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KS4 ENGLISH GRAMMAR
KS4 ENGLISH GRAMMAR
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An English catch-all quiz to revise #grammar and #literary #devices.
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1
He was _______ to admit to being wrong.
loath
loathe
2
Split infinitive: which is
correct
?
Harry's teacher told him to never look back.
Harry's teacher told him never to look back.
3
Which literary device is exemplified here?
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Sarcasm
Situational irony
4
Which literary device is highlighted here in Dr. King's speech?
Anaphora
Analogy
Anachronism
Allegory
5
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.
6
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
7
Choose the correct usage of
its
Its like icing on a pink cake
I bet its tea-time now
Something was wrong with it's wheel
The koala was tired of its tree
8
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.
9
True or false: A dash and a hyphen are the same thing.
What?!
True.
False.
10
Choose the correct usage of
fewer
.
Can I have fewer orange juice, please?
I need to get fewer detentions; I'm getting in trouble!
I would like fewer rain on my trip to Greece, please.
She has less bus riders than yesterday.
11
I am totally _______ in grammar; it is really dull.
Imuniterested
Uninterested
Disinterested
12
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.
Flying back, we saw a beautiful sunset.
She makes a great pie, but its so fatty.
13
Choose the correct usage of
who
He would not tell me who he saw in the shadows last night.
Why isn't there a whom in sight?!
Who has left the fridge door ajar again?!
With who will she be going to prom?
14
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 is less meat at this barbecue than there should be.
There are less students in this building than this morning.
15
Choose the correct usage of
who's
Who's shoes are these?
I couldn't tell who's left their books on the table.
Who's left their shoes in the doorway again?
I can't decide who's party to go to!
16
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?
17
Choose the correct usage of
less.
The tree has got less apple on it this year.
I need less dishonesty in my life!
Explain why there is less CDs on my rack than before!
I have visited less countries than you.
18
Which of these is
not
a connective?
However
Ridiculously
Absolutely
Similarly
19
Choose the correct usage of
their
Their not the kind of people to protest.
Their is a barnacle stuck to my shoe!
Why should their be another referendum?
Have all the children had their dinner?
20
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.
21
Which of these is
not
a literary device?
Sarcasm
Alliteration
Intensifier
Pathetic fallacy
22
Choose the
incorrect
usage of the comma again.
Sam has got a broken arm; he just can't play today.
Martha travels by bicycle, but today it was raining.
I always find essays difficult, I have since primary school.
She loves to swim, as she has been doing it since childhood.
23
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The film was full of clever special _______ .
affects
effects
effect
afects
24
Choose the correct usage of
as.
She is as hungry as ever!
It looks like its going to rain today.
From this angle, the building looks as the Empire State!
Monkeys like a variety of fruit, as bananas and oranges.
25
So
anacoluthon
is ...
a metaphor that uses a hyphen
a character breaking from reality
dialogue
unexpected break in expression of ideas within a sentence
26
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.
If you see her; can you please ask her to call me?
Can you believe it; she nearly fell off!
27
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.
28
Choose the correct usage of
like.
Like we heard, the hurricane is coming!
It seems like you never want to come and visit us.
Your room looks like a large nuclear device has hit it.
The pasta looked and tasted like porridge.
29
Choose the correct usage of
it's
It's not rocket science!
The car was on it's last legs
There's a fire on it's mountain
Its like a sauna in there
30
Choose the correct usage of
there
The soldiers aren't sure where there going.
Is there anything in there basket?
Well, isn't there another way?
They lost there way home.
31
Choose the correct usage of
they're
They're must be millions of stars their!
Who is they're mother?
But they're not the best option...
Why isn't they're another pizza?
32
The ball was _______ to the new striker who was lurking at the far post.
passed
past
33
True or false: A hyphen is used to connect compound words.
False.
What is a hyphen?
True.
34
Which literary device is exemplified here?
Anacoluthon
Simile
Analogy
Irony
35
Choose the correct word to fill in: Several bricks in the garden wall have come _______ .
loss
loose
lose
loos
36
Which literary device is exemplified here?
Verbal irony
Sarcasm
Situational irony
Dramatic irony
37
Which of these terms does
not
refer to a language device?
Irony
Theme
Alliteration
Symbolism
38
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.
Malala is an idol; she has accomplished so much!
Feel the cold; it will bite you through your clothes!
Cycling is very healthy; it is one of the best cardios!
39
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.
40
Choose the correct usage of
fewer.
Why can't there be fewer cars on the road?
He decided he needed fewer sunshines.
There isn't a way to have fewer snow.
Who has less friends than him?
