Mastering English Grammar and Vocabulary Practice Quizzes

Grammar, Vocabulary, and Functional Language Practice

1. Choosing the Correct Past Tense Form

Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences.

1. We drove / were driving to work when the accident happened.
2. There was a new woman at work today who I didn't meet / hadn't met before.
3. I was trying to repair my bike when a man was stopping / stopped to help me.
4. The parcel had arrived / arrived just after I got home.
5. When I tried to use my phone, I realised it hadn't worked / wasn't working.
6. He ate / had eaten already so he was cooking just for the children.

2. Past Simple or Present Perfect

Complete the sentences with the past simple or present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.

1. She has never studied (never / study) Turkish before. This is her first class.
2. I saw (see) Lucas when I was on the bus this morning.
3. He has finished (finish) cleaning the bedroom and now he’s going to start the lounge.
4. They opened (open) their first shop in 2020.
5. I have driven (drive) more than 1,000 kilometres already this week.
6. A: Have you ever been up a mountain? B: Yes, I climbed (climb) Ben Nevis last summer.
7. A: Has she ever ridden (ride) a motorbike before? B: I don’t think so. This is her first time.

3. Selecting the Correct Preposition

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. During / Until the journey, we decided to visit the science museum.
2. Come and sit down. The match starts at / in five minutes.
3. The concert is at the arts centre of / on 17 November.
4. The city centre is usually quite busy at / after night.
5. They hope to arrive between / during four and five o’clock.
6. We’re allowed to finish work early at / on Fridays.
7. Let’s wait in the library between / until it stops raining.

4. Vocabulary: Adjectives of Emotion and Character

Choose the correct option (a, b or c).

1. My brother was ___ of my new tablet because his tablet is really old.
   • a) angry
   • b) jealous
   • c) worried
2. The children look pretty ___. It must be time for bed.
   • a) kind
   • b) silly
   • c) sleepy
3. Please stay ___. There’s nothing to worry about.
   • a) calm
   • b) nervous
   • c) upset
4. He’s ___ of the dark so he sleeps with a light on.
   • a) exhausted
   • b) sleepy
   • c) terrified
5. I think they’re ___. They look so happy together.
   • a) in love
   • b) jealous
   • c) upset
6. Kevin wasn’t very ___. He didn’t say hello to me.
   • a) bossy
   • b) polite
   • c) rude
7. I can’t hear you because the children are too ___.
   • a) easy-going
   • b) helpful
   • c) noisy

5. Vocabulary: Media and Storytelling Terms

Complete the sentences with the words in the box (e.g., TV shows, ending, fairytales, hero, plot, storyteller, characters, performances).

1. There are lots of TV shows about cooking. They're on all the channels.
2. I prefer films that finish with a happy ending.
3. Children love fairytales because of the magic and unusual animals.
4. In most action films, the hero stops something terrible from happening.
5. The plot of the book was hard to follow because too many things were happening.
6. My uncle was a brilliant storyteller. I loved it when he read to me.
7. There are two main characters in the book and they're called Jimmy and Jan.
8. There will be music and dance performances every day at the music festival.

6. Vocabulary: Film Genres

Complete the sentences with types of films.

1. Most horror films are too frightening for me.
2. This biopic tells the story of the most famous guitar player in the world.
3. I’m watching a documentary about oceans. It’s great because I’ve learnt a lot.
4. Modern animation films are usually made with computers so the pictures are amazing.
5. The jokes in some old comedy films are really funny.

7. Functional Language: Apologizing and Responding

Complete the conversations with the words and phrases in the box (e.g., keep, worry, got, mind, Sorry, terrible, problem, really, fault).

1. A: Sorry to keep you waiting. B: Don’t worry. A: I got lost and I had to ask for directions.
2. A: I made a mistake. I’ve given you the wrong address. B: Never mind. Can you tell me the correct one?
3. A: Sorry I’m late. The traffic was terrible. B: No problem. I’ve only just got here.
4. A: Hey Monika, I can’t see my name on the list. B: I’m really sorry. It was my fault.