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
9 of 20
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 MOREUnfortunately 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.
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 MOREYou 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.
Your grammar is close to perfect! Even if you made a mistake or two, your basics are incredibly strong, you have a... READ MOREYour 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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