English Grammar: Demonstratives and Tenses Quiz

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Which sentence correctly uses a demonstrative adjective?

This are my friends.

I love that cake. (correct)

These was the best days.

Those is a great movie.

What does 'this' indicate when used as a demonstrative in English?

A plural object that is far.

A singular object that is close. (correct)

A general idea or opinion.

Something far away in time.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of demonstratives for proximity?

That are my shoes.

Those were challenging problem.

This are fascinating stories.

These are delicious fruits. (correct)

How can demonstratives express ideas or opinions?

They highlight a specific point. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses a demonstrative correctly?

I don't agree with this opinion. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an action that occurs regularly or repeatedly?

I drink coffee every morning. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct structure for forming the present continuous tense?

[Subject] + [verb 'to be'] + [verb-ing] (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence describes a scientific fact?

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverbs of frequency suggests an action that happens all the time?

Always (C) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that indicates a fixed schedule.

The movie starts at 9 PM. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples expresses a permanent state or feeling?

He doesn't understand the question. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of action does the present continuous tense not describe?

Scheduled events (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which expression indicates frequency?

Every day (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct negative form for 'He is playing soccer'?

He is not playing soccer. (A), He isn’t playing soccer. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous for an action in progress?

They are playing soccer. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition means 'under'?

Below (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is the present continuous used for future plans?

We are flying to Paris next week. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct preposition for indicating a specific hour?

At (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prepositions indicates movement into a space?

Into (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do you ask a question in the present continuous?

Is she working today? (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is formed correctly using the present continuous for a temporary action?

I am not reading books every day. (A), She is living in London for the summer. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate contracted negative form for 'I am not working'?

I’m not working. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs of demonstrative adjectives are used for plural nouns?

Those - These (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which conjunction is used to indicate contrast?

Yet (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly reflects the present continuous for an annoying action?

He is always complaining about his work. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition can mean both 'near' and 'next to'?

By (C) Signup and view all the answers

What structure comprises a negative statement in the present continuous?

[Subject] + [verb ‘to be’] + not + [verb in -ing] (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct use of a demonstrative adjective with a distant plural noun?

Those cars (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which preposition is used for expressing a limit of time or space?

Until (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which conjunction can express a condition?

If (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct structure for forming the past continuous?

[Subject] + [verb 'to be' in past] + [verb in -ing] (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do you express the negative form of 'they were working' in past continuous?

They weren't working. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past continuous tense?

He was watching a movie yesterday. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the interrogative form of past continuous, which of the following is correct?

Was he working? (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of a negative past continuous sentence?

[Subject] + [verb 'to be' in past] + not + [verb in -ing] (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is in the correct past continuous form?

They were playing soccer last weekend. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which question format correctly represents the past continuous tense?

Were she working on the project? (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the past continuous form of 'I not watching'?

I wasn't watching. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct superlative form of the adjective 'fast'?

the fastest (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly uses the superlative form of 'bad'?

the worst (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper way to express 'less interesting' using comparative form?

less interesting than (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct superlative form of 'beautiful'?

the most beautiful (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective has an irregular comparative form?

good (A) Signup and view all the answers

How would you express the superlative form of 'far'?

the farthest (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct example of a WH-question?

When is your birthday? (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a WH-question?

I like pizza. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prepositions of Place

In: Used for enclosed spaces (e.g., in the house, in the box)
On: Used for surfaces (e.g., on the table, on the wall)
At: Used for specific locations (e.g., at the school, at the corner)
Under: Below something (e.g., under the table)
Over: Above something (e.g., over the box)
Above: Above something (without touching) (e.g., above the clouds)
Below: Below something (e.g., below the road)
Between: In the space between two things (e.g., between the chairs)
Behind: At the back of something (e.g., behind the door)
In front of: In front of something (e.g., in front of the house)
Next to: Beside something (e.g., next to the car)
By: Near something (e.g., by the door)
Near: Close to something (e.g., near the river)
Opposite: Facing something (e.g., opposite the library)

Prepositions of Time

At: Used for specific times (e.g., at 8 o'clock, at noon)
On: Used for specific dates or days (e.g., on Monday, on July 15th)
In: Used for periods of time (e.g., in the morning, in the autumn)
Since: From a point in time up to now (e.g., since yesterday, since last week)
For: Used to specify a duration of time (e.g., for 3 days, for 2 weeks)
By: Before a specific time (e.g., by tomorrow, by Friday)
Until/Till: Up to a specific time (e.g., until midnight, till Saturday)
During: Throughout a period of time (e.g., during the party, during the holidays)
After: Following a specific time (e.g., after lunch, after the meeting)
Before: Prior to a specific time (e.g., before dinner, before the lesson)

Prepositions of Movement

To: Toward a place (e.g., to the store, to the school)
Into: Inside a closed space (e.g., into the house, into the room)
Onto: Moving onto a surface (e.g., onto the table, onto the shelf)
Out of: From a place (e.g., out of the building, out of the car)
Off: Moving off something (e.g., off the chair, off the bike)
Towards: Moving toward something (e.g., towards the city, towards the mountain)
Across: From one side to the other (e.g., across the street, across the bridge)
Through: Across or into a space (e.g., through the forest, through the tunnel)
Over: Crossing over something (e.g., over the bridge, over the river)

Other Prepositions

About: Concerning a topic (e.g., about the book)
With: Used to indicate an accompaniment (e.g., with my friend)
Without: Expressing the absence of something (e.g., without help)
By: Through or by means of something (e.g., by car, by bike)
Of: Belonging to someone or something; related to (e.g., of them, of the dog)
From: Originating from (e.g., from the store)
As: Expressing actions of likeness or similarity (e.g., as an example); as (in regards to something)
Like: Similar to something (e.g., like a dog)
Against: Opposite something (e.g., against the wall)
Among: In the midst of multiple things (e.g., among the people)
Along: Next to or beside something (e.g., along the road)
Around: Surrounding something (e.g., around the house)
Despite: In spite of something (e.g., despite the rain, despite his objections)
Except: Excluding something/one (e.g., everyone except me; except for me)
According to: In accordance with something (e.g., according to the rule, according to the book)

Conjunctions of Coordination

And: Joining two things/ideas (e.g., red and blue)
But: Contrasting two things/ideas (e.g., sad but happy)
Or: Offering a choice (e.g., red or blue)
Nor: Joining two things/ideas negatively (e.g., neither he nor she)
So: Showing a cause-and-effect relationship (e.g., it was hot, so I went swimming)
Yet: Although a particular fact (e.g., he is rich yet he is sad)
For: Indicating a reason (e.g., I went to the library for books)
Although/Though: Introduceing contradictory ideas (e.g., although it was raining, we went to the park)
Because: Indicating the cause (e.g., I went to the party because I was invited)
Since: Indicating a cause or time (e.g., since you are here, I will cook) and (e.g., since last week)

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Test your knowledge of English grammar by correctly identifying the use of demonstrative adjectives and the present continuous tense. This quiz includes various questions about sentence structure, frequency adverbs, and scientific facts. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of English language rules.