Identify the abstract noun in this sentence:

The word patience in bold black text on a light purple background representing abstract noun example

Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly:

The bell rang; the students rushed into class.

Which word is functioning as a conjunction in this sentence?

The word but displayed in bold black font on a light beige background representing a conjunction.

Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence:

The word hear in bold black letters on a light blue background representing homophone choice.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

She packed three things: her coat, her lunch, and her notebook.

Find the modal verb in this sentence:

The word must in bold black font on a pink background, highlighting the modal verb concept.

Which word is a possessive pronoun?

The word Theirs displayed in bold black text on a pale yellow background representing a possessive pronoun.

Choose the sentence that avoids a run-on sentence:

I love reading books; I visit the library every week.

Identify the passive construction:

The class was praised by the teacher.

Which sentence contains a non-restrictive relative clause?

My brother, who lives in Bristol, is visiting.

Identify the coordinating conjunction:

The word so displayed in bold black text on a light purple background representing a coordinating conjunction.

Which word is a determiner in this sentence?

The word several shown in bold black text on a blue background, highlighting a determiner example.

Which word is an intensifier?

The word extremely shown as an example of an intensifier in bold black text on an orange background.

Choose the correct verb form:

The word is displayed in black bold font on a bright green background illustrating correct verb form choice.

Choose the sentence with a dangling modifier fixed correctly:

Running down the street, he felt his backpack fall off his shoulder.

Which word contains a suffix in this sentence?

The word kindness displayed in bold black text on a yellow background showing a suffix example

Identify the conditional sentence:

If it rains, we will stay inside.

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

She enjoys reading, swimming, and biking.

Find the subjunctive form:

Word be displayed in bold black font on a light green background related to finding subjunctive form.

Choose the sentence that contains an embedded clause:

The student who answered first won the prize.

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30 UK Grammar Questions That Seem Simple—Until You Actually Try Them

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From commas that change meaning to conditionals, embedded clauses, and grammar traps that catch even confident readers, this quiz is here to see whether your English instincts still hold up without spellcheck, autocorrect, or a red pen in sight.

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Emilu Premium 2 weeks ago (edited)

#15 - Don't judge me for my tastebuds, question. Let me eat children in peace. /s Also, I need to stop doing these quizzes because apparently my command of the English language is trash. *Sigh*

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KrazyChiMama 2 weeks ago

Snort laugh! (Eating children) We’re in the same boat on the command of the English language apparently! See above lol! :D

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KrazyChiMama 2 weeks ago

Meh…22/30 but I disagree with # 20…it should be are not is.

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martin734 Premium 2 weeks ago (edited)

I agree, if you are talking about more than one of something, you use are.

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Robert T 2 weeks ago

Still no idea what Standard English is.

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Isabel Galvez 2 weeks ago

27/30, not my native language, but I love grammar.

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moggiemoo 2 weeks ago

I'm English and I've never heard of half of the terms.

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Emilu Premium 2 weeks ago (edited)

#15 - Don't judge me for my tastebuds, question. Let me eat children in peace. /s Also, I need to stop doing these quizzes because apparently my command of the English language is trash. *Sigh*

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KrazyChiMama 2 weeks ago

Snort laugh! (Eating children) We’re in the same boat on the command of the English language apparently! See above lol! :D

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KrazyChiMama 2 weeks ago

Meh…22/30 but I disagree with # 20…it should be are not is.

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martin734 Premium 2 weeks ago (edited)

I agree, if you are talking about more than one of something, you use are.

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Robert T 2 weeks ago

Still no idea what Standard English is.

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Isabel Galvez 2 weeks ago

27/30, not my native language, but I love grammar.

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moggiemoo 2 weeks ago

I'm English and I've never heard of half of the terms.

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