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KS4 ENGLISH GRAMMAR
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An English catch-all quiz to revise #grammar and #literary #devices.
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1
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.
2
Choose the correct usage of
fewer
.
She has less bus riders than yesterday.
I would like fewer rain on my trip to Greece, please.
I need to get fewer detentions; I'm getting in trouble!
Can I have fewer orange juice, please?
3
Choose the correct usage of
it's
Its like a sauna in there
There's a fire on it's mountain
The car was on it's last legs
It's not rocket science!
4
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
5
Choose the correct usage of
less
.
There are less students in this building than this morning.
I would like to make less journeys to the capital.
There is less meat at this barbecue than there should be.
There are less decent players in the Premiership these days.
6
Choose the correct usage of
who
Why isn't there a whom in sight?!
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.
7
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.
8
Choose the
incorrect
usage of the comma again.
She loves to swim, as she has been doing it since childhood.
I always find essays difficult, I have since primary school.
Martha travels by bicycle, but today it was raining.
Sam has got a broken arm; he just can't play today.
9
True or false: A hyphen is used to connect compound words.
True.
False.
What is a hyphen?
10
Choose the correct usage of
who's
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?
I can't decide who's party to go to!
11
Which literary device is highlighted here in Dr. King's speech?
Anachronism
Allegory
Analogy
Anaphora
12
Choose the correct usage of
fewer.
Who has less friends than him?
There isn't a way to have fewer snow.
He decided he needed fewer sunshines.
Why can't there be fewer cars on the road?
13
Choose the correct usage of
they're
But they're not the best option...
They're must be millions of stars their!
Why isn't they're another pizza?
Who is they're mother?
14
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!
15
Choose the
correct
usage of semi-colon
Can you believe it; she nearly fell off!
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.
16
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The film was full of clever special _______ .
effects
afects
affects
effect
17
Choose the correct usage of
whom
Whom is a Arsenal supporter?
I've not a clue whom was standing by the letterbox.
To whom did you address the letter?
I just can't imagine whom would've done such a thing!
18
Which of these is
not
a connective?
Ridiculously
However
Absolutely
Similarly
19
He was _______ to admit to being wrong.
loath
loathe
20
Which literary device is exemplified here?
Dramatic irony
Sarcasm
Situational irony
Verbal irony
21
The ball was _______ to the new striker who was lurking at the far post.
past
passed
22
Singular subject plural verb: which is
correct?
A small group of birds was flying across the midnight sea.
An enormous herd of zebras were thundering towards us.
23
I am totally _______ in grammar; it is really dull.
Imuniterested
Disinterested
Uninterested
24
Which literary device is exemplified here?
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Sarcasm
Verbal irony
25
Choose the correct usage of
there
Well, isn't there another way?
Is there anything in there basket?
The soldiers aren't sure where there going.
They lost there way home.
26
Which of these terms does
not
refer to a language device?
Alliteration
Theme
Symbolism
Irony
27
Which literary device is exemplified here?
Analogy
Simile
Irony
Anacoluthon
28
Choose the correct usage of
its
The koala was tired of its tree
I bet its tea-time now
Its like icing on a pink cake
Something was wrong with it's wheel
29
Which of these is
not
a literary device?
Intensifier
Alliteration
Pathetic fallacy
Sarcasm
30
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.
Flying back, we saw a beautiful sunset.
She makes a great pie, but its so fatty.
Paul loves to travel, he visits Hungary 3 times a year.
31
Semi-colon is used instead of comma splice; choose the
incorrect
usage of semi-colon
Kyle has a lovely brother; but he sometimes can be cruel.
Cycling is very healthy; it is one of the best cardios!
Malala is an idol; she has accomplished so much!
Feel the cold; it will bite you through your clothes!
32
Choose the correct word to fill in: Several bricks in the garden wall have come _______ .
loose
loos
lose
loss
33
Split infinitive: which is
correct
?
Harry's teacher told him to never look back.
Harry's teacher told him never to look back.
34
Choose the correct usage of
their
Have all the children had their dinner?
Their not the kind of people to protest.
Their is a barnacle stuck to my shoe!
Why should their be another referendum?
35
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.
The pasta looked and tasted like porridge.
Like we heard, the hurricane is coming!
36
Choose the correct usage of
as.
It looks like its going to rain today.
Monkeys like a variety of fruit, as bananas and oranges.
From this angle, the building looks as the Empire State!
She is as hungry as ever!
37
True or false: A dash and a hyphen are the same thing.
What?!
False.
True.
38
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.
39
Choose the
incorrect
usage of
tenses
I got this souvenir when I was only holiday in India.
The football match will be cancelled as it is raining.
I get on well with all my mates as they were all really nice
Sam cooked a great meal and then had to do all the dishes.
40
So
anacoluthon
is ...
dialogue
a metaphor that uses a hyphen
a character breaking from reality
unexpected break in expression of ideas within a sentence
