Grammar Quiz: Comparisons and Tenses

Study Notes

Grammar Review

As... as

Used to compare two things that are equal in some way
Form: as + adjective + as
Example: "He is as tall as his brother."

Comparative Adjectives

Used to compare two things that are different in some way
Form: more + adjective (for regular adjectives) or irregular comparative form
Example: "This cake is more delicious than the one we had yesterday."

Superlative Adjectives

Used to compare one thing to all others
Form: the most + adjective (for regular adjectives) or irregular superlative form
Example: "This is the most beautiful beach I have ever seen."

Grammar Should

Used to express obligation, recommendation, or advisability
Form: should + base form of verb
Example: "You should try to eat more vegetables."

Prepositions

Words that show relationships between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
Examples: in, on, at, by, with, etc.
Example: "I'm meeting my friend at the park."

Past Simple

Used to describe completed actions in the past
Form: verb + -ed (for regular verbs) or irregular form
Example: "I went to the movies last night."

Past Continuous

Used to describe ongoing actions in the past
Form: was/were + verb + -ing
Example: "I was studying for my exam at 10pm."

Future Simple

Used to describe future actions that are not certain
Form: will + base form of verb
Example: "I will finish my project by tomorrow."

Future Going To

Used to describe future actions that are planned or intended
Form: be going to + base form of verb
Example: "I am going to visit my family next weekend."

Description

Test your knowledge of grammar concepts such as as... as constructions, comparative and superlative adjectives, verb tenses including past simple and past continuous, and futures simple and going to. See how well you understand these grammar rules!