Grammar Test: 20 Questions to Check Your English

How should you use this grammar test?

Set aside ten minutes and answer each question before looking at the explanation. Choose one answer, even when you are unsure. Guessing gives you a clearer picture of what you can recall quickly.

Write down the question numbers you miss. The goal is not an official grade. It is a short map of what to practise next.

The 20-question English grammar test

Choose the best answer for each sentence. The answer key is below the questions, so try not to scroll ahead.

1. She ___ to work by train every day. (go / goes / going)
2. I ___ that film last weekend. (see / saw / have seen)
3. Have you ever ___ sushi? (eat / ate / eaten)
4. There ___ two books on the table. (is / are / be)
5. I bought ___ umbrella because it was raining. (a / an / the)
6. We have lived here ___ 2022. (for / since / during)
7. If I have time, I ___ you tonight. (call / called / will call)
8. He is good ___ explaining difficult ideas. (at / in / on)
9. They ___ dinner when I arrived. (ate / were eating / have eaten)
10. How long ___ you been learning English? (do / are / have)
11. I don't have ___ questions. (some / any / much)
12. My sister is ___ than me. (tall / taller / tallest)
13. The report ___ by the manager yesterday. (checked / was checked / is checking)
14. Could you tell me where the station ___? (is / does / be)
15. I enjoy ___ with people from other countries. (talk / talking / to talk)
16. Neither answer ___ correct. (are / were / is)
17. She asked me ___ I needed help. (what / whether / which)
18. This is the book ___ I told you about. (who / where / that)
19. You ___ wear a seat belt in a car. (should / might / would)
20. By the time we arrived, the meeting ___. (started / had started / starts)

Answers and short explanations

1. goes. He, she, and it take -s in the present simple. 2. saw. A finished time such as last weekend needs the past simple. 3. eaten. After have, use the past participle.

4. are. Books is plural. 5. an. Use an before a vowel sound. 6. since. Since introduces the starting point. 7. will call. A first conditional uses present simple after if and will in the result clause.

8. at. The fixed phrase is good at. 9. were eating. The longer action was in progress when the other event happened. 10. have. The question uses have you been plus the -ing form.

11. any. Use any in most negative sentences and questions. 12. taller. Use the comparative form for two people. 13. was checked. This sentence uses the past passive.

14. is. In an embedded question, say where the station is, not where is the station. 15. talking. Enjoy is followed by an -ing form. 16. is. Neither is treated as singular in this sentence.

17. whether. Whether introduces a yes-or-no idea. 18. that. That can refer to the book in this relative clause. 19. should. Should gives advice or says what is expected. 20. had started. The past perfect shows the meeting began before we arrived.

What does your result mean?

If you missed one to four questions, keep using grammar in conversation and review the explanations for your missed items. A high result does not mean every grammar pattern is automatic when you speak.

If you missed five to nine, choose two topics and practise them in short spoken answers. If you missed ten or more, start with present simple, past simple, questions, and articles. Those patterns appear in everyday conversations again and again.

Treat this result as a practice suggestion, not an official level or exam score. A written quiz cannot measure your pronunciation, listening, or ability to respond in a live conversation.

How can you turn a grammar mistake into progress?

Take the questions you missed and write one true sentence about your life for each rule. Then say the sentences out loud twice. For example, if you missed question 6, say: I have lived here since 2022. I have worked here since June.

The next step is to use the same pattern in a fresh answer. Talk for one minute about your morning, your work, or your weekend. Do not stop after every sentence. Note one repeated mistake when you finish, then try the answer again.

Our guide to common English grammar mistakes covers more patterns. You can also use our English grammar practice topic for focused review.

Can speaking practice help with grammar?

Yes. A grammar rule is easier to remember when you use it to express a real idea. Ask yourself questions, answer them out loud, and repeat the answer after fixing one mistake.

Rozy gives you an AI English tutor for spoken conversations about real-life topics. It shows what you said, the corrected version, and why when it identifies a grammar mistake. It also includes pronunciation practice with a score.

Rozy is not an official exam, a certificate course, or test-preparation service. It is for learners who want private speaking practice and feedback they can use in the next sentence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a grammar test useful for?

A grammar test can show which patterns need review. It cannot measure every part of your English, especially speaking, listening, pronunciation, or how well you respond in a real conversation.

How many questions should an English grammar test have?

A short test can be useful when it covers several common patterns and explains the answers. Twenty questions are enough for a quick practice check, but they are not enough to give an official level or certificate.

How can I improve after a grammar quiz?

Group the mistakes by topic, choose one or two topics, and use each pattern in sentences about your own life. Say the sentences out loud, then repeat them after correcting one error.

Is this grammar test an official English exam?

No. It is a free practice check. It does not provide an official result, certificate, or exam preparation score.

Should I study grammar before speaking English?

You can study a rule briefly, but use it in speech soon after. Speaking helps you notice which grammar patterns are automatic and which ones still need practice.

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