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