Do You Know The 8th Grade Grammar? Take This Quiz To Find Out

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In the simplest of language, grammar is the rules of a language, for example for forming words or joining words together in sentences. Therefore it is very important to understand grammar of any language to learn the a language. Take this grammar quiz to understand the English language.

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1.

................. earth revolves around the sun.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  An
- C.
  
  The
- D.
  
  Nothing
Correct Answer
C. The

Explanation
The word "the" is used to refer to specific objects or things. In this case, "the" is used to refer to the specific object "earth" and indicate that it revolves around "the sun." This suggests that there is a specific sun that the earth revolves around, rather than any other sun or no sun at all.

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2.

The children are afraid .................. cats.
- A.
  
  From
- B.
  
  Of
- C.
  
  To
- D.
  
  With
Correct Answer
B. Of

Explanation
The correct answer is "of". In this sentence, the word "afraid" indicates a feeling of fear or apprehension. When expressing fear or apprehension, we typically use the preposition "of" to indicate the thing or situation that is causing the fear. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this sentence is "of", making the sentence "The children are afraid of cats."

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3.

We read newspapers ........we can get recent news.
- A.
  
  Because
- B.
  
  In order to
- C.
  
  Therefore
- D.
  
  So that
Correct Answer
D. So that

Explanation
The correct answer is "so that". This conjunction is used to explain the purpose or reason for doing something. In this case, the purpose of reading newspapers is to be able to get recent news.

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4.

You must do all your homework ...........................
- A.
  
  Themselves
- B.
  
  Yourself
- C.
  
  Herself
- D.
  
  Himself
Correct Answer
B. Yourself

Explanation
The correct answer is "yourself" because the subject of the sentence is "you," indicating that the person being referred to should do their homework independently.

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5.

You'd better see a doctor, .............?
- A.
  
  Wouldn't you?
- B.
  
  Hadn't you?
- C.
  
  Didn't you?
- D.
  
  Had you?
Correct Answer
A. Wouldn't you?

Explanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't you?" This is because the sentence is suggesting that it would be a good idea for the person to see a doctor. The phrase "you'd better" implies a strong recommendation or advice, and the question tag "wouldn't you?" is used to seek confirmation or agreement with the suggestion.

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She ................. to schoool everday.
- A.
  
  Go
- B.
  
  Gone
- C.
  
  Goes
- D.
  
  Went
Correct Answer
C. Goes

Explanation
The correct answer is "goes." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and requires a verb that matches. "Goes" is the present tense form of the verb "to go," which is appropriate for the sentence.

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The director and the producer .............. coming.
- A.
  
  Is
- B.
  
  Goes
- C.
  
  Was
- D.
  
  Are
Correct Answer
D. Are

Explanation
The subject "The director and the producer" is plural, so the correct verb to use should also be plural. Therefore, the correct answer is "are" which is a plural form of the verb "to be".

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8.

My mother recites ..........Geeta every morning.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  An
- C.
  
  The
- D.
  
  Nothing
Correct Answer
C. The

Explanation
The correct answer is "the". In this sentence, "the" is used before the noun "Geeta" to indicate that the speaker's mother recites a specific version or edition of the Geeta every morning.

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Do You Know The 8th Grade Grammar? Take This Quiz To Find Out

................. earth revolves around the sun.

The children are afraid .................. cats.

We read newspapers ........we can get recent news.

You must do all your homework ...........................

You'd better see a doctor, .............?

She ................. to schoool everday.

The director and the producer .............. coming.

My mother recites ..........Geeta every morning.