Essential English Grammar Quiz

1. Which sentence correctly uses "would" for a polite request?

I would like a coffee, please.

I would to have a coffee.

I would like to had a coffee.

I would want a coffee.

2. What is the correct translation of "aufräumen" in English?

clean away

clean up

clean off

clean out

3. Which sentence is grammatically correct for asking a past tense question?

Did you went to the store?

You did go to the store?

Did you go to the store?

Did you goed to the store?

4. Complete the sentence: "I _____ learn later if my kids aren't home."

can

would

must

could

5. Which sentence correctly uses "like" with a verb?

I like to draw.

I like draw.

I like drawing to.

I to like draw.

6. What does "clean away" mean?

to tidy up generally

to remove specific items

to wash something

to organize a room

7. Which is the correct past tense negative form?

I didn't understood you.

I don't understood you.

I didn't understand you.

I not understood you.

8. What is the English translation of "Schublade"?

drawer

folder

cupboard

shelf

9. Which sentence uses "would" for a hypothetical situation?

I would like some water.

I would have a beer if I could.

Would you help me?

I would appreciate your help.

10. Complete the sentence: "I like _____."

to chocolate

for chocolate

the chocolate

chocolate

11. Which question is more polite?

Can you tell me the time?

Could you tell me the time?

Tell me the time.

What is the time?

12. What is "buchstabieren" in English?

to write

to read

to spell

to type

13. Which sentence correctly uses "could" to describe past ability?

I could learn tomorrow.

I could help you now.

I could go if you want.

I couldn't learn yesterday.

14. In past tense questions with "did," the main verb should be in which form?

past tense

base form

present tense

past participle

15. What is the contracted form of "I would like"?

I'd like

I'll like

I'm like

I've like

16. Which sentence is correct?

Did you did your homework?

Did you done your homework?

Did you do your homework?

Do you did your homework?

17. What is "Ordner / Mappe" in English?

drawer

folder

file

notebook

18. Complete correctly: "I like _____ pizza."

to eat to

eat

eating to

to eat

19. Which word means "zwischen" in English?

between

beside

behind

below

20. Which sentence shows the correct difference between "can't" and "couldn't"?

I can't go yesterday.

I couldn't go now.

I couldn't go yesterday, but I can go today.

I can't went yesterday.