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English Grammar Rules Quiz: Check Your Grammar and Vocabulary

Quick, free basic English test for grammar and vocabulary. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Atta HaiUpdated Aug 28, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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This English grammar rules quiz helps you check key rules and build vocabulary with 15 quick multiple-choice questions. You will get instant feedback to spot mistakes and strengthen skills for class, work, or exams. For extra practice, try the basic english grammar quiz, take an english vocabulary test, or review words and functions with a parts of speech quiz.

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
The dogs barks loudly.
The dogs bark loudly.
The dog bark loudly.
The dog bark loudly.
The plural subject "dogs" requires the base verb "bark." Options A and B mismatch number and verb form, and D repeats the incorrect pairing. Only "The dogs bark loudly." is grammatically correct.
Choose the correct object pronoun: Give the book to ___.
I and my friend
me and my friend
my friend and I
my friend and me
After the preposition "to," the objective case "me" is required. "My friend and me" correctly uses objective pronouns. Using "I" after a preposition is incorrect.
Select the correct past tense form: Yesterday, she ____ to the store.
went
go
gone
goed
The irregular past tense of "go" is "went." "Gone" is a past participle that needs an auxiliary verb, and "goed" is nonstandard.
Which word means "very large" in this context?
obscure
gigantic
minuscule
tiny
"Gigantic" means extremely large. "Tiny" and "minuscule" mean very small, and "obscure" means unclear or not well known.
Identify the adjective in the sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
jumps
over
quick
dog
An adjective modifies a noun by describing it. "Quick" describes the fox. "Jumps" is a verb, "over" a preposition, and "dog" a noun.
What is the direct object in this sentence? "The teacher assigned homework to the students."
assigned
students
teacher
homework
The direct object receives the action of the verb. Here, "homework" is what was assigned. "Students" is the indirect object in this context.
Choose the correct preposition: She is interested ___ learning Spanish.
of
to
in
for
The adjective "interested" is followed by the preposition "in" to indicate focus on something. Other prepositions do not collocate correctly with "interested."
Identify the part of speech of "quickly" in the sentence: "He ran quickly to the door."
adverb
adjective
verb
noun
"Quickly" modifies the verb "ran," indicating manner. Words that modify verbs are classified as adverbs.
Which sentence uses correct tense usage?
I have seen him yesterday.
I saw him yesterday.
I seen him yesterday.
I hadd seen him yesterday.
When specifying a time in the past ("yesterday"), the simple past is used: "I saw him." The present perfect cannot pair with a definite past time.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Its time to go.
Its' time to go.
It's time to go.
It time's to go.
The contraction for "it is" requires an apostrophe before the "s": "It's time to go." "Its" is the possessive form and "its'" is not valid.
Choose the correct antonym of "scarce."
rare
insufficient
minimal
abundant
"Scarce" means in short supply. Its opposite is "abundant," meaning plentiful. The other options are synonyms or near-synonyms of "scarce."
Identify the subject in the sentence: "Under the bright lights, the performers danced gracefully."
under
danced
performers
lights
The subject performs the action of the verb. Here, "performers" is the subject who danced. "Lights" is part of a prepositional phrase.
Choose the best revision for clarity: "Due to the fact that she was late, we missed the bus."
Due to she was late, we missed the bus.
Because of the fact that she was late, we missed the bus.
Because she was late, we missed the bus.
She was late, so we missing the bus.
"Because she was late" is more concise and clear. The original phrase "Due to the fact that" is wordy. Option A improves readability.
Fill in the correct verb form: "Neither of the answers ____ correct."
be
are
is
were
"Neither" is singular, so it takes a singular verb "is." "Are" and "were" would be plural, which is incorrect here.
Choose the correct article: "___ European trip was unforgettable."
The
A
An
(no article)
Although "European" begins with E, it is pronounced with a consonant /y/ sound, requiring "an." "A European trip" would be incorrect.
Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence: "While walking through the park, the flowers bloomed beautifully."
bloomed beautifully
the flowers bloomed beautifully
While walking through the park
through the park
The phrase "While walking through the park" lacks a clear subject and incorrectly modifies "the flowers." A modifier must logically refer to the subject performing the action.
Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?
She likes dancing, swimming, and biking.
She likes to dance, swimming, and to bike.
She likes dancing, swimming, and to cycle.
She likes dancing, to swim, and biking.
Items in a list must share the same grammatical form. "Dancing, swimming, and biking" are all gerunds, creating a parallel structure.
Choose the correct subjunctive form: "If I ____ rich, I would travel the world."
was
am
were
be
The subjunctive mood uses "were" for hypothetical statements in the present. "If I were rich" expresses an unreal condition.
Select the word that best fits the nuance: "She gave an ____ explanation, leaving no room for doubt."
ambiguous
unequivocal
equivocal
nebulous
"Unequivocal" means clear and leaving no doubt. The other options imply uncertainty or lack of clarity.
Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect progressive tense?
She had studied for hours before the exam started.
She has been studied for hours before the exam started.
She had been studying for hours before the exam started.
She had been study for hours before the exam started.
The past perfect progressive consists of "had been" plus the present participle. "Had been studying" indicates an ongoing action before another past event.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify correct grammatical structures in sentences
  2. Apply essential vocabulary in context
  3. Analyse parts of speech and sentence components
  4. Master word meanings and usage nuances
  5. Demonstrate understanding of tense and agreement rules
  6. Evaluate sentence clarity and correctness

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Eight Parts of Speech - Learning nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections is like collecting superhero tools for your writing arsenal. When you know each part's superpower, constructing clear, dynamic sentences becomes easy and fun!
  2. Practice Subject-Verb Agreement - Ensuring your subjects and verbs match in number and person turns clunky sentences into smooth, readable prose. Nail this skill and watch your writing score big style points with any reader.
  3. Use Articles Like a Pro - Mastering "a," "an," and "the" gives your nouns the perfect level of detail and flair. With precise article usage, your descriptions will sparkle with clarity.
  4. Explore Sentence Structures - From simple statements to compound-complex constructions, mixing it up keeps your writing fresh and engaging. Play around with different structures to build rhythm and flow in every paragraph.
  5. Perfect Your Punctuation - Commas, periods, semicolons, and more are your secret spices for clear communication. Use them wisely, and your readers will never get lost in the text.
  6. Boost Your Vocabulary Daily - Learning new words every day turns you into a language ninja capable of precise, powerful expression. Contextual usage helps you remember and deploy these gems effortlessly.
  7. Spot and Fix Common Errors - Misplaced modifiers, run-ons, and fragments are writing gremlins waiting to trip you up. Hunting them down improves clarity and keeps your prose polished.
  8. Connect Ideas with Conjunctions - "And," "but," "so," and their friends are the glue that holds your thoughts together. Mastering conjunctions creates smooth transitions and stronger arguments.
  9. Know Your Pronoun Power - From personal to relative pronouns, using them correctly prevents confusion and repetition. Strong pronoun skills keep your writing crisp and reader-friendly.
  10. Practice, Practice, Practice - Writing sentences with varied grammar and new words cements your learning faster than any textbook. Regular exercises build confidence and turn skills into second nature.
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