This English quiz is going to challenge you on grammar, punctuation, and syntax with 15 thought-provoking questions. Whether you're an avid reader, a writer, or simply someone who loves the intricacies of the English language, this quiz will put your skills to the test. Sharpen your pencil, flex those mental muscles, and see how well you can navigate the complexities of English language rules.
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:
My favorite foods are pizza, pasta and sushi.
My favorite foods are: pizza, pasta, and sushi.
My favorite foods are pizza pasta and sushi.
My favorite foods are pizza, pasta, and sushi.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
She loves chocolate; but she hates vanilla.
She loves chocolate; she hates vanilla.
She loves chocolate, she hates vanilla.
She loves chocolate; and she hates vanilla.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "whom"?
Whom is coming to the party?
To whom did you give the book?
Whom did you say is at the door?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the subjunctive mood?
If I was you, I would go to the party.
If I were you, I would go to the party.
If I was to be you, I would go to the party.
If I were to be you, I will go to the party.
Which of the following is an example of an appositive?
The girl, a fast runner, won the race.
The girl and her friend ran quickly.
The girl won the race quickly.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure:
She likes dancing, to swim, and running.
She likes dancing, swimming, and running.
She likes to dance, swimming, and to run.
She likes dancing, to swim, and to run.
Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier?
She almost drove her kids to school every day.
She drove her kids to school almost every day.
She drove her almost kids to school every day.
Almost she drove her kids to school every day.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
She said "I'll be there at 5."
She said, "I'll be there at 5".
She said, "I'll be there at 5."
She said "I'll be there at 5".
In which sentence is the use of "whomever" correct?
Give the prize to whomever wins the race.
Whomever wants to come can join us.
Whomever is at the door, please let them in.
I will speak to whomever wants to listen.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
The author's book, which was long and detailed, was praised by critics.
The author's book which was long and detailed was praised by critics.
The authors book which was long, and detailed, was praised by critics.
The author's book, which was long, and detailed was praised by critics.
Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct pronoun case:
The gift is for John and I.
The gift is for John and me.
The gift is for John and myself.
The gift is for John and I myself.
Identify the sentence with proper subject-verb agreement:
Neither the students nor the teacher are ready.
Neither the students nor the teacher is ready.
Neither the student nor the teacher are ready.
Neither the students nor the teachers is ready.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the term "nonetheless":
She was tired, nonetheless she finished her work.
She was tired, nonetheless, she finished her work.
She was tired; nonetheless, she finished her work.
She was tired; nonetheless she finished her work.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence with parentheses:
The CEO (who was recently appointed) will visit tomorrow.
The CEO, (who was recently appointed), will visit tomorrow.
The CEO, (who was recently appointed) will visit tomorrow.
The CEO (who was recently appointed), will visit tomorrow.
Identify the sentence with the correct use of "like" and "as":
She sings like an angel does.
She sings as an angel does.
Try Again...
It looks like you had a tough time with this quiz. Don't be discouraged! English language rules can be tricky, and it's easy to miss the finer details. Consider revisiting some grammar guides or taking a bit more time with each question. Practice makes perfect, and with a little more effort, you'll improve in no time. Take a deep breath, review your answers, and give it another shot. You can do it!
Fresh Brained
Great job! You have a solid understanding of English language rules. You navigated most of the tricky grammar, punctuation, and syntax questions with confidence. While there is always room for improvement, your performance shows that you have a good grasp of the fundamentals. Keep practicing and refining your skills, and soon you'll be an expert. Celebrate your success and keep challenging yourself to learn more!
English Savant!
Congratulations! You are an English language savant. Your exceptional performance on this quiz demonstrates a deep understanding of grammar, punctuation, and syntax. You navigated through the complexities of English rules with ease and precision. Your mastery of the language is impressive and shows a high level of proficiency. Keep up the excellent work and continue to refine your skills. You're a true wordsmith and an inspiration to others. Well done!
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Shai K.
7/28/2024
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