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Take the English Vocabulary & Grammar Unit Test

Sharpen English Word Choice and Grammar Precision

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Are you ready for a comprehensive English vocabulary & grammar test? Students seeking targeted grammar practice and vocabulary quiz challenges will benefit from this engaging unit test. Dive into our English Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz or try the English Grammar and Vocabulary Assessment to sharpen your skills. Each question can be freely modified in our editor to fit any lesson plan. Explore more quizzes for additional practice.

Please place the book over ___ on the table.
their
there
they're
its
"There" indicates a location, fitting the context. The other options are a possessive pronoun ("their"), a contraction ("they're"), and a possessive determiner ("its"), none of which express place.
Which word in the sentence is a noun? "The cat sleeps on the warm rug."
cat
sleeps
on
warm
"Cat" is a person, place, thing, or idea, making it a noun. "Sleeps" is a verb, "on" is a preposition, and "warm" is an adjective.
Choose the correct verb form. "She ___ to the gym every morning."
eat
eats
eating
will eats
In the simple present tense for a third-person singular subject, you add an "-s." Thus "eats" is correct. The others do not match the subject-verb agreement or tense.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I bought apples bananas oranges and grapes.
I bought apples, bananas, oranges and grapes.
I bought apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes.
I bought, apples, bananas, oranges and grapes.
The correct sentence uses commas to separate each item and includes the serial comma before the conjunction. The other options either omit commas or place them incorrectly.
What part of speech is "quickly" in "She ran quickly."?
Noun
Adverb
Verb
Adjective
"Quickly" modifies the verb "ran," describing how the action occurs, which makes it an adverb. It does not act as a noun, verb, or adjective here.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to join independent clauses?
I went home; I was tired.
I went home, I was tired.
I went home: I was tired.
I went home. I was tired;
A semicolon joins two related independent clauses without a conjunction. The other options either misuse commas, colons, or place the semicolon incorrectly.
The detective couldn't ___ what the suspect was hiding.
imply
infer
emote
erupt
To "infer" means to deduce information, fitting the detective's action. "Imply" means to suggest, "emote" means to express emotion, and "erupt" is unrelated.
If he ___ earlier, he would not have been late.
left
has left
had left
will have left
Third conditional sentences use the past perfect ("had left") in the if-clause and would + past participle in the main clause. The other tenses are incorrect for this structure.
Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: "Swimming in the ocean is fun."
Swimming in the ocean
Swimming
ocean
fun
The entire phrase "Swimming in the ocean" acts as a noun subject of the sentence, making it a gerund phrase. The other options are either single words or unrelated.
Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding subject-verb agreement?
Neither John nor Mary were available.
Neither John nor Mary was available.
Neither John nor Mary is available.
Neither John or Mary was available.
With "neither…nor," the verb agrees with the nearer subject ("Mary"), which is singular, so "was" is correct. The other options misuse agreement or conjunctions.
Choose the correctly structured sentence with parallel elements.
She likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bike.
She likes to hike, swimming, and biking a bike.
She likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bike.
She likes hiking swimming and to ride a bike.
All items in the list use gerund forms ("hiking," "swimming," "riding"), maintaining a parallel structure. The others mix forms or omit necessary punctuation.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The author's style was very ___, so the readers stayed engaged."
vidid
vivid
vasive
valid
"Vivid" means clear and striking, which describes engaging writing. The other choices are misspellings or different meanings that don't fit the context.
Which sentence displays correct use of a colon?
She needs three items: a pen, notebooks, and an eraser.
She needs: three items, a pen, notebooks, and an eraser.
She needs three items, a pen: notebooks and an eraser.
She needs three items; a pen, notebooks, and an eraser.
A colon properly introduces a list after a complete independent clause. The other options place the colon or a semicolon incorrectly or disrupt the clause structure.
Identify the direct object in the sentence: "The teacher gave the students homework."
teacher
students
homework
gave
The direct object receives the action of the verb "gave." "Homework" is what was given, making it the direct object. "Students" is the indirect object.
Choose the correct form of the possessive plural noun: "All of the _____ responses were collected."
student's
students'
student
students
For a plural noun already ending in -s, you add an apostrophe after the s to form the possessive. The other forms either are singular or incorrectly placed.
Which sentence correctly uses the third conditional?
If she had known about the meeting, she would have attended.
If she knew about the meeting, she would have attended.
If she have known about the meeting, she would attend.
If she had known about the meeting, she would attend.
The third conditional uses past perfect in the if-clause ("had known") and would + past participle in the main clause ("would have attended"). The others misuse tense combinations.
Identify the past participle in the sentence: "The manuscript, edited by several experts, gained immediate credibility."
manuscript
edited
by
immediate
"Edited" is a past participle used to modify "manuscript." It indicates a completed action affecting the noun. The other words do not serve that function.
Choose the word that most precisely completes the sentence: "Despite the team's efforts, the project remained ____ due to unforeseen delays."
incomplete
inconclusive
indecisive
indeterminate
"Inconclusive" means not leading to a firm conclusion, which fits the context of delays preventing completion. The other words either misstate or overlap less precisely.
Which sentence uses an em dash correctly?
She gave him her answer - a final and irrevocable decision.
She gave him - her answer, a final and irrevocable decision.
She - gave him her answer, a final and irrevocable decision.
She gave him her answer - a final, and irrevocable decision.
The em dash sets off the explanatory phrase clearly without disrupting the sentence structure. The other options misplace or overpunctuate the dash.
Combine into one sentence using a relative clause: "The student won the award. The student studied all night."
The student, who studied all night, won the award.
The student who studied all night, won the award.
The student won the award, who studied all night.
The student studied all night, who won the award.
A nonrestrictive relative clause ("who studied all night") is correctly set off by commas, describing the student and combining the ideas. The other options misplace commas or clauses.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse sentence structure to improve grammar accuracy
  2. Identify correct word usage in varied contexts
  3. Apply punctuation rules effectively in writing
  4. Evaluate verb tenses and agreement in sentences
  5. Master parts of speech for enhanced clarity
  6. Demonstrate understanding of common vocabulary pitfalls

Cheat Sheet

  1. Understand the Eight Parts of Speech - Think of nouns, verbs, adjectives and their five friends as your grammar dream team: each one brings a special power to your sentences. When you realize "quickly" is an adverb that supercharges a verb, your writing jumps off the page. Fundamentals of English Grammar
  2. Analyze Sentence Structure - Break down any sentence to spot its subject, predicate and object - like finding hidden treasure in your own words. Knowing that "The cat sleeps on the mat" splits into clear roles helps you craft rock-solid sentences. Fundamentals of English Grammar
  3. Master Subject-Verb Agreement - Make sure your subjects and verbs dance in perfect harmony: "She runs" (singular) vs. "They run" (plural). This simple rule keeps your writing crisp and avoids any "awkward tango" in your prose. Fundamentals of English Grammar
  4. Identify and Correct Common Punctuation Errors - Commas, semicolons and apostrophes can change the entire vibe of a sentence: "Let's eat, Grandma!" vs. "Let's eat Grandma!" shows you why. Nail these tiny marks and your meaning will shine bright. Fundamentals of English Grammar
  5. Recognize and Use Different Verb Tenses - Time-travel through your writing by mastering past, present and future tenses: "I walk," "I walked," "I will walk." Consistent tense use keeps readers on your timeline without confusion. Fundamentals of English Grammar
  6. Expand Your Academic Vocabulary - Swap out basic words for precision power-ups: "elated" packs more punch than "happy," and "ponder" sounds sharper than "think." Grow your word bank to express yourself like a pro. Academic Vocabulary Guide
  7. Apply Correct Pronoun Usage - Keep pronouns and their antecedents in perfect sync: "Each student must submit his or her assignment" means everyone's included and no one's left guessing. Clarity wins every time. Fundamentals of English Grammar
  8. Understand and Use Modifiers Correctly - Place adjectives and adverbs next to what they're describing: "She eats only vegetables" vs. "Only she eats vegetables" shows how word order matters. Avoid awkward surprises by mastering modifiers. Fundamentals of English Grammar
  9. Recognize and Correct Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons - Every sentence needs a subject, a verb and a full thought: "Because I was tired." leaves you hanging, while "I was tired, so I went to bed." wraps it up nicely. Polished sentences are your ticket to clear writing. Fundamentals of English Grammar
  10. Practice Consistent Verb Forms - Avoid tense shifts that jar your reader: "She was running to the store and buys milk" should be "She was running to the store and bought milk." Smooth verb flow keeps your story rolling. Fundamentals of English Grammar
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