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KS4 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUIZ
KS4 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUIZ
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An English catch-all quiz to revise #grammar and #literary #devices.
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1
Comma splice is a common error; choose the
incorrect
sentence which uses a comma splice.
Jim usually gets on with everyone, and he is very welcoming.
Paul loves to travel, he visits Hungary 3 times a year.
She makes a great pie, but its so fatty.
Flying back, we saw a beautiful sunset.
2
Choose the correct usage of
fewer
.
I would like fewer rain on my trip to Greece, please.
I need to get fewer detentions; I'm getting in trouble!
She has less bus riders than yesterday.
Can I have fewer orange juice, please?
3
Choose the correct usage of
whose
Whose shoes are these?
I'm not sure whose coming to the cinema tonight.
Paul is the player who's skills will make us win.
I've got no idea whose done the best on their English exams.
4
Choose the correct usage of
like.
It seems like you never want to come and visit us.
Your room looks like a large nuclear device has hit it.
Like we heard, the hurricane is coming!
The pasta looked and tasted like porridge.
5
He was _______ to admit to being wrong.
loathe
loath
6
True or false: A dash and a hyphen are the same thing.
True.
False.
What?!
7
The ball was _______ to the new striker who was lurking at the far post.
passed
past
8
Semi-colon is used instead of comma splice; choose the
incorrect
usage of semi-colon
Feel the cold; it will bite you through your clothes!
Kyle has a lovely brother; but he sometimes can be cruel.
Malala is an idol; she has accomplished so much!
Cycling is very healthy; it is one of the best cardios!
9
Choose the correct usage of
its
I bet its tea-time now
The koala was tired of its tree
Its like icing on a pink cake
Something was wrong with it's wheel
10
Choose the correct usage of
as.
From this angle, the building looks as the Empire State!
Monkeys like a variety of fruit, as bananas and oranges.
She is as hungry as ever!
It looks like its going to rain today.
11
Choose the correct usage of
it's
It's not rocket science!
There's a fire on it's mountain
Its like a sauna in there
The car was on it's last legs
12
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.
13
Which of these is
not
a literary device?
Intensifier
Sarcasm
Alliteration
Pathetic fallacy
14
Choose the correct usage of
fewer.
He decided he needed fewer sunshines.
Why can't there be fewer cars on the road?
There isn't a way to have fewer snow.
Who has less friends than him?
15
Choose the
incorrect
usage of
tenses
I got this souvenir when I was only holiday in India.
I get on well with all my mates as they were all really nice
The football match will be cancelled as it is raining.
Sam cooked a great meal and then had to do all the dishes.
16
True or false: A hyphen is used to connect compound words.
True.
What is a hyphen?
False.
17
Choose the correct usage of
who
With who will she be going to prom?
Who has left the fridge door ajar again?!
He would not tell me who he saw in the shadows last night.
Why isn't there a whom in sight?!
18
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The film was full of clever special _______ .
afects
effect
effects
affects
19
Choose the correct usage of
there
Is there anything in there basket?
The soldiers aren't sure where there going.
They lost there way home.
Well, isn't there another way?
20
Choose the correct usage of
whom
I just can't imagine whom would've done such a thing!
Whom is a Arsenal supporter?
I've not a clue whom was standing by the letterbox.
To whom did you address the letter?
21
Choose the correct usage of
they're
But they're not the best option...
Why isn't they're another pizza?
They're must be millions of stars their!
Who is they're mother?
22
Choose the correct usage of
less.
I have visited less countries than you.
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!
23
Choose the
incorrect
usage of the comma again.
I always find essays difficult, I have since primary school.
Sam has got a broken arm; he just can't play today.
She loves to swim, as she has been doing it since childhood.
Martha travels by bicycle, but today it was raining.
24
I am totally _______ in grammar; it is really dull.
Disinterested
Uninterested
Imuniterested
25
Choose the
correct
usage of semi-colon
Can you believe it; she nearly fell off!
Sam is the best baker; her cakes always win the bake-off.
Jim gets on with everyone; but he doesn't with Jane.
If you see her; can you please ask her to call me?
26
Choose the correct word to fill in: Several bricks in the garden wall have come _______ .
loss
lose
loose
loos
27
Choose the correct usage of
their
Their is a barnacle stuck to my shoe!
Have all the children had their dinner?
Why should their be another referendum?
Their not the kind of people to protest.
28
Choose the correct usage of
who's
I couldn't tell who's left their books on the table.
I can't decide who's party to go to!
Who's shoes are these?
Who's left their shoes in the doorway again?
29
Choose the correct
subjunctive
The chairman moved the meeting.
The UN requested that the government amend its policy.
If only we was more skilful, he'd be a great footballer.
If the tickets were cheaper, we would have gone to the show.
30
Which of these is
not
a connective?
Absolutely
However
Similarly
Ridiculously
