English Grammar MCQ Quiz

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    I'd like to thank you __________ what you have done.

    • By
    • -
    • For
    • On
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Are you ready to test your English grammar skills? Try playing this 'English grammar MCQ Quiz' that is given below. This test consists of questions that are based on English grammar and its related concepts. Do you think you'll be able to pass this test? Let's find out. Start answering the questions and see how well you perform. If you score more than 70%, it means that you are a pro at English grammar. Give it a shot!

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  • 2. 

    Alex: I don't think I'll come with you tomorrow. Jim:  OK, but let me know if you __________ .

    • Move your opinion

    • Change your mind

    • Change idea

    • Alert your mind

    Correct Answer
    A. Change your mind
    Explanation
    Jim is telling Alex to let him know if he changes his decision or has a different opinion in the future. "Change your mind" means to alter one's decision or opinion, which is the most appropriate phrase in this context.

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  • 3. 

    Never forget __________ a soldier.

    • You are

    • You to be

    • Your being

    • You're being

    Correct Answer
    A. You are
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "you are." This phrase is a reminder to never forget that you are a soldier. The use of "you are" emphasizes personal identity and responsibility as a soldier.

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  • 4. 

    Choose the correct answer- The house was locked, so __________ could get in.

    • Everybody

    • Anybody

    • Somebody

    • Nobody

    Correct Answer
    A. Nobody
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "nobody". This is because if the house was locked, it means that no one was able to enter. The word "nobody" refers to no person or no one, indicating that there was no possibility for anyone to get in.

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  • 5. 

    I last saw John __________ .

    • Before about three months

    • About three months ago

    • It was about three months

    • There was about three months

    Correct Answer
    A. About three months ago
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "about three months ago". This phrase indicates the specific time when the speaker last saw John. The word "ago" emphasizes that the event happened in the past. The other options do not convey the same meaning or grammatical structure to indicate a past time.

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  • 6. 

    Some people have difficulty in making __________ understood.

    • Themselves

    • Them

    • One

    • Oneself

    Correct Answer
    A. Themselves
    Explanation
    Some people have difficulty in making themselves understood because they struggle to effectively express their thoughts, feelings, or ideas to others. They may have trouble articulating their thoughts clearly, using appropriate language, or organizing their ideas in a coherent manner. This can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication, making it challenging for others to fully comprehend what they are trying to convey.

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  • 7. 

    Is Sarah your __________ child, or does she have brothers and sisters?

    • Own

    • Only

    • Single

    • Unique

    Correct Answer
    A. Only
    Explanation
    The word "only" is the correct answer because it implies that Sarah is the sole child and does not have any brothers or sisters. It suggests that there are no other siblings in the family.

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  • 8. 

    Choose the ending which forms a noun related to the word 'awkward'.

    • Awkward- -ment

    • Awkward- -ness

    • Awkward- -hood

    • Awkward- -acity

    Correct Answer
    A. Awkward- -ness
    Explanation
    The ending "-ness" forms a noun related to the word "awkward". "Awkwardness" is the state or quality of being awkward.

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  • 9. 

    My car's __________. I must take it to the garage.

    • Broken down

    • Out of order

    • Gone off

    • In crash

    Correct Answer
    A. Broken down
    Explanation
    The given correct answer, "broken down," suggests that the car is not functioning properly and has stopped working. This is indicated by the phrase "I must take it to the garage," implying that the car needs repair or maintenance.

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  • 10. 

    __________ to see the new offices yet?

    • Have you had a chance

    • Did you get the possibility

    • Have you got the occasion

    • Do you get the opportunity

    Correct Answer
    A. Have you had a chance
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Have you had a chance." This is because the phrase "have you had a chance" is commonly used to ask if someone has had the opportunity or occasion to do something. In this case, the question is asking if the person has had the opportunity to see the new offices. The other options do not convey the same meaning or are not grammatically correct.

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  • 11. 

    The English __________ when meeting for the first time.

    • Hold hands

    • Give the hand

    • Offer the hand

    • Shake hands

    Correct Answer
    A. Shake hands
    Explanation
    When meeting for the first time, it is customary in English culture to shake hands. This gesture is a common way of greeting and showing respect and friendliness towards each other. It involves clasping hands and briefly moving them up and down.

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  • 12. 

    You look __________ a ghost.

    • Like you see

    • Like seeing

    • As though to see

    • As if you had seen

    Correct Answer
    A. As if you had seen
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "as if you had seen." This phrase is used to express a comparison or simile, suggesting that the person being addressed looks extremely pale or frightened, resembling someone who has seen a ghost. The use of the past perfect tense "had seen" emphasizes the hypothetical nature of the comparison.

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  • 13. 

    The ambulance arrived __________ minutes of the emergency call.

    • Within

    • By

    • After

    • With

    Correct Answer
    A. Within
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "within" because it indicates that the ambulance arrived in a certain time frame after the emergency call was made. It suggests that the response time of the ambulance was prompt and efficient.

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  • 14. 

    Have you had __________ to look at the photos I sent you?

    • The moment

    • The possibility

    • An occasion

    • A chance

    Correct Answer
    A. A chance
    Explanation
    The phrase "Have you had a chance to look at the photos I sent you?" is a commonly used expression to inquire if someone has had the opportunity or time to view the photos that were sent to them. The other options, such as "the moment," "the possibility," and "an occasion," do not fit the context as well and do not convey the same meaning. Therefore, "a chance" is the most appropriate answer.

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  • 15. 

    Why __________ come with you?

    • I am not able to

    • I can't

    • Can't I

    • Am I not capable to

    Correct Answer
    A. Can't I
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "can't I". This is because the question is asking for a suggestion or an invitation to come along, and "can't I" is a polite way to express the inability or unavailability to join someone. The other options do not convey the same meaning or politeness.

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  • 16. 

    He's hardly got any money, but he always dresses immaculately: he likes to __________ .

    • Put his best foot forward

    • Make a splash

    • Paint the town red

    • Keep up appearances

    Correct Answer
    A. Keep up appearances
    Explanation
    The phrase "keep up appearances" means to maintain a certain image or outward appearance, even if it requires effort or deception. In this context, the person mentioned may not have much money, but they still dress well to give the impression that they are doing well financially. They want to maintain a certain level of appearance and not let others see their financial struggles.

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  • 17. 

    You need to shop __________ if you want to find bargains.

    • About

    • Around

    • Along

    • Away

    Correct Answer
    A. Around
    Explanation
    If you want to find bargains, you need to shop "around". This means that you should visit different stores or places in order to compare prices and find the best deals. Shopping "about" or "along" does not convey the same idea of exploring different options, and "away" suggests the opposite of finding bargains.

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  • 18. 

    I'm longing __________ the end of winter.

    • For

    • Of

    • -

    • On

    Correct Answer
    A. For
    Explanation
    The word "longing" implies a strong desire or yearning for something. In this case, the speaker is expressing a strong desire for the end of winter. The preposition "for" is used to indicate the object of the longing or desire. Therefore, the correct answer is "for."

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  • 19. 

    Three of these stems can be made into a noun by adding -over, e.g., stop+over => stopover. Find the one which cannot.

    • Hang- -over

    • Left- -over

    • Break- -over

    • Take- -over

    Correct Answer
    A. Break- -over
    Explanation
    The stem "break-" cannot be made into a noun by adding "-over". Therefore, it is the one stem that cannot be transformed into a noun using this pattern.

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  • 20. 

    He never speaks well of anybody: he's always running people __________ .

    • Down

    • Out

    • Off

    • Up

    Correct Answer
    A. Down
    Explanation
    The phrase "running people down" is an idiomatic expression that means to criticize or speak negatively about someone. In this context, the person never speaks positively about anyone and always criticizes them. Therefore, the correct answer is "down."

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  • 21. 

    It's going to rain.  __________ take my coat, then.

    • I need

    • It's good if I

    • I'd better

    • What about I

    Correct Answer
    A. I'd better
    Explanation
    The phrase "I'd better" is the correct answer because it implies that the speaker should take their coat as a precautionary measure due to the possibility of rain. It suggests a sense of urgency and responsibility in making the decision to take the coat.

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  • 22. 

    Three of the verbs stay the same in the past, like put-put. Which one changes?

    • Shoot

    • Split

    • Spread

    • Set

    Correct Answer
    A. Shoot
    Explanation
    The question is asking which verb changes in the past tense. The past tense of "shoot" is "shot," which is different from the base form of the verb. Therefore, "shoot" is the verb that changes in the past tense, while the other three verbs (put, split, spread) remain the same.

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  • 23. 

    __________ already left by the time I arrived.

    • He's

    • He is

    • He was

    • He'd

    Correct Answer
    A. He'd
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He'd." This is a contraction of "He had." The sentence suggests that someone had already left before the speaker arrived, indicating that the action of leaving occurred in the past. "He'd" is the appropriate contraction to indicate past tense.

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  • 24. 

    I've forgotten __________ everything I was told.

    • Of

    • -

    • From

    • For

    Correct Answer
    A. -
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "-". In this sentence, the word "forgotten" is followed by a direct object, which means that "of", "from", and "for" are not appropriate prepositions to use in this context. The hyphen is used to indicate that there is no preposition needed in this sentence.

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  • 25. 

    Three of these words can be made into verbs by adding -n or -en, e.g., wide=> widen. Find the one which cannot.

    • Threat

    • Depth

    • Length

    • Height

    Correct Answer
    A. Depth
    Explanation
    Three of the words in the given list, threat, length, and height, can be made into verbs by adding -en or -n at the end, such as threaten, lengthen, and heighten. However, the word depth cannot be transformed into a verb by adding these suffixes.

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  • 26. 

    Three of these stems can form verbs ending in -ify, e.g., electr- => electrify. Find the one which cannot.

    • Min-

    • Ampl-

    • Fals-

    • Clar-

    Correct Answer
    A. Min-
    Explanation
    The stem "min-" cannot form a verb ending in -ify. The other three stems, "ampl-", "fals-", and "clar-", can combine with -ify to form the verbs "amplify", "falsify", and "clarify" respectively. However, there is no commonly used verb formed from the stem "min-".

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  • 27. 

    Which sentence is closest in meaning to the sentence underlined? You really must have this room redecorated.

    • I assume that you were obliged to redecorate this room.

    • It is my view that this room needs to be redecorated.

    • I assume that you redecorated this room yourself.

    • Did you pay someone else to redecorate this room?

    Correct Answer
    A. It is my view that this room needs to be redecorated.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "It is my view that this room needs to be redecorated." This sentence expresses the same idea as the underlined sentence, indicating that the speaker believes the room requires redecoration.

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  • 28. 

    The bus has gone. Can you __________ home?

    • Make me a ride

    • Give me a lift

    • Ride me

    • Pick me up

    Correct Answer
    A. Give me a lift
    Explanation
    The phrase "give me a lift" means to provide transportation to someone in a vehicle. In this context, since the bus has already left, the person is asking for someone to give them a ride home. The other options, "make me a ride," "ride me," and "pick me up," do not accurately convey the meaning of asking for transportation.

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  • 29. 

    He's a horrible man. I cannot stand the __________ of him.

    • View

    • Appearance

    • Sight

    • Glimpse

    Correct Answer
    A. Sight
    Explanation
    The word "sight" is the correct answer because it fits the context of the sentence. The speaker is expressing their strong dislike for the man and saying they cannot stand the sight of him. This suggests that the speaker finds his presence or physical appearance repulsive. The other options, such as "view," "appearance," and "glimpse," do not convey the same level of negative emotion towards the man.

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  • 30. 

    11. I __________ sight of her just as she disappeared into the bank.

    • Had

    • Caught

    • Took

    • Made

    Correct Answer
    A. Caught
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "caught". This is because "caught" is the past tense form of the verb "catch", which means to capture or seize someone or something. In this sentence, the speaker lost sight of the person just as they disappeared into the bank, implying that they were able to briefly capture or see the person before they disappeared.

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  • 31. 

    Choose the ending which forms a noun related to the word 'cruel'.

    • Cruel- -ity

    • Cruel- -dom

    • Cruel- -th

    • Cruel- -ty

    Correct Answer
    A. Cruel- -ty
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "cruel- -ty" because adding the suffix "-ty" to the word "cruel" forms a noun that means the quality or state of being cruel.

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  • 32. 

    When is it going to stop raining? I wish __________.

    • I know!

    • I knew!

    • It stopped!

    • To stop it!

    Correct Answer
    A. I knew!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I knew!" because the phrase "I wish" is used to express a desire for something to be different in the present or future. In this case, the speaker is expressing a wish for the rain to stop. By saying "I knew!" it implies that the speaker already had knowledge or information about when the rain would stop, indicating that their wish has been fulfilled.

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  • 33. 

    19. That hat completely __________ your appearance.

    • Amends

    • Adapts

    • Alters

    • Adjusts

    Correct Answer
    A. Alters
    Explanation
    The word "alters" means to change or modify something. In the given sentence, the hat completely changes or modifies the person's appearance. The other options, such as "amends," "adapts," and "adjusts," do not convey the same meaning of a significant change in appearance. Therefore, "alters" is the correct answer.

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  • 34. 

    A. Prepostions, Word Order and EXTRA grammar Choose the correct answer. Only one answer is correct. EXAMPLE. John __________ not here today. are be is am __________ say anything more.

    • I'd rather not to

    • I hadn't rather

    • I rather didn't

    • I'd rather not

    Correct Answer
    A. I'd rather not
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I'd rather not". This is the correct answer because it is the most grammatically correct option that fits in the given sentence. The other options either have incorrect word order or use incorrect grammar.

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  • 35. 

    He told her __________ her face that she was a thief.

    • In

    • At

    • Before

    • To

    Correct Answer
    A. To
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to". In this context, "to" is used to indicate the purpose or intention behind the action of telling. The sentence suggests that the person communicated the information about the woman being a thief directly to her face.

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  • 36. 

    Stop laughing! I can't __________.

    • Help it!

    • Resist!

    • Do anything against it!

    • Hold myself!

    Correct Answer
    A. Help it!
    Explanation
    The phrase "Stop laughing! I can't help it!" is a common expression used when someone is unable to control their laughter. In this context, "help it" means to prevent or stop oneself from doing something, in this case, laughing. The other options do not convey the same meaning and are not commonly used in this context.

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  • 37. 

    How dare you accuse me __________ flirting with your secretary?

    • By

    • For

    • Of

    • With

    Correct Answer
    A. Of
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "of". In this sentence, the phrase "accuse me of" is used to express the action of blaming or charging someone with a particular behavior or wrongdoing. Therefore, accusing someone "of" something is the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

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  • 38. 

    I know you're angry, but that's no reason to __________ it out on me.

    • Let

    • Put

    • Take

    • Throw

    Correct Answer
    A. Take
    Explanation
    The phrase "take it out on me" means to direct one's anger or frustration towards someone else. In this context, the speaker acknowledges that the other person is angry but suggests that they should not express it towards them. Therefore, the correct answer is "take," as it accurately completes the sentence and conveys the intended meaning.

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  • 39. 

    If he __________ that to me, I'd have handed in my notice.

    • Would have said

    • Had said

    • Said

    • Was saying

    Correct Answer
    A. Said
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "said" because the sentence is in the conditional form, expressing a hypothetical situation. The use of "if" indicates that the speaker is talking about a possible scenario. In this case, if the person had said something to the speaker, the speaker would have handed in their notice. The verb "said" is the correct choice to complete the sentence in this context.

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  • 40. 

    You must make __________ for him: he's not very well.

    • Adjustment

    • Allowances

    • Accommodation

    • Amends

    Correct Answer
    A. Allowances
    Explanation
    The word "allowances" fits in the sentence because it means to make concessions or provide something extra to someone. In this context, the person is not feeling well, so making allowances for him would involve giving him some leeway or extra support to accommodate his condition. This could mean being understanding of his limitations or providing him with additional assistance or resources.

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