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English Secondary - Grammar Practice

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Alice was reading a comic in ______ kitchen just now.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

-

2.
My neighbour is ...........incredibly intelligent person. 
a)
the 
b)
a
c)
an
d)
no article
3.
I met .............boy. .........boy was very tall. 
a)
a, a
b)
the, a
c)
a, the
d)
the, the
4.
A group of teenagers saw .............UFO late at night. 
a)
the 
b)
an
c)
a
d)
None of the above
5.
His father is ............Master of Arts in French Literature. 
a)
an
b)
the
c)
no article
d)
a
6.

I want to buy ..... laptop computer next week.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

7.

He drives at a speed of 90 miles ...... hour.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

8.

...... price of petrol keeps rising.

a)

A

b)

The

c)

An

d)

None of them

9.

____________ Petronas Twin Towers is one of the unique buildings in the world.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

d)

-

10.

He brought _____ food to ____ park.

a)

a, a

b)

the, a

c)

a, the

d)

the, the

11.

John smokes ____ his brother doesn’t.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

but

12.

"She speaks English ____ Spanish?", asks Amin to Abu.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

because

13.

She is not feeling well___ she is cheerful.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

14.

Identify the errors in the sentences and rewrite them correctly.


My sister can neither paint or draw well.

(a)  

15.

Identify the errors in the sentences and rewrite them correctly.


Neither the children nor their mother like to eat spaghetti.

(a)  

16.

Identify the errors in the sentences and rewrite them correctly.


Either Emily or her sisters is going to the concert tomorrow night.

(a)  

17.

Identify the errors in the sentences and rewrite them correctly.


Neither Mr Lee nor his wife drive a car.

(a)  

18.

..........or not you allow me, I am going to the park

a)

Unless

b)

if

c)

Whether

d)

until

19.

............. being hungry she could not eat the food served in the restaurant

a)

Whether

b)

Incase

c)

In spit of

d)

because

20.

The wise try to empower themselves---------the fools keep blaming their luck.

a)

Therefore

b)

Whereas

c)

Whether

d)

still

21.

.............he got married to that rich woman, he gave up his job.

a)

On the other hand

b)

As soon as

c)

Though

d)

moreover

22.

............this water looks clean, it may be contaminated.

a)

In case

b)

Despite

c)

Although

d)

Because

23.

Choose the appropriate word(s) to join the following sentence:

He is greedy. He is dishonest.

a)

as well as

b)

both

c)

as well

d)

as soon as

24.

_______this project succeeds, we will get a promotion.

a)

Before

b)

Provided that

c)

Whereas

d)

Now that

25.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable correlative conjunction:

The dinner includes_____salad_____vegetable stew.

a)

either.....or

b)

whether.....or

c)

not only.....but also

d)

None Of These

26.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable correaltive conjunction:

I do not like her. She is ____ arrogant____ selfish.

a)

neither....nor

b)

both....and

c)

either.....or

d)

whether....or

27.

Stevenson likes tea (a)   coffee.

28.

Savory flavors are ____ sweet____bitter.

a)

neither.....nor

b)

either.....or

c)

not only.....but also

d)

whether.....or

29.

Work hard ____ you should fail.

a)

Unless

b)

Still

c)

Lest

d)

Because

30.

He is absent (a)   he is sick.

31.

Use a coordinating conjunction to combine the following sentences: I like to play soccer. I also enjoy swimming.

a)

I like to play soccer but I also enjoy swimming.

b)

I like to play soccer or I also enjoy swimming.

c)

I like to play soccer so I also enjoy swimming.

d)

I like to play soccer and I also enjoy swimming.

32.

Use a coordinating conjunction to combine the following sentences: She is good at math. She struggles with English.

a)

She is good at math, but she struggles with English.

b)

She is good at math, therefore she struggles with English.

c)

She is good at math, so she struggles with English.

d)

She is good at math, because she struggles with English.

33.

Use a coordinating conjunction to combine the following sentences: He wants to go to the movies. He needs to finish his homework first.

a)

He wants to go to the movies, so he needs to finish his homework first.

b)

He wants to go to the movies, because he needs to finish his homework first.

c)

He wants to go to the movies, but he needs to finish his homework first.

d)

He wants to go to the movies, and he needs to finish his homework first.

34.

Use a coordinating conjunction to combine the following sentences: I will study for the test. I will also review my notes.

a)

I will study for the test so also review my notes.

b)

I will study for the test and also review my notes.

c)

I will study for the test but also review my notes.

d)

I will study for the test or also review my notes.

35.

Recognize the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: After the rain stopped, the sun came out.

a)

After

b)

While

c)

Before

d)

During

36.

Recognize the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: Because she studied hard, she got an A on the test.

a)

Therefore

b)

Because

c)

Furthermore

d)

Although

37.

Recognize the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: I will go for a walk unless it rains.

a)

and

b)

if

c)

but

d)

unless

38.

Recognize the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: Although it was late, they decided to go for a walk.

a)

However

b)

Because

c)

Although

d)

Also

39.

Construct a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'while'.

a)

While I was eating lunch, my dog was barking.

b)

While I was watching TV, my mom was cooking dinner.

c)

While I was studying for my exam, my friends were playing outside.

d)

While I was sleeping, the sun was shining.

40.

Construct a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'since'.

a)

Since I like pizza, I went to the movies.

b)

Since the sun rises in the east, I will go to bed early.

c)

Since it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

d)

Since the cat is black, it must be a dog.

41.

Construct a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'whereas'.

a)

I enjoy playing soccer, whereas my brother prefers basketball.

b)

I enjoy playing soccer, whereas my brother dislikes playing sports.

c)

I enjoy playing soccer, whereas my brother also enjoys playing soccer.

d)

I enjoy playing soccer, whereas my brother prefers playing video games.

42.

________________ Lisa BlackPink is popular, she is humble.

a)

But

b)

Yet

c)

So

d)

Although

43.

The football team lost the game in Euro 2021. _________, they did not give up and planned to come back next year.

a)

So

b)

But

c)

Yet

44.

He doesn't speak English, _________ he is learning fast.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

45.

I have a headache _________ a runny nose.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

46.

Which sentence uses the correlative conjunctions correctly?

a)

Both your brother or you have the same hair color.

b)

You can either go to the fair, or go to the movies.

c)

Not only did the teacher give me a test, but also a bad grade.

d)

Neither the girls or the boys is winning the attendance award.

47.

Which sentence uses the correlative conjunctions correctly?

a)

I haven't seen neither Mrs. Woods nor Mr.Sikes today.

b)

I have neither seen Mrs. Woods nor Mr.Sikes today.

c)

You can't neither talk in class or get up out of your seat.

d)

Mrs. Finn not only likes dogs or giraffes.

48.

Fill in the blank with the correct correlative conjunction.

I have been to ____________ Hawaii, nor Jamaica.

a)

either

b)

both

c)

neither

d)

whether

49.

I only like ketchup on my cheeseburger. Therefore, I want _______ pickles _______ mustard.

a)

either; or

b)

neither; nor

c)

not only; but also

d)

no sooner; than

50.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence.


Neither Willy nor her parents ____ seen the movie before.

a)

has

b)

have

51.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the following sentence.


Neither Mary nor the other girls _____ going to the cinema tonight.

a)

is

b)

are

52.

__________ English is my favorite subject, going to class on Monday is a challenge.

a)

Meanwhile

b)

However

c)

Unless

d)

Although

53.

John always studied for his mathematics exams, _________, he always scored full marks.

a)

Unless

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

Similarly

54.

Which connector means something that is an "result" of another action?

a)

As a result

b)

However

c)

Unless

d)

Although

55.

____________ chocolate is Alya's favorite food, she does not like chocolate with peanuts."

a)

Similarly

b)

Therefore

c)

As a result

d)

Although

56.

To make mashed potatoes, ____________ you have to boil the potatoes. _____________, you have to remove the skin. ______________, you can mash them up.

a)

lastly, next, after that

b)

first, next, after that

c)

then, besides that, next

d)

other than that, then, Next

57.

"nevertheless" can be used to show

a)

addition of ideas

b)

sequence

c)

contrast

d)

result

58.

Tom loved dogs, __________, he was allergic to them.

a)

However

b)

Unless

c)

Therefore

d)

As a result

59.
It was raining, ______ he opened the umbrella.
a)
while
b)
so
c)
or
d)
but
60.
_______________ he has a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid.
a)
Such as
b)
Although
c)
Because of the
d)
Despite
61.
She couldn't sleep _______________ being tired
a)
despite
b)
although
c)
because of the
d)
however
62.
______their German was very bad, they could communicate with the shop assistant. 
a)
since
b)
as
c)
although
63.
His chocolate was too hot,______ he put some cold milk in it. 
a)
so
b)
and
c)
but
64.

Which connector can be used to add ideas?

a)

so

b)

furthermore

c)

in spite of

d)

hence

65.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

66.

Tracy has experienced poverty and hardship before. _____ she has sympathetic heart towards the poor and the needy

a)

therefore,

b)

Therefore,

c)

therefore

d)

Therefore

67.

The retailer has been making losses. _____ he intends to close down his business.

a)

Such as,

b)

In addition,

c)

However,

d)

Therefore,

68.

Jack studies hard. _________________, he gets high grades.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Therefore

c)

In addition

d)

Despite

69.
We went fishing last Saturday _____ we didn't catch anything.
a)
because
b)
but
c)
when
d)
and
70.

We've completely renovate our living room with hardwood floors. _______________________________, we've put in new windows to bring in more light.

a)

In addition

b)

furthermore

c)

since

d)

moreover

71.

It rained incessantly. ____ the whole village was flooded.

a)

However

b)

Similarly

c)

As a result

d)

Besides

72.

She begged for forgiveness. ___ , it was too late.

a)

However

b)

Besides

c)

Therefore

d)

As a result

73.

I do not like physics. _____ , because it is a difficult subject.

a)

Therefore

b)

As a result

c)

Consequently

d)

Furthermore

74.

I am not interested in tennis. ____ , I don't have a racket.

a)

Besides

b)

Therefore

c)

As a result

d)

Consequently

75.

She did not study hard for her examination. ____ she failed.

a)

However

b)

Besides

c)

Similarly

d)

Consequently

76.

Reghuram is a generous and helpful person. ______ , his sister is a charitable person.

a)

Therefore

b)

Similarly

c)

In addition

d)

Consequently

77.

Jennifer tried very hard; ____ she did not succeed.

a)

besides

b)

however

c)

consequently

d)

similarly

78.

To make mashed potatoes, ____________ you have to boil the potatoes. _____________, you have to remove the skin. ______________, you can mash them up.

a)

lastly, next, after that

b)

first, next, after that

c)

then, besides that, next

d)

other than that, then, Next

79.

.........., heat the oil in the frying pan. , put in all the marinated chicken pieces.

a)

Second, last

b)

First , last

c)

First, then

d)

Secondly, first

80.

He was caught playing truant. _____ he was given a warning.

a)

Finally

b)

Firstly

c)

Subsequently

81.

_____ plucking coconuts, he sends then to the factory.

a)

After

b)

Later

c)

Then

82.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

83.

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

a)

due to

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

concequently

84.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuations.
a)
The Kedah team is playing againts the pahang team.
b)
The kedah team is playing againts the pahang team.
c)
The Kedah team is playing againts the Pahang team.
d)
The kedah team is playing againts the Pahang team.
85.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuations.
a)
My Sister's friend threw away yesterday's newspaper.
b)
My sister friend's threw away yesterday's newspaper.
c)
My sister's friend threw away yesterday newspaper.
d)
My sister's friend threw away yesterday newspaper's.
86.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuations.
a)
Wesak Day is in may every year. It's celebrated by the buddhists to remember the day buddha was born.
b)
Wesak Day is in May every year. It's celebrated by the Buddhists to remember the day Buddha was born.
c)
Wesak Day is in May every year. Its celebrated by the Buddhists to remember the day Buddha was born.
d)
Wesak Day is in May every year. It's celebrated by the Buddhists to remember the Day Buddha was born.
87.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuations.
a)
Wing is holding a new broom Weng has one too.
b)
Wing is holding a new broom. Weng has one, too.
c)
Wing is holding a new broom, Weng has one, too.
d)
Wing is holding a new, broom. Weng has one too.
88.

COMPLETE WITH ADVERBS

1. Aunt Anne is a careful driver. So she drives ...

a)

careful

b)

carefully

89.

COMPLETE WITH ADVERBS

2. Harry is a bad player because he plays ...

a)

badly

b)

bad

90.

COMPLETE WITH ADVERBS

3. Mrs Hardy is a good cook because she cooks ...

a)

good

b)

well

91.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ADVERB

5. The exam was easy, so he passed the exam  ...

a)

easily

b)

easyly

92.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ADVERB

6. Peter is a fast swimmer. He swims ...

a)

fast

b)

fastly

93.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ADVERB

7. Lucy is a hard worker. She works ...

a)

hard

b)

hardly

94.

CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE FORM OF THE ADVERB

8. Da Vinci could draw and paint .... (beautiful)

a)

beautifuly

b)

beautifully

95.

CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE FORM OF THE ADVERB

9. Always dress ...... when you go walking (comfortable)

a)

comfortable

b)

comfortably

96.

We lost the football match 4–2 yesterday.

I don't think we played_______

a)

Badly

b)

Bad

97.

Identify de ADVERB in the sentence:


The classroom was strangely quiet.

a)

quiet

b)

strangely

c)

classroom

d)

was

98.

Identify de ADVERB in the sentence:


Alice's camera was surprisingly cheap.

a)

surprisingly

b)

camera

c)

cheap

d)

was

99.

An adverb is a word that...

a)

Modifies a noun

b)

is an action

c)

is a person, place, or thing

d)

Modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb

100.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
My dog always barks.
a)
my
b)
always
c)
barks
d)
dog
101.

How are many adverbs formed?

a)

by adding -ly

b)

by adding -es

c)

by changing the y to i and adding -es

d)

by adding an s

102.

Which word is the adverb?

The raspberry lemon cake will be served later.

a)

cake

b)

will be

c)

served

d)

later

103.

Choose the adjective.

Soon it will be time to begin summer vacation.

a)

soon

b)

begin

c)

summer

d)

vacation

104.

Find the adverb.

I almost fell on the steps of my porch, but grabbed the railing just in time.

a)

almost

b)

fell

c)

grabbed

d)

time

105.

Adverbs answer the questions:

a)

what's for super?

b)

how? when? where?

c)

what? who? what time?

d)

Just - who?

106.

EVERY word that ends with the suffix -ly is an adverb.

a)

True

b)

False

107.

Even if a word is obviously a noun, it can be used as an adverb.

Example: He ran home.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

We ___________ recycle to help the environment

a)

should

b)

ought to

109.

I ______________ wear a helmet when i am riding my bike.

a)

should

b)

ought to

110.

We _________ be nice to our brothers and sisters.

a)

should

b)

ought to

111.

We __________ read a book for 15 minutes every day.

a)

should

b)

ought to

112.

My sister and I __________ make our bed in the morning.

a)

should

b)

ought to

113.

Our family _____________ stay indoors when there is dangerous virus (Covid-19)

a)

should

b)

ought to

114.

We ___________ do our homework everyday.

a)

should

b)

ought to

115.

We _____________ look left and right before crossing the road.

a)

should

b)

ought to

116.

We _____________ not be on the computer most of the day.

a)

should

b)

ought to

117.

We ____________ wear a raincoat when it is raining outside.

a)

should

b)

ought to

118.

Everyone ____________ wear sun protection so they do not burn from the sun's dangerous rays.

a)

should

b)

ought to

119.

We _____________ try to eat 5 pieces of fruit or vegetable every day.

a)

should

b)

ought to

120.

I saw a (a)   of fish in the ocean while snorkelling.

121.

There is a (a)   of bees on the tree.

122.

A (a)   of teachers is having a meeting in the meeting room.

123.

A (a)   of birds flies in the sky.

124.

I saw a (a)   of lions hunting the deers.

125.

There is a (a)   of rabbits in the field.