Group Focus: Using Both and All Quiz

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1. Which sentence correctly uses both with a plural noun and verb?

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Both needs a plural noun and a plural verb, so dogs are barking is correct.

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Group Focus: Using Both And All Quiz - Quiz

When referring to groups, word choice matters. In this using both all quiz, you’ll focus on selecting the correct determiner based on group size and meaning. You’ll practice distinguishing between pairs and larger groups, analyze sentence structure, and apply agreement rules correctly. Each question strengthens your understanding of how both... see moreand all shape clarity when discussing multiple people or things.
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2. Which sentence correctly uses all with a plural noun and verb?

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All is used with a plural noun and a matching plural verb, so books are is correct.

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3. Choose the best way to complete the sentence: ___ girls are playing outside.

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Both girls are uses a plural noun and verb to match the subject.

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4. Choose the best way to complete the sentence: ___ chairs are broken.

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All chairs are uses a plural noun and a plural verb, which agree.

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5. Which word fits best: There are only two cats. ___ cats are sleeping.

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Both is used when we talk about exactly two people or things together.

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6. Which word fits best: There are many students in the class. ___ students are listening.

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All fits a larger group and shows that every student in the group is included.

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7. We use both with plural nouns like boys and books.

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Both goes with plural nouns because it refers to two people or things.

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8. All can be used with a plural noun to show that the whole group is included.

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All shows that every member of the group is included, so it takes a plural noun.

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9. It is correct to say Both boy is tall when talking about two boys.

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We need the plural noun and verb, so it should be Both boys are tall.

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10. It is correct to say All dogs is noisy when talking about many dogs.

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With a plural subject like dogs we use a plural verb, so it should be All dogs are noisy.

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11. Which sentences correctly use both with plural nouns and verbs?

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A, C, and E use both with plural nouns and plural verbs that agree.

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12. Which sentences correctly use all with plural nouns and verbs?

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A, C, and E use all with plural nouns and matching plural verbs.

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13. In which sentences is both or all used incorrectly?

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A and D have plural subjects but use singular verbs, which breaks subject-verb agreement.

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14. Complete the sentence: ___ boys are wearing blue hats.

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There are two boys, so both boys are wearing blue hats is correct.

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15. Complete the sentence: ___ books are on the teacher's desk.

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All books are shows that every book in the group is on the desk.

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16. Complete the sentence: ___ hands are clean before lunch.

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We have two hands, so both hands are clean is correct.

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17. Complete the sentence: ___ toys are in the box.

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All toys are tells us that every toy in the group is inside the box.

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18. You are talking about two sisters. Which sentence is correct?

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Both sisters are kind uses a plural noun and a plural verb to match two people.

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19. You are talking about all the desks in a classroom. Which sentence is correct?

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All desks are clean uses a plural subject and a matching plural verb.

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20. Which rule about both and all is correct?

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Both refers to exactly two items, and all refers to every member in a group of more than one.

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Which sentence correctly uses both with a plural noun and verb?
Which sentence correctly uses all with a plural noun and verb?
Choose the best way to complete the sentence: ___ girls are playing...
Choose the best way to complete the sentence: ___ chairs are broken.
Which word fits best: There are only two cats. ___ cats are sleeping.
Which word fits best: There are many students in the class. ___...
We use both with plural nouns like boys and books.
All can be used with a plural noun to show that the whole group is...
It is correct to say Both boy is tall when talking about two boys.
It is correct to say All dogs is noisy when talking about many dogs.
Which sentences correctly use both with plural nouns and verbs?
Which sentences correctly use all with plural nouns and verbs?
In which sentences is both or all used incorrectly?
Complete the sentence: ___ boys are wearing blue hats.
Complete the sentence: ___ books are on the teacher's desk.
Complete the sentence: ___ hands are clean before lunch.
Complete the sentence: ___ toys are in the box.
You are talking about two sisters. Which sentence is correct?
You are talking about all the desks in a classroom. Which sentence is...
Which rule about both and all is correct?
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