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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
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.
Who has left the fridge door ajar again?!
With who will she be going to prom?
2
Choose the correct usage of
like.
The pasta looked and tasted like porridge.
It seems like you never want to come and visit us.
Like we heard, the hurricane is coming!
Your room looks like a large nuclear device has hit it.
3
True or false: A hyphen is used to connect compound words.
What is a hyphen?
False.
True.
4
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
5
Choose the correct usage of
whom
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!
Whom is a Arsenal supporter?
6
Choose the correct usage of
less.
Explain why there is less CDs on my rack than before!
I need less dishonesty in my life!
The tree has got less apple on it this year.
I have visited less countries than you.
7
I am totally _______ in grammar; it is really dull.
Disinterested
Uninterested
Imuniterested
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!
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!
9
The ball was _______ to the new striker who was lurking at the far post.
past
passed
10
He was _______ to admit to being wrong.
loathe
loath
11
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!
12
Choose the correct word to fill in: Several bricks in the garden wall have come _______ .
loos
loose
lose
loss
13
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
14
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!
15
Choose the correct usage of
fewer.
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?
Who has less friends than him?
16
Choose the correct usage of
as.
It looks like its going to rain today.
She is as hungry as ever!
Monkeys like a variety of fruit, as bananas and oranges.
From this angle, the building looks as the Empire State!
17
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The film was full of clever special _______ .
afects
effect
effects
affects
18
Choose the
incorrect
usage of the comma again.
She loves to swim, as she has been doing it since childhood.
Sam has got a broken arm; he just can't play today.
I always find essays difficult, I have since primary school.
Martha travels by bicycle, but today it was raining.
19
Comma splice is a common error; choose the
incorrect
sentence which uses a comma splice.
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.
Jim usually gets on with everyone, and he is very welcoming.
20
True or false: A dash and a hyphen are the same thing.
False.
True.
What?!
21
Choose the correct usage of
whose
Paul is the player who's skills will make us win.
I'm not sure whose coming to the cinema tonight.
I've got no idea whose done the best on their English exams.
Whose shoes are these?
22
Choose the correct usage of
fewer
.
I need to get fewer detentions; I'm getting in trouble!
I would like fewer rain on my trip to Greece, please.
Can I have fewer orange juice, please?
She has less bus riders than yesterday.
23
Which of these is
not
a literary device?
Pathetic fallacy
Intensifier
Alliteration
Sarcasm
24
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?
25
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?
26
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.
27
Which of these is
not
a connective?
Ridiculously
Absolutely
Similarly
However
28
Choose the correct usage of
less
.
I would like to make less journeys to the capital.
There are less decent players in the Premiership these days.
There are less students in this building than this morning.
There is less meat at this barbecue than there should be.
29
Choose the
correct
usage of semi-colon
Sam is the best baker; her cakes always win the bake-off.
Jim gets on with everyone; but he doesn't with Jane.
Can you believe it; she nearly fell off!
If you see her; can you please ask her to call me?
30
Choose the correct usage of
it's
The car was on it's last legs
It's not rocket science!
There's a fire on it's mountain
Its like a sauna in there
