Grammar Quiz

Directions: Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. Select the most effect, clear answer. Press 'submit' at the bottom of the page to see how you did and/or to get hints.


Question 1

In order to increase voter turnout, we contemplated extending voting hours after school, two new locations were added, and a drawing for a free ipod.

A) two new locations were added, and a drawing for a free ipod.
B) and two new locations with drawings for a free ipod.
C) opening two new locations, and we decided on holding a drawing for a free ipod.
D) opening two new locations, and a drawing for a free ipod.
E) opening two new locations, and holding a drawing for a free ipod.

Question 2

They depart to England tomorrow.

A) depart to England
B) depart by England
C) depart for England
D) depart upon England
E) depart towards England

Question 3

Those tickets are for Peter and I.

A) and I.
B) and for me.
C) as well as myself.
D) and me.
E) and also I.

Question 4

Flava Flav found his clock walking to the bathroom.

A) Flava Flav found his clock walking to the bathroom.
B) Flava Flav walked to the bathroom and he found his clock.
C) Walking to the bathroom, Flava Flav found his clock.
D) Although he walked to the bathroom, Flava Flav found his clock.
E) Flava Flav's clock was found walking to the bathroom.

Question 5

Everyone has control over his or her destiny.

A) over his or her destiny
B) of their destiny
C) over the destiny that's theirs
D) of the destiny which is his or hers
E) over their destinies.

Question 6

After singing the song, Gloria was sure the rhythm was going to get her.

A) Gloria was sure the rhythm was gong to get her.
B) Gloria's thoughts were that the rhythm is going to get her.
C) the certainty of rhythm getting her was prevalent.
D) Gloria being scared about the rhythm getting her.
E) Gloria knew the rhythm is gonna get you, tonight.

Question 7

Before you criticize Brittany, you should walk a mile in her shoes that way you are a mile away and you have her shoes.

A) shoes that way you are a mile away and you have her shoes.
B) shoes because then a mile away you will be and her shoes you will have.
C) shoes. Then you will be a mile away and you will have her shoes.
D) shoes and then you will be a mile away and you have her shoes.
E) shoes; for then your a mile away and you have her shoes.

Question 8

Duct tape together with the Force have a light side, a dark side and they hold the universe together.

A) have a light side, a dark side and they hold the universe together.
B) has a light side, a dark side and it holds the universe together.
C) has a light side and a dark side and they hold the universe together.
D) have a light side and a dark side and it holds the universe together.
E) has a light and dark side and put the universe together.

Question 9

Gwen wondered if she was rich girl, if she'd have all of the money in the world?

A) was rich girl, if she'd have all of the money in the world?
B) were a rich girl, she'd have all the money in the world?
C) were a rich girl, if she'd have all of the money in the world?
D) was a rich girl, then she'd had all of the money in the world?
E) was a rich girl, then she'd have all of the money in the world?

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