“I can’t find my keys _______.”
A) nowhere
B) anywhere
C) everywhere
D) somewhere
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Identify the correct use of an infinitive or gerund.
“I regret _______ him the truth about the cancellation.”
A) to tell
B) telling
C) tell
D) to have told
“The committee insists that every member _______ punctual for meetings.”
A) be
B) is
C) are
D) were
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Determine the correct use of a correlative conjunction:
“Neither the rain _______ the cold could deter the crowd from attending the concert.”
A) nor
B) or
C) but
D) and
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to form a phrasal verb:
The detective managed to _______ the mystery after months of investigation.
A) figure out
B) figure in
C) figure on
D) figure up
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Select the appropriate use of a subjunctive in a wish or hypothetical situation:
I wish I _______ to her party last week.
A) went
B) have gone
C) had gone
D) would go
Select the appropriate use of an inversion in a comparison:
“Seldom _______ such a magnificent castle.”
A) have I seen
B) I have seen
C) I do see
D) do I see
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Determine the correct use of an emphatic structure:
“Not only _______ late, but he also forgot to bring the documents.”
A) he was
B) was he
C) he is
D) is he
Fill in the blank with the correct word to form a collocation:
“The lawyer presented a _______ argument in defense of her client.”
A) strong
B) strongly
C) strength
D) strengthen
Choose the correct word to complete the proverb:
“Absence makes the heart grow _______.”
A) fonder
B) fond
C) fondly
D) fondness
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Determine the correct use of a past unreal conditional:
“If you _______ the news earlier, you would have been shocked.”
A) had heard
B) heard
C) have heard
D) would hear
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to form a common idiom:
“He decided to bite the _______ and finally ask for a promotion.”
A) apple
B) bullet
C) cookie
D) bread
Choose the correct word to complete the fixed phrase:
“The movie was so compelling that it kept me _______ the edge of my seat.”
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) by
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Identify the correct use of a reduced relative clause.
“The documents _______ on the desk belong to the manager.”
A) lying
B) lie
C) laid
D) lays
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Choose the correct word to complete the idiomatic expression:
“He’s been working tirelessly, and now he’s ready to throw in the _______.”
A) hat
B) towel
C) glove
D) ring
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to form a fixed expression:
She has a heart of gold and always gives others the ___ of the doubt.
A) benefit
B) doubt
C) advantage
D) trust
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to form a common saying:
“A picture is worth a thousand _______.”
A) words
B) images
C) ideas
D) stories
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Select the appropriate use of passive voice:
“The new policy _______ by the committee next week.”
A) will be reviewed
B) will review
C) is reviewed
D) reviews
Choose the correct word to complete the conditional sentence.
Were she to have known the consequences, she ____ differently
A) would act
B) would have acted
C) will act
D) acted
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to form a common collocation:
“The company is undergoing a major _______ of its management structure.”
A) overhaul
B) overhauling
C) overhauled
D) overhauls
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Select the appropriate linking word in a complex sentence:
“She must be successful, _______ her hard work and dedication.”
A) despite
B) because of
C) although
D) whereas
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Identify the correct use of a modal verb for past possibility:
“She _______ have left the keys in the car, but I’m not certain.”
A) might
B) must
C) could
D) would
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to form a collocation:
“The witness gave a _______ account of the events that transpired.”
A) detailed
B) detailing
C) detail
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to form a common expression:
“After years of hard work, he finally reaped the _______ of his labor.”
A) benefits
B) benefit
C) beneficial
D) benefitted
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to form an idiomatic expression.
“He’s been working so hard; he really needs to let his hair _______.”
A) down
B) up
C) out
D) off
Diary Entries! 📔 “She kept a diary. Whenever she experienced something exciting, she _________ about it. What’s the grammatically correct option?”
📝 would have written
📝 would write
Identify the correct use of past perfect continuous tense.
“By the time the lecture started, I _______ in the library for three hours.”
A) have been studying
B) was studying
C) studied
D) had been studying
Select the appropriate use of an inversion in a conditional sentence: Rarely _______ such a remarkable performance.
A) we have seen
B) have we seen
C) we do see
D) do we see
Identify the correct use of a participle clause.
_______ for his quick thinking, the accident would have been much worse.
A) Had it not been
B) It was not
C) It had not been
Beach Day Decisions! 🏖️
“She always enjoyed the beach. Whenever it was sunny, she _________ for a swim. What’s the right choice?”
📝 would have gone
📝 would go
What is a synonym for “smart”?
Can you think of any others?
(Tip, you can use a tool like
@PowerThesaurus
to help)
A) Dumb
B) Intelligent
C) Silly
D) Lazy
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☔️ESL Challenge☔️ Whenever it rains, my dog ➡️ ...... to hide under the bed. 🌧️ Which verb tense is correct correct🤔
1️⃣ A) tries
2️⃣ B) tried
3️⃣ C) will try
👩🏫 ESL learners, show off your skills! 👨🏫
#ESL
#EnglishLearning
#RainyDays
#GrammarChallenge
To everyone whose second language is English and who feels the need to apologize for their English not being “very good” – there’s no need for an apology. You’re doing wonderfully. Take pride in your efforts. I’m impressed by you. Keep up the excellent work!
📚 **Vocabulary Voyage Quiz!** 📚
As an ESL explorer, your words are your map! Choose the right word to navigate this sentence:
I was
(a. thrilled
b. terrified)
to see the lightning illuminate the sky during the storm."
Which word fits best in your opinion? Why?
Choose the correct word to complete the ellipsis:
Not only did she win the award for best actress, but she also ______ a standing ovation.
A) received
B) receives
C) has received
D) had received
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☕ ESL Grammar Quiz with a Local Twist! ☕
As I savor a cup of coffee by the river, let’s brew some grammar skills too! Can you correct the sentence below? 🧐
“I enjoys/ enjoy/ enjoyed
the peaceful atmosphere while I drinks/ drink/ drank my coffee.”