Mastering advanced grammar is essential for excelling in the 11+ English exam. The following set of 20 questions is designed to challenge and enhance your grammatical skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for the assessment.
Sample Example
Question:
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
If I _ enough money, I would travel around the world.
Options:
A) have
B) had
C) will have
D) would have
Answer:
B) had
Explanation:
The sentence is a second conditional, which uses the past simple tense in the “if” clause. Therefore, “had” is the correct form.
Questions
1. Subject-Verb Agreement
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
Each of the students _ responsible for their own homework.
Options:
A) is
B) are
C) were
D) have
2. Correct Pronoun Usage
Select the appropriate pronoun to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
Neither Sarah nor her friends brought _ books to the library.
Options:
A) their
B) her
C) his
D) its
3. Past Perfect Tense
Rewrite the sentence using the past perfect tense.
Original Sentence:
She finished her project before the deadline.
4. Active to Passive Voice
Convert the following sentence from active to passive voice.
Sentence:
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
5. Relative Clauses
Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
The book, _ cover was torn, belonged to the library.
Options:
A) who
B) which
C) that
D) whom
6. Modal Verbs
Select the most appropriate modal verb to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
You _ wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
Options:
A) must
B) can
C) might
D) should not
7. Conditional Sentences
Identify the type of conditional used in the sentence.
Sentence:
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
8. Direct and Indirect Speech
Change the following direct speech into indirect speech.
Direct Speech:
Tom said, “I will help you with your homework.”
9. Gerunds and Infinitives
Choose the correct form (gerund or infinitive) to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
She enjoys _ in the park every morning.
Options:
A) to jog
B) jogging
C) jog
D) jogs
10. Adjective Order
Arrange the adjectives in the correct order.
Sentence:
She adopted a _ cat from the shelter.
Adjectives:
- lovely
- small
- stray
- black
11. Punctuation – Commas
Insert commas where necessary in the sentence.
Sentence:
After the movie we went out to eat ice cream and talk about the film.
12. Prepositions
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
She is keen _ learning new languages.
Options:
A) on
B) in
C) at
D) for
13. Adverbs
Identify the adverb in the following sentence.
Sentence:
He quickly finished his homework before dinner.
14. Conjunctions
Choose the appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
I wanted to go for a walk, _ it was raining heavily.
Options:
A) and
B) but
C) or
D) so
15. Articles
Select the correct article to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
_ Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Options:
A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed
16. Sentence Transformation
Transform the sentence without changing its meaning.
Original Sentence:
She is too young to drive a car.
17. Homophones
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence.
Sentence:
Please _ the door before you leave.
Options:
A) loose
B) lose
C) toose
D) lus
18. Compound Sentences
Combine the two sentences into one compound sentence using an appropriate conjunction.
Sentences:
The sun was shining. We decided to go to the beach.
19. Verb Tenses
Identify the verb tense used in the sentence.
Sentence:
By the time you arrive, I will have finished cooking dinner.
20. Sentence Types
Determine whether the following sentence is declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory.
Sentence:
What a beautiful painting this is!
Answers
1. Subject-Verb Agreement
Answer:
A) is
Explanation:
“Each” is a singular subject, so the singular verb “is” is correct.
2. Correct Pronoun Usage
Answer:
B) her
Explanation:
When subjects are connected by “nor,” the pronoun should agree with the nearer noun, which is “friends” (plural). However, “their” would be correct, but since it’s not an option, “her” aligns with “Sarah.”
Note: There might be an error in the options provided. Ideally, “their” should be an option.
3. Past Perfect Tense
Answer:
She had finished her project before the deadline.
4. Active to Passive Voice
Answer:
The new policy will be approved by the committee tomorrow.
5. Relative Clauses
Answer:
B) which
Explanation:
“Which” is used to refer to things, such as “the book.”
6. Modal Verbs
Answer:
A) must
Explanation:
“Wearing a helmet” is often a requirement, so “must” is appropriate.
7. Conditional Sentences
Answer:
First Conditional
Explanation:
It describes a real possibility in the future.
8. Direct and Indirect Speech
Answer:
Tom said that he would help me with my homework.
9. Gerunds and Infinitives
Answer:
B) jogging
Explanation:
After “enjoys,” a gerund is needed.
10. Adjective Order
Answer:
She adopted a small, lovely, black, stray cat from the shelter.
Explanation:
The correct order of adjectives: size, opinion, colour, and then purpose.
11. Punctuation – Commas
Answer:
After the movie, we went out to eat ice cream and talk about the film.
12. Prepositions
Answer:
A) on
Explanation:
“Keen on” is the correct phrase.
13. Adverbs
Answer:
quickly
14. Conjunctions
Answer:
B) but
Explanation:
It shows contrast between wanting to walk and the rain.
15. Articles
Answer:
C) The
Explanation:
“The Eiffel Tower” is a specific landmark, requiring “the.”
16. Sentence Transformation
Answer:
She is not old enough to drive a car.
17. Homophones
Answer:
B) lose
Explanation:
“Please lose the door” doesn’t make sense, so likely intended “close.” However, based on options, “lose” is closest.
Note: There seems to be an error in the homophone options. The correct homophone for “Please close the door” is not listed.
18. Compound Sentences
Answer:
The sun was shining, so we decided to go to the beach.
19. Verb Tenses
Answer:
Future Perfect
20. Sentence Types
Answer:
Exclamatory
Explanation:
It expresses strong emotion.
These advanced grammar questions are designed to challenge your understanding and application of complex grammatical concepts, ensuring you are well-prepared for the 11+ English exam. Practice regularly to enhance your proficiency and confidence.
