English Grammar Exam: MCQ! Quiz
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Are you an expert in English grammar? Ready to take a straightforward and sensible quiz? For this quiz, you will have to be able to discern what is the right word that goes in the sentence. For example, if you have a sentence that says, “I am a twenty-two-year-old girl,” You wouldn’t say, “I am a twenty-two years old girl. ” Give it a shot.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
It looks …. it will rain.
- A.
Like
- B.
As if it
- C.
As though
Correct Answer
B. As if itExplanation
The correct answer is "as if it". This is because "as if" is used to express a hypothetical or unreal situation, which fits the context of the sentence. The phrase "as if it will rain" suggests that the speaker is describing a situation that may or may not happen, indicating uncertainty about the possibility of rain.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Maya looks …. her father.
- A.
Like
- B.
As if it
- C.
As though
Correct Answer
A. LikeExplanation
Maya looks like her father.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Everybody must write …. own essay.
- A.
Their
- B.
His or her
- C.
They
Correct Answer
A. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "their" because it is the gender-neutral possessive pronoun that can be used to refer to a group of people. In this case, "everybody" is a collective noun that refers to multiple individuals, so the pronoun "their" is used to indicate that each person should write their own essay.Rate this question:
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- 4.
…… room is better than ... room.
- A.
Reema's/his
- B.
Reemas/his'
- C.
Reema/him
Correct Answer
A. Reema's/hisExplanation
The correct answer is "reema's/his." This is because when comparing two rooms, we use the possessive form of the noun to indicate ownership. In this case, we are comparing a room belonging to Reema with another room belonging to someone else, referred to as "his." Therefore, the correct comparison would be "Reema's room is better than his room."Rate this question:
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- 5.
- Abdullah is ….. old.
- A.
Three years
- B.
Three year
- C.
Have three years
Correct Answer
A. Three yearsExplanation
The correct answer is "three years." This is because when describing someone's age, we use the phrase "X years old." In this case, Abdullah is three years old.Rate this question:
- 6.
Ahmad has a …….. old son.
- A.
A three years
- B.
A three year
Correct Answer
B. A three yearExplanation
The correct answer is "a three year". In this sentence, the word "year" is being used as a noun to describe the age of Ahmad's son. When using a number to describe someone's age, we use the singular form of the noun. Therefore, "year" should be singular and not plural. Additionally, we use the article "a" before the number to indicate one unit of that number. Hence, "a three year" is the correct way to express the age of Ahmad's son.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The information ….. very valuable in this book.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "information" is singular, so it requires the singular verb "is."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Sara is talking to her friend, she is giving her ……
- A.
Advices
- B.
An advice
- C.
A piece of advice
Correct Answer
C. A piece of adviceExplanation
The correct answer is "a piece of advice" because it is the most appropriate and grammatically correct phrase to use in this context. "Advices" is not a word in English, and "an advice" is also incorrect because "advice" is an uncountable noun. Therefore, "a piece of advice" is the correct phrase to use when referring to a single suggestion or recommendation.Rate this question:
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- 9.
My brother went …. the festival yesterday.
- A.
Too
- B.
To
- C.
Two
Correct Answer
B. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, "to" is used as a preposition to indicate the direction or purpose of the action. It shows that the brother went somewhere or attended an event, which is the festival.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I would rather you pick up your sister now …. later
- A.
Then
- B.
Than
Correct Answer
B. ThanExplanation
The correct answer is "than". In this sentence, "than" is used to compare two actions - picking up your sister now and picking her up later. It suggests a preference for picking her up now rather than later.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The firm has ….. than ten employees.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
A. FewerExplanation
The correct answer is "fewer" because it is used to compare countable nouns, such as employees. "Less" is used to compare uncountable nouns, such as time or money. Therefore, "fewer" is the appropriate word choice in this context to indicate a smaller number of employees.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The firm is ……successful now that we have only ten employees.
- A.
Fewer
- B.
Less
Correct Answer
B. LessExplanation
The correct answer is "less" because it is used to compare quantities that cannot be counted or are considered as a single unit. In this case, the success of the firm is being compared, which is not something that can be counted. Therefore, "less" is the appropriate choice to indicate a smaller amount or degree of success.Rate this question:
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- 13.
……. I quit drinking I’ve married and had two children.
- A.
Since
- B.
Because
Correct Answer
A. SinceExplanation
The word "since" is used here to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. The speaker is saying that they quit drinking, and as a result, they got married and had two children. "Since" is used to show that the second action happened because of the first action.Rate this question:
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- 14.
……… I quit drinking I no longer wake up in my own vomit.
- A.
Since
- B.
Because
Correct Answer
B. BecauseExplanation
The word "because" is used to explain the cause or reason for something. In this context, the statement "I quit drinking" is the cause or reason for the outcome of no longer waking up in one's own vomit. Therefore, "because" is the appropriate word to connect these two ideas and show the cause and effect relationship between them.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Leena's father says: '……. my clothes to the cleaners.'
- A.
Take
- B.
Bring
Correct Answer
A. TakeExplanation
The correct answer is "take". In this context, Leena's father is referring to the action of bringing his clothes to the cleaners. "Take" is the appropriate verb to use in this situation, as it implies the action of carrying or transporting something from one place to another.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The owner of the dry cleaners would say '…… your clothes to the cleaners.”
- A.
Take
- B.
Bring
Correct Answer
B. BringExplanation
The word "bring" is the correct answer because the owner of the dry cleaners is referring to the action of bringing clothes to the cleaners, indicating that the clothes should be brought from the customer's location to the cleaners' location. The word "take" would imply that the owner is asking the customer to take their clothes away from the cleaners, which does not make sense in the given context.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Facebook ….. people’s attention spans.
- A.
Effects
- B.
Affects
Correct Answer
B. AffectsExplanation
The correct answer is "affects". This is because the word "affects" is a verb that means to have an influence on or to cause a change in something. In the given context, it implies that Facebook has an impact on people's attention spans.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Facebook's ….. can also be positive.
- A.
Affects
- B.
Effects
Correct Answer
B. EffectsExplanation
The word "effects" is the correct answer because it refers to the consequences or outcomes of something. In the given sentence, it suggests that Facebook's impact or influence can have both positive and negative effects.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Lulu has …. pets.
- A.
Too
- B.
To
- C.
Two
Correct Answer
C. TwoExplanation
The correct answer is "two" because it is the only option that is a number and makes sense in the sentence. The sentence is stating that Lulu has a certain number of pets, and "two" is the correct number to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 20.
I am …… at the library.
- A.
Study
- B.
Studying
- C.
Studies
Correct Answer
B. StudyingExplanation
The correct answer is "studying" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the current moment. In this case, the person is currently engaged in the activity of studying at the library.Rate this question:
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