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To solidify your knowledge of English grammar, it’s important to familiarize yourself with its rules. We have prepared a detailed worksheet that delves into the grammar rules of the English language, offering a selection of exercises designed to enhance your understanding and application of these foundational guidelines.
Make sure to review the following articles to deepen your understanding of grammar rules:
Grammar Rule Worksheet
Grammar Rule Exercises
Grammar Rule Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct question tags
- You’re coming to the party, ___________?
- She isn’t at home right now, ___________?
- They have finished their homework, ___________?
- We won’t have to wait long, ___________?
- You’ve never been to Europe, ___________?
- It’s a beautiful day outside, ___________?
- He can speak three languages, ___________?
- You shouldn’t do that, ___________?
- They were here a minute ago, ___________?
- I’m too late, ___________?
- They won’t be late, ___________?
- You’ve seen this movie before, ___________?
- We should turn off the lights before we leave, ___________?
- He can play the guitar, ___________?
- You don’t need any help, ___________?
- She could hear the music from outside, ___________?
- It’s a beautiful day today, ___________?
- You used to live in New York, ___________?
- They’ve already started the meeting, ___________?
- You wouldn’t tell a lie, ___________?
Answers
- aren’t you?
- is she?
- haven’t they?
- will we?
- have you?
- isn’t it?
- can’t he?
- should you?
- weren’t they?
- am I not? or aren’t I?
- will they?
- haven’t you?
- shouldn’t we?
- can’t he?
- do you?
- couldn’t she?
- isn’t it?
- didn’t you?
- haven’t they?
- would you?
Grammar Rule Exercise 2: Choose the correct quantifier
- I don’t have ________ (enough/too much) time to finish the project.
- There’s still ________ (a little/a few) coffee left in the pot.
- ________ (All/Every) the students are required to attend the meeting.
- He has read ________ (all of/every) the books in the library.
- We have ________ (plenty of/much) time before the movie starts.
- Can you lend me ________ (a little/a few) dollars until tomorrow?
- We need to take ________ (much/many) breaks to stay fresh during the study session.
- There isn’t ________ (much/many) traffic on the roads early in the morning.
- ________ (Few/A little) knowledge can be a dangerous thing.
- During the summer, we get ________ (plenty of/a lot of) sunshine in this region.
- There are _________ (many/much) books on the shelf.
- I don’t have _________ (some/any) milk in the fridge.
- She has _________ (fewer/less) opportunities than her brother.
- There is too _________ (much/many) noise in this room.
- Can you give me _________ (a few/a little) reasons why you were late?
- He ate _________ (an/a) apple for his snack.
- There were _________ (hundreds/hundred) of people at the concert.
- I need to buy _________ (some/any) new clothes for the trip.
- _________ (Each/Every) student in the class must complete the assignment.
- She brought _________ (much/many) food to the picnic, but only a few people showed up.
Answers
1. Enough | 2. a little | 3. All |
4. all of | 5. plenty of | 6. a few |
7. many | 8. much | 9. A little |
10. plenty of | 11. many | 12. any |
13. fewer | 14. much | 15. a few |
16. an | 17. hundreds | 18. some |
19. Each | 20. much |
Grammar Rule Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences using contractions
- She is going to the market.
- They will not be able to come to the party.
- I am feeling exhausted today.
- You are the best friend I have ever had.
- He does not know the answer to the question.
- We are going to watch a movie tonight.
- She will not find out until tomorrow.
- They are the ones who have the tickets.
- I would like to join you if that is alright.
- He does not have any more questions.
- We are looking forward to the weekend.
- She will not be able to attend the meeting.
- It is a beautiful day outside.
- They have been working on the project since last month.
- I have got to leave early today.
Answers
- She’s going to the market.
- They won’t be able to come to the party.
- I’m feeling exhausted today.
- You’re the best friend I’ve ever had.
- He doesn’t know the answer to the question.
- We’re going to watch a movie tonight.
- She won’t find out until tomorrow.
- They’re the ones who have the tickets.
- I’d like to join you if that’s alright.
- He doesn’t have any more questions.
- We’re looking forward to the weekend.
- She won’t be able to attend the meeting.
- It’s a beautiful day outside.
- They’ve been working on the project since last month.
- I’ve got to leave early today.
Grammar Rule Exercise 4: Identifying compound subjects
- My brother and sister are going to the concert tonight.
- The cat or the dog is hidden under the bed.
- Apples and oranges are available in the fruit basket.
- Either the teachers or the principal will speak at the assembly.
- The sun and the moon are both visible in the sky.
- The violinist and the pianist are rehearsing for the concert.
- Either the red shirt or the blue sweater will match your jeans.
- The teachers and the students have organized a charity event.
- Neither the rain nor the wind could spoil our picnic.
- My parents and my grandparents are celebrating their anniversaries together.
- The car and the truck are parked in the garage.
- Neither the lawyer nor the accountant has arrived yet.
- My parents and grandparents are celebrating their anniversaries together.
- The pen or the pencil can be used for the drawing.
- The lions and tigers are the main attractions at the zoo.
Answers
1. My brother and sister | 2. The cat or the dog | 3. Apples and oranges |
4. Either the teachers or the principal | 5. The sun and the moon | 6. The violinist and the pianist |
7. Either the red shirt or the blue sweater | 8. The teachers and the students | 9. Neither the rain nor the wind |
10. My parents and my grandparents | 11. The car and the truck | 12. Neither the lawyer nor the accountant |
13. My parents and grandparents | 14. The pen or the pencil | 15. The lions and tigers |
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