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Take the ESL Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz

Enhance your English vocabulary and grammar skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Ready to sharpen your ESL vocabulary and grammar skills? This interactive ESL Grammar & Vocabulary Quiz offers 15 thoughtful questions designed for learners seeking targeted practice. Ideal for students and educators aiming to reinforce key concepts, it helps pinpoint areas for improvement in context and usage. Plus, the quiz is fully editable in our online editor, so you can customise questions to fit any lesson plan. Explore more quizzes or try the English Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz to continue your progress.

Which word means "happy"?
Joyful
Tired
Sad
Angry
The word 'joyful' means feeling great happiness or pleasure, making it a synonym of 'happy'. The other options - 'sad', 'angry', and 'tired' - refer to different emotional or physical states, so they do not match the meaning.
She ____ to the store every Monday.
went
going
go
goes
Third-person singular present tense requires adding 's' to the base verb 'go', resulting in 'goes'. 'go' is the base form, 'going' is the present participle, and 'went' is the past tense, none fitting the habitual action.
He is interested ____ learning languages.
at
for
in
on
The correct preposition after 'interested' is 'in', as 'interested in something' expresses attraction or curiosity. Other prepositions are not used with 'interested' in this context.
Rain can negatively ____ crop growth.
change
produce
affect
effect
'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, so it correctly fits 'negatively affect'. 'Effect' is usually a noun meaning the result, so it is not appropriate as a verb here.
Yesterday, I ____ a beautiful painting.
see
seen
saw
seeing
'Saw' is the simple past tense of 'see', which correctly describes an action completed yesterday. 'See' is present tense, 'seen' is past participle, and 'seeing' is present participle, none fit the simple past context.
Which word is a synonym of 'timid'?
bold
brave
shy
quick
'Timid' means lacking in courage or confidence, which is synonymous with 'shy'. 'Bold' and 'brave' convey courage, and 'quick' refers to speed, so they do not match.
By next year, she ____ her degree.
will have completed
will complete
completes
has completed
The future perfect tense 'will have completed' expresses that the action will be finished before a specified future time. 'Will complete' suggests simple future, 'completes' is present tense, and 'has completed' is present perfect.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Neither of the books are interesting.
Neither of the book are interesting.
Neither of the books is interesting.
Neither of the book is interesting.
'Neither' is singular and matches 'is' even though 'books' is plural. The rule is 'neither of the [plural noun] is ...'. The other options misuse either the verb or noun number.
Children depend ____ their parents.
for
on
in
at
The correct preposition with 'depend' in this context is 'on', meaning to rely on someone. Other prepositions do not convey the same dependency relationship.
Her scarf ____ her dress nicely.
compliments
completes
complement
complements
The verb 'complement' means to complete or enhance something, fitting the context of matching scarf and dress. 'Compliment' means to praise, 'completes' shifts the meaning to finishing something, and the noun form 'complement' lacks the necessary verb agreement.
The book, ____ by the author last year, became a bestseller.
writes
wrote
writing
written
The past participle 'written' correctly forms a reduced relative clause indicating who wrote the book. 'Wrote' is past tense, 'writing' is present participle, and 'writes' is simple present, none fit the clause.
She adopted ____ cat from the shelter.
no article
a
an
the
The indefinite article 'a' is used before singular nouns beginning with a consonant sound, such as 'cat'. 'An' is for vowel sounds, 'the' is definite, and omitting the article makes the sentence ungrammatical.
There are ____ cars on the road today.
few
little
less
fewer
'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'cars', making it correct. 'Less' is for uncountable nouns, and 'few' or 'little' change the meaning and are not appropriate here.
You ____ see a doctor if the pain continues.
have to
should
could
must to
'Should' advises an action, fitting this recommendation context. 'Have to' suggests obligation rather than advice, 'could' indicates possibility, and 'must to' is grammatically incorrect.
They ran ____ of sugar.
out
in
up
off
The phrase 'run out of' conveys that something has been used completely, so 'out' is the correct particle. The other options do not create the proper meaning in this idiom.
Choose the sentence with correct verb agreement.
Neither John nor his friends is going to the party.
Neither John nor his friend are going to the party.
Neither John or his friends are going to the party.
Neither John nor his friends are going to the party.
With 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the subject closer to it, which is the plural 'friends', so 'are' is correct. The use of 'or' instead of 'nor' or a singular subject in other options makes them incorrect.
The scientist proposed a ____ explanation that accounted for all observed data.
comparative
comprehensive
comprehensible
complicit
'Comprehensive' means covering all aspects, fitting the context of an explanation that accounts for all data. 'Comprehensible' means understandable, 'comparative' relates to comparison, and 'complicit' means involved in wrongdoing, none fitting here.
She saw the man ____ had stolen her bike.
whom
which
that
who
'Who' refers to people as the subject of a relative clause, correctly identifying the person who stole the bike. 'Whom' is the object form, 'which' refers to things, and 'that' is less appropriate here.
By the time we arrived, the cake ____ already ____.
was baked
were baked
had baked
had been baked
The past perfect passive 'had been baked' indicates that the cake was baked before our arrival. 'Was baked' is simple past passive, 'had baked' is active, and 'were baked' is incorrect number.
He said, 'I will call you tomorrow.' What is the correct reported speech?
He said that he would call you tomorrow.
He said that he will call me the next day.
He said that he will call you tomorrow.
He said that he would call me the next day.
In reported speech, 'will' changes to 'would', 'you' becomes 'me' to reflect speaker perspective, and 'tomorrow' shifts to 'the next day'. The other options fail to apply one or more of these changes.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify correct word meanings and usage contexts
  2. Apply grammar rules to real-world sentences
  3. Distinguish between similar vocabulary terms
  4. Correct common mistakes in tense and prepositions
  5. Master common ESL vocabulary challenges
  6. Evaluate sentence structures for accuracy

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Subject-Verb Agreement - Think of your subject and verb as dance partners: if one is solo, the other can't join the group! Keep them in step by matching singular subjects with singular verbs ("The cat purrs") and plurals with plurals ("The cats purr"). This harmony makes your writing smooth and error-free. 10 Common English Grammar Mistakes and How to Fix Them
  2. Avoid Run-on Sentences - Run-on sentences are like marathon speeches without a breath - you need proper punctuation to pause and connect ideas. Use periods, commas with conjunctions ("and," "but," "so") or even semicolons to give your thoughts room to shine. Clear breaks keep readers on track. 5 Common Grammar Errors ESL Students Make
  3. Differentiate Between Homophones - "Their," "there" and "they're" may sound identical, but each wears a unique costume! "Their" owns the action, "there" shows the spot, and "they're" contracts "they are." Spot the context clues to pick the right word every time. 10 Common English Grammar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  4. Use "Fewer" and "Less" Correctly - When you can count it, use "fewer" ("fewer pencils"); when it's uncountable, use "less" ("less water"). This tiny tweak makes your meaning crystal clear - no more wondering if you meant to shrink your cheese! Top 10 ESL English Grammar Mistakes and How to Overcome Them
  5. Choose the Right Prepositions - Prepositions are tiny powerhouses that set scenes: "at" pinpoints a moment, "in" places something inside, "on" sits atop a surface. Mixing them up is like choosing the wrong backdrop for a play - keep it accurate and your readers won't get lost! 10 Common Mistakes ESL Students Make
  6. Maintain Consistent Verb Tenses - Jumping tenses is like time-travel without a machine - it confuses your audience! Stick with past, present or future in a sentence unless you have a strong reason to shift. Consistency is the secret to a clear story arc. 10 Common English Grammar Mistakes and How to Fix Them
  7. Understand "Affect" vs. "Effect" - "Affect" usually acts as a verb (to influence), while "effect" is the noun (the result). Remember: "A" for action, "E" for end result. Swap them and you might cause more confusion than clarity! Eleven Common English Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
  8. Use "It's" and "Its" Appropriately - Don't let these two get tangled! "It's" contracts "it is" or "it has," while "its" shows ownership. "It's sunny today" ≠ "The dog wagged its tail." Spot the apostrophe or possession to master them both. 10 Common English Grammar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  9. Recognize "Then" vs. "Than" - "Then" orders events in time ("We ate lunch, then we studied"), and "than" sets up comparisons ("She's taller than her brother"). One's for timelines, the other's for comparisons - don't swap them! Eleven Common English Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
  10. Practice Correct Pronoun Usage - Pronouns must agree with what they replace in number and gender. "Everyone needs to bring their pencil" might sound natural, but "his or her" keeps it precise ("Each student must bring his or her pencil"). Precision avoids confusion! 10 Common English Grammar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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