English Grammar Quiz

Which form of the verb correctly completes the sentence below? Jane __________ when instantly she saw a bird steal her fries on the table.

• is eating

• was eating

• will be eating

• has been eating

Which form of the verb correctly completes the sentence below? Mr. John across the street __________ out candy on Halloween night to everyone that comes by his house.

• is passing

• was passing

• will be passing

• has been passing

Which sentence is written correctly?

• There friends are going to have a party to celebrate the end of the school year.

• To many people are in the bounce house right now.

• I will do all my homework tonight except math.

• I except your apology for being late to class today.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• I have too blue paintbrushes in my desk.

• Bring you’re jacket on field trip in case it might be cold.

• The plant is growing in it’s pot.

• It’s much warmer in Hawaii this time of year.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• “Complete your homework” my mom exclaimed “then you can tidy your bedroom.”

• “If you want to master an instrument, you have to practice” said Mr. Smith.

• “Let’s congratulate Steve” exclaimed Coach Mike “for hitting three home runs.”

• “You have all done an outstanding job on your tests,” the teacher said.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• “If you want to go outside,” said Mrs. Clark, “you must wear your raincoats.”

• “I only wear clothing made from cotton”, he protested.

• Which store do you want to go to?” asked Matthew.

• Emily asked “Do you think I should take my new umbrella to school?”

Which sentences use would, could, and should correctly?

• When I was younger, I could run a mile in 7 minutes.

• “Could you like anything to drink?”

• We would order pizza tonight.

• “Could you like anything to eat?”

Which sentence use would, could, and should correctly?

• How would they do that difficult task?

• Everyone should avoid eating too much junk food.

• She could be wrong.

• Could you hand me the pen, please?

Which linking word or phrase BEST fills in the blank to connect the ideas in the paragraph?

The students passed the test. ________ they earned their treat.

• Because

• However

• Therefore

• Fore instance

Which linking word or phrase BEST fills in the blank to connect the ideas in the paragraph?

_________ the dress cost too much money, we decided not to buy it.

• Since

• Therefore

• However

• In addition