A Fun English Grammar Quiz!
We welcome you to this fun English grammar quiz! Like any other study, English grammar is enhanced through practice and exercises. The quiz below consists of questions based on a conversation between two people. It tests your comprehension and grammar, not your listening skills. Can you ace this test with ease? If yes, then why not give it a shot? Let's all learn and grow! Quizzing is the new revolutionary way to learn new concepts! Remember to share! Good Luck!
Questions and Answers
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INSTRUCTIONS: Bill is calling Meg. Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answers. Meg is in San Francisco
- A.
On vacation.
- B.
On business.
Correct Answer
A. On vacation.Explanation
Based on the conversation, it can be inferred that Meg is in San Francisco for leisure purposes because she mentions that she is "on vacation." This suggests that she is not there for work or any business-related activities.Rate this question:
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- 2.
She´s visiting
- A.
Friends
- B.
Her brother
Correct Answer
B. Her brother -
- 3.
She goes to yoga class every
- A.
Night
- B.
Afternoon
Correct Answer
B. AfternoonExplanation
The correct answer is "afternoon" because the sentence implies that the person goes to yoga class in the later part of the day, specifically after noon. The word "night" is mentioned as a distractor, but it is not the correct answer because it is the opposite of the intended time frame.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The weather is
- A.
Cloudy
- B.
Sunny
Correct Answer
A. CloudyExplanation
The correct answer is "cloudy" because the question is asking about the weather condition. "Cloudy" refers to a weather condition where the sky is covered with clouds, resulting in less sunlight reaching the ground.Rate this question:
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- 5.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the phone message. Use the present continuous and contractions. Hi, Rick. This is Jennifer. I _______________ (call)
Correct Answer
¨m callingExplanation
The correct answer is "I'm calling". The present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, Jennifer is currently making a phone call to Rick. The contraction "I'm" is used to combine the subject pronoun "I" with the auxiliary verb "am".Rate this question:
- 6.
from home. I hope you _______________ (not work)
Correct Answer
¨re not workingExplanation
The correct answer is "¨re not working" because it completes the sentence in a grammatically correct way. The phrase "I hope you" implies a desire or wish, and the verb phrase "¨re not working" expresses the hope that the person is not currently engaged in work.Rate this question:
- 7.
today. My friend Alicia _______________ (visit)
Correct Answer
¨s visitingExplanation
The correct answer is "¨s visiting". This is because the sentence is written in the present tense and the subject "Alicia" is a singular noun. In the present tense, when using the third person singular (he, she, it), we add "s" to the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "visit" in this sentence is "visiting".Rate this question:
- 8.
from Los Angeles. It ________________ (rain) and
Correct Answer
¨s rainingExplanation
The given correct answer "¨s raining" is the contraction of "it is raining". This indicates that the current weather condition in Los Angeles is rain.Rate this question:
- 9.
cold, so we _______________ (not go) out.
Correct Answer
¨re not goingExplanation
The correct answer is "¨re not going." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and is expressing a negative action or decision. The phrase "¨re not going" indicates that the speaker and possibly others will not go out due to the cold weather.Rate this question:
- 10.
Do you want o come over? Give me a call.
Correct Answer
N/A - 11.
INSTRUCTIONS: Write questions with the present continuous. (you / get / enough sleep / these days)
Correct Answer
Are you getting enough sleep these days?Explanation
The answer is the same as the question because it is a direct response to the question being asked. The question is asking if the person is getting enough sleep these days, and the answer affirms that by repeating the question.Rate this question:
- 12.
(How much / your brother / study / this semester)
Correct Answer
How much is your brother studying this semester?Explanation
The given answer is correct because it restates the question in the correct grammatical form. It asks about the amount or extent of studying that the person's brother is doing during this semester.Rate this question:
- 13.
(What / your parents / do / these days)
Correct Answer
What are your parents doing these days?Explanation
The answer provided is the correct form of the question "What are your parents doing these days?" It is asking about the current activities or actions of the person's parents.Rate this question:
- 14.
(you / spend / a lot of time / with your friends / this month)
Correct Answer
Are you spending a lot of time with your friends this month?Explanation
The given answer is correct because it restates the question in the same form and maintains the correct tense and subject-verb agreement. It also includes the question mark at the end to indicate it is a question.Rate this question:
- 15.
(your best friend / play / any sports / this year)
Correct Answer
Is your best friend playing any sports this year?Explanation
The answer provided is the same as the question asked. It is a confirmation that the best friend is playing any sports this year.Rate this question:
- 16.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct word. Anita is ................ basketball this season.
- A.
Playing
- B.
Doing
- C.
Going
Correct Answer
A. PlayingExplanation
Anita is participating in or engaging in the activity of playing basketball this season.Rate this question:
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- 17.
We usually .................... bowling on Saturday night.
- A.
Play
- B.
Go
- C.
Do
Correct Answer
B. GoExplanation
The correct answer is "go" because it is commonly used when referring to participating in an activity or event. In this case, the sentence suggests that "we" have a regular habit of going bowling on Saturday nights.Rate this question:
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- 18.
I ...........................aerobics every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- A.
Play
- B.
Do
- C.
Go
Correct Answer
B. DoExplanation
The correct answer is "do". In this sentence, the verb "do" is used to indicate the performance of an activity or exercise. Therefore, the correct phrase would be "do aerobics". The verbs "play" and "go" are not suitable in this context as they do not convey the same meaning as "do" when it comes to exercising.Rate this question:
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- 19.
My brothers are ..................... karate this fall.
- A.
Playing
- B.
Doing
- C.
Going
Correct Answer
B. DoingExplanation
The correct answer is "doing" because the verb "doing" is used to describe an ongoing action or activity. In this sentence, the phrase "My brothers are doing karate this fall" indicates that the brothers are actively participating in karate during the fall season. The verbs "playing" and "going" do not accurately convey the sense of actively participating in an activity like karate.Rate this question:
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- 20.
My sister ..................... running in the park twice a week.
- A.
Plays
- B.
Does
- C.
Goes
Correct Answer
C. GoesExplanation
The correct answer is "goes". In this sentence, the verb "goes" is used to indicate the action of someone regularly running in the park twice a week. The verb "plays" does not fit in the context of running, and the verb "does" is not used to describe an action like running. Therefore, "goes" is the most appropriate verb to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 21.
I´m not ..................... soccer this year.
- A.
Playing
- B.
Doing
- C.
Going
Correct Answer
A. PlayingExplanation
The correct answer is "playing". The sentence is about the speaker's lack of involvement in soccer this year. The verb "playing" is the most appropriate choice as it indicates actively participating in the sport. The other options, "doing" and "going", do not fit the context of the sentence as they do not convey the same meaning of being involved in soccer.Rate this question:
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- 22.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the conversation with the questions shown in the box. Use each question only once. Olivia: Hey, Ben, This is my friend Marissa. Ben: Hi, MArissa. Nice to meet you. Are you here on vacation? Marissa: No, I´m here for school. Ben: Really?__________________________
Correct Answer
What are you studying?Explanation
Ben asks Marissa what she is studying because he wants to know what her field of study is. This question is a common way to start a conversation and show interest in someone's academic pursuits.Rate this question:
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Marissa: I´m studying law. Ben: That´s cool! _______________________
Correct Answer
How´s it going?Explanation
In this conversation, Ben responds to Marissa's statement about studying law by asking "How's it going?" This is a common and casual way to inquire about someone's progress or well-being in a particular endeavor. Ben's response shows interest and support for Marissa's studies, while also inviting her to share any updates or experiences she may have had.Rate this question:
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Marissa: The classes are hard, but I´m enjoying school. Ben: That´s great!!___________________________________
Correct Answer
Do you like hawaii? - 25.
Marissa: Oh, It´s wonderful! The weather is great, and I really like the beaches. Ben: I know! I spend a lot of time at the beach______________________________ MArissa: Actually, I´m taking surfing lessons!....
Correct Answer
Do you like surfing?Explanation
Ben: I know! I spend a lot of time at the beach. Do you like surfing?Rate this question:
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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the advertisements. Choose the correct information. It´s hot and humid in Mexico this winter.
- A.
Cloudy
- B.
Sunny
- C.
Rainy
- D.
Windy
Correct Answer
B. SunnyExplanation
The correct answer is "sunny" because the advertisement states that it is hot and humid in Mexico this winter. This implies that there is a lot of sunshine and clear skies.Rate this question:
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- 27.
On the All sun vacation, people go swimming, windsurfing, and skiing.
- A.
Diving
- B.
Scuba diving
- C.
Surfing
- D.
Running
Correct Answer
B. Scuba divingExplanation
The given options are activities that people can do on the All sun vacation. While swimming, windsurfing, and skiing are mentioned in the question, diving is not mentioned. However, scuba diving is a type of diving activity that can be done in the water, which aligns with the other mentioned activities. Therefore, scuba diving is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Canada is a great place to enjoy windsurfing and walking in the snow.
- A.
Skiing
- B.
Swimming
- C.
Ice skating
- D.
Running
Correct Answer
A. SkiingExplanation
Canada is known for its snowy climate and beautiful winter landscapes, making it an ideal destination for skiing. The statement mentions enjoying walking in the snow, which implies that the activity should also be related to snow or winter sports. Out of the given options, skiing is the most suitable activity that aligns with the snowy environment of Canada.Rate this question:
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- 29.
On the Winter fun Vacation, people relax on the beach or go to the theater in the evening.
- A.
In the room
- B.
In the bar
- C.
In the hotel
- D.
In the lobby
Correct Answer
C. In the hotelExplanation
The correct answer is "in the hotel" because when people go on vacation, they usually stay in a hotel. The options provided are all different locations within a hotel, and since the question mentions that people relax on the beach or go to the theater in the evening, it implies that they are staying in a hotel during their winter fun vacation.Rate this question:
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