Basic English Grammar Quiz

Grammar and Vocabulary Notes

• Question formation: Where are you from? - structure involves the verb "to be."
• Articles usage: We have a house - "a" is used before singular nouns starting with consonant sounds.
• Plural forms: I have two children - "children" is an irregular plural.
• Occupations: I work in a hospital - profession nouns define workplace.
• Possessive pronouns: This is my brother. His name’s Paul - indicates ownership or relation.
• Family structure: There are five people in my family - emphasizes existence of multiple entities.
• Time expressions: I get up at 7 o’clock - uses "at" for specific times.
• Preferences: I like apples, but I don’t like bananas - structure allows for contrasting ideas.
• Language fluency: Excuse me, do you speak French? - interrogative structure for confirming abilities.
• Quantity questions: How much are these shoes? - interrogative for asking price or quantity.
• Location prepositions: They’re on the table - correct usage of "on" for surface placement.
• Verb forms: My sister plays tennis very well - simple present shows habitual action.
• Modes of transportation: I usually go to work by train - "by" indicates transportation method.
• Frequency of seeing relatives: I don’t see my parents very often because they live in South Africa - "because" explains reason.
• Past actions: Last night I went to the cinema - simple past indicates a completed action.
• Miscellaneous context: The restaurant is quite expensive but the food there is excellent - conjunction "but" shows contrast.
• Entertainment choices: Do you want to listen to music or watch TV? - offers alternatives.
• Weekend inquiries: Where were you at the weekend? - seeking information about past location.
• Party experiences: Did you have a good time at the party? - confirmation of enjoyable experience.
• Teacher identification: Are you Maria’s English teacher? - uses possessive form for clarity.
• Meeting arrangements: Bob will meet us at the airport - "us" indicates inclusion.
• Invitation to an event: Do you like to come? - proposal for participation.
• Dictionary usage: Could I use your dictionary? - polite request formulation.
• Cost concerns: I like this apartment but the rent is too expensive for me - focuses on financial limitations.
• Directions inquiries: How do I get to the bus station? - structure seeks guidance.
• Stamps questions: How many do you want? - quantification in questions.
• Acknowledgment of lateness: That’s OK - casual response to an apology.
• Coffee specifications: I’d like some milk in my coffee - specific quantity request.
• Bus stop location: There’s a bus stop near my flat - structure suggests existence.
• Capital city confirmation: Is Ottawa the capital of Canada? - direct question about factual information.
• Past possessions: We never had a television - expresses lack of possession in the past.
• Payment methods: We paid the restaurant bill by credit card - indicates means of transaction.
• Reunion timing: The last time I saw Joanna was in Paris - reflective statement on a past encounter.
• Borrowing etiquette: If you borrow money from a friend, you should always pay it back promptly - advises on responsibility.
• Coffee preparation permission: You don’t have to ask - indicates lack of necessity.
• Leisure activities: I do a lot of sport in my free time - suggests engagement in physical activities.
• Recent activities inquiry: Have you been anywhere interesting recently? - engages with current experiences.
• Birthday age prediction: He will be 30, I think - soft future projection regarding age.
• Comparatives in learning: Learning the piano isn’t as difficult as learning the violin - compares two learning experiences.