Grammar Test

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What is reported speech?

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Reported speech is when you tell someone what another person said without quoting their exact words. For example, 'She said she would come' instead of 'She said, "I will come."'

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What is the difference between 'say' and 'tell'?

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'Say' is used when you report what someone said, while 'tell' is used when you inform someone about something. 'Tell' requires an object (e.g., 'He told me a story').

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What does 'used to' indicate?

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'Used to' indicates a past habit or state that is no longer true. For example, 'I used to play soccer' means I played soccer in the past but do not anymore.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'She ___ to the store yesterday.'?

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The correct form is 'went'. The complete sentence is 'She went to the store yesterday.'

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions show the relationship between nouns (or pronouns) and other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, time, etc. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'by'.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'. For instance, 'I like apples and oranges'.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object. For example, 'Who is coming?' vs. 'To whom should I give this?'

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What is a common mistake in using the past continuous tense?

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A common mistake is using 'was' or 'were' with the wrong verb form. The correct form is 'was/were + verb-ing'. For example, 'I was running'.

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What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. For example, 'She runs quickly'.

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What is the correct way to report a question?

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When reporting a question, use 'if' or 'whether' for yes/no questions and change the word order. For example, 'He asked if I was coming.'