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7. C 8. C 9. D 10. B 11. On leaving the shopping plaza, Kate was robbed __________ purse. A. by her B. by hers C. of her D. of hers 12. If I had money, I __________ it now. A. will purchase B. would purchase C. would have purchased D. have purchased 13. The man __________ you met is an anchorperson. A. who B. whose C. whom D. which 14. The woman __________ is standing by the table works in electronic media. A. who B. whose C. whom D. which 15. He is looking for accommodation __________ in flat or shared house. A. both B. until C. neither D. either 16. You can go neither by train __________ by bus. A. no B. nor C. or D. and 17. Before designing a public park, the architect must __________ the public. A. consider B. considers C. recognize D. recognizes


18. When she was younger, she __________ five kilometers a day. A. walked B. had walked C. has been walking D. had been walking 19. The house is large __________ is quite old-fashioned. A. and B. or C. which D. but 20. We need to find __________ method to solve this problem. A. other B. the other C. another D. others ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST 11. C 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. C 21. The students in our school are __________ in other schools. A. smarter B. smarter than C. smarter than those D. more smarter than 22. The number of web entrepreneurs __________ increasing every year. A. is B. are C. has been D. have been 23. Write down __________ your name and roll number. A. both B. either C. neither


D. not only 24. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) burns less efficiently than gasoline __________. A. burn B. burns C. should burn D. would burn 25. Oxygen can be mixed with __________ gasses such as Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Chlorine. A. another like like B. another C. the other D. other 26. The man __________ wallet was stolen called the police. A. who B. whose C. whom D. which 27. The market is nearer to them than __________. A. we B. our self C. us D. ourselves 28. He takes his turn, and she takes __________. A. her B. hers C. herself D. himself 29. If I had had money, I __________ it yesterday. A. would purchase purchase B. would purchased C. would have purchase D. would have purchased 30. Kate, accompanied by her brother, __________ at the party. A. is B. are C. was D. were ANSWERS: GRAMMAR PRACTICE TEST 21. C


22. A 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. White ball __________ for the first time in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. A. used B. was used C. had used D. has been used 32. The new information on dengue virus caused panic in the public and government __________. _______ ___. A. like B. likely C. alike D. dislike 33. I cannot come to see you _________ tomorrow. A. by B. till C. until D. unless 34. He has been living in Switzerland _________ two years. A. for B. since C. from D. until 35. She is standing __________ her boyfriend. A. with B. by C. in D. for 36. He paid the dining bill __________ a credit card. A. with B. by C. in D. for


37. He did not give up __________. A. hope B. hopes C. to hope D. hoping 38. __________ the bad weather, the outdoor party was rescheduled. A. Because of of B. In order to C. Despite D. In spite of 39. __________ loosing the first match, our team has won the world cup. A. Because of of B. In order to C. Despite D. In spite of 40. Everyone at the party __________ amazed by his performance. A. is B. are C. were D. was ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR PRACTICE TEST 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. B 36. A 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. D 41. She __________ for the upcoming tennis tournament. A. trains B. is training C. will train D. is going to train 42. I __________ New Zealand next year. A. go B. will go C. am going


D. am going to 43. There are some vacant rooms __________ in flats and shared houses. A. both B. between C. either D. neither 44. The sun rises __________ the east. A. in B. on C. from D. towards 45. Nitrogen gas is in abundance __________ the Earth. A. in B. on C. above D. along 46. I was watching a TV program, when he __________ in. A. walk B. walks C. walked D. was walking 47. We are planning __________ out to dinner tonight. A. taking our our guests B. guests to take C. guests taking D. to take our guests 48. She took lessons __________ how to swim. A. learn B. for learning C. to learn D. learning 49. The class teacher __________ Anna move to another chair. A. allows B. allowed C. let D. permitted 50. He devotes much of his time __________ for the future. A. to planning planning


B. to plan C. plan D. planning ANSWERS: GRAMMAR SAMPLE TEST 41. B 42. D 43. A 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. D 48. C 49. C 50. A 51. For good health, she __________ bed earlier. A. should go B. should go to C. should goes D. should goes to 52. If you have time, you __________ the nature museum. A. should visit B. should visited C. have to visit D. would visit 53. It is our problem, not __________. A. their B. theirs C. there D. there's 54. The number of guests at the party __________ amazing. A. was B. were C. had D. have had 55. __________ 600 and 800 B.C, Olympics were held in Athens, Greece. A. During B. Until C. Unless D. Between


56. She __________ the driving test to get a license. A. should pass pass B. should has passed C. has to pass D. have to pass 57. As there were no buses, she __________ home last night. A. has to walk walk B. has to walked C. had to walk D. had to walked 58. __________ these books belong to? A. Who do B. Who does C. Whom do D. Whom does 59. If John __________ earlier, he would always be on time. A. get up B. got up C. had get up D. had got up 60. Jolie __________ a book yesterday. A. had read read B. readed C. red D. read ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR SAMPLE TEST 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61.

B A B A D C C A B D

It was raining yesterday, so we __________ out. A. did not go go B. did not went


C. would not go D. would not gone 62. I __________ what was happening. A. couldn't understood understood B. couldn't understand C. was not able to understood D. was not able to understand 63. If you work hard, you __________ good marks. A. would get get B. would got C. will get D. will got 64. If you __________ hard, you would not have failed in the exams. A. have work work B. have worked C. had work D. had worked 65. If the camera was working, we __________ a movie. A. could made made B. could make C. would made D. would make 66. Emma is getting __________ the car. A. of B. off C. out of D. out off 67. Near the London eye, there is a bridge __________ the Thames River. A. above B. over C. off D. towards 68. Michael is falling __________ the horse. A. from B. of C. off D. above 69. She is looking for a job in __________ electronic or print media.


A. B. C. D.

both between neither either

70. They could save money if they bought __________ furniture. A. economic economical al B. economic C. economize D. economics ANSWERS: TOEFL GRAMMAR TEST 61. A 62. B 63. C 64. D 65. B 66. C 67. B 68. C 69. D 70. A 71. I must get to the market before it __________. A. close B. closes C. closed D. has closed 72. One day people __________ to Moon. A. travel B. traveled C. will travel D. will be travelling 73. Olga __________ gym this evening. A. will go B. will goes C. is going D. is going to 74. Emma lives in Brighton, __________? A. doesn't she she B. don't she C. didn't she D. won't she


75. They will not come here, __________? A. won't they they B. won't them C. will they D. will them 76. The newly installed application sounds very __________. A. interest B. interested C. interestingly D. interesting 77. Our team played __________. A. bad B. badly C. good D. well done 78. Alice is not at home at the moment. She __________ work. A. is at B. is on C. was at D. was on 79. Alice, Anna and I __________ good friends. A. am B. was C. are D. been 80. I __________ my mobile phone yesterday. A. loss B. loose C. lose D. lost ANSWERS: TOEFL GRAMMAR PRACTICE TEST 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77.

B C D A C D B


78. A 79. C 80. D 81. My elder brother has got a motor bike but I __________. A. have not B. has not C. had not D. could not 82. What __________ to drink, tea or coffee? A. you would would like B. would you like C. you would liked D. would you liked 83. __________ for a concert this evening? A. Would you you went B. Would you going C. Would you like going D. Would you like to go 84. Are you interested in __________? A. Physics B. the Physics C. a Physics D. Physical 85. I bought some pictures when I was __________ holiday __________ December, and now I'm going to hang them __________ the wall. A. in, in, along along B. on, for, on C. on, in, on D. on, in, along 86. I am going __________ to watch a movie. A. cinema B. to cinema C. to a cinema D. to the cinema 87. Anna has finished her work, now she is __________ home. A. going B. going to C. going to the D. going towards the


88. Write your name and roll number __________ top of the page. A. at B. at the C. on D. on the 89. We came __________ the room and jumped __________ the swimming pool. A. out, in B. out, into C. out of, into D. out of, in 90. She lived __________ Australia __________ 2008 __________ 2015. A. in, during, till B. in, between, until C. in, from, till D. in, from, until ANSWERS: TOEFL GRAMMAR 81. A 82. B 83. D 84. A 85. C 86. D 87. A 88. B 89. C 90. D 91. Not only her parents __________ her class teacher __________ proud of her results. A. but also, was B. but also, were C. and also, was D. and also, were 92. Yesterday I got a call from my old friend, and he __________ me the whole story. A. tell B. tells C. told D. telling 93. Maldives is a country __________ thousands of islands, and it is __________ most dispersed country. A. made of, of, a B. made of, the


C. made up of, a D. made up of, the 94. You need to write your mobile number, while home address is __________. A. option B. options C. optional D. optionals 95. The problem is not _________ to one of internal. A. reduce B. reducible C. reliable D. reduction 96. They had been __________ false beliefs from their childhood. A. doctrinate doctrinated d B. indoctrine C. indoctrinated D. indoctrination 97. She is not willing to reveal the identity of her __________. A. inform B. informant C. informal D. information 98. Employs in this department always __________ close relations with each other. A. maintain B. maintains C. maintained D. maintenance 99. Emma is older __________ Alice, while Jolie is __________ oldest. A. than, an B. from, the C. then, the D. than, the 100. I can't walk anymore, I'm __________ tired. A. too B. so C. such D. so such ANSWERS: GRAMMAR PRACTICE QUESTIONS


91. A 92. C 93. D 94. C 95. B 96. C 97. B 98. A 99. D 100. A

Sounds of Animals and Birds Quizzes The following multiple choice questions (MCQs) are from the sounds of animals and birds. You can learn the related vocabulary at Sounds of Animals and Birdspage. Birds page. View answers to the quizzes at the bottom of the page.

Pages: 1 | 2


11. Camels __________ to vent out their feelings. A. howl B. cry C. grunt D. bleat 12. Horses began to __________ in the battlefield. A. growl B. low C. yelp D. neigh 13. Birds look charming when they __________ . A. hiss B. chirp C. chatter D. grunt 14. Wolves and jackals __________ at night. A. howl B. cry C. shriek D. roar 15. Crows began to __________ when the hunter aimed at them. A. sing B. caw C. chirp D. crow 16. Lions __________ in the forest. A. bark B. shriek C. roar D. howl 17. Dogs __________ at strangers. A. bleat B. grunt C. bark D. gibber 18. Eagles __________ at their prey. A. scream B. caw C. chirp


D. hiss 19. Lambs __________ very innocently. A. bellow B. bleat C. yelp D. scream 20. Owls___at night. A. hoot B. cry C. coo D. screech ANSWERS: SOUNDS OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS QUIZZES 11. C 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A

Synonyms Test Synonyms Test for English Learners. 1. ANOMALY A. Normal B. Straight C. Irregularity D. Integrity E. None of these 2. ABSTRUSE A. Showy B. Evident C. To prove something D. Skillful E. Concealed 3. VACOUS A. Stupid B. Truthfulness C. Ravenous D. Dreamer


E. Confused 4. PRAGMATIC A. Practical B. Magnetic C. Liar D. Arrogant E. Uncertain 5. PROBITY A. Probabilit Probability y B. Honesty C. Peaceful D. Carelessness E. Extraordinary 6. MINATORY A. Managin Managing g B. Moving C. Threatening D. Cheating E. None of these 7. TOUCHSTONE A. Very hard stone B. Criteria C. Static D. Comfortable E. Path 8. ACRIMONIOUS A. Bitter B. Cheap C. Expensive D. Momentary E. Affection 9. BROOK A. Friend B. Tolerate C. Enemy D. Polish E. Fraud 10. SUCCINCT A. Concise


B. C. D. E.

Tranquil Ratify Slowly Superficial ANSWERS: SYNONYMS TEST

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

C E A A B C B A B A

Antonyms Test Antonyms Antonym s Test for English Learners.

1. FOE A. Friend B. Enemy C. Foul D. Fail E. Fraud 2. CONSENSUS A. Agreem Agreement ent B. Disagreement C. Quality D. Special case E. Bold 3. FECKLESS A. Weak B. Careful C. Careless D. Unlucky E. None of these 4. MELANCHOLY A. Sorrowfu Sorrowfull B. Happy C. Confused D. Convicted


E. None of these 5. EMINENT A. Famous B. Sad C. Imminent D. Happy E. Unknown 6. PARTISAN A. Neutral B. Popular C. Biased D. Apart E. Stubborn 7. NEPOTISM A. Query B. Favoritism C. Impartial D. Neophyte E. Nearness 8. ENIGMA A. Mystery B. Postmortem C. Demise D. Understood E. Frightened 9. CAPRICIOUS A. Intrinsic B. Certain C. Rest D. Shaky E. Copy 10. AFFRONT A. Praise B. To insult C. To face D. Confront E. To remove ANSWERS: ANTONYMS TEST 1. A 2. B


3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

B B E A C D B A

Word Choice Test Word Choice Test for English Learners.

1. I cannot concentrate, here is too much __________. A. detraction B. distraction C. people D. sound E. contraction 2. It is expected that the assembly will _________ these treaties. A. force B. ratify C. notify D. signify E. check 3. Oil is mostly _________ by trucks in Pakistan. A. transfer B. transmit C. transport D. travel E. deliver 4. Bus _________ are going to increase. A. fees B. rates C. bills D. credits E. fares 5. Pakistani __________ met his counterpart in London. A. console B. counsel C. councel D. consul


E. council 6. Children like to watch science __________ movies. A. fiction B. faction C. fraction D. fallacy E. friction 7. This account is exempted exempted from __________ charges. A. tax B. bevy C. levy D. interest E. taxation 8. His believe that he could do this, is his __________. A. allusion B. illusion C. delusion D. depict E. addict 9. You are wearing an army's uniform, but the __________ is missing. A. epic B. epoch C. epithet D. epicure E. epaulet 10. University professors visit the website www.sheir.org and ___________ the data. A. inform B. appraise C. apprise D. amended E. commended ANSWERS: WORD CHOICE TEST 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. E 6. A 7. C 8. D


9. B 10. A

LIST-1 Test

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Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1. BESEECH A. starving B. implore C. weak D. highly skilled 2. RAVENOUS A. starving B. voracious C. easily broken D. highly skilled Choose the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pairs of words in capital. 3. INTEREST : USURY A. frugal : fragile fragile B. enmity : friend C. sand : dune D. frugality : parsimony Fill in the blanks with suitable choices. 4. Kindly ask him to play the piano, he is a __________ pianist. A. fragile B. virtuoso C. voracious D. vulnerable 5. Please be careful, the luggage contains __________ items. A. fragile B. virtuoso C. voracious D. vulnerable 6. Due to gas leakage, all people especially children are A. fragile


B. virtuoso C. vulnerable D. voracious ANSWERS: ENGLISH VOCABULARY TEST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

B A D B A C

LIST-2 Test

■ List-2 vocabulary ■ Back to Vocabulary Lists

Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1. VILIFY A. hatred B. adumbrate C. slander D. malign 2. ADUMBRATE A. hatred B. outline C. corpse D. dead body 3. CADAVER A. hatred B. outline C. corpse D. friendship Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 4. CACOPHONY A. euphony B. cadaver C. hatred D. voracious 5. ENMITY


A. B. C. D.

euphony cadaver hatred friendship

Fill in the blanks with suitable choices. 6. Nowadays __________ attacks are common in the politics, and people do not bother to tell lie. A. skilled B. voracious C. slanderous D. biased 7. He is a __________ person, he eats all the time. A. skilled B. voracious C. slanderous D. biased ANSWERS: ENGLISH VOCABULARY LIST TEST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

D B C A D C B

LIST-3 Test

■ List-3 Vocabulary ■ Back to Vocabulary Lists

Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1. VENERATE A. deny B. revere C. truthfulness D. carelessness 2. DISAVOW A. deny B. revere C. truthfulness


D. carelessness 3. VERACITY A. revere B. carefulness C. truthfulness D. carelessness Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 4. SEDULITY A. disparage B. largess C. truthfulness D. carelessness 5. CUPIDITY A. disparage B. largess C. truthfulness D. carelessness Fill in the blanks with suitable choices. 6. As a result of the __________, no one can trade with this country. A. enigma B. embargo C. vicious D. voracious 7. Hyena is a __________ animal. A. enigma B. embargo C. vicious D. voracious 8. In A. B. C. D.

spite of extensive research, formula for generating prime numbers is still a/an enigma embargo vicious voracious ANSWERS: ENGLISH VOCABULARY PREPARATION TEST

1. B 2. A 3. C


4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

D B B C A

LIST-4 Test


Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1. COSSET A. honor B. maze C. pamper D. tearful 2. LABYRINTH A. honor B. maze C. greed D. tearful 3. LACHRYMOSE A. honor B. morose C. greed D. tearful Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 4. OPPROBRIUM A. laziness B. honor C. puzzle D. tearful 5. ZEAL A. apathy B. bravery C. nadir D. wisdom 6. ZENITH


A. B. C. D.

apathy bravery nadir wisdom

Fill in the blanks with suitable choices. 7. I thought my answer was correct, but it was __________. A. erroneou erroneous s B. exorbitant C. exonerate D. exodus 8. Because of gas leakage on a large scale, there was a/an __________ from this city last year. A. erroneou erroneous s B. exorbitant C. exonerate D. exodus ANSWERS: ENGLISH VOCABULARY TEST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

C B D B A C A D

LIST-5 Test


Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1. VENTURESOME A. daring B. fleeting C. evanescent D. traitor 2. EVANESCENT A. extraneo extraneous us B. fleeting C. evanescent


D. traitor Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 3. JUDAS A. relevant B. irrelevant C. traitor D. faithful 4. EXTRANEOUS A. relevant B. irrelevant C. traitor D. faithful Choose the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pairs of words in capital. 5. SEISMOGRAPH : EARTHQUAKE A. water : tsunami B. electricity : voltage C. thermometer : temperature D. snow : drift 6. JOY : ECSTACY A. like : dislike B. interest : fascinate C. information : privacy D. join : conjoin Fill in the blanks with suitable choices. 7. He was __________ __________ from all charges leveled against him. A. apprehe apprehended nded B. judged C. enigmatic D. exonerated 8. Fares are __________ high in this city. A. fascinated fascinatedly ly B. extraneously C. exorbitantly D. passionately ANSWERS: ENGLISH VOCABULARY TEST 1. A


2. 3. 4. 5.

B D A C seismograph is an instrument used to measure earthquake, as thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature. 6. B ecstasy is an extreme form of joy, as fascinate is an extreme form of like. 7. D 8. C

LIST-6 Test


Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1. DISCLOSE A. closed B. hatred C. reveal D. just open 2. ANIMOSITY A. hesitation B. hostility C. disagreement D. moisture Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 3. CONCORD A. agreem agreement ent B. concoct C. hesitation D. discord 4. RELUCTANT A. inclined B. disinclined C. agile D. clumsy Choose the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pairs of words in capital. 5. AIRPLANE : HANGER A. automob automobile ile : garage


B. ship : seaport C. train : station D. bus : bus stop 6. FELICITY : SORROW A. smile : amusement amusement B. anger : frown C. running : tired D. agility : clumsiness ANSWERS: ENGLISH VOCABULARY TEST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

C B D A A airplanes are kept in hanger as automobiles are kept in garage. D felicity and sorrow are opposite as agility and clumsiness are opposite.

LIST-7 Test


Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1. ANNOY A. effective B. hatred C. suppress D. bother 2. CONJOIN A. hesitation B. guess C. to join together D. to prevent 3. CONJECTURE A. hesitation B. guess C. inclination D. to prevent 4. EFFICACY A. effectiven effectiveness ess B. hostility


C. front side D. sorrowful Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 5. DISSEMINATE A. haughty B. ebullient C. suppress D. discord 6. OBSEQUIOUS A. haughty B. disinclined C. agile D. clumsy 7. SATURNINE A. judas B. inclined C. vilification D. ebullient ANSWERS: ENGLISH VOCABULARY TEST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

D C B A C A D

LIST-8 Test


Choose the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. 1. AGONIZING A. bold B. risky C. painful D. skilled 2. DICEY


A. B. C. D.

bold risky happiness skilled

3. DISCERN A. stern B. belittle C. to degrade D. to recognize 4. AUDICIOUS A. bold B. rude C. strange D. belittle 5. DISPARAGE A. bold B. rude C. strange D. belittle 6. CURATIVE A. effective B. hostile C. healing D. sorrowful 7. DEXTEROUS A. bold B. risky C. painful D. skilled 8. DISPASSIONATE A. passionat passionate e B. impartial C. zealot D. neophyte ANSWERS: ENGLISH VOCABULARY TEST 1. C 2. B 3. D


4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

A D C D B

Word Choice Grammar Test Word Choice (Grammar) Test for English Learners.

1. I am afraid __________ cats. A. to B. from C. of D. with E. by 2. We did not have __________ questions for the lecturer. A. none B. any C. some D. no E. more 3. Octopuses have not only large brains __________ also a well-developed nervous system. A. but B. and C. are D. and have E. or 4. The manager __________ everyone go home an hour early on Friday afternoon. A. allowed B. let C. permitted D. got E. asked 5. He came in Karachi __________ August 14, 2010. A. in B. on C. for D. from E. with 6. Bilal is not receiving the call. He is __________ at work.


A. B. C. D. E.

already still yet looking no longer

7. Bilal is getting __________ the car. A. out of B. out C. out from D. out through E. outside 8. Saad is travelli travelling ng __________ the school. A. to B. towards C. off D. through E. None of these 9. They went __________ the rain. A. despite B. in spite C. under D. avoiding E. and enjoy 10. I was surprised by the large __________ people who came. A. number of of B. amount of C. sum of D. total of E. some of ANSWERS: WORD CHOICE (GRAMMAR) TEST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

C B A B B B A B A A

English Grammar Quiz


The following English grammar multiple choice questions (MCQs) are based on parts of speech. View answers to the English Grammar quizzes at the bottom of the page.

Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 NOTE: Identify parts of speech in brackets. 1. I saw a woman walking (along) the road. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 2. Still waters run (deep). A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 3. She (as well as) as) her sister is engaged. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 4. This golden golden ring ring is too (costly) (costly) to purchase. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 5. I would rather die (than) beg. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 6. This politician politician is notoriou notorious s (for) (for) corruption. corruption. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 7. You will not not get your your aim in life (unless) you work hard hard for it. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition


D. Conjunction 8. Better to be untaught than (ill (ill-taught). -taught). A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 9. The hunter aimed (at) the dove. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 10. It is (between) you and me. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUIZ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

C A D B D C D B C C

English Grammar Quizzes The following English grammar multiple choice questions (MCQs) are based on parts of speech. View answers to the English Grammar quizzes at the bottom of the page.

Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 NOTE: Identify parts of speech in brackets. 11. A quick brown fox jumps (over) the lazy dog. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 12. She (dyed) her hair black. A. Noun


B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article 13. Justice delayed is (justice) denied. A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article 14. A cat may look at (a) king. A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article 15. A (chain) is as strong as its weakest link. A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article 16. Terrorists (exploded) the bridge. A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article 17. A burnt child dreads (the) fire. A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article 18. Discretion is the best part of (valour). A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article 19. Faint heart never (won) fair lady. A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article


20. A great talker is a great (liar). A. Noun B. Pronoun C. Verb D. Article ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUIZZES 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

C C A D A C D A C A

Parts of Speech Quiz The following English grammar multiple choice questions (MCQs) are based on parts of speech. View answers to the English Grammar quizzes at the bottom of the page.

Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 NOTE: Identify parts of speech in brackets. 21. A (drowning) man catches at a straw. A. Participle B. Gerund C. Infinitive D. Complement 22. (Seeing) is believing. A. Participle B. Gerund C. Infinitive D. Complement 23. Flowers Fl owers look (beautiful). A. Participle B. Gerund C. Infinitive D. Complement 24. Eat (to live), but do not live to eat. A. Participle B. Gerund C. Infinitive


D. Complement 25. (Smoking) is injurious i njurious to health. A. Participle B. Gerund C. Infinitive D. Complement 26. Fire is a good servant but (a bad master). A. Participle B. Gerund C. Infinitive D. Complement 27. A new broom sweeps (clean). A. Participle B. Gerund C. Infinitive D. Complement 28. Experience is (the best teacher). A. Participle B. Gerund C. Infinitive D. Complement 29. Too (many) cooks spoil the broth. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction 30. A (watched) pot never boils. A. Adverb B. Adjective C. Preposition D. Conjunction ANSWERS: PARTS OF SPEECH QUIZ 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.

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