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  • Basics. Conditional Conjunctions: Supposing, Provided That, and Even If

    Are you ready to move beyond basic "if" clauses? Test your advanced grammar skills by mastering nuanced conditional phrases like supposing, provided that, on condition that, even if, and but for.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedClauseComplex sentenceConditional sentenceConjunctionInversionNegationPhraseQuestionsSubjunctive mood
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  • Basics. Implied Conditionals: But For, Without, and Otherwise

    Can you spot a hypothetical situation when the word "if" is nowhere to be found? Navigate 10 tricky scenarios by identifying implied conditionals hidden within phrases like but for, otherwise, given, and implied subjects.

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    HardC2 | ProficiencyAdverbClauseComplex sentenceConditional sentenceInfinitiveModal verbNegationParticiplePast tensePhrasePrepositionSubjectSubjunctive moodVerbVerb moodPassive voiceVerb tensePerfect tense
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  • Basics. Advanced Inverted Conditionals: Should, Were, and Had

    Do you know how to drop the "if" to make your English sound more formal and dramatic? Master the art of inversion by testing your knowledge of first conditionals with should, second conditionals with were, third conditionals with had, and complex mixed conditionals.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedComplex sentenceConditional sentenceImperative moodInfinitiveInversionModal verbNegationSubjunctive moodVerb moodVerb tensePerfect tenseWord order
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  • Basics. Reported Questions and Commands

    Do you still use question word order when reporting what someone asked? Test your advanced grammar skills on reported wh- questions, yes/no questions, and infinitive commands in this 10-question challenge.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedImperative moodIndirect speechInfinitiveNegationPast tenseQuestionsSubjunctive moodVerb tensePerfect tenseWord order
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  • Basics. Subjunctive in Fixed Expressions

    Have you ever wondered why we say "be that as it may" instead of "is that as it may"? Master the remnants of the English subjunctive mood by practicing fixed expressions, concessive phrases, and hypothetical idioms across 10 challenging scenarios.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedPhraseSentenceSubjunctive moodVerbVerb moodWord orderIdiom
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  • Basics. The Subjunctive in That-Clauses

    Why do we say "I demand that he be fired" instead of "is fired"? The formal subjunctive mood ignores standard conjugation rules to express urgency, necessity, or strict demands. Test your advanced grammar skills by applying the active and passive subjunctive, negative subjunctive forms, and the continuous subjunctive.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedAdjectiveClauseNegationSubjunctive moodVerbVerb moodPassive voice
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  • Basics. The Were-Subjunctive in Conditionals

    Do you know when to use "Were I to go" instead of "If I was going"? Master the art of formal hypotheticals by testing yourself on subject-verb inversion, the "were to" future conditional, and tricky mixed conditionals.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedClauseConditional sentenceInfinitiveInversionModal verbNegationSubjunctive moodVerb moodVerb tenseWord orderIdiom
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  • Adverb Clauses of Time: When, Before, After, Until

    When do you stop whisking? Until your arm goes numb, obviously. Master the timing of events by choosing the right time conjunctions, applying correct verb tenses in future time clauses, and sequencing past events properly.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateAdverbClauseCommaComplex sentenceConjunctionImperative moodPast tensePresent tensePunctuationVerb tensePerfect tenseSimple tense
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  • Basic Imperatives: Commands and Instructions

    Test your Basics: Imperatives - Commands and Instructions skills with 12 questions at easy level.

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersImperative moodEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics. Conditionals And "wish".

    Test your understanding of conditionals and the use of wish for expressing unreal or desired situations. Practice identifying the correct forms and meanings in context.

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    MediumA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateConditional sentenceModal verbSubjunctive moodVerb tense
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  • Basics. Advanced Conditionals And "wish".

    Test your understanding of advanced conditionals and the use of wish for expressing unreal, hypothetical, or regretted situations. Challenge your skills with mixed conditionals and nuanced wish structures.

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    HardB2 | Upper IntermediateConditional sentenceModal verbSubjunctive moodVerbVerb tense
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  • Basics. Modal verbs for expressing preferences, requests, and imperatives in speech.

    Modals and imperatives can express preferences, requests, and suggestions. "Would you like...?" can replace "Do you want?" or invite someone. "I'd like..." is a polite way to say "I want." "I'd rather..." expresses preferences. Positive imperatives give orders, make polite requests, or offer encouragement. Negative imperatives forbid actions or emphasize points. "Let's..." is used for asking people to do things or suggesting not to do something.

    See a quick modals and imperatives to express preferences, requests, and suggestions refresher inside!

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateVerbModal verbAuxiliary verbImperative moodEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Do vs. Make: School and Studying Collocations

    Are you "making" your homework or "doing" your homework? Master the difference between these tricky verbs with everyday school vocabulary, including doing assignments, making mistakes, making progress, and doing an exam.

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    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateConditional sentenceImperative moodInfinitiveModal verbPast tensePhrasePresent tenseVerbProgressive tenseSimple tenseCollocations
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  • Conditional Subjunctive

    Subjunctive mood is represented by three main forms in contemporary English: present subjunctive, past subjunctive, past perfect subjunctive. Other forms such as present continuous subjunctive and past continuous subjunctive are used very rarely.

    These subordinate clauses may be divided into 4 types according to the realness of the condition and the time.

    Apart from the aforementioned, advanced students are particularly interested in the accurate usage of such verbs as should, would, could, might, wish after if and in the case when it is omitted in the mixed type conditionals.

    All this is simple and clear for you, and you would easily prove it passing a test on the subject, wouldn't you?

    HardC1 | AdvancedSubjunctive moodIndicative moodConditional sentenceVerb tenseModal verbAuxiliary verb
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  • Zero, First, Second, and Third Conditionals

    Would you know what to say if you won the lottery, or how to express regret over a hilariously botched bank robbery? Master the rules for the zero, first, second, and third conditionals across 13 engaging hypothetical scenarios.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateClauseConditional sentenceFuture tenseModal verbPast tensePresent tenseSubjunctive moodIndicative moodVerbVerb moodVerb tensePerfect tenseSimple tense
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  • Make, Do, and More: Food & Home Collocations

    Do you make the dishes or do the dishes — and why does it matter? Test yourself on make vs. do for chores, cooking verb collocations, and eating-out phrases like booking tables and leaving tips across 25 questions.

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    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateImperative moodPhrasal verbPhrasePrepositionPresent tenseVerbCollocationsIdiom
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  • Basics. Advanced Question Tags and Echo Questions

    Would you know exactly how to respond if your friend announced they were bringing fifteen tarantulas to a dinner party? Master conversational English by practicing echo questions for surprise, tags for indefinite pronouns, and exceptions like "I am" and "Let's".

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateAdverbAuxiliary verbCountable and uncountableImperative moodModal verbNegationObjectPast tensePresent tensePronounQuestionsSentenceSubjectVerbVerb tenseProgressive tenseSimple tenseWord order
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  • Basics. Had Better vs. Would Rather: Advanced Patterns

    Do you know why we say "I would rather you didn't" when talking about the present? Master the tricky grammar behind expressing strong warnings and preferences by practicing negative "had better" statements, parallel structures, and past subjunctive forms across 15 questions.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateComparative and superlativeInfinitiveModal verbNegationPast tenseSubjunctive moodVerbPerfect tenseSimple tenseWord order
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  • Basics. Verb Patterns with I'd Rather and It's Time

    Did you know that expressing an urgent wish about the present sometimes requires the past tense? Master these tricky rules by practicing I'd rather + base verb, I'd rather + subject + past tense, and the differences between it's time + infinitive and it's high time + past tense.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateInfinitiveModal verbNegationPast tensePhraseSubjunctive moodVerbVerb moodVerb tenseSimple tense
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  • Basics. Conditional Inversion: Had, Were, and Should

    Ready to drop the if and sound like a highly advanced English speaker? Test your mastery of formal grammar by practicing third conditional inversion with had, second conditional inversion with were, and first conditional inversion with should.

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    HardB2 | Upper IntermediateAuxiliary verbConditional sentenceImperative moodInfinitiveInversionModal verbNegationSubjunctive moodVerb moodPassive voiceVerb tensePerfect tenseSimple tenseWord order
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  • Basics. Mastering Mixed Conditionals and Inversions

    What happens when a past mistake alters your present reality, or a permanent trait changes a past outcome? Test your advanced grammar skills on past actions with present results, present states with past consequences, and formal conditional inversions.

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    HardB2 | Upper IntermediateConditional sentenceInversionModal verbPast tensePresent tenseSubjunctive moodVerb moodVerb tensePerfect tenseProgressive tense
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  • Basics. Present Modals of Deduction: Must, Can't, and Might

    Are you 100% sure, or just making a logical guess? Test your ability to solve everyday mysteries using present modals of deduction, including must for certainty, can't for impossibility, and might/could for possibility.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateAuxiliary verbInfinitiveModal verbNegationPresent tenseVerbVerb moodProgressive tenseSimple tense
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  • Basics. Third Conditional: Unreal Past Situations

    If you had known the secret to the third conditional, would you have spoken English more confidently? Test yourself on forming unreal past situations, using the past perfect correctly in the if-clause, and choosing the right modal perfect results.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateAuxiliary verbClauseConditional sentenceModal verbNegationPast tenseSubjunctive moodVerbVerb tensePerfect tense
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  • Basics. Wish and If Only for Past Regrets

    Have you ever made a hilarious mistake and wished you could turn back time? Learn how to accurately express past regrets using wish, if only, and the past perfect tense while helping time travelers, dramatic chefs, and gloomy ghosts fix their grammar.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateConditional sentenceNegationPast tenseSubjunctive moodVerbVerb moodPerfect tense
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  • Would Rather vs. Prefer: Expressing Preferences

    Is it I'd rather stay or I'd rather staying? And why does I'd rather you drove use the past tense for a present wish? Test yourself on would rather + base verb, prefer + gerund vs. infinitive, and would rather + someone else + past tense across 13 questions.

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    MediumA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateClauseComparative and superlativeConjunctionGerundInfinitiveModal verbNegationPast tensePrepositionSubjunctive moodVerbVerb moodVerb tenseWord order
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  • Polite Requests: Could You vs. Would You Mind

    Do you know when to use passing instead of pass when asking someone for a favor? Master the grammar of everyday favors by practicing could you + base verb, would you mind + gerund, and negative polite requests across 15 interactive questions.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateConditional sentenceGerundInfinitiveModal verbNegationPhrasal verbPhraseQuestionsVerbVerb moodVerb tense
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  • Subjunctive and Conditional Adventures

    What if zombies attacked or you could time travel? Master subjunctive mood and conditional sentences through 10 thrilling scenarios that will make you wish grammar were always this exciting!

    MediumB1 | IntermediateClauseConditional sentenceConjunctionModal verbPast tensePresent tenseSubjunctive moodIndicative moodVerbVerb moodVerb tenseProgressive tenseSimple tense
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  • Is your English level A2/Pre-intermediate? Test your English CEFR Level!

    This English grammar quiz is designed to help learners check if their English proficiency level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) as A2/Pre-intermediate.

    The test covers a range of grammar and vocabulary concepts that are typically associated with learners at this level. These concepts include more advanced verb tenses, more complex sentence structures, and a wider range of vocabulary related to various topics such as work, travel, and current events.

    After taking the quiz, learners would be able to see where they stand in terms of their English proficiency and if they are ready to move to the next level. Passing the challenge indicates the control of English grammar enough to move to the next level.

    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateQuestionsSentenceFuture tenseSimple tensePast tenseProgressive tensePresent tenseModal verbImperative moodVerb moodPrepositionDeterminativeArticlePossessiveAdjective and adverbAdverbAdjectiveImperative sentence or clauseCompound sentence
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  • Is your English level B2/Upper Intermediate? Test your English CEFR Level to figure out!

    This English grammar quiz is designed to check if an English learner is at B2/Upper Intermediate CEFR level.

    This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary on an upper-intermediate level, as per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) guidelines. It will cover a wide range of topics such as verb tenses, relative clauses, modal verbs, and adjective and adverb clauses, as well as testing your ability to understand and use complex grammar structures.

    After taking the quiz, learners would be able to see where they stand in terms of their English proficiency and if they are ready to move to the next level. Passing the challenge indicates the control of English grammar enough to move to the next level.

    MediumB2 | Upper IntermediateConditional sentenceSubjunctive moodPassive voicePast tenseSimple tenseProgressive tensePresent tenseClausePerfect tenseModal verbNegationAdverbAdjectiveAdjective and adverbFuture tenseRelative clause
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  • CEFR C1/Advanced - check if this is your English grammar mastery level. Take the test to figure out!

    This English grammar quiz is designed to check if an English learner is at C2/Upper Intermediate CEFR level.

    This is a quiz to check if an English learner is at the C1/Advanced CEFR level. It tests the learner's ability to understand and use a wide range of complex and nuanced language. The questions will cover various grammar topics such as verb tenses, modals, passive voice, and idiomatic expressions. The learner will be expected to show a high degree of accuracy in their use of English. The quiz is designed to challenge even the most advanced learners and will be a good indicator of whether they have reached a C1 level of proficiency in the language.

    HardC2 | ProficiencyC1 | AdvancedClauseSubjunctive moodPerfect tenseProgressive tenseSimple tenseFuture tensePast tensePresent tenseModal verbGerundInfinitiveVerbNounAdverbConditional sentenceIdiom
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  • Question Forms: Indirect, Subject, Object, and Tags

    Do you know why we say "Who stole the cheese?" instead of "Who did steal the cheese?" Test your grammar skills by practicing subject vs. object questions, polite indirect questions, tricky question tags, and negative questions across 13 engaging scenarios.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateAuxiliary verbClauseImperative moodIndirect speechInversionModal verbNegationObjectPast tensePrepositionPronounQuestionsSubjectVerbSimple tenseWord order
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  • Transitive vs. Intransitive: High-Impact Verbs

    Master transitive vs. intransitive verbs and avoid common errors like discuss about or enter into. Stop adding unnecessary prepositions with high-impact verbs like discuss, reach, enter, and contact!

    MediumB2 | Upper IntermediateConditional sentenceImperative moodInfinitiveInversionIrregular verbObjectParticiplePast tensePresent tenseSentenceVerbPassive voicePerfect tenseProgressive tenseSimple tense
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  • Travel Collocations: Transport, Airport, Directions & Hotels

    Would you catch a flight or take a flight — and do you know when both are correct? Test yourself on transport verbs, airport collocations, direction phrases, and hotel vocabulary across 24 questions.

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    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateAdjectiveImperative moodNounPhrasal verbPrepositionVerbCollocations
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  • I Wish and If Only: Present Regrets and Complaints

    Are you stuck in a boring lecture or dealing with a messy roommate? Learn how to express your present regrets and annoyances using wish + past simple, if only + could, and wish + would for complaints.

    See a quick refresher inside!

    MediumB1 | IntermediateClauseConditional sentenceModal verbNegationPast tenseSubjunctive moodVerbVerb moodVerb tenseSimple tense
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