Quiz: English Grammar Trivia Test

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1. Unscramble the word.
  • His life experiences provided the WRA material for his best-seller.

Explanation

- Raw information is collected but not organized, examined, or developed.
- Raw substances are in a natural state and not treated or prepared for use.
- Raw food is uncooked.

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Are you ready for the English Grammar Trivia Test? A lot of people have a hard time when it comes to understanding how to use words to form a grammatically correct sentence and the quiz below will test just how skilled you are. Do give it a try and have... see moresome practice. All the best and come back for more. see less

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2. Word formation: FIll in the blanks with the correct word form.
  • The cave descends to a (deep) ___________ of 200 metres.

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3. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.  
  • Handmade shoes are made _____     _____.

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4. Key word transformation
  • It makes no sense to play because we're going to lose anyway.
  • POINT
  • There____________________________________because we're going to lose anyway.

Explanation

there is no point in + -ing
I can't see the point in + -ing

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5. Key word transformation
  • When we got closer to the rabbit, it suddenly ran away quickly.
  • SHOT
  • The rabbit................................................ we got closer.

Explanation

shoot off = leave quickly

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6. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb.
  • The committee is ____     _____   ______  representatives from every state.

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7. Fill in the blanks to replace the underlined expression with the correct phrasal verb.  
  • It is important to continue to learn about the latest developments in technology.
 
  • It is important to ________   ______   _______ the latest developments in technology.

Explanation

- keep something something up = to continue doing something
- keep up with someone = to go as quickly as someone else: I had to walk fast to keep up with him.
- keep up with someone = to manage to do as much or as well as other people [≠ fall behind]: Jack's having trouble keeping up with the rest of the class.
- keep up with = to continue to read and learn about a particular subject, so that you always know about the most recent facts, products etc

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8. Key word transformation
  • The student didn't begin the exam on time.
  • OUGHT
  • The student ___________________ the exam on time.

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9. Key word transformation
  • Pete had to deal with so many problems.
  • UP
  • Pete............................. so many problems.

Explanation

come up against = have to deal with a problem

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10. Choose the correct alternatives. There are 3 (three) possible options.
  • They usually spend a great ________ of money on clothes.

Explanation

- a great deal of + uncountable noun
- a great amount of + uncountable noun
- a great sum of + "money"

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11. Read the sentence below and mark it Correct or Incorrect.
  • My mother says she's looking forward to meet you.

Explanation

look forward to + -ING

My mother says she's looking forward to MEETING you.

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12. Choose the correct alternative.
  • I don't have the _____idea who he is.

Explanation

not the slightest idea / chance / doubt / difference

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13. Choose the correct synonym for the underlined phrase (1 option only). Scientists have managed to find a cure for obesity.

Explanation

to succeed in + noun or -ing

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14. Choose a formal synonym for watch. This is a great opportunity to watch the film before it is released.

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15. Choose 3 (three) correct alternatives.
  • _____ cities in the north tend to be rich, cities in the south are generally poor.

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Unscramble the word....
Word formation: FIll in the blanks with the correct word form....
Fill in the blanks with the correct words....
Key word transformation...
Key word transformation...
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb....
Fill in the blanks to replace the underlined expression with the...
Key word transformation...
Key word transformation...
Choose the correct alternatives. There are 3 (three) possible options....
Read the sentence below and mark it Correct or Incorrect....
Choose the correct alternative....
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined phrase (1 option only)....
Choose a formal synonym for watch....
Choose 3 (three) correct alternatives....
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