English Grammar Quiz

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A) She doesn't like pizza. B) She doesn't like pizza. C) She doesn't like pizza.

• She doesn't like pizza.

• She doesn't like pizza.

• She doesn't like pizza.

• She doesn't like pizza.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She doesn't like pizza.' The verb 'like' requires the third person singular form 'doesn't' instead of 'don't' or 'not.'

Identify the subject in the following sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

• jumped

• cat

• house

• dog

Answer explanation

The subject in the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat.' is 'cat'. It is the noun that performs the action in the sentence.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: She ________ to the store yesterday. A) go B) goes C) went

• A) went

• C) went

• D) going

• B) go

Answer explanation

The correct form of the verb to complete the sentence is 'went' as it indicates past tense, matching the time frame of 'yesterday.'

What is the correct plural form of 'child'?

• children

• childer

• childes

• childs

Answer explanation

The correct plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

Which of the following is a compound sentence? A) I like to read books. B) She went to the store. C) I like to read books, but she prefers watching movies.

• C) I like to read books, but she prefers watching movies.

• B) I like to read books, and she likes to watch movies.

• A) She likes to read books, but he prefers watching movies.

• C) She prefers reading books, but I prefer watching movies.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is C) I like to read books, but she prefers watching movies because it is a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Select the correct possessive pronoun to fill in the blank: That book is ________. A) her B) hers C) she's

• herself

• she

• his

• B) hers

Answer explanation

The correct possessive pronoun to fill in the blank is 'hers' as it shows ownership of the book.

Which word is the antonym of 'brave'? A) courageous B) fearful C) bold

• strong

• timid

• fearful

• confident

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'brave' is 'fearful', as bravery is the opposite of fear. Therefore, the correct choice is 'fearful'.

Identify the type of pronoun in the sentence: 'They are going to the park.'

• Interrogative pronoun

• Personal pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Demonstrative pronoun

Answer explanation

The correct type of pronoun in the sentence 'They are going to the park' is a Personal pronoun because 'They' refers to a group of people.

Choose the correct form of the adjective to complete the sentence: She is the ________ person I know. A) kind B) kinder C) kindest

• kindly

• C) kindest

• kindly

• kindly

Answer explanation

The correct form of the adjective to complete the sentence is 'kindest' as it is used to compare the person with others, indicating the superlative degree of kindness.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A) The dog barked, and ran away. B) The dog barked and ran away. C) The dog barked and, ran away.

• B) The dog barked and ran away.

• A) The dog barked, and, ran away.

• B) The dog barked and, ran away.

• C) The dog barked, and ran away.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The dog barked and ran away.' It is punctuated correctly without unnecessary commas separating the verbs.