English Grammar Quiz

Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

• I drink coffee every morning.

• I am drinking coffee right now.

• I drank coffee yesterday.

• I will drink coffee tomorrow.

Answer explanation

The present continuous tense describes actions happening right now. 'I am drinking coffee right now.' uses 'am' with the verb 'drinking', indicating an ongoing action, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence uses the correct comparative form?

• This book is more interesting than the other one.

• This book is most interesting than the other one.

• This book is interesting than the other one.

• This book is more interesting that the other one.

Answer explanation

The correct comparative form is 'more interesting' as it compares two items. The other options either misuse 'most' or 'that', or omit 'more', making them incorrect.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the correct form: "They ___ go to the cinema last night."

• don’t

• didn’t

• weren’t

• haven’t

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "didn't" because it is the past tense form used to indicate that they did not go to the cinema last night. The other options do not fit the past context of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which sentence is in the past simple tense?

• I will go to the store later.

• I went to the store yesterday.

• I am going to the store now.

• I have been to the store.

Answer explanation

The sentence "I went to the store yesterday." is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past. The other options use future, present continuous, or present perfect tenses.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Complete the sentence: "She ___ her homework before going to bed."

• did

• made

• took

• left

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'did' because it appropriately completes the sentence, indicating that she completed her homework. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

• The students is in the classroom.

• The student are in the classroom.

• The students are in the classroom.

• The students being in the classroom.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The students are in the classroom.' because 'students' is plural, requiring the plural verb 'are'. The other options either use incorrect verb forms or do not match the subject in number.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which sentence is correct?

• She don't like ice cream.

• She doesn’t like ice cream.

• She doesn’t likes ice cream.

• She isn’t liking ice cream.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She doesn’t like ice cream.' because 'doesn’t' is the contraction of 'does not', which is appropriate for third-person singular subjects. The other options contain grammatical errors.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Choose the correct preposition: "We are meeting ___ 10 o'clock."

• on

• in

• at

• of

Answer explanation

The correct preposition is 'at' because we use 'at' to specify a precise time. Therefore, we say 'We are meeting at 10 o'clock'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence is in the future tense?

• I am eating lunch now.

• I ate lunch yesterday.

• I will eat lunch tomorrow.

• I was eating lunch earlier.

Answer explanation

The sentence "I will eat lunch tomorrow." is in the future tense, indicating an action that will happen later. The other sentences refer to actions in the present or past.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Choose the correct modal verb: "You ___ go to the doctor if you’re feeling sick."

• can

• should

• will

• may

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'should' because it indicates a recommendation or advice. Saying 'You should go to the doctor if you’re feeling sick' suggests that it is advisable to seek medical help.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B