Can You Spot The Grammatically Correct Sentence?

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Can You Spot The Grammatically Correct Sentence? - Quiz

Grammar is one of the most important parts of our lives. You need to know how to speak grammatically correct English. So, are you ready to take this grammar test?

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1.

Choose the grammatically correct sentence!
- A.
  
  Amy likes fish, but Sarah and Jamie doesn't likes fish.
- B.
  
  Amy like fish, but Sarah and Jamie doesn't like fish.
- C.
  
  Amy likes fish, but Sarah and Jamie don't like fish.
- D.
  
  Amy like fish, but Sarah and Jamie don't likes fish.
Correct Answer
C. Amy likes fish, but Sarah and Jamie don't like fish.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Amy likes fish, but Sarah and Jamie don't like fish." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the correct verb form "likes" for Amy and "don't like" for Sarah and Jamie. The verb form "don't like" agrees with the subject "Sarah and Jamie," which is plural.

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2.

Which sentence is the correct one?
- A.
  
  I went to the supermarket to buys milk.
- B.
  
  I went to the supermarket to buy milk.
- C.
  
  I went to the supermarket I buy milk.
- D.
  
  I go to the supermarket I buy milk.
Correct Answer
B. I went to the supermarket to buy milk.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I went to the supermarket to buy milk." This sentence is grammatically correct and follows the subject-verb agreement. The verb "went" agrees with the subject "I," and the verb "buy" agrees with the subject "I" as well. The sentence also uses the correct preposition "to" before the verb "buy."

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3.

Choose which sentence is the correct one!
- A.
  
  The kids love their dog.
- B.
  
  The kids loves there dog.
- C.
  
  The kids love they dog.
- D.
  
  The kids loves them dog.
Correct Answer
A. The kids love their dog.

Explanation
The correct sentence is "The kids love their dog." This is because the subject "kids" is plural, so the verb "love" should also be plural. Additionally, the possessive pronoun "their" is used correctly to show ownership of the dog.

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4.

Pick the grammatically correct sentence!
- A.
  
  I goes to the gym and I work out.
- B.
  
  I went to the gym and I worked out.
- C.
  
  I go to the gym and I works out.
- D.
  
  I went to the gym and I works out.
Correct Answer
B. I went to the gym and I worked out.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I went to the gym and I worked out." This sentence is grammatically correct because it uses the past tense form of the verb "go" (went) and the past tense form of the verb "work" (worked), which agrees with the subject "I".

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5.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- A.
  
  Mike and Laurie is married and she is married for a year now.
- B.
  
  Mike and Laurie is married and he had been married for a year now.
- C.
  
  Mike and Laurie are married and she been married for a year now.
- D.
  
  Mike and Laurie are married and they have been married for a year now.
Correct Answer
D. Mike and Laurie are married and they have been married for a year now.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Mike and Laurie are married and they have been married for a year now." This sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement by using the plural form "are" to match the plural subject "Mike and Laurie." Additionally, the use of "they" as the pronoun for both Mike and Laurie is appropriate. The sentence also uses the correct tense, "have been married," to indicate that the action of being married started in the past and continues up to the present.

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6.

Choose the correct sentence!
- A.
  
  We don't need education.
- B.
  
  We don't need no education.
- C.
  
  We are not need education.
- D.
  
  We aren't need no education.
Correct Answer
A. We don't need education.

Explanation
The correct sentence is "We don't need education." This sentence is grammatically correct and expresses the idea that the speaker does not require education. It uses proper subject-verb agreement and negation. The other options contain errors such as double negatives or incorrect verb forms.

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7.

Which one of these sentences is wrong?
- A.
  
  I'm not hungry because I ate dinner.
- B.
  
  She jumped really high.
- C.
  
  He aren't playing fair.
- D.
  
  My bus leaves at 12 PM.
Correct Answer
C. He aren't playing fair.

Explanation
The sentence "He aren't playing fair" is grammatically incorrect because the subject "He" should be paired with the verb "is" instead of "aren't". The correct form should be "He isn't playing fair" to maintain subject-verb agreement.

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8.

Which sentence is grammatically wrong?
- A.
  
  Pete isn't tried swimming yet!
- B.
  
  The dog barked at the door, because there was a man outside.
- C.
  
  She never learned to play the piano.
- D.
  
  Martha doesn't know that girl.
Correct Answer
A. Pete isn't tried swimming yet!

Explanation
The sentence "Pete isn't tried swimming yet!" is grammatically wrong because the verb "tried" is not the correct form to use in this context. The correct form should be "Pete hasn't tried swimming yet!" as "hasn't" is the contraction of "has not" and is used to indicate an action that has not occurred up until the present moment.

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9.

Pick the grammatically incorrect sentence!
- A.
  
  Carrie doesn't either like sushi.
- B.
  
  David also loves football.
- C.
  
  Tabitha speaks French too.
- D.
  
  She doesn't know Sam either.
Correct Answer
A. Carrie doesn't either like sushi.

Explanation
The sentence "Carrie doesn't either like sushi" is grammatically incorrect because it uses a double negative. The correct form should be "Carrie doesn't like sushi either."

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10.

Which sentence is the correct one?
- A.
  
  Teachers is the best at my school.
- B.
  
  Teachers are the best at my school.
- C.
  
  Teachers at my school is the bestest.
- D.
  
  Teachers at my school are the best.
Correct Answer
D. Teachers at my school are the best.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Teachers at my school are the best." This sentence is grammatically correct and follows the subject-verb agreement rule. Since "teachers" is a plural noun, it should be followed by the plural form of the verb "are." Additionally, the use of "the best" indicates that the teachers at the speaker's school are superior to others.

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