Can You Pass This English Grammar Test?

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So, you think you have what it takes to pass our grammar test? We’ll be the judge of that!

Answer these questions about sentence structure and word usage to see if you’re a grammar genius or need to hit the books. We’ll start off easy, but don’t get too confident. Each question gets harder and harder!

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1. True or false: The first letter of the first word of a sentence should be capitalized.
  1. True
  2. False
2. Which of these sentences is grammatically correct?
  1. You’re looking good.
  2. Your looking good.
3. Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: I might want __ some money soon.
  1. To borrow
  2. Borrowing
4. Fill in the blank: My parents walk __ 30 minutes a day.
  1. For
  2. Since
5. Which part of speech is the bolded word in this sentence: If we finish our homework quickly , we can go to the movies.
  1. Adverb
  2. Conjunction
  3. Noun
6. Fill in the blank: There __ 12 eggs in the fridge.
  1. Are
  2. Is
7. Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: If I __ you, I would call her tonight.
  1. Were
  2. Was
8. Complete the sentence: We want the cars __ washed before Saturday.
  1. To be
  2. Be
9. Which of these sentences is a compound sentence?
  1. I like walking, but my dog likes running.
  2. I like walking on the beach with my dog.
10. Finish the sentence: Adjectives usually come ___.
  1. Before a noun
  2. After a noun
11. Which is the dependent clause in this sentence: I like him because he’s funny.
  1. Because he’s funny
  2. I like him
12. Which of these sentences has an irregular verb?
  1. I already did my homework.
  2. I already tried my homework.

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Basic English Grammar Rules

Writing can be hard—there are just so many rules! There’s no denying that the English language can be tricky, which is why we put together this quick list of basics to help you improve your grammar :

  • A sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop punctuation mark (period, question mark, or exclamation mark).
    • T he big dog sat on the couch.
  • The order of a basic positive sentence is Subject-Verb-Object (SVO).
    • Billy loves pancakes.
      • Billy = Subject
      • Loves = Verb
      • Pancakes = Object
  • The subject and verb of a sentence must agree in number. A singular subject needs a singular verb, and a plural subject needs a plural verb.
    • Singular: John works in Nashville.
    • Plural: Mary and Tommy work in Nashville.
  • Adjectives or describing words usually come before a noun.
    • I have a small dog.
  • The words “your” and “you’re” have different meanings. “You’re” is short for “you are.”
    • Here is your pizza.
    • You’re looking great!

These are only a handful of the many grammar rules in the English language! For more grammar tips and tricks, check out our “English Grammar” hub.

What is grammar? Grammar is a set of language “rules” about how words change form and combine to make sentences. [1] Grammar helps make your writing stronger and clearer.

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References

  1. ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/grammar