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Basic English Quiz for Beginners

Challenge Your Fundamental English Skills Today

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Ready to strengthen your English fundamentals? This Basic English Quiz is perfect for students and educators seeking a quick grammar and vocabulary challenge. You can also explore our Basic English Grammar Quiz or try the Basic English Vocabulary Quiz for focused practice. Each question is editable and can be tailored in our easy-to-use quizzes editor to suit your learning goals. Dive in and discover how much you can learn today!

Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: "She ____ to school every day."
gone
going
go
goes
The third-person singular form of the verb requires an -s ending, so "goes" is correct. Third-person singular subjects use "goes" instead of "go" to agree in number and person.
Select the sentence with correct capitalization.
We went to London.
we Went to London.
we went to London.
We went to london.
In English, the first word in a sentence and all proper nouns must be capitalized. "London" is a proper noun and must always start with a capital letter. Therefore, "We went to London." is correct.
Identify the subject in the following sentence: "The red car sped down the road."
The red car
road
car
The red
The subject is the part of a sentence that performs the action. Here, "The red car" is what sped down the road. It is the complete noun phrase acting as the subject.
Choose the past tense form of the verb in the sentence: "Yesterday, I ____ to the store."
gone
goings
went
go
The past tense of the irregular verb "go" is "went." Regular verbs would add -ed, but "go" changes form completely in the past tense.
Select the correct punctuation for a compound sentence: "I wanted ice cream ____ I didn't have any money."
, but
but
; and
: so
In a compound sentence, a comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses. Hence, ", but" is correct. The comma separates the clauses properly.
Identify the sentence that contains a sentence fragment.
Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.
She finished her homework early.
He enjoys reading books.
While I was cooking dinner.
A fragment is an incomplete sentence missing a main clause. "While I was cooking dinner." only contains a dependent clause and does not stand on its own. It does not express a complete thought.
Choose the correct possessive pronoun: "The dog wagged ____ tail happily."
his
its
it's
her's
The apostrophe in "it's" indicates a contraction of "it is" or "it has." The possessive form does not use an apostrophe, so "its" is correct here. Possessive pronouns show ownership without apostrophes.
Select the best word to complete the sentence: "The lecture was so ____ that many students fell asleep."
boringly
boring
bores
bored
"Boring" describes the lecture as causing boredom in others. It is the correct adjective form to modify the noun "lecture." Other options do not fit the necessary adjective form.
Pick the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.
She loves tea; coffee is her second choice.
She loves tea; but coffee is her second choice.
She loves tea, coffee is her second choice.
She loves tea; and coffee is her second choice.
A semicolon separates two related complete sentences without a conjunction. Option B correctly does this by joining two independent clauses directly. Other choices misuse commas or conjunctions.
Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
Neither of the answers is correct.
Neither of the answers were correct.
Neither of the answers be correct.
Neither of the answers are correct.
Subject-verb agreement requires a singular verb for singular subjects. Here, "neither" is singular, so "is" is correct. Other options incorrectly pair a plural or wrong verb form.
Choose the correct form of verb tense: "By the time we arrived, the movie ____."
started
has started
had started
was starting
The past perfect tense "had started" indicates that the movie began before another past event. This tense clearly expresses the sequence of events. Other options do not fit this past-before-past structure.
Which sentence correctly combines the following: "He ran fast. He won the race."
He ran fast; because he won the race.
Because he ran fast, he won the race.
He ran fast and won the race.
He ran fast, he won the race.
Using "because" creates a clear cause-and-effect relationship between running fast and winning. This choice properly combines the two independent clauses. Other options misuse punctuation or conjunctions.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses an article.
She has orange cat.
She has the orange cat.
She has a orange cat.
She has an orange cat.
Indefinite articles "a" and "an" depend on the initial sound of the following word. "Orange" begins with a vowel sound, so "an orange cat" is correct. Other options misuse or omit the article.
Identify the correct use of a comma in this sentence: "After the movie ____ we went home."
After the movie we went home.
After the movie; we went home.
After the movie, we went home.
After, the movie we went home.
Introductory clauses need a comma to separate them from the main clause. "After the movie, we went home." correctly places the comma. Other options misplace or omit the comma.
Select the correct form to complete the conditional sentence: "If I ____ home earlier, I would have seen you."
have arrived
arrived
arrive
had arrived
The third conditional requires the past perfect "had arrived" to express a hypothetical condition in the past. Other forms do not correctly follow the conditional structure. This choice fits the pattern exactly.
Choose the passive voice version of: "People speak English all over the world."
English was spoken all over the world.
English speaks all over the world.
English is speaking all over the world.
English is spoken all over the world.
The passive voice uses "is spoken" to show that the action happens to the subject. The original verb "speak" converts to "is spoken." Other options change the tense incorrectly or fail to form the passive.
Select the correct use of the subjunctive mood.
If I were you, I would apologize.
If I be you, I would apologize.
If I was you, I would apologize.
If I am you, I would apologize.
The subjunctive mood uses "were" instead of "was" to express hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations. This form shows a wish or condition that is not real. Other constructions are not grammatically correct here.
Identify the sentence without a dangling modifier.
While reading the news, the weather forecast was alarming.
Driving down the street, the trees looked beautiful.
Walking into the room, the lights were bright.
After finishing the book, she returned it to the library.
A dangling modifier occurs when the modifier does not clearly refer to a valid subject. In this sentence, "she" is the correct subject who finished the book and returned it. Other sentences misplace the participle and confuse the subject.
Choose the correct use of a colon.
She bought the following: fruits apples, bananas, and cherries.
She bought: apples, bananas, and cherries.
She bought the following fruits apples, bananas, and cherries.
She bought the following fruits: apples, bananas, and cherries.
A colon must follow an independent clause and introduce a list. Option B correctly places the colon after a complete sentence. Other options misuse the colon placement.
Select the sentence that correctly applies parallel structure.
She likes cooking, reading, and jogging.
She likes to cook, reading, and jogging.
She likes cooking, to read, and jogging.
She likes cooking, reading, and to jog.
Parallel structure requires that items in a list share the same grammatical form. Using gerunds for all items in "cooking, reading, and jogging" maintains balance. Other options mix different forms and break parallelism.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify common English grammar rules accurately
  2. Apply foundational vocabulary in context
  3. Analyse sentence structures for clarity
  4. Demonstrate correct verb tense usage
  5. Master basic punctuation and capitalization

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Basic Sentence Structure - Think of SVO as the superhero team of English grammar: Subject, Verb, Object. It's as simple as "She (subject) reads (verb) books (object)," and it ensures your sentences stand tall. Get this right, and you'll build clear, powerful statements every time. 20 Grammar Rules | Learn English
  2. Ensure Subject-Verb Agreement - Singular subjects pair with singular verbs, and plurals dance with plural verbs. For instance, "The dog barks" but "The dogs bark." Keeping them in sync makes your writing flow smoothly and avoids embarrassing hiccups. 20 Grammar Rules | Learn English
  3. Unleash Punctuation Power - Commas, periods, and semicolons are your best friends for clarity. Use commas to separate list items like "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas," so readers don't get lost. Good punctuation turns jumbled thoughts into polished prose. Punctuation and Capitalization Rules - GrammarBank
  4. Capitalize Like a Pro - Proper nouns and sentence starters deserve a capital high-five. Write "London," not "london," and always capitalize the first word in a sentence. This rule helps names pop and your text look polished. Capitalization Rules and Examples
  5. Article Mastery - "A" and "an" are your buddies for indefinite references, while "the" points out something specific. Compare "I saw a cat" to "I saw the cat" and notice how clarity skyrockets. Choosing the right article clears up any confusion. 20 Grammar Rules | Learn English
  6. Conquer Verb Tenses - Past, present, or future? Use "She walks," "She walked," and "She will walk" to show exactly when things happen. Consistent tense usage keeps your narrative timeline crystal clear. 20 Grammar Rules | Learn English
  7. Pronoun Play - Swap out repeated nouns with pronouns for smoother reading: "John said he was tired," not "John said John was tired." This trick keeps your writing concise and engaging. Grammar Rules | The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
  8. Distinguish Confusing Words - Words like "affect" and "effect" can trip you up. Remember: "The weather can affect your mood" (verb) versus "The effect was noticeable" (noun). Mastering these pairs sharpens your writing precision. Grammar Rules & Usage Guide | Merriam-Webster
  9. Connect Ideas with Conjunctions - Words like "and," "but," and "so" link thoughts smoothly. For example, "I wanted to go, but I was too tired" shows contrast in a snap. Good conjunction use creates a natural flow in your sentences. 20 Grammar Rules | Learn English
  10. Tame Run-On Sentences - When two complete thoughts collide without proper punctuation, your reader trips. Change "I love to write I write every day" to "I love to write. I write every day." Splitting them keeps ideas crisp and clear. Grammar Rules | The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
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