IELTS Grammar Quiz Questions & Answers
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Most university students ........................on campusin their first year.
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Live
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Lives
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Is living
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Choose the correct answer, A,B or C for each question.
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They ....................laptop computers when my father was a student.
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Didn't have
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Hadn't
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Weren't having
Correct Answer
A. Didn't haveExplanation
The correct answer is "didn't have". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the word "didn't" is the contraction of "did not", indicating the negative form of the verb "have". This means that during the time when my father was a student, they did not possess or own laptop computers.Rate this question:
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I finished my essay yesterday but ...........it in to the lecturer yet.
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I didn't give
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I've given
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I haven't given
Correct Answer
A. I haven't givenExplanation
The correct answer is "I haven't given". This answer is correct because it correctly uses the present perfect tense to indicate that the action of giving the essay to the lecturer has not yet been completed. The phrase "I haven't given" implies that the speaker finished the essay yesterday but has not yet handed it in.Rate this question:
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What will you do if......................?
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You haven't a good score
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You don't get a good score
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You didn't get a good score
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A. You don't get a good scoreExplanation
If you don't get a good score, it implies that you haven't performed well or achieved the desired result. In this context, the answer suggests that the appropriate course of action when faced with a poor score is to evaluate the situation and consider alternative options or strategies to improve future performance.Rate this question:
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The supermarket ............... the end of the road on the right sells milk.
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At
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In
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On
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A. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at" because it indicates a specific location. In this case, the supermarket is located at the end of the road on the right.Rate this question:
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This brand produces some of .........................digital phones in the world.
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Best
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The most best
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The best
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A. The bestExplanation
This brand produces some of the best digital phones in the world. This statement implies that the brand is known for its exceptional quality and performance in the digital phone industry. The use of "the best" suggests that the brand's phones are superior to those produced by other brands, making it a top choice for consumers looking for high-quality digital phones.Rate this question:
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There were millions of people around the world ....................the Olympics live ontelevision.
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Watching
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Watched
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Is watching
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A. WatchingExplanation
Millions of people around the world were engaged in the act of watching the Olympics live on television.Rate this question:
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My sister is excited about _____ to Australia this summer.
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To travelling
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Travelling
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To travel
Correct Answer
A. TravellingExplanation
The correct answer is "travelling" because it is the gerund form of the verb "travel", which is used to describe the action of going on a trip. In this sentence, "travelling" is used as a noun to indicate what my sister is excited about, indicating that she is looking forward to going to Australia this summer.Rate this question:
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My brother __________ in London for four years.
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Studied
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Studies
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Has studied
Correct Answer
A. StudiedExplanation
The correct answer is "studied". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to an action that has already been completed. "Studied" is the past tense form of the verb "study", indicating that the brother completed his studies in London in the past.Rate this question:
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Your final essays _________ by two or three different teachers.
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Marks
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Are marked
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Is marked
Correct Answer
A. Are markedExplanation
The correct answer is "are marked." In this sentence, the subject "essays" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Therefore, "are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to agree with the subject. The word "marked" is the past participle form of the verb "to mark," which indicates that the essays have been or will be marked by two or three different teachers.Rate this question:
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I don’t like stories ___ have sad endings.
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They
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Who
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That
Correct Answer
A. ThatExplanation
The word "that" is the correct answer because it is a relative pronoun used to introduce a subordinate clause. In this case, the subordinate clause "that have sad endings" modifies the noun "stories." The word "that" is used to refer to the stories and indicates that the speaker does not like stories with sad endings.Rate this question:
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Who is the boy ___________?
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Who you were talking to
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To which you were talking
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Who you were talking to him
Correct Answer
A. Who you were talking toExplanation
The correct answer is "who you were talking to" because it is the correct relative pronoun to use in this sentence. The phrase "who you were talking to" is a relative clause modifying the noun "boy." The pronoun "who" is used to refer to a person, and it is used here to introduce the relative clause and connect it to the noun "boy." The other options are incorrect because they either use the wrong pronoun ("which") or include an unnecessary pronoun ("him").Rate this question:
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______ the test was really hard, she still got a good mark.
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Although
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However
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Despite
Correct Answer
A. AlthoughExplanation
The correct answer is "Although" because it indicates a contrast between the difficulty of the test and the good mark obtained. It suggests that despite the challenging nature of the test, the person still managed to achieve a satisfactory result.Rate this question:
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This club is for members only. You can’t go in _______ you are a member.
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In case
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Unless
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If
Correct Answer
A. UnlessExplanation
The correct answer is "unless" because it indicates a condition that must be met in order to go into the club. It implies that if someone is not a member, they cannot enter the club.Rate this question:
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My brother .................medicine when he goes to university.
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Studies
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Is going to study
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Can study
Correct Answer
A. Is going to studyExplanation
The correct answer is "is going to study" because it indicates a future action that has already been planned or decided upon. The phrase "is going to" suggests a future intention or plan, which aligns with the context of the sentence where the brother is mentioned to be going to university. Therefore, it implies that the brother has already made a decision to pursue the study of medicine in the future.Rate this question:
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