Grammar Skills Quiz

Which of the following is a noun?

• quickly

• happiness

• beautifully

• run

Which of the following is a pronoun?

• dog

• they

• running

• happiness

Choose the sentence where "accept" is used correctly.

• I will except all your invitations.

• Please accept my apology.

• He did not except the award.

• Accept for John, everyone was present.

Choose the sentence where "except" is used correctly.

• I cannot accept anyone into the club.

• Everyone went to the party except for me.

• Please except my friend into your group.

• He will except all the conditions.

Which of the following sentences uses "counsel" correctly?

• The counsel advised the mayor to delay the decision.

• The city council consists of elected officials.

• She sought counsel for her legal issues.

• The student council planned a charity event.

Which of the following sentences uses "council" correctly?

• The lawyer provided good counsel.

• The council decided to postpone the meeting.

• She sought council for her legal issues.

• He offered wise council during the debate.

Choose the sentence where "breath" is used correctly.

• You need to breath deeply and relax.

• He took a deep breath before diving into the pool.

• She could see her breath in the cold air.

• B and C

Choose the sentence where "breathe" is used correctly.

• He could hardly breath after the race.

• Take a deep breathe before you start speaking.

• Plants breathe in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

• She held her breathe under water.

Which sentence uses "it's" correctly?

• Its going to rain today.

• It's a beautiful day outside.

• The cat licked it's paws.

• I think its time to go home.

Which sentence uses "its" correctly?

• Its a long way home.

• The dog wagged its tail.

• It's tail is very fluffy.

• I think it's lost its way.