WorksheetsEnglish Grammar Quiz
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 52mins
My parents have lived in their house for many years, but now they ... about moving.
think
’re thinking
’ve thought
’d been thinking
My sister wasn’t with her present ... as I thought she would be.
more thrilled
most thrilled
as thrilled
thrilled
Robert wanted to sell his old guitar, but he ended up giving it ... for free.
back
out
away
off
We used every summer in at my grandparents’ house in the south of France.
spend
to spend
spending
spent
Most entrepreneurs say you have to some risks when starting a business.
make
do
give
take
We really appreciate hotel information you gave us. It was very useful.
a
any
the
some
By the time they get here, there won’t be any food left because we it all.
would eat
would have eaten
are eating
will have eaten
Apparently, there has a been a of interest in the new Picasso exhibition.
great deal
large number
significant
plenty
My parents haven’t got a car, so I depend public transport to get me to school.
on
of
to
for
Occasionally the children are naughty, but the whole they are very well-behaved.
in
on
by
at
If we knew how much the trip would cost, we the money from my sister.
will borrow
can borrow
could borrow
borrowed
I wish I stayed up so late. I feel exhausted this morning.
have
haven’t
had
hadn’t
She warned him in the sea because the waves were too rough.
not swimming
not swim
against swimming
against
You shouldn’t on Bob to arrive on time. He’s completely unreliable.
count
think
take
get
The children are getting tired. It’s time we getting them ready for bed.
started
had started
start
Their house ___ into while they were on holiday, but the thieves didn’t take much.
gets broken
got broken
has broken
broke
Justin was going to stay at home, but he changed his mind at the last ___.
time
hour
minute
day
The prime minister is expected ___ his resignation in the next few days.
announce
to announce
announcing
announces
She asked me whether ___ ever been to a foreign country.
I had
have I
had I
I have
Some of the guests complained about the hotel staff ___ to them.
to be rude
be rude
being rude
were rude
Whenever I don’t know a word in Spanish, I tend to ___ in an online dictionary.
look at it
look it up
look around it
look through it
We didn’t travel in the busy season so we ___ book anything in advance.
had to
mustn’t
hadn’t to
didn’t have to
We had ___ money that we couldn’t even afford to buy lunch.
so few
so little
so much
so many
I’m not sure which jacket I prefer. I just can’t ___.
speak my mind
make up my mind
change my mind
know my own mind
Mr Harris is the teacher ___ classes I find most enjoyable.
who
who’s
whose
that
Peter’s bicycle has been stolen so he ___ mine for the time being.
’s borrowing
borrows
borrowed
’d borrowed
She’s got an amazing opportunity. She can’t pass ___ like that.
a chance up
up a chance
off a chance
a chance off
Rita can be really annoying, but it’s important to ___ and not get angry with her.
keep your nerve
keep yourself
keep your cool
keep your calm
Never ___ so disappointed as when I lost that race.
I have been
I am
have I been
am I
___ they didn’t seem to understand was how hard we had worked on the project.
That
Which
Why
There are a number of fitness classes on offer, several of are free for students.
them
which
that
those
The Williams sisters are considered to be among the greatest tennis players.
greatly
generally
closely
highly
While I enjoyed the latest film in the series, it didn’t really up to my expectations.
live
come
fulfil
accomplish
I’ll always support Daniel, people may say about him.
however
whichever
whoever
whatever
The problem with the article is that it gives you a impression about teenagers’ attitudes to studying.
wrong
fake
false
incorrect
This ancient Roman site in South Wales an area of historical interest in 1987.
has declared
has been declared
declared
was declared
This frozen meal needs thoroughly before you can eat it.
be heated
to be heat
to be heated
to be heating
The two men are now thought involved in the robbery and the police have released them.
not to have been
to have been
not having been
having been
You’ve made some good points and we’ll try to them on board when we make our decision.
put
take
have
carry
Huge of people gathered in the streets to celebrate our team winning the cup final.
groups
crews
crowds
spaces
I saw a fascinating documentary how the Egyptian pyramids were built.
explained
explains
to explain
explaining
It’s essential that we consider the of continuing to burn fossil fuels.
meanings
implications
connotations
conclusions
himself alone at home, Keith decided to invite some friends round.
Found
Find
Finding
To find
on a true story, 12 Years a Slave is the story of a man who is kidnapped and sold as a slave.
Based
It is based
12 Years a Slave is the story of a man who is kidnapped and sold as a slave.
Based
It is based
Basing
It was based
Equipped only a map and a compass, Kirsty set out to climb the mountain.
by
for
with
to
Some animals which had completely disappeared are now being to the countryside.
revisited
reintroduced
rearranged
reorganised
She we were going to visit her because we hadn’t told anybody.
should have known
may have known
must have known
can’t have known
We rushed to the station because it turned out the train was delayed.
didn’t need to
needn’t have
mustn’t have
can’t have
I’d always wanted to go skiing so I at the chance to go on the school ski trip.
ran
hopped
jumped
flew
I’m in no doubt that he’s capable passing the exam. He’s a very intelligent young man.
of
to
with
by
More people came to the party than expected, so there’s enough food.
by
far more
twice
nowhere near
The children were covered in mud because they in the garden all morning.
had played
had been playing
have played
have been playing
I tidied up my bedroom, but five minutes later my little brother again.
messed up
messes it
messed it up
messed up it
This folk song tells the tale of a man who for something he hasn’t done.
arrests
arrested
gets arrested
had got arrested
The roads get so during the rush hour that it makes more sense to take the underground.
deserted
run down
accessible
congested
I in the park when I bumped into my old geography teacher.
walked out
was out walking
have been out walking
have walked
It was very of you to leave the door unlocked. Anyone could have come in.
irresponsible
invaluable
inactive
insignificant
You have far too much sugar in your diet. You really should try to .
cut out
cut it out
put it down
put down
The first police force in the world founded in London in 1829.
is
are
The first police force in the world founded in London in 1829.
is
are
was
were
It is estimated that of 10,000 students took part in last Saturday’s demonstration.
countless
bags
heaps
upwards
Although Heather ran a great race, she failed to her personal best time.
achieve
complete
gain
win
As soon as he got in the house, he peeled his soaking wet clothes.
out
off
on
away
You could get yourself into trouble if you don’t follow the safety advice.
a couple of
upwards of
no end of
none
Scientists are making a breakthrough in the search for a cure.
set to
on the verge of
to
about
If you found an envelope full of cash, what would you do with it?
Provided
As long as
Supposing
On condition that
Off the top of my , I’d say that cheetahs are the fastest animals in the world.
head
tongue
face
mind
In my opinion, it’s that so many people are starving when there’s more than enough food for everyone.
imperfect
immoral
irregular
irreplaceable
these exercises twice a day and you’ll feel much more relaxed.
If you do
If you did
Had you done
Do
I don’t mind you playing the trumpet. I just wish you could play it .
in focus
out loud
in tune
on the whole
If we to come home early, she’d still be waiting outside.
didn’t decide
decided
decide
hadn’t decided
My sister’s so bossy. I resent what to do by her!
to be told
being told
be told
telling
Don’t forget some wet weather gear. It looks like it might rain.
bringing
bring
having brought
to bring
Archaeologists thought they had found an ancient burial site, but it turned out to be an hoax.
elaborate
aggressive
Archaeologists thought they had found an ancient burial site, but it turned out to be an hoax.
elaborate
aggressive
extreme
enlarged
My parents buying a second-hand car because it broke down after three days.
admitted
agreed
regretted
refused
Despite apologising our bad behaviour, the teacher made us stay behind after school.
for
about
of
with
My best friend in Germany until his family moved to the UK.
used to living
used to live
would live
will live
We were very annoyed the late cancellation of our flight.
in
to
for
about
I’ve got this great new app that helps you and learn new vocabulary in other languages.
commit
memorise
realise
remind
Ferguson took the decision a new strategy in last Saturday’s match.
try out
trying out
to try out
tried out
My pet hamster is shy. She won’t come out for anyone except me.
painfully
perfectly
widely
wildly
of my time is spent just relaxing with friends. I generally have far too much school work.
Few
Little
Much
All
You look you didn’t get much sleep last night.
if
as
though
as if
Children are likely to grow up not liking vegetables if they’re forced when they’re young.
eat them
eating them
to eat them
them eat
We all have to sacrifices every once and while.
do
give
make
take
Nick really gets on my nerves. He my things without asking first.
always borrowed
’s always borrowing
borrows always
’s always going to borrow
You should tell your mum about the vase you broke. There’s no way you’ll get it.
up with
in to
out for
away with
In the year 2025, I’m pretty sure everyone electric cars.
is driving
has driven
In the year 2025, I’m pretty sure everyone electric cars.
is driving
has driven
will be driving
drives
The company is expected to result in the loss of 5,000 jobs.
takeover
turnover
breakthrough
workout
I’m thinking about splashing on a new phone. The one I’ve got is out-of-date.
in
over
o ff
out
you decide to take the job, please let us know by next Monday.
Had
Should
Shall
Will
how many times he’s told, Adam refuses to turn his music down.
As long as
Owing to
No matter
Nonetheless
What appeals most about her films is the . The characters and settings are so believable.
delusion
illusion
realism
reality
We dared the mountain because bad weather was predicted.
not climb
not to climb
climb
to climb
It doesn’t matter what we are discussing, Gina always has to the last word.
have
make
say
speak
She about her low marks so it was no surprise when she failed the course.
’d warned
’d been warned
’ll be warned
’s been warned
I’ve always thought that Leon bears a resemblance to his father.
close
heavy
solid
strict
She gets angry at the slightest thing. I wish she could just a lid on it.
have
keep
put
throw
we realise that the journey would take more than ten hours by car.
Not only did
Little did
Should
No sooner did
concerned us most was their failure to provide alternative accommodation.
The thing
Which
What
It
Would you mind the programme? I’d like to see it from the beginning.
unwinding
winding
overwinding
rewinding
