1. Select the sentence that uses a participle phrase correctly as an adjective.
A. Running quickly, the bus was caught.
B. The cake, baking in the oven, smells delicious.
C. Having finished his work, went home.
D. To understand grammar, is essential for good writing.
2. Which sentence is grammatically correct and uses `affect` and `effect` appropriately?
A. The medicine had a positive affect on her health.
B. The weather will effect our travel plans.
C. Stress can affect your sleep quality.
D. His speech had a great affect on the audience.
3. Which of the following is an example of a gerund?
A. To swim in the ocean is exhilarating.
B. Swimming is good exercise.
C. The swimmer is very fast.
D. He wants to swim later.
4. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses.
A. Because it was raining, I took an umbrella.
B. I was tired, but I still went to the party.
C. Although he is rich, he is not happy.
D. While she was cooking, he was reading.
5. Identify the sentence with a correctly placed adverb of frequency.
A. She is going always to be late.
B. They often are eating pizza on Fridays.
C. He rarely goes to the cinema.
D. We visit sometimes our grandparents.
6. Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?
A. He told we to clean the room ourselves.
B. They bought them a new car for their anniversary.
C. She hurt herself while playing basketball.
D. The teacher gave they extra homework.
7. Select the sentence that correctly uses a dangling modifier.
A. Walking down the street, a cat crossed my path.
B. Having finished dinner, we watched a movie.
C. Covered in chocolate sauce, she ate the ice cream.
D. To improve your English, practice regularly.
8. Select the sentence that correctly uses a relative clause to add information.
A. The book which I read it was very interesting.
B. The woman, who`s car was stolen, reported it to the police.
C. The house, that is on the corner, is for sale.
D. The restaurant where we ate last night was excellent.
9. Identify the sentence that correctly uses `each other` vs `one another`.
A. The four friends helped one other with their homework.
B. The two siblings always fight one another.
C. They looked at each other across the crowded room.
D. The team members supported one other during the competition.
10. Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb to express possibility?
A. She must be at home; I saw her car outside.
B. He can to speak three languages fluently.
C. It might rain later today.
D. You should to apologize for being late.
11. Identify the sentence that uses the correct word order in a question.
A. You are going where?
B. Where you are going?
C. Where are you going?
D. Going where are you?
12. Select the sentence that uses the passive voice effectively and appropriately.
A. The cat was chased by the mouse.
B. Mistakes were made.
C. The car drove John.
D. She was written a letter by him.
13. Identify the sentence with correct punctuation for a list within a sentence.
A. I need to buy milk eggs and bread from the store.
B. I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread from the store.
C. I need to buy milk; eggs; and bread from the store.
D. I need to buy milk: eggs: and bread from the store.
14. Select the sentence that uses `that` and `which` correctly to introduce relative clauses.
A. The car, that I bought, is red.
B. The car which I bought is red.
C. The car, which I bought, is red.
D. The car that, I bought, is red.
15. Select the sentence that uses the correct preposition of time.
A. The meeting will be at Monday morning.
B. She was born in 1990.
C. We will arrive on 6 PM.
D. They left since last week.
16. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of direct and indirect object?
A. She gave to me the present.
B. He sent a letter to his mother.
C. They bought for her flowers.
D. I told the truth to him it.
17. Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a conditional clause (Type 1 - First Conditional).
A. If I would have known, I would have told you.
B. If it rains, we will stayed at home.
C. If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
D. If he had money, he buys a new car.
18. Identify the sentence that correctly uses `who` vs `whom`.
A. Who did you give the book to?
B. To who did you give the book?
C. Whom is at the door?
D. Who did give you the book?
19. Select the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon.
A. I went to the store; and bought milk.
B. The weather was cold; however, we went swimming.
C. She is intelligent, and kind.
D. He likes coffee, tea and juice.
20. Identify the sentence that uses a hyphen correctly for compound adjectives.
A. She is a well known author.
B. He is a fast-running athlete.
C. They live in a high quality building.
D. It is a very interesting book.
21. Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel structure.
A. She enjoys swimming, to hike, and riding her bike.
B. He is not only intelligent but also he is very kind.
C. The essay was well-researched, clearly written, and convincing.
D. They came to see the movie, and for buying popcorn.
22. Select the sentence that demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.
A. Every student should bring their books to class.
B. Each of the girls brought her own lunch.
C. Someone left their umbrella in the office.
D. Neither of the men could find his keys.
23. Identify the sentence that uses the past perfect tense correctly.
A. I have finished my work before they arrived.
B. She will have studied French before she moves to Paris.
C. They had eaten dinner by the time we got to their house.
D. He is going to have seen the movie already.
24. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The dogs in the park is barking loudly.
B. Each of the students have submitted their assignments.
C. My brother, along with his friends, are going to the concert.
D. The quality of the products has improved significantly.
25. Identify the sentence that uses a colon correctly to introduce an explanation or list.
A. I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bread.
B. There is only one thing to do; study hard.
C. He gave me some advice: `Never give up`.
D. The movie was long, and boring.
26. Which of the following sentences uses the subjunctive mood correctly?
A. If I was you, I would apologize.
B. I wish I am taller.
C. It is important that she is there on time.
D. The doctor suggested that he rest for a few days.
27. Which of the following sentences uses the apostrophe correctly for possession?
A. The childrens toys are scattered around.
B. The dogs` bone was buried in the garden.
C. Its` color is bright red.
D. The company`s profits have increased.
28. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of ellipsis (...)?
A. He said he might... or might not come.
B. The weather was cold... and rainy.
C. She bought apples, oranges, bananas… and other fruits.
D. I am not sure if… but I think so.
29. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of `fewer` versus `less`?
A. There are less students in this class than last year.
B. He drank fewer water today.
C. She has fewer money than her brother.
D. We have fewer apples than oranges.
30. Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks for direct speech?
A. He said, `I will be there soon`.
B. He said I will be there soon.
C. He said, “I will be there soon”.
D. He said: “I will be there soon.”
