English Grammar Quiz Part 2

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Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'I could barely recognise the house. It was _____ very beautifully.'

made out

made into

done up (correct)

done through

What is the appropriate phrase to complete: 'Tricia is thinking of _____ with her boyfriend.'?

settling off

moving in (correct)

settling up

moving over

Which option correctly fits: 'Angela _____ a deposit on a house using the money she’d inherited.'?

put down (correct)

set on

set off

put in

How should the sentence be completed: 'Geoff was _____ the company’s poor performance in the first quarter.'?

blamed for Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence correctly: 'The play was just OK—nothing to _ home _.'

write / about Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes the old flat: 'The flat was old and _____, so the rent was quite low.'?

rundown Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase completes: 'In my opinion, there’s nothing more effective than _____ publicity.'?

word-of-mouth Signup and view all the answers

What completes the sentence: 'Muriel’s husband, who had a fortune in the bank, left her well- _____ when he died.'?

off Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the word to fill in the blank: The cleaner made sure the room was _________________________.

spotless Signup and view all the answers

Which word fits best in the sentence: Some people are influenced by celebrity _________________________.

endorsement Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct word to fill in the blank: What’s the most _________________________ way to save money?

effective Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: It's _________________________ arguing with my dad.

pointless Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct word for the sentence: My mum has had a _________________________ career in business.

successful Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to express this idea: My dog doesn’t mind it when I leave him alone.

being left Signup and view all the answers

Identify the appropriate term to complete the statement: None ________________________ guests here yet.

arrived Signup and view all the answers

What word fits the blank: The city’s empty flats were taken over by _________________________.

squatters Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Multiple Choice Questions

Recognizing a house implies it was well-renovated; options include "done through," "done up," "made out," "made into."
Considering moving in or settling down indicates relationship progression; options include "moving in," "moving over," "settling off," "settling up."
Deposits are commonly put down when buying a house; potential verbs include "put in," "put down," "set off," or "set on."
Company performance in the first quarter can lead to blame or accusation; key options are "blamed for" and "accused about."
"Nothing to write home about" suggests average quality; common phrases include "write/about," "tell/about," "write/of," and "tell/of."
Describing a flat as "old and rundown" illustrates lower rent; terms include "done out," "rundown," and "runoff."
"Word-of-mouth" is an effective form of publicity; choices include "mouth-on-mouth," "mouth-from-mouth," and "word-to-mouth."
Leaving someone "well-off" indicates financial security after death; options include "well-off," "well-over," and "well-in."
Clothing color compatibility is highlighted by "suits" versus "fits"; key options are "fits," "suits," "suits with," and "fits with."
Describing special effects as "mind-blowing" indicates impressive quality; possible terms include "mind-blowing," "soul-stopping," "heart-splitting," and "ear-opening."

Word Formation Exercise

CYNIC translates to "cynical," reflecting a skeptical worldview.
SPOT becomes "spotless," indicating cleanliness.
BUSTLE is transformed to "bustling," describing lively streets.
SUCCESS changes to "successful," applicable to a career context.
CHILD modifies to "childish," referring to immature behavior.
MEMORY develops into "memorable," defining a significant experience.
ENDORSE alters to "endorsements," linking to celebrity influence.
LIKELY morphs into "likelihood," presenting probabilities for investors.
EFFECT translates to "effective," relating to money-saving methods.
SQUAT becomes "squatters," indicating individuals inhabiting empty flats.
ADVENTURE evolves to "adventurous," describing travelers seeking excitement.
POINT adjusts to "pointless," conveying futility in arguing.

Sentence Transformation Exercise

Rephrasing "Lisa wouldn’t wear that dress" using "CAUGHT" results in "Lisa wouldn’t be caught wearing that dress."
Transforming the absence of guests conveys "None have arrived yet."
For dogs being left alone, it translates to "My dog doesn’t mind being left on his own."
Keeping dust off the TV suggests "The TV screen should be kept free of dust."
Criminal escape knowledge is reformulated as "The criminal is known to have escaped."
Julie's firing transforms to "It is suspected that Julie was fired last week."
Walking plans conditional on rain translates to "We can go out for a walk tomorrow if it doesn’t rain all day."
Low exam marks convey the sentiment of disbelief regarding "I really didn’t think I would have such a low mark on the exam."

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Test your understanding of English grammar with this quiz. Choose the correct options to complete the sentences accurately. Perfect for learners looking to sharpen their language skills.