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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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  • 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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  • The Big 3 for Vietnamese Speakers: Articles, Plurals, and Verb Tense

    Ever wonder if you should say a cat or the cat, or whether to use walk or walked? Small grammar details make a massive difference in how natural your English sounds! Test your everyday accuracy with definite and indefinite articles, regular plural nouns, and simple past and present verb tenses.

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    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateArticleCountable and uncountableDeterminerNounPresent tenseSubjectVerbVerb tenseSimple tense
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  • Articles Bootcamp for Romance Language Speakers: a, the, and Zero Article

    Do you say "I am teacher" or "I am a teacher"? Master these tricky rules by testing your knowledge on professions, abstract nouns, generalizations, and specific vs. general contexts.

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    MediumA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateAdjectiveArticleComparative and superlativeCountable and uncountableDeterminerNounPresent tenseRelative clauseSimple tense
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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 Simple - Irregular Verbs

    Test your Past Simple: Irregular Verbs skills with 15 questions at easy level.

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersPast tenseSimple tenseIrregular verbMorphologyQuestionsNegationEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics: Past Simple - Regular and Irregular Verbs

    Test your Past Simple: Regular Verbs (worked/got/went) skills with 15 questions at easy level.

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersPast tenseSimple tenseMorphologyVerbQuestionsNegationEnglish 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 Perfect vs. Past Simple

    Test your Basics: Present Perfect vs. Past Simple skills with 12 questions at easy level.

    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediatePresent tensePast tensePerfect tenseSimple tenseEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics: Present Simple - Form and Use

    Test your Present Simple: Form and Use (I do/work/like) skills with 15 questions at easy level.

    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersPresent tenseSimple tenseVerbQuestionsNegationEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics: Will for Decisions, Promises, and Offers

    Do you know exactly when to use will instead of going to? Master the basics of the future tense by practicing how to express spontaneous decisions, promises, and offers of help.

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    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateFuture tenseModal verbSimple tenseQuestionsNegationEnglish Grammar Basics
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  • Basics. Verb Forms: Be/Have/Do and Regular/Irregular Verbs.

    Verb forms show tense, voice, mood, or other grammatical features, with regular and irregular verbs. Regular verbs follow a pattern by adding -ed for past simple and past participle forms. Irregular verbs have unique forms, including essential auxiliary verbs "be," "have," and "do." Examples of common irregular verbs are "go," "write," "sing," and "swim."

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    EasyA1 | Elementary | BeginnersA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateB1 | IntermediatePresent tenseSimple tensePerfect tensePassive voiceParticipleIrregular verbFinite verbMorphologyEnglish 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.

    See a quick theory refresher inside!

    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.

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

    Any idea what Present Perfect is? The Present Perfect tense describes actions with a connection to the present, formed using "have" or "has" and the past participle of the main verb. It differs from Past Simple and Present Simple tenses. To identify Present Perfect, look for "have" or "has" followed by a past participle. Negative sentences add "not" after the auxiliary verb, and questions invert the subject and auxiliary verb.

    See a quick Present Perfect usage refresher inside!

    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateVerbPresent tenseSimple tensePerfect tensePast tenseGrammatical numberQuestionsNegationEnglish 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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  • 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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  • 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. Adjective + To Infinitive Patterns

    Are you ready to test your grammar or reluctant to start? Master the rules for pairing adjectives of emotion, readiness, and difficulty with the to infinitive.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateAdjectiveComplementGerundInfinitiveParticiplePhrasePresent tenseVerbSimple 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. 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. 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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  • Make vs. Do: Core Collocations

    Do you know why we make a mistake but do the dishes? Master these tricky English verbs by practicing core collocations like do your homework, do a favor, and make a mess.

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    EasyA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateInfinitiveIrregular verbPast tenseVerbSimple tenseCollocations
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  • Offers and Orders: Would You Like and I'll Have

    Do you know the difference between asking someone "Do you like coffee?" and "Would you like some coffee?" Test your polite conversation skills by mastering would you like + noun, would you like to + verb, and the correct use of I'll have for placing orders.

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    MediumA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateB1 | IntermediateApostropheFuture tenseGerundInfinitiveModal verbPhrasePresent tenseQuestionsSentenceVerbVerb tenseSimple tenseCollocations
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  • Past Simple vs. Present Perfect for Romance Language Speakers

    Do you constantly second-guess whether to use "I ate" or "I have eaten"? Master the difference between completed past actions and ongoing life experiences across 14 hilarious scenarios.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateIrregular verbNegationPast tensePresent tenseVerbVerb tensePerfect tenseSimple 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Core Verb and Preposition Combinations

    Master fixed collocations like depend on, listen to, and agree with that must be memorized. Avoid common errors like "depend of" or "listen the music" with 10 medium level questions.

    MediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateGerundPast tensePrepositionPresent tenseQuestionsSentenceVerbSimple tenseCollocations
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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.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateClauseConditional sentenceModal verbNegationPast tenseSubjunctive moodVerbVerb moodVerb tenseSimple tense
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  • Word Order and Extra Words Errors for Turkish Speakers

    Do you say discuss the plan or discuss about the plan? Test your ability to spot and remove unnecessary words by mastering transitive verbs without prepositions, avoiding double subjects, and dropping extra pronouns in relative clauses across 14 questions.

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    MediumB1 | IntermediateB2 | Upper IntermediateAuxiliary verbClauseComplex sentenceConjunctionInfinitiveNounObjectPast tensePhrasePrepositionPresent tensePronounRelative clauseSentenceSubjectVerbSimple tenseWord orderCollocations
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