English Grammar Quiz Questions

All English Grammar Quiz Questions

• 1The Oxford comma is optional in lists.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0punctuationgrammar

  This statement is true. The Oxford comma, or serial comma, is used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items. While some style guides recommend its use for clarity, it is ultimately optional and can vary based on personal or organizational preference.
• 2Which of the following sentences correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

  If I were a bird, I would fly high in the sky.Correct answer

  If I was a bird, I would fly high in the sky.

  If I am a bird, I will fly high in the sky.

  If I be a bird, I will fly high in the sky.

  Multiple Choice 0 0english grammar

  The correct answer uses 'were' to express a hypothetical situation, which is the proper use of the subjunctive mood in English. Many speakers mistakenly use 'was' instead of 'were' in these constructions, which can lead to grammatical errors.
• 3What is the primary function of a gerund in a sentence?

  To act as a noun.Correct answer

  To modify a noun.

  To express a command.

  To indicate a future action.

  Multiple Choice 0 0gerundsgrammar

  Gerunds are verbs that end in -ing and function as nouns in sentences. This can often confuse learners who might think they only serve as modifiers or action indicators, but their role as nouns is crucial for sentence structure.
• 4Which of the following sentences use the subjunctive mood correctly?

  If I were a bird, I would fly high.Correct answer

  I wish she was here.

  It's important that he be on time.Correct answer

  She acts as if she was the boss.

  Select All That Apply 0 0grammar

  The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact. 'If I were' and 'that he be' are correct uses, while 'was' indicates a simple past and not a subjunctive form.
• 5Which of the following are considered dependent clauses?

  Although he is tiredCorrect answer

  She runs every morning

  Because it was rainingCorrect answer

  I like to read

  Select All That Apply 0 0grammar

  Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as complete sentences and typically start with subordinating conjunctions. 'Although' and 'because' introduce clauses that depend on independent clauses for meaning.
• 6Select all sentences that use the correct form of the verb 'to lie' or 'to lay'.

  I will lie down for a nap.Correct answer

  She lays the book on the table.Correct answer

  They lie the blanket on the grass.

  He lay on the couch all day.

  Select All That Apply 0 0grammar

  'To lie' means to recline and is an intransitive verb, while 'to lay' means to place something down and is transitive. Therefore, the first two sentences are correct, while the last two misuse the verbs.
• 7What is the primary function of a gerund in a sentence?

  To act as a nounCorrect answer

  To modify a verb

  To link clauses

  To express time

  Multiple Choice 0 0grammar

  A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun in a sentence. Understanding gerunds is crucial for mastering complex sentence structures in English.
• 8Which of the following sentences correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

  If I were rich, I would travel the world.Correct answer

  If I was rich, I would travel the world.

  If I am rich, I will travel the world.

  If I had been rich, I would travel the world.

  Multiple Choice 0 0grammarielts

  The subjunctive mood is used for hypothetical situations. 'If I were rich' correctly reflects a condition that is contrary to fact. This distinction is essential for formal writing.
• 9In which of the following sentences is the word 'like' used as a preposition?

  She sings like a professional.Correct answer

  I like to read books.

  He is like a brother to me.

  They were like running late.

  Multiple Choice 0 0grammarielts

  'Like' functions as a preposition in the sentence 'She sings like a professional,' indicating a comparison. This understanding of parts of speech is vital for clear communication.
• 10Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier?

  She almost drove her kids to school every day.Correct answer

  She drove her kids to school every day.

  Almost every day, she drove her kids to school.

  She drove her kids to school, almost missing the bus.

  Multiple Choice 0 0grammarielts

  In the sentence 'She almost drove her kids to school every day,' the modifier 'almost' incorrectly suggests she frequently did not drive them. Misplaced modifiers can lead to confusion and misinterpretation of a sentence's meaning.
• 11Which sentence is grammatically correct?

  She enjoys swimming in the pool.Correct answer

  She enjoy swimming in the pool.

  She enjoying swimming in the pool.

  She swim in the pool.

  Multiple Choice 0 0grammarielts

  The correct answer uses the proper form of the verb 'enjoys' to match the singular subject 'She'. Understanding subject-verb agreement is crucial for clear communication.
• 12Select the sentence that correctly uses a relative clause.

  The book that I borrowed was fascinating.Correct answer

  The book which I borrowed was fascinating.

  The book, that I borrowed was fascinating.

  The book I borrowed was fascinating.

  Multiple Choice 0 0grammarielts

  While 'which' can be used in some contexts, 'that' is preferred in restrictive relative clauses. Understanding relative clauses enriches sentence variety and clarity.