This advanced grammar test is designed to challenge your mastery of English grammar rules, sentence structures, and linguistic nuances. From subject-verb agreement to the correct use of punctuation, modifiers, and clauses, the questions cover a broad range of topics that demand precision and attention to detail. Medium to very hard in difficulty, this quiz will push your understanding of language mechanics to the limit. Only those with a sharp eye for grammatical accuracy will excel. Are you ready to begin?
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
I wanted to go to the beach, however, it started raining.
I wanted to go to the beach; however, it started raining.
I wanted to go to the beach: however, it started raining.
I wanted to go to the beach however it started raining.
Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
Either the cat or the dogs is making that noise.
Either the cat or the dogs are making that noise.
Either the cat or the dogs was making that noise.
Either the cat or the dogs makes that noise.
Choose the correct sentence using an appositive.
My brother the artist, is painting a new mural.
My brother, the artist is painting a new mural.
My brother, the artist, is painting a new mural.
My brother, the artist is painting, a new mural.
Which sentence demonstrates proper parallel structure?
She enjoys reading novels, to write poems, and hiking.
She enjoys reading novels, writing poems, and hiking.
She enjoys to read novels, writing poems, and to hike.
She enjoys reading novels, writing poems, and to hike.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
"Can we go to the park." asked Jamie.
"Can we go to the park?" Asked Jamie.
"Can we go to the park?" asked Jamie.
"Can we go to the park," asked Jamie?
In which sentence is the modifier placed correctly?
Driving down the street, the bakery smelled delicious to me.
The bakery smelled delicious driving down the street to me.
Driving down the street, I smelled the delicious bakery.
The bakery driving down the street smelled delicious to me.
Identify the type of clause in the sentence: "If she finishes her homework on time."
Select the sentence with correct verb tense consistency.
He studied hard, and he is passing the exam tomorrow.
He studies hard, and he passed the exam tomorrow.
He studied hard, and he will pass the exam tomorrow.
He studies hard, and he will pass the exam yesterday.
Which sentence uses "whom" correctly?
Whom is coming to the party tomorrow?
Whom should I send the invitation to?
Whom wrote the best essay in the class?
Whom is that knocking at the door?
Identify the sentence with proper punctuation for a list.
He bought apples, oranges, bananas and grapes.
He bought apples; oranges; bananas; and grapes.
He bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
He bought apples and, oranges and bananas and grapes.
Which sentence uses an ellipsis correctly?
"I was thinking ... maybe we could try again," she said.
"I was thinking maybe...we could try again," she said.
"I was...thinking maybe we could try again," she said.
"I was thinking maybe we could...try again," she said.
Identify the type of sentence: "Although it was raining, we still went for a walk."
Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive?
I enjoy to swim in the lake.
I enjoy swimming in the lake.
I like to swim in the lake.
I like swimming to the lake.
Low Scoe
Grammar may not be your forte today, but don’t be discouraged! This test was intentionally challenging, designed to push even seasoned grammarians. Consider it an opportunity to identify areas where you can grow. Revisiting topics like punctuation, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure could help you sharpen your skills. Mastery takes time, so keep practicing and learning. The more you focus on these tricky rules, the stronger your grammar foundation will become. You’ve got this—keep at it!
Mid-range Score
Not bad! Your grammar skills are solid, and you clearly have a good grasp of English fundamentals. While some questions may have tripped you up, this challenging quiz is no small feat, and your effort shows. Keep refining your understanding of advanced topics like parallel structure, restrictive clauses, and complex sentence formations. With a bit more practice and focus, you’ll be well on your way to grammar mastery. Great job, and don’t stop honing your skills!
High Score
Excellent work! Your grammar knowledge is impressive, showcasing a keen understanding of intricate rules and structures. This quiz covered some tough material, and your high score proves your sharp eye for linguistic detail. Whether it’s spotting a misplaced modifier, nailing tense consistency, or mastering appositives, you’ve shown that you’re a true grammarian. Keep challenging yourself with complex material—you’re clearly capable of achieving mastery. Well done
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Shai K.
12/8/2024
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