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  • Basics. Advanced Future Forms and Future in the Past

    Do you know how to express an unfulfilled plan from the past or calculate exact durations leading up to a future deadline? Test your advanced grammar skills by mastering the future perfect continuous, future in the past, and nuanced expectation phrases like bound to and on the verge of.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedConditional sentenceFuture tenseGerundInfinitiveModal verbPast tensePhraseVerbPassive voiceVerb tensePerfect tenseProgressive tenseIdiom
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  • Basics. Complex Past Modals: Continuous and Passive Forms

    Do you know the difference between an action that shouldn't have been done and one that needn't have been done? Put your advanced grammar skills to the test with continuous deductions, passive obligations, and unnecessary past actions.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedC2 | ProficiencyConditional sentenceModal verbNegationPast tensePhrasal verbPassive voicePerfect tenseProgressive tense
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  • Basics. Narrative Tenses in Context

    Can you clearly explain a chaotic sequence of past events without losing your listener? Put your storytelling skills to the test by mastering the Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect, and Past Perfect Continuous tenses in dramatic, real-world contexts.

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    HardC1 | AdvancedPast tenseVerbVerb tensePerfect tenseProgressive tenseSimple tense
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  • Basics. Present Tenses for Future Events

    Can you confidently use present verbs to describe tomorrow's plans? Test your advanced grammar skills by mastering scheduled events, fixed personal arrangements, and future time clauses across high-stakes scenarios.

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    HardMediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateC1 | AdvancedClauseConditional sentenceFuture tensePresent tenseVerbProgressive tenseSimple tense
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  • Basics: Present Continuous for Future Arrangements

    Did you know you can use a present tense to talk about your weekend plans? Master the basics of using the present continuous for future arrangements, fixed plans, and scheduled appointments.

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    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateFuture tensePresent tenseProgressive tenseEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics: Past Continuous vs. Past Simple

    Test your Basics: Past Continuous vs. Past Simple skills with 15 questions at easy level.

    MediumA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediatePast tenseSimple tenseProgressive tenseEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics: Past Continuous - Form and Use

    What were you doing at 8 PM last night? Master the art of describing past ongoing actions by practicing interrupted actions, parallel events, and specific past times.

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    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediatePast tenseProgressive tenseVerbQuestionsNegationEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics: Present Continuous vs. Present Simple

    Do you know the difference between what you do every day and what you are doing right now? Test your grammar skills by choosing between habits and routines and actions happening at the moment in this 15-question challenge.

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    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersPresent tenseSimple tenseProgressive tenseEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics: Present Continuous

    Test your Present Continuous: Form and Use (I am doing) skills with 15 questions at easy level.

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersPresent tenseProgressive tenseVerbQuestionsNegationEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics. Common Questions.

    The challenge is about common questions in English: simple present and past questions, "why + negative" questions, questions with "who" as the subject, and questions with "who" and "whom" as the object.

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    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateA1 | Elementary | BeginnersSubjectPredicatePrepositionPronounNounNegationQuestionsComplementProgressive tensePast tensePresent tenseAuxiliary verbVerbSimple tenseAdjunctArgumentObjectEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics. Future Simple, Continuous and Perfect Tenses.

    The Future Simple, Future Continuous, and Future Perfect tenses express actions or events in the future. Future simple describes an action's occurrence, future continuous highlights its ongoing nature, and future perfect emphasizes its completion by a specific time. These tenses are formed using different auxiliary verbs: "will/shall" for future simple, "will be/shall be" for future continuous, and "will have/shall have" for future perfect. Negative sentences and questions involve placing "not" after the auxiliary or inverting the auxiliary and subject, respectively.

    See a quick Future Simple, Future Continuous, and Future Perfect usage rules refresher inside!

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateB1 | IntermediateVerbFuture tenseSimple tenseProgressive tensePerfect tenseQuestionsNegationEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics. Past Simple and Past Continuous/Progressive Tenses.

    The Past Simple tense describes completed actions in the past, using regular (-ed) or irregular verb forms. The Past Continuous tense expresses ongoing actions in the past, using "was/were" and the -ing form of the main verb. Negative sentences use "didn't" or "not" with the verb, while questions involve inverting the subject and auxiliary verb.

    See a quick Past Simple and Past Continuous usage rules refresher inside!

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateVerbPast tenseProgressive tenseSimple tenseGrammatical numberNegationQuestionsEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics. Reported Speech.

    Reported speech, or indirect speech, is used to convey what someone else said without directly quoting their exact words. It often involves changing tenses, pronouns, and contextual details to create a more natural and conversational narrative. Mastering reported speech requires understanding the main tense changes and practicing with various examples to ensure the original meaning is accurately conveyed.

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    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersVerbPresent tensePast tenseFuture tenseSimple tenseProgressive tensePerfect tenseIndirect speechEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics. "To be" in Present Tense.

    In English, the verb to be is conjugated differently based on the subject of the sentence. This grammar quiz focuses on the conjugation of the verb "to be" with different subject pronouns and nouns, both singular and plural, in affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences. Participants will need to use the correct form of the verb "to be" based on the subject in each sentence to demonstrate their understanding of this grammar concept.

    See a quick to be usage rules refresher inside!

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersQuestionsProgressive tenseSimple tensePast tensePresent tenseModal verbBePersonCountable and uncountableGrammatical numberPronounNounVerbConjunctionNegationEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics. Passive Voice.

    The Passive Voice emphasizes the action or receiver, using the verb to be and the past participle of the main verb. It can be formed in different tenses, including continuous and perfect. Negative sentences add not after the verb to be, while questions invert the subject and the verb to be.

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    EasyB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateVerbPresent tensePast tenseFuture tenseSimple tenseProgressive tensePerfect tensePassive voiceQuestionsNegationEnglish 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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  • Gerund vs. Participle: Understanding -ing Word Functions

    This challenge tests your ability to distinguish between gerunds (functioning as nouns) and participles (functioning as adjectives or verb parts). Analyze -ing words in context to determine their grammatical role in each sentence.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateAdjectiveGerundParticipleSubjectVerbProgressive tense
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  • High-Frequency Grammar Fixes for India Learners: Tense, Articles, and Agreement

    Have you ever caught yourself saying "I am knowing" instead of "I know," or asking for "an advice"? Polish your everyday English by testing yourself on stative verbs, tricky subject-verb agreement, uncountable nouns, and past tense rules.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateArticleComparative and superlativeCountable and uncountableDeterminerNounPast tensePhrasePresent tenseSubjectVerbVerb tensePerfect tenseProgressive tenseSimple tense
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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. The Causative: Have Something Done

    Did you cut your own hair, or did you have it cut? Master the art of delegating tasks by practicing the causative structure, focusing on the have/get something done pattern across various verb tenses.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateFuture tenseInfinitiveModal verbObjectParticiplePast tensePhrasePresent tenseVerbPassive voiceVerb tensePerfect tenseProgressive 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. Negative Questions: Surprise, Invitations, and Opinions

    Did you know that negative questions are rarely used just to ask for facts? Test your ability to use them correctly for expressing surprise, confirming information, and making polite invitations across 10 interactive questions.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateAuxiliary verbInfinitiveInversionModal verbNegationPast tensePresent tenseQuestionsVerbVerb tenseProgressive tenseSimple tenseWord order
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  • Basics. Gerunds After Prepositions

    Are you tired of wondering whether to use an infinitive or an -ing verb after words like "for," "about," or "in"? Master common verb + preposition + gerund combinations, adjective + preposition phrases, and tricky exceptions like looking forward to.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateAdjectiveGerundNounPhrasal verbPhrasePrepositionVerbProgressive tenseCollocations
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  • Basics. Reporting with Passives

    Do you know the difference between "it is said that he escaped" and "he is said to have escaped"? Master advanced English sentence construction by practicing impersonal passive structures, perfect infinitives, and continuous infinitives alongside common reporting verbs.

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    HardB2 | Upper IntermediateClauseFuture tenseIndirect speechInfinitiveNegationPronounSubjectVerbPassive voicePerfect tenseProgressive tense
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  • Basics. Reported Speech: Tense Choice and Backshifting

    Did he say he is leaving or was leaving? Master the nuances of reporting what others say by practicing tense backshifting, identifying exceptions for general truths and present reporting verbs, and fixing indirect question word order.

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    HardB2 | Upper IntermediateAdverbClauseComplex sentenceFuture tenseIndirect speechModal verbNegationPast tensePresent tenseQuestionsSentenceVerbVerb tensePerfect tenseProgressive tenseWord order
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  • Prepositions Romance Speakers Mix Up: in, on, at, to, for, and since

    Do you say in 6 pm or at 6 pm? Is it since three years or for three years? If your native language is Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese, these prepositions are your biggest weakness. Master in/on/at for time, since vs for, and to vs for with 12 fun scenarios.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateGerundInfinitivePhrasePrepositionPresent tenseVerb tensePerfect tenseProgressive tenseCollocations
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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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  • Are you A1/Beginner? Test your English CEFR Level!

    This English grammar quiz is designed to help learners determine their proficiency level in the language according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It covers a range of topics and language structures that are typically associated with A1 level learners, such as basic grammar structures, vocabulary related to everyday topics, and simple sentence constructions. The questions are designed to test learners' understanding of basic grammar concepts, such as verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, as well as their ability to use basic vocabulary to communicate in simple and familiar situations.

    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.

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersArticleBeGrammatical numberCountable and uncountablePhrasal verbPast tenseDeterminativeSimple tenseQuestionsPresent tenseProgressive tensePrepositionSubjectPronoun
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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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  • Are you B1/Intermediate? Test your English CEFR Level to figure out!

    This English grammar quiz is designed to check if an English learner is at B1/Intermediate CEFR level.

    It covers a range of grammar and vocabulary concepts that are typically associated with Intermediate learners. These concepts include more advanced verb tenses such as present perfect and past continuous, complex sentence structures such as adverbial clauses and modal verbs, and a wide range of vocabulary related to various topics such as hobbies, and opinions. The quiz also tests the learner's ability to understand idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs.

    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.

    MediumB1 | IntermediateConditional sentenceProgressive tenseSimple tensePast tenseFuture tenseModal verbGrammatical numberCountable and uncountableNounPrepositionComparative and superlativeAdjectiveAdjective and adverbPronounHabits and RoutinesVocabulary for B1/Intermediate
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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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  • Forming Questions: Indirect, Tag, and Subject Forms

    Do you know why we ask "Who ate the cake?" instead of "Who did eat the cake?" Master the tricky rules of English interrogatives by testing yourself on subject questions, polite indirect questions, tag questions, and dangling prepositions.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateAuxiliary verbClauseComplex sentenceIndirect speechIrregular verbNegationObjectPast tensePhrasal verbPrepositionPresent tensePronounQuestionsSubjectVerbVerb tensePerfect tenseProgressive tenseSimple tenseWord orderCollocations
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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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