Sarah B.
Maramag
Grammar Practice Activity
1. Whatever you do. Don't leave me alone talking to Wes. He's so _____.
a. Bored b. Boring
Answer: B This sentence requires an adjective to describe Wes. "Boring" is used to describe
Wes's personality and why the speaker does not want to be left alone with him.
2. If I had taken my medicine this morning, ____ right now.
a. I would have felt sick. b. I wouldn't feel sick
Answer: B because this sentence employs a second conditional ("If I had. I would.").
3. I don't know _______.
a. where I should go b. where should go
Answer: A because this sentence requires a clause to complete the thought. "Where I should
go" is a dependent clause that functions as the object of the verb "know."
4. The movie ____ at 8pm.
a. will start b. starts c. is starting
Answer: A because this sentence uses the present simple tense to describe a scheduled event.
5. I ____ English for several months, and I plan to continue improving my language skills.
a. have studied b. have been studying
Answer: B because this sentence uses the present perfect continuous tense to express an
action that began in the past and is still ongoing.
6. I recommend that everyone watching this video ___ that like button.
a. hit b. hits
Answer: A because this sentence requires the base form of the verb after "recommend."
7. _____ making progress, we could not finish before the deadline.
a. In spite of b. Although
Answer: A because In spite of" introduces a phrase that contrasts with the main clause.
8. Last night we left ___ New York City. It was a long flight, but we're really excited to see the big
apple.
a. to b. from c. for
Answer: B because "From" indicates the starting point of a journey.
9. ___ did you invite to the party?
a. Who b. Whom
Answer: A because "Who" is used as the subject of a clause.
10. I bought a gift for my little girl. I hope she enjoys ___ gift.
a. a b. the c. no article
Answer: B because "The" is used to refer to something specific that has already been
introduced.