Grammar Practice Quiz

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When did the teacher warn us that there was only ten minutes left in the examination?

The moment I had started the final section of the examination paper

Scarcely had I started the final section of the examination paper (correct)

Once I had started the final section of the examination paper

Only if I had started the final section of the examination paper

How did the British biathlon team manage to enter a team in the European Championships?

Despite receiving virtually no sponsorship (correct)

As they received virtually no sponsorship

Yet they received virtually no sponsorship

For they received virtually no sponsorship

How has the harbour in the speaker's hometown changed over time?

Despite being an eyesore when I was a child, today it is the most beautiful spot in town

As it was an eyesore when I was a child, today it is the most beautiful spot in town

Because it was an eyesore when I was a child, today it is the most beautiful spot in town

Although it was an eyesore when I was a child, today it is the most beautiful spot in town (correct)

What is the consequence of signing a business contract?

Once you have signed the contract, it will be irreversible Signup and view all the answers

How did the speaker feel about the beautiful places they saw during their trip?

We saw such beautiful places that we can't decide which one we liked most Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the deforestation of eastern Tibet by Chinese colonisers?

As a result of Bangladesh suffers more floods than ever before Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the volunteers in the charity?

Thanks to the volunteers of this charity, the homeless of this town get a hot meal and somewhere to sleep at night Signup and view all the answers

What effect does cooking have on food physically or chemically?

it makes them more palatable and more easily digested Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's attitude towards attending a lecture in the rain?

they can't bear the idea of it Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's experience with eating hot food in Ethiopia?

they were used to it and found it normal Signup and view all the answers

What was the expected outcome of the election for the party in question?

it was expected to receive more votes than it did Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude of the United States towards certain kinds of material?

it is reluctant to allow them Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the speaker's careful reading of their assignment?

they still missed a few errors Signup and view all the answers

What is the scene before the man a symbol of?

the most beautiful place he has ever seen Signup and view all the answers

What is the father's action towards his son?

he is checking his son's temperature regularly Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Grammar Exercises

Exercise 26: Identifies the correct sentence structure when describing a time constraint.
Exercise 27: Demonstrates the use of contrasting conjunctions to express unexpected outcomes.
Exercise 28: Shows how to contrast two opposing ideas about a place using conjunctions.
Exercise 29: Highlights the importance of considering terms before signing a contract.
Exercise 30: Introduces a Swedish government agency responsible for product labeling.

Contrast and Concession

Exercise 31: Uses correlative conjunctions to express equal or contrasting ideas.
Exercise 32: Demonstrates the use of subordinating conjunctions to express cause-and-effect relationships.
Exercise 33: Highlights the importance of volunteers in providing for the homeless.
Exercise 34: Contrasts the work of different artists in creating abstract relationships.

Comparative and Superlative Forms

Exercise 35: Identifies the best conductor of electricity among metals.
Exercise 36: Compares two methods of weight loss.
Exercise 37: Explains the physical and chemical changes that occur during cooking.

Verb Tenses and Clauses

Exercise 38: Demonstrates the correct use of verb tenses in expressing appreciation.
Exercise 39: Highlights the difference between listening and putting up a tent in the rain.
Exercise 40: Uses the correct verb tense to describe a past event.
Exercise 41: Identifies the correct verb form to describe the influence of a famous artist.

Clauses and Modifiers

Exercise 42: Demonstrates the use of correlative conjunctions to express contrasting ideas.
Exercise 43: Highlights the correct use of comparative forms to express unexpected outcomes.
Exercise 44: Explains the restrictions on freedom of expression in the United States.
Exercise 45: Shows the importance of proofreading assignments carefully.
Exercise 46: Describes the use of superlative forms to express extreme beauty.

Time and Cause-and-Effect Relationships

Exercise 47: Demonstrates the correct use of verb tenses to describe a continuous action.
Exercise 48: Highlights the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges.

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Practice your grammar skills with this quiz, featuring sentence completion exercises. Improve your English language proficiency with these challenging questions.