Subject

English Grammar

English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.

Quizzes in English Grammar

Just as television surpassed radio as the major source of entertainment for the nation, it seems likely that the Internet will eventually ____ television.

Correct answer(s):
    • supplant

It is characteristic of old age to sap a man’s vitality and rob him of his natural__________.

Correct answer(s):
    • ebullience

Although the terms toad and frog refer to two different animals belonging to different geniuses, some students ____ the two.

Correct answer(s):
    • confuse

The ascent of the mountain is __________. but anyone who makes it to the top is rewarded by a spectacular view.

Correct answer(s):
    • unpleasant

She was the most ____ person he had ever met; in fact, her magnanimous nature knew no limits.

Correct answer(s):
    • charitable

The age of Enlightenment, one of the greatest periods of history for intellectual activity, showed a proclivity for sophistry and ____ argumentation.

Correct answer(s):
    • specious

Because of his reputation as a comedic actor suited best for playing outlandish eccentrics, the director was ____ to consider him for the more serious role of the solemn monarch.

Correct answer(s):
    • loath

The critic must have detested the play, for the review was not merely ____, it was ____.

Correct answer(s):
    • critical, scathing

The ozone in the upper layers of Earth’s atmosphere is beneficial, ____ animal and plant life from dangerous ultraviolet radiation.

Correct answer(s):
    • protecting