Section 1: Sentence Structure

1. Identify the subject in the following sentence: "The cat slept on the windowsill."
2. Rewrite the following sentence to correct any fragments: "Although I was tired."
3. Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?
 a) She loves reading.
 b) He went to the store, and she stayed home.
 c) Because it was raining.
4. Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: "When I finish my homework, I will go for
a walk."
5. Combine the following sentences into a complex sentence: "She studied hard. She wanted
to pass the exam."
Section 2: Punctuation
6. Choose the correct punctuation for this sentence: "I have lived in Paris London and New
York."
7. Correctly punctuate this sentence: "Its a beautiful day outside"
8. Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
 a) I need eggs milk and bread.
 b) The tall, dark stranger walked in.
 c) She said she would come but she didn’t.
9. Identify the error in punctuation in this sentence: "He said, I will be late."
10. Add appropriate punctuation to this list: "apples oranges bananas grapes"
Section 3: Verb Tense and Agreement
11. Choose the correct verb form: "She (go/goes) to the gym every morning."
12. Identify the error in subject-verb agreement: "The team are winning their games."
13. Fill in the blank with the correct tense: "By next year, I (complete) my degree."
14. Which of the following sentences is in the past perfect tense?
 a) She has finished her project.
 b) They had left before we arrived.
 c) He is studying now.
15. Correct this sentence: "Everyone have their own opinion."
Section 4: Pronouns
16. Choose the correct pronoun: "Neither of the boys forgot (his/their) lunch."
17. Identify whether the pronoun is used correctly: "Each student must submit their
assignment."
18. Fill in the blank with an appropriate pronoun: "The teacher gave (he/him) a book."
19. Which of these sentences contains an incorrect pronoun reference?
 a) Everyone should bring their own lunch.
 b) Sarah and I went to see her.
 c) The committee made their decision yesterday.
20. Rewrite this sentence using an appropriate pronoun: "The manager of the store spoke to
John and Mary."
Section 5: Adjectives and Adverbs
21. Identify whether the adjective or adverb is used correctly in this sentence: "She sings
beautiful."
22. Choose the correct form of the adjective: "This exam is (easy/easier) than last week's."
23. Fill in the blank with an adverb: "He ran (quick/quickly) to catch the bus."
 24. Which of these sentences uses an adjective correctly?
 a) She is very smartly dressed.
 b) The cake smells deliciously.
 c) He is a talented musician.
25. Correct this sentence by using an appropriate adverb: "She spoke soft."
Section 6: Miscellaneous Grammar Concepts
26. Identify whether this sentence is active or passive voice: "The book was read by Maria."
27. Choose the correct form of the word to complete this sentence: "He has a (great/greatly)
interest in science."
28. What type of clause is used in this sentence? "If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the
picnic."
29. Rewrite this sentence to eliminate redundancy: "The reason why he left is because he was
tired."
30. Choose the correct word to complete this phrase: "The results were (fewer/less) than
expected."
Section 7: Common Errors
31. Identify any errors in this sentence: "He don't like going to movies."
32. Correct this double negative: "I don’t need no help."
33. Which of these sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
 a) She almost drove her kids to school every day.
 b) The man with a hat walked his dog quickly.
 c) The dog barked loudly at the stranger on the street.
34. Rewrite this sentence to fix any dangling participles: "Walking down the street, the
flowers were beautiful."
35. Identify if there’s any incorrect word usage in this sentence: "I could care less about that
topic."
Section 8: Style and Clarity
36. Choose the best revision for clarity: "Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are
unable to meet our obligations."
37. Rewrite this overly complex sentence for clarity: "In light of recent developments that
have transpired within our organization, we have decided to implement new policies
moving forward."
38. What is wrong with this phrase? “In order to”
39. Identify any clichés in this statement and suggest alternatives: “At the end of the day, it’s
all about teamwork.”
40. Rewrite this passive construction into active voice: “Mistakes were made by our team.”
Section 1: Sentence Structure
1. Identify the subject in the following sentence: "The cat slept on the windowsill."
 a) The cat
 b) Slept
 c) On the windowsill
 d) None of the above
2. Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
 a) She studied hard.
 b) Because I was tired.
 c) He went to the store.
 d) They are playing soccer.
3. Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?
 a) She loves reading.
 b) He went to the store, and she stayed home.
 c) Because it was raining.
 d) When I finish my homework.
4. Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: "When I finish my homework, I will go for
a walk."
 a) When I finish my homework
 b) I will go for a walk
 c) Homework
 d) Finish
5. Combine the following sentences into a complex sentence: "She studied hard. She wanted
to pass the exam."
 a) She studied hard and wanted to pass the exam.
 b) Because she studied hard, she wanted to pass the exam.
 c) She wanted to pass the exam; she studied hard.
 d) She studied hard but didn’t pass the exam.
Section 2: Punctuation
6. Choose the correct punctuation for this sentence: "I have lived in Paris London and New
York."
 a) I have lived in Paris, London, and New York.
 b) I have lived in Paris London, and New York.
 c) I have lived in Paris; London and New York.
 d) I have lived in Paris London and New York.
7. Correctly punctuate this sentence: "Its a beautiful day outside"
 a) It's a beautiful day outside.
 b) Its' a beautiful day outside.
 c) Its a beautiful day outside!
 d) It’s a beautiful day outside?
8. Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
 a) I need eggs milk and bread.
 b) The tall dark stranger walked in.
 c) She said she would come but she didn’t.
 d) We bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
9. Identify the error in punctuation in this sentence: "He said, I will be late."
  a) No error
 b) Missing comma
 c) Missing quotation marks
 d) Incorrect verb tense
10. Add appropriate punctuation to this list: "apples oranges bananas grapes"
 a) apples, oranges; bananas; grapes
 b) apples oranges bananas grapes
 c) apples, oranges, bananas, grapes
 d) apples: oranges; bananas grapes
Section 3: Verb Tense and Agreement
11. Choose the correct verb form: "She (go/goes) to the gym every morning."
 a) Go
 b) Goes
 c) Gone
 d) Going
12. Identify the error in subject-verb agreement: "The team are winning their games."
 a) No error
 b) Team should be plural
 c) Are should be is
 d) Winning should be win
13. Fill in the blank with the correct tense: "By next year, I (complete) my degree."
 a) Complete
 b) Completed
 c) Will complete
 d) Completes
14. Which of the following sentences is in the past perfect tense?
 a) She has finished her project.
 b) They had left before we arrived.
 c) He is studying now.
 d) We will go tomorrow.
15. Correct this sentence: "Everyone have their own opinion."
 a) Everyone has their own opinion.
 b) Everyone have his or her own opinion.
 c) Everyone have their own opinions.
 d) Everyone has their own opinions.
Section 4: Pronouns
16. Choose the correct pronoun: "Neither of the boys forgot (his/their) lunch."
 a) His
 b) Their
 c) Its
 d) Her
17. Identify whether the pronoun is used correctly: "Each student must submit their
assignment."
 a) Correct
 b) Incorrect
18. Fill in the blank with an appropriate pronoun: "The teacher gave (he/him) a book."
  a) He
 b) Him
 c) His
 d) They
19. Which of these sentences contains an incorrect pronoun reference?
 a) Everyone should bring their own lunch.
 b) Sarah and I went to see her.
 c) The committee made their decision yesterday.
 d) Neither John nor his friends brought their book.
20. Rewrite this sentence using an appropriate pronoun: "The manager of the store spoke to
John and Mary."
 a) The manager spoke to them.
 b) The manager spoke to he and she.
 c) The manager spoke to him and her.
 d) The manager spoke to they.
Section 5: Adjectives and Adverbs
21. Identify whether the adjective or adverb is used correctly in this sentence: "She sings
beautiful."
 a) Correctly used
 b) Incorrectly used
22. Choose the correct form of the adjective: "This exam is (easy/easier/most easy)."
 a) Easy
 b) Easier
 c) Most easy
 d). Easies
23. Fill in the blank with an adverb: "He ran (quick/quickly)."
– a). Quick
– b). Quickly
– c). Quicker
– d). Quickest
24. Which of these sentences uses an adjective correctly?
– a). She is very smartly dressed.
– b). The cake smells deliciously.
– c). He is an intelligent musician.
– d). She sings beautifully.
25. Correct this sentence by using an appropriate adverb: "She spoke soft."
– a). Softly
– b). Soft
– c). Softer
– d). Softest
Section 6: Miscellaneous Grammar Concepts
26. Identify whether this sentence is active or passive voice: "The book was read by Maria."
– a). Active
– b). Passive
27. Choose the correct form of the word to complete this sentence: "He has a
(great/greatly/greater/greatness)." interest in science."
 – a). Great
– b). Greatly
– c). Greater
– d). Greatness
28. What type of clause is used in this sentence? "If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the
picnic."
– a). Independent clause
– b). Dependent clause
– c). Relative clause
– d). Adverbial clause
29. Rewrite this sentence to eliminate redundancy: "The reason why he left is because he was
tired."
–a.) He left because he was tired.
–b.) He left for reason he was tired.
–c.) He left due to his tiredness.
–d.) He left because he was sleepy.
30. Choose the correct word to complete this phrase: "The results were (fewer/less/more/least
than expected."
–a.) Fewer
–b.) Less
–c.) More
–d.) Least
Section 7: Common Errors
31. Identify any errors in this sentence: "He don't like going to movies."
–a.) No error
–b.) Don't should be doesn't
–c.) Movies should be movie
–d.) Like should be liked
32. Correct this double negative: "I don’t need no help."
–a.) I don’t need any help.
–b.) I need no help at all.
–c.) I need help not none at all.
–d.) No help is needed by me.
33. Which of these sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
–a.) She almost drove her kids to school every day.
–b.) The man with a hat walked his dog quickly.
–c.) The dog barked loudly at the stranger on the street.
–d.) Walking down the street, she saw many flowers.
34. Rewrite this sentence to fix any dangling participles: "Walking down the street, the
flowers were beautiful."
–a.) Walking down the street, she admired beautiful flowers.
–b.) The flowers were beautiful while walking down the street.
–c.) Walking down, she saw beautiful flowers on her way down street.
–d.) Beautiful flowers were seen walking down street.
35. Identify if there’s any incorrect word usage in this sentence: "I could care less about that
topic."
 –a.) No error
–b.) Should be couldn’t care less
–c.) Should be can care less
–d.) Should be could care more
Section 8: Style and Clarity
36. Choose the best revision for clarity: "Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are
unable to meet our obligations."
–a.) We cannot meet our obligations due to circumstances beyond our control.
–b.) Due to circumstances beyond our control we cannot meet our obligations!
--c.). We are unable to meet our obligations due to circumstances beyond our control!
--d.). We cannot meet our obligations because of circumstances beyond our control!
37. Rewrite this overly complex sentence for clarity: “In light of recent developments that
have transpired within our organization, we have decided to implement new policies
moving forward.”
--a.). We decided to implement new policies because of recent developments within our
organization!
--b.). Due to recent developments within our organization we decided on new policies!
--c.). Recent developments made us decide on new policies!
--d.). Our organization has decided on new policies because of recent developments!
38. What is wrong with this phrase? “In order to”
--a.). Too wordy
--b.). Incorrect usage
--c.). Should be 'to' instead
--d.). All of these
39. Identify any clichés in this statement and suggest alternatives: “At the end of the day, it’s
all about teamwork.”
--a.). It’s all about teamwork at last!
--b.). Ultimately it’s about teamwork!
--c.). In conclusion teamwork matters most!
--d.). All alternatives are correct!
40. Rewrite this passive construction into active voice: “Mistakes were made by our team.”
--a.). Our team made mistakes!
--b.). Mistakes were done by our team!
--c.). Our team did mistakes!
--d.). Mistakes occurred by our team!

ANSWER KEY
Section 1: Sentence Structure
1. a) The cat
2. b) Because I was tired.
3. b) He went to the store, and she stayed home.
4. a) When I finish my homework
5. b) Because she studied hard, she wanted to pass the exam.
Section 2: Punctuation
6. a) I have lived in Paris, London, and New York.
7. a) It's a beautiful day outside.
 8. d) We bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
9. c) Missing quotation marks
10. c) apples, oranges, bananas, grapes
Section 3: Verb Tense and Agreement
11. b) Goes
12. c) Are should be is
13. c) Will complete
14. b) They had left before we arrived.
15. a) Everyone has their own opinion.
Section 4: Pronouns
16. a) His
17. a) Correct
18. b) Him
19. d) Neither John nor his friends brought their book.
20. a) The manager spoke to them.
Section 5: Adjectives and Adverbs
21. b) Incorrectly used
22. a) Easy
23. b) Quickly
24. c) He is an intelligent musician.
25. a) Softly
Section 6: Miscellaneous Grammar Concepts
26. b) Passive
27. a) Great
28. b) Dependent clause
29. a) He left because he was tired.
30. a) Fewer
Section 7: Common Errors
31. b) Don't should be doesn't
32. a) I don’t need any help.
33. a) She almost drove her kids to school every day.
34. a) Walking down the street, she admired beautiful flowers.
35. b) Should be couldn’t care less
Section 8: Style and Clarity
36. d) We cannot meet our obligations because of circumstances beyond our control!
37. c) Recent developments made us decide on new policies!
38. a) Too wordy
39. d) All alternatives are correct!
40. a) Our team made mistakes!
Grammar Error Identification Questionnaire
Instructions: Each consecutive underlined section corresponds with an answer choice.
Select the choice that has an error, or select choice E for no error.
Example Question Format
1. The cat (A) slept (B) on the (C) windowsill (D).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
Questions
1. The committee (A) are making (B) their decision (C) next week (D).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
2. Each of the students (A) have submitted (B) their assignments (C) on time (D).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
3. Neither of the answers (A) is correct (B), and neither of them (C) were accepted (D).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
4. She runs more faster (A) than her brother does (B), but he is stronger (C) than her
(D).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
5. The teacher, along with her students, (A) were excited about the trip (B), which is
scheduled for next month (C).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
6. Everyone should bring their own lunch, including John and I (A), who are always
late to class (B).
 a) A
  b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
7. The book, which was published in 2020, are very popular among students (A), and it
has received many awards (B).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
8. If I was you, I would take that opportunity seriously (A), as it may not come again
soon enough (B).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
9. The team of researchers have published their findings in several journals, which is
impressive for them (A), but they still need more data to support their claims (B).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
10. The cat, who is very playful, loves to chase it’s tail around the house(A), especially
when guests are over(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
11. She said that she will finish her project by tomorrow(A), but she hasn’t started
yet(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
12. He don’t like going to the movies(A), but he enjoys watching them at home(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
13. The cake was baked by my sister(A), and it turned out delicious(B), but she forgot to
add frosting(C).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
14. Neither the manager nor the employees were aware of the changes(A), and they
were surprised when they were announced(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
15. The children played in the park until it started raining(A), and they quickly ran
home(B), but they got wet anyway(C).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
16. She has less friends now than she did last year(A), but she feels happier(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
17. If he would have studied harder(A), he might have passed the exam(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
18. The results of the experiment was surprising(A), and they led to new questions(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
19. I could care less about what others think about me(A), as long as I am happy(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
20. The professor explained the topic(A), but many students still didn’t understand
it(B), even after reviewing it(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
Advanced Grammar Error Identification Questionnaire
Instructions: Each consecutive underlined section corresponds with an answer choice. Select the
choice that has an error, or select choice E for no error.
Questions
1. The committee (A) have decided (B) to postpone their meeting (C) until next month (D).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
2. Neither the teacher nor the students (A) was aware of the changes (B), which were
implemented last week (C).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
3. Each of the participants (A) have submitted their report (B), which is due by Friday (C).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
4. The data collected from the experiments (A) were analyzed carefully, and it shows (B)
promising results (C).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
5. Despite of the rain, the event was well attended (A), and many people enjoyed
themselves (B).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
6. The book, which was written by a famous author, are being translated into several
languages (A), and it is expected to be published next year (B).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
7. If I were you, I would take that opportunity seriously(A), as it may not come again soon
enough(B).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
8. The professor, who is known for his rigorous grading, often gives students feedback that
are both constructive and critical(A), which helps them improve(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
9. The results of the survey indicates(A) that most people prefer online shopping(B), which
is not surprising(C).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
10. The team of researchers have published their findings in several journals(A), which is
impressive for them(B), but they still need more data to support their claims(C).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
11. Neither of the options presented by the manager were satisfactory(A), leading to further
discussions(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
12. She has less time to complete her assignments than she did last semester(A), which has
caused her much stress(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
13. The committee members expressed their concerns(A), but it was unclear if they would
take any actions(B).
– a). A
– b). B
 – c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
14. The new policy, which was implemented last month, have already shown positive
effects(A), and employees are adapting well(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
15. He could care less about what others think about him(A), as long as he is happy(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
16. The group of students are planning to present their project(A), but they need more time to
finalize it(B).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
17. If he had studied harder(A), he would have passed the exam(B), which he failed last
semester(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
18. The information provided in the report were inaccurate(A), leading to confusion among
the team members(B).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
19. Many people believe that exercise is important for health(A), however(B), some do not
agree(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
20. The children played in the park until it started raining(A); they quickly ran home(B), but
they got wet anyway(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
Advanced Grammar Error Identification Questionnaire
Instructions: Each consecutive underlined section corresponds with an answer choice. Select the
choice that has an error, or select choice E for no error.
Questions
1. The committee (A) have decided (B) to postpone their meeting (C) until next month (D).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
2. Neither the teacher nor the students (A) was aware of the changes (B), which were
implemented last week (C).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
3. Each of the participants (A) have submitted their report (B), which is due by Friday (C).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
4. The data collected from the experiments (A) were analyzed carefully, and it shows (B)
promising results (C).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
5. Despite of the rain, the event was well attended (A), and many people enjoyed
themselves (B).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
6. The book, which was written by a famous author, are being translated into several
languages (A), and it is expected to be published next year (B).
 a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
7. If I were you, I would take that opportunity seriously(A), as it may not come again soon
enough(B).
  a) A
 b) B
 c) C
 d) D
 e) E (No error)
8. The professor, who is known for his rigorous grading, often gives students feedback that
are both constructive and critical(A), which helps them improve(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
9. The results of the survey indicates(A) that most people prefer online shopping(B), which
is not surprising(C).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
10. The team of researchers have published their findings in several journals(A), which is
impressive for them(B), but they still need more data to support their claims(C).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
11. Neither of the options presented by the manager were satisfactory(A), leading to further
discussions(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
12. She has less time to complete her assignments than she did last semester(A), which has
caused her much stress(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
13. The committee members expressed their concerns(A), but it was unclear if they would
take any actions(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
 – d). D
– e). E(No error)
14. The new policy, which was implemented last month, have already shown positive
effects(A), and employees are adapting well(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
– d). D
– e). E(No error)
15. He could care less about what others think about him(A), as long as he is happy(B).
– a). A
– b). B
– c). C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
16. The group of students are planning to present their project(A), but they need more time to
finalize it(B).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
17. If he had studied harder(A), he would have passed the exam(B), which he failed last
semester(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
18. The information provided in the report were inaccurate(A), leading to confusion among
the team members(B).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
19. Many people believe that exercise is important for health(A); however(B), some do not
agree(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
20. The children played in the park until it started raining(A); they quickly ran home(B), but
they got wet anyway(C).
—a.) A
 —b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
21. Each student must submit their assignment on time(A); otherwise(B), they will lose
points(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
22. The news about the merger were announced yesterday(A); many employees expressed
concerns(B).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
23. Although she studied hard(A), she didn’t pass the exam(B); this was surprising for
her(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
24. The results of the experiment indicates(A) that further research is necessary(B); this
conclusion is widely accepted(C).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.) C
—d.) D
—e.) E(No error)
25. Neither of the candidates were qualified for the position(A); this led to further
interviews(B).
—a.) A
—b.) B
—c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
26. If I was in your position(A), I would take that opportunity seriously(B); it may not come
again soon(C).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
27. The team has worked hard on their project(A); however, they still need more time to
finalize it(B).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
28. Each of the books on the shelf are fascinating(A); I can’t wait to read them all(B).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
29. The number of participants have increased significantly this year(A); this is encouraging
for future events(B).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
30. She doesn’t like neither option presented at the meeting(A); she prefers something
different(B).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
31. The information in these reports are crucial for understanding our progress(A); please
review them carefully(B).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
32. Despite of his busy schedule(A), he always makes time for his family(B); this shows his
dedication(C).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
33. Everyone should bring their own lunch; however, some forgot theirs(A); this caused
issues during lunch hour(B).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
 --d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
34. If she had known about the meeting earlier(A), she would have attended it(B); this was
unfortunate(C).
--a.). A
--b.). B
--c.). C
--d.). D
--e.). E(No error)
35. Many students find it difficult to balance their studies and social life; however, they
manage to succeed at both(A)(B).
---a---A
---b---B
---c---C
---d---D
---e---E(no errors)
36. Each player needs to bring their own equipment; otherwise, they will not be able to
participate in practice.
---a---A
---b---B
---c---C
---d---D
---e---E(no errors)
37.The team were excited about their victory; they celebrated long into the night.
---a---A
---b---B
---c---C
---d---D
---e---E(no errors)38.The data shows that most people prefer online shopping; however, some
still prefer traditional stores.
---a---A
---b---B
---c---C
---d---D
---e---E(no errors)39.The children plays outside until dark; then they come inside for dinner.
---a---A
---b---B
---c---C
---d---D
---e---E(no errors)40.The teacher gave us an assignment that requires us to write an essay;
therefore we must manage our time wisely.
---a---A
---b---B
---c---C
---d---D
---e---E(no errors) This 40-item test challenges students with more complex grammatical
structures and subtle errors, enhancing their critical thinking and analytical skills in grammar!
Here’s the answer key for the 40-item advanced grammar error identification questionnaire:
Answer Key
Questions
1. b) B (have → has)
2. b) B (was → were)
3. b) B (have → has)
4. b) B (it shows → they show)
5. a) A (Despite of → Despite)
6. a) A (are being → is being)
7. e) E (No error)
8. b) B (that are → that is)
9. a) A (indicates → indicate)
10. a) A (have → has)
11. a) A (were → was)
12. a) A (less → fewer)
13. b) B (actions → action)
14. a) A (have → has)
15. a) A (could care less → couldn’t care less)
16. a) A (are → is)
17. e) E (No error)
18. a) A (were → was)
19. b) B (however → ; however,)
20. e) E (No error)
21. e) E (No error)
22. a) A (were → was)
23. e) E (No error)
24. a) A (indicates → indicate)
25. a) A (were → was)
26. a) A (was → were)
27. e) E (No error)
28. a) A (are → is)
29. a) A (have → has)
30. a) A (neither → either; or use “none” instead of “neither”)
31. a) A (are → is)
32. a) A (Despite of → Despite)
33. e) E (No error)
34. e) E (No error)
35. e) E (No error)
36. e) E (No error)
37. a) A (were → was; team is collective noun treated as singular in American English.)
38. e) E (No error)
39. a) A (plays → play; children is plural.)
40. e) E (No error)