Exercises

Here are all the exercises on the site so far. They are arranged in alphabetical order. I am constantly adding new exercises, so check back often.

Have fun!

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(Not so) Quick Quiz

This quiz has a mixture of categories including phrasal verbs, vocabulary, idioms, prepositions, and more. There are 31 questions.

Adjective + Preposition (ABOUT)

In English, certain adjectives are commonly followed by specific prepositions to express various relationships, attitudes, and qualities. In this exercise, we’ll focus on prepositions that are followed by the preposition about. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Adjective + Preposition (FOR)

Adjective + Preposition (OF)

Adjective + Preposition (TO)

Adverbs

An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb, providing more information about how, when, where, to what extent, or how often something happens. For example, in the sentence “She sings beautifully,” the adverb “beautifully” describes how she sings. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency might seem small, but they’re really helpful! They tell us how often things happen, which is important for clear communication. Test you knowledge with our interactive quiz. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Articles & Determiners

Here is a 12-question multiple-choice exercise based on the material from the provided webpage on Articles and Determiners.

Articles and Determiners II

Test your understanding of the use of determiners to sound more fluent and accurate in English. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Articles and Determiners II page.

Be supposed to Exercise

“Be supposed to” is used to express what is expected, required, or assumed in a given situation. Whether you’re talking about rules, responsibilities, or common beliefs, this phrase helps convey those ideas. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Be Supposed To page.

Because vs. Because of

What’s the difference between “because” and “because of”? In most cases, “because” is followed by a subject and a verb, and “because of” is typically followed by a single word or phrase. Here are two sentences with similar meanings, but with different structures to help illustrate this difference: “The concert was canceled because the weather was bad.”“The …

Beside vs. Besides

Use “beside” when referring to physical proximity or location.Use “besides” when adding information or expressing an additional point.

Business Terms

Test your knowledge of business terms that cover various aspects of business operations, finance, management, and economics. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

CAN, COULD, and WILL BE ABLE TO Exercise

In English, we use different forms to express someone’s ability to do something, whether in the present, past, or future. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Understanding Ability in English: CAN, COULD, and WILL BE ABLE TO page.

Collocations – Nouns + Prepositions

Collocations are words that often go together, and mastering them can make your English sound more natural and fluent. Here’s a fun exercise to get you started: VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Comparatives and superlatives are special adjectives that compare two (comparatives) or more (superlatives) things. Most comparatives are formed by adding -er to an adjective, and most superlatives are formed by adding -est. Superlatives are usually preceded by the (the fastest). VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Conditional 0 – The ZERO Conditional

We use the zero conditional when we want to talk about facts or things that are generally true. FORM:If/when + simple present, simple present (or imperative).Simple present if/when simple present. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Conditional 1 – The FIRST Conditional

We use the first conditional when we want to describe a situation that is true if the condition is true. FORM:If + simple present, future w/will + complementFuture w/will + complement if + simple present VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Conditional 2- The SECOND Conditional

The second conditional is a structure used to talk about impossible, imaginary, or extremely unlikely situations. If+past simple, would+infinitive + complementWould+infinitive + complement if+past simple VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Conditional 3 – The THIRD Conditional

The third conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the past and their hypothetical results. (if clause in past perfect, main clause in would have + past participle) VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Confusing Expressions

So Far, Thus Far, Till Now, Until Now, By Now, Yet, As Yet

Confusing Words & Expressions: TO ME vs FOR ME

The difference between “to me” and “for me” mainly revolves around their usage in sentences and the nuances they convey. Take the quiz and see how well you know the difference. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the TO ME vs FOR ME page.

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are essential parts of speech in English, connecting words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. For ESL learners, understanding conjunctions is crucial for constructing clear and cohesive sentences. Conjunctions can be categorized into different types, each serving a specific purpose in expressing relationships between ideas. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Countable nouns have both singular and plural forms. Uncountable nouns refer to substances, concepts, or qualities that cannot be counted as individual units and don’t have a plural form or can’t be pluralized without changing their meaning. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Counting the Uncountable

How do we quantify an uncountable noun? We give it a unit! VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE

Days of the Week

How well do you know the days of the week? Take this quiz and find out. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

DO vs DOES

DO is a verb and DOES is the third person singular of that verb in the present tense. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Enough

What Does “Enough” Mean? “Enough” means having as much or as many as needed. It’s not too little, not too much, but just right! VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Except or Except for

You can use EXCEPT FOR when you want to show that the statement in the main part of the sentence is not completely true:My vacation was great, EXCEPT FOR the rain. (So, not completely great because of the rain).I finished cleaning the whole house, EXCEPT FOR the bedrooms. (So, I didn’t completely clean.)We drank all …

Expressions of Time Exercise

Do you know how to use phrases like “in the morning,” “next week,” or “a long time ago”? Expressions of time help you give more details when you’re talking about when things happen. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Expressions of Time page.

Future Tense Exercise

English has several ways to express the future, with will, going to, the Present Continuous, and the Present Simple, and each method is used in different situations. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Future Simple page.

Good vs. Well

Test your understanding of when to use “good” and “well” in various sentences. This quiz will help you identify the correct word based on context and common usage rules. For a complete explanation, go to this page.

Grammar Rules Exercise

Mastering English grammar helps you communicate clearly and naturally. Test your knowledge of fundamental rules with this interactive quiz. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Grammar Rules page.

How Much vs How Many

Welcome to the “How Much” and “How Many” Quiz! This exercise is designed to help you understand and practice the correct usage of “how much” and “how many” in English. Both are used to ask about quantities, but they are used in different contexts. “How much” is used with uncountable nouns, while “how many” is …

Indirect Questions

Indirect questions are a polite and often more formal way of asking questions. They differ from direct questions in their structure and use. Indirect questions are questions embedded within statements or other questions. They are commonly used to show politeness or to soften the impact of a question. Instead of asking a question directly, you …

Irregular Plural Nouns Exercise

Some nouns DON’T follow the rules. For example, many nouns that end in -o are made plural by adding an -s, but others need an -es. Some nouns completely change their spelling when they become plural and other don’t change at all. Words that originate from Latin or Greek often have irregular endings. Take the …

Irregular Verbs

In English grammar, verbs are categorized as either regular or irregular based on how they form their past tense and past participle. While regular verbs follow a standard pattern (adding “-ed” to form the past tense and past participle), irregular verbs have unique forms that do not follow this pattern. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Keyboard Characters and Punctuation Marks

These characters are not just random symbols; they play a crucial role in writing, coding, and communication. Test you knowledge below. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Lose vs. Loose

Hey everyone! Today, let’s test your knowledge of the difference between two commonly mixed-up words: lose and loose. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

May vs. Might Exercise

In English, both may and might are modal verbs used to indicate possibility. However, they aren’t interchangeable in all situations. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the May vs. Might page.

Maybe or May Be

Maybe is an adverb while may be is a verb. To learn more, click here.

Migration Exercise

To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Migration page.

Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, permission, ability, or other conditions. Unlike regular verbs, modal verbs do not change form based on the subject and are followed by the base form of the main verb. Common modal verbs include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would. They play a …

More Confusing Words Exercises

Test your understanding of the subtle differences between these similar words and expressions in English. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the More Confusing Words page.

Multiple-Choice Exercise: Lie vs. Lie vs. Lay

A common source of confusion is the difference between “lie,” “lie,” and “lay.” This exercise will help you practice and reinforce your understanding of the correct usage of “lie” (both meanings) and “lay” in various tenses. How to Remember the Differences: For the complete explanation, see Lie vs. Lie vs. Lay: Understanding the Differences

Noun Phrase Exercise

A noun phrase is a group of words that functions like a noun in a sentence. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Noun Phrase page.

Order of Adjectives

When multiple adjectives are used to describe a noun, they usually follow a specific order. If you’d like to refresh your memory, click here.

Participial Adjectives Exercise

In English, many verbs that describe emotions or feelings can be transformed into adjectives by using their present or past participle forms. However, it’s important to note that these two forms convey different meanings. Let’s see if you know how to use these participial adjectives correctly. For a complete explanation, go to the lesson page.

Parts of Speech

English is made up of many different types of words. We refer to these types of words as parts of speech. Some words can be used in more than one way depending on the sentence they are in. The main parts of speech are nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, interjections, articles, determiners, and conjunctions. VIEW …

Personal Pronouns & Adjectives

Subject pronouns, possessive adjectives, object pronouns, possessive pronouns, and reflexive pronouns. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Phrasal Verbs

A phrasal verb combines a verb and one or more particles (such as adverbs or prepositions) that convey a meaning different from the individual meanings of its components. How well do you know your phrasal verbs? VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Possessive Adjectives vs. Possessive Pronouns

Possessive adjectives are used before nouns to show possession.Possessive pronouns stand-alone and replace nouns to show possession. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Possessive Nouns Exercise

Mastering possessive nouns is essential for clear and precise writing. By following simple rules, you can confidently form possessives in any context. Test yourself to see how well you know this subject. Click here if you’d like to see the full explanation.

Prefixes

Prefixes are attached to the beginning of words to alter their meanings. If you’d like a reminder of what they are and how we use them, click here.

Prepositional Phrases Exercise

Test your knowledge of Prepositional Phrases with this multiple-choice exercise. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Prepositional Phrases page.

Prepositions

How well do you know your prepositions? Take this quiz and find out.

Prepositions of Location

In this exercise, we’ll focus specifically on prepositions of location, which tell us where an object is positioned in space. These prepositions help us describe the spatial relationships between objects and places. Before we jump into the exercise, let’s review some common prepositions of location: Now that we’ve refreshed our understanding of these prepositions, it’s …

Prepositions of Location Exercise: IN, ON, AT

Here’s a 12-question multiple-choice exercise on the prepositions of location IN, ON, and AT For the full lesson, click here.

Prepositions of Time – in, on, at

Here are 12 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the prepositions of time: in, on, and at. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Present Perfect vs. Simple Past Exercise

Test your understanding of the difference between the Present Perfect and the Simple Past. Both tenses refer to actions in the past, but they are used in very different ways depending on the context. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Present Perfect vs. Simple Past page.

Pronunciation – The TH Sound

English pronunciation can be tricky, especially when it comes to sounds like the TH sound. How well do you know your TH sounds? VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Pronunciation of the “-s/-es” sound

In English, verbs change when referring to different subjects. This page focuses on the third person singular, where the verb often takes on the “-s” or “-es” ending in the present tense. If you’d like a reminder of the rules, click here.

Pronunciation of the ED sound

The way we pronounce the “-ed” ending can vary depending on the preceding sound. For a reminder of the rules, click here.

Proper Adjectives Exercise

In English, proper adjectives are derived from proper nouns, which name specific people, places, organizations, or things. What makes proper adjectives unique is that they always begin with a capital letter, just like the proper nouns they come from. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Proper Adjectives page.

Quantifiers Exercise

Countable or Uncountable? We use different quantifiers in English depending on whether the noun is countable or uncountable. Test yourself with our Quantifiers Exercise. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Quantifiers page.

Reading Comprehension

In this section, you can find some short stories accompanied by a comprehension exercise.

Remember vs. Remind

“Remember” is about your own memory, recalling information independently. “Remind” involves assisting or being prompted to recall something. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Rob vs Steal

Rob and steal both mean ‘take something from someone without permission’. Rob focuses on the place or person from which the thing is taken. Steal focuses on the thing that is taken.

Simple Past Tense Exercise

When to Use the Simple Past Tense The Simple Past is used to talk about actions, events, or states that were completed in the past. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Simple Past page.

Sometime, Sometimes and Some Time

These three words are often confused. If you’d like a reminder before you do the exercise, click here.

Spelling: The Simple Past

Regular verbs follow specific spelling rules when conjugated into the simple past tense. If you’d like a reminder, click here.

Stative or Dynamic Verbs

Verbs in English can be categorized into two main types: stative (or state) verbs and dynamic (or action) verbs. Test your understanding of the difference between these verb types in this interactive quiz. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

Still, Yet, and Already

“Still,” “yet,” and “already” are commonly used adverbs in English that can sometimes be confusing. They help indicate time and the progression of events, but each has its own specific use and nuance. This quiz will test your knowledge of the differences between these three words. For a complete explanation, visit this page.

Suffixes

Suffixes are linguistic elements appended to the end of a word to modify its meaning or function. If you need a reminder about suffixes, click here.

Tag Questions

Tag questions are short questions added to the end of a statement to invite confirmation, agreement, or disagreement. They typically consist of an auxiliary verb followed by a pronoun, matching the subject of the statement, and are used to seek validation or confirmation of the preceding statement.

Test Your Grammar

This is a short high-intermediate level quiz. Can you pass?

Test Your Vocabulary

This quiz has vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.There are 18 questions.

The Causative Form Exercises

The causative form is a grammatical structure used when one person causes another person to do something. It’s a common form in English and is often used to indicate that someone has arranged for an action to be done by someone else. To review the material before taking the quiz, go to the Causative Form …

The Correct Placement of “Only”

Instructions: Rewrite each sentence by placing the word “only” in the correct position to convey the intended meaning. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

The modal WOULD

In this exercise, we’ll explore your knowledge of “would”, with its various meanings, functions, and usage in everyday language. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.

The Passive Voice

The passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of a sentence is the recipient of the action rather than the doer. In other words, the focus is on what is being done to the subject rather than who is doing it. If you’d like some more information, click here.

The Simple Present Tense

Do you know how to conjugate the simple present tense? Do you know when we use it? If you’re not sure, click here.

The Verb TO BE

The verb “to be” is fundamental in learning English. This verb is special because it helps us describe and identify things. We use ‘to be’ to talk about who or what someone is, where someone is from, and even how someone feels. Understanding this verb will help us form basic sentences and have simple conversations. …