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KS4 ENGLISH GRAMMAR TBS
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An English catch-all quiz to revise #grammar and #literary #devices.
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1
Choose the correct usage of
it's
There's a fire on it's mountain
It's not rocket science!
The car was on it's last legs
Its like a sauna in there
2
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The film was full of clever special _______ .
afects
effect
affects
effects
3
Choose the correct usage of
its
The koala was tired of its tree
Its like icing on a pink cake
I bet its tea-time now
Something was wrong with it's wheel
4
Choose the correct usage of
less
.
There are less students in this building than this morning.
There are less decent players in the Premiership these days.
There is less meat at this barbecue than there should be.
I would like to make less journeys to the capital.
5
Choose the correct usage of
they're
But they're not the best option...
Who is they're mother?
They're must be millions of stars their!
Why isn't they're another pizza?
6
T or F: split infinitives should be avoided in the formal register of academic writing (essays)
False! There's nothing wrong with using them in essays.
True! They sound informal and improper.
7
Singular subject with additional info: which is correct?
Either Spain or Portugal seem like a good place for a trip
Either Spain or Portugal seems like a good place for a trip
8
Choose the correct usage of
whom
To whom did you address the letter?
I've not a clue whom was standing by the letterbox.
Whom is a Arsenal supporter?
I just can't imagine whom would've done such a thing!
9
True or false: A dash and a hyphen are the same thing.
What?!
False.
True.
10
Split infinitive: which is
correct
?
Harry's teacher told him to never look back.
Harry's teacher told him never to look back.
11
Choose the correct
subjunctive
If the tickets were cheaper, we would have gone to the show.
If only we was more skilful, he'd be a great footballer.
The chairman moved the meeting.
The UN requested that the government amend its policy.
12
Choose the correct usage of
who's
I can't decide who's party to go to!
I couldn't tell who's left their books on the table.
Who's shoes are these?
Who's left their shoes in the doorway again?
13
Choose the correct usage of
there
Is there anything in there basket?
The soldiers aren't sure where there going.
Well, isn't there another way?
They lost there way home.
14
Choose the correct usage of
fewer.
Who has less friends than him?
He decided he needed fewer sunshines.
There isn't a way to have fewer snow.
Why can't there be fewer cars on the road?
15
Which literary device is exemplified here?
Dramatic irony
Sarcasm
Situational irony
Verbal irony
16
Choose the correct usage of
like.
Your room looks like a large nuclear device has hit it.
It seems like you never want to come and visit us.
Like we heard, the hurricane is coming!
The pasta looked and tasted like porridge.
17
Choose the correct usage of
as.
Monkeys like a variety of fruit, as bananas and oranges.
She is as hungry as ever!
It looks like its going to rain today.
From this angle, the building looks as the Empire State!
18
Choose the
incorrect
usage of semi-colon
Kyle has a lovely brother; but he sometimes can be cruel.
Feel the cold; it will bite you through your clothes!
Malala is an idol; she has accomplished so much!
Cycling is very healthy; it is one of the best cardios!
19
Choose the correct usage of
whose
Whose shoes are these?
I'm not sure whose coming to the cinema tonight.
I've got no idea whose done the best on their English exams.
Paul is the player who's skills will make us win.
20
Which of these is
not
a connective?
Ridiculously
Absolutely
Similarly
However
21
He was _______ to admit to being wrong.
loathe
loath
22
Which of these is
not
a literary device?
Sarcasm
Intensifier
Alliteration
Pathetic fallacy
23
Choose the
correct
usage of semi-colon
Jim gets on with everyone; but he doesn't with Jane.
If you see her; can you please ask her to call me?
Sam is the best baker; her cakes always win the bake-off.
Can you believe it; she nearly fell off!
24
Choose the correct usage of
less.
Explain why there is less CDs on my rack than before!
The tree has got less apple on it this year.
I need less dishonesty in my life!
I have visited less countries than you.
25
I am totally _______ in grammar; it is really dull.
Imuniterested
Uninterested
Disinterested
26
True or false: A hyphen is used to connect compound words.
False.
What is a hyphen?
True.
27
Singular subject plural verb: which is
correct?
An enormous herd of zebras were thundering towards us.
A small group of birds was flying across the midnight sea.
28
Choose the
incorrect
usage of
tenses
The football match will be cancelled as it is raining.
I got this souvenir when I was only holiday in India.
Sam cooked a great meal and then had to do all the dishes.
I get on well with all my mates as they were all really nice
29
Choose the correct usage of
who
Why isn't there a whom in sight?!
Who has left the fridge door ajar again?!
He would not tell me who he saw in the shadows last night.
With who will she be going to prom?
30
Choose the correct usage of
their
Have all the children had their dinner?
Their not the kind of people to protest.
Why should their be another referendum?
Their is a barnacle stuck to my shoe!
31
Choose the correct usage of
fewer
.
Can I have fewer orange juice, please?
I would like fewer rain on my trip to Greece, please.
She has less bus riders than yesterday.
I need to get fewer detentions; I'm getting in trouble!
32
Choose the correct word to fill in: Several bricks in the garden wall have come _______ .
lose
loose
loss
loos
33
Which of these terms does
not
refer to a language device?
Theme
Alliteration
Metaphor
Personification
34
The ball was _______ to the new striker who was lurking at the far post.
passed
past
