Quizzes

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Adjective Endings

Test which adjective endings you know.

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The injury was extremely _____.

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The lecture was surprisingly _____.

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His behaviour was rather _____ for his age.

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The chair was designed to be as _____ as possible.

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She is known for being _____ in her words.

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The streets were _____ with activity.

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The kids were so _____ after eating all that sugar.

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The storm grew more _____ as it approached.

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He is a very _____ person who always cares for others.

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The book described his _____ journey through the wilderness.

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The workshop was for highly _____ attendees.

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She faced the _____ challenge .

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The garden was filled with _____ flowers.

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The study was conducted in a _____ manner.

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They visited several _____ sites on their trip.

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The instructions were very _____.

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His work is known for being highly _____.

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The mountain path was _____ and challenging.

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She remained _____ even in difficult times.

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The heart-warming movie was incredibly _____.

Your score is

The average score is 95%

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Articles

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Using Articles with Nouns

Using articles with nouns

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These things take —— time.

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—– Jane is really tall.

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Could you give me ———- apple?

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That lady is ——– mother of my friend.

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There is ———- tea in the pot.

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He has ——— sister my age.

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You’ll be leaving from —– gate yet to be specified.

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You’ll be leaving from —– gate on the eastern concourse.

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You’ll be leaving from —- Gate 5.

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She has —- flowers in her hair that you gave her.

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She has —– flowers in her hair.

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Put —- flower in your hair.

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I love ———- flowers in your garden.

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I love —– flowers; they add such colour to life.

Your score is

The average score is 89%

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Test your Intermediate English Grammar

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Complete the sentence with the correct adverb:

“He spoke __________, so I couldn’t understand him.”

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Choose the correct form of the adjective or adverb:

“The film was __________ exciting than I had expected.”

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Complete the sentence with the appropriate determiner:

“There are __________ interesting films playing at the cinema.”

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Complete the sentence with the appropriate determiner:

“I bought __________ new laptop yesterday.”

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Complete the sentence with the correct gerund or infinitive for the verb in brackets:

“She never lets me _____ (bake) cakes in her kitchen.”

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Complete the sentence with a gerund or infinitive for the verb in brackets:

“I would like __________ (visit) the museum next weekend.”

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Choose the correct form (gerund or infinitive) to complete the sentence:

“She enjoys __________ (read) novels in her free time.”

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Complete the sentence with the appropriate phrasal verb:

“She __________ her fear and decided to take the job.”

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Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:

“I’m not good __________ maths.”

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Choose the correct reported speech:

“I have been to Paris,” she said.

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Change the direct speech into reported speech:

He said, “I will call you tomorrow.”

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Combine the sentences using a relative pronoun:

“She has a cat. The cat is black.”

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Choose the correct relative pronoun:

“The person __________ helped me was very kind.”

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Choose the correct conditional sentence:

“If you studied hard, you __________ (pass) the exam.”

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Complete the sentence with the correct conditional form:

“If it __________ (rain) tomorrow, we’ll have the picnic indoors.”

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Complete the sentence with the correct modal verb:

“If I had known you were coming, I _______ have baked a cake.”

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Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence:

“You __________ exercise regularly to stay healthy.”

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Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form:

“By the time we arrived, they __________ (leave).”

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Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the sentence:

“Last night, while I __________ (watch) a film, the power suddenly went out.”

Your score is

The average score is 89%

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Commonly Confused Words

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I like to _____ the stars on a clear night.

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My son will _____ a new language at school this year.

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Please _____ me about your trip to Europe.

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I can _____ some money from the bank tomorrow.

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She _____ her handbag everywhere she goes.

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Can you _____ me your pen for a moment?

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We _____ to the same school when we were children.

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I need to _____ to the bank before it closes.

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_____ to my party early if you want to get a good meal.

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They _____ to the beach every summer.

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She is _____ here to visit us next week.

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Let’s _____ for a walk in the park this evening.

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I can’t _____ to the phone right now, please leave a message.

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He _____ early every morning to catch the bus.

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She _____ her children well.

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I _____ the sound of the ocean from my bedroom window.

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They _____ a film at the cinema last Saturday.

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He _____ students English at the local school.

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She _____ a book to her friend as a birthday gift.

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We _____ to music together in the car.

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The sun _____ in the east every morning.

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Let’s _____ a walk in the park this afternoon.

Your score is

The average score is 94%

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Comparative and Superlative

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Comparative Superlative

Practise the comparative and superlative

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The giraffe is the (tall) animal in the world

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A cheetah is (quick) than a bear

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The Sahara is the (big) desert in the world

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Paris is (beautiful) than Dallas

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The (long) word in the dictionary has 45 letters

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7 o’clock is (late) than 3 o’clock

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The falcon is the (fast) bird

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The elephant is the (heavy) animal on land

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The balloon is (light) than the cake

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This street is (long) than that one

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This is the ———– comfortable chair in the room (it is incredibly uncomfortable)

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The science museum is the ————– interesting museum (I enjoy this museum above all others)

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There are ————– flowers in my garden in the winter (not as many as in the summer)

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I eat ——— than I used to (a smaller amount)

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You should take ————- days off work (a smaller amount)

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There is ——- water in the river now (an increase in)

Your score is

The average score is 96%

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comparative

Comparative Sentences

There is a variety of ways to make comparisons. Can you select the right answer?

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____________ you listen, ____________ you’ll understand.

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____________ you save, ____________ you’ll have for emergencies.

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____________ you sleep, ____________ hours you’ll have to work.

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____________ you study for the exam, ____________ you’ll stress.

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____________ you procrastinate, ____________ time you’ll waste.

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____________ you practise speaking, ____________ fluent you’ll become.

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____________ you invest, ____________ your returns will be.

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____________ you travel, ____________ you’ll broaden your horizons.

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____________ you work, ____________ money you’ll earn.

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____________ you eat, ____________ weight you’ll gain.

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____________ you pay attention, ____________ you’ll learn.

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____________ you study, ____________ you’ll understand.

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____________ you exercise, ____________ energy you’ll have.

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____________ you practise, ____________ mistakes you’ll make.

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The ____________ you save, ____________ you’ll have for retirement.

Your score is

The average score is 97%

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Please visit the quiz at the bottom of the conditionals post.

unless

The Conditional with ‘Unless’

Converting ‘if’ and ‘when’ conditionals to ‘unless’ and vice versa.

Do not use contractions in your answers. Don’t forget to use a full stop.

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Unless we find a solution soon, the problem will worsen.

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If I become the prime minister, I will prioritise education reform.

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If it snows tonight, we’ll have a snowball fight tomorrow.

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When you go to the shop, buy extra bread.

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If she had saved some money, she could have gone on holiday.

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If I grow taller, I will be able to reach the top shelf.

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If they arrive on time, they won’t miss the beginning of the film.

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Unless you ask for help, I will not know you need it.

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If I see John, I’ll tell him what you said.

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If we leave early, we can avoid the traffic.

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If you had listened to me, you wouldn’t be in a mess.

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When he has finished his homework, he can play video games.

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If I ever win the lottery, I will buy a house by the beach.

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If we don’t leave now, we’ll be late for the meeting.

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If she comes to the party, I’ll be able to introduce you to her.

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Unless you hurry, you’ll miss the train.

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If I were you, I would take the job offer.

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When you arrive, please let me know.

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If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.

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If it rains tomorrow, we will stay indoors and watch movies all day.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

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Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

Choose the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction to complete each sentence.

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She wanted to go to the party, ____ she had to finish her homework first.

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You can have tea ____ coffee with your breakfast.

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He didn’t like the film, ____ did he enjoy the book.

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I was tired, ____ I stayed up to finish my project.

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We can go to the beach ____ we can visit the museum.

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She was very hungry, ____ she didn’t eat anything.

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He wanted to play football, ____ it was raining outside.

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They studied hard, ____ they passed the exam.

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She can neither speak French ____ German.

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The cake was delicious, ____ everyone asked for the recipe.

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____ she was tired, she continued working late into the night.

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I will call you ____ I arrive at the airport.

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____ you finish your homework, you can watch television.

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He spoke quietly ____ not to wake the baby.

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____ she was new to the company, she quickly became one of the top performers.

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You should start saving money now ____ you can afford to retire later.

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____ it was raining, they went for a walk.

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He will not be able to attend the meeting ____ he finishes his project.

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She moved to the city ____ she could find a better job.

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____ you practise regularly, you will not improve your skills.

Your score is

The average score is 100%

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Contractions

Contractions

Practise writing contractions correctly

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——- the time to act

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I hope ——– have time to do everything

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—— he say what time he would arrive?

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The ——— amazing today

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I ——— changed if I had known there was a dress code

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—— all the people?

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Peter ——– like cake

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that hedgehog seems to have lost —— way

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—— a mystery to me

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—— that girl?

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Will the person ——– car that is please move it?

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Is that cat ——?

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——- dog is always so naughty

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——-‘s no way out of this mess

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—— going to the park

Your score is

The average score is 86%

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Not only… but also…

When using the correlative conjunction Not only… but also… the subject and auxiliary verb become inverted when not only begins the sentence. Where no auxiliary verb is present, the modal verb do is introduced. This inversion is used for emphasis and typically occurs in formal writing or speech.

The following example illustrates the two possible sentence structures of Not only… but also…:

I can not only study science but also humanities.

Not only can I study science but also humanities.

Have a go at creating and restructuring the following sentences.

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First, convert all the following sentences to begin with Not only

For the purpose of the quiz, avoid using commas and always add a full stop at the end of your sentence.

Question: She excelled in academics. She also shone in extracurricular activities.

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The concert was entertaining. It was also emotionally moving.

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He is admired for his intelligence and for his kindness.

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The company increased its revenue. It also expanded its market share.

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The film captivated audiences with its plot and stunning visuals.

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She is a talented musician and a gifted writer.

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The restaurant offers delicious food and exceptional service.

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The new smartphone model is sleek in design and packed with innovative features.

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The project requires creativity and meticulous attention to detail.

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The museum showcases ancient artifacts and modern artworks.

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He is a great leader and a compassionate mentor.

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The walk offers breath-taking views and a sense of serenity.

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The book is informative and incredibly inspiring.

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The company’s success is attributed to its hardworking employees and innovative strategies.

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The festival celebrates traditional customs and contemporary art forms.

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The athlete is admired for his physical prowess and sportsmanship.

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The garden boasts vibrant flowers and lush greenery.

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The hotel provides luxurious accommodation and top-notch amenities.

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The charity event aims to raise funds for medical research and educational programmes.

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The professor is respected for his expertise and his dedication to teaching.

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Now invert the subject (and if necessary the auxiliary verb) with ‘not only’ to create an alternative sentence structure.

Notice that when the original auxiliary verb is ‘do’ it is omitted in the new sentence structure.

For example: Not only did I eat chocolate but also crisps

becomes: I not only ate chocolate but also crisps.

Question: Not only did she excel in academics but she also shone in extracurricular activities.

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Not only was the concert entertaining but also emotionally moving.

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Not only is he admired for his intelligence but also his kindness.

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Not only did the company increase its revenue but it also expanded its market share.

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Not only did the film not captivate audiences with its plot but also its stunning visuals.

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Not only is she a talented musician but also a gifted writer.

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Not only does the restaurant offer delicious food but also exceptional service.

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Not only is the new smartphone model sleek in design but also packed with innovative features.

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Not only does the project require creativity but also meticulous attention to detail.

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Not only does the museum showcase ancient artifacts but also modern artworks.

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Not only is he is not only a great leader but also a compassionate mentor.

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Not only does the walk not only offer breath-taking views but also a sense of serenity.

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Not only is the book is not only informative but also incredibly inspiring.

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Not only is the company’s success attributed to its hardworking employees but also its innovative strategies.

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Not only does the festival celebrate traditional customs but also contemporary art forms.

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Not only is the athlete admired for his physical prowess but also his sportsmanship.

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Not only does the garden boast vibrant flowers but also lush greenery.

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Not only does the hotel provide luxurious accommodation but also top-notch amenities.

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