Trivia: Hardest English Grammar And Vocabulary Quiz
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Welcome to this hardest English grammar and vocabulary quiz. There are different ways that you can use to ensure that you have a good understanding of grammar and this includes knowing different types of words, how they are used in a sentence and correct punctuation and vocabulary too. With that in mind, do take up the quiz below and get to see if you can pick out the correct sentence.
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Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
The desk and the chair sits in the corner.
- B.
The desk and the chair sit in the corner.
Correct Answer
B. The desk and the chair sit in the corner.Explanation
“The desk” and “the chair” are both subjects, requiring the plural verb “sit.”Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the correct sentence.
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Each of us was scheduled to take the test.
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Each of us were scheduled to take the test.
Correct Answer
A. Each of us was scheduled to take the test.Explanation
“Each” is a singular pronoun requiring the singular verb “was.”Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the correct sentence.
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The coach, not the players, has been ill.
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The coach, not the players, have been ill.
Correct Answer
A. The coach, not the players, has been ill.Explanation
"Coach” is the subject so the singular verb “has been” is correct.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
There are only four days until Christmas.
- B.
There’s only four days until Christmas.
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Both A and B are correct.
Correct Answer
A. There are only four days until Christmas.Explanation
There and here are not subjects. Look after the verb for the subject. There’s is short for there is, but the plural “days” is the subject, so use the plural verb “are.”Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
She is one of the women who works hard.
- B.
She is one of the women who work hard.
Correct Answer
B. She is one of the women who work hard.Explanation
In this sentence, the verb agrees with “women,” not with “one,” so use “work.”Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the correct sentence.
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That was Yusuf and me whom you saw.
- B.
That was Yusuf and I whom you saw.
Correct Answer
B. That was Yusuf and I whom you saw.Explanation
Use “I” rather than “me” because “I” restates the subject, “that.”Rate this question:
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- 7.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
This phone call is for Bill and me.
- B.
This phone call is for Bill and I.
Correct Answer
A. This phone call is for Bill and me.Explanation
“Me” is the object of the preposition “for.”Rate this question:
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- 8.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Terrell is the smartest of the two.
- B.
Terrell is the smarter of the two.
Correct Answer
B. Terrell is the smarter of the two.Explanation
When comparing two people or things, use -er, not -est.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
It was me who called.
- B.
It was I who called.
Correct Answer
B. It was I who called.Explanation
“I” is used as a subject or source/doer of an action. “Me” is used as an object or receiver of an action.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
It is us clerks who work hard.
- B.
It is we clerks who work hard.
Correct Answer
B. It is we clerks who work hard.Explanation
Use “we” after “is” because the pronoun restates the subject.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
La Donna talks fondly about the four years that she has went to the university.
- B.
La Donna talks fondly about the four years that she has gone to the university.
Correct Answer
B. La Donna talks fondly about the four years that she has gone to the university.Explanation
Never use 'has' with 'went.'Rate this question:
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- 12.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
This open space was the cite of a great battle.
- B.
This open space was the site of a great battle.
Correct Answer
B. This open space was the site of a great battle.Explanation
A site is a location. Cite is a verb meaning “to mention” or “to order to appear in court.”Rate this question:
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- 13.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
How quickly he runs.
- B.
How quick he runs.
Correct Answer
A. How quickly he runs.Explanation
Use the adverb “quickly” to describe how he runs.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Let me set this book down on the table before I answer your question.
- B.
Let me sit this book down on the table before I answer your question.
Correct Answer
A. Let me set this book down on the table before I answer your question.Explanation
We set things down. People sit down.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Choose the correct sentence.
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The answer is plain and simple.
- B.
The answer is plane and simple.
Correct Answer
A. The answer is plain and simple.Explanation
Plain means “not fancy” or “evident”; a plane is a flat or level surface or is short for airplane.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
He took the plate off the table.
- B.
He took the plate off of the table.
Correct Answer
A. He took the plate off the table.Explanation
Avoid 'off of.' (Here, 'of' is unnecessary.)Rate this question:
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- 17.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Its a long way from here to Tierra del Fuego.
- B.
It’s a long way from here to Tierra del Fuego.
Correct Answer
B. It’s a long way from here to Tierra del Fuego.Explanation
It’s is a contraction for it is or it has. Its is a possessive pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
The legislature finally authorized the funds to polish the gold on the dome of the capital.
- B.
The legislature finally authorized the funds to polish the gold on the dome of the capitol.
Correct Answer
B. The legislature finally authorized the funds to polish the gold on the dome of the capitol.Explanation
A capitol is a government building. A capital is a city that serves as the seat of government.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
I cannot see in this darkness.
- B.
I can not see in this darkness.
Correct Answer
A. I cannot see in this darkness.Explanation
'Cannot' is always one word.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Did you see the beautiful broach Genevieve was wearing today?
- B.
Did you see the beautiful brooch Genevieve was wearing today?
Correct Answer
B. Did you see the beautiful brooch Genevieve was wearing today?Explanation
A brooch is a piece of jewelry; broach means “to raise a topic.”Rate this question:
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- 21.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
The time for action has long since passed.
- B.
The time for action has long since past.
Correct Answer
A. The time for action has long since passed.Explanation
Make it “passed,” the past tense of pass.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
That redwood tree has become taller than the oak tree next door.
- B.
That redwood tree has become taller then the oak tree next door.
Correct Answer
A. That redwood tree has become taller than the oak tree next door.Explanation
Use 'than' to show comparisons; use 'then' to answer the question 'when?'Rate this question:
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- 23.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Your the only one for me.
- B.
You’re the only one for me.
Correct Answer
B. You’re the only one for me.Explanation
'You’re' is a contraction for 'you are.' 'Your' is a possessive pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
She slammed on the breaks because she was going too fast.
- B.
She slammed on the brakes because she was going too fast.
Correct Answer
B. She slammed on the brakes because she was going too fast.Explanation
Do not confuse brake with break.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
It was an historic event.
- B.
It was a historic event.
Correct Answer
B. It was a historic event.Explanation
Use “an” before words or acronyms that begin with a vowel sound. The audible h in “historic” is not a vowel sound.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
We need to discuss this further.
- B.
We need to discuss this farther.
Correct Answer
A. We need to discuss this further.Explanation
Use further because in this sentence it refers to degree, not physical distance.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Yesterday, Barry laid my jacket on the hood of the car.
- B.
Yesterday, Barry lay my jacket on the hood of the car.
Correct Answer
A. Yesterday, Barry laid my jacket on the hood of the car.Explanation
Laid is the past tense of lay.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
That SUV, that landed on its hood after the accident, was traveling at 80 miles per hour.
- B.
That SUV, which landed on its hood after the accident, was traveling at 80 miles per hour.
Correct Answer
B. That SUV, which landed on its hood after the accident, was traveling at 80 miles per hour.Explanation
Use 'that' to introduce essential clauses and 'which' to introduce nonessential clauses.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
I want to lay down for a nap but the phone keeps ringing.
- B.
I want to lie down for a nap but the phone keeps ringing.
Correct Answer
B. I want to lie down for a nap but the phone keeps ringing.Explanation
“Lie” means “to recline”; do not confuse lay and lie.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Pollen effects my sinuses and makes me sneeze.
- B.
Pollen affects my sinuses and makes me sneeze.
Correct Answer
B. Pollen affects my sinuses and makes me sneeze.Explanation
“Affect” as a verb means “to make an impact” or “to influence.”Rate this question:
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- 31.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
I was so bored I fell asleep.
- B.
I was so board I fell asleep.
Correct Answer
A. I was so bored I fell asleep.Explanation
A board is a piece of wood.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Who besides Joe wants to leave?
- B.
Who beside Joe wants to leave?
Correct Answer
A. Who besides Joe wants to leave?Explanation
In this sentence besides is a preposition meaning “other than.” Beside is a preposition that means “next to” or “near.”Rate this question:
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- 33.
Choose the correct sentence.
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We saw two puppies at the pound and took home the cutest one.
- B.
We saw two puppies at the pound and took home the cuter one.
Correct Answer
B. We saw two puppies at the pound and took home the cuter one.Explanation
Because only two are involved, use “cuter,” not “cutest.”Rate this question:
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- 34.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
I saw a bacteria under the microscope.
- B.
I saw some bacteria under the microscope.
Correct Answer
B. I saw some bacteria under the microscope.Explanation
Bacteria is a plural noun; the singular is bacterium.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
I hope you don't feel badly about forgetting my birthday.
- B.
I hope you don't feel bad about forgetting my birthday.
Correct Answer
B. I hope you don't feel bad about forgetting my birthday.Explanation
If sense words such as smell, feel, taste, look are used actively, that is, smelling with a nose, feeling with fingers, tasting with a tongue, or looking with eyes, then follow with an adverb. In this sentence, “bad” is an adjective describing “you.”Rate this question:
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- 36.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
They felt angry about the way he had treated them.
- B.
They felt angrily about the way he had treated them.
Correct Answer
A. They felt angry about the way he had treated them.Explanation
If sense words such as smell, feel, taste, look are used actively, that is, smelling with a nose, feeling with fingers, tasting with a tongue, or looking with eyes, then follow with an adverb. In this sentence, “angry” is an adjective describing “they.”Rate this question:
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- 37.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
We are anxious to help you.
- B.
We are eager to help you.
Correct Answer
B. We are eager to help you.Explanation
Eager means “excited” or “enthusiastic”; anxious like anxiety, denotes uneasiness.Rate this question:
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- 38.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Please allow Jenna or me to assist you.
- B.
Please allow Jenna or myself to assist you.
Correct Answer
A. Please allow Jenna or me to assist you.Explanation
“Me,” along with “Jenna,” is the direct object of “allow.”Rate this question:
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- 39.
Choose the correct sentence.
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Whomever drove in the carpool lane without any passengers will be fined.
- B.
Whoever drove in the carpool lane without any passengers will be fined.
Correct Answer
B. Whoever drove in the carpool lane without any passengers will be fined.Explanation
Use the subject pronoun 'whoever' when it is the sentence’s subject.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Sam and DeWayne were real close friends.
- B.
Sam and DeWayne were really close friends.
Correct Answer
B. Sam and DeWayne were really close friends.Explanation
Really is an adverb; real is an adjective.Rate this question:
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- 41.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
May did well on the test she took yesterday.
- B.
May did good on the test she took yesterday.
Correct Answer
A. May did well on the test she took yesterday.Explanation
Good is an adjective describing nouns and pronouns. Well is an adverb answering the question "how?"Rate this question:
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- 42.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Jake is the older of the two brothers.
- B.
Jake is the oldest of the two brothers.
Correct Answer
A. Jake is the older of the two brothers.Explanation
Because only two are involved, use “older,” not “oldest.”Rate this question:
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- 43.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Joan walks slower so her children can keep up with her.
- B.
Joan walks more slowly so her children can keep up with her.
Correct Answer
B. Joan walks more slowly so her children can keep up with her.Explanation
Slower is an adjective; however, we want an adverb here because the sentence describes how Joan walks, so make it “more slowly.”Rate this question:
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- 44.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
How will you be effected financially if you lose your job?
- B.
How will you be affected financially if you lose your job?
Correct Answer
B. How will you be affected financially if you lose your job?Explanation
“Affect” as a verb means “to make an impact” or “to influence.”Rate this question:
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- 45.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Neither of the candidates have spoken.
- B.
Neither of the candidates has spoken.
Correct Answer
B. Neither of the candidates has spoken.Explanation
“Neither” is a singular pronoun here so use the singular verb “has spoken.”Rate this question:
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- 46.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
We saw a large amount of bottles on the floor.
- B.
We saw a large number of bottles on the floor.
Correct Answer
B. We saw a large number of bottles on the floor.Explanation
Use amount for things that cannot be counted and number for things counted.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
They mailed the copies to him and me.
- B.
They mailed the copies to him and I.
Correct Answer
A. They mailed the copies to him and me.Explanation
“Me” is the object of the preposition “to.”Rate this question:
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- 48.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
I could have danced all night.
- B.
I could of danced all night.
Correct Answer
A. I could have danced all night.Explanation
Do not use 'of' when you mean 'have.'Rate this question:
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- 49.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Srdjian emigrated from his native Bosnia about five years ago.
- B.
Srdjian immigrated from his native Bosnia about five years ago.
Correct Answer
A. Srdjian emigrated from his native Bosnia about five years ago.Explanation
One emigrates from a country and immigrates to a country.Rate this question:
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- 50.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Mother, can I go to the movies with Ashton this afternoon?
- B.
Mother, may I go to the movies with Ashton this afternoon?
Correct Answer
B. Mother, may I go to the movies with Ashton this afternoon?Explanation
May is used for permission; can means “able to.”Rate this question:
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