English Grammar Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses a gerund?

• She was running quickly to catch the bus.

• I enjoy swimming in the ocean.

• He quickly walks to the store.

• They were happy to see the movie.

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7.5.R.2

Match the following sentences with their errors:

• This book is better than that.

• Incorrect use of demonstrative pronoun

• She sings beautifully.

• Incorrect subject-verb agreement

• The committee decides on the rules.

• Misuse of gerund

• Running is my favorite activity.

• No error

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7.5.R.2

Choose the sentence where the cumulative adjectives are used correctly.

• The old, charming, small cottage was hidden behind the trees.

• The cottage, old charming small, was hidden behind the trees.

• The small old charming cottage was hidden behind the trees.

• Old small charming, the cottage was hidden behind the trees.

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7.5.R.2

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject and verb agreement?

• The list of items are on the desk.

• Either the students or the teacher have to stay.

• Neither the plates nor the serving bowl has been washed.

• Each of the players have a doctor's note.

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7.5.R.2

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a demonstrative pronoun.

• These is the best cake I have ever had.

• That are too expensive.

• This tastes amazing!

• Those is my favorite movie.

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7.5.R.2

What is the issue with the pronoun in this sentence: "When the teacher handed the tests back, they did not include a grade."

• Vague pronoun

• Incorrect demonstrative pronoun

• Incorrect gerund use

• No error

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7.5.R.2

Select the sentence that correctly uses the singular "they/them/their."

• Everyone must ensure they lock their doors.

• Each student must write their own notes.

• Somebody left their jacket.

• All of the above.

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7.5.R.2

Which sentence correctly uses correlative conjunctions?

• Both the teacher and the student are correct.

• She not only sings but also dances.

• Either he will start the project, or he will finish the other one.

• All of the above.

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7.5.R.2

Choose the sentence that correctly uses (a)   adjectives.

• She bought a bright, red shirt.
• He is a strong, skilled athlete.
• They lived in a small, peaceful vil
• All of the above.

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7.5.R.2 

Match the following pronouns with their corresponding references in the sentence: "The students told the teacher that they were confused."

• Indicates a state of confusion

• The teacher

• Refers to the ones who were confused

• They

• Refers to the group who spoke

• Were

• Refers to the person being spoken to

• The students

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7.5.R.2