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!
Exercises
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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)
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 for. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.
Adjective + Preposition (OF)
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 of. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.
Adjective + Preposition (TO)
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 to. VIEW THE EXPLANATION HERE.
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.
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.
Days of the Week
How well do you know the days of the week? Take this quiz and find out. 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 …
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.
Maybe or May Be
Maybe is an adverb while may be is a verb. To learn more, click here.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
Prepositions
How well do you know your prepositions? Take this quiz and find out.
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.
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.
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.
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 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. …
USED TO vs BE USED TO
“Used to” refers to past habits or situations that are no longer true in the present.“Be used to” refers to the state of being familiar or accustomed to something in the present. For more information, click here.
Verb Tenses
How well do you know your verb tenses? Take this quiz and find out.
Vocabulary
Language Practice – In each sentence in this exercise, there is a word that is bold and underlined. Choose the alternative that best explains the meaning of that word.
Who, Whom, or Whose?
These words are often confused. If you’d like a reminder of how they work, click here.
