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ADVANCED GRAMMAR TEST 1 OCU 2023

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 3hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many essential parts of speech are there in English?

a)

8

b)

9

c)

12

d)

4

2.

A noun ....

a)

a person, place, thing, or idea.

b)

an action.

c)

describes something.

d)

combines words.

3.

A pronoun ...

a)

joins two sentences.

b)

replaces a noun. example: I, you, he, she, it.

c)

describes a verb.

d)

describes a noun.

4.

A verb ...

a)

is a person, place, thing, or idea.

b)

describes a noun.

c)

is an action or state of being.

d)

combines words.

5.

An adjective ...

a)

is a person, place, thing, or idea.

b)

describes a noun.

c)

is an action.

d)

combines words.

6.

An adverb ...

a)

combines sentences.

b)

describes a verb.

c)

is an action.

d)

combines words.

7.

A preposition...

a)

connects a noun with another word in a sentence.

on, in, to, from

b)

combines sentences.

c)

describes verbs.

d)

describes nouns.

8.

A conjunction ...

a)

combines words or sentences.

b)

describes a verb.

c)

describes a noun.

d)

is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase.

9.

Which part of speech answers the questions like what kind, which one, how many, and whose?

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

pronoun

10.

Articles (a/an/the) are always followed by a noun.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

An article can only be used before...

(Can be more than 1 answer)

a)

a noun.

b)

a pronoun.

c)

an adjective+noun.

d)

an adjective

12.

She left home in a hurry.

left is ____________

a)

a verb

b)

an adverb

c)

an adjective

d)

a pronoun

13.

He has two games in his computer.

He is _________

a)

a noun

b)

a pronoun

c)

an adjective

d)

a conjunction

14.

Sometimes he does not listen properly.

properly is _________

a)

an article

b)

a noun

c)

a verb

d)

an adverb

15.

This green apple is not sweet.

green and sweet are ________

a)

adjectives

b)

adverbs

c)

conjunctions

d)

prepositions

16.

I need a new laptop and headphones.

and is ________

a)

an adjective

b)

a conjunction

c)

a preposition

d)

an article

17.

My shoes are under the kitchen table.

under is ________

a)

a pronoun

b)

a preposition

c)

a conjunction

d)

a verb

18.

If we finish our work today, we can go to the movies.

today is ________

a)

a verb

b)

an adverb

c)

a conjunction

d)

a noun

19.

I live in a villa in Spain.

a villa is ________

a)

a noun

b)

a noun phrase

c)

a conjunction

d)

an article

20.

I need a new laptop and headphones.

What is the article in this sentence?

a)

a

b)

and

c)

I

d)

new

21.

Jar Jar Binks was nothing but an awful and the worst character in Star Wars. -- The underlined word is a(n)...

a)

adjective

b)

verb

c)

adverb

d)

noun

22.

Harry hid what Umbridge had made him on his hand. -- The underlined word is a(n)...

a)

conjunction

b)

preposition

c)

pronoun

d)

adjective

23.

Leonard awkwardly asked Penny out. --The underlined word is a(n)...

a)

adverb

b)

conjunction

c)

verb

d)

adjective

24.

Kuzko hated to loose his flow. --The underlined word is a(n)...

a)

adjective

b)

preposition

c)

noun

d)

adverb

25.

Gordon turned back, but Batman wasn't there anymore. --The underlined word is a(n)...

a)

verb

b)

conjunction

c)

noun

d)

adverb

26.

She has cast a spell on you --The underlined word is a(n)...

a)

adjective

b)

verb

c)

adverb

d)

conjunction

27.

The word "clear" in "I want you to make it clear," is an adjective.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The word "clean" in "I told him to clean his room," is an adjective.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Read the sentences and choose the BEST transitional word below:


______, the pain in my knee subsided.

a)

However

b)

Once

c)

Finally

30.

______ the meeting, I walked away with my head held high.

a)

After

b)

During

c)

Immediately

31.

_________ the beautiful evening, we walked on the sandy shore.

a)

Meanwhile

b)

Afterwards

c)

To conclude

32.

The children’s parents will be here soon, ______they need to finish their work on time.

a)

therefore

b)

hence

c)

meanwhile

33.

I love to go shopping _______ I do not have enough money.

a)

and

b)

therefore

c)

but

34.

______, my sister, mother and I went to the mall to do some shopping.

a)

Yesterday

b)

Once

c)

Firstly

35.

Read the sentences and choose the CORRECT transitional word


________________ the party, Usha wanted to open all her gifts.

a)

Also

b)

After

36.

He does not like to eat vegetables. __________, baby carrot is one of his favourite snacks.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

And

37.

I have been waiting for my turn since morning. __________, I will be able to meet my favourite author.

a)

Finally

b)

Before

c)

After

38.

__________ having to use my savings, I am still going for this trip to Kinabalu.

a)

While

b)

In addition to

c)

Despite

39.

I am not joining my friends for dinner tonight. __________, I am going to stay at home and watch a movie alone.

a)

However

b)

In other words

c)

Instead

40.

First, you need to create an account. __________, you will need to pay a registration fee.

a)

So

b)

After that

c)

Thus

41.

Hilal was late to class. __________, he was reprimanded by the teacher.

a)

Consequently

b)

Because

c)

But

42.

__________ it was raining, I did not go out to play football last evening.

a)

However

b)

Since

c)

As a result

43.

__________ he had been reminded not to copy his friends, he still did it anyway.

a)

Since

b)

Even though

c)

While

44.

The library provides a lot of references for students. __________, it also provides the students with a quite space to study.

a)

Moreover

b)

On the other hand

c)

Similarly

45.

Computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time, __________, their image and sound qualities are constantly improving.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Therefore

c)

Hence

46.

Rodger was a chocolate fanatic, and he ate two servings of dessert every night. __________, he began to grow incredibly overweight.

a)

However

b)

Therefore

c)

Fiuthermore

47.

It was announced that nurses’ working hours would be increased by 25%. __________, even fewer trainee nurses are expected to join the profession.

a)

On the other hand

b)

As a result

c)

Likewise

48.

Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over 12 months. _________, vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.

a)

Above all

b)

Correspondingly

c)

In contrast

49.

The Vice Chancellor explained that in light of the current financial climate and because of unexpected bad debts, it would be necessary to peg salary levels at their current level for all grades of staff. __________, no one was getting a pay rise.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

In other words

c)

Similarly

50.

__________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.

a)

Because

b)

Before

c)

Nonetheless

51.

__________ John’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.

a)

Moreover

b)

Because

c)

Even though

52.

Science-fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke correctly predicted that satellites would be used for communication. __________ in 1947, he correctly predicted that 1959 would be the year the first rocket to the moon was launched.

a)

Moreover

b)

Despite

c)

Nonetheless

53.

Some people in New Jersey built their houses very close to the shore line. ____________, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect their property from the sea.

a)

Then

b)

After that

c)

Consequently

54.

Caracas is fun and the weather there is beautiful. __________, it is a very dangerous city to live in.

a)

In spite

b)

On the other hand

c)

Although

55.

The weather is supposed to be terrible on Tuesday, ______ all flights out of Chicago will most likely be cancelled.

a)

That is

b)

In particular

c)

Thus

56.

There are lots of beautiful people around me. ________, I have a wonderful family that supports and loves me dearly.

a)

Furthermore

b)

For instance

c)

Nonetheless

57.

Mother said I need to finish all of my chores. _______, I would not be able to go to the movies with my friends.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Nevertheless

c)

Otherwise

58.

To contrast indeas: While, whereas, ---1---2---

a)

likewise

b)

even though

c)

together with

d)

Although

59.

To add point: moreover,......,......

a)

coupled with

b)

nonetheless

c)

by the same manner

60.

Carol always does her best …………… help people.

a)

so that

b)

in oder to

c)

furthermore

61.

The factory installed new devices. ………………, its emissions to the environment have dropped.

a)

In addition

b)

On the contrary

c)

As a result

62.

Andy helps a lot at home. ………………, his sister never tidies her room.

a)

In the case of

b)

As a result

c)

On the contrary

63.

My car had a puncture; …………, I was late for the meeting yesterday.

a)

therefore

b)

because of

c)

due to

64.

Peter complained …………… the soup tasted awful.

a)

due to

b)

because

c)

owing to

65.

…………… the company made a profit, the workers weren’t given a pay rise.

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

Even though

66.

Miles doesn’t earn a lot. ……………, he goes on holiday every year.

a)

Although

b)

Nevertheless

c)

As a result

67.

…………… complaining about the faulty mixer, we didn’t get a refund.

a)

Despite

b)

Although

c)

Nevertheless

68.
I really hate the taste of lima beans, broccoli, and tomatoes; __________, I eat them because they are so nutritious. 
a)
consequently 
b)
moreover 
c)
nevertheless
d)
so
69.
Medical studies have proven that sun damage can lead to melanoma; ________, you should always wear protective sunscreen. 
a)
however
b)
for example
c)
therefore
d)
finally 
70.
There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 
a)
although 
b)
so
c)
finally 
d)
for example 
71.
The family eats together; _________, they don't have a lot of interesting conversation during dinner.
a)
however 
b)
consequently 
c)
moreover 
d)
in fact 
72.

There were too many accidents on this road when the speed limit was 55 miles per hour; _________, the city decided to lower it to 45 miles per hour.

a)

for this reason

b)

in contrast

73.

There are several ways to buy cell phones. _____________, you can buy them from a phone company or an electronic store.

a)

Also

b)

For instance

74.

1. My friend speaks Korean and English.___________ she is learning Chinese.

a)

In summary

b)

In addition

75.

1. I have been to many countries; _______________, I have been to Chile, Russia, Mexico, and South Africa.

a)

although

b)

actually

76.

1. Women usually enjoy shopping. _______________, men often dislike shopping.

a)

In the same way

b)

In contrast

77.

1____________we played well, we lost the game.

a)

Also

b)

Although

78.

Houseplants require a lot of care and attention. ________________________, outdoor plants also require proper care.

a)

Similarly

b)

In contrast

79.

3.Find the correct pronoun in the sentence.


Amy and Jena are best friends. _____ playing at the playground.

a)

She

b)

We

c)

They

d)

You

80.

4.Nathan ,Me and Caleb were classmates last school year.

_____ missed each other badly.

a)

I

b)

You

c)

We

d)

They

81.

7.What is the adjective in the sentence.


The house was big.

a)

house

b)

was

c)

big

82.

8. Which is an example of a proper noun?

a)

pencil

b)

Jollibee

c)

mall

d)

car

83.

9.What is the proper noun in this sentence.


My favorite amusement park is Disneyland.

a)

My

b)

amusement

c)

Disneyland

d)

park

84.

10.What is the proper noun in the sentence.


He was born in Italy.

a)

He

b)

born

c)

Italy

85.

11.Tell if it is a complete a complete or an incomplete sentence.


We go to.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Incomplete Sentence

86.

Tell if it is a complete or an incomplete sentence.


I love playing piano at home.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Incomplete Sentence

87.

What type of conditional do we use to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past?

a)

Mixed

b)

First

c)

Second

d)

Third

88.

What type of conditional do we use to talk about hypothetical or improbable situations in the present or future.

a)

Mixed

b)

First

c)

Third

d)

Second

89.

Which type of conditional do we use to talk about a possible present or future situation and its result?

a)

Mixed

b)

First

c)

Second

d)

Third

90.

This sentence is an example of what type of conditional?

If we had a bit more time here, we could go to the museum.

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Mixed

91.

1. The box _______ if you stand on it.

a)

a. breaks

b)

b. will break

c)

c. break

d)

d. broke

92.

2. You will be over weight if you _____ like that every meal.

a)

a. eat

b)

b. will eat

c)

c. ate

d)

d. are eating

93.

3. Someone will steal your bag if you _____ at the platform.

a)

a. left

b)

b. leaves

c)

c. will leave

d)

d. leave

94.

4. I could type it myself if I _____ a typewriter.

a)

a. have

b)

b. had

c)

c. had had

d)

d. have had

95.

5. If someone _____ a million dollar chegue, what _____ with it?

a)

a. gives - will you do

b)

b. gave - would you do

c)

c. gives - do you do

d)

d. gave - did you do

96.

6. If he _____ you were in hospital, he _____ you.

a)

a. knows - visits

b)

b. knows - would visit

c)

c. knew - visited

d)

d. had known - would have visited

97.

7. They _____ to work unless the employer _____ them more.

a)

a. refuse - paid

b)

b. refused - paid

c)

c. refused - would pay

d)

d. would refuse - paid

98.

8. The teacher _____ angry if the students _____ more obedient.

a)

a. would not be - have been

b)

b. would not - were

c)

c. would not have been - had been

d)

d. will not be - had been

99.

9. If the girl does not study hard, she _____ the test.

a)

a. does not pass

b)

b. will not pass

c)

c. would not pass

d)

d. had not passed

100.

10. If you _____ more vegetables, your skin would look better.

a)

a. eat

b)

b. ate

c)

c. will eat

d)

d. had eaten

101.

11. If she _____ my advice, she would have arrived earlier.

a)

a. follows

b)

b. followed

c)

c. would follow

d)

d. had followed

102.

12. If we had more pocket money, we _____ to the cinema.

a)

a. go

b)

b. will go

c)

c. went

d)

d. would go