1. Select the sentence that uses a `conditional clause type 3` correctly.
A. If I would have studied harder, I would pass the exam.
B. If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
C. If I studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
D. If I had studied harder, I would pass the exam.
2. Which of the following sentences is an example of `passive voice`?
A. She wrote a letter.
B. The letter was written by her.
C. He is writing a book.
D. They will write a report.
3. Identify the sentence that uses a `modal verb of permission` appropriately.
A. You must use your phone in the library.
B. You should use your phone in the library.
C. You may use your phone in the library.
D. You will use your phone in the library.
4. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: `Despite of the rain, they went for a walk.`
A. Incorrect verb tense
B. Incorrect preposition usage
C. Subject-verb agreement error
D. Misplaced modifier
5. Identify the sentence that uses a `possessive pronoun` incorrectly.
A. This book is mine.
B. That car is hers.
C. Their house is big.
D. Its is a nice day.
6. Which sentence exemplifies the correct use of `inversion` for emphatic effect after a negative adverbial?
A. She had rarely seen such beauty.
B. Rarely she had seen such beauty.
C. Rarely had she seen such beauty.
D. Had she rarely seen such beauty?
7. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a `perfect infinitive` to express regret about the past.
A. I regret to be late yesterday.
B. I regret to have been late yesterday.
C. I regret being late yesterday.
D. I regretted to be late yesterday.
8. Which sentence correctly uses `reported questions` for the direct question: `Where is the station?` she asked.
A. She asked where is the station.
B. She asked where the station is.
C. She asked where was the station.
D. She asked where the station was.
9. Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses a `modal verb of deduction` for present time.
A. She must be tired; she`s been working all day.
B. He can be at home; his car is in the driveway.
C. They may be late; their train is delayed.
D. It should be rain; the sky is cloudy.
10. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a `gerund` as the subject of the sentence.
A. To swim is good exercise.
B. Swim is good exercise.
C. Swimming it is good exercise.
D. Swimming is good exercise.
11. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a `cleft sentence` to emphasize `the red dress`?
A. The red dress she wore was beautiful.
B. She wore the beautiful red dress.
C. It was the red dress that she wore.
D. What she wore was the red dress.
12. Select the sentence that correctly uses a `phrasal verb` in a formal context.
A. The meeting was put off until next week.
B. The meeting was postponed until next week.
C. The meeting was delayed until next week.
D. The meeting was hung up until next week.
13. Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses `conjunctions` to show `cause and effect`.
A. Because it rained, the match was cancelled.
B. Since it rained, the match was cancelled.
C. Although it rained, the match was cancelled.
D. As it rained, the match was cancelled.
14. Which of the following sentences uses a `non-defining relative clause` correctly?
A. My sister who lives in London is a doctor.
B. My sister, who lives in London is a doctor.
C. My sister who lives in London, is a doctor.
D. My sister, who lives in London, is a doctor.
15. Which sentence correctly uses `tag questions` to confirm a positive statement?
A. She is a doctor, is she?
B. She is a doctor, isn`t she?
C. She is a doctor, she is?
D. She is a doctor, does she?
16. Which of the following correctly identifies the `predicate` in the sentence: `The cat jumped over the fence.`
A. The cat
B. jumped
C. over the fence
D. jumped over the fence
17. Identify the sentence that uses a `relative pronoun` incorrectly.
A. The book which is on the table is mine.
B. The person whom I spoke to was very helpful.
C. The house who is painted blue is old.
D. The car that I bought is fast.
18. Select the sentence that correctly uses `articles` (a/an/the) with countable nouns in general and specific senses.
A. A dog is animal. The dog is barking loudly.
B. Dog is an animal. The dog is barking loudly.
C. A dog is an animal. Dog is barking loudly.
D. The dog is animal. A dog is barking loudly.
19. Select the option that correctly uses `quantifiers` with countable and uncountable nouns.
A. Much books and many water.
B. Many books and much water.
C. Many books and many water.
D. Much books and much water.
20. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of `parallel structure` in a list?
A. She likes swimming, to read, and dancing.
B. She likes swimming, reading, and dance.
C. She likes to swim, reading, and to dance.
D. She likes swimming, reading, and dancing.
21. Select the option that correctly identifies the `antecedent` and `pronoun` in the sentence: `The dog wagged its tail.`
A. Antecedent: tail; Pronoun: its
B. Antecedent: dog; Pronoun: tail
C. Antecedent: dog; Pronoun: its
D. Antecedent: tail; Pronoun: dog
22. Select the option that accurately describes the function of `adverbial clauses of time`.
A. They modify nouns.
B. They describe verbs.
C. They indicate when something happens.
D. They express opinions.
23. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present perfect continuous tense?
A. I have been know him for five years.
B. I have knowing him for five years.
C. I have known him for five years.
D. I have been knowing him for five years.
24. In which sentence is the subjunctive mood correctly used to express a recommendation?
A. The doctor suggests that he will take more rest.
B. The doctor suggests that he takes more rest.
C. The doctor suggests that he should take more rest.
D. The doctor suggests that he take more rest.
25. Which option correctly demonstrates the use of `reported speech` for the direct statement: `I will call you tomorrow,` he said.
A. He said that I will call you tomorrow.
B. He said that he will call me tomorrow.
C. He said that he would call me tomorrow.
D. He said that he would call you tomorrow.
26. Select the option that demonstrates the correct use of `prepositions of time` in relation to months and years.
A. I was born at June 1990.
B. I was born on June 1990.
C. I was born in June 1990.
D. I was born to June 1990.
27. Which sentence correctly uses a `linking verb` to describe a state of being?
A. She runs quickly.
B. He sings loudly.
C. They seem happy.
D. It writes well.
28. Select the option that demonstrates the correct use of `comparative adjectives` for two syllable adjectives not ending in `-y`.
A. He is cleverer than his brother.
B. He is more clever than his brother.
C. He is cleverest than his brother.
D. He is most clever than his brother.
29. Identify the sentence that uses a `participle phrase` correctly as a reduced relative clause.
A. The book, which written by Hemingway, is a classic.
B. Written by Hemingway, the book is a classic.
C. The book was written by Hemingway, being a classic.
D. Being written by Hemingway, the book is a classic.
30. Which of the following is an example of a `compound sentence`?
A. Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
B. We stayed inside because it was raining.
C. It was raining, so we stayed inside.
D. Despite the rain, we went outside.
