WREN & MARTIN's English grammar-Quiz: Error Correction, Voice & Idioms

 

English Grammar Quiz: Error Correction, Voice & Idioms

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

Q1. Error Correction: "Each of the boys have a pen."

a) has

b) are

c) were

d) had

Q2. Voice Change: "The boy is flying a kite."

a) A kite was being flown by the boy.

b) A kite is flown by the boy.

c) A kite is being flown by the boy.

d) A kite has been flown by the boy.

Q3. Idiom: What is the meaning of "Piece of cake"?

a) A difficult task

b) A very easy task

c) A delicious dessert

d) A small portion

Q4. Error Correction: "She is more taller than her sister."

a) more tall

b) taller

c) most taller

d) the tallest

Q5. Voice Change: "People speak English all over the world."

a) English was spoken all over the world.

b) English is spoken all over the world.

c) English has been spoken all over the world.

d) English is being spoken all over the world.

Q6. Idiom: What does "Break the ice" mean?

a) To cause a fight

b) To start a conversation

c) To fail at something

d) To fix something broken

Q7. Error Correction: "The news are true."

a) were

b) is

c) am

d) have been

Q8. Voice Change: "He finished the work."

a) The work is finished by him.

b) The work was finished by him.

c) The work has been finished by him.

d) The work had been finished by him.

Q9. Idiom: What is the meaning of "Under the weather"?

a) Feeling sick

b) Feeling happy

c) Working hard

d) Feeling confused

Q10. Error Correction: "I have finished my homework an hour ago."

a) finished

b) was finished

c) had finished

d) am finishing

Answer Key

Q.NoAnswerNote
1a) has'Each' takes a singular verb.
2c) A kite is being flown...Present continuous passive.
3b) A very easy taskCommon idiom for simplicity.
4b) tallerAvoid double comparative.
5b) English is spoken...Simple present passive.
6b) To start a conversationUsed to make people feel comfortable.
7b) is'News' is uncountable/singular.
8b) The work was finished...Simple past passive.
9a) Feeling sickStandard idiom for feeling unwell.
10a) finishedSpecific past time requires simple past.

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