Grammar, plurals and punctuation quiz - Blue Team

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Starter or plenary quiz. There is a sister quiz - Red Team - so it can be used as a competition.
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Question 1

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Which is the correct plural form of the word 'elf'?
Answer
  • Elves are immortal creatures with extraordinary powers who battle evil. They also help Santa wrap presents at Christmas.
  • Elfs are immortal creatures with extraordinary powers who battle evil. They also help Santa wrap presents at Christmas.

Question 2

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Which of these is the correct past tense form of the verb 'be'?
Answer
  • We were rushing to catch the train.
  • We was rushing to catch the train.

Question 3

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Which of the sentences below is correct?
Answer
  • They're all looking forward to the English exam.
  • There all looking forward to the English exam.

Question 4

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Which of the phrases below is correctly spelt?
Answer
  • His watch is his most prized possession.
  • His watch is his most prized posession.

Question 5

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Which sentence is correct below?
Answer
  • One of the assailants were under eighteen years old.
  • One of the assailants was under eighteen years old.

Question 6

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Spring is an opportunity for the sparrow to start collecting materials to make [blank_start]its[blank_end] nest.
Answer
  • its
  • it's
  • its'

Question 7

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I need to take the following with me[blank_start]:[blank_end] a pen, some paper and a ruler.
Answer
  • :
  • .
  • !
  • ;

Question 8

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Independent study is proven to have a positive [blank_start]effect[blank_end] on learning.
Answer
  • infect
  • affect
  • aspect
  • effect

Question 9

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Which of these can be used in persuasive writing?
Answer
  • Rhetorical questions.
  • Lists of so many facts that bore the reader so much that they give in.
  • Alliterative phrases.
  • Large, shouty capital letters.
  • Personal pronouns

Question 10

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You only need to be able to write in simple sentences, using a basic vocabulary to achieve a good grade.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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