Middle School Grammar Pop Quiz
Can you make your way through these 10 pop quiz questions and get out of Mrs. Harris' 8th grade English class?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
"The red sweater is a perfect complement/compliment to the outfit." Which is correct?
- A.
Complement
- B.
Compliment
Correct Answer
A. ComplementExplanation
Complement is a noun or verb that means something that completes or makes up a whole: "The red sweater is a perfect complement to the outfit." Compliment is a noun or verb that means an expression of praise or admiration: "I received compliments about my new outfit."Rate this question:
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- 2.
"They seemed disinterested/uninterested in our offer." Which is correct?
- A.
Disinterested
- B.
Uninterested
Correct Answer
B. UninterestedExplanation
Disinterested is an adjective that means unbiased or impartial: "We appealed to the disinterested mediator to facilitate the negotiations." Uninterested is an adjective that means not interested or indifferent: "They seemed uninterested in our offer."Rate this question:
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- 3.
"We won't be able to suggest a solution until we are farther/further along in our evaluation of the problem." Which is correct?
- A.
Farther
- B.
Further
Correct Answer
B. FurtherExplanation
Farther is an adjective and adverb that means to or at a more distant point: "We drove 50 miles today; tomorrow, we will travel 100 miles farther." Further is an adjective and adverb that means to or at a greater extent or degree: "We won't be able to suggest a solution until we are further along in our evaluation of the problem." It can also mean in addition or moreover: "They stated further that they would not change the policy."Rate this question:
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- 4.
"His loud humming was affecting/effecting my ability to concentrate." Which is correct?
- A.
Affecting
- B.
Effecting
Correct Answer
A. AffectingExplanation
Effect is usually a noun that means a result or the power to produce a result: "The sound of the falling rain had a calming effect, nearly putting me to sleep." Affect is usually a verb that means to have an influence on: "His loud humming was affecting my ability to concentrate." Note that effect can also be a verb meaning to bring about or execute: "The speaker's somber tone effected a dampening in the general mood of the audience."Rate this question:
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- 5.
"You can choose a large bookcase or, alternately/alternatively, you can buy two small ones." Which is correct?
- A.
Alternately
- B.
Alternatively
Correct Answer
B. AlternativelyExplanation
Alternately is an adverb that means in turn; one after the other: "We alternately spun the wheel in the game." Alternatively is an adverb that means on the other hand; one or the other: "You can choose a large bookcase or, alternatively, you can buy two small ones."Rate this question:
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- 6.
"Each company in the conglomerate operates as a discreet/discrete entity."
- A.
Discreet
- B.
Discrete
Correct Answer
B. DiscreteExplanation
Discreet is an adjective that means prudent, circumspect, or modest: "Her discreet handling of the touchy situation put him at ease." Discrete is an adjective that means separate or individually distinct: "Each company in the conglomerate operates as a discrete entity."Rate this question:
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- 7.
"Taking that route will mean less/fewer miles on the road." Which is correct?
- A.
Less
- B.
Fewer
Correct Answer
B. FewerExplanation
Few is an adjective that means small in number. It is used with countable objects: "This department has few employees." Less is an adjective that means small in amount or degree. It is used with objects of indivisible mass: "Which jar holds less water?"Rate this question:
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- 8.
"Stand here beside/besides me." Which is correct?
- A.
Beside
- B.
Besides
Correct Answer
A. BesideExplanation
Beside is a preposition that means next to: "Stand here beside me." Besides is an adverb that means also: "Besides, I need to tell you about the new products my company offers."Rate this question:
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- 9.
"The family members were finally all together/altogether for holiday celebrations." Which is correct?
- A.
All together
- B.
Altogether
Correct Answer
A. All togetherExplanation
All together is applied to people or things that are being treated as a group. "We put the pots and pans all together on the shelf." All together is the form that must be used if the sentence can be reworded so that all and together are separated by other words: "We put all the pots and pans together on the shelf." Altogether is used to mean entirely: "I am altogether pleased to be receiving this award."Rate this question:
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- 10.
"Shakespeare makes a number of biblical illusions/allusions in his plays." Which is correct?
- A.
Illusions
- B.
Allusions
Correct Answer
B. AllusionsExplanation
Allusion is a noun that means an indirect reference: "The speech made allusions to the final report." Illusion is a noun that means a misconception: "The policy is designed to give an illusion of reform."Rate this question:
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