English Grammar Part 1

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1. Lisa's brother is sick. ____________ has a terrible headache

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The correct answer is "He" because the sentence states that Lisa's brother is sick and "He" is used to refer to a male subject.

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English Grammar Part 1 - Quiz

This quiz tests basic English grammar skills, focusing on pronoun usage in various contexts, enhancing understanding and application in daily communication.

2. ______ is the little boy crying?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Why". In this question, "Why" is used to ask for the reason or cause of the little boy crying. It seeks an explanation or justification for the boy's tears. "Whose" would not be appropriate in this context as it is used to inquire about possession or ownership.

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3. The receptionist asked ___________to write down her name

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The correct answer is "her" because the receptionist is asking someone, most likely a female, to write down their own name.

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4. ________ are going out to the nearest bus stop.

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The correct answer is "We" because the pronoun "we" is used to refer to a group of people including the speaker. In this context, it implies that the speaker and others are going out to the nearest bus stop.

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5. "__________are obedient children," said Lee and his friends.

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The correct answer is "We". In the given sentence, Lee and his friends are referring to themselves, so the pronoun "We" is used to show that they are obedient children.

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6. The sparrow is flying back to _______ nest.

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The correct answer is "its" because the possessive pronoun "its" is used to show that the nest belongs to the sparrow. "Their" is a plural pronoun and would be used if the sentence referred to multiple sparrows sharing a nest.

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7. The groom has lost ______  watch. Can you help him?

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The correct answer is "his" because the sentence states that the groom has lost his watch, indicating that the watch belongs to the groom.

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8. I sold my bicycle to Mary. It is now ………………. .

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The correct answer is "hers" because the possessive pronoun "hers" is used to show that something belongs to Mary. In this case, the bicycle now belongs to Mary, so it is "hers."

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9. "Is this ……………….?" Tommy asked his friend.

Explanation

Tommy is asking his friend if something belongs to him. The correct answer in this context would be "yours", as it indicates possession. The other options ("I", "your", "yourself") do not make sense in this sentence.

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10. __________ are the girls going?

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The correct answer is "Where". This is because the word "where" is used to inquire about the location or place someone or something is going to. In this question, the speaker is asking about the destination of the girls, hence "where" is the appropriate word to use.

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11. Are these your books? Yes, _________ are.

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The correct answer is "they" because the question is asking about multiple books, so the pronoun used to refer to them should also be plural. "It" is used for singular objects, while "they" is used for plural objects.

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12. Mary can't wear this skirt because _____ is too tight.

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Mary can't wear this skirt because it is too tight. The pronoun "it" refers to the skirt in question.

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13. _______ school is clean and beautiful.

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The correct answer is "Our." This is because the word "Our" is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this sentence, it implies that the school belongs to a group of people, possibly the speaker and their classmates or colleagues. The word "Ours" is also a possessive pronoun, but it is used when referring to multiple things that belong to "us." However, since the sentence only mentions one school, the correct choice is "Our."

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14. __________ are you doing here?

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The correct answer is "What" because it is the appropriate question word to use in this context. The phrase "What are you doing here?" is a common way to inquire about someone's reason or purpose for being in a particular place.

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15. Mr. and Mrs. Pete took __________ children to the museum.

Explanation

The correct answer is "their". In this sentence, "Mr. and Mrs. Pete" is the subject and "children" is the object. Since the children belong to Mr. and Mrs. Pete, the possessive pronoun "their" is used to show ownership. "Theirs" is not correct in this context as it is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership of something that has already been mentioned or is understood in the context.

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16. The bride dressed ………………. in white for the wedding

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The correct answer is "herself" because the sentence is referring to the bride, who is the subject of the sentence. "Herself" is the reflexive pronoun that matches with the subject "bride" and indicates that she dressed in white for her own wedding.

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17. I am helping ___________  mother to mop the floor.

Explanation

The correct answer is "my" because the sentence is referring to the speaker's mother. Since "my" indicates possession by the speaker, it is the appropriate choice in this context.

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18. You can't take the shirt. It is ………………. .

Explanation

The correct answer is "mine" because it indicates possession. In this context, the speaker is stating that the shirt belongs to them.

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19. Mohammad and Andrew can play some musical instruments. _______can sing well, too.

Explanation

The correct answer is "They". The sentence states that Mohammad and Andrew can play musical instruments, and the word "they" is used to refer to both of them. Therefore, "they" can also be assumed to refer to both of them being able to sing well.

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20. __________ are the school holidays starting?

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The word "When" is the correct answer because it is asking for the specific time or date when the school holidays will start. "How" is not the correct answer because it is asking for the method or way in which the school holidays will start.

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21. ………………. gave the children some food and drinks.

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The correct answer is "We". This is because "We" is the subject pronoun that refers to the speaker(s) of the sentence. In this context, it implies that the speaker(s) provided food and drinks to the children.

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22. These pyjamas are very dirty. Please wash __________

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The correct answer is "them" because the word "pyjamas" is plural, referring to more than one item. Therefore, the pronoun used to replace it should also be plural, which is "them".

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23. Sharvin washes his bicycle by ………………. .

Explanation

The correct answer is "himself" because the subject of the sentence, Sharvin, is washing his own bicycle. The pronoun "himself" is used to refer to the subject when the subject is also the object of the action.

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24. __________ were you talking to?

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The correct answer is "Who" because in this question, "who" is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to the person performing the action of talking. "Whom" is used as an object pronoun, and since it is not the object of the verb "talking" in this sentence, it is not the correct choice.

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25. ………………. are they walking so fast?

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The question is asking for the reason why "they" are walking so fast. This implies that the speed of their walking is unusual or unexpected. The word "why" is used to inquire about the cause or reason behind a certain action or behavior. Therefore, "Why" is the correct answer as it directly addresses the question being asked.

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26. She wrote the letter ………………. during the weekend.

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The correct answer is "herself" because the pronoun "herself" is used to refer back to the subject of the sentence, which is "she." This indicates that she wrote the letter without any external help or assistance.

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27. The children helped ………………. to the food at the party.

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The correct answer is "themselves" because the sentence is referring to multiple children who helped with the food at the party. "Themselves" is the reflexive pronoun used to indicate that the action of helping was done by the children for themselves.

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28. Ryan mumbles to ………………. when he is unhappy about something.

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The correct answer is "himself" because the sentence states that Ryan mumbles to himself when he is unhappy about something. This indicates that Ryan is talking quietly or incoherently to his own self as a way of expressing his discontent.

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29. The small boy can't take care of ……………….

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The correct answer is "himself" because the sentence refers to a small boy, indicating that the subject is male. Therefore, the pronoun used to indicate that the boy cannot take care of himself would be "himself."

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30. These toys belong to Tommy and Joe. The toys are ……………….

Explanation

The correct answer is "theirs" because it is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership by multiple people. In this case, the toys belong to both Tommy and Joe.

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31. The golden pencil …………………. was in the drawer, is gone now.

Explanation

The correct answer is "which". In this sentence, "which" is used to refer to the golden pencil. It is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause and connects the main clause to the subordinate clause. The relative clause provides additional information about the golden pencil being in the drawer and being gone now.

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32. We have taken our breakfast. Have you taken ……………….?

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The correct answer is "yours" because the question is asking if the person being addressed has taken their breakfast. "Yours" is used to refer to something that belongs to the person being addressed, in this case, their breakfast.

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33. "This pen is ……………….," said Samantha.

Explanation

Samantha said "This pen is mine."

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34. He will show her his book if she shows him ………………. .

Explanation

In this sentence, the pronoun "her" is used to refer to the possession of the book belonging to the woman. The phrase "if she shows him" indicates that the woman needs to show something to the man first. Therefore, the correct pronoun to complete the sentence is "hers," as it indicates that the man will show his book in return for the woman showing her own book.

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35. The lion escaped by ………………. and ran off into the jungle.

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The correct answer is "itself" because the subject of the sentence, "the lion," is a singular noun. Therefore, the reflexive pronoun "itself" is used to refer back to the lion, indicating that the lion escaped on its own without any external help.

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36. A snake is a reptile. __________slithers on the ground

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The correct answer is "It." In this sentence, "It" is used as a pronoun to refer back to the subject "snake." The pronoun "It" is commonly used to refer to animals or objects. Therefore, the sentence should read: "A snake is a reptile. It slithers on the ground."

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37. Do you know ……………….? She is my neighbour.

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The correct answer is "her" because the sentence is referring to someone who is the speaker's neighbor, and "her" is the possessive form of the pronoun "she" which is used to show possession or ownership.

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38. My shoes are cheap. His shoes are cheaper than ………………. .

Explanation

The given sentence states that "My shoes are cheap." This implies that the speaker is comparing the price of their shoes to someone else's shoes. The word "cheaper" indicates that the other person's shoes are less expensive than the speaker's shoes. Therefore, the correct answer is "mine" because it refers to the speaker's shoes, indicating that the other person's shoes are cheaper than the speaker's own.

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39. He forgot to bring my eraser. Can you lend me ……………….?

Explanation

The correct answer is "yours". In the given sentence, the speaker is asking for a loan of an eraser. The possessive pronoun "yours" is used to indicate that the speaker wants to borrow the eraser that belongs to the person they are speaking to.

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40. Nelly and I are glad because _______ aced the quiz.

Explanation

The correct answer is "we" because the subject "Nelly and I" refers to the speaker and another person, indicating that both individuals are glad about acing the quiz. Therefore, "we" is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context.

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41. You can't take these papers. They are ...............

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The correct answer is "ours" because it is the possessive form of "we". In the given sentence, the papers belong to "us" or "we", so the correct possessive pronoun to use is "ours".

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42. The car broke down so ………………. was towed away.

Explanation

The pronoun "it" is the correct answer because it refers back to the noun "car." In this sentence, "it" is used to indicate that the car was towed away.

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43. ………………. bicycles are under the big shady tree.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Their." This is because "Their" is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this sentence, it is indicating that the bicycles belong to a group of people.

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44. Take this beach ball to those girls. It is ………………. .

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The correct answer is "theirs". This is because the sentence is referring to the beach ball belonging to the girls. "Theirs" is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership by a group of people.

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45. The cat saw the birds on the ground and it chased after ………………. .

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The correct answer is "them" because the pronoun "them" is used to refer to the birds that the cat saw on the ground.

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46. Please return the ruler to Mohan. It is ……………….

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The correct answer is "his" because the pronoun "his" is used to refer to something belonging to or associated with a male person. In this case, the ruler belongs to Mohan, who is most likely a male, so the correct pronoun to use is "his."

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47. ………………. pencil is that on the floor?

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The correct answer is "Whose". This is because "Whose" is used to ask about possession or ownership. In this case, the question is asking who the pencil on the floor belongs to.

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48. ………………. will the Scouts go camping during the holidays?

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The question is asking for the location or place where the Scouts will go camping during the holidays. The word "where" is used to inquire about a specific place or location, making it the most appropriate option for this question. The other options (what, why, when) do not pertain to the location and are therefore not the correct answer.

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49. ………………. are they looking for your brother?

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The correct answer is "Why" because the question is asking for the reason or purpose behind someone looking for the person's brother. The other options ("What," "Who," "Whose") do not fit the context of the question and do not provide a suitable response.

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50. Ricky, ………………. they rescued yesterday, is my best friend.

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The correct answer is "whom." In this sentence, "Ricky" is the object of the verb "rescued." Since "whom" is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition, it is the appropriate choice here. The sentence can be rewritten as "Ricky, whom they rescued yesterday, is my best friend."

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Lisa's brother is sick. ____________ has a terrible headache
______ is the little boy crying?
The receptionist asked ___________to write down her name
________ are going out to the nearest bus stop.
"__________are obedient children," said Lee and his friends.
The sparrow is flying back to _______ nest.
The groom has lost ______  watch. Can you help him?
I sold my bicycle to Mary. It is now...
"Is this ……………….?" Tommy...
__________ are the girls going?
Are these your books? Yes, _________ are.
Mary can't wear this skirt because _____ is too tight.
_______ school is clean and beautiful.
__________ are you doing here?
Mr. and Mrs. Pete took __________ children to the museum.
The bride dressed ………………. in...
I am helping ___________  mother to mop the floor.
You can't take the shirt. It is...
Mohammad and Andrew can play some musical instruments. _______can sing...
__________ are the school holidays starting?
………………. gave the children...
These pyjamas are very dirty. Please wash __________
Sharvin washes his bicycle by...
__________ were you talking to?
………………. are they walking so...
She wrote the letter ………………....
The children helped ………………....
Ryan mumbles to ………………. when...
The small boy can't take care of...
These toys belong to Tommy and Joe. The toys are...
The golden pencil...
We have taken our breakfast. Have you taken...
"This pen is ……………….," said...
He will show her his book if she shows him...
The lion escaped by ………………....
A snake is a reptile. __________slithers on the ground
Do you know ……………….? She is...
My shoes are cheap. His shoes are cheaper than...
He forgot to bring my eraser. Can you lend me...
Nelly and I are glad because _______ aced the quiz.
You can't take these papers. They are ...............
The car broke down so...
………………. bicycles are under...
Take this beach ball to those girls. It is...
The cat saw the birds on the ground and it chased after...
Please return the ruler to Mohan. It is...
………………. pencil is that on...
………………. will the Scouts go...
………………. are they looking for...
Ricky, ………………. they rescued...
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