Welcome to the Grammar Challenge: a 12-question test designed to sharpen your skills and maybe stump you once or twice! This quiz blends a range of U.S. English grammar topics—from punctuation and pronoun usage to sentence structure and verb tenses. Whether you're brushing up or testing long-held knowledge, you'll find a mix of brain-teasers and “aha!” moments. Each question has one correct answer, so read carefully and trust your instincts. Ready to find out if you're a grammar guru or if you just "knowed good English"? Let’s get started!
Which sentence uses the correct past perfect tense?
She had finished dinner before he arrived.
She has finished dinner before he arrived.
She finished dinner before he had arrived.
She have finished dinner before he arrived.
Identify the correct use of a semicolon.
I love hiking; biking is fun too.
I love hiking; and biking is fun too.
I love hiking; because it’s relaxing.
I love hiking; but not swimming.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
After the show, we went out for dinner.
After the show we, went out for dinner.
After the show we went out for dinner.
After the show we went, out for dinner.
Which sentence uses a dangling modifier?
Driving down the road, the deer appeared suddenly.
Driving down the road, I saw a deer.
I saw a deer while driving down the road.
A deer crossed the road in front of me.
Which is grammatically correct?
Each of the players have a role.
Each of the players has a role.
Each player have their roles.
Every players has a role.
Which sentence avoids a run-on?
Which sentence avoids a run-on? A) He loves reading he always carries a book.
He loves reading, always carrying a book.
He loves reading; he always carries a book.
He loves reading and he always carries a book and it's amazing.
Pick the correct version of the subjunctive mood.
I wish I was taller.
I wish I were taller.
I wish I am taller.
I wish I will be taller.
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
She likes running, to swim, and biking.
She likes to run, swim, and to bike.
She likes running, swimming, and biking.
She likes to running, to swimming, and to biking.
Which sentence uses an adverb clause correctly?
She sings so beautiful that people stop to listen.
She sings so beautifully that people stop to listen.
She sings beautiful that people stop to listen.
She sings, so beautiful, people stop to listen.
Identify the correct preposition usage.
She’s good at painting.
She’s good in painting.
She’s good with painting.
She’s good to painting.
Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause?
B) The book that I borrowed was thrilling.
The book which I borrowed it was thrilling.
The book, that I borrowed, was thrilling.
The book I borrowed that was thrilling.
Which sentence has correct punctuation for direct speech?
“Let’s go to the park,” she said.
“Let’s go to the park”, she said.
“Let’s go to the park.”, she said.
“Let’s go to the park”, said she.
Grammar Adventurer
Not bad—this was no walk in the park! Grammar rules can be twisty, and some of these questions were deliberately tricky. You’ve got the basics, but there’s room to grow. Think of this as a warm-up round. A few refreshers on verb agreement and modifiers, and you'll be climbing the grammar ladder in no time. Keep at it—language mastery is a lifelong journey, and you’re on the trail.
Well done! You clearly know your way around a sentence and probably raise an eyebrow when someone misuses "they’re." You might have stumbled on a tricky clause or a punctuation poser, but overall, your grammar game is strong. A little polish and you'll be correcting others with confidence. Keep reading, writing, and maybe give that grammar guide another glance—you’re nearly at the top!
Impressive! You aced this grammar quiz with the finesse of a seasoned editor. You not only know your way around commas and clauses, but you also understand the subtleties that trip up most folks. Whether it’s verb tenses, modifiers, or that pesky subjunctive mood, you’ve got it covered. Keep that red pen sharp—you could probably teach this stuff! Share your result and feel free to look smug; you've earned it.
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