English Grammar: Verb Usage Quiz
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Which option is the correct completion of the sentence 'They _____ fill in all the form-their names and signature are enough.'?

  • mustn't
  • couldn't
  • don't have to (correct)
  • shouldn't

    • What is the correct completion of the sentence 'I feel OK, but my doctor tells me that I _____ take more exercise.'

  • had to
  • can
  • ought (correct)
  • must

    • What is the correct completion of the sentence 'Luckily, I did not have to pay for my training.The company _____.'

  • has paid (correct)
  • did pay
  • is paying
  • pays

    • What is the correct completion of the sentence 'Patients mustn’t eat before their operations _____ it might be dangerous!'

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

    What is the correct completion of the sentence 'At the moment, the guests _____ at the beach.'

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

    What is the correct completion of the sentence 'Alex felt a bit sad after the presentation because _____ has really understood what he talked about.'

    <p>nobody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct completion of the sentence '_____ his fame and success, Tom is a modest schoolboy.'

    <p>In spite of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct completion of the sentence 'Life _____ easier if everybody _____ English!'

    <p>would be/speaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct completion of the sentence '_____ the weather is nice this weekend, I won’t play tennis with Becky.Instead, I will stay in and watch TV.'

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

    What does the phrase 'it can help us to relax' imply about the original statement in the sentence 'Some people say the Internet is not safe._____, it can help us to relax.'?

    <p>The original statement is partially correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Jason apologizing for in the sentence 'Jason: “I’m really sorry about breaking the vase that was on the coffee table.”'?

    <p>Admitting to breaking the vase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the word 'However' in the sentence 'A lot of people claim that BBC has lost its reputation over the years. However, _____, the BBC broadcast better programmes than the others.'?

    <p>To contrast two opposing views</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'Can you tell me what _____ by REM sleep?' imply about the speaker's understanding of REM sleep?

    <p>The speaker is unsure about the meaning of REM sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form of the verb 'use' in the sentence 'The Internet _____ by millions of people all over the world every day.'?

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

    What is the implication of the sentence 'It is a pity that it _____ sunny since last week.'?

    <p>The weather has not been sunny since last week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Grammar Exercises

    • Exercise 2: "ought to" is used to give advice or make a recommendation.
    • The correct answer is b. ought.

    Tenses

    • Exercise 3: The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.
    • The correct answer is a. has.

    Conjunctions

    • Exercise 4: "because" is used to give a reason for something.
    • The correct answer is c. because.

    Present Continuous

    • Exercise 5: The present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.
    • The correct answer is b. are swimming.

    Pronouns

    • Exercise 6: "nobody" is used to indicate that not a single person is included.
    • The correct answer is a. nobody.

    Conjunctions

    • Exercise 7: "Despite" is used to indicate that something happens or is true, even though something else might have prevented it.
    • The correct answer is c. Despite.

    Conditionals

    • Exercise 8: The zero conditional is used to describe a situation that is always true.
    • The correct answer is a. will be/spoke.

    Conjunctions

    • Exercise 9: "Unless" is used to indicate that something will happen or is true, only if a certain condition is met.
    • The correct answer is b. Unless.

    Adjectives

    • Exercise 10: "Unpredictable" means that something or someone is likely to do or happen in a way that is not expected.
    • The correct answer is d. unpredictable.

    Idiomatic Expressions

    • Exercise 11: The correct expression is "too much work".
    • The correct answer is b. too much/assistant.

    Pronouns

    • Exercise 12: The correct pronoun to use in this sentence is "her".
    • The correct answer is a. to her.

    Holiday Expressions

    • Exercise 13: The correct preposition to use in this sentence is "on".
    • The correct answer is a. on.

    Verb Forms

    • Exercise 14: The correct verb form to use in this sentence is "vandalise".
    • The correct answer is b. vandalise.

    Phrasal Verbs

    • Exercise 15: The correct phrasal verb to use in this sentence is "broke into".
    • The correct answer is d. broke into.

    Superlatives

    • Exercise 16: The correct superlative form to use in this sentence is "the most boring part of".
    • The correct answer is d. the most boring part of.

    Verb Forms

    • Exercise 17: The correct verb form to use in this sentence is "left".
    • The correct answer is a. left.

    Articles

    • Exercise 18: The correct article to use in this sentence is "A".
    • The correct answer is c. A/-.

    Conjunctions

    • Exercise 19: "However" is used to indicate a contrast or a surprise.
    • The correct answer is a. However.

    Verb Forms

    • Exercise 20: The correct verb form to use in this sentence is "apologized".
    • The correct answer is c. apologized.

    Phrases

    • Exercise 21: The correct phrase to use in this sentence is "in my opinion".
    • The correct answer is a. in my opinion.

    Vocabulary

    • Exercise 22: The correct question to ask in this sentence is "what do you mean".
    • The correct answer is a. do you mean.

    Passive Voice

    • Exercise 23: The correct passive voice to use in this sentence is "is used".
    • The correct answer is b. is used.

    Tenses

    • Exercise 24: The correct tense to use in this sentence is the present perfect.
    • The correct answer is c. hasn't been.

    Phrasal Verbs

    • Exercise 25: The correct phrasal verb to use in this sentence is "broke up".
    • The correct answer is a. broke.

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    This quiz tests your understanding of verb usage in English grammar, specifically in sentences that require specific verb forms.

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