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Grammar Quiz
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For each item below, select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

1
Select either A or B below.
A)He likes to read, listen to music, and seeing a good movie.
B)He likes reading, listening to music, and seeing a good movie.
2
Select either A or B below.
A)You need both preparation and to be ambitious to be a good reporter.
B)You need both preparation and ambition to be a good reporter.
3
Select either A or B below.
A)Students who don't find a job right away may become angry, frustrated and depressed.
B)Students who don't find a job right away may become angry, frustrated and be depressed.
4
Select either A or B below.
A)The best way to become an accomplished tennis player is to take lessons from a pro and practicing every day.
B)The best way to become an accomplished tennis player is to take lessons from a pro and to practice every day.
5
Select either A or B below.
A)Riding a horse for the first time, I anticipated not only falling off but also breaking my leg.
B)Riding a horse for the first time, I anticipated not only falling off but also a broken leg.
6
Select either A or B below.
A)Once you gain a little experience, you will have more knowledge, confidence and enthusiasm about being a reporter.
B)Once you gain a little experience, you will have more knowledge, confidence, and be enthusiastic about being a reporter.
7
Select either A or B below.
A)The construction of the dump site was not only opposed by neighborhood residents, but environmentalists were upset as well.
B)The construction of the dump site was opposed not only by neighborhood residents but also by environmentalists.
8
Select either A or B below.
A)The florist liked to both create beautiful arrangements, and only using spring flowers.
B)The florist liked both to create beautiful arrangements and to use only spring flowers.
9
Select either A or B below.
A)A budding chef, Helena decided to make the cake from scratch rather than from a mix.
B)A budding chef, Helena decided to make the cake from scratch rather than using a mix.
10
Select either A or B below.
A)After receiving your doctorate in public policy, you will be able to get a job at either a university or a think tank.
B)After receiving your doctorate in public policy, you will be able to get a job at a university or as a researcher at a think tank.







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