Grammar and Usage Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The study ___ significant differences between the two groups.
reveals
revealed
revealing
Answer explanation
Past tense matches “yesterday” or completed action. Generally use the present tense in academic essays.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the researchers ___ more time, they could have expanded the sample size.
have
had
will have
Answer explanation
Unreal condition uses past tense in “if” clause.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Neither the findings nor the methodology ___ clearly explained in the report.
is
are
be
Answer explanation
While "neither are" is common in informal speech, "neither is" is the correct choice for formal writing.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The data ___ to support the proposed theoretical framework.
seem
seems
seeming
Answer explanation
For formal or scientific writing, consider data as the plural of datum (Latin word) >> In this case, it is generally safer to use "data seem".
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author is primarily concerned ___ the ethical implications of the experiment.
on
about
at
Answer explanation
"Concerned about" is used to express worry or fear for a situation or topic.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The results were statistically significant, ___ they were not conclusive.
so
because
but
Answer explanation
'but' shows contrast between significant and not conclusive.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Each participant was required to submit ___ own consent form.
his
their
her
his or her
Answer explanation
formal academic style avoids singular “they” in traditional usage.
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