English Grammar Test (Internal)

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Intermedia Russia
I
Intermedia Russia
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2 | Total Attempts: 17,455
| Attempts: 4,277 | Questions: 40
Please wait...
Question 1 / 40
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100
1. What's ........ name ?

Explanation

The correct answer is "your". The question is asking for the possessive form of the word "you". In this case, "your" is the correct possessive form to use when asking about someone's name.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
English Grammar Test (Internal) - Quiz

Choose the write answer.
Please, do not spend on test more than 45 min.

2. We're Chinese, we're ......Beijing.

Explanation

The correct answer is "from." This is because the sentence is indicating the origin or nationality of the subject, which is "We." The word "from" is used to express the idea of coming or originating from a particular place. In this case, it implies that the individuals being referred to are Chinese and they come from Beijing.

Submit
3. Jane's ....... nice and polite.

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
4. Why.....crying?

Explanation

The correct answer is "are you". This is because the question is asking about the reason for someone's crying, and in English, we typically use the verb "to be" (in this case, "are") to inquire about someone's state or condition. Therefore, the correct question structure is "Why are you crying?"

Submit
5. Margaret.....usually come by bus

Explanation

The correct answer is "doesn't". In this sentence, we are talking about Margaret and her habit of coming by bus. The word "doesn't" is the contraction of "does not" and is used with third-person singular subjects, like Margaret. Therefore, it is the appropriate choice to indicate that Margaret does not usually come by bus.

Submit
6. What.....you say?

Explanation

The word "did" is the correct answer because it is used to form the past tense of the verb in the question. In this case, the question is asking for the past tense of the verb "say," so "did" is the appropriate choice.

Submit
7. .....is bad for you.

Explanation

Smoking is bad for you because it is a harmful habit that causes numerous health problems. It is a well-known fact that smoking increases the risk of developing lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory issues. Additionally, smoking can also lead to other serious health conditions such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and stroke. The harmful chemicals present in cigarettes can damage the lungs and other organs, leading to a decreased quality of life and potentially fatal consequences. Therefore, it is strongly advised to avoid smoking to maintain good health.

Submit
8. Where....to spend your holidays next summer?

Explanation

The correct answer is "are you going." This is because the question is asking about future plans for spending holidays, and the correct form to use in this context is the present continuous tense.

Submit
9. He adviced me....the doctor.

Explanation

The correct answer is "to see" because the sentence structure requires an infinitive verb form after the verb "advised." In this case, the speaker is advising the person to see the doctor.

Submit
10. They....at home last night.

Explanation

The correct answer is "weren't" because it is the past tense of the verb "to be" and matches the subject "they." This indicates that the action of being at home did not occur last night.

Submit
11. ........never been to theater before.

Explanation

The correct answer is "I've." This is because the phrase "never been to theater before" indicates a past experience, and "I've" is the contraction of "I have," which is used to talk about past experiences. The other options, "I'll," "I'm," and "I can," do not convey the same meaning of a past experience.

Submit
12. I was very....in the story.

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

Submit
13. Seiko watches....in Japan.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are made." This is the correct answer because it follows the correct verb tense and subject-verb agreement. "Seiko watches" is the subject of the sentence, and since it is plural, the verb "are" should be used. Additionally, the verb "made" is in the past participle form, which is appropriate for indicating that the watches are being produced in Japan.

Submit
14. Don't forget....me a newspaper.

Explanation

The correct answer is "to buy" because the sentence is asking someone to remember to do something in the future, which is buying a newspaper. The phrase "to buy" indicates the intention or purpose of the action.

Submit
15. The house....built in the 16th century.

Explanation

The correct answer is "might have been" because it indicates a possibility or speculation about the past. In this case, it suggests that the house was potentially built in the 16th century, but it is not confirmed or known for certain.

Submit
16. The student could not answer the question, so he....

Explanation

The student could not answer the question, so he "gave up". This means that he stopped trying or attempting to answer the question. He may have felt defeated or unable to find the correct answer, so he chose to abandon his efforts and accept that he could not answer the question.

Submit
17. Peter sold his car....save money.

Explanation

The phrase "in order to" is used to indicate the purpose or intention behind an action. In this case, Peter sold his car with the intention of saving money. It suggests that the reason for selling the car was to achieve the goal of saving money.

Submit
18. .........a light?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Have you got." This is the correct question structure in English to ask about possession or availability of something. The other options are incorrect because they use incorrect verb forms or word order. "Do have you" is not a correct question structure. "Do you got" uses the incorrect past tense form of "get." "Are you have" uses incorrect word order.

Submit
19. If.....I'll tell him you called.

Explanation

The correct answer is "I see him." This is because the sentence is in the present tense, so the verb should also be in the present tense. "I see him" is the correct form in the present tense.

Submit
20. My husband....live in Spain.

Explanation

The correct answer is "used to." This is because "used to" is the correct phrase to indicate a past habit or state that no longer exists. In this sentence, it implies that the husband had a previous habit or state of living in Spain, but that is no longer the case.

Submit
21. Where...when you met him?

Explanation

The correct answer is "was he living". This question is asking about the past, specifically about someone's living situation at a certain point in the past. The phrase "was he living" is in the past continuous tense, which is used to describe an ongoing action or state in the past. In this context, it suggests that the person being referred to was alive and had a specific living arrangement at a particular time in the past.

Submit
22. What.....since you arrived?

Explanation

The question is asking about an action that has been happening since the person arrived. The correct answer "have you been doing" is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions that started in the past and are still happening in the present. This suggests that the person is asking about an ongoing activity or behavior that has been occurring since the person arrived.

Submit
23. If I ......I would go out more.

Explanation

The correct answer is "wasn't married". This answer suggests that the person is currently married and if they were not married, they would go out more. It implies that the person's marital status is preventing them from going out frequently.

Submit
24. He is an executive in ........

Explanation

The correct answer is "the car industry" because it refers to a specific industry, which is the automobile industry or the industry related to cars. The use of the definite article "the" indicates that it is a specific industry rather than a general or multiple industries.

Submit
25. I...travelling by bus.

Explanation

The correct answer is "am not used to" because it is the correct form to express that someone is not accustomed to or familiar with something. The phrase "am not used to" is used to describe a current situation or habit that is different from what one is used to or familiar with. In this case, the speaker is stating that they are not accustomed to or familiar with travelling by bus.

Submit
26. My sister has been in the hospital. I wonder how she....

Explanation

The phrase "getting on" is commonly used to inquire about someone's well-being or progress. In this context, the speaker is expressing concern for their sister's condition while she is in the hospital. The present continuous tense "is getting on" suggests that the speaker is interested in knowing how their sister's situation is currently progressing.

Submit
27. Wine.....made in Italy for thousands of years.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has been" because it indicates that the production of wine in Italy started in the past and is still continuing in the present. This suggests a long-standing tradition of winemaking in Italy that has persisted for thousands of years.

Submit
28. I've never....that word before.

Explanation

The phrase "I've never come across that word before" suggests that the speaker has never encountered or found the word in question before. "Come across" means to find or discover something by chance or unexpectedly. Therefore, this phrase implies that the speaker has never encountered the word previously.

Submit
29. I.....see you tomorrow. I'm not sure.

Explanation

The word "might" is the correct answer because it suggests uncertainty about the speaker's ability to see the person tomorrow. It implies that there is a possibility but no guarantee of the meeting happening.

Submit
30. I am going to a wedding. I need to.....

Explanation

The correct answer is "have my hair cut." In this context, the speaker is indicating that they need to get their hair cut before attending the wedding. The phrase "have my hair cut" implies that the speaker will have someone else perform the action of cutting their hair.

Submit
31. Although he confessed to the crime, the judge let the boy....

Explanation

The judge let the boy off means that the judge decided not to punish or convict the boy for the crime he confessed to. The word "off" in this context implies that the boy was exempted or released from any legal consequences or penalties for his actions.

Submit
32. He....living there for three years before they found him.

Explanation

The correct answer is "had been". This is because the sentence is referring to an action that occurred in the past before another action took place. The use of "had been" indicates that the person had already been living there for three years before they were found.

Submit
33. I.....told him if I had known he was your brother.

Explanation

The correct answer is "wouldn't have". This answer is correct because it is the correct conditional form to use in this sentence. The sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation in the past, where the speaker is saying that if they had known the person was the listener's brother, they would not have done something. The correct form is "wouldn't have" because it combines the past tense of "would" (which indicates the hypothetical situation) with the past participle "have" to indicate the action that would not have been taken.

Submit
34. He didn't come last night. I wish that he....

Explanation

The correct answer is "had". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the speaker is expressing a wish or regret about something that didn't happen in the past. "Had" is the past perfect tense of the verb "to have" and is used to indicate an action that occurred before another past action. In this case, the speaker is wishing that the person had come last night, indicating that they did not come.

Submit
35. The man said he did not .....to go by bus.

Explanation

The phrase "mind having" means that someone is willing or okay with doing something. In this context, the man is saying that he does not have a problem or objection to going by bus.

Submit
36. I wish you.....all the time.

Explanation

The phrase "I wish you wouldn't shout" expresses a desire or preference for the person not to shout. It implies that the speaker finds the shouting behavior unpleasant or bothersome and would prefer if it didn't happen. The use of "wouldn't" suggests a hypothetical or unreal situation, indicating that the speaker is expressing a wish for something that is not currently happening.

Submit
37. Which would you.....have, gold or silver?

Explanation

The word "rather" is used to express a preference or choice between two options. In this question, the speaker is asking which option the person would choose, gold or silver. Therefore, "rather" is the most appropriate word to use in this context.

Submit
38. By the time you arrive....

Explanation

The correct answer is "he'll have left" because the sentence is referring to an action that will be completed in the future before a specific point in time. The future perfect tense is used to indicate that the leaving will happen before the arrival.

Submit
39. Whenever there was a visitor, the dog....to the door.

Explanation

The correct answer is "would run" because the sentence is in the past tense and "would run" is the correct past tense form of the verb "run" in this context. It suggests that whenever there was a visitor in the past, the dog had a habit of running to the door.

Submit
40. You.....come if you don't want to.

Explanation

The correct answer is "needn't." This is because "needn't" is a contraction of "need not," which is used to express that something is not necessary or required. In this context, it implies that coming is optional and not obligatory.

Submit
View My Results

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 22, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 22, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Jul 14, 2014
    Quiz Created by
    Intermedia Russia
Cancel
  • All
    All (40)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
What's ........ name ?
We're Chinese, we're ......Beijing.
Jane's ....... nice and polite.
Why.....crying?
Margaret.....usually come by bus
What.....you say?
.....is bad for you.
Where....to spend your holidays next summer?
He adviced me....the doctor.
They....at home last night.
........never been to theater before.
I was very....in the story.
Seiko watches....in Japan.
Don't forget....me a newspaper.
The house....built in the 16th century.
The student could not answer the question, so he....
Peter sold his car....save money.
.........a light?
If.....I'll tell him you called.
My husband....live in Spain.
Where...when you met him?
What.....since you arrived?
If I ......I would go out more.
He is an executive in ........
I...travelling by bus.
My sister has been in the hospital. I wonder how she....
Wine.....made in Italy for thousands of years.
I've never....that word before.
I.....see you tomorrow. I'm not sure.
I am going to a wedding. I need to.....
Although he confessed to the crime, the judge let the boy....
He....living there for three years before they found him.
I.....told him if I had known he was your brother.
He didn't come last night. I wish that he....
The man said he did not .....to go by bus.
I wish you.....all the time.
Which would you.....have, gold or silver?
By the time you arrive....
Whenever there was a visitor, the dog....to the door.
You.....come if you don't want to.
Alert!

Advertisement