English Grammar Practice Questions PDF

Instructions: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Abhor: a. To love b. To dislike strongly c. To accept d. To ignore 2. Amicable: a. Hostile b. Friendly c. Uninterested d. Cold 3. Arid: a. Lush b. Dry c. Wet d. Windy 4. Assent: a. Disagree b. Doubt c. Agree d....

Instructions: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the given word. 1. Abhor: a. To love b. To dislike strongly c. To accept d. To ignore 2. Amicable: a. Hostile b. Friendly c. Uninterested d. Cold 3. Arid: a. Lush b. Dry c. Wet d. Windy 4. Assent: a. Disagree b. Doubt c. Agree d. Refuse 5. Augment: a. Decrease b. Cut c. Expand d. Reduce 6. Avert: a. To cause b. To prevent c. To invite d. To accept 7. Atypical: a. Typical b. Usual c. Common d. Unusual 8. Audacious: a. Timid b. Shy c. Bold d. Weak 9. Autonomous: a. Dependent b. Independent c. Controlled d. Submissive 10. Benefactor: a. A person who receives help b. A person who gives help c. A person who needs help d. A person who dislikes help 11. Capricious: a. Predictable b. Unpredictable c. Constant d. Stable 12. Commendable: a. Unacceptable b. Questionable c. Praiseworthy d. Ignorable 13. Condone: a. To punish b. To disagree with c. To tolerate d. To oppose 14. Concise: a. Rambling b. Wordy c. Brief d. Long 15. Convivial: a. Unfriendly b. Quiet c. Social d. Lonely 16. Deceptive: a. Honest b. Trustworthy c. Misleading d. Clear 17. Deplete: a. To increase b. To fill c. To empty d. To rebuild 18. Egregious: a. Minor b. Outstanding c. Ordinary d. Shocking 19. Ephemeral: a. Permanent b. Lasting c. Brief d. Ancient 20. Exacerbate: a. To improve b. To lessen c. To worsen d. To calm Instructions: Choose the best way to combine the sentences, or the best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence. 1. The dog was very happy to see his owner. He wagged his tail excitedly. a. The dog was very happy to see his owner, he wagged his tail excitedly. b. The dog was very happy to see his owner, and wagged his tail excitedly. c. The dog was very happy to see his owner; he wagged his tail excitedly. d. The dog was very happy to see his owner, wagging his tail excitedly. 2. I went to the store. I wanted to buy groceries. a. I went to the store, because I wanted to buy groceries. b. I went to the store to buy groceries. c. Because I wanted to buy groceries, I went to the store. d. I went to the store, and I wanted to buy groceries. 3. The students were studying for the test. They wanted to get good grades. a. The students were studying for the test, but they wanted to get good grades. b. The students were studying for the test so they could get good grades. c. The students were studying for the test, and they wanted to get good grades. d. The students were studying for the test because they wanted to get good grades. 4. He ran quickly to the bus stop. He wanted to catch the bus. a. No change needed b. He ran quickly to the bus stop, so he could catch the bus. c. He ran quickly to the bus stop to catch the bus. d. He ran quickly to the bus stop because he wanted to catch the bus. 5. The flowers were very beautiful. But the vase was ugly. a. The flowers were very beautiful, but the vase was ugly. b. The flowers were very beautiful so the vase was ugly. c. The flowers were very beautiful, the vase was ugly. d. The flowers were very beautiful; the vase was ugly. **6. Despite the rain, the game continued. ** a. No change needed b. Although it was raining, c. Even though the rain was coming down, d. In spite of the fact that it rained, 7. She is one of the most talented singers in the world. a. No change needed b. She is among the most talented singers in the world. c. She is one of the talented singers in the world. d. She is one of the singers in the world who is very talented. 8. The book was so interesting, I read it in one day. a. The book was so interesting, I read it in one day. b. The book was very interesting, I read it in one day. c. The book was so interesting that I read it in one day. d. Because the book was very interesting, I read it in one day. 9. The student who forgot her lunch was hungry. a. No change needed b. The student, who forgot her lunch, was hungry. c. The student, forgetting her lunch, was hungry. d. The student, that forgot her lunch, was hungry. 10. The cat sat on the windowsill, watching the birds. a. No change needed b. Watching the birds, the cat sat on the windowsill. c. The cat sat on the windowsill, and he watched the birds. d. The cat sat on the windowsill and watched the birds. 11. The teacher explained the concept to the students. a. No change needed b. The teacher explained the concept for the students. c. The teacher explained the concept to the students. d. The teacher explained the concept with the students. 12. He ran quickly to the finish line. a. He ran quickly to the finish line. b. He ran fast to the finish line. c. He sprinted to the finish line. d. He dashed to the finish line. 13. The children played loudly in the park. a. No change needed b. The children played loud in the park. c. The children played louder in the park. d. The children were playing loudly in the park. 14. They went to the movies, and they ate popcorn. a. No change needed b. They went to the movies and ate popcorn. c. They went to the movies and then ate popcorn. d. They went to the movies, then ate popcorn. 15. I couldn't find my keys, so I was late for work. a. No change needed b. Because I couldn't find my keys, I was late for work. c. Since I couldn't find my keys, I was late for work. d. Although I couldn't find my keys, I was late for work. 16. The author's writing style was very unique. a. No change needed b. The author's writing style was unique. c. The author had a very unique writing style. d. The author wrote in a very unique style. 17. The music was so loud, I had to cover my ears. a. No change needed b. The music was very loud, I had to cover my ears. c. The music was so loud that I had to cover my ears. d. The music was too loud, I had to cover my ears. 18. The movie was so good, I watched it twice. a. No change needed b. The movie was very good, I watched it twice. c. The movie was so good that I watched it twice. d. The movie was so good that I wanted to watch it twice. **19. The restaurant was crowded, and the food was delicious. ** a. No change needed b. The restaurant was crowded; the food was delicious c. The restaurant was crowded, but the food was delicious. d. The restaurant was crowded, yet the food was delicious. 20. The dog was running down the street. a. No change needed b. The dog ran down the street. c. The dog had run down the street. d. The dog has run down the street.