Many things change, including language and slang. But the rules of grammar and spelling haven't changed since 1945, and that's when this test was written. Do you have the English skills to ace this old test?
1 of 14
Which is spelled correctly?
Noticable
Noticeable
2 of 14
Jonathan fought ______ last night?
Who
Whom
3 of 14
Neither one of us ___ able to complete the assignment.
Are
Is
4 of 14
If I ______ you, I would quit tomorrow.
Were
Was
5 of 14
Standing still is _____.
Stationery
Stationary
6 of 14
Choose the best synonym for: "covetous"
Afraid
Jealous
7 of 14
Relating to the mouth is _____.
Oral
Aural
8 of 14
I'm genuinely disappointed with you, but your brother ______ care less.
Could
Couldn't
9 of 14
Which is spelled correctly?
Twelfth
Twelvth
10 of 14
Pick the best antonym for 'reprove':
Commend
Condemn
11 of 14
______ books are on the floor?
Who's
Whoose
Whose
Whose's
12 of 14
Lacking a sense of restraint is _____.
Lose
Loose
13 of 14
Those living in areas below sea level were most _____ by the storm.
Effected
Affected
14 of 14
"You'd better ___ down, said the countess."
Lay
Lie
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Grammar is always one of the more annoying aspects of proper English, but to write and speak well, one must get to know... READ MOREGrammar is always one of the more annoying aspects of proper English, but to write and speak well, one must get to know it! Unfortunately, you scored 5 or less on your test, which means you have much to learn, or perhaps wasn't paying attention? Grammar does require some attention and thought for most, and so we would recommend having a look at the answers below or retaking it.
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Oh, please excuse us! We had no idea we were in the presence of true grammar royalty. We bow before your grammatically-... READ MOREOh, please excuse us! We had no idea we were in the presence of true grammar royalty. We bow before your grammatically-correct knowledge and prowess, and vow never to doubt your English skills again! Hurrah!
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