English Language Quiz: Grammar and Usage
How well do you know your English grammar? This quiz covers 25 questions on rules, common mistakes and tricky usage that catches even confident writers out. From the famous their/there/they're and affect/effect distinctions through to the Oxford comma, the subjunctive mood, dangling modifiers, split infinitives, the passive voice and the correct use of 'comprise', the questions range from everyday errors to the finer points of written English.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
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How many questions are there?
25 multiple choice questions on English grammar, usage and common mistakes.
What does the quiz cover?
Commonly confused words (their/there/they're, affect/effect, who/whom, lay/lie, farther/further, imply/infer, fewer/less), punctuation (Oxford comma, semicolons, apostrophes), grammar terms (dangling modifier, split infinitive, passive voice, subjunctive mood, conjunction, adverb, homophone, double negative, run-on sentence), plurals (criterion/criteria, cactus/cacti) and usage (it's vs its, sic, comprise).
Is this quiz suitable for English learners?
Yes. The quiz is suitable for both native speakers wanting to sharpen their grammar and English learners at an intermediate to advanced level.
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.