English
MCQS
A. Verb
B. Noun
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
A "book" is a noun, representing a tangible item.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Pronoun
"Quickly" is an adverb, describing how an action occurs.
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Adjective
"Gracefully" modifies the verb "danced," making it an adverb.
A. Pronoun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Conjunction
"Myself" is a reflexive pronoun.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Preposition
"Happily" is an adverb expressing the manner of an action.
A. Red
B. Car
C. The
D. The red car
"Red" is the adjective modifying the noun "car."
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"After" is a preposition indicating time or sequence.
A. They
B. Went
C. To
D. Store
"They" is the pronoun representing the subject.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Preposition
"Underneath" is a preposition indicating location.
A. She
B. Likes
C. Both
D. Chocolate
"And" is the conjunction connecting chocolate and vanilla.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Every" is an adjective modifying a noun.
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Adjective
"Loudly" is an adverb describing the verb "meowed."
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Preposition
"On" is a preposition indicating location or direction.
A. She
B. Is
C. Singing
D. Singing
"Singing" is the verb in the present continuous tense.
A. He
B. Works
C. Diligently
D. He works diligently
"Diligently" is the adverb modifying the verb "works."
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"Between" is a preposition indicating location.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Happy" is an adjective describing a state or emotion.
A. They
B. Have
C. Finished
D. Homework
"They" is the pronoun representing the subject.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Pronoun
"Never" is an adverb indicating the frequency of an action.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Preposition
"Beneath" is a preposition indicating location.
A. She
B. Wanted
C. But
D. Too
"But" is the conjunction connecting two contrasting ideas.
A. Old
B. House
C. The
D. The old house
"Old" is the adjective modifying the noun "house."
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"During" is a preposition indicating a period of time.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Excited" is an adjective expressing a state or emotion.
A. They
B. Have been
C. Studying
D. Studying
"Studying" is the verb in the present perfect continuous tense.
A. He
B. Ate
C. His
D. Quickly
"Quickly" is the adverb describing how he ate his dinner.
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"Around" is a preposition indicating location.
A. She
B. Is
C. Watching
D. Them
"Them" is the pronoun representing the object.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Pronoun
"Always" is an adverb indicating the frequency of an action.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Preposition
"Beyond" is a preposition indicating location.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Benevolent" is an adjective describing a quality or attribute.
A. He
B. Is
C. Both
D. Smart
"And" is the conjunction connecting two similar ideas.
A. Tall
B. Mountain
C. The
D. The tall mountain
"Tall" is the adjective modifying the noun "mountain."
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"Throughout" is a preposition indicating a span of time.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Curious" is an adjective expressing a state or quality.
A. I
B. Saw
C. Her
D. At the store
"Her" is the pronoun representing the object of the action.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Pronoun
"Usually" is an adverb indicating the typical frequency of an action.
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Adjective
"Beautifully" is an adverb describing the verb "sets."
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Blessing" is a noun representing a state or act of being blessed.
A. They
B. Were
C. Sleeping
D. They were sleeping
"Sleeping" is the verb in the past continuous tense.
A. She
B. Speaks
C. Fluently
D. She speaks fluently
"Fluently" is the adverb describing how she speaks.
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"Inside" is a preposition indicating location.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Courageous" is an adjective describing a quality or attribute.
A. She
B. Wanted
C. Yet
D. Too
"Yet" is the conjunction connecting two contrasting ideas.
A. Friendly
B. Neighbor
C. The
D. The friendly neighbor
"Friendly" is the adjective modifying the noun "neighbor."
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"Along" is a preposition indicating direction or proximity.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Sorrowful" is an adjective expressing a state or emotion.
A. We
B. Are
C. Going
D. The party
"We" is the pronoun representing the subject.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Pronoun
"Sometimes" is an adverb indicating occasional frequency.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Understanding" is a noun representing the quality of comprehension.
A. They
B. Will
C. Play
D. They will play tomorrow
"Play" is the verb in the future tense.
A. He
B. Reads
C. Slowly
D. He reads slowly
"Slowly" is the adverb describing how he reads.
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"Through" is a preposition indicating passage or direction.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Verb
"Forgotten" is the past participle of the verb "forget."
A. She
B. Likes
C. Both
D. Coffee
"And" is the conjunction connecting two similar ideas.
A. Mysterious
B. Stranger
C. The
D. The mysterious stranger
"Mysterious" is the adjective modifying the noun "stranger."
A. Adjective
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Noun
"Near" is a preposition indicating proximity or location.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
"Knowledgeable" is an adjective describing a quality or attribute.
A. It
B. Is
C. Raining
D. It is raining
"It" is the pronoun representing the subject.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Pronoun
"Often" is an adverb indicating frequent occurrence.
A. The cat
B. Is
C. Sleeping
D. Cat
"The cat" is the subject of the sentence.
A. She
B. Dances
C. Gracefully
D. She dances gracefully
"Dances gracefully" is the predicate of the sentence.
A. The dog barked
B. Although the dog barked, the cat slept
C. Barking loudly, the dog woke everyone up
D. Running fast, the cat chased the mouse
"The dog barked" is a simple sentence with one independent clause.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
This sentence contains both independent and dependent clauses, making it compound-complex.
A. John
B. And
C. Went
D. Store
"And" is the conjunction connecting two subjects in a compound sentence.
A. She
B. Bought
C. A new car
D. Car
"A new car" is the direct object of the verb "bought."
A. He
B. Likes
C. But
D. Tea
"But" is the coordinating conjunction connecting two contrasting ideas.
A. The cat is black.
B. Black the cat is.
C. Is black cat the.
D. Cat black the is.
"The cat is black." follows the standard subject-verb-object sentence structure.
A. After finishing his homework
B. Tom
C. Went
D. To bed
"After finishing his homework" is the dependent clause.
A. She
B. Gave
C. Him a book
D. Book
"Him" is the indirect object in the sentence.
A. Although
B. It
C. Rained
D. Continued
"Although" is the subordinating conjunction introducing a dependent clause.
A. The sun is shining.
B. I will go for a walk.
C. Although it's cold, the sky is clear.
D. She loves to read books.
"Although it's cold, the sky is clear." is a compound sentence with two independent clauses.
A. John
B. Lost
C. His keys
D. Door
"John" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he."
A. The cat
B. Slept
C. On the windowsill
D. Windowsill
"On the windowsill" is the prepositional phrase.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
This sentence is complex, containing one independent clause and one dependent clause.
A. She ran quickly
B. To catch
C. The bus
D. Ran quickly
"Quickly" is the adverbial phrase modifying the verb "ran."
A. Wow
B. That
C. Was
D. Amazing
"Wow" is the interjection expressing surprise or excitement.
A. Walking in the park, the flowers bloomed.
B. In the park walking, the flowers bloomed.
C. The flowers bloomed walking in the park.
D. The flowers walking in the park bloomed.
"Walking in the park, the flowers bloomed." follows a correct sentence structure.
A. The student who studied the hardest
B. Studied
C. The hardest
D. Highest grade
"Who studied the hardest" is the relative clause modifying "The student."
A. She is a doctor
B. Is
C. A doctor
D. Doctor
"Doctor" is the predicate nominative renaming the subject "She."
A. Either, you
B. Come early
C. Or, we start
D. Without you
"Either...or" is a pair of correlative conjunctions.
A. The cat sat on the mat.
B. On the mat sat the cat.
C. Sat the cat on the mat.
D. The mat sat on the cat.
"The cat sat on the mat." follows a standard sentence structure.
A. I have a friend who can speak multiple languages
B. Have
C. A friend who can speak multiple languages
D. Languages
"Who can speak multiple languages" is the adjective clause modifying "a friend."
A. Swimming in the ocean
B. Is
C. My favorite activity
D. Activity
"Swimming in the ocean" is the gerund phrase.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
This sentence is complex, containing one independent clause and one dependent clause.
A. The cake, which
B. Was
C. Chocolate
D. Tasted
"Which" is the relative pronoun introducing the relative clause.
A. Go to the store.
B. Is she going to the store?
C. They are going to the store.
D. Have they gone to the store?
"Go to the store" is an imperative sentence.
A. The sky
B. Looks
C. Clear
D. Sky
"Clear" is the predicate adjective describing the subject "The sky."
A. My best friend
B. A talented musician
C. Is performing
D. Tonight
"A talented musician" is the appositive phrase providing additional information about "My best friend."
A. Running in the field, the ball was kicked.
B. The ball was kicked in the field running.
C. The ball running in the field was kicked.
D. The ball, running in the field, was kicked.
"The ball, running in the field, was kicked." follows a correct sentence structure.
A. John and Sarah
B. Went
C. To the movies
D. Movies
"John and Sarah" is the compound subject.
A. While he was studying
B. He was studying
C. The phone rang
D. The phone
"While he was studying" is the adverbial clause indicating the timing of the phone ringing.
A. The river flowed gently.
B. Gently flowed the river.
C. Flowed gently the river.
D. Gently the river flowed.
"The river flowed gently." follows a standard sentence structure.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
This sentence is complex, containing one independent clause and one dependent clause.
A. My sister, a doctor
B. Lives in
C. New York
D. In New York
"A doctor" is the appositive phrase providing additional information about "My sister."
A. The keys are
B. On the kitchen
C. Counter
D. Kitchen counter
"On the kitchen counter" is the prepositional phrase.
A. The winner is Susan
B. Is
C. Susan
D. Winner
"Susan" is the predicate nominative renaming the subject "The winner."
A. He reads a book.
B. He is reading a book.
C. Although he is reading a book, he is still bored.
D. They both read a book.
"Although he is reading a book, he is still bored." is a compound sentence.
A. My cat, with the fluffy tail
B. Is sleeping
C. Sleeping
D. Fluffy tail
"With the fluffy tail" is the parenthetical element providing additional information about "My cat."
A. Swimming with dolphins
B. Is a magical experience
C. Magical experience
D. Experience
"Swimming with dolphins" is the gerund phrase.
A. She wanted to go
B. But
C. It was too late
D. Too late
"But" is the coordinating conjunction connecting two independent clauses.
A. Happily, she accepted the award.
B. The award she accepted happily.
C. Accepted the award happily she.
D. She happily accepted the award.
"She happily accepted the award." follows a correct sentence structure.
A. The concert, which
B. Lasted
C. Three hours
D. Was amazing
"Which" is the relative pronoun introducing the relative clause.
A. Either, you
B. Come early
C. Or, we start
D. Without you
"Either...or" is a pair of correlative conjunctions.
A. She plans to visit
B. Her grandparents
C. To visit her grandparents
D. Grandparents
"To visit her grandparents" is the infinitive phrase.
A. Excitedly, they opened the gift.
B. The gift they opened excitedly.
C. Opened the gift excitedly they.
D. They excitedly opened the gift.
"They excitedly opened the gift." follows a correct sentence structure.
A. He laughed and danced
B. All night
C. Danced all night
D. All night
"He laughed and danced" is the compound predicate.
A. The book on the shelf
B. Is mine
C. On the shelf
D. The shelf
"On the shelf" is the prepositional phrase.
A. The girl who won the race
B. Won
C. The race
D. My sister
"Who won the race" is the adjective clause modifying "The girl."
A. They are going to the store.
B. Is she going to the store?
C. Go to the store.
D. Have they gone to the store?
"Go to the store" is an imperative sentence.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
This sentence is complex, containing one independent clause and one dependent clause.
A. The dog with the wagging tail
B. Is friendly
C. With the wagging tail
D. The wagging tail
"With the wagging tail" is the participial phrase.
A. The movie was exciting
B. Was
C. Exciting
D. Movie
"Exciting" is the predicate adjective describing the subject "The movie."
A. Outside the window, the rain poured.
B. The rain poured outside the window.
C. Poured the rain outside the window.
D. The window outside, the rain poured.
"The rain poured outside the window." follows a correct sentence structure.
A. The children
B. Played with
C. Their toys
D. They
"The children" is the antecedent of the pronoun "they."
A. Before the storm arrived
B. The storm arrived
C. They secured
D. The windows
"Before the storm arrived" is the adverbial clause indicating the timing of securing the windows.
A. The flowers bloomed.
B. The sun is shining.
C. Although the sun is shining, the flowers bloomed.
D. They are watering the plants.
"Although the sun is shining, the flowers bloomed." is a compound sentence.
A. She sings beautifully
B. Beautifully
C. She sings
D. Sings beautifully
"Beautifully" is the adverbial phrase modifying the verb "sings."
A. Neither, nor
B. The cat
C. Likes
D. Vegetables
"Neither...nor" is a pair of correlative conjunctions.
A. The cat and the dog
B. Are playing
C. In the yard
D. Playing in the yard
"The cat and the dog" is the compound subject.
A. She don't like pizza.
B. She doesn't like pizza.
C. She not likes pizza.
D. She isn't like pizza.
The correct form is "She doesn't like pizza," using the contraction for "does not."
A. The team are playing well.
B. The team am playing well.
C. The team is playing well.
D. The team be playing well.
The correct form is "The team is playing well," where the singular subject "team" agrees with the singular verb "is."
A. I love hiking but, I hate camping.
B. I love hiking but; I hate camping.
C. I love hiking, but I hate camping.
D. I love hiking but I hate camping.
The correct punctuation is to use a comma before the coordinating conjunction "but" to separate independent clauses.
A. The dogs toys are scattered.
B. The dog's toys are scattered.
C. The dogs' toys are scattered.
D. The dogs toys' are scattered.
The correct form is "The dog's toys are scattered," indicating possession by a singular dog.
A. She is more taller than her sister.
B. She is tallest in her family.
C. She is more tall than her sister.
D. She is taller than her sister.
The correct form is "She is taller than her sister," using the comparative form "taller" for two items.
A. Him and I went to the store.
B. He and me went to the store.
C. Him and me went to the store.
D. He and I went to the store.
The correct form is "He and I went to the store," using subject pronouns before the verb.
A. Neither of the boys is coming to the party.
B. Neither of the boys am coming to the party.
C. Neither of the boys be coming to the party.
D. Neither of the boys are coming to the parties.
The correct form is "Neither of the boys is coming to the party," indicating singular agreement.
A. She enjoyed the movie however, she found it too long.
B. She enjoyed the movie, however, she found it too long.
C. She enjoyed the movie; however, she found it too long.
D. She enjoyed the movie, however; she found it too long.
The correct form is "She enjoyed the movie; however, she found it too long," using a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb.
A. Each of the students has completed their assignments.
B. Each of the students have completed their assignments.
C. Each of the students are completed their assignments.
D. Each of the students has completed his assignments.
The correct form is "Each of the students has completed their assignments," using singular agreement with "has."
A. She enjoys hiking, swimming, and to bike.
B. She enjoys hiking, swimming, and biking.
C. She enjoys to hike, swim, and bike.
D. She enjoys hiking, swim, and biking.
The correct form is "She enjoys hiking, swimming, and biking," maintaining parallel structure with gerunds.
A. She bought a beautiful red dress.
B. She bought a red, beautiful dress.
C. She bought a dress beautiful red.
D. She bought a red dress beautiful.
The correct form is "She bought a beautiful red dress," placing the opinion adjective before the color adjective.
A. The reasons are: lack of time, lack of resources and lack of interest.
B. The reasons are: lack of time, lack of resources, and lack of interest.
C. The reasons are lack of time, lack of resources, and lack of interest.
D. The reasons are; lack of time, lack of resources, and lack of interest.
The correct form is "The reasons are: lack of time, lack of resources, and lack of interest," using a colon to introduce a list.
A. The cat lied on the couch all day.
B. The cat lay on the couch all day.
C. The cat laid on the couch all day.
D. The cat layed on the couch all day.
The correct form is "The cat lay on the couch all day," using the past tense of the verb "to lie."
A. The childrens' toys are everywhere.
B. The childrens's toys are everywhere.
C. The children's toys are everywhere.
D. The childrens toys are everywhere.
The correct form is "The children's toys are everywhere," indicating possession by plural children.
A. After she finished her homework she went to bed.
B. After, she finished her homework, she went to bed.
C. After she finished, her homework she went to bed.
D. After she finished her homework, she went to bed.
The correct form is "After she finished her homework, she went to bed," using a comma to separate clauses.
A. Less people attended the event than expected.
B. Less people attended the event then expected.
C. Fewer people attended the event then expected.
D. Fewer people attended the event than expected.
The correct form is "Fewer people attended the event than expected," using "fewer" for countable items.
A. The number of applicants are increasing.
B. The number of applicants is increasing.
C. The number of applicants be increasing.
D. The number of applicants am increasing.
The correct form is "The number of applicants is increasing," where "number" takes a singular verb.
A. The meeting was long and tedious... everyone was exhausted.
B. The meeting was long and tedious, everyone was exhausted.
C. The meeting was long and tedious... everyone was exhausted...
D. The meeting was long and tedious everyone was exhausted.
The correct form is "The meeting was long and tedious... everyone was exhausted," using an ellipsis to indicate a trailing off or omission.
A. The report was writing by the team.
B. The report was written by the team.
C. The report was wrote by the team.
D. The report was write by the team.
The correct form is "The report was written by the team," using the past participle form of the verb "to write."
A. The well known author published a new book.
B. The well-known author published a new book.
C. The well known-author published a new book.
D. The well-known-author published a new book.
The correct form is "The well-known author published a new book," using a hyphen to connect the compound adjective "well-known."
A. The cat's and dog's are playing together.
B. The cats and dogs are playing together.
C. The cat's and dogs are playing together.
D. The cats' and dogs' are playing together.
The correct form is "The cats and dogs are playing together," indicating plural possession.
A. She ran quickly to catch the bus.
B. She quickly to catch the bus ran.
C. She ran to catch the bus quickly.
D. Quickly she ran to catch the bus.
The correct form is "She quickly ran to catch the bus," placing the adverb before the verb.
A. Although it was cold they decided to go for a hike.
B. Although, it was cold, they decided to go for a hike.
C. Although it was cold they, decided to go for a hike.
D. Although it was cold, they decided to go for a hike.
The correct form is "Although it was cold, they decided to go for a hike," using a comma to separate clauses.
A. The ingredients for the recipe include: flour, sugar, and eggs.
B. The ingredients for the recipe include: flour sugar and eggs.
C. The ingredients for the recipe include, flour, sugar, and eggs.
D. The ingredients for the recipe include: flour, sugar, and eggs,
The correct form is "The ingredients for the recipe include: flour, sugar, and eggs," using a colon before a list.
A. The sun set over the horizon.
B. The sun setting over the horizon.
C. The sun setted over the horizon.
D. The sun set over the horizon.
The correct form is "The sun set over the horizon," using the past tense of the verb "to set."
A. They're playing football in the field.
B. Their playing football in the field.
C. There playing football in the field.
D. Theyre playing football in the field.
The correct form is "They're playing football in the field," using the contraction for "they are."
A. Before she left, she double-checked her luggage.
B. Before, she left, she double-checked her luggage.
C. Before she left she, double-checked her luggage.
D. Before she left she double-checked her luggage.
The correct form is "Before she left, she double-checked her luggage," using a comma to separate clauses.
A. She shouted with joy: her team had won.
B. She shouted with joy, her team had won.
C. She shouted with joy; her team had won.
D. She shouted with joy her team had won.
The correct punctuation is to use a semicolon to indicate a relationship between the two independent clauses.
A. The variety of flowers were breathtaking.
B. The variety of flowers is breathtaking.
C. The variety of flowers am breathtaking.
D. The variety of flowers be breathtaking.
The correct form is "The variety of flowers is breathtaking," indicating singular agreement.
A. The students' notebooks are on the desk.
B. The students notebooks are on the desk.
C. The students' notebook's are on the desk.
D. The student's notebooks are on the desk.
The correct form is "The students' notebooks are on the desk," indicating possession by plural students.
A. I have fewer friends than my sister.
B. I have less friends then my sister.
C. I have fewer friends then my sister.
D. I have less friends than my sister.
The correct form is "I have fewer friends than my sister," using "fewer" for countable items.
A. She has a two-year old cat.
B. She has a two year-old cat.
C. She has a two-year-old cat.
D. She has a two year old cat.
The correct form is "She has a two-year-old cat," using a hyphen in the compound adjective "two-year-old."
A. He said, "I'm not sure... maybe later."
B. He said, "I'm not sure, maybe later."
C. He said "I'm not sure... maybe later."
D. He said, "I'm not sure maybe later."
The correct form is "He said, 'I'm not sure... maybe later,'" using an ellipsis to indicate a trailing off or omission.
A. She has a white old big cat.
B. She has an old big white cat.
C. She has a big old white cat.
D. She has a big white old cat.
The correct form is "She has a big white old cat," maintaining the order of opinion, size, and age adjectives.
A. The childrens toys are everywhere.
B. The childrens's toys are everywhere.
C. The children's toys are everywhere.
D. The childrens toys' are everywhere.
The correct form is "The children's toys are everywhere," indicating possession by plural children.
A. Us girls went to the beach.
B. We girls went to the beach.
C. We girls' went to the beach.
D. Our girls went to the beach.
The correct form is "We girls went to the beach," using subject pronouns before the verb.
A. He was lain on the bed all day.
B. He was lying on the bed all day.
C. He was laid on the bed all day.
D. He was lay on the bed all day.
The correct form is "He was lying on the bed all day," using the past participle form of the verb "to lie."
A. In the morning they went for a run.
B. In the morning, they went for a run.
C. In the morning they, went for a run.
D. In the morning they went for a run.
The correct form is "In the morning, they went for a run," using a comma to separate clauses.
A. There are three colors I love: blue, green and red.
B. There are three colors I love: blue green and red.
C. There are three colors I love; blue, green, and red.
D. There are three colors I love, blue, green, and red.
The correct form is "There are three colors I love: blue, green, and red," using a colon before a list.
A. Suddenly, she realized, she forgot her keys.
B. Suddenly she realized she forgot her keys.
C. Suddenly; she realized she forgot her keys.
D. Suddenly she realized, she forgot her keys.
The correct punctuation is "Suddenly she realized she forgot her keys," using commas appropriately to separate clauses.
A. This is a well known fact.
B. This is a well-known fact.
C. This is a well known-fact.
D. This is a well-known-fact.
The correct form is "This is a well-known fact," using a hyphen in the compound adjective "well-known."
A. The cats' food is on the counter.
B. The cats food is on the counter.
C. The cat's food is on the counter.
D. The cat food is on the counter.
The correct form is "The cat's food is on the counter," indicating possession by a singular cat.
A. The movie was good; nevertheless, it was too long.
B. The movie was good, nevertheless it was too long.
C. The movie was good; nevertheless it was too long.
D. The movie was good; nevertheless, it was too long.
The correct form is "The movie was good; nevertheless, it was too long," using a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb.
A. Despite the weather they went for a hike.
B. Despite, the weather, they went for a hike.
C. Despite the weather, they went for a hike.
D. Despite the weather they went for a hike.
The correct form is "Despite the weather, they went for a hike," using a comma to separate clauses.
A. She said, "I don't know... maybe tomorrow."
B. She said, "I don't know, maybe tomorrow."
C. She said, "I don't know maybe tomorrow."
D. She said, "I don't know... maybe tomorrow...
The correct form is "She said, 'I don't know... maybe tomorrow,'" using an ellipsis to indicate a trailing off or omission.
A. The news is on at 6 PM.
B. The news am on at 6 PM.
C. The news be on at 6 PM.
D. The news are on at 6 PM.
The correct form is "The news is on at 6 PM," treating "news" as a singular noun.
A. She bought three colors: blue, green and red.
B. She bought three colors: blue green and red.
C. She bought three colors, blue, green, and red.
D. She bought three colors: blue, green, and red.
The correct form is "She bought three colors: blue, green, and red," using a colon before a list.
A. The girls' dresses are in the closet.
B. The girls dresses are in the closet.
C. The girls' dress's are in the closet.
D. The girl's dresses are in the closet.
The correct form is "The girls' dresses are in the closet," indicating possession by plural girls.
A. She finished her project almost yesterday.
B. She yesterday almost finished her project.
C. She finished her almost project yesterday.
D. She almost finished her project yesterday.
The correct form is "She almost finished her project yesterday," placing the adverb before the verb.
A. Him and me went to the store.
B. He and I went to the store.
C. Him and I went to the store.
D. He and me went to the store.
The correct form is "He and I went to the store," using subject pronouns before the verb.
A. If I was you, I would take the job.
B. If I am you, I would take the job.
C. If I were you, I would take the job.
D. If I be you, I would take the job.
The correct form is "If I were you, I would take the job," using the subjunctive mood for hypothetical situations.
A. After finishing the book, the movie seemed disappointing.
B. After finish the book, the movie seemed disappointing.
C. After finished the book, the movie seemed disappointing.
D. After finishing the book, the movie seems disappointing.
The correct form is "After finishing the book, the movie seemed disappointing," using the gerund phrase "finishing the book."
A. I am confident in he's and his team's abilities.
B. I am confident in his and his team's abilities.
C. I am confident in he and him team's abilities.
D. I am confident in him and his team's abilities.
The correct form is "I am confident in him and his team's abilities," using the correct pronoun.
A. By the time I arrived, they had already left.
B. By the time I arrived, they already leave.
C. By the time I arrive, they had already left.
D. By the time I arrive, they already left.
The correct form is "By the time I arrived, they had already left," using the past perfect tense for an action completed before another past action.
A. If I would have known, I would have helped.
B. If I knew, I would help.
C. If I know, I would help.
D. If I had known, I would have helped.
The correct form is "If I had known, I would have helped," using the conditional perfect tense for a unrealized condition in the past.
A. Between you and I, this secret is hard to keep.
B. Between you and me, this secret is hard to keep.
C. Between you and myself, this secret is hard to keep.
D. Between you and him, this secret is hard to keep.
The correct form is "Between you and me, this secret is hard to keep," using the objective pronoun "me" after a preposition.
A. By next year, they will have completed their project.
B. By next year, they will complete their project.
C. By next year, they will be completing their project.
D. By next year, they will had completed their project.
The correct form is "By next year, they will have completed their project," using the future perfect tense for an action that will be completed before a specific future time.
A. I told him to quietly finish the assignment.
B. I told him quietly finish the assignment.
C. I told him finish the assignment quietly.
D. I told him to quiet finish the assignment.
The correct form is "I told him to quietly finish the assignment," using the infinitive phrase "to quietly finish."
A. The professor, along with her students, is attending the conference.
B. The professor, along with her students, am attending the conference.
C. The professor, along with her students, be attending the conference.
D. The professor, along with her students, are attending the conference.
The correct form is "The professor, along with her students, is attending the conference," treating the singular subject "professor" as the main subject.
A. The broken window was replaced by the maintenance crew.
B. The window was broken replaced by the maintenance crew.
C. The window was replaced broken by the maintenance crew.
D. The window was replaced by the maintenance crew broken.
The correct form is "The broken window was replaced by the maintenance crew," using the participle phrase "broken window."
A. She may can join us for dinner.
B. She may join us for dinner.
C. She may to join us for dinner.
D. She may joining us for dinner.
The correct form is "She may join us for dinner," using the modal verb "may" without an additional modal verb.
A. The committee members have submitted their reports.
B. The committee members has submitted their reports.
C. The committee members have submitted their report.
D. The committee members has submitted their report.
The correct form is "The committee members have submitted their reports," treating the plural subject "members" as the main subject.
A. My friend, who is a doctor, just opened her own clinic.
B. My friend who is a doctor just opened her own clinic.
C. My friend, who is a doctor just opened her own clinic.
D. My friend who is a doctor, just opened her own clinic.
The correct form is "My friend, who is a doctor, just opened her own clinic," using the nonrestrictive (or nonessential) clause set off by commas.
A. He is neither a doctor nor a lawyer.
B. He is neither a doctor or a lawyer.
C. He is neither a doctor nor a lawyer or.
D. He is neither a doctor nor a lawyer nor.
The correct form is "He is neither a doctor nor a lawyer," using the coordinating conjunction "nor" to connect the negative elements.
A. The movie was so good, it made me cry.
B. The movie was so good, it made me to cry.
C. The movie was so good, it made me crying.
D. The movie was so good, it made me cried.
The correct form is "The movie was so good, it made me cry," using the infinitive "to cry" after "made."
A. Swimming in the ocean is my favorite activity.
B. Swim in the ocean is my favorite activity.
C. To swim in the ocean is my favorite activity.
D. Swim in the ocean being my favorite activity.
The correct form is "Swimming in the ocean is my favorite activity," using the gerund "swimming" as the subject.
A. If she was here, she would help.
B. If she were here, she would help.
C. If she be here, she would help.
D. If she are here, she would help.
The correct form is "If she were here, she would help," using the subjunctive mood for a hypothetical situation.
A. We saw the most beautiful sunset that I've ever saw.
B. We saw the most beautiful sunset that I ever seen.
C. We saw the most beautiful sunset that I've ever seen.
D. We seen the most beautiful sunset that I've ever seen.
The correct form is "We saw the most beautiful sunset that I've ever seen," using the past participle "seen" after "have."
A. If they had arrived earlier, they could have met the author.
B. If they arrived earlier, they could meet the author.
C. If they have arrived earlier, they could meet the author.
D. If they arrive earlier, they could have met the author.
The correct form is "If they had arrived earlier, they could have met the author," using the conditional perfect tense for an unrealized condition in the past.
A. Because it was raining, the event was moved indoors.
B. Because was raining, the event was moved indoors.
C. Because it was raining, event was moved indoors.
D. Because it was raining the event was moved indoors.
The correct form is "Because it was raining, the event was moved indoors," using the adverbial clause to explain the reason for moving the event.
A. She wanted to lied in bed all day.
B. She wanted to layed in bed all day.
C. She wanted to lay in bed all day.
D. She wanted to lie in bed all day.
The correct form is "She wanted to lie in bed all day," using the infinitive "to lie."
A. The dog that is barking is mine.
B. The dog, that is barking, is mine.
C. The dog which is barking is mine.
D. The dog, which is barking, is mine.
The correct form is "The dog that is barking is mine," using the restrictive (or essential) clause without commas.
A. They had been studying for hours before the exam.
B. They had studied for hours before the exam.
C. They had been studied for hours before the exam.
D. They had been studying for hours after the exam.
The correct form is "They had been studying for hours before the exam," using the past perfect continuous tense to indicate a continuous action before a past event.
A. I prefer to work alone then in a group.
B. I prefer to work alone than in a group.
C. I prefer to work alone then with a group.
D. I prefer to work alone than with a group.
The correct form is "I prefer to work alone than with a group," using "than" to introduce the second element in the comparison.
A. She went to the store to buy some groceries.
B. She went to the store buying some groceries.
C. She went to the store buy some groceries.
D. She went to the store buys some groceries.
The correct form is "She went to the store to buy some groceries," using the infinitive "to buy" as an adverb indicating purpose.
A. If she would have known, she could have helped.
B. If she knows, she could help.
C. If she know, she could have helped.
D. If she had known, she could have helped.
The correct form is "If she had known, she could have helped," using the conditional perfect tense for an unrealized condition in the past.
A. If I was you, I would apologize.
B. If I were you, I would apologize.
C. If I am you, I would apologize.
D. If I be you, I would apologize.
The correct form is "If I were you, I would apologize," using the subjunctive mood for a hypothetical situation.
A. Running in the morning, the sunrise was beautiful.
B. Running in the morning, the beauty of the sunrise was breathtaking.
C. Running in the morning, the sunrise to be beautiful.
D. The morning was beautiful, running to the sunrise.
The correct form is "Running in the morning, the beauty of the sunrise was breathtaking," using a gerund phrase as the subject.
A. Each of the books on the shelf is interesting.
B. Each of the books on the shelf am interesting.
C. Each of the books on the shelf be interesting.
D. Each of the books on the shelf are interesting.
The correct form is "Each of the books on the shelf is interesting," indicating singular agreement.
A. She has been singing for hours.
B. She has sung for hours.
C. She is singing for hours.
D. She sings for hours.
The correct form is "She has been singing for hours," using the present perfect continuous tense.
A. Frightened by the loud noise, the cat ran away.
B. Frightened the cat ran away by the loud noise.
C. The cat ran away frightened by the loud noise.
D. The cat frightened by the loud noise ran away.
The correct form is "Frightened by the loud noise, the cat ran away," using a participle phrase to modify the subject.
A. She wore a silver beautiful necklace.
B. She wore a beautiful necklace silver.
C. She wore a silver, beautiful necklace.
D. She wore a beautiful silver necklace.
The correct form is "She wore a beautiful silver necklace," maintaining the order of opinion and color adjectives.
A. He is more smarter than his brother.
B. He is smarter than his brother.
C. He is smartest among his brothers.
D. He is more smart than his brother.
The correct form is "He is smarter than his brother," using the comparative form of the adjective "smart."
A. She decided to eat a healthy meal.
B. She decided a healthy meal to eat.
C. She decided to eat to a healthy meal.
D. She decided to a healthy meal eat.
The correct form is "She decided to eat a healthy meal," using the infinitive phrase.
A. The report is being written by the team.
B. The report is being write by the team.
C. The report being written by the team.
D. The report is written by the team.
The correct form is "The report is being written by the team," using the passive voice in the present continuous tense.
A. After she finished her work, she went home.
B. After she finished her work she went home.
C. She went home after she finished her work.
D. After she finished, she went home.
The correct form is "She went home after she finished her work," using an adverb clause to indicate the timing of the action.
A. Either he studies harder or he will fail the exam.
B. Either he studies harder he will fail the exam.
C. Either he studies harder or will fail the exam.
D. He either studies harder or he will fail the exam.
The correct form is "Either he studies harder or he will fail the exam," using the correlative conjunctions "either...or."
A. In the meantime, she continued working on her project.
B. In the meantime; she continued working on her project.
C. In the meantime she continued working on her project.
D. In the meantime, she continued, working on her project.
The correct form is "In the meantime, she continued working on her project," using a comma to separate clauses.
A. She enjoys to swim in the ocean.
B. She enjoys swimming in the ocean.
C. She enjoys swim in the ocean.
D. She enjoys swam in the ocean.
The correct form is "She enjoys swimming in the ocean," using the gerund as a direct object.
A. Although it was raining, they went for a walk, and they took an umbrella.
B. Although it was raining, they went for a walk; and they took an umbrella.
C. Although it was raining they went for a walk and they took an umbrella.
D. Although it was raining, they went for a walk and took an umbrella.
The correct form is "Although it was raining, they went for a walk and took an umbrella," using a compound-complex structure.
A. She gave him a gift and smiling.
B. She gave him a gift and smiled.
C. She gave him a gift and smiles.
D. She gave him a gift and smile.
The correct form is "She gave him a gift and smiled," using the past tense to maintain parallel structure.
A. If he was here, he would help us.
B. If he were here, he would help us.
C. If he is here, he would help us.
D. If he be here, he would help us.
The correct form is "If he were here, he would help us," using the subjunctive mood for a hypothetical situation.
A. They had went to the store before it closed.
B. They had gone to the store before it closed.
C. They had went to the store before it closes.
D. They had go to the store before it closed.
The correct form is "They had gone to the store before it closed," using the past perfect tense.
A. Almost she always arrives on time.
B. She always arrives on time almost.
C. She always almost arrives on time.
D. She almost always arrives on time.
The correct form is "She almost always arrives on time," placing the adverb before the verb.
A. My best friend, the talented artist, painted a beautiful mural.
B. My best friend, painted a beautiful mural, the talented artist.
C. My best friend painted a beautiful mural, the talented artist.
D. My best friend the talented artist painted a beautiful mural.
The correct form is "My best friend, the talented artist, painted a beautiful mural," using an appositive phrase to provide additional information about the friend.
A. The girl who won the contest is my sister.
B. The girl, who won the contest, is my sister.
C. The girl who won the contest, is my sister.
D. The girl who won the contest is my sister.
The correct form is "The girl, who won the contest, is my sister," using commas to set off the non-restrictive clause.
A. She didn't like either the red dress nor the blue one.
B. She didn't like neither the red dress nor the blue one.
C. She didn't like either the red dress or the blue one.
D. She liked neither the red dress nor the blue one.
The correct form is "She didn't like either the red dress or the blue one," using "either...or" for alternatives.
A. The project requires dedication, time, and that you're skilled.
B. The project requires dedication, time, and skilled.
C. The project requires dedication, time, and being skilled.
D. The project requires dedication, time, and skill.
The correct form is "The project requires dedication, time, and skill," maintaining parallel structure with nouns.
A. She has been baking cookies since morning.
B. She has baked cookies since morning.
C. She is baking cookies since morning.
D. She is baked cookies since morning.
The correct form is "She has been baking cookies since morning," using the present perfect continuous tense.
A. Nevertheless, she persisted; she achieved her goal.
B. Nevertheless, she persisted, she achieved her goal.
C. Nevertheless she persisted, she achieved her goal.
D. Nevertheless she persisted, she achieved her goal.
The correct form is "Nevertheless, she persisted; she achieved her goal," using semicolons to connect related independent clauses.
A. He can play the guitar, and she can too.
B. He can play the guitar; she can too.
C. He can play the guitar and she can too.
D. He can play the guitar, she can too.
The correct form is "He can play the guitar, and she can too," using the elliptical construction to show similarity between actions.
A. The new employee is responsible for managing projects, creating reports, and to coordinate meetings.
B. The new employee is responsible for managing projects, creating reports, and coordinating meetings.
C. The new employee is responsible for managing projects, for creating reports, and for coordinating meetings.
D. The new employee is responsible for managing projects, creating reports, and meeting coordination.
The correct form is "The new employee is responsible for managing projects, creating reports, and coordinating meetings," maintaining parallel structure with verbs.
A. Not only the students but the teacher were surprised.
B. Not only the students but also the teacher was surprised.
C. Not the students only but also the teacher was surprised.
D. Not only the students but also the teacher were surprised.
The correct form is "Not only the students but also the teacher was surprised," ensuring agreement between the singular subjects and the verb "was."
A. Widespread
B. Limited
C. Unique
D. Specific
"Ubiquitous" means widespread or found everywhere, making "Widespread" the correct synonym.
A. Permanent
B. Brief
C. Transient
D. Enduring
"Ephemeral" means brief or short-lived, so the antonym is "Permanent."
A. Enhance
B. Diminish
C. Inhibit
D. Hinder
The correct word to use is "Enhance," meaning to improve or increase the efficiency.
A. Grating
B. Melodious
C. Harsh
D. Discordant
"Mellifluous" refers to a smooth and sweet sound, making "Melodious" the correct synonym.
A. Clarity
B. Puzzle
C. Enigma
D. Mystery
A "conundrum" is a puzzling question or problem, so the antonym is "Clarity."
A. Inappropriate
B. Acceptable
C. Beneficial
D. Prudent
"Deemed" suggests a judgment of appropriateness, making "Inappropriate" the correct word to use.
A. Perpetual
B. Lasting
C. Fleeting
D. Transitory
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Transitory" the correct synonym.
A. Consistent
B. Frequent
C. Irregular
D. Periodic
"Sporadic" means occurring at irregular intervals, so the antonym is "Consistent."
A. Impasse
B. Accord
C. Conflict
D. Discord
An "accord" is an agreement or reconciliation, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Generous
B. Selfish
C. Stingy
D. Miserly
"Magnanimous" means generous or forgiving, making "Generous" the correct synonym.
A. Secretive
B. Sneaky
C. Open
D. Covert
"Furtive" means attempting to avoid notice, so the antonym is "Open" in this context.
A. Profundity
B. Superficiality
C. Triviality
D. Shallowness
"Profundity" refers to depth or intellectual complexity, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Conflicted
B. Indifferent
C. Decisive
D. Unbiased
"Ambivalent" means having mixed feelings or conflicting emotions, making "Conflicted" the correct synonym.
A. Permanent
B. Brief
C. Fleeting
D. Momentary
The antonym for "Ephemeral" is "Permanent," as it signifies something enduring or lasting.
A. Redemptive
B. Inevitable
C. Inconsequential
D. Unremarkable
"Redemptive" suggests the victory served to make up for previous losses, making it the correct word to use.
A. Scarce
B. Limited
C. Pervasive
D. Rare
"Ubiquitous" means found everywhere, making "Pervasive" the correct synonym.
A. Gifted
B. Advanced
C. Immature
D. Talented
"Precocious" means showing maturity at a young age, so the antonym is "Immature."
A. Ambiguous
B. Conclusive
C. Explicit
D. Definite
"Ambiguous" indicates uncertainty or lack of clarity, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Deficiency
B. Surplus
C. Shortage
D. Scarcity
"Plethora" means an abundance or excess, making "Surplus" the correct synonym.
A. Ecstatic
B. Depressed
C. Joyful
D. Elated
"Jubilant" means expressing great joy or happiness, so the antonym is "Depressed."
A. Subdued
B. Vivid
C. Pale
D. Drab
"Vivid" suggests bright and striking colors, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Permanent
B. Lasting
C. Fleeting
D. Transitory
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Transitory" the correct synonym.
A. Different
B. Similar
C. Diverse
D. Varied
"Disparate" means distinct or dissimilar, so the antonym is "Similar."
A. Impasse
B. Accord
C. Resolution
D. Consensus
"Impasse" refers to a situation where progress is blocked, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Alleviate
B. Aggravate
C. Mitigate
D. Intensify
"Exacerbate" means to worsen or make more severe, making "Aggravate" the correct synonym.
A. Obscure
B. Abstruse
C. Common
D. Cryptic
"Esoteric" means intended for a specific group and not well known, so the antonym is "Common."
A. Hasten
B. Delay
C. Hesitate
D. Postpone
"Precipitate" means to cause to happen suddenly, making "Hasten" the correct synonym.
A. Permanent
B. Fleeting
C. Brief
D. Transient
The antonym for "Ephemeral" is "Permanent," as it signifies something enduring or lasting.
A. Perspicuous
B. Verbose
C. Eloquent
D. Concise
"Eloquent" means fluent and expressive, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Intensify
B. Pacify
C. Agitate
D. Exacerbate
"Assuage" means to ease or relieve, making "Pacify" the correct synonym.
A. Lethargic
B. Vigorous
C. Sluggish
D. Torpid
"Languid" means lacking energy or vitality, so the antonym is "Vigorous."
A. Plethora
B. Dearth
C. Surfeit
D. Myriad
"Dearth" means a scarcity or lack of something, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Transitory
B. Perennial
C. Lasting
D. Permanent
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Transitory" the correct synonym.
A. Talkative
B. Taciturn
C. Garrulous
D. Voluble
"Loquacious" means very talkative, so the antonym is "Taciturn" meaning reserved or silent.
A. Witty
B. Lethargic
C. Mundane
D. Ponderous
"Witty" refers to clever and humorous remarks, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Harmony
B. Discord
C. Melody
D. Serenity
"Cacophony" means a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, making "Discord" the correct synonym.
A. Pervasive
B. Limited
C. Rare
D. Scarce
"Ubiquitous" means found everywhere, so the antonym is "Limited" or "Rare."
A. Acumen
B. Indolence
C. Ineptitude
D. Mediocrity
"Acumen" refers to keen insight or skill, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Modest
B. Flamboyant
C. Lavish
D. Simple
"Ostentatious" means showy or extravagant, making "Modest" the correct synonym.
A. Fleeting
B. Permanent
C. Brief
D. Evanescent
The antonym for "Ephemeral" is "Permanent," as it signifies something enduring or lasting.
A. Intensity
B. Leniency
C. Insipidity
D. Quiescence
"Intensity" refers to the strength or force of something, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Talkative
B. Reserved
C. Garrulous
D. Voluble
"Reticent" means reserved or quiet, making "Reserved" the correct synonym.
A. Fleeting
B. Permanent
C. Momentary
D. Transitory
The antonym for "Ephemeral" is "Permanent," as it signifies something enduring or lasting.
A. Candid
B. Tactful
C. Inoffensive
D. Discreet
"Candid" means straightforward or honest, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Alleviate
B. Aggravate
C. Mitigate
D. Intensify
"Exacerbate" means to worsen or make more severe, making "Aggravate" the correct synonym.
A. Harmful
B. Innocuous
C. Malevolent
D. Pernicious
"Insidious" means harmful in a subtle or gradual way, so the antonym is "Innocuous" meaning harmless.
A. Panorama
B. Abyss
C. Gorge
D. Chasm
"Panorama" refers to an unbroken view of the entire surrounding area, making it the correct word to use.
A. Lasting
B. Fleeting
C. Enduring
D. Transitory
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Fleeting" the correct synonym.
A. Grating
B. Harmonious
C. Discordant
D. Melodious
"Mellifluous" means sweet-sounding, so the antonym is "Grating" meaning harsh or irritating.
A. Denouement
B. Prelude
C. Climax
D. Epilogue
"Denouement" refers to the resolution or conclusion of a story, making it the correct word to use.
A. Evanescent
B. Perennial
C. Permanent
D. Lasting
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Evanescent" the correct synonym.