Can You Actually Pass This Grammar Exam? Trivia Quiz
Can you actually pass this grammar exam? For you to perfect your English language skilled you need to ensure that you do regular tests designed to refresh your understanding. Do you think that what you know is enough for you to tackle any grammar quiz you get or will you want to prove it right her right now? Let your challenge begin just as soon as you press the start button. All the best!.
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"I shot a man in Reno just to watch him _________
- A.
Die", he said.
- B.
Die". he said.
- C.
Die," he said.
- D.
Die", he said.
Correct Answer
C. Die," he said.Explanation
The correct answer is "die," he said. This answer is correct because it correctly punctuates the dialogue tag "he said" and places the comma inside the quotation marks before the closing quotation mark.Rate this question:
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- 2.
________ unfortunate that the flight was delayed.
- A.
It's
- B.
Its
- C.
Its'
Correct Answer
A. It'sExplanation
The correct answer is "It's". "It's" is a contraction of "it is" and is used to indicate possession or describe something. In this sentence, "It's" is used to express that the flight being delayed is unfortunate.Rate this question:
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- 3.
He worked as a __________ accountant while fighting crime at night.
- A.
Full-time
- B.
Full time
Correct Answer
A. Full-timeExplanation
The correct answer is "full-time" because it describes the type of accountant the person worked as. The phrase "full-time" means that the person worked as an accountant on a regular basis, typically for the standard number of hours per week. This implies that the person had a regular job during the day as an accountant, but also engaged in fighting crime during the night.Rate this question:
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- 4.
She is survived by two sons, Erik and _____ a daughter, ____ and six grandchildren.
- A.
Two sons, Erik and Lars; a daughter, Astrid;
- B.
Two sons, Erik and Lars, a daughter, Astrid,
- C.
Two sons; Erik and Lars, a daughter; Astrid,
Correct Answer
A. Two sons, Erik and Lars; a daughter, Astrid;Explanation
The correct answer is "two sons, Erik and Lars; a daughter, Astrid." This answer provides a clear and grammatically correct list of the family members. It uses semicolons to separate the sons' names and a comma to separate the daughter's name, following the correct punctuation rules.Rate this question:
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- 5.
"As Thomas Jefferson wrote, these _____________
- A.
'truths are self-evident,'" he said.
- B.
"truths are self-evident,"" he said.
Correct Answer
A. 'truths are self-evident,'" he said.Explanation
The given correct answer is the punctuation and formatting of the sentence. The quotation marks are placed correctly, with single quotation marks used within the double quotation marks to indicate a quote within a quote. The comma is also correctly placed inside the closing quotation mark.Rate this question:
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- 6.
He handed the paperwork to ________ John Cathcart.
- A.
Colonel
- B.
Col.
- C.
Clnl.
- D.
Col'n'l
Correct Answer
B. Col.Explanation
The correct answer is "Col." which is short for Colonel. In this context, it is a title used to address John Cathcart.Rate this question:
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- 7.
He drove a ________ car.
- A.
Strikingly large
- B.
Strikingly-large
Correct Answer
A. Strikingly largeExplanation
The phrase "strikingly large" is used to describe the car. The word "strikingly" indicates that the car is noticeably or impressively large. The word "large" further emphasizes the size of the car. Therefore, the correct answer is "strikingly large" as it effectively conveys the idea of a car that is both noticeable and large in size.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The company failed an audit of _____ corporate tax returns.
- A.
Its
- B.
It's
- C.
Its'
Correct Answer
A. ItsExplanation
The correct answer is "its" because in this context, "its" is the possessive form of the pronoun "it," indicating that the company failed an audit of its own corporate tax returns. "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has," and "its'" is an incorrect formation.Rate this question:
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- 9.
He was promoted to the rank of ______ after the incident.
- A.
Sergeant first class
- B.
Sgt. First Class
- C.
Sgt. 1st Class
- D.
Sergeant 1st class
Correct Answer
A. Sergeant first classExplanation
After the incident, the individual in question was promoted to the rank of sergeant first class.Rate this question:
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- 10.
"How did she get in ______ he asked.
- A.
Here?"
- B.
Here,"
- C.
Here"?
- D.
Here?,"
Correct Answer
A. Here?"Explanation
The correct answer is "here?" because the question is asking about the way she entered a specific place. The word "here" indicates that the person asking the question is referring to the current location or the place they are currently in.Rate this question:
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