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WorksheetsTopic 11
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which option lists compounds formed from base words that create indefinite expressions?
someone, anywhere, nothing, everything
someone, anyhow, nobody, everyone
somebody, anywhere, anything, all things
somewhere, anywho, nothingness, everyplace
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a defining relative clause.
The man who lives next door is friendly
The man, who lives next door is friendly
The man which lives next door is friendly
The man that lives next door, is friendly
Which sentence correctly uses a compound of some in a context where a positive expectation is implied?
Is there somebody who can help me now?
I didn’t see somebody at the station today
If anybody calls, tell somebody I’m busy
Nobody said somebody would arrive late
Choose the sentence where a compound of any is used appropriately in a negative clause.
Anybody knows the solution to this specific issue
I can’t find anything that matches the criteria
Anyone arrived early despite the heavy traffic
Anyplace is quieter than the library today
Select the option that best completes the sentence: There was ____ we could do after the network collapsed.
somewhere
anything
nothing
everywhere
Which statement correctly explains verb agreement with compounds of some, any, no, every?
They always take plural verbs in statements
They usually take singular verbs in clauses
They take plural verbs only with people
They take singular verbs only with places
Choose the most accurate completion: If you are offering help, you might ask, “Would ____ like assistance with their bags?”
somebody
anybody
nobody
everybody
Identify the sentence that misuses a compound of no.
No one responded to the urgent email
Nothing appears better than a clear plan
Nowhere are the files accessible today
Nobody are available to take the call
Which option appropriately contrasts the typical functions of some- and any- compounds?
Some-compounds prefer negatives; any-compounds prefer offers
Some-compounds suit positive contexts; any-compounds suit negatives
Some-compounds mark zero quantity; any-compounds mark universality
Some-compounds mean every item; any-compounds mean no items
Select the sentence that correctly uses a compound of every in an affirmative context.
Everybody have finished their assignments already
Everything seems stable after the update
Everyone aren’t ready for the presentation yet
Everywhere are closed due to the holiday
Choose the best option: Is there _____ who can help me with this problem?
someone
anyone
no one
everyone
Choose the best option: Ceci can speak five languages. She can communicate with _____ in the world.
anyone
someone
no one
everyone
Choose the best option: Lalo didn't say _____ when I asked him a question. He just ignored me.
anything
something
nothing
everything
Choose the best option: There is _____ wrong with my computer. It keeps crashing.
anything
something
nothing
everything
Choose the best option: We can go _____ you like for dinner. I don't mind.
somewhere
anywhere
nowhere
everywhere
Choose the best option: _____ knows that smoking is bad for your health.
Anyone
Someone
No one
Everyone
Choose the best option: I'm looking for _____ nice to wear for the party. Do you have any suggestions?
anything
something
nothing
everything
Choose the best option: Gustavo is very secretive. He never tells me _____ about his life.
anything
something
nothing
everything
Which statement best defines a defining relative clause?
A clause giving essential identifying information
A clause adding optional extra commentary
A clause repeating the main clause idea
A clause showing contrast without details
Choose the correct relative word for people in a defining relative clause:
who
which
where
when
Which sentence correctly uses which to refer to a thing?
I met a man which lives next door.
I bought a phone which breaks every week.
I know a place which we first met.
She likes summers which we travel abroad.
Select the sentence where omission of the relative pronoun is acceptable without changing meaning.
The manager who hired me is retiring.
The book which I bought yesterday is missing.
The student (who) we met was brilliant.
That is the café where we first met.
Which option correctly matches relative words to typical references?
who → people; where → places; when → time
which → people; when → places; where → time
that → time; who → places; whose → things
where → people; whose → time; which → places
In formal writing, which choice best replaces that in a clause about things?
which
who
where
when
Identify the sentence that contains a defining relative clause giving essential information.
Spring, which is lovely, arrives soon.
The scientist who discovered pulsars changed astronomy.
My car, which is red, needs washing.
Paris, where we stayed, was amazing.
Choose the correct use of whose to indicate possession in a defining clause.
I met a writer whose novels win awards.
I met a writer whose live in Paris.
I met a writer whose about history.
I met a writer whose are translated widely.
Which statement best defines a non-defining relative clause?
It limits identity and is essential information.
It provides extra information and is removable.
It replaces a noun and is always necessary.
It adds detail and changes core sentence meaning.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas with a non-defining relative clause.
The lab assistant who calibrated the device ensured accuracy.
The lab assistant, who calibrated the device ensured accuracy.
The lab assistant, who calibrated the device, ensured accuracy.
The lab assistant who, calibrated the device, ensured accuracy.
Which relative pronoun is standard for things in a non-defining clause?
Who
Which
Whose
Where
Select the option that correctly shows a removable clause without changing core meaning.
The contract that includes penalties must be signed.
The contract which includes penalties must be signed now.
The contract, which includes penalties, must be signed now.
The contract which, includes penalties, must be signed.
Which sentence illustrates non-defining use with a time expression?
Tomorrow when the results arrive we celebrate.
Tomorrow, when the results arrive, we celebrate.
When the results arrive tomorrow we celebrate.
We celebrate when the results arrive tomorrow.
Identify the sentence where who introduces non-essential information about a person.
My tutor who specializes in syntax is strict.
My tutor, who specializes in syntax is strict.
My tutor, who specializes in syntax, is strict.
My tutor who, specializes in syntax, is strict.
Which sentence correctly uses whose in a non-defining clause?
The architect whose designs won awards attended.
The architect, whose designs won awards attended.
The architect, whose designs won awards, attended.
The architect, whose designs win awards attends.
Which option accurately compares that to who/which in non-defining clauses?
That is preferred in formal non-defining clauses.
That is acceptable but more informal here.
That is mandatory with non-defining clauses.
That cannot appear in any relative clauses.
Which of these is a defining relative clause?
The man, who lives next door, is a doctor.
My sister, who is an engineer, works in Georgia.
I like books that have happy endings.
Both a and c.
Which of these is a non-defining relative clause?
The car that was parked outside was stolen.
The book that she wrote is very interesting.
The teacher who taught me math was very strict.
My brother, who is a lawyer, lives in Cholula.
Which of these sentences has a relative pronoun that can be omitted?
The woman who answered the phone was very polite.
The cake that you made was delicious.
The movie which we saw last night was very scary.
b and c.
Which of these sentences has incorrect punctuation for the non-defining relative clause?
My friend John, who is very good at chess, beat me easily.
She gave me a present which I really liked.
He works for a company that makes computers.
My father, who is retired now, likes gardening.
Which of these sentences has an incorrect word order for the defining relative clause?
He likes movies that are funny and exciting.
She knows a lot of people who speak different languages.
He bought a car that it was very cheap.
She loves books that have strong female characters.
Which of these sentences has an incorrect use of whose?
She married a man whose family owns a big company.
He lives in a house whose roof is falling apart.
She works for a charity whose aim is to help children in need.
He has a friend whose he met at university
Which statement best defines a euphemism?
A polite substitute for harsh expressions
An exaggerated claim for comic effect
A direct term that avoids ambiguity
A technical label used in linguistics
What is the primary purpose of using euphemisms in conversation?
To neutralize sensitive or taboo topics
To lengthen speeches with complex words
To display superior vocabulary knowledge
To make arguments seem more logical
Which option illustrates replacing a term for religious connotation with a softer alternative?
Saying gosh instead of God
Saying deity instead of mortal
Saying divine instead of sacred
Saying prayer instead of chant
Select the phrase that most closely matches the meaning: “to feel under the weather.”
To feel sick
To feel adventurous
To feel optimistic
To feel competitive
Which euphemism means “to be unlikely to succeed”?
Long shot
Sure thing
Even odds
Safe bet
“Make ends meet” most nearly means what?
To earn enough money to survive
To negotiate a legal settlement
To finalize a business merger
To stop spending on entertainment
If someone does not want to offend and chooses not to speak directly, they are most likely to do what?
Mince their words
Call a spade a spade
Speak their mind fully
State the facts bluntly
Choose the best paraphrase of “money is tight.”
There is not enough money to spend
There is no need to budget anymore
There is extra income available now
There is stable cash flow monthly
Which phrase matches the meaning “to die” in polite terms?
To pass away
To move on up
To change careers
To fall from grace
A manager wants to encourage an employee to apply for a fellowship. Which euphemism fits this action?
Put them up for it
Put them down for it
Put them off from it
Put them through with it
Which expression suggests declaring one’s intention to enter a competition?
Throw one’s hat in the ring
Keep one’s cards to oneself
Pass the torch to another
Put one’s foot in one’s mouth
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: She was so ________ her new book that she forgot to eat dinner.
wrapped up in
under the weather
make ends meet
long shot
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: He decided to ________ and run for mayor.
throw his hat in the ring
make ends meet
mince his words
up and left
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: She didn't ________ when she told him what she thought of his proposal.
mince her words
put up for
cope with
passed away
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: He felt ________ after eating too much cake.
under the weather
wrapped up in
long shot
make ends meet
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: It was a ________, but he applied for the job anyway.
long shot
passed away
up and left
make ends meet
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: They had to work hard to ________ every month.
make ends meet
throw his hat in the ring
mince their words
wrapped up in
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: His father ________ last year after a long illness.
passed away
up and left
put up for
cope with
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: She ________ him ________ the school play, even though he was shy.
put up for;
wrapped up in;
under the weather;
cope with;
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: They ________ their house and moved to another country without telling anyone.
up and left
make ends meet
minced their words
long shot
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate euphemistic phrase: She had to learn how to ________ the stress of her new job.
cope with
put up for
throw her hat in the ring
passed away
Which sentence correctly uses a compound with some, any, no, or every to express an indefinite idea?
Nobody called during the entire quiet afternoon
Anybody called during the entire quiet afternoon
Somebody didn’t call during the entire quiet afternoon
Everybody might not called during the entire quiet afternoon
Choose the option that best explains the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses.
Defining clauses restrict the noun; non-defining add extra information
Defining clauses add extra information; non-defining restrict the noun
Defining and non-defining clauses always change verb tense
Defining and non-defining clauses always remove determiners
Which sentence uses a euphemism appropriately?
After layoffs, the company is right-sizing its workforce
After layoffs, the company is murdering its workforce
After layoffs, the company is exploding its workforce
After layoffs, the company is bankrupting its workforce
