Grammar in Context

13 Grade 7 English questions on Grammar in Context, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Hardly had we sat down _______ the lights went off.

   A. then

   B. than

   C. before

   D. when

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   If I _______ you, I would apologise immediately.

   A. am

   B. was

   C. is

   D. were

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The boy _______ bicycle was stolen reported the matter.

   A. which

   B. whose

   C. whom

   D. who

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The children enjoyed _______ at the park.

   A. to play

   B. playing

   C. played

   D. play

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Neither Otieno _______ Wanjiku attended the meeting.

   A. but

   B. or

   C. nor

   D. and

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Choose the word that fits: "She spoke so _______ that everyone heard her."

   A. quietly

   B. softly

   C. slowly

   D. loudly

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   The teacher asked him _______ he had done his homework.

   A. which

   B. if

   C. what

   D. that

   (1 mark)

   Marking scheme

   B. 'if' for indirect yes/no question

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Choose the correct word: "The number of students _______ increased this year."

   A. are

   B. have

   C. were

   D. has

   (1 mark)

   Marking scheme

   D. 'The number of' takes singular verb

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Choose the correct word: "The committee has _______ its final report."

   A. submit

   B. submits

   C. submitting

   D. submitted

   (1 mark)

   Marking scheme

   D. Present perfect: has submitted

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The scissors _______ on the table.

    A. has

    B. was

    C. are

    D. is

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The news _______ shocking to everyone.

    A. have been

    B. are

    C. were

    D. was

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Each of the students _______ required to bring a pen.

    A. have

    B. were

    C. are

    D. is

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    She is the girl _______ won the competition.

    A. whom

    B. which

    C. whose

    D. who

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