English Grammar 11th Grade Quiz! Test

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1. She doesn't have .............  pay for the cloth she ordered. 

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The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, "to" is used as a preposition to indicate the purpose or destination of her payment. It shows that she doesn't have the obligation or requirement to pay for the cloth she ordered.

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English Grammar 11th Grade Quiz! Test - Quiz

This English Grammar quiz for 11th grade tests knowledge of sentence structures and modifiers, enhancing comprehension and usage skills. It's designed to challenge students and improve their grammatical precision in English.

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2. We are talking ............. politics. 

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The correct answer is "about". In this sentence, we are discussing or conversing about politics. The preposition "about" is used to indicate the topic or subject of the conversation.

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3. He is poor, but he is honest. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "Even though he is poor, he is honest." This answer is the most appropriate because it conveys the idea that despite his poverty, the person in question remains honest. The phrase "even though" emphasizes the contrast between his financial situation and his honesty. The other options do not capture this contrast as effectively.

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4. She went to Kathmandu ............ buy a bicycle. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "In order to". This phrase indicates that the reason for her going to Kathmandu was to buy a bicycle. It suggests that she had a specific purpose in mind and that was the motivating factor for her trip to Kathmandu.

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5. ............ they were enjoying the film, they left before it finished. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "Although". This is because "although" is used to show contrast or contradiction between two clauses. In this case, the first clause states that "they were enjoying the film" while the second clause states that "they left before it finished". The use of "although" indicates that despite the fact that they were enjoying the film, they still chose to leave before it ended.

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6. Her parents objected, but she still insisted on getting married. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "In spite of her parents objection, she insisted on getting married." This answer accurately conveys that despite her parents' objection, she still insisted on getting married. The phrase "in spite of" indicates that she was determined to proceed with her decision despite the opposition from her parents.

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7. He was angry ............. they broke his pen. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "because". This is because the sentence is indicating a cause and effect relationship. The person's anger is the effect, and the cause is that someone broke his pen. "Because" is used to introduce the reason for something happening, making it the appropriate choice in this context.

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8. The bus had ............. a noisy engine that he couldn't hear her speak. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "such". This is because "such" is used to emphasize the degree or extent of something. In this context, it suggests that the bus had an extremely noisy engine, to the point where the person couldn't hear her speak.

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9. We arrived late. We couldn't get any dinner. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "We were too late to get any dinner." This answer accurately reflects the given statement "We arrived late. We couldn't get any dinner." It conveys the idea that their lateness caused them to miss the opportunity to have dinner.

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10. The meal was ............ delicious that we enjoyed it very much. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "so" because it is used to show the extent or degree of something. In this case, it is used to emphasize how delicious the meal was, indicating that it was extremely delicious and enjoyable.

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11. He couldn't see me because he .......... the other way. 

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The correct answer is "was facing." This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and "was facing" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to face." It indicates that at the time in question, the person's direction was towards the other way, preventing them from seeing the speaker.

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12. You'd better not sit on the ground. It's damp. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "It is too damp to sit on the ground." This sentence correctly uses the word "too" to indicate that the ground is excessively damp, making it unsuitable for sitting.

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13. She was 85 years old, but she still lived a very active life. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "In spite of her age, she lived a very active life." This answer correctly expresses that despite being 85 years old, she still led an active life. The phrase "in spite of" indicates that her age did not hinder her ability to live an active life. The other options either have grammatical errors or do not convey the same meaning as the original sentence.

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14. Pollution is killing a lot of fish in the Mediterranean. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "A lot of fish are being killed in the Mediterranean." This answer correctly states that a large number of fish are dying in the Mediterranean due to pollution. The use of the plural form "are" matches with the subject "a lot of fish," indicating that multiple fish are being affected.

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15. Don't get married yet, You're too young. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "You are too young to get married yet." This sentence correctly uses the phrase "too young" to express that the person is not old enough to get married. The use of the infinitive verb "to get married" is also appropriate in this context.

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16. We'll have to cancel the concert. (tickets) 

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The correct answer is "We haven't got enough tickets." This is the correct answer because it uses the correct verb tense and form. "Haven't" is the contraction of "have not," which is the correct form to use with the subject "we." "Got" is the correct past participle form of the verb "get" to use in this context. The sentence expresses the idea that there is a lack of tickets, leading to the need to cancel the concert.

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17. He didn't set the alarm, so he overslept. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "If he had set the alarm, he wouldn't have overslept." This answer is correct because it uses the correct verb tense to indicate a hypothetical past action. The phrase "had set" is the correct form of the verb to indicate a past unreal condition. Additionally, the phrase "wouldn't have overslept" correctly indicates the result of setting the alarm.

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18. Clusmy 

Explanation

A clumsy person is someone who consistently performs tasks or actions in an awkward or uncoordinated manner. This can refer to physical clumsiness, such as frequently dropping or knocking over objects, or it can also apply to social clumsiness, where a person may struggle with social interactions or say or do things that are awkward or inappropriate.

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19. Gordon nearly drowned. 

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The correct answer is "She should have put on the life jacket." This is because the sentence "Gordon nearly drowned" implies that there was a risk of drowning, and wearing a life jacket would have been a preventative measure to ensure safety. The phrase "should have" indicates that it was a missed opportunity or a mistake not to wear the life jacket.

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20. The ceiling was very high. My mother could not touch it. 

Explanation

The given correct answer is i) The ceiling was too high for my mother to touch. ii) It was not low enough for my mother to touch. This answer accurately reflects the information provided in the statement that the ceiling was very high and that the mother could not touch it. It conveys the idea that the height of the ceiling was beyond the reach of the mother.

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21. Change the following adjectives into nouns:  i) patient ii) ambitious  

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The correct answer is "i) Patience" and "ii) ambition". In this question, we are asked to change the adjectives "patient" and "ambitious" into nouns. The correct noun form of "patient" is "patience", which refers to the ability to remain calm and composed in difficult situations. The correct noun form of "ambitious" is "ambition", which refers to a strong desire and determination to achieve success or reach a particular goal.

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22. I can't drink this coffee. (sugar) 

Explanation

The correct answer is "There isn't enough sugar in the coffee." This answer suggests that the reason why the person cannot drink the coffee is because there is not a sufficient amount of sugar in it.

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23. She wasn't taking very loudly, so I couldn't understand her. 

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The correct answer is "If she had been talking loudly, I would have understood her." This is because the sentence is in the past perfect conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The use of "had been" and "would have" suggests that if she had spoken loudly in the past, the speaker would have been able to understand her.

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24. There are saucepans ............ stop your milk boiling over. 

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The correct answer is "that." This is because "that" is used to introduce a defining relative clause, which provides essential information about the noun "saucepans." In this case, the relative clause "that stop your milk boiling over" specifies the purpose or function of the saucepans.

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25. A jealous man 

Explanation

The correct answer is "A jealous man is a person who is always suspecting of being displaced by a rival." This statement accurately defines a jealous man as someone who constantly suspects that they will be replaced or surpassed by a competitor.

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26. The car is ........... expensive that they can not afford to buy it. 

Explanation

The word "so" is the correct answer because it is used to show a high degree or intensity of something. In this context, it indicates that the car is extremely expensive, to the point that they cannot afford to buy it.

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27. She spoke very fast. I could not understand her. 

Explanation

The correct answer is i) She spoke too fast for me to understand her. This answer accurately reflects the statement given in the question, stating that the speaker spoke at a fast pace, making it difficult for the listener to comprehend. The use of "too fast" indicates that the speed of the speaker's speech was excessive, resulting in a lack of understanding. The alternative answer ii) Her speaking isn't slow enough to understand her is incorrect as it suggests that the speaker's pace is not slow enough, which does not align with the given information.

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28. A large oak tree .............. in the garden casting its shade over the house. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "stood" because it is the past tense form of the verb "stand," which means to be in an upright position. In this sentence, it indicates that the large oak tree was previously in the garden, casting its shade over the house.

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29. Vain 

Explanation

A vain person is someone who is excessively self-centered and constantly seeks attention and admiration from others. They have an inflated sense of self-importance and constantly talk about themselves, often exaggerating their achievements or qualities. This behavior stems from their deep need for validation and approval from others.

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30. There are not ............... books in the school library. 

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"Many" is used with countable nouns to express quantity, and since "books" is a countable noun, "many" is the appropriate choice. The phrase "not many" suggests that the number of books is less than expected or desired.
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She doesn't have .............  pay for the cloth she...
We are talking ............. politics. 
He is poor, but he is honest. 
She went to Kathmandu ............ buy a bicycle. 
............ they were enjoying the film, they left before it...
Her parents objected, but she still insisted on getting married. 
He was angry ............. they broke his pen. 
The bus had ............. a noisy engine that he couldn't hear her...
We arrived late. We couldn't get any dinner. 
The meal was ............ delicious that we enjoyed it very...
He couldn't see me because he .......... the other way. 
You'd better not sit on the ground. It's damp. 
She was 85 years old, but she still lived a very active life. 
Pollution is killing a lot of fish in the Mediterranean. 
Don't get married yet, You're too young. 
We'll have to cancel the concert. (tickets) 
He didn't set the alarm, so he overslept. 
Clusmy 
Gordon nearly drowned. 
The ceiling was very high. My mother could not touch it. 
Change the following adjectives into nouns:  ...
I can't drink this coffee. (sugar) 
She wasn't taking very loudly, so I couldn't understand...
There are saucepans ............ stop your milk boiling over. 
A jealous man 
The car is ........... expensive that they can not afford to buy...
She spoke very fast. I could not understand her. 
A large oak tree .............. in the garden casting its shade over...
Vain 
There are not ............... books in the school library. 
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