Can You Complete These Sentences?

Welcome to another challenging grammar test, designed to both test and enhance your command of the English language. Spanning 15 questions, this quiz delves into various aspects of grammar, from verb tenses and subject-verb agreement to the nuances of syntax. Whether you consider yourself a grammar aficionado or simply wish to brush up on your skills, this test offers a diverse range of sentences to assess and improve your proficiency. Each question requires you to select the most grammatically correct option, honing your understanding of English usage. So, sharpen your pencils and prepare yourselves for a grammatically-correct challenge.
 
1 of 15
By the time the meeting started, the presenter ______ already distributed the handouts.
have
had
was
were
 
2 of 15
Not only _______ the novel intriguing, but it also offers deep insights into human psychology.
were
are
was
is
 
3 of 15
This is third steak you _____ this morning.
eaten
are eating
have eaten
ate
 
4 of 15
This University’s programs ________those of Yale.
are second only to
are in second place from
come second after
will are first except for
 
5 of 15
Don’t come today. I would rather you _____ tomorrow.
will
came
come
have come
 
6 of 15
The committee _______ divided on the issue, leading to a current stalemate in decision-making.
remained
has remained
will announce
remains
 
7 of 15
Before moving to New York, she ________ in London for three years.
lived
has lived
is living
lives
 
8 of 15
Every morning at 6 AM, the train ________ at the station.
arrives
will arrive
is arriving
arrived
 
9 of 15
If she wins the lottery, she ________ a new house.
bought
will buy
buys
is buying
 
10 of 15
As a child, he ________ of becoming an astronaut.
dreamed
was dreaming
dreams
will dream
 
11 of 15
By the time you receive this letter, I ________ to a new city.
move
moved
would have moved
am moving
 
12 of 15
We are looking forward ______ from you.
hearing
to hearing
to be heard
to hear
 
13 of 15
If it rains tomorrow, the match ________ postponed.
gets
got
is getting
will get
 
14 of 15
The moment the play began, the audience ________ silent.
will fall
falls
is falling
fell
 
15 of 15
As soon as the game ended, the fans ________ cheering.
will start
start
started
are starting
 
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