A Tricky English Challenge

Get into the intricacies of the English language with our meticulously crafted 12-question quiz. Designed to challenge and refine your understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling and linguistic nuances, this quiz offers a unique opportunity to test your proficiency. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or simply looking to polish your language skills, each question has been chosen to provoke thought and inspire mastery. Sharpen your pencils and prepare to explore the depths of English, from the subtle art of comma placement to the complexities of sentence structure. Let's begin.
 
 
what is a split infinitive?
Placing an adjective between "to" and the verb
Placing an adverb between "to" and the verb
Dividing a word into two parts
Using "to" before a verb without any words in between
 
 
What does the term "antecedent" refer to in grammar?
The noun or pronoun to which a pronoun refer
The concluding sentence of a paragraph
The initial stage of a sentence
A preceding clause or phrase
 
 
What does the abbreviation "e.g." mean in English?
For example
Example given
Error generated
Example (as) goes
 
 
Identify the misspelled word:
Calendar
Restuarant
Bicycle
Recommend
 
 
Which term refers to a word formed from the initial letters of other words?
Onomatopoeia
Synecdoche
Palindrome
Acronym
 
 
In English, what is the basic order of words in a standard declarative sentence?
Subject-Verb-Object
Verb-Subject-Object
Object-Verb-Subject
Subject-Object-Verb
 
 
'The quick, brown fox jumps over the lazy dog' is an example of what?
An adverbial phrase
A complex sentence
A pangram
A run-on sentence
 
 
Which of the following is an example of a possessive pronoun?
Who
Whose
Whom
Who's
 
 
In the sentence 'She can't decide if she's coming or going,' what type of conjunction is 'or'?
Coordinating
Subordinating
Correlative
Conjunctive adverb
 
 
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Whom is at the door?
Who is at the door?
Who is him at the door?
Whom are at the door?
 
 
"The senator gave a lengthy and perfervid speech." In this sentence, the word "perfervid" is closest in meaning to: * Boring * Impassioned * Short * Thoughtful
Boring
Impassioned
Angry
Thoughtful
 
 
Identify the misspelled word:
Buraucracy
Conscientious
Feasible
Fluorescent
 
Let's Start Over...
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