English Grammar Exercises and Solutions

Posted on Aug 21, 2024 in English

Passive Voice

Rewrite the following sentence in passive voice. John gave me a bunch of flowers on my birthday.

I was given a bunch of flowers on my birthday by John.

Choose the sentences written incorrectly in the passive voice.

1. I was eaten an ice cream.
2. The song was sung by a singer.
3. I was deceived by the TV program.
4. The concert was finished at 12 p.m.
5. He was written a novel.
6. The tennis match was aired on TV
7. He was treated kindly.
8. I have been managed a company since 2004.

Incorrect Sentences:

1. I ate an ice cream.
2. He wrote a novel.
3. I have managed a company since 2004.

Comparative & Superlative Adjectives

Write the appropriate comparative or superlative form of the word ‘cold’ in each blank.

Yesterday was a cold day. Today is colder than yesterday. Tomorrow will be the coldest day yet.

Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

1. Mary is shorter than Jane.
2. The moon is more closer to the earth than the sun.
3. I have the best score on the exam.

Incorrect Sentence: The moon is more closer to the earth than the sun. (Should be: The moon is closer to the earth than the sun.)

Verb Forms

Fill in the blanks:

1. My friend has a pretty purse, but I have a prettier one.
2. The best weather is yet to come!
3. Today’s sunshine is more beautiful than yesterday’s.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given:

1. He has exercised (exercise) hard since last year.
2. I have studied (study) math as my major since high school.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate verb forms:

1. I sang a song at the concert yesterday.
2. He will write a letter to his girlfriend tomorrow.
3. I will go to the library to borrow some books this weekend.

Fill in the blanks:

1. I decided to leave (leave) the job.
2. She pretended to know (know) me.
3. He desires to be (be) a professor.
4. The company considered selling (sell) its main building.
5. I expect to win (win) at this game.
6. Do you enjoy taking (take) care of your pet?
7. She hopes to go (go) on a vacation.
8. Did you fail to pass (pass) the exam?
9. They want me to take (take) this position.
10. It is great to hear (hear) that they agreed to share (share) the land.

Fill in the blanks:

1. I enjoy drawing (draw) as a hobby.
2. She likes buying (buy) clothes.
3. Children are fond of playing (play) with water.
4. Dancing (dance) is my favorite thing to do.
5. I am upset at his breaking (break) the rule.

Choose the incorrect sentence from the following:

She have been eating a lot recently. (Correct form: She has been eating a lot recently.)

Using the following sentence, create three more sentences using the present, past, and future progressive tenses.

I sing a song on the big stage.

1. I am singing a song on the big stage. (Present Progressive)
2. I was singing a song on the big stage. (Past Progressive)
3. I will be singing a song on the big stage. (Future Progressive)

Write the correct form of the verb given:

1. I insist that Jennifer finish (finish) her meal.
2. She suggests that the office be (be) closed today.
3. If I were (be) you, I would win the game.
4. I wish I could (can) fly.

Choose the correct sentence from the following:

Correct Sentence: If Jack were 17 years old, he would apply for the university.

Incorrect Sentences:

1. I wish I would be able to buy this car. (Should be: I wish I were able to buy this car.)
2. It was recommended that the company closed its foreign offices. (Should be: It was recommended that the company close its foreign offices.)
3. Our manager insists that the group be reorganized. (This sentence is grammatically correct, but it was not selected as the correct answer in the original prompt.)

Non-Count Nouns

Choose all of the non-count nouns in the following list: wine, water, wind, milk, furniture, cup, rice, wood

Non-Count Nouns: wine, water, wind, milk, furniture, rice, wood

Auxiliary Verbs

Fill in the blanks using an appropriate auxiliary verb:

1. I should leave now. It is too late.
2. You should have seen him. His dance was amazing.
3. Shall we have lunch together?
4. I would like a cup of tea, please.
5. Should we read the email?

Choose the right word for each blank:

1. She (must) have practiced a lot. Her performance was amazing.
2. I can’t find my watch anywhere. I (might) have lost it.
3. Professor, (may) I ask a question?
4. (Could) you please lower your voice?
5. You (must) be kidding! How is that possible?
6. I (can) speak both English and Chinese fluently.

Prepositions

Choose the correct preposition in each sentence:

1. I want to lose 5 kilograms in one month.
2. Could you get me these pants in a larger size?
3. She seems to be interested in Psychology.
4. I will come to pick you up at 2 pm tomorrow.
5. This class will be held on Mondays.

Choose the correct preposition in each sentence:

1. If she left at 4 p.m., she should be here by now.
2. Go over there and catch my ball.
3. With your determination, you will be able to achieve your dream.
4. I just found it! It was by the radio on my desk.
5. I knocked him over accidentally.
6. She was with me when the accident occurred.

Choose the correct preposition in each sentence:

1. I slept for only two hours last night.
2. It was my first trip to Hawaii.
3. Turn off the TV and go straight to bed.
4. This book was written for the people who want to learn how to play the guitar.
5. I was late for school.
6. Spencer is one of my best friends.