Amazing Grammar Rules Test - 76+ MCQs: Grammar Rules Quiz: Test Your Language Skills with Grammar Questions and Answers

1. What is the correct form of the irregular verb 'begin' in the past tense?

Beginned

Begun

Began

Begin

2. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

I don't got any money

I haven't got any money

I ain't got any money

I not got any money

3. Choose the correct use of 'accept' and 'except.'

'Accept' means to exclude, and 'except' means to receive

'Accept' means to receive, and 'except' means to exclude

'Except' means to receive, and 'accept' means to exclude

'Except' means to exclude, and 'accept' means to include

4. When do you use 'a' versus 'an' before a word?

Use 'a' before a word that starts with a vowel sound, and 'an' before a word that starts with a consonant sound

Use 'an' before a word that starts with a vowel sound, and 'a' before a word that starts with a consonant sound

Use 'a' before a word that starts with a consonant sound, and 'an' before a word that starts with a vowel sound

Use 'an' before all words

5. What is the correct use of 'then' and 'than'?

'Then' is used to indicate time, and 'than' is used for comparison

'Than' is used to indicate time, and 'then' is used for comparison

'Then' and 'than' can be used interchangeably

'Then' and 'than' mean the same thing

6. Choose the correct form of the irregular verb 'eat' in the past tense.

Eated

Eaten

Ate

Eat

7. Identify the sentence with correct use of 'affect' and 'effect.'

The new law will have a positive affect on the community.

The new law will have a positive effect on the community.

The new law will positively affect the community.

The new law will positively effect the community.

8. Identify the correct use of 'who' and 'whom' in an indirect question.

I wonder who I should talk to about this

I wonder whom I should talk to about this

I wonder who should I talk to about this

I wonder whom should I talk to about this

9. What is the correct use of 'who' and 'whom' in an indirect question?

I wonder whom should I talk to about this.

I wonder who should I talk to about this.

I wonder whom I should talk to about this.

I wonder who I should talk to about this.

10. Identify the correct use of 'eminent' and 'imminent.'

'Eminent' refers to someone famous or respected, while 'imminent' means something about to happen.

'Imminent' refers to someone famous or respected, while 'eminent' means something about to happen.

'Eminent' and 'imminent' can be used interchangeably.

'Eminent' and 'imminent' mean the same thing.

11. Select the correct use of 'among' and 'between.'

'Among' is used with two items, and 'between' is used with more than two items

'Between' is used with two items, and 'among' is used with more than two items

Both 'among' and 'between' can be used interchangeably

'Among' and 'between' mean the same thing

12. What is the correct form of the irregular verb 'go' in the past tense?

Goed

Went

Gone

Goed

Going

13. What is the correct use of 'disinterested' and 'uninterested'?

'Disinterested' means impartial, while 'uninterested' means lacking interest.

'Uninterested' means impartial, while 'disinterested' means lacking interest.

'Disinterested' and 'uninterested' can be used interchangeably.

'Disinterested' and 'uninterested' mean the same thing.

14. Choose the correct past tense of 'run.'

Runned

Ran

Run

Running

15. Identify the correct use of 'their,' 'there,' and 'they're.'

They're going to put their bags there

Their going to put there bags they're

There going to put they're bags their

They're going to put they're bags there

16. Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

She will visit next month

They were playing in the park

He is studying for exams

I am writing a letter

17. Identify the correct use of 'imply' and 'infer.'

'Imply' is to suggest, and 'infer' is to deduce or conclude

'Infer' is to suggest, and 'imply' is to deduce or conclude

'Imply' and 'infer' can be used interchangeably

'Imply' and 'infer' mean the same thing

18. When do you use 'its' versus 'it's'?

'Its' is the contraction for 'it has,' and 'it's' is the possessive form

'It's' is the contraction for 'it is,' and 'its' is the possessive form

'It's' is the contraction for 'it was,' and 'its' is the possessive form

'Its' is the contraction for 'it does,' and 'it's' is the possessive form

19. Identify the correct use of 'who' and 'whom' in a relative clause.

The person whom won the award is my friend.

The person who won the award is my friend.

The person whom I met is my friend.

The person who I met is my friend.

20. Choose the correct use of 'may' and 'might.'

'May' expresses permission, and 'might' expresses a possibility

'Might' expresses permission, and 'may' expresses a possibility

'May' and 'might' can be used interchangeably

'May' and 'might' mean the same thing

21. What is the correct form of the irregular verb 'drink' in the past tense?

Drunk

Drunken

Drank

Drinked

22. Identify the sentence with proper subjunctive mood usage.

If I was you, I would have handled it differently.

If I were you, I would have handled it differently.

If I am you, I would have handled it differently.

If I be you, I would have handled it differently.

23. What is the correct use of 'envious' and 'jealous'?

'Envious' means desiring what someone else has, while 'jealous' means fearing that someone will take what you have.

'Jealous' means desiring what someone else has, while 'envious' means fearing that someone will take what you have.

'Envious' and 'jealous' can be used interchangeably.

'Envious' and 'jealous' mean the same thing.

24. What is the correct use of 'whose' and 'who's' in a possessive form?

Who's car is that? Whose keys are these?

Whose car is that? Who's keys are these?

Who's car is that? Whose keys is these?

Whose car are that? Who's keys are these?

25. Which of the following is a proper use of the subjunctive mood?

If I was you, I would do it

If I were you, I would do it

If I am you, I would do it

If I be you, I would do it

26. What is the correct use of 'farther' and 'further' in a sentence?

She decided to further her education and enrolled in a master's program.

She decided to farther her education and enrolled in a master's program.

She decided to further her education and enrolled in a masters program.

She decided to farther her education and enrolled in a masters program.

27. What is the plural form of 'knife'?

Knifes

Knive

Knives

Knifves

28. Choose the correct use of 'lay' and 'lie' in a conditional sentence.

If I lay down, I will feel better.

If I lie down, I will feel better.

If I laid down, I would feel better.

If I laid down, I will feel better.

29. What is the plural form of 'child'?

Childs

Childrens

Childs

Children

30. Choose the correct use of 'who' and 'whom.'

'Who' is used as the subject, and 'whom' is used as the object

'Whom' is used as the subject, and 'who' is used as the object

Both 'who' and 'whom' can be used interchangeably

'Who' and 'whom' mean the same thing

31. Which sentence uses the correct homophones?

Their going to the park

They're going to the park

There going to the park

Theyre going to the park

32. What is the correct form of the irregular verb 'swim' in the past tense?

Swam

Swum

Swimmed

Swing

33. Which sentence uses the correct conditional form?

If I would have known, I would have come earlier

If I knew, I would have come earlier

If I know, I would have come earlier

If I know, I will come earlier

34. Choose the sentence with proper use of 'who' and 'whom.'

Whom should I address this letter to?

Who should I address this letter to?

To whom should I address this letter?

To who should I address this letter?

35. Select the correct word order for a declarative sentence.

Object-Subject-Verb

Subject-Object-Verb

Verb-Subject-Object

Subject-Verb-Object

36. What is the correct placement of adverbs in a sentence?

Adverbs should be placed at the beginning of a sentence

Adverbs should be placed at the end of a sentence

Adverbs can be placed anywhere in a sentence

Adverbs should be placed before the subject

37. What is the correct use of 'elicit' and 'illicit'?

'Elicit' means to draw out or evoke, while 'illicit' means illegal or forbidden.

'Illicit' means to draw out or evoke, while 'elicit' means illegal or forbidden.

'Elicit' and 'illicit' can be used interchangeably.

'Elicit' and 'illicit' mean the same thing.

38. Identify the correct use of 'to,' 'too,' and 'two.'

I have two much homework to do too

I have too much homework to do two

I have two much homework to do to

I have too much homework to do too

39. Identify the correct use of 'who' and 'whom' in an embedded question.

He asked whom was coming to the party

He asked who was coming to the party

He asked who should he invite to the party

He asked whom should he invite to the party

40. Select the correct comparative form of 'good.'

Better

Best

Gooder

Goodest

41. What is the correct usage of a semicolon?

To separate independent clauses

To end a sentence

To connect a subject and a verb

To indicate possession

42. Select the correct word order for an interrogative sentence.

Subject-Verb-Object

Object-Subject-Verb

Verb-Subject-Object

Subject-Object-Verb

43. When should you use 'affect' instead of 'effect'?

When describing a change

When describing a result

Interchangeably in all situations

Never use either word

44. Identify the correct use of 'whose' and 'who's.'

Who's car is that? Whose keys are these?

Whose car is that? Who's keys are these?

Who's car is that? Whose keys is these?

Whose car are that? Who's keys are these?

45. What is the correct placement of apostrophes in a possessive form?

The cats food dish is empty.

The cat's food dish is empty.

The cats' food dish is empty.

The cat food dish is empty.

46. What is the correct use of 'there,' 'their,' and 'they’re'?

There is possessive, their is a contraction, and they’re is a location

There is a location, their is possessive, and they’re is a contraction

They’re is possessive, there is a contraction, and their is a location

They’re is a location, there is possessive, and their is a contraction

47. Which word is a synonym for 'big'?

Tiny

Huge

Small

Little

48. Select the correct use of 'its' and 'it's.'

'Its' is the contraction for 'it is,' and 'it's' is the possessive form

'It's' is the contraction for 'it has,' and 'its' is the possessive form

'It's' is the contraction for 'it was,' and 'its' is the possessive form

'Its' is the contraction for 'it does,' and 'it's' is the possessive form

49. Choose the correct use of 'lie' and 'lay.'

I lay the book on the table yesterday

I lie the book on the table yesterday

I lay on the beach all day

I lie on the beach all day

50. Which sentence is in the correct order?

She quickly the danced waltz

Danced she quickly waltz the

She waltz danced the quickly

She danced the waltz quickly

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