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WorksheetsSec 2 English Grammar
Total questions: 103
Worksheet time: 56mins
Past progressive is used to talk about_____
an event that continues over some time in the past
an action in progress that was interrupted by another action
an event that took place in the past
reported speech when the speaker is referring to the past
In the past progressive, how would this sentence be written?
I ___ cycling in the park in the afternoon
was cycling
am cycling
will be cycling
going to be cycling
What is past progressive not used to describe?
unreal or imaginary events
change or growth
background in a Narrative
time and place
Which sentence in correct in using adverbs to give more detail in a past progressive tense sentence?
I was hiding in the bushes when the brutal enemies drove by.
I was hiding in the thick bushes when the enemies drove by.
I was already hiding in the bushes when the enemies drove by.
I was hiding in the bushes when the enemies drove by.
Post modifiers come __ the ___ noun
before, first
after, first
before, head
after, head
Post modifiers provide ____
help in identifying a person/place/thing
background in a Narrative
additional information on the head noun
What clauses (pronouns/adverbs) are introduced when using post modifiers?
relative clause
subordinate clause
main clause
non-finite clause
Choose the word that most accurately suits the sentence.
Oliver, ___ James is very close to, had to leave him to save Fillippa.
who
whom
which
whose
When are relative clauses as post modifiers in a restrictive form?
when additional information is provided
when it describes an object/place/non-living thing
when it starts with 'whom' or 'who'
when it tells you which place/person/thing it is referring to
Non-restrictive relative clauses as post modifiers allows us to ____
identify a particular place, person or thing
not identify a particular place, person or thing
The students in Oxford ____ have quirks are placed placed in Class 1A
whom
whose
who
why
What is not an example of a sentence?
complex
medium
simple
compound
What are simple sentences made of?
subject, object and phrase
subject, verb and adverbial
subject and verb
subject and object
Compound sentences are formed with two or more simple sentences linked by ______
relative clause
adverbial of time
connector of sequence
coordinating conjunction
Which word is not a coordinating conjunction?
for
is
or
yet
The sentence below is a _____
What my teacher said to me was clear: I have to study hard to score well for the final test.
simple
compound
complex
What can be used to link in compound sentences?
neither...nor
colon (:)
either...or
semicolon (;)
Complex sentences are formed using...
two main clause
main clause and subordinate clause
two subordinate clause
The sentence below is a ___
John forgot his lines, as his friends were laughing when the stage lights were switched on.
simple
compound
complex
Complex sentences are linked by using subordinating conjunctions to ____
summarise explanations and convey information concisely
connect two main clauses
describe unreal and imaginary events
express the complex relationship between the ideas
Past perfect is not used to ____
describe unreal or imaginary events
combine past perfect, simple past and past progressive to create more complex sequences of events
tells us the order in which actions or events occur
write reported speech when the speaker is referring to the past
The usage of past perfect in the sentence below is to _____
I wish I had eaten before going out today.
report speech when the speaker is referring to the past
describe unreal or imaginary events
combine past perfect, simple past and past progressive to create more complex sequences of events
The usage of past perfect in the sentence below is used to _____
Ling said when she was little, she had wanted to become a teacher.
report speech when the speaker is referring to the past
combine past perfect, simple past and past progressive to create more complex sequences of events
describe unreal and imaginary events
Non-finite clauses contain verbs that do not show tense.
True
False
It takes a whole team to ___ this match.
win
winning
won
will win
What are the two types of non-finite clauses?
demonstrative and to-infinitive clause
to-infinitive and participle clause
participle and relative clause
subordinate and participle clause
Participle clauses can serve as an adverbial of reason.
True.
False
What type of non-finite clause is this?
Who is that boy sitting next to you?
present participle clause
relative clause
to-infinitive clause
past participle clause
What type of non-finite clause is this?
Having eaten all his food, he went to work.
past participle clause
to-infinitive clause
demostrative clause
present participle clause
Subordinating conjunctions cannot be
placed at the start of the sentence
placed between the parts they connect
used with a comma at the ned of the subordinate clause
used with a comma after the connector if the clause is too lon
Connectors of sequence are also ____
adverbials of reason
demonstrative clause
adverbials of time
relative clause
Connectors of sequence tell us the order in which actions or events occur.
True.
False.
As soon as Yuno gained his powers, he wanted to become the Magic Emperor.
This sentence uses a____
subordinating conjunction
coordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverbs
adverbials of reason
Conjunctive adverbs cannot connect
sentence groups
paragraph
main clauses
phrases
What punctuation should we use when connecting two main clauses with a conjunctive adverb?
comma (,)
semicolon (;)
colon (:)
slash (/)
I will go and prepare some snacks; meanwhile, please make yourself at home!
What is the conjunctive adverb in this sentence?
comma (,)
semicolon (;)
meanwhile
please
Of course Dazai cares. After all he did return, three weeks ago, for his junior Atsushi.
What is the conjunctive adverb in this sentence?
three weeks ago
of course
after all
comma (,)
Ethan could not stand the sight of Cindy being hurt. He vowed to destroy all those who hurt Cindy one day.
What is the connector of sequence in this sentence?
full stop (.)
one day
being hurt
no connector of sequence
When do you use a full stop before the connector of sequence?
When it is used between the sentences
When it is used in the second sentence after the verb
When it is used at the end of the second sentence
When it is used at the front of the sentence
Present perfect tense is used to___
talk about an event that started in the past and is still taking place
talk about past events that affect or lead up to the present
show how tense and aspect work together
talk about an event that continues over some time in the past
What can we used in present perfect tense to give more details about an event taking place?
Adverbials of Time
Adverbials of Reason
Preposition phrases
All of the above
I have already read the book before the movie came out.
What tense is this sentence written in?
Simple Present
Present Progressive
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
The Covid situation makes Aysha sad, as she ___ not travelled overseas for almost a decade.
will
have
had
has
What is nominalisation used to do?
convey information concisely and summarise explanations
give additional information about the subject
emphasise or hedge our claims on the subject
tone down our meaning
Nominalise 'absent'
absentee
absent
absence
Nominalisation helps to introduce one idea by
showing its relationship with other things
providing relevant evidence
including further information
toning down its meaning
The usage of nominalisation in this sentence is to _____
The reduction of water quality is the most direct impact...
emphasising the main idea of the paragraph
showing its relationship with other things
including further information
providing relevant evidence
The usage of nominalisation in this sentence is to ____
The threat to marine life, on the other hand, happens....destroying the aquatic ecosystems.
emphasising the main idea of the paragraph
including further information
showing its relationships with other things
providing relevant evidence
Adverbs are not used to ____
emphasise or hedge our claims to appear more confident and assertive
tone down our meaning to invite others to offer ideas or opinions
add information such as explanations or examples
tone down our meaning to appear less direct and more polite
I particularly liked your point on how the fans are toxic.
What is the adverb, and what is it used to do?
toxic; emphasise
toxic; tone down
particularly; emphasise
particularly; tone down
A good scolding is sometimes what young children need.
What is the adverb in this sentence and what is it used to do?
sometimes; emphasise
sometimes; tone down
good; emphasise
good; tone down
Which of the following contains a connector that does not upport a point of view?
also, for instance, in particular
since, in, furthermore
moreover, in addition, thus
because, since, for example
Which of the sentences use a conjunctive adverb?
Because he desired to be the Hokage, Naruto trained hard these part few months.
John has been to many countries; for example, he has been to Russia and even India.
Let us walk to the park since it is nearby.
What is a connector of contrast?
conjunctive adverbs
subordinating conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
all of the above
When do we not use a comma when using connectors of contrast in a sentence?
connecting words or phrases
connecting clauses
when the connector of contrast is used at the beginning of the sentence
when the connector of contrast is used between a clause and a noun phrase
Connectors of contrast are used to highlight opposing viewpoints.
True.
False.
Write a sentence using a connector of contrast.
After winning the tournament, the ladies went ahead to celebrate their victory.
What clause is used here?
relative clause
past participle clause
preposition -ing clause
demostrative clause
You can only win the game by choosing Miya as your main character.
What clause is used in this sentence?
preposition wh- clause
preposition -ing clause
relative clause
to-infinitive clause
We use 'whom' when we are being formal, and 'that' when we are being informal.
True.
False.
Who is a ___ pronoun, which ___ the action of the verb, and whom is a ____ pronoun which ____ the action of the verb
subjective; performs; objective; performs
subjective; performs; objective; receives
objective; receives; subjective; performs
objective; receives; objective; receives
My therapist is the only person with ___ I can talk about my issues.
who
whom
In active voice, the subject of the sentence receives the action indicated by the verb.
True.
False.
We use passive voice when we want the audience to ____
focus on the person doing the action
focus on the setting in which the person is doing the action
focus on the process of the person doing the action
focus on the action itself
Where is the direct object often positioned in a sentence?
the object that comes after the main verb
the object that comes right after the main verb
the object that comes right before the main verb
the object that comes before the main verb
A signal is sent to the body by the brain.
Is this a direct or indirect object?
direct
indirect
Hinata was picked for the match against Shiratorizawa.
Is this in an active or passive voice?
Active
Passive
What verbs can we not use passive voice on?
verbs that take no object that do not require someone or something to receive the action
verbs that show a state of being or possession instead of showing actions
verbs that show tense and/or aspect
Because it had rained earlier, my uniform got soaked.
What type of connector is used in this sentence?
connector of reason
connector to show cause and effect
connector of sequence
connector to state conditions
Despite various claims that he is the killer, the court ruled him as innocent.
What type of connector is used in this sentence?
Connector of reason
Connector to support a point of view
Connectors of sequence
Connectors of contrast
Nominalisation can be used to ____
present arguments in a more objective manner by avoiding the use of first person
allow us to appear more detached by focusing on the action or process
all of the above
Such destruction accounts for...
The usage of nominalisation in this sentence is to ____
emphasise on the main idea in the paragraph
including further information
showing its relationship with other things
providing relevant evidence
Connectors to state conditions connect a ___ clause and a ____ clause.
main; main
main; conditional
main; subordinate
main; dependent
We must act now; otherwise, our enemies will defeat us.
What type of connector is used in this sentence?
Connectors of Reason
Connectors to State Conditions
Connectors of Sequence
Connectors to show Cause and Effect
What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a conjunctive adverb?
there is no difference
Coordinating conjunction connects two main clauses, whilst a conjunctive adverb connects two subordinate clauses
Coordinating conjunctions give both ideas equal emphasis, while conjunctive adverbs show a progression of thoughts
One is an abverb and one is a conjunction
What is a compound sentence made of?
2 subordinate clauses
2 main clauses
1 main clauses and 1 surbordinate clause
All of the above
Compound sentences use____
coordinating conjunction
subordinating conjunction
all of the above
Which of the following cannot be a simple sentence?
subject + verb
Subject + verb + adverbial
subject + verb + object
subject + verb + subordinate conjunction + object
Complex sentences use ___
subordinating conjunction
coordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverb
all of the above
Preposition link___
2 verbs
2 nouns
2 adverbs
2 units of information
Preposition phrases are formed when preposition is combined with
noun phrases
adverb phrases
verb phrases
adjectives
Preposition phrases describe ___
place
time and place
subject and object
all of the above
To form past perfect tense, we add ___ to the ___ form of the verb
have; -en
have; -ed
had; -en
had; -ed
Ling says that when she grows up, she had wanted to become a reporter.
This sentence is...
correct
wrong
Pete tried to stop Jim, but he had already ___ all of his Pink Dolphin.
drink
drank
drunk
drinks
"The cake _____"
is an example of non-finite participle clause.
that was squashed
to be squashed
squashed in the stampede
eaten in the stampede
"The ant___"
is an example of a non-finite participle clause.
scurrying to me
scurried away
scurrying away
scurried by me
Which of these connectors is not a subordinating conjunction?
until
as soon as
meanwhile
while
'I'll leave since you've won.' Punctation is ___ as ___
correct, clauses are too short
correct, clauses are too long
wrong, clauses are too short
wrong, clauses are too long
'I'll leave you my share of the prize since you've won the duel fairly.'
Punctation is ___ as the clauses are ___
correct, long
correct, short
wrong, long
wrong, short
Conjunctive adverbs can connect 2 sentences.
True
False
Which of these is not a conjunctive adverb?
previously
before
then one day
in the meantime
I like carrots. I wil eventually ingest all the carrots in the world.
The sentence is___
Correct.
Wrong.
"The cause of the virus outbreak is gong to be discussed at the meeting." is an example of the ____
Active voice
Passive voice
"Drive drown Orchard Road and you'll get bombarded with advertisements." is an example of ____
Active voice
Passive voice
A(n) ____ object 'receives' the direct object.
Direct
Indirect
"Firzi passed Oliver the ball." Oliver is the ___ object of the sentence.
Direct
Indirect
The passive voice allows you to decide which object (direct/indirect) to emphasise
True
False
Which of these is NOT a connector of cause and effect?
so
because
while
hence
"As it had rained for many days ___ our village turned into a lake."
comma
(blank)
"Our town transformed into a zoo ___ since ___ the Halloween theme was 'animals'."
comma, comma
comma, (blank)
(blank), (blank)
(blank), comma
"You are moody ___ as ___ you haven't slept enough."
comma, comma
(blank), (blank)
comma, (blank)
(blank), comma
"I'm sad. I am ___ therefore ___ going for a run."
comma, comma
(blank), (blank)
comma, (blank)
(blank), comma
