A Practice Test On Grammar! Trivia Questions Quiz
Below are trivia questions that give you some practice on grammar. What you will be expected to do is find the best word to make the sentence grammatically correct. Do you think that you have what it takes to get the top marks? Do give it a shot and remember to keep an eye out for other quizzes like it to perfect your skills.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Ms. Mana wants to ...... the cost by tonight.
- A.
Final
- B.
Finalize
- C.
Finally
- D.
Finallity
Correct Answer
B. FinalizeExplanation
Ms. Mana wants to complete or finish the cost by tonight. The word "finalize" means to bring something to a conclusion or make a final decision or arrangement. Therefore, Ms. Mana wants to finalize the cost by tonight.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Before the researcher analyzed the results, the company .... to take on the client.
- A.
Had agreed
- B.
Agreed
- C.
Agrees
- D.
Was agreed
Correct Answer
A. Had agreedExplanation
The use of "had agreed" indicates that the company had already reached an agreement to take on the client before the researcher analyzed the results. This suggests that the agreement was made in the past, prior to the analysis.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Most of students in this class can … English fluently, the others still have to practice a lot.
- A.
To speak
- B.
Speak
- C.
Speaking
- D.
Spoke
Correct Answer
B. SpeakExplanation
Most of the students in this class can speak English fluently, while the others still have to practice a lot. The verb "speak" is the correct form to use in this sentence to indicate the ability to communicate in English.Rate this question:
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- 4.
My uncle works hard night and day because he … support his family economy.
- A.
Had
- B.
Have to
- C.
Have
- D.
Has to
Correct Answer
D. Has toExplanation
The correct answer is "Has to". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and is talking about a habitual action. "Has to" is used to express a necessity or obligation, indicating that the uncle is required to work hard in order to support his family's economy.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A: `Since when hasn't she been feeling well? B: 'Since she___ from Singapore.'
- A.
Has been returning
- B.
Returned
- C.
Was returning
- D.
Has returned
Correct Answer
B. ReturnedExplanation
The correct answer is "Returned" because the question is asking about a past event, specifically when the person started feeling unwell. "Returned" is the correct past tense form of the verb "return" and indicates that the person stopped feeling well after coming back from Singapore.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Last week Rini ... a holiday, she didn’t go for a picnic, she went camping.
- A.
Having
- B.
Has
- C.
Had
- D.
Have
Correct Answer
C. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had" because it indicates that Rini did not go for a picnic in the past week, but instead, she went camping. "Had" is the past tense form of the verb "have," which is used to show possession or to indicate an action that occurred in the past. In this context, it implies that Rini had the experience of going camping instead of going for a picnic during her holiday last week.Rate this question:
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- 7.
We went to the movie last night and I thought...
- A.
The film is good
- B.
It is a good film
- C.
The film so good
- D.
The film was good
Correct Answer
D. The film was goodExplanation
The given answer "The film was good" is correct because it uses the correct verb tense to match the past tense of "went" in the sentence. The phrase "was good" indicates that the film had a positive quality in the past.Rate this question:
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- 8.
"Do I hear something?" "Yes, somebody . . . at the door!"
- A.
Was knocking
- B.
Knocks
- C.
Is knocking
- D.
Knocked
Correct Answer
C. Is knockingExplanation
The correct answer is "is knocking" because the present continuous tense "is knocking" is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In this context, the person hears a sound at the door, indicating that someone is currently knocking.Rate this question:
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- 9.
`Could you please book me on the next flight to Mexico City? 'I'm sorry, sir. Our airline … to Mexico City."
- A.
Doesn't fly
- B.
Will not fly
- C.
Did not fly
- D.
Has not been flying
Correct Answer
B. Will not flyExplanation
The given correct answer is "Will not fly". This is because the person is asking to be booked on the next flight to Mexico City, but the airline responds by saying that they will not fly to Mexico City. This indicates that there are no flights available or scheduled for that destination.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Anita is looking forward to her birthday because she ... a new watch.
- A.
Has promised
- B.
Promised
- C.
Being promised
- D.
Has been promised
Correct Answer
D. Has been promisedExplanation
Anita is looking forward to her birthday because she has been promised a new watch. This implies that someone has made a commitment or assurance to Anita that she will receive a new watch as a gift on her birthday. The use of "has been" suggests that the promise was made in the past and is still valid in the present.Rate this question:
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- 11.
We haven't heard from Didi for such a long time. `We haven't either, since he ... to Dili.'
- A.
Had moved
- B.
Was moving
- C.
Moves
- D.
Moved
Correct Answer
D. MovedExplanation
The correct answer is "Moved". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past action. The phrase "since he moved to Dili" suggests that Didi moved to Dili in the past and as a result, they haven't heard from him for a long time.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Ahmad: Mah, what were you doing when I phoned your mother last night? Halimah: I ... TV
- A.
Watch
- B.
Am watching
- C.
Have watched
- D.
Was watching
Correct Answer
D. Was watchingExplanation
Halimah's response "I was watching TV" indicates that she was in the middle of watching television when Ahmad called her mother. The past continuous tense "was watching" suggests that the action of watching TV was already in progress at the time of the phone call.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Do your father and mother ... in a hotel?
- A.
Staying
- B.
To stay
- C.
Stays
- D.
Stay
Correct Answer
D. StayExplanation
The correct answer is "Stay." This is because the question is asking about the action of the father and mother in a hotel, and "stay" is the correct verb to describe the action of staying in a hotel. The other options, "staying," "to stay," and "stays," are either the present participle or the infinitive form of the verb "stay," but they do not fit grammatically in the question.Rate this question:
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- 14.
“Rini is old enough. She …. know better than the others about it.
- A.
Will
- B.
Could
- C.
Must
- D.
May be
Correct Answer
C. MustExplanation
The correct answer is "Must" because it indicates a strong likelihood or necessity. The sentence suggests that Rini has enough experience or knowledge to have a better understanding of the situation compared to others. The word "must" implies a high degree of certainty in this context.Rate this question:
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- 15.
They translated some old documents last week. What is the passive form of this sentence?
- A.
Some old documents are translated by them last week.
- B.
Some old documents have been translated by them last week.
- C.
Some old documents were being translated by them last week.
- D.
Some old documents were translated by them last week.
Correct Answer
D. Some old documents were translated by them last week.Explanation
The correct answer is "Some old documents were translated by them last week." The original sentence is in the active voice, indicating that the subject (they) performed the action (translated) on the object (some old documents). In the passive voice, the object becomes the subject, and the subject becomes the agent introduced by the preposition "by." Therefore, the correct passive form is "Some old documents were translated by them last week."Rate this question:
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- 16.
The scientists use ...... that engineers create to conduct their research.
- A.
Their technological
- B.
The technology
- C.
What is technology
- D.
What their technology
Correct Answer
B. The technologyExplanation
The correct answer is "The technology". This answer is correct because it correctly completes the sentence by referring to the technological advancements or tools that engineers create.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Ten years ago, a holiday trip to Australia . . . . . cheap.
- A.
Was not
- B.
Did not
- C.
Were not
- D.
Is not
Correct Answer
A. Was notExplanation
The correct answer is "Was not" because the sentence is referring to a holiday trip that occurred in the past, specifically ten years ago. In English, when talking about past events, we use the past tense of the verb "to be," which is "was" for singular subjects like "a holiday trip." Therefore, "was not" is the correct choice to indicate that the holiday trip to Australia was not cheap ten years ago.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Q: How do you go to school? A: We ___ the bus to school
- A.
Rode
- B.
Ridden
- C.
Ride
- D.
Riding
Correct Answer
C. RideExplanation
The correct answer is "Ride" because it is the present tense form of the verb "to ride" which means to travel on or in a vehicle. In this context, it is asking how someone goes to school, and the most appropriate answer is that they ride the bus to school.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The old unique pink chairs ….. my father’s brother last year.
- A.
Are
- B.
Was
- C.
Were
- D.
Is
Correct Answer
C. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "Were" because the subject "The old unique pink chairs" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Were" is the plural form of the verb "to be" in the past tense, which agrees with the subject of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The wild dogs …….. Stolen my dog’s bond.
- A.
Don’t have
- B.
Doesn’t have
- C.
Have
- D.
Has
Correct Answer
C. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "Have". This is because the sentence is in present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues into the present. In this case, the wild dogs have stolen the bond of the person's dog. "Have" is the correct form of the verb to use with the plural subject "wild dogs".Rate this question:
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- 21.
You and I will get married and this house becomes _____.
- A.
Ours
- B.
Our
- C.
Us
- D.
We
Correct Answer
A. OursExplanation
The correct answer is "Ours" because it is the possessive form of "we" and indicates joint ownership or belonging. In the given sentence, the speaker is referring to the house becoming the shared property of both themselves and the person they are addressing.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Budi ….. in Bandung since 2010
- A.
Has live
- B.
Has lived
- C.
Have lived
- D.
Has lives
Correct Answer
B. Has livedExplanation
The correct answer is "Has lived" because the subject of the sentence is "Budi" which is singular, so we use the singular form of the verb "has" instead of "have". Additionally, the word "since" indicates that the action of living in Bandung started in 2010 and is still ongoing, so we use the present perfect tense "has lived".Rate this question:
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- 23.
These dogs are ....
- A.
Mr. Jum'
- B.
The student's
- C.
The teachers's
- D.
The doctor'
Correct Answer
B. The student's -
- 24.
Nita ...... the drink.
- A.
Drank
- B.
Drunk
- C.
Drinks
- D.
Drinking
Correct Answer
C. DrinksExplanation
The correct answer is "drinks" because it is the present tense form of the verb "to drink" and agrees with the subject "Nita".Rate this question:
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- 25.
The police ...... the killer yesterday.
- A.
Arrests
- B.
Arrested
- C.
Arrest
- D.
Arresting
Correct Answer
B. ArrestedExplanation
The correct answer is "arrested" because it is the past tense form of the verb "arrest." It indicates that the action of arresting the killer took place in the past.Rate this question:
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- 26.
He is so busy now, he ............... his homework.
- A.
Was doing
- B.
Were doing
- C.
Is doing
- D.
Are doing
Correct Answer
C. Is doingExplanation
The correct answer is "Is doing" because the sentence is referring to a singular subject "he" which requires the singular form of the verb "to do" in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 27.
He ..... much money.
- A.
Does
- B.
Have
- C.
Has
- D.
Do
Correct Answer
C. HasExplanation
The correct answer is "has." The verb "has" is the correct form to use with the pronoun "he" in the present tense. It indicates that "he" possesses or owns a certain amount of money.Rate this question:
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- 28.
It ...... been there since I was child.
- A.
Is
- B.
Has
- C.
Was
- D.
Have
Correct Answer
B. HasExplanation
The verb "has" is the correct answer because it agrees with the singular subject "It" and indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present. The use of "been" also suggests a continuous duration of the action, further supporting the choice of "has."Rate this question:
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- 29.
..... they sold your drink?
- A.
Have
- B.
Do
- C.
Did
- D.
Are
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "have". In this question, the word "they" is the subject and the word "sold" is the verb. Since "they" is a plural pronoun, the correct verb form to use is "have" in order to agree with the subject.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Shella ....... some books in rudy's store two days ago.
- A.
Buys
- B.
Buy
- C.
Bought
- D.
Buying
Correct Answer
C. BoughtExplanation
The correct answer is "bought" because it is the past tense form of the verb "buy." The sentence is referring to an action that happened in the past, so the past tense is used.Rate this question:
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- 31.
My mother's friends ..... very kind of me.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Were
- D.
Will
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "My mother's friends" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "to be" which is "are".Rate this question:
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- 32.
…, but she is often not confident.
- A.
Dewi is an ugly girl.
- B.
Dewi is a brilliant girl
- C.
Dewi likes reading very much
- D.
Dewi lives in a rural area
Correct Answer
B. Dewi is a brilliant girlExplanation
The given answer suggests that despite being ugly, Dewi is still a brilliant girl. This implies that her physical appearance does not define her intelligence or abilities. It also implies that Dewi's brilliance is a notable characteristic about her, possibly overshadowing any lack of confidence she may have.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Ten people ………… jailed by the police for ten years.
- A.
Was
- B.
Have been
- C.
Have
- D.
Has been
Correct Answer
B. Have beenExplanation
The correct answer is "have been." This is because the sentence is referring to a group of people (ten people) who were jailed by the police for ten years. "Have been" is the correct verb form to use when talking about an action or event that started in the past and is still ongoing or has just recently ended.Rate this question:
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- 34.
The lamp ……. Turned of by Dimas last night.
- A.
Was
- B.
Were
- C.
Are
- D.
Is
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because the subject "lamp" is singular, indicating that only one lamp was turned off. "Was" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" used with singular subjects.Rate this question:
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- 35.
At midnight, the second shift of security guards ……….. duty.
- A.
Come
- B.
Comes
- C.
Came
- D.
Coming
Correct Answer
B. ComesExplanation
The correct answer is "comes" because when referring to a singular subject (the second shift), the verb should be in the third person singular form. Therefore, "comes" is the correct form of the verb to agree with the subject.Rate this question:
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- 36.
If the receptionist is unable to answer your question, Ms. Takai …….. help you.
- A.
Can
- B.
Can't
- C.
Will
- D.
Won't
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
If the receptionist is unable to answer your question, Ms. Takai can help you. This means that if the receptionist doesn't have the information or knowledge to assist you, Ms. Takai is capable of providing the necessary help.Rate this question:
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- 37.
Where ……. Your sister go next month?
- A.
Will
- B.
Must
- C.
Can
- D.
May
Correct Answer
A. WillExplanation
The correct answer is "will" because it is used to express future actions or events. In this question, we are asking about the future plans of the sister, so "will" is the appropriate choice to indicate future tense.Rate this question:
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- 38.
…….. I take your pen?
- A.
May
- B.
Must
- C.
Will
- D.
Shall
Correct Answer
A. MayExplanation
The word "may" is the correct answer because it indicates the possibility or permission to take someone's pen. It suggests that there is a chance or option to do so, but it does not imply certainty or obligation.Rate this question:
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- 39.
My mother will ....... you much money.
- A.
Give
- B.
Giving
- C.
Gave
- D.
Gives
Correct Answer
A. GiveExplanation
The correct answer is "give" because it is the base form of the verb and matches the subject "my mother" in the sentence. The sentence is in the future tense, so the verb should be in the base form without any tense markers.Rate this question:
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- 40.
He is always......... a cake by his girlfriend.
- A.
Made
- B.
Makes
- C.
Make
- D.
Making
Correct Answer
A. MadeExplanation
The correct answer is "made". This is because the sentence is in the passive voice and is describing an action done to the subject. In this case, the subject (he) is the recipient of the action (making a cake) performed by his girlfriend. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "made" to indicate that the cake is being made by someone else for him.Rate this question:
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- 41.
Sandi ....... to school at 07.00 a.m. every day.
- A.
Goes
- B.
Go
- C.
Going
- D.
Went
Correct Answer
A. GoesExplanation
The correct answer is "goes" because it is the present tense form of the verb "go" that matches with the subject "Sandi." The sentence is describing Sandi's daily routine of going to school at 07.00 a.m., which indicates a habitual action in the present.Rate this question:
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- 42.
I and my sister ......... in the class when you were there three days ago.
- A.
Were
- B.
Was
- C.
Are
- D.
Is
Correct Answer
A. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because the subject of the sentence is "I and my sister," which is plural. In English grammar, when the subject is plural, the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" in this sentence is "were."Rate this question:
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- 43.
Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled.....
- A.
Careful
- B.
Carefully
- C.
Care
- D.
Careless
Correct Answer
B. CarefullyExplanation
The correct answer is "carefully" because the sentence states that the equipment is delicate, implying that it requires cautious handling. The adverb "carefully" accurately describes the manner in which the equipment should be handled, emphasizing the need for caution and attention to prevent any damage.Rate this question:
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- 44.
The president of the company .... to Korea for an important conference.
- A.
Went
- B.
Go
- C.
Going
- D.
Goes
Correct Answer
A. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went" because it is the past tense form of the verb "go." In the sentence, it is indicated that the president of the company has already traveled to Korea for an important conference, which suggests that the action has already taken place in the past.Rate this question:
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- 45.
The airport taxes are ..... in the ticket price.
- A.
Includes
- B.
Included
- C.
Including
- D.
Include
Correct Answer
B. IncludedExplanation
The correct answer is "included" because it is the past tense of the verb "include," which means to contain or have as part of a whole. In this case, it implies that the airport taxes are already part of the ticket price, meaning passengers do not need to pay them separately.Rate this question:
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- 46.
He …. my pen on the table.
- A.
Puts
- B.
Put
- C.
Putting
- D.
Putted
Correct Answer
A. PutsExplanation
The correct answer is "puts" because it is the present tense form of the verb "put" that agrees with the subject "He".Rate this question:
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- 47.
When __ you ____ a shower?
- A.
Is, taking
- B.
Do, take
- C.
Do, taking
- D.
Are, taken
Correct Answer
B. Do, takeExplanation
The correct answer is "Do, take" because the question is asking about the frequency of taking a shower, which is best answered using the auxiliary verb "do" in the question and the base form of the verb "take" as the main verb.Rate this question:
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- 48.
Did you see ..........?
- A.
Mine
- B.
Our
- C.
Their
- D.
Your
Correct Answer
A. MineExplanation
The correct answer is "mine" because the question is asking if the person saw something that belongs to the speaker. "Mine" indicates possession and refers to something that belongs to the speaker.Rate this question:
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- 49.
I want to buy this toys ...... I don’t bring my wallet.
- A.
But
- B.
And
- C.
Because
- D.
Or
Correct Answer
A. ButExplanation
The word "but" is the correct answer because it indicates a contrast or contradiction between wanting to buy the toys and not having the wallet. It suggests that there is a problem or obstacle preventing the person from buying the toys despite their desire to do so.Rate this question:
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- 50.
Although she is not in a good condition … right now.
- A.
She is having a rest
- B.
She is lying on her bed
- C.
She is driving to the office
- D.
She is taking some medicine
Correct Answer
C. She is driving to the office -
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