English Grammar Quiz
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English Grammar Quiz

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Which preposition correctly follows the adjective 'amazed'?

  • with
  • by (correct)
  • of
  • to

    • The expression 'no laughing matter' implies that something is humorous.

    False

    What is a common expression that includes the word 'matter'?

    no matter

    Jamie is accustomed __ sleeping in an air-conditioned bedroom.

    <p>to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the adjectives with their appropriate prepositions:

    <p>kind = of based = on capable = of terrible = at upset = about</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expression indicates that something will happen eventually?

    <p>It's only a matter of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Volcanic System solar backpack is designed for urban use only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The follow-me suitcase can become confused in crowded or __ surroundings.

    <p>noisy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct form of the past perfect continuous tense for 'They'?

    <p>They had been verb-ing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The past perfect continuous tense can describe an action that is still ongoing at the moment of speaking.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of a sentence using the past perfect continuous tense.

    <p>I had been reading for two hours before dinner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    She was tired because she had been _____ all night.

    <p>working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following time expressions with their appropriate use in the past perfect continuous tense:

    <p>for = Indicates the duration of time since = Marks the starting point of the action when = Links two time-related actions until = Indicates the action was ongoing up to a point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

    <p>If/when + Present Simple, + Present Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first conditional is used to describe hypothetical situations about the past.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What verb forms are used in the second conditional?

    <p>Past Simple, would + base form of verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you had studied harder, you would have _____ the exam.

    <p>passed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditional types with their descriptions:

    <p>Zero Conditional = Expresses general truths First Conditional = Possible future situations Second Conditional = Hypothetical situations Third Conditional = Hypothetical situations about the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of a first conditional?

    <p>If you take my advice, you will do better in the exam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can use 'unless' in place of 'if' in a conditional sentence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the second conditional, it is common to use the word '____' for all singular and plural subjects.

    <p>were</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a use of the simple future tense?

    <p>Emphasizing past actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The future continuous tense describes an action that will be completed by a certain time in the future.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the negative form of 'He is going to swim'?

    <p>He is not going to swim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In three years, I _____ saved enough money to buy a new car.

    <p>will have</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the future tense with its correct usage:

    <p>Simple Future = A prediction made about the future Be Going To = A planned action for the future Future Perfect Simple = An action expected to be completed by a certain time Future Continuous = An action that will be in progress at a specific time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of the future continuous tense?

    <p>They will be playing soccer at 3 PM.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sentence 'I will not go' is in the future perfect simple tense.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the affirmative form of 'We will not go'?

    <p>We will go.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Next year, Bob _____ to study telecom engineering.

    <p>is going</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'will have left' form in the future perfect simple indicate?

    <p>An action that will be completed by a given time in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usage of the past continuous tense?

    <p>To describe incomplete actions at a specific time in the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The present perfect simple tense is used to describe actions completed in the past.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of the past perfect simple tense.

    <p>By the time we arrived, the concert had already started.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I _____ (not) been waiting for long.

    <p>have not (haven't)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the verb tense with its primary use:

    <p>Past Continuous = An incomplete action interrupted by another action Present Perfect Simple = An action that began in the past and continues until the present Present Perfect Continuous = An action whose results are still apparent Past Perfect Simple = A completed action that took place before another action in the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which time expression is NOT typically used with the present perfect simple tense?

    <p>Last year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a use of the Present Simple tense?

    <p>A regular habit or routine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stative verbs are generally used in the Present Continuous tense.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The present perfect continuous tense can describe actions that have just completed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the past perfect simple tense express?

    <p>A completed action that took place before another action in the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the affirmative form of 'you' in the Present Continuous tense?

    <p>You are playing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    She _____ (not) gone to the store yet.

    <p>has not (hasn't)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He/She/It _____ (not play) video games right now.

    <p>is not playing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of the present perfect continuous tense?

    <p>They have been studying all night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the past tense form of 'sleep' for 'I/You'?

    <p>I/You slept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following tenses with their uses:

    <p>Present Simple = A completed action in the past Present Continuous = An action happening now Past Simple = A series of completed actions in the past Past Continuous = A temporary action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We _____ (meet) at the park tomorrow.

    <p>are meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action completed in the past.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a compound adjective?

    <p>kind-hearted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phrasal verbs typically consist of a verb and one or two particles.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'look up to'?

    <p>to admire someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _____ student usually studies less than full time.

    <p>part-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings:

    <p>cheer up = to make someone feel better get by = to manage or survive go over = to review or examine get around to = to finally do something after delay think over = to consider carefully look up to = to admire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you 'count on' someone?

    <p>You trust them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A time-saving solution is one that takes longer than usual.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of a compound adjective.

    <p>eye-catching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The character of the coding programme is designed to make it _____ to students.

    <p>relevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Code.org's teaching programme?

    <p>To enhance students' interest in coding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes how future time clauses are formed?

    <p>Present Simple in the subordinate clause and Future Simple in the main clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A wish clause using 'if only' must always refer to a present situation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of a third conditional sentence?

    <p>if + Past Perfect Simple, would have + past participle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    She wished she _____ (not get) into trouble last summer.

    <p>hadn't gotten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following examples to their corresponding wish clause type:

    <p>I wish I were taller. = Wish clause for present situation If only I had studied more. = Wish clause for past action I wish I could travel more. = Wish clause for future desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form is used to express a desire for something in the future?

    <p>wish + could/would + base form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phrasal verbs are always intransitive and cannot take a direct object.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of a phrasal verb.

    <p>put off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I wish he _____ (be) here with us now.

    <p>were</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the direct object in separable phrasal verbs?

    <p>It can go in between or after the phrasal verb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Adjectives and Prepositions

    • Some adjectives are followed by specific prepositions.
    • Learning them together is helpful.
    • Our brain doesn't need to be responsible for the preposition.

    Expressions with "matter"

    • The word "matter" is used in many expressions in English.
    • No matter where you go, the sounds change spatially.
    • It's only a matter of time before that number doubles.

    Complete the sentences

    • Choose the correct preposition that follows each adjective.

    Complete the sentences

    • Complete the sentences with expressions
    • a matter of opinion
    • a matter of life and death
    • where you travel
    • what you like
    • that knowing other languages makes it easier to travel
    • whether camping or staying in a hotel is better
    • travelling in a dangerous country can be...

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    Test your knowledge of English grammar with this quiz, focusing on adjectives, prepositions, and verb tenses. You'll answer questions about common expressions, preposition usage, and the past perfect continuous tense.

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