Verbs and Adverbs Quiz

Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

1. Neither the dog nor the cats was sleeping on the sofa.
2. Neither the dog nor the cats were sleeping on the sofa.
3. Neither the dog nor the cat are sleeping on the sofa.
4. Neither the dog nor the cats is sleeping on the sofa.

Answer: (b) Neither the dog nor the cats were sleeping on the sofa.

Which sentence contains a transitive verb?

1. The children laughed heartily during the performance.
2. The moon rises slowly over the horizon.
3. She baked a delicious chocolate cake yesterday.
4. The baby has been sleeping soundly all afternoon.

Answer: (c) She baked a delicious chocolate cake yesterday.

Select the sentence where the modal verb is used incorrectly.

1. You needn't worry about the arrangements.
2. He might not have understood the instructions.
3. She must to arrive by 8 o'clock tomorrow.
4. They could have told us earlier about the change of plans.

Answer: (c) She must to arrive by 8 o'clock tomorrow.

Which sentence uses the comparative form of adverb incorrectly?

1. She sings more beautifully than her sister.
2. He arrived more earlier than expected.
3. The team performed better in the second half.
4. Could you speak more clearly, please?

Answer: (b) He arrived more earlier than expected.

Select the sentence where a stative verb is incorrectly used in continuous form.

1. I am thinking about changing my job.
2. She is loving the new exhibition at the museum.
3. They are considering our proposal carefully.
4. He is believing everything she tells him.

Answer: (d) He is believing everything she tells him.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood.

1. I suggest that he goes home immediately.
2. It is essential that every student complete the assignment.
3. The manager insisted that the report is finished by Friday.
4. The doctor recommended that she takes the medicine twice daily.

Answer: (b) It is essential that every student complete the assignment.

Choose the sentence where a phrasal verb is misused in context.

1. He ran into an old friend at the station.
2. She broked down when she heard the news.
3. They called off the trip due to rain.
4. I look forward to meet you tomorrow.

Answer: (d) I look forward to meet you tomorrow.

Identify the right options to complete the sentence. After the scandal, the CEO decided to ________ from the controversy by ________ his resignation.

1. step away, handing in
2. back down, putting forward
3. stand aside, taking up
4. move on, holding back

Answer: (a) step away, handing in

Choose the combination that creates the most precise meaning to complete the sentence. ________ the technical difficulties, the presentation proceeded ________.

1. Despite that, smoothly
2. Although, regardless
3. Whilst, impressively
4. Notwithstanding, seamlessly

Answer: (d) Notwithstanding, seamlessly

Identify the most appropriate verb and adverb combination to complete the sentence. The suspect ________ during the interrogation, ________ refusing to provide an alibi.

1. contradicted himself, stubbornly
2. acquitted himself, vehemently
3. perjured himself, adamantly
4. composed himself, steadfastly

Answer: (a) contradicted himself, stubbornly