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!
Do not let your past... your future.
The police will investigate...
The boss wants you to... as soon as you get this email.
The threat of crime hasn't diminished -..., it has increased.
He told the other three of his project group mates, "can we keep this idea... ourselves?"
What... if I were to fall ill on the day of my English test?
Many managers and executives... enhanced their communication skills after they attended the workshop.
Most supermarkets now have express lanes with a sign that says, 'five items or...
Even after she... a good night's sleep, the migraine did not go away.
He disliked... disapproving looks.
On... every dollar you spend on advertising generates $15 in sales revenue for you.
Josephine... her application for culinary school.
... been a long time since it rained like cats and dogs in Singapore.
I... at the library but this year I am studying at home.
We... the point where the truck had parked.
... this building didn't have one room flats.
Yesterday, my husband... in bed all morning. He says he had the flu.
I live in a small... flat near the theme park.
Your Grammar Needs Work
Unfortunately your grammar is not up to scratch. You need to review your grammar basics, review the mistakes you made here by looking below, and take some of our other grammar quizzes to prove to yourself you've improved. Grammar is the cornerstone of good English, so if you want to write and speak well, knowing your grammar is a must.
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 made quite a few mistakes. You still have time to try and retake the quiz, before looking at the answers below, so you can try again. Once you look at the results below and see the answers, you can also try one of our other grammar quizzes.
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 great eye for what's right and wrong in a line of English, and have probably read a lot in life. Congratulations, you ACED this quiz!
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