Languages › English as a Second Language TOEFL Grammar Quiz Share Flipboard Email Writing Cause and Effect Essays. James McQuillan / Getty Images English as a Second Language Grammar Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Business English Resources for Teachers By Kenneth Beare Kenneth Beare English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on December 13, 2019 1. A number of resources _____ watching more than four hours a day of television is more dangerous than the radio. are confirming confirm that confirming Correct Wrong Use the present simple when speaking about studies, facts and figures. 2. Before leaving on a long journey, _____ to the doctor for a check-up. usually goes he usually he goes he usually goes Correct Wrong It's possible to place a time clause before a statement of habit. 3. _____ the French Revolution, many citizens had become upset with the aristocracy. By the time Until By the time of Correct Wrong The phrase 'by the time of' is used to refer to periods in history. 4. Civil rights leader, _____ the Cyber Defender prize for her Twitter campaign in 2009. Jane Atherby was awarded was awarded Jane Atherby was Jane Atherby awarded Correct Wrong Use the passive voice following a subject by conjugating the verb 'be' plus the past participle: She was awarded. 5. _____ is certainly much easier with hybrid technology. Designing a fuel efficient vehicle Design a fuel efficient vehicle Fuel efficient vehicle designed Correct Wrong Use the gerund as the noun form of a verb as the subject of a sentence. 6. _____ his economic disadvantages, Peter was very successful in business. Although Despite In spite Correct Wrong Use the preposition 'despite' or 'in spite of' plus a noun for the same meaning as 'although' plus a clause. Despite the rain = Although it was raining. 7. Eating too many corn products is _____ eating too much meat. as dangerous to your health as as dangerous to your health than as dangerous to your health then Correct Wrong Use 'as ... as' to show equality when comparing. 8. _____ the weather was horrible, we continued our walk through the countryside. Even though Despite In spite the fact Correct Wrong 'Even though' is synonymous with 'although' and 'though' and require a full clause. 9. If she _____ of her brother's dire circumstances, she would have taken the first flight to Chicago. was informed had informed had been informed Correct Wrong The past perfect is used in the 'if' clauses of unreal past conditional sentences. In this case, the 'had been informed' is the past perfect passive voice. 10. In the last decade of 1900s, _____ more dependent on telecommunications technology than ever before. the world became the world has become the world is becoming Correct Wrong The 1990s have finished, so use the past simple when referring to this decade. 11. _____ that vegetables are healthier than beef. Certain it is Certainly it is It is certain Correct Wrong The phrase 'it is certain' is used in formal English to state an accepted fact. 12. It is not yet clear why _____ such massive protests. the incident caused is the incident caused did the incident cause Correct Wrong Use standard sentence structure after question words when they are used a relative pronouns in indirect questions. 13. _____ that the original inhabitants chewed coca leaves to relieve pain. It is thought It is thinking It is considered Correct Wrong 'It is thought' is used in formal writing when speaking to a commonly held belief. 14. It was _____ that my parents decided not to adopt another child. so a frustrating experience such a frustrating experience so a frustrated experience Correct Wrong Use 'such a' with nouns and noun phrases. 15. Marcia applied to the university _____ she couldn't afford tuition. in spite of despite although Correct Wrong Use 'although', 'though' and 'even though' with a full clause including a subject and a verb. 16. Never before _____ more closely, as during the past decade. have world leaders worked world leaders have been working world leaders have worked Correct Wrong Use sentence inversion when beginning a sentence with 'never before'. 17. None of the patients _____ access to health care insurance. have has have got Correct Wrong Use the singular form with 'none' as it means 'not one of'. 18. _____ his first novel 'Frank and Friends', Ben Slezak was also an extremely talented web designer. Because of Noted for Although Correct Wrong Use 'because of' plus a noun, but 'because' with a full clause. TOEFL Grammar Quiz You got: % Correct. You're a Grammar Champ! You know your English!. Andrew Rich / Vetta / Getty Images Congratulations! It looks like you understand a lot of the essential grammar you'll need for the TOEFL test. Keep working and you'll get a great score. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email TOEFL Grammar Quiz You got: % Correct. Good Work, but Keep Studying You've done well on your lessons. Anton Violin / Moment / Getty Images You understand a lot of the essential grammar, but there are still points you need to brush-up on. Don't get discouraged. You're getting close to your goal! Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email TOEFL Grammar Quiz You got: % Correct. Brush-Up Some Grammar! Keep working on your studies.. Frank and Helena / Cultura / Getty Images You'll need to keep studying your English grammar if you want to do well on the TOEFL test. It's best if you brush-up your grammar. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email