High School Grammar Quiz

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Are you in high school? Would you like to test your grammar skills with this high school grammar quiz? Grammar is the base of any language, and if your grammar is not correct, you may feel insecure or embarrassed when speaking or writing in that language. The quiz is meant for high school students who want to practice English grammar. We wish you all the best with the test! Good luck!

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1.

It is very important --- here on time for the meeting tomorrow.
- A.
  
  To be
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  Be
- D.
  
  Will be
Correct Answer
A. To be

Explanation
The correct answer is "To be" because the sentence is expressing the importance of being on time for the meeting tomorrow. "To be" is the correct form of the verb to convey this meaning.

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2.

Traveling to a foreign country has ----- its positive and negative points.
- A.
  
  Neither
- B.
  
  Also
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  Either
Correct Answer
C. Both

Explanation
Traveling to a foreign country has both its positive and negative points. This means that there are advantages as well as disadvantages to traveling to a foreign country. It implies that there are positive aspects such as experiencing new cultures, trying new foods, and exploring different landscapes, but there are also negative aspects such as language barriers, cultural differences, and potential safety concerns.

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Last week, we ------ to the new Thai restaurant.
- A.
  
  Went
- B.
  
  Have gone
- C.
  
  Had gone
- D.
  
  Were going
Correct Answer
A. Went

Explanation
The correct answer is "Went". This is because the sentence is referring to an action that happened in the past, indicating a completed action. "Went" is the simple past tense of the verb "to go", which is appropriate for describing an action that occurred last week.

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4.

You ----- have seen Jane at the mall! She is in Canada right now.
- A.
  
  Shouldn't
- B.
  
  Wouldn't
- C.
  
  Must not
- D.
  
  Couldn't
Correct Answer
D. Couldn't

Explanation
The correct answer is "Couldn't". This is because the sentence suggests that Jane is currently in Canada, which means it is not possible for the person to have seen her at the mall. "Couldn't" indicates the inability or impossibility of the action happening in the past.

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5.

If everyone did their part, the Earth ------ a cleaner place.
- A.
  
  Would be
- B.
  
  Was
- C.
  
  Must be
- D.
  
  Will be
Correct Answer
A. Would be

Explanation
The correct answer is "Would be". This is because the sentence is talking about a hypothetical situation, where the condition "if everyone did their part" is being considered. In this hypothetical scenario, the result would be that the Earth "would be" a cleaner place.

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6.

---------------- in magic?
- A.
  
  Do you believe
- B.
  
  Are you believe
- C.
  
  You believed
- D.
  
  Does you believe
Correct Answer
A. Do you believe

Explanation
The correct answer is "Do you believe." This is the correct form of the question in present tense, asking for someone's belief in something. The other options are grammatically incorrect or in the wrong tense.

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I'm not sure, but I think that the new restaurant --------- by Mr. Davenport.
- A.
  
  Is owned
- B.
  
  Owns
- C.
  
  Is belonged
- D.
  
  Owned
Correct Answer
A. Is owned

Explanation
The correct answer is "Is owned" because the sentence is in the passive voice and is referring to the subject (the new restaurant) being the recipient of the action (ownership) by Mr. Davenport. The verb "is owned" correctly indicates this passive relationship between the subject and the action.

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The old chair ----- to an antique collector yesterday afternoon.
- A.
  
  Was sold
- B.
  
  Was selling
- C.
  
  Is sold
- D.
  
  Sold
Correct Answer
A. Was sold

Explanation
The correct answer is "Was sold." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "the old chair" is singular, so the correct form of the verb "to sell" is "was sold."

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-------------- the invention of email, many elderly people still prefer writing letters.
- A.
  
  In spite
- B.
  
  Although
- C.
  
  Even if
- D.
  
  Despite
Correct Answer
D. Despite

Explanation
Despite the invention of email, many elderly people still prefer writing letters. This sentence suggests that despite the availability and convenience of email, elderly individuals continue to choose the traditional method of writing letters. The word "despite" indicates a contrast or contradiction between the two ideas, emphasizing the persistence of this preference.

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A: Did you hear about Stan? B: He had his arm ----------------- last night.
- A.
  
  Broken
- B.
  
  Break
- C.
  
  Was broken
- D.
  
  Breaks
Correct Answer
A. Broken

Explanation
The correct answer is "Broken" because the sentence structure suggests that Stan's arm experienced an action or state in the past. "Broken" is the past participle form of the verb "break," which fits the context of the sentence.

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High School Grammar Quiz

It is very important --- here on time for the meeting tomorrow.

Traveling to a foreign country has ----- its positive and negative points.

Last week, we ------ to the new Thai restaurant.

You ----- have seen Jane at the mall! She is in Canada right now.

If everyone did their part, the Earth ------ a cleaner place.

---------------- in magic?

I'm not sure, but I think that the new restaurant --------- by Mr. Davenport.

The old chair ----- to an antique collector yesterday afternoon.

-------------- the invention of email, many elderly people still prefer writing letters.

A: Did you hear about Stan? B: He had his arm ----------------- last night.