be used before the word “goes” to make the sentence gramatically correct.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Do you know the student who books were stolen?
- A.
Do
- B.
Know
- C.
Who
- D.
Were
Correct Answer
C. WhoExplanation
“Whose” should be used to describe the student with stolen books, as it indicates possession.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Jean-Pierre will spend his vacation either in Singapore nor the Bahamas.
- A.
Will
- B.
His
- C.
Nor
- D.
Bahamas
Correct Answer
C. NorExplanation
The word "nor" is used to indicate a negative choice or option, but Jean-Pierre could chose either of his options for his vacation. Therefore, the word “or” should be used in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I told the salesman that I was not interesting in buying the latest model.
- A.
Told
- B.
That
- C.
Interesting
- D.
Buying
Correct Answer
C. InterestingExplanation
The word "interesting" should be changed to “interested” to make this sentence correct.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Frederick used work for a multinational corporation when he lived in Malaysia.
- A.
Used work
- B.
Multinational
- C.
When
- D.
Lived in
Correct Answer
A. Used workExplanation
The phrase "used work" is incorrect. It should be "used to work" to indicate a past habitual action. The word "multinational" describes the type of corporation Frederick worked for. The word "when" indicates the time period during which Frederick worked for the corporation. The phrase "lived in" specifies the location where Frederick worked for the corporation, which is Malaysia.Rate this question:
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