How Good is Your Grammar?

The most important part of any language is its grammar. Spelling is important, but most of us understand words without it. However even subtle changes to grammar can completely change the meaning of a sentence. Are you up to a grammar challenge today? Then complete these 20 sentences, using your knowledge of English grammar!
 
1 of 20
Do not let your past... your future.
affect
effect
reflect
 
2 of 20
The police will investigate...
about the theft
the theft
into the theft
 
3 of 20
The boss wants you to... as soon as you get this email.
get back to her
revert back to her
reply back to her
 
4 of 20
The threat of crime hasn't diminished -..., it has increased.
oppositely
on the contrary
on the other hand
 
5 of 20
He told the other three of his project group mates, "can we keep this idea... ourselves?"
between
within
among
 
6 of 20
What... if I were to fall ill on the day of my English test?
must happen
will happen
would happen
 
7 of 20
Many managers and executives... enhanced their communication skills after they attended the workshop.
would successfully
had successfully
successfully
 
8 of 20
Most supermarkets now have express lanes with a sign that says, 'five items or...
less
lesser
fewer
 
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Even after she... a good night's sleep, the migraine did not go away.
has had
had had
has
 
10 of 20
He disliked... disapproving looks.
they're
there
their
 
11 of 20
On... every dollar you spend on advertising generates $15 in sales revenue for you.
average
the average
an average
 
12 of 20
Josephine... her application for culinary school.
handed up
handed in
passed up
 
13 of 20
... been a long time since it rained like cats and dogs in Singapore.
Its
It's
Its'
 
14 of 20
I... at the library but this year I am studying at home.
am usually studying
studied
usually study
 
15 of 20
We... the point where the truck had parked.
past
passed
pass
 
16 of 20
No... allowed
foot wear
footwears
footwear
 
17 of 20
... this building didn't have one room flats.
Previously
Last time
Recently
 
18 of 20
They are cheap too, ...?
are they
aren't they
right
 
19 of 20
Yesterday, my husband... in bed all morning. He says he had the flu.
lay
laid
lied
 
20 of 20
I live in a small... flat near the theme park.
furnished
furnishing
unfurnish
Your Grammar Needs Work
Unfortunately your grammar is not up to scratch. You need to review your grammar basics, review the mistakes you made... READ MORE
Your Grammar is Good
You grammar is quite good, if not totally up to code. You have a good and strong grasp of basic grammar, but you've... READ MORE
You Aced This Grammar Test!
Your grammar is close to perfect! Even if you made a mistake or two, your basics are incredibly strong, you have a... READ MORE
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