Grammar Test: Fix Your Sentence With Correct Option

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Grammar Test: Fix Your Sentence With Correct Option - Quiz

Do you know the difference between never and ever, for and since, just and yet? If yes, take the online quiz and complete the sentence with the correct answer.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Betty has ________been to Paris. 

    • A.

      Never

    • B.

      Ever

    Correct Answer
    A. Never
    Explanation
    The word "never" is used to express the idea that Betty has not been to Paris at any point in her life. It indicates that there has been no occurrence of her visiting Paris.

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  • 2. 

    They haven't phoned us _________________summer. 

    • A.

      Never

    • B.

      Since

    Correct Answer
    B. Since
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "since" because it indicates a specific point in time when they last phoned us. "Never" would imply that they have never phoned us at any point in time, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

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  • 3. 

    Have they had an answer _______________?

    • A.

      Yet

    • B.

      Just

    Correct Answer
    A. Yet
    Explanation
    This question is asking if they have received an answer up until now. The word "yet" is used to indicate that the action or event has not happened or been completed at the present moment. Therefore, using "yet" in the blank would make the sentence grammatically correct and convey the intended meaning.

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  • 4. 

    Harriet and Carla have been friends _________________many years.

    • A.

      For

    • B.

      Since 

    Correct Answer
    A. For
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "for" because it indicates the duration of time that Harriet and Carla have been friends. "For" is used to express a period of time, such as "for many years."

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  • 5. 

    I've _______________washed the dishes. 

    • A.

      Already

    • B.

      Yet

    Correct Answer
    A. Already
    Explanation
    The word "already" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker has already completed the action of washing the dishes. This implies that the speaker has finished washing the dishes before the current moment.

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  • 6. 

    Has Zachary _____________forgotten your birthday before? 

    • A.

      Ever

    • B.

      Never

    Correct Answer
    A. Ever
    Explanation
    The word "ever" is used in questions to inquire about any occurrence or experience in someone's life. In this context, "Has Zachary ever forgotten your birthday before?" is asking if there has been any instance in the past where Zachary forgot the person's birthday. Therefore, "ever" is the correct answer as it implies the possibility of Zachary forgetting the birthday at some point in time.

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  • 7. 

    Alex? Oh, he's ______________left. 

    • A.

      Just

    • B.

      Yet

    Correct Answer
    A. Just
    Explanation
    The word "just" in this context suggests that Alex has recently left or is in the process of leaving. It implies that he has not been gone for a long period of time and may still be nearby.

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  • 8. 

    We've known each other ________________we were at school. 

    • A.

      Since

    • B.

      For

    Correct Answer
    A. Since
    Explanation
    The word "since" is the correct answer because it indicates a specific point in time when the individuals started knowing each other, which is when they were at school. "For" would imply a duration of time rather than a specific point in time.

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  • 9. 

    We haven't found anything so _________________. 

    • A.

      Already

    • B.

      Far

    Correct Answer
    B. Far
    Explanation
    The given answer "far" completes the sentence by indicating that the speaker has not found anything that is distant or at a great distance.

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  • 10. 

    I have _________seen such a beautiful sunset.

    • A.

      Ever

    • B.

      Never

    Correct Answer
    B. Never
    Explanation
    The word "never" in the sentence implies that the person has not seen such a beautiful sunset at any point in their life. This indicates that they have never encountered a sunset that was as stunning as the one they are currently witnessing.

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