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Take the English Grammar and Pronunciation Assessment Quiz

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Dive into a fun and interactive English grammar practice quiz that challenges your understanding of sentence structure and sound patterns. Hi, I'm Joanna Weib, and I've designed this pronunciation test to help learners refine their accent and intonation with clear feedback. This user-friendly assessment is ideal for students, teachers, and self-learners eager to improve writing and speaking skills. Each question can be easily modified in our editor to suit your goals or classroom needs. For more study options, try the English Grammar Practice Quiz , explore the English Grammar Assessment Quiz, or browse all quizzes.

Choose the correct form of the verb: She ____ to the store every day.
go
gone
going
goes
In the present simple, third-person singular subjects require the verb to take an -s ending. "Goes" is the correct third-person singular form of "go."
Which sentence uses the correct indefinite article?
She bought a orange at the store.
She bought a apple at the store.
She bought an banana at the store.
She bought an apple at the store.
An apple begins with a vowel sound, so the correct article is "an." The other options either use "a" incorrectly or apply "an" to a consonant sound.
Choose the correct pronoun: "Between you and ____ is a secret."
mine
I
me
myself
After a preposition, the object form "me" is required. Using "I" or possessive forms would be grammatically incorrect in this context.
Which word represents a countable noun?
furniture
car
rice
information
"Car" is a countable noun because you can enumerate individual cars. The other options are mass nouns and are not counted as separate items in English.
Which word contains the voiceless dental fricative /θ/ sound?
ship
this
think
sink
The initial /θ/ sound appears in "think." The word "this" has the voiced counterpart /ð/, and the others do not contain a dental fricative.
Choose the correct negative form: "He ____ like cheese."
doesn't
wasn't
isn't
don't
For third-person singular in the present simple tense, "doesn't" is the correct negative form. "Don't" is used with I/you/we/they.
What is the correct word order in a standard English sentence for "never / late / is / he"?
He is never late
Never he is late
is he never late
He never is late
Standard declarative word order is Subject - Verb - Adverb. Therefore, "He is never late" is the correct arrangement.
Choose the correct past participle for the passive sentence: "The letter has been ____ by Sarah."
written
wrote
write
writing
In passive perfect constructions, the past participle "written" is required. "Wrote" is simple past, and the others are incorrect forms.
Identify the stressed syllable in the word "photography."
PHO-to-gra-phy
pho-to-gra-PHY
pho-TOG-ra-phy
pho-to-GRA-phy
"Photography" is stressed on the second syllable: pho-TOG-ra-phy. English stress rules often shift when adding certain suffixes.
Which pair of words is a minimal pair contrasting the vowel sounds /i˝/ and /ɪ/?
sheep / ship
bit / bet
pool / pull
cat / cut
"Sheep" (/ʃi˝p/) and "ship" (/ʃɪp/) differ only in the vowel sounds /i˝/ vs /ɪ/, making them a classic minimal pair. The others contrast different vowels.
Identify the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.
When reading the book, the characters were interesting.
After finishing the report, John shut down the computer.
After finishing the report, the computer was shut down by John.
While walking to school, my umbrella broke.
In option A, the modifier "After finishing the report" incorrectly attaches to "the computer," creating a dangling modifier. Option B correctly links the modifier to John.
Choose the correct form for the second conditional: "If I ____ a million dollars, I ____ travel the world."
had / would
have / would
have / will
had / will
Second conditional sentences use the past simple in the if-clause and "would" + base verb in the main clause. Thus "had / would" is correct.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses "although."
Although he was tired, he continued working.
He was tired, although but he continued working.
Although he was tired, but he continued working.
Although he was tired but he continued working.
"Although" introduces a contrast without "but." Option A correctly uses it to show contrast in a single clause. The others incorrectly combine "although" with "but."
Choose the correct indirect question: "Do you know where ____?"
station is the
the station is
is station the
is the station
In indirect questions, the word order is subject + verb, so "the station is" is correct. Direct questions invert subject and verb.
Identify the correct preposition in the sentence: "She insisted ____ paying for dinner."
to
on
at
in
The verb "insist" is followed by the preposition "on" when introducing a gerund. The other prepositions are not used with this construction.
She said, "I will attend the meeting." Report this in indirect speech: She said that she ____ attend the meeting.
is
will
would
attends
When converting direct speech in the future simple tense to reported speech, "will" changes to "would." This maintains sequence of tenses.
Choose the correct usage of "few" vs "a few": "____ students attended the lecture, but ____ asked questions."
A few / few
A few / a few
Few / a few
Few / few
"Few students attended" implies a small number, emphasizing scarcity. "A few asked questions" suggests some did ask, indicating a small but positive number.
What is the typical intonation pattern of a yes/no question in English?
Flat intonation
Circumflex intonation
Rising intonation
Falling intonation
Yes/no questions in English normally use rising intonation to signal that a response is expected. Falling intonation is more common in statements or wh-questions.
Identify the sentence with "only" correctly positioned to mean 'solely apples.'
I only ate apples yesterday.
Only I ate apples yesterday.
I ate apples only yesterday.
I ate only apples yesterday.
Placing "only" immediately before "apples" indicates that apples were the sole food eaten. The other positions change the meaning or focus incorrectly.
Which word contains the vowel sound /ɜ˝/?
bud
bird
bit
bed
"Bird" is pronounced /bɜ˝d/ with the long mid-central vowel /ɜ˝/. The others use different vowels (/ʌ/, /ɪ/, and /ɛ/ respectively).
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse common grammar errors in sentences
  2. Identify correct pronunciation of key sounds
  3. Apply grammatical rules in varied contexts
  4. Demonstrate accurate stress and intonation patterns
  5. Evaluate sentence structure and word order
  6. Master the distinction between similar sounds

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Subject-Verb Agreement - Ensuring verbs match their subjects keeps your sentences clear and error-free. For example, the mischievous monkey "jumps," while the band of monkeys "jump," so your writing stays in perfect harmony. Common Grammar Errors - The University Writing Center
  2. Avoid Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences - Resist joining two complete thoughts with just a comma or letting them sprint endlessly without punctuation. Use semicolons, periods, or coordinating conjunctions to give your writing well-deserved breathing space. Eight Common Grammar Errors | Students - Wilfrid Laurier University
  3. Recognize and Correct Sentence Fragments - Every sentence deserves a subject and a verb to tell its story. If you spot a lone phrase like "Because I went to the festival," complete its thought: "Because I went to the festival, I learned a lot." Common Grammar Errors - The University Writing Center
  4. Understand Word Stress in Pronunciation - Word stress can make or break how clear you sound when speaking. In "photograph," the emphasis lands on "PHO-to-graph," which helps listeners follow your brilliant ideas. Stress & Intonation | Sounds of English
  5. Apply Stress Rules to Compound Nouns - Compound nouns like "toothbrush" get a power boost on the first syllable: "TOOTH-brush." This trick keeps your pronunciation crisp and your meaning clear from the get-go. English Stress and Intonation Patterns | English Phonetics
  6. Differentiate Phrasal Verbs and Compound Nouns - Spot the difference by listening to the stress: "turn OFF" (phrasal verb) versus "TURN-off" (compound noun). This handy tip ensures your message lands exactly as you intend. Stress & Intonation | Sounds of English
  7. Practice Intonation Patterns - Let your voice rise for yes/no questions ("Are you coming?") and gently fall for statements ("I am coming."). Playing with intonation colors your speech and keeps listeners engaged. Intonation and Stress Types for English Pronunciation
  8. Emphasize Suffixes in Certain Words - Watch for words ending in ‑eer, ‑ese, ‑ique, and ‑ette, like voluntEER or JapanESE, where the stress is at the end. Mastering these patterns gives your pronunciation a professional polish. Improve Your Speech with 14 English Pronunciation Stress Rules | BoldVoice
  9. Be Mindful of Homonyms - Train your brain to pick the right spelling for words that sound the same but mean different things, like "their," "there," and "they're." This will stop embarrassing mix-ups and keep your meaning crystal clear. Common Grammar Errors - The University Writing Center
  10. Use Punctuation Correctly with Quotation Marks - Remember that periods and commas cozy up inside quotation marks ("Yes," he said.) while question marks and exclamation points can dance inside or outside based on their role. This rule ensures your dialogue and quotes look sharp and read smoothly. Common Grammar Errors - The University Writing Center
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