9th Grade Grammar Exam Quiz!

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    I was so _____________ I went to bed at eight o’clock! I couldn’t keep awake.

    • Tired
    • Worried
    • Sensible
    • Fresh
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Are you ready to test your knowledge with an English grammar quiz for class 9? This quiz is specially designed to match the curriculum and help students practice essential grammar concepts. From tenses to sentence structure, and from prepositions to direct and indirect speech, this quiz covers it all.

Each question is crafted to challenge your understanding and sharpen your grammar skills. By taking this English grammar quiz for class 9 with answers, you can identify your strengths and areas that need improvement. It is a great way to prepare for exams and boost your confidence in using English accurately.

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  • 2. 

    Jack hurt ___ when he fell off his bicycle.

    • Himself

    • Herself

    • Itself

    • She

    Correct Answer
    A. Himself
    Explanation
    "Himself" is the correct reflexive pronoun because it refers back to Jack, the subject of the sentence. The sentence implies that Jack injured himself when falling off his bicycle. "Herself" refers to a female subject, "itself" would refer to an animal or object, and "she" is an incorrect pronoun for this sentence. Reflexive pronouns like "himself" are used when the subject and the object are the same person or thing.

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  • 3. 

    She ___ be happy. She won the tennis match.

    • Must

    • Can't

    • Didn't have to

    • Could

    Correct Answer
    A. Must
    Explanation
    The word “must” indicates certainty or strong likelihood. In this sentence, “must” is used because winning the tennis match logically leads to the conclusion that she must be happy. It expresses a high level of certainty about her emotional state. “Can’t” would suggest impossibility, which contradicts the context. “Didn’t have to” expresses lack of necessity, which is not relevant here. “Could” does not show the level of certainty needed, as it only expresses possibility. The use of “must” is appropriate for showing a strong, logical conclusion based on the given information.

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  • 4. 

    This book is so _____________ I can’t stop reading it. It’s fantastic!

    • Exciting

    • Excited

    • Panic

    • Eager

    Correct Answer
    A. Exciting
    Explanation
    "Exciting" is the correct answer because the speaker is describing the book's ability to captivate and engage them, making it hard to stop reading. "Exciting" describes something that causes excitement. "Excited" would describe the reader's emotional state, "panic" refers to anxiety, and "eager" refers to a desire or readiness. "Exciting" is the most suitable word to describe the book’s fascinating and engaging nature.

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  • 5. 

    The party ended at midnight and we didn’t _______________ home until 1.00 am!

    • Get back

    • Got over

    • Come up with

    • Came up

    Correct Answer
    A. Get back
    Explanation
    "Get back" is the correct phrase, meaning to return to a previous location, in this case, home. The sentence describes the event of leaving the party and returning home after it ended. "Got over" refers to recovering from something, "come up with" means to think of an idea, and "came up" is a phrase used to indicate something arising. Therefore, "get back" is the most appropriate option for returning home.

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  • 6. 

    One day he _______________ the idea of forming a band with three of our friends.

    • Came up with

    • Calm down

    • Turned up

    • Came down with

    Correct Answer
    A. Came up with
    Explanation
    "Came up with" is the correct phrase meaning to think of or suggest an idea. In this sentence, the person thought of the idea of forming a band. "Came up with" is commonly used when someone creates or devises an idea. "Calm down" means to relax or become less agitated, and "turned up" means to appear or arrive. "Came down with" refers to getting ill, which does not match the context. "Came up with" accurately conveys the idea-generation process in the given situation.

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  • 7. 

    We’re very _____________ about your party on Saturday! It’s going to be great.

    • Excited

    • Exciting

    • Scary

    • Eager

    Correct Answer
    A. Excited
    Explanation
    "Excited" is the correct answer because it describes the emotional state of the speaker. The sentence indicates anticipation and enthusiasm about the upcoming party. "Exciting" describes something that causes excitement, not the state of being excited. "Scary" implies fear, and "eager" indicates a desire or readiness, but "excited" fits better in this context to express emotional excitement for the event.

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  • 8. 

    We _______________ a band with our friends.

    • Set up

    • Stand up

    • Turn up

    • Meet up

    Correct Answer
    A. Set up
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "set up," which means to create or establish something. In this case, it refers to forming or organizing a band with friends. "Set up" is commonly used when arranging or putting together things or events. "Stand up" refers to rising from a sitting position, "turn up" means to arrive unexpectedly, and "meet up" means to gather but not to form something. "Set up" is the proper choice for this context of forming a band.

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  • 9. 

    Last night there was a _____________ on TV about life in China.

    • Documentary

    • Science fiction

    • Orbit

    • Picture

    Correct Answer
    A. Documentary
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "documentary" because it is the only option that makes sense in the given context. A documentary is a type of television program that provides factual information about a specific subject, in this case, life in China. The other options, such as science fiction, orbit, and picture, do not fit the context of the sentence and would not be appropriate choices for a television program about life in China.

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  • 10. 

    We were all so excited we couldn’t relax or  _______________.

    • Calm down

    • Stand up

    • Turned up

    • Sit

    Correct Answer
    A. Calm down
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "calm down" because it fits the context of being overly excited and unable to relax. "Calm down" means to become less agitated or emotional. "Stand up" refers to rising from a seated position, "turned up" means to arrive, and "sit" is unrelated to calming down. Therefore, "calm down" is the most appropriate option when referring to trying to relax after excitement.

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  • 11. 

    What was Andrew doing when we _____________ him.

    • Meet

    • Met

    • Did meet

    • Didn't meet

    Correct Answer
    A. Met
    Explanation
    The correct answer is “met,” which is the past simple form of the verb "meet." The sentence describes a past event where the speaker encountered Andrew, making the past simple the correct tense to use. The past continuous ("was meeting") could indicate an action in progress, but in this context, we need the past simple to describe the specific action that occurred. "Did meet" and "didn't meet" are also incorrect because the sentence is not in a negative form or requiring emphasis on the action using “did.” "Met" is concise and accurate.

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  • 12. 

    Angela _____________ to her radio in her room at the moment.

    • Is listening

    • Listens

    • Listen

    • Listened

    Correct Answer
    A. Is listening
    Explanation
    The phrase “at the moment” signals that the action is currently happening, so the correct answer is “is listening,” which is in the present continuous tense. Present continuous tense is used for actions that are in progress at the present time. "Listens" is the present simple tense, used for habitual actions, which doesn’t fit here. "Listen" is an incorrect verb form for the subject “Angela,” and "listened" is past tense, which contradicts the context of the action happening right now. "Is listening" fits the situation perfectly.

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  • 13. 

    The best coffee ___ in this café.

    • Is sold

    • Sell

    • Sells

    • Sold

    Correct Answer
    A. Is sold
    Explanation
    The correct answer, “is sold,” uses the present passive form of the verb. Passive voice emphasizes the action or the object, not the subject performing the action. In this case, the coffee is being sold in the café, but the seller is not the focus. "Is sold" indicates an ongoing action or general fact. The other options—"sell," "sells," and "sold"—are incorrect because they do not match the passive construction needed here. "Sell" and "sells" are active forms, and "sold" is past tense, which doesn’t fit the context.

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  • 14. 

    Last week we _____________ in the park, when we saw Mr. Bridges.

    • Were running

    • Ran

    • Was running

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Were running
    Explanation
    The correct answer, “were running,” uses the past continuous tense, which describes an ongoing action in the past. The sentence implies that while they were in the middle of running, they saw Mr. Bridges, so the past continuous tense is necessary to show that running was happening at that specific moment. The past simple “ran” would indicate a completed action, which does not fit the context. "Was running" is grammatically incorrect because the subject is plural, and “none of the above” is not relevant. The past continuous is the ideal choice here.

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  • 15. 

    Peter _____________  home late on Thursdays because he plays football after school.

    • Gets

    • Is getting

    • Get

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Gets
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "gets," as it is the present simple tense used for habitual actions or routines. Peter regularly arrives home late on Thursdays because of his football practice. The present simple tense is the best choice to express actions that happen regularly or repeatedly. "Is getting" would imply an ongoing event happening right now, which is not appropriate for this sentence. "Get" is incorrect because it lacks the third-person singular form, and “none of the above” is not suitable since "gets" fits perfectly.

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  • 16. 

    Who’s that? It ___ be Ethan. He’s on vacation.

    • Can't

    • Must

    • May

    • Should

    Correct Answer
    A. Can't
    Explanation
    "Can't" is the correct answer because it indicates impossibility. Since Ethan is on vacation, it’s not possible for the person in question to be him. "Must" would imply certainty, "may" suggests possibility, and "should" implies advice or expectation. In this context, "can't" is used to show that Ethan cannot be the person due to his absence.

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  • 17. 

    I don’t mind _____. I’m not in a hurry.

    • Waiting

    • To wait

    • Wait

    • Waited

    Correct Answer
    A. Waiting
    Explanation
    The phrase “I don’t mind” is followed by the gerund (verb+ing) form of the verb. “Waiting” fits here as it indicates the activity the speaker doesn’t mind doing. Gerunds are used after verbs like “mind,” “enjoy,” and “suggest.” In this case, “waiting” is an ongoing activity, and the speaker is stating that they have no issue with it. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the context. "To wait," "wait," and "waited" are incorrect in this case due to verb tense or form.

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  • 18. 

    ‘I’m not afraid of snakes.’ said Patrick ‘ _______.’ Replied John

    • Neither am I

    • So am I

    • Neither do I

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Neither am I
    Explanation
    "Neither am I" is the correct response because it mirrors Patrick’s statement and expresses agreement. The sentence structure indicates that John is agreeing with Patrick’s sentiment. "So am I" would not fit as it’s used for affirming positive statements, not negations. "Neither do I" would be incorrect because it’s used for agreeing with negative actions or behaviors, not with a state of being. The correct structure for agreement with a negative statement is "Neither am I," which is a grammatically accurate and natural way to express this sentiment.

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  • 19. 

    My jeans _____________ of blue denim.

    • Are made

    • Make

    • Is made

    • Is making

    Correct Answer
    A. Are made
    Explanation
    "Are made" is the correct answer because "jeans" is plural, and the verb "are" must agree with a plural subject. "Are made" indicates the process or origin of the jeans being made from blue denim. "Make" is a verb in the present tense, "is made" is singular and doesn’t match the plural subject, and "is making" suggests an ongoing action, which doesn’t fit the context of the sentence.

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  • 20. 

    I ___ buy the tickets. Max bought them yesterday.

    • Have to

    • May

    • Can't

    • Don’t have to

    Correct Answer
    A. Don’t have to
    Explanation
    The correct answer is “don’t have to,” indicating that there is no obligation to buy the tickets. Since Max bought them yesterday, the speaker is no longer required to do so. “Have to” would suggest obligation, which is incorrect since the tickets have already been purchased. "May" expresses permission, but it’s not about permission here; it's about necessity. "Can't" implies that the action is not possible, which also doesn’t fit the context. "Don’t have to" is the correct expression to show that the speaker has no need to buy the tickets.

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  • 21. 

    It’s _____________ to get plenty of exercise and eat a healthy diet.

    • Sensible

    • Worried

    • Exciting

    • Irritating

    Correct Answer
    A. Sensible
    Explanation
    “Sensible” is the correct answer because it refers to making wise or practical decisions. Getting plenty of exercise and eating a healthy diet are sensible choices for maintaining good health. "Worried" and "exciting" are unrelated to health and would not fit logically in the sentence. "Irritating" describes something bothersome or frustrating, which is not the intended meaning here. “Sensible” is the most appropriate adjective as it conveys the importance of making reasonable, health-conscious decisions, which is crucial for overall well-being and lifestyle. This choice is both logical and contextually fitting.

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  • 22. 

    Jack and I have been friends since we were children and we ___________ really well.

    • Get along

    • Got over

    • Came up with

    • Got on

    Correct Answer
    A. Get along
    Explanation
    "Get along" is the correct phrasal verb to use here, meaning to have a harmonious or positive relationship with someone. The sentence describes an ongoing relationship that has lasted since childhood, so “get along” expresses the idea that Jack and the speaker continue to have a good relationship. "Got over" refers to overcoming something, "came up with" means to suggest or think of something, and "got on" is sometimes used informally, but “get along” is the most appropriate and commonly used phrase in this context.

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  • 23. 

    _____________ Jamie and Felix _____________ to your school?

    • Do---------go

    • Are--------gone

    • Do-------going

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Do---------go
    Explanation
    The correct form is “Do go,” as it is a present simple question about a habitual or general fact. The verb “do” is used to form questions in the present simple tense, and "go" is the base form of the verb. The other options are incorrect because they either use the wrong auxiliary verb or verb form. “Are gone” is passive voice and doesn't fit, "Do going" is incorrect because "do" should be followed by the base verb, and "None of the above" is wrong because “Do go” is the correct form.

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  • 24. 

    I’m warning you. You ___ be late or Mr Jones will be really angry.

    • Better not

    • Oughtn't

    • Should

    • Not

    Correct Answer
    A. Better not
    Explanation
    "Better not" is used to give strong advice or a warning. It implies that the action (being late) should be avoided at all costs because of a consequence (Mr. Jones being angry). This phrase is more emphatic than simply saying “shouldn’t,” and it highlights the seriousness of the warning. “Oughtn't” is grammatically correct but less commonly used in this type of construction. "Should not" is less forceful, and "not" alone doesn't form a complete sentence. "Better not" is the most suitable choice to convey the warning effectively in this context.

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  • 25. 

    I get fed up ___ cleaning my room.

    • With

    • To

    • By

    • On

    Correct Answer
    A. With
    Explanation
    The correct preposition is “with.” When using the phrase “get fed up,” the preposition “with” is needed to indicate what causes frustration or irritation. In this case, cleaning the room is the activity that causes the speaker to feel fed up. "To," "by," and "on" are not suitable because they do not correctly match the standard use of the phrase. "With" is the appropriate preposition to link the feeling of frustration to the activity of cleaning the room. This structure is commonly used to express dissatisfaction with an action.

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