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Choose the correct word or phrase: English grammar quiz

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This quiz helps you choose the correct word or phrase in each sentence so your grammar is clear and your writing sounds natural. If you want more practice, try the which sentence is correct quiz, work through a quick fill in the blanks quiz, or check tricky spellings with choose the correct spelling.

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1She ________ to the store every Sunday.
2The cat slept ________ the bed.
3I have ________ apple for lunch.
4They are going to visit ________ grandparents this weekend.
5______ is your name?
6I ________ English every day.
7He ________ playing soccer right now.
8We ________ pizza last night.
9Please pass ________ salt.
10My friend and I ________ cousins.
11The sun ________ in the east.
12There ________ some milk in the fridge.
13She wants ________ become a doctor.
14This is ________ book I told you about.
15The children ________ loudly on the playground.
16If I ________ enough time, I would travel more.
17She is one of the ________ students in the class.
18He didn't go to the party ________ he was sick.
19Neither the manager nor the employees ________ willing to compromise.
20By the time we arrived, the show ________.
21She's interested ________ learning French.
22Not only did he win the award, ________.
23I wish I ________ you earlier.
24She has been working here ________ 2010.
25Everyone must submit ________ report by Friday.
26He is better ________ tennis than I am.
27I look forward ________ from you soon.
28The committee decided ________ the proposal.
29She is capable ________ solving complex problems.
30They accused him ________ theft.
31Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?
32The novel, along with its sequels, ________ sold millions of copies.
33This is the CEO ________ office you visited yesterday.
34He speaks English more fluently ________ he does Spanish.
35Hardly ________ they start the meeting when the fire alarm went off.
36No sooner had we reached the station ________ it began to rain.
37The board demanded that she ________ her explanation immediately.
38The data, as well as the analysis, ________ been submitted.
39If it hadn't been for your help, we ________ succeed.
40We plan on ________ the project by the end of the month.
41Neither of the solutions ________ feasible.
42The lawyer explained the terms so well that everyone ________.
43By this time next year, I ________ my degree.
44She insisted that the documents ________ on her desk by 5 PM.
45The movie was not only entertaining ________ thought-provoking.
46Identify the sentence with a dangling modifier.
47Choose the sentence with correct inversion for emphasis.
48Select the option that correctly completes the conditional sentence: "Had they known about the delay, they _______."
49Which sentence correctly uses nominalization?
Learning Goals

Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze contextual clues -

    Learn to evaluate sentence context to choose the correct word or phrase, ensuring your writing remains clear and accurate.

  2. Differentiate between similar terms -

    Develop the skill to select correct words by comparing subtle differences in meaning and usage.

  3. Apply grammar rules effectively -

    Use real-world examples to reinforce grammar principles and confidently choose the correct phrase in varied sentence structures.

  4. Refine editing techniques -

    Engage with our correct word quiz to identify common errors and improve your ability to correct and polish text.

  5. Build writing confidence -

    Practice making precise word choices to boost your overall writing prowess and reduce hesitation when selecting proper vocabulary.

Study Guide

Cheat Sheet

  1. Subject-Verb Agreement Essentials -

    Ensure subjects and verbs match in number and person; for example, "The team looks" (not "look") when referring to a single unit (Purdue OWL). Remember the trick: "Neither/Nor" pairs take the verb closest to them (e.g., "Neither the manager nor the employees are ready"). Consistently checking this rule boosts clarity in every sentence.

  2. Mastering Commonly Confused Words -

    Distinguish pairs like affect/effect and their/there/they're by learning meanings: "affect" is a verb, "effect" a noun (Cambridge University Press). Create a mnemonic, such as "RAVEN" for "Remember A Verb Ends Notes" - to keep "affect" as action. Regular practice with example sentences cements the correct choice.

  3. Maintaining Parallel Structure -

    Use coordinate elements in the same grammatical form: "She likes hiking, swimming, and biking," not "hiking, to swim, and bikes" (University of Oxford). A quick formula is "X, Y, and Z" where each item is identical in form. This rhythm enhances readability and professionalism.

  4. Choosing Idiomatic Phrases -

    Learn standard collocations - like "make a decision" (not "do a decision") - by consulting resources such as the Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Flashcards with correct vs. incorrect examples help internalize patterns. Over time, you'll instinctively select the proper phrase.

  5. Using Transitional Words Effectively -

    Pick the right connector to guide readers: use "however" for contrast and "therefore" for conclusions (Grammarly Research). Remember FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to link independent clauses smoothly. Strategic transitions improve flow and cohesion in your writing.

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