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Grammar Knowledge Quiz Challenge

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Looking to refine your grammar skills? The English Grammar Knowledge Quiz offers 15 questions that challenge your understanding of syntax and punctuation. Ideal for students, teachers, or anyone wanting extra grammar practice, this engaging Grammar and Vocabulary Assessment Quiz adapts to all levels. You can explore more quizzes or freely modify this quiz in our editor to suit your needs. Dive in now and elevate your writing confidence!

In the sentence "The list of items ____ on the table," which verb correctly completes the sentence?
be
were
is
are
The subject of the sentence is "The list," which is singular. Therefore, the singular verb "is" agrees with the singular subject.
Choose the correct past tense form: "Yesterday, she ____ to the store."
went
going
gone
go
The simple past tense of "go" is "went." This form is used to describe a completed action that occurred yesterday.
In the sentence "He ran quickly," the word "quickly" is a:
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
"Quickly" modifies the verb "ran" by describing how he ran. Words that modify verbs are adverbs.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
Before leaving the house, she locked the door.
Before leaving the house; she locked the door.
Before leaving the house she locked the door.
Before, leaving the house she locked the door.
A dependent introductory phrase should be followed by a comma. "Before leaving the house, she locked the door." correctly places the comma after the introductory phrase.
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
My favorite Book is 'To kill a Mockingbird.'
my favorite book is 'to kill a mockingbird.'
My favorite book is 'To kill A Mockingbird.'
My favorite book is 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
Titles of books use title case capitalization. Each principal word in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is capitalized correctly.
Which part of the sentence is a misplaced modifier? "Walking through the park, the flowers smelled lovely."
smelled lovely
the flowers
Walking through the park
through the park
The phrase "Walking through the park" is intended to modify the person walking, not "the flowers." This creates a misplaced modifier.
Choose the correct pronoun: "Between you and ___, this is confidential."
me
I
myself
mine
After a preposition like "between," the objective case "me" is correct. "Between you and me" is the proper construction.
Each of the students ____ responsible for the project.
were
is
be
are
The pronoun "each" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "is." Even though "students" is plural, the true subject is "each."
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow and; I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a conjunction. Both clauses could stand alone, so a semicolon is appropriate.
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
She enjoys reading, to write, and painting.
She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.
She enjoys to read, writing, and painting.
She enjoys reading, writing and to paint.
All items in the list are gerunds (reading, writing, painting), creating a parallel structure. Each element has the same grammatical form.
Which sentence uses verb tense correctly?
By the time you arrive, I finished my work.
By the time you arrive, I am finishing my work.
By the time you arrive, I will have finished my work.
By the time you arrive, I finish my work.
The future perfect tense "will have finished" correctly shows that the work will be completed before the arrival time.
Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?
I wish I am taller.
I wish I was taller.
I wish I will be taller.
I wish I were taller.
The subjunctive mood for hypothetical or contrary-to-fact wishes uses "were" for all subjects. Therefore, "I wish I were taller" is correct.
In the sentence "Running is fun," the word "Running" functions as a:
Present participle
Noun clause
Infinitive
Gerund
When a verb form ends in -ing and functions as a noun (the subject of the sentence), it is a gerund. Here, "Running" names the activity.
Select the sentence that correctly uses a colon:
She needs the following items: a pen, a notebook, and a ruler.
She needs a pen, a notebook, and a ruler:
She needs: a pen, a notebook, and a ruler.
She needs a pen, a notebook, and a ruler.
A colon appropriately introduces a list, especially after a complete independent clause. The sentence provides context before listing the items.
Which sentence uses correct capitalization of proper nouns?
I visited the eiffel Tower in paris, france.
I visited the Eiffel tower in Paris, France.
I visited the Eiffel Tower in paris, France.
I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Proper nouns such as landmarks and cities must be capitalized. "Eiffel Tower," "Paris," and "France" are all correctly capitalized.
Identify the subject-verb agreement error in the sentence: "Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the presentation."
was
the teacher
students
Neither
With correlative conjunctions like "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the nearest subject. "Students" is plural, so the correct verb is "were."
Which part of the sentence is a dangling modifier? "After reading the book, the movie was disappointing."
was
After reading the book
disappointing
the movie
The introductory phrase "After reading the book" has no clear subject; it incorrectly modifies "the movie." This creates a dangling modifier.
Which verb correctly completes the sentence about a collective noun? "The jury ____ divided in its opinion."
have been
is
were
are
In American English, a collective noun like "jury" is typically treated as singular. Therefore, the singular verb "is" is correct.
Which sentence correctly applies the sequence of tenses in reported speech?
He said that he will go to the store.
He said that he goes to the store.
He said that he was going to the store.
He said that he is going to the store.
In reported speech, the present tense "is going" often shifts to the past tense "was going." This maintains correct sequence of tenses.
Which sentence correctly uses both commas and semicolons in a complex list?
We visited London; England, Paris, France; and Rome, Italy.
We visited London, England; Paris, France; and Rome, Italy.
We visited London; England, Paris; France, and Rome; Italy.
We visited London, England, Paris, France, and Rome, Italy.
When items in a list contain internal commas, semicolons separate the main items. This sentence correctly uses semicolons between city-country pairs.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyze sentence structures to identify common errors.
  2. Evaluate correct usage of parts of speech in context.
  3. Master subject-verb agreement rules with confidence.
  4. Identify proper punctuation and capitalization techniques.
  5. Apply grammar rules to improve writing clarity.
  6. Demonstrate understanding of verb tenses and moods.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Subject-Verb Agreement - Think of your subject and verb as dance partners: they must match steps! A singular subject needs a singular verb ("The cat runs"), while plural subjects groove with plural verbs ("The cats run"). Nailing this harmony gives your sentences unbeatable rhythm. OWL Purdue Grammar Guide
  2. Identify Common Sentence Structure Errors - Spotting misplaced modifiers, run-ons, and fragments is like catching sneaky grammar gremlins. Instead of "Running quickly, the finish line was crossed," show the star: "Running quickly, she crossed the finish line." Hunting down these errors keeps your writing crystal clear. OWL Purdue Sentence Structure
  3. Understand Parts of Speech in Context - Every word has a job: nouns name, verbs act, adjectives describe, and adverbs tweak the action. In "She swiftly completed the assignment," "swiftly" is the adverb adding excitement to "completed." Recognizing these roles makes your writing pop with precision. OWL Purdue Parts of Speech
  4. Apply Proper Punctuation Techniques - Commas, periods, semicolons, and colons are like traffic signals for your reader's brain. A semicolon can join two independent clauses - "She loves reading; he prefers writing." - while commas keep lists and clauses cruising smoothly. Master these marks and watch clarity skyrocket. OWL Purdue Punctuation Guide
  5. Ensure Correct Capitalization - Think of capitals as VIP badges for words that deserve extra sparkle. Always capitalize the first word of a sentence, proper nouns, and titles - "Dr. Smith attended the conference in New York." Consistent caps help your writing look polished and professional. OWL Purdue Capitalization Rules
  6. Recognize and Correct Dangling Modifiers - A dangling modifier leaves readers guessing who's doing the action. Instead of "Walking to the store, the rain began to fall," anchor the action: "As I walked to the store, the rain began to fall." Clear modifiers keep your message on track. OWL Purdue Modifiers
  7. Use Consistent Verb Tenses - Switching tenses mid-paragraph is like changing movie genres in the climax - it's jarring! Stick with one timeframe: "She was cooking dinner when he arrived" stays firmly in the past. Consistency helps readers follow your story without tripping over tense twists. OWL Purdue Verb Tenses
  8. Differentiate Between Commonly Confused Words - Homophones love to trick writers: "their," "there," and "they're" sound alike but pack different meanings. Nail these distinctions - "Their house is over there, and they're waiting for us." - to avoid face-palm moments and keep your writing sharp. OWL Purdue Confused Words
  9. Implement Parallel Structure - Give your lists a rhythm that sings: use the same grammatical form for each item. "She enjoys reading, writing, and painting" keeps everything in sync. Parallelism adds professional polish and prevents your ideas from stumbling over uneven phrasing. OWL Purdue Parallel Structure
  10. Practice Active Voice for Clarity - Active voice is your writing's superhero cape: it makes sentences punchy and direct. Swap "The book was read by her" for the dynamic "She read the book." With active constructions, your ideas fly off the page with energy. OWL Purdue Active vs. Passive Voice
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