Sunday, June 21, 2015

OPPOSITES QUIZ 1

Opposites - Adjectives 1

Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right.
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1. boring
2. light
3. little
4. loud
5. new
6. poor
7. sad
8. short
9. ugly
10. white
a. beautiful
b. big
c. black
d. happy
e. heavy
f. interesting
g. old
h. quiet
i. rich
j. tall

COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE QUIZ 1

Comparative & Superlative 3

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  1. One syllable adjectives form their comparative by adding ___ to the positive form.
  2. One syllable adjectives form their superlative by adding ___ to the positive form.
  3. Adjectives of three syllables or more form the comparative by putting ___ before the adjective.
  4. Adjectives of three syllables or more form the superlative by putting ___ before the adjective.
  5. There are some irregular comparisons. Better, for example, is the ___ form of 'good'.
  6. Parallel increase is expressed by the ___ ..... the ___ as in the example: "The more I study, the less I know".
  7. Equality is expressed by ___ adjective ___ in the affirmative.
  8. Equality is expressed by not ___ adjective ___.

FIND MISSING WORD QUIZ 1

Find the Missing Word

One word is missing in each sentence. Find this word, then click on the answer button to see the correct answer.

  1. When visitors come, don't forget keep these chipped dishes out of sight.
  2. The car wasn't a success, so they decided to work a new model.
  3. The books used in our school published in the USA.
  4. If you don't know the meaning of a word, look up in the dictionary.
  5. She was little late, but still in time for the closing session.
  6. Young boy finally plucked up courage to invite his beautiful classmate to dinner.
  7. You shouldn't live memories of your childhood.
  8. The girl was dressed in blue head to foot.
  9. When they looked through the window, saw a boy hiding behind a tree.
  10. Don't fill the glasses to brim.

SUBJECT-VERB QUIZ 4

Subject/Verb Agreement

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  1. The use of vitamin supplements and herbs (be) ___ becoming increasingly popular among Americans.
  2. While many studies claim that vitamins and herbs can improve health, there (be) ___ a lot of controversy about their safety.
  3. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (do) ___ not regulate vitamins and herbs.
  4. Most experts (believe) ___ that herbal supplements are mild and somewhat harmless.
  5. Still, anyone who (take) ___ too much of a vitamin or herb could suffer negative side effects.
  6. For example, some medical problems (have) ___ been linked to overuse of ephedra, an herb taken by people to lose weight.
  7. Some research (suggest) ___ that Vitamin C may help prevent cancer.
  8. People who (take) ___ more than 1,000 miligrams of vitamin C daily may experience diarrhea or kidney stones.
  9. Advertisers say that the herb "kava kava" (reduce) ___ anxiety and insomnia.
  10. Using large amounts of kava kava (be) ___ not wise as muscle, eye or skin problems could result.
  11. The danger of long-term use of vitamins and herbs (be) ___ still unknown.
  12. There (be) ___ a lot of evidence that vitamin-rich foods are beneficial.
  13. However, whether the use of supplements (be) ___ helpful or not is still being debated.
  14. Most people (be) ___ able to get all the vitamins they need in the foods they eat.
  15. A daily diet that (contain) ___ foods from the 4 groups should supply all the nutrients a person needs.
  16. Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily (be) ___ said to provide all the essential vitamins we require.
  17. The best way to get the necessary vitamins and minerals (be) ___ naturally, through a healthy diet.
  18. Talking to your doctor before taking supplements (be) ___ advisable.

QUIZ ON USA

USA Celebrations & Holidays

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  1. The first day of the year (January 1st) is known ___ New Year's Day.
  2. Martin Luther King Day is observed on the 3rd Monday in January ___ commemoration of the birthday of the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
  3. Presidents' Day is observed on the 3rd Monday in February ___ alegal holiday.
  4. Presidents' Day is celebrated in honor of George Washington, the first president of the US, and Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, ___ birthdays fall in February.
  5. Valentine's Day (February 14th) is the day on ___ sweethearts exchange gifts or go out to dinner.
  6. April Fools' Day (April 1st) is recognized ___ a day marked by the playing of practical jokes.
  7. All mothers are honored on Mother's Day, ___ is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in May.
    .
  8. Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) honors the US soldiers ___ died in war.
  9. Flag Day is celebrated ___ June 14th.
  10. On the 3rd Sunday in June homage is paid ___ all fathers.
  11. Independence Day (July 4th) celebrates ___ signing of the Declaration of Independence.
  12. Labor Day ___ celebrated on the 1st Monday in September in honor ofthe working class.
  13. Columbus Day (the 2nd Monday in October) celebrates the discovery in 1492 of the New World ___ Christopher Columbus.
  14. Election Day (the 1st Tuesday in November) is a day set by law ___ the election of public officials.
  15. Veterans Day (November 11th) is observed in honor of the US veterans ___ the armed services.
  16. Thanksgiving (the 4th Thursday in November) is observed in the US as the day to thank God ___ all one owns.
  17. Christmas (December 25th) is a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth ___ Jesus Christ.

IDENTIFYING SENTENCE PROBLEMS QUIZ 1

Identifying Sentence Problems

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  1. By the time Julia Roberts was 23, she had won two academy award nominations, she had also become the world's most popular female actress.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  2. Since then, Roberts has appeared in fourteen films. Most recently, "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "The Conspiracy Theory."
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  3. She didn't plan to become an actress. She wanted to be six feet tall. She wanted to be a veterinarian. She wanted to be happy and make others happy.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  4. Although Julia Roberts has had much professional success. Her personal life has been troubled with several failed relationships.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  5. Julia Roberts lives in Manhattan, not far from the apartment she once shared with her sister in Greenwich Village.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  6. She came to New York when she was seventeen. Because her older sister lived there and she was influenced by her sister.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  7. Roberts was raised in Georgia. Her parents ran a theater school there. Her sister and brother are also actors. The family was always short of money.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  8. When Julia was four years old, her parents divorced. After eighteen years of marriage.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  9. Julia and her sister lived with their mother. Their brother stayed with their father. Who died of cancer five years later.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  10. In high school, Julia found classwork boring, she didn't know how to be a good student.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  11. After she graduated from high school, Julia worked in a shoe store while auditioning for acting jobs. Though didn't get hired for a year.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  12. In 1990, "Pretty Woman" became a smash hit her natural gift for this type of comedy brought her a nomination for Best Actress.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  13. Julia Roberts was engaged to Keifer Sutherland in 1991. Three days before the wedding, she changed her mind and canceled everything.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  14. The singer-actor Lyle Lovett is ten years older than Julia she married him in 1993 but split up after less than two years.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  15. "Stepmom" is Julia Robert's new movie. It is a family drama. It co-stars Susan Sarandon. Ed Harris is also a co-star.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  16. Currently, Julia is dating Benjamin Bratt. Who plays a detective on the TV series, "Law and Order."
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct
  17. Roberts says that she enjoys getting older and is content with her life experiences.
    a. fragment
    b. run on
    c. comma splice
    d. choppy
    e. correct

VARIOUS QUESTIONS 3

Various Questions III

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  1. He ___ smoke a lot, but after he developed a lung disease, he decided to quit smoking.
    a. used to
    b. was used to
  2. My life was rather dull ___ I decided to move to the city.
    a. unless
    b. until
  3. His watch ___
    a. has been stolen.
    b. has stolen
  4. Little ___ that their plan has been discovered.
    a. do they suspect
    b. they suspect
  5. ___ the rain, we went to the club.
    a. Despite
    b. Despite of
  6. He didn't go to the party. Now he regrets ___ so.
    a. not having done
    b. not have done
  7. If I had known I'd hurt him so much, I ___ that.
    a. couldn't have said
    b. wouldn't have said
  8. Personally I ___ go to Greece.
    a. would rather
    b. would prefer
  9. She hasn't read the article, nor ___ the essay.
    a. has written
    b. has she written
  10. Margareth ___ her mother the prize she had gotten in the competition.
    a. proudly showed
    b. showed proudly
  11. Have you picked up my ___ by mistake?
    a. car's key
    b. car key
  12. I wonder how much ___
    a. that car is.
    b. is that car
  13. Our customer's money ___ if they're not satisfied with the product.
    a. will be refunded
    b. will have been refunded
  14. It's clearly stated that you ___ copy the site without written permission from the webmaster.
    a. should not
    b. ought not
  15. This ticket ___ a free meal in our new cafeteria.
    a. entitles you to
    b. entitles you for
  16. The price of oil ___ several times in the last two years.
    a. has gone up
    b. went up
  17. ___ for the TOEFL exam in June, we took a sham exam in April.
    a. Prepare
    b. To prepare
  18. I'm sure that by the end of this week, I ___ the hang of HTML.
    a. will have been getting
    b. will have gotten
  19. Everything depends on ___ we get a raise in our salary.
    a. if
    b. whether
  20. The policeman is demanding that the thief ___ the crime.
    a. confess
    b. confesses

VARIOUS QUESTIONS QUIZ 2

Various Questions II

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  1. She was angry ___ being left alone.
    a. with
    b. at
  2. That woman dressed ___ is my neighbor.
    a. in black
    b. with black
  3. I'm sure there's no secret between ___
    a. you and I.
    b. you and me.
  4. I must ___ the bill today.
    a. pay
    b. pay for
  5. The dentist told him ___ forget to brush his teeth beforegoing to bed.
    a. not to
    b. to not
  6. ___ such bad accident.
    a. Never I have seen
    b. Never have I seen
  7. I don't know where ___
    a. the bookstore is.
    b. is the bookstore
  8. She has just finished reading ___ chapters of the book.
    a. the two first
    b. the first two
  9. What ___ this is!
    a. delicious coffee
    b. a delicious coffee
  10. He was ___ for murder.
    a. hung
    b. hanged
  11. He's ___ a man that nobody likes him.
    a. so stubborn
    b. such stubborn
  12. Hemingway and Steinbeck are excellent writers, but I prefer ___
    a. the last
    b. the latter
  13. They are using new ___ in their industry.
    a. machineries
    b. machinery
  14. John, as well as his brother, ___ coming to the party.
    a. is
    b. are
  15. ___ we walked home.
    a. After
    b. Afterwards
  16. He flunked biology. Now he wishes he ___ more.
    a. studied
    b. had studied
  17. ___ he is right or wrong does not concern us.
    a. Whether
    b. If
  18. It's mandatory that he ___ there on time.
    a. is
    b. be

VARIOUS QUESTIONS QUIZ 1

Various Questions I

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  1. As ___, he forgot to bring his notebook to school.
    a. usual
    b. usually
  2. He speaks neither English __ French.
    a. or
    b. nor
  3. ___ do you call that in English?
    a. How
    b. What
  4. The teacher explained ___
    a. the lesson to the student.
    b. the student the lesson.
  5. He was charged ___ murder.
    a. with
    b. for
  6. The storm prevented ___ on a picnic.
    a. us to go
    b. us from going
  7. The students have no difficulty ___ the exercise.
    a. in doing
    b. to do
  8. The committee comprises ___ with widely different views.
    a. men
    b. of men
  9. A man's concept of liberty is different from ___.
    a. a woman
    b. a woman's
  10. He objects ___ treated like a child.
    a. to be
    b. to being
  11. I ___ here for three years.
    a. am teaching
    b. have been teaching
  12. a. Can you give me ___ details, please?
    a. further
    b. farther
  13. Hijacking is considered a ___ serious crime than kidnapping.
    a. more
    b. most
  14. Does he ___ his mother or father?
    a. resemble to
    b. resemble
  15. The boy ___ father is a famous scientist has won the prize.
    a. whose
    b. who's
  16. ___ is a great virtue.
    a. The wisdom
    b. Wisdom
  17. He typed ___
    a. the report carefully.
    b. carefully the report
  18. ___ he didn't like her, he invited her out.
    a. However
    b. Although
  19. We ___ the pictures on the wall.
    a. hung
    b. hanged

PUNCTUATION QUIZ 1

Punctuation

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  1. ___ is used to indicate possession.
    a. A quotation
    b. An apostrophe
    c. A hyphen
  2. ___ is used to mark the end of declarative and imperative sentences.
    a. A period
    b. A comma
    c. A semi-colon
  3. A comma ___ be used between a verb and its direct object or complement.
    a. can
    b. cannot
  4. When a subordinate clause is followed by the main clause, ___ is required.
    a. a dash
    b. a semi-colon
    c. a comma
  5. When a comma is used ___ meaning is ___.
    a. inappropriately, maintained
    b. appropriately, changed
    c. inappropriately, changed
  6. ___ precedes decimal numbers.
    a. A period
    b. A comma
    c. A colon
  7. When no connecting word is used to connect two independent clauses, one should use ___.
    a. a comma
    b. a semi-colon
    c. a period
  8. A question mark is not used at the end of ___ .
    a. an indirect question
    b. a direct question
  9. In ___ piece of writing, a dash replaces the parentheses or commas.
    a. a formal
    b. an informal
  10. ___ separates a question tag from the rest of the sentence.
    a. A dash
    b. A semi-colon
    c. A comma
  11. To enclose cross-references one uses ___.
    a. parentheses
    b. hyphens
    c. question marks
  12. In ___ all words and punctuation are enclosed by quotation marks.
    a. indirect speech
    b. direct speech
  13. ___ is used at the end of a sentence or remark to express strong emotion.
    a. An exclamation mark
    b. A question mark
    c. A quotation mark
  14. ___ are used around a relative clause that defines the noun it follows.
    a. Only commas
    b. No commas
    c. Semi-colons
  15. A question mark is used in parenthesis to express ___.
    a. anger
    b. amazement
    c. doubt

VERBS QUIZ 10

Participles: Proposition 215

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  1. Proposition 215 is a two-year-old law (intend) ___ to allow seriously ill people in California to use marijuana as medicine.
  2. Such ill people carry a doctor's note (verify) ___ that they suffer from chronic pain or serious disease.
  3. Steve McWilliams is a person who uses marijuana daily to deal with constant pain (result) ___ from several car accidents.
  4. Another person who was (delight) ___ when proposition 215 passed was Evan Keliher of San Diego.
  5. Keliher said it was (relieve) ___ to use marijuana legally after thirty years of being a "closet marijuana smoker."
  6. Keliher, who is a former Marine and (retire) ___ school teacher, was diagnosed with glaucoma in the 1960s.
  7. He began to smoke pot in 1967 after hearing that it helped relieve intra-ocular pressure (cause) ___ by glaucoma.
  8. He had been using eye drops, but his eye sight was steadily (weaken) ___ .
  9. Doctors (treat) ___ him at that time predicted that he would be blind by now.
  10. Though he can no longer see in his left eye, his eyesight in his right eye is (amaze) ___ .
  11. He is so (satisfy) ___ with the results from marijuana that he wrote a book called, "Grandpa's Marijuana Handbook."
  12. Keliher wants to teach older people who are sick and (suffer) ___ how to use marijuana.
  13. Still, there are many problems (face) ___ law enforcement officers in California.
  14. Marijuana (grow) ___ for medicinal purposes is legal, but how much is necessary?
  15. Law enforcement officers feel it will take time for the medical marijuana law to be (enforce) ___ fairly.

VERBS QUIZ 9

Hurricane Quiz

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  1. Hurricane season ___ June 1 and ___ November 30.
    a. stops, moves
    b. begins, ends
    c. badly, worst
    d. circles, runs
  2. A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that ___ a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more.
    a. won't reach
    b. could reach
    c. have reached
    d. can't reach
  3. The dangers of a storm ___ torrential rains, high winds and storm surges.
    a. include
    b. includes
    c. including
    d. to include
  4. The strongest hurricane recorded was the Florida Keys Storm of 1935. 500 people ___ during this Category 5 storm.
    a. has killed
    b. were killed
    c. not killed
    d. are killing
  5. A Hurricane Watch ___ for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
    a. was issued
    b. is issuing
    c. is issued
    d. isn't issued
  6. Category One storms ___ have some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage.
    a. will
    b. don't
    c. shouldn't
    d. never
  7. Category Two hurricane winds ___ cause some roofing material, door, and window damage to buildings.
    a. should
    b. won't
    c. may
    d. wouldn't
  8. Mobile homes ___ destroyed in Category Three hurricanes.
    a. is
    b. do
    c. must
    d. are
  9. Category Four storms ___ massive evacuation of residential areas inland as far as 6 miles.
    a. requires
    b. requiring
    c. require
    d. to require
  10. Category Five hurricanes ___ cause complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings.
    a. will
    b. didn't
    c. won't
    d. might

VERBS QUIZ 8

Beer Basics

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  1. Beer is the world's best-selling ___ drink.
    a. alcohol
    b. alcoholic
    c. alcohols
  2. The process of making beer is called ___ .
    a. beering
    b. brewsing
    c. brewing
  3. The first recorded recipe ( ___ on clay tablets) seems to be one for making beer.
    a. write
    b. written
    c. wrote
  4. The ___ ingredients used in making beer are malted grains, water, hops, and yeast.
    a. principal
    b. principle
    c. principles
  5. The most common grain ___ for beer-making is barley, but sometimes wheat, corn, or rice are also added.
    a. use
    b. uses
    c. used
  6. Grain is malted by first soaking it in water, then allowing it to sprout, and finally drying it ___ stop the sprouting.
    a. in order to
    b. to order to
    c. into order to
  7. Hop cones add both flavor and aroma to beer; they are also good ___ .
    a. preserves
    b. preservatives
    c. preservations
  8. In a process ___ fermentation, yeast changes sugar from the malted grain into alcohol.
    a. call
    b. calling
    c. called
  9. Although the alcohol level in beer ___ ranges from 4-7%, it can go as high as 15%.
    a. usual
    b. unusual
    c. usually
  10. The two most ___ styles of beer are lager and ale.
    a. common
    b. commons
    c. commonly
  11. Lager ___ about 150 years ago, and it is now the most popular style of beer.
    a. has developed
    b. was developed
    c. has been developed
  12. However, in recent years, ale has been regaining ___ .
    a. popular
    b. population
    c. popularity
  13. One difference between lager and ale ___ the kinds of yeast used in the fermentation process.
    a. lies in
    b. lies at
    c. lies on
  14. Another difference between these two ___ of beer is the temperature of the fermentation process.
    a. type
    b. types
    c. typicals
  15. In addition, lager ___ lighter in color and body than ale.
    a. tends to be
    b. tend to be
    c. tends to have
  16. Most beer in the United States is made by big breweries, such as Anheuser-Busch and Miller; microbrew or "craft" beer ___ only 5-10% of all beer produced.
    a. account for
    b. accounts for
    c. count for
  17. However, the rapid ___ in the number of microbreweries in the past 20 years means that the United States has a wider selection of beer styles than any other country.
    a. increasing
    b. increases
    c. increase
  18. In Europe, one of the smallest countries, Belgium, produces the ___ variety of beer styles of all and is sometimes thought of as a "Disneyland" for beer drinkers.
    a. great
    b. greatest
    c. greater

Thursday, June 18, 2015

GRAMMAR QUIZ 4

Assorted Grammar Quiz

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  1. I want ___ , please.
    a dozen eggs
    a dozen of eggs
  2. He was really strange. He didn't talk to ___ in his class.
    nobody
    anybody
  3. Please give him ___ chance.
    the other
    another
  4. Being considerate means thinking about ___ not only about yourself.
    others
    the others
  5. Please turn off the lights. I have to develop this film and it's ___ here.
    bright enough
    too bright
  6. You shouldn't take ___ luggage. You'll stay there for only two days.
    too much
    too many
  7. ___ he studies, ___ he seems to know.
    The more/ the less
    The most / the least
  8. I have been studying ___ I can to learn English.
    so hard as
    as hard as
  9. They finally decided to buy a ___ car.
    four-doors
    four-door
  10. ___ cheats on the test will be caught sooner or later.
    Whatever
    Whoever
  11. He said he had done it, ___ was not true.
    which
    what
  12. ___ did you give it?
    To whom
    To who
  13. I wasn't there and ___.
    neither was Mary
    Mary was neither
  14. I haven't finished the homework and my brother hasn't ___.
    neither
    either
  15. ___ ? He's tall and thin.
    What's he like?
    How is he?
  16. ___ it regularly takes a lot of will power.
    Doing
    Do
  17. No news ___ good news.
    are
    is
  18. Students won't be able to take notes if the teacher ___ fast.
    speaks
    will speak
  19. She's looking forward to ___ her husband's parents.
    meet
    meeting
  20. I used to ___ a lot when I was in college.
    smoke
    smoking
  21. He told me ___ there.
    not to go
    to not go
  22. She ___ for the doctor for two hours.
    has been waiting
    has being waiting
  23. Seldom ___ such an intelligent man.
    I have talked to
    have I talked to
  24. A small number of visitors ___ to come to the meeting.
    is expected
    are expected
  25. The boss insists ___ here on time.
    that you are
    that you be
  26. You ___ the truth then.
    should have told
    should to have told
  27. You ___ kill animals; it's cruel and unlawful.
    don't have to
    mustn't
  28. Look how wet the ground is. It ___ last night.
    must have rained
    should have rained
  29. John wishes he ___ taller so he could play basketball.
    were
    had been
  30. She doesn't remember ___.
    who the author of this book is
    who is the author of this book

GRAMMAR QUIZ 3

A Bunch of Questions

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  1. Could I have a ___ of ice cream?
    a. glass
    b. scoop
    c. piece
  2. Could I have a ___ of milk?
    a. block
    b. jar
    c. carton
  3. Could I have a ___ of wine?
    a. bottle
    b. jar
    c. container
  4. Could I have a ___ of chocolate?
    a. block
    b. bar
    c. slice
  5. Could I have a ___ of tea?
    a. cup
    b. dish
    c. plate
  6. Could I have a ___ of lemon?
    a. bunch
    b. slice
    c. scoop
  7. Could I have a ___ of cheese?
    a. jar
    b. dish
    c. piece
  8. Could I have a ___ of cake?
    a. section
    b. lump
    c. slice
  9. Could I have a ___ of jam?
    a. jar
    b. carton
    c. bottle
  10. Do we need a ___ of bread?
    a. loaf
    b. stick
    c. jar
  11. Should I buy a ___ of biscuits?
    a. slice
    b. packet
    c. piece
  12. Could I have a ___ of beer?
    a. cup
    b. plate
    c. mug
  13. Can you buy a ___ of lettuce?
    a. bunch
    b. kilogram
    c. head
  14. Please get a ___ eggs.
    a. bunch
    b. slice
    c. dozen
  15. ___ of bananas are cheap today.
    a. Bunches
    b. Heads
    c. Packages
  16. Don't forget to buy a ___ of onions.
    a. kilogram
    b. piece
    c. slice
  17. The corn looks good. Can I have two ___.
    a. sticks
    b. ears
    c. bunches
  18. Let's buy a ___ of potato chips.
    a. bag
    b. jar
    c. carton
  19. I'll buy a ___ of corn flakes.
    a. bag
    b. jar
    c. box

GRAMMAR QUIZ 2

The Evil Prince

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  1. The Evil Prince was very ___.
    a. proudly
    b. proud
    c. generous
  2. He ___ to many different towns.
    a. travel
    b. travelled
    c. go
  3. He ___ the treasures of other lands.
    a. stole
    b. stoled
    c. steal
  4. The people of his kingdom ___ him for his accomplishments.
    a. mocked
    b. hated
    c. hailed
  5. He believed the people when they ___ that he was great.
    a. said
    b. say
    c. sayed
  6. He commanded ___ the people construct a ship.
    a. for
    b. that
    c. to
  7. He ___ not even fear God.
    a. has
    b. have
    c. did
  8. He ___ to fly his ship to heaven.
    a. planned
    b. plan
    c. want
  9. God ___ a swarm of gnats to combat the Prince.
    a. send
    b. sended
    c. sent
  10. One tiny gnat ___ the Prince.
    a. defeat
    b. defeating
    c. defeated
  11. The moral of the story is, "___ much pride leads to destruction."
    a. Very
    b. Too
    c. How

GRAMMAR QUIZ 1

I Need to Return This Radio

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  1. CUSTOMER: I need to return ___ radio.
    a. this
    b. your
  2. CLERK: What's the ___?
    a. receipt
    b. problem
  3. CUSTOMER: It ___ work.
    a. no
    b. doesn't
  4. CLERK: Do you have the ___?
    a. receipt
    b. cash
  5. CUSTOMER: Yes, I do. Here it ___.
    a. isn't
    b. is
  6. CLERK: Do you want to return it or ___ it for another one?
    a. exchange
    b. cash
  7. CUSTOMER: I'd like to exchange ___, please.
    a. me
    b. it
  8. CLERK: OK. You can go and get another ___.
    a. exchange
    b. one

WORD ORDER QUIZ 1

What's the Correct Word Order?

Click the answer button to see the correct answer.


  1. a. brightly
    b. is shining
    c. sun
    d. the
  2. a. in
    b. lives
    c. my sister
    d. New York
  3. a. birds
    b. sing
  4. a. cloth
    b. feels
    c. smooth
    d. this
  5. a. a
    b. became
    c. doctor
    d. good
    e. Mary
  6. a. interesting
    b. sounds
    c. that
    d. very
  7. a. a
    b. decided
    c. go
    d. on
    e. picnic
    f. to
    g. we
  8. a. clean
    b. keep
    c. must
    d. table
    e. the
    f. we
  9. a. capital
    b. England
    c. is
    d. London
    e. of
    f. the
  10. a. America
    b. English
    c. in
    d. speak
    e. they
  11. a. a
    b. car
    c. don't
    d. fast
    e. have
    f. I

WORD FORMS QUIZ 2

What is the Correct Form of the Word?

Many of these words need to be changed. Read the sentence, decide what the answer should be, then click on the word to see the answer.




  1. Are you good at  questions?
  2. Do you like  in the summer?
  3. He  his car with gas yesterday
  4. He likes to go  in the winter.
  5. It often  in New York.
  6. He is  than his brother.
  7. Tim likes  videos in the evening.
  8. My friend is outside  for a taxi.
  9. My friend  for the bus every morning.
  10. I can't wait to go  in Hawaii.
  11. Where do you like to go  in the summer.
  12. My mother  my breakfast this morning.
  13. My sister  cakes every Sunday.
  14. My brother likes watching  on weekends.

WORD FORMS QUIZ 1

What is the Correct Form of the Word?

Many of these words need to be changed. Read the sentence, decide what the answer should be, then click on the word to see the answer.

  1. There are seven  on the table.
  2. This is .
  3. My father gave  this camera.
  4. Those  use  cameras every day.
  5. May I  your camera?
  6. He can't take a picture because he  have a camera.
  7. He bought three  of 
  8. This a  camera so it doesn't make  noise.
  9. How  he have?
  10. He  three .

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 20

"To Be" or "To Do" in Questions

Click the answer button to see the answer.

  1. ___ you like to play soccer?
    a. Does
    b. Do
    c. Is
    d. Are
  2. Gabriela ___ like to watch T.V.
    a. doesn't
    b. don't
    c. isn't
    d. aren't
  3. John is upset because he has a lot of homework and he ___ like to do homework.
    a. isn't
    b. aren't
    c. do
    d. doesn't
  4. ___ Betty and Linda going to be here today?
    a. Does
    b. Do
    c. Are
    d. Is
  5. Armando and Juan ___ like to play tennis.
    a. do
    b. doing
    c. does
    d. don't
  6. ___ Ms. Smith a teacher?
    a. Are
    b. Is
    c. Does she be
    d. Do she be
  7. Mary and Rocio ___ doing thier homework.
    a. are be
    b. are
    c. is
    d. be
  8. ___ Oscar know how to speak Spanish?
    a. Do
    b. Is
    c. Are
    d. Does
  9. Where ___ the bathroom?
    a. does be
    b. is being
    c. is
    d. does
  10. How ___ you like the food in the U.S.?
    a. does
    b. is
    c. are
    d. do
  11. ___ you study English a lot?
    a. Does
    b. Are
    c. Do
    d. Is
  12. Miguel is worried because he ___ have his homework.
    a. don't
    b. isn't
    c. aren't
    d. doesn't
  13. Rocio and Olga ___ coming to class today.
    a. isn't
    b. don't
    c. aren't
    d. doesn't
  14. I know how to speak Spanish, but I ___ know how to speak French.
    a. aren't
    b. isn't
    c. don't
    d. doesn't
  15. Javier ___ like American football.
    a. doesn't
    b. don't
    c. isn't
    d. aren't

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 19

Some or Any?

Choose an answer by clicking on a button then compare your choice with the correct one hidden under the answer button.
  1. I'm sure I made ___ mistakes on the exam.
    some
    any
  2. My friend didn't make ___ mistakes on the exam.
    some
    any
  3. I should have studied ___ more last night.
    some
    any
  4. I have ___ money so I will treat you to a movie.
    some
    any
  5. That is very kind of you because I don't have ___ money.
    some
    any
  6. No, I don't have ___, but I wish I did.
    some
    any
  7. Don't you know ___ good restaurants in Vancouver?
    some
    any
  8. "Would you like to have ___ coffee with your meal, Sir" asked the waiter?
    some
    any
  9. Yes, I'd like ___ please," I replied.
    some
    any
  10. "Do you have ___ newspapers left," I asked?
    some
    any
  11. "No, I don't have ___ " he replied.
    some
    any
  12. "But I will have ___ more this evening," he added.
    some
    any
  13. I went to the butcher, but I didn't buy ___ meat. It was so expensive!
    some
    any
  14. Please come to see me __ time you are free.
    some
    any
  15. Thank you. Maybe I will come ___ time on Saturday?
    some
    any
  16. I have no cigarettes left so I will go to the store to buy ___.
    some
    any
  17. If they have ___ Cuban cigars, please buy one for me.
    some
    any
  18. Then you must give me ___ more money.
    some
    any

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 18

Much-Many

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  1. How ___ apples did you buy?
    a. much
    b. many
  2. How ___ do you weigh?
    a. much
    b. many
  3. How ___ does it cost to fly to America?
    a. much
    b. many
  4. How ___ brothers and sisters do you have?
    a. much
    b. many
  5. How ___times a day do you brush your teeth?
    a. much
    b. many
  6. How ___ was your computer?
    a. much
    b. many
  7. How ___ photos did you take?
    a. much
    b. many
  8. How ___ water did he drink?
    a. much
    b. many
  9. How ___ people did you invite?
    a. much
    b. many
  10. How ___ mistakes did you make on the test?
    a. much
    b. many

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 17

For or Since

For is used for general periods of time - 2 hours, three days, one month.
Since is used for a specific time - 1998, January, last week, one month ago.Click the answer button to see the correct answer.
I have studied English......
  1.  two months.
  2.  January.
  3.  the beginning of the year.
  4.  about 10 minutes.
  5.  I was a child in elementary school.
  6.  six weeks.
  7.  a long time.
  8.  three days.
  9.  I was 14 years old.
  10.  a year ago.
  11.  a year.
  12.  twelve days.
  13.  1997.
  14.  I came to America.
  15.  3 hours a day for two years.

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 16

"For" or "Since"

Decide what the answer should be, then click on the answer button and you will be able to see the hidden answer.Make sentences using "for" or "since".
Examples:

How long have you worked at the bank? (two years)
I have worked at the bank for two years.
How long have you been married? (1996)
I have been married since 1996.

  1. How long have you lived in the United States? (one year)
  2. How long has Mary been a nurse? (April)
  3. How long has Karen known Tom? (1979)
  4. How long have they studied English? (a few months)
  5. How long has Karen played tennis? (a long time)
  6. How long has he worn glasses? (1975)
  7. How long has Emily played the piano? (high school)
  8. How long will you be on vacation? (three weeks)
  9. How long have you driven a car? (my birthday)
  10. How long has Ron had his new computer? (last month)
  11. How long has she owned the book shop? (ten years)
  12. How long has Gary played football? (several years)
  13. How long have your friends been in town? (Monday)
  14. How long has Mrs. Smith lived on Clark Street? (many years)
  15. How long has the post office been closed. (five o’clock)

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 15

Have-Has

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  1. I ___ blond hair and blue eyes.
    a. have
    b. has
  2. Ann ___ to go home now.
    a. have
    b. has
  3. Mr. Scotford ___ two brothers.
    a. have
    b. has
  4. They ___ two cats and three rabbits.
    a. have
    b. has
  5. The man next door ___ had an accident.
    a. have
    b. has
  6. The new supermarket ___ everything.
    a. have
    b. has
  7. ___ you heard about my new job?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  8. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their son ___ gone to Sweden for the week.
    a. have
    b. has
  9. The tomatoes ___ grown quickly this year.
    a. have
    b. has
  10. The lettuce ___ grown quickly too.
    a. have
    b. has
  11. ___ your father got a nice car?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  12. ___ you bought a camera?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  13. ___ she got many friends?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  14. ___ your mother got blue eyes?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  15. ___ you got a ticket?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  16. ___ they got any children?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  17. ___ he learnt how to use it yet?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  18. ___ we been there before?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  19. ___ my number been called yet?
    a. Have
    b. Has
  20. ___ you sold out of vanilla ice cream?
    a. Have
    b. Has

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 14

Go or Do

Click the answer button to see the answer.

  1. I'll ___ my homework later.
    a. go
    b. do
  2. He said he'll ___ to the party. I hope he does.
    a. go
    b. do
  3. I'll ___ to the doctors this afternoon.
    a. go
    b. do
  4. I'll ___ shopping on Saturday.
    a. go
    b. do
  5. Let's ___ out for dinner tonight.
    a. go
    b. do
  6. I have to ___ the laundry before we go out.
    a. go
    b. do
  7. If you ___ your best, nobody can ask for more.
    a. go
    b. do
  8. I always ___ to church on Sundays.
    a. go
    b. do
  9. If you wash the windows, I'll ___ the errands.
    a. go
    b. do
  10. I have got to ___ this assignment by tomorrow.
    a. go
    b. do

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 13

Did or Made

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  1. She ___ her homework last night.
    a. did
    b. made
  2. Tom ___ the dishes after dinner.
    a. did
    b. made
  3. My mother ___ the beds this morning.
    a. did
    b. made
  4. I rang the dentist and ___ an appointment for Saturday morning.
    a. did
    b. made
  5. The children got up early and ___ breakfast for me.
    a. did
    b. made
  6. I ___ the exercises for homeowork.
    a. did
    b. made
  7. She ___ a good job helping us.
    a. did
    b. made
  8. I felt really bad when I ___ that mistake in class today.
    a. did
    b. made
  9. The man ___ the phone call at around 6:00.
    a. did
    b. made
  10. He ___ the ironing and she washed the children.
    a. did
    b. made
  11. I ___ dinner for 6:00 not 8:30.
    a. did
    b. made

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 12

Do or Make

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  1. Can you ___ a reservation for me?
    a. do
    b. make
  2. I'll ___ the shopping and you choose the wine.
    a. do
    b. make
  3. If you don't ___ the travel arrangements soon, it will be too late.
    a. do
    b. make
  4. David doesn't ___ much money.
    a. do
    b. make
  5. I'll ___ the housework later. Let's go to the beach now.
    a. do
    b. make
  6. I'll ___ the appointment for 2:00 in the afternoon.
    a. do
    b. make
  7. I'll try not to ___ any more errors.
    a. do
    b. make
  8. Oh, dear! There is so much laundry to ___.
    a. do
    b. make
  9. Look at the yard! You'll have to ___ it soon.
    a. do
    b. make
  10. Will you ___ the painting this week or next week?
    a. do
    b. make

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 11

Don't-Doesn't-Didn't

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  1. Tom likes curry, but his family ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  2. My sister works in a bank, but I ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  3. John and Mary went to the movies last night, but I ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  4. Mr. Jones eats meat, but his wife ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  5. He wants to, but they ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  6. I went, but he ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  7. They bought it, but we ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  8. I want to go to Paris for my honeymoon, but she ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  9. He said he would ring, but I ___ think he will.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't
  10. My wife needs glasses now, but her mother still ___.
    a. don't
    b. doesn't
    c. didn't

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 10

Do-Does-Did

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  1. I don't like ice-cream, but he ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  2. You don't need glasses, but I ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  3. Sally didn't enjoy the movies, but everyone else ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  4. Dave doesn't want to go out tonight, but his girlfriend ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  5. My parents don't live in England, but I ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  6. She doesn't smoke, but he ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  7. I don't know her very well, but my friends ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  8. This car doesn't go as fast as my old one ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  9. I don't type very well, but my boyfriend ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did
  10. He said he would do it and he ___.
    a. do
    b. does
    c. did

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 9

Comparative & Superlative

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adjectivecomparativesuperlative
bad
clever
far (distance)
far (more, additional)
good
hot
little
many
much
narrow
pretty
shy

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 8

Borrow or Lend

Click on the answer button to see the right answer.

When you need money, you can  from a bank, but be prepared to pay high interest. Banks don't  money as a favor. They charge for the loan. Only friends may  money as a favor. If you  money from a friend, be prepared to return the favor one day. Your friend may also ask you to  him some money when he doesn't want to  from a bank. On that occasion, you either  him money or you lose a friend.

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 7

At-By-With

Click the answer button to see the answer.

  1. Sally was driving ___ 90 kilometers per hour.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  2. Did you stay ___ friends?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  3. No, I stayed ___ a hotel.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  4. My house is ___ the sea.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  5. I usually go to school ___ bus.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  6. They have a big collection of paintings ___ Picasso.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  7. Have you seen any plays ___ William Shakespeare.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  8. Do you take tea ___ milk and sugar?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  9. Who is the man ___ the sunglasses on?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  10. Water boils ___ 100 centigrade.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  11. I love any music ___ the Beatles.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  12. He always drives ___ very high speeds.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  13. My friends want a house ___ a big garden.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  14. My brother died ___ the age of 26.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  15. Look! He's standing ___ the window.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  16. I left school ___ 4:00 today.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  17. In golf you hit the ball ___ a club.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  18. How long does it take ___ car?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  19. My car is the one ___ a flat tire.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  20. I'm going to Mexico ___ some friends next week.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  21. I like movies ___ a happy ending.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  22. I didn't have any scissors so I cut it ___ a knife.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  23. Do you know the woman ___ red hair?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  24. Do you like travelling ___ plane?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  25. I need glasses to read ___.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  26. Who is that book ___?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  27. He was bitten ___ a snake.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  28. I wish he wouldn't drive ___ such speeds.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
  29. Is he ___ you?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 6

At-On-In Used in Time and Dates

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  1. The train leaves ___ five minutes, hurry up.
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  2. I'm going to America ___ April.
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  3. He doesn't work ___ Sundays or Mondays.
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  4. In England the shops shut ___ 5:30.
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  5. She never feels very good ___ the morning.
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  6. She is starting work ___ June 4th.
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  7. What do you do ___ the evenings?
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  8. I can't sleep ___ night these days.
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  9. Where are you going ___ the summer?
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in
  10. I was born ___ 1966.
    a. at
    b. on
    c. in

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 5

And-But-Or

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  1. The bus stopped ___ the man got off.
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  2. We stayed at home ___ ate there.
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  3. I wanted to buy a newspaper ___ didn't have enough money.
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  4. He's so nice ___ he doesn't have enough money.
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  5. Do you want tea ___ coffee?
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  6. Is the Empire State Building in New York ___ London?
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  7. Is it a new house ___ an old house?
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  8. I enjoy visiting many different countries ___ I wouldn't want to live overseas.
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  9. We can go by bus ___ we can walk.
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
  10. I can't remember his face ___ I know his face from somewhere.
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 4

A Little-A Few

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  1. I've got ___ money. Let's have coffee.
    a. a little
    b. a few
  2. I've got ___ stamps that you can use.
    a. a little
    b. a few
  3. I've got ___ time. Do you want to talk?
    a. a little
    b. a few
  4. She can speak ___ Spanish.
    a. a little
    b. a few
  5. I write ___ letters every week.
    a. a little
    b. a few
  6. We had ___ rain last night.
    a. a little
    b. a few
  7. They made ___ mistakes, but it was OK.
    a. a little
    b. a few
  8. Let's go outside for ___ fresh air.
    a. a little
    b. a few
  9. There are ___ new hotels since you last visited.
    a. a little
    b. a few

WORD CHOICE QUIZ 3

Adjective or Adverb

Make a choice by clicking on theradio button,
then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answerbutton.

  1. If you drive ___ don't be surprised if you have an accident.
    recklessly
    reckless
  2. It was not a hard assignment because Dr. Brown explained it ___.
    careful
    carefully
  3. Karen is the best student in class. She studies ___.
    hard
    hardly
  4. Be ___ to visitors if you want them to come back to your country.
    pleasant
    pleasantly
  5. I could not sleep ___ last night, so I feel ___ today.
    good, horrible
    well, horrible
    well, horribly
  6. She's a poor driver. She can't stop the car ___.
    smoothly
    smooth
  7. The problem requires a ___ evaluation
    serious
    seriously
  8. He speaks so ___ that I can't understand him.
    fast
    fastly
  9. She is an opera singer. She sings ___
    beautiful
    beautifully
  10. Driving at night can be very ___ sometimes.
    dangerous
    dangerously