General Purpose Mock Quiz

Test on Making Inferences:
Instructions: Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions by making
inferences based on the information provided.
Passage 1:
Sarah walked into the room; her eyes wide with excitement. The room was filled with
balloons and a banner that read, "Congratulations!" Her friends cheered as she entered.
Questions:
1. What can you infer about the situation in Passage 1?
2. How do Sarah's actions and the room's decorations suggest the purpose of the gathering?
Passage 2:
The dark clouds gathered overhead, and a distant rumble of thunder echoed through the
valley. People hurried to pack up their picnic baskets and seek shelter.
Questions:
3. Based on Passage 2, what can you infer about the weather conditions?
4. How do the actions of the people in the passage indicate their response to the situation?
Passage 3:
As the clock struck midnight, the mysterious figure emerged from the shadows, holding a
small package. The moonlight revealed a glint of silver in their hand.
Questions:
5. What inference can you make about the mysterious figure in Passage 3?
6. How does the setting and the figure's actions create a sense of mystery in the passage?
Answers:
1. The situation in Passage 1 suggests that Sarah is being celebrated for an achievement or
milestone.
2. Sarah's excited demeanour and the decorations in the room indicate that the gathering is a
celebration, possibly a congratulatory party.
3. The weather conditions in Passage 2 can be inferred as deteriorating, with the dark clouds
and distant thunder signalling an approaching storm.
4. The actions of the people hurriedly packing up and seeking shelter suggest that they are
responding to the impending storm by taking precautions.
5. The mysterious figure in Passage 3 can be inferred as secretive or possibly delivering

something significant due to emerging from the shadows with a small package.
6. The setting of midnight, the emergence from shadows, and the glint of silver create an aura
of mystery, hinting at a clandestine or intriguing purpose behind the figure's actions.
Subject-Verb Agreement Test:
Instructions: Choose the correct verb form to complete each sentence based on the rules of
subject-verb agreement. Select the most appropriate option for each question.
Question 1:
The cat and the dog (play/plays) in the garden every evening.
a) play
b) plays
Question 2:
Everyone in the room (was/were) surprised by the sudden announcement.
a) was
b) were
Question 3:
Either the manager or his team members (is/are) responsible for the project's success.
a) is
b) are
Question 4:
The new computer, along with the printer, (is/are) being delivered tomorrow.
a) is
b) are
Question 5:
Each of the students (has/have) completed the assignment on time.
a) has
b) have
Question 6:
The book, as well as the pen, (belong/belongs) to Sarah.
a) belong
b) belongs
Question 7:
There (is/are) many reasons for the delay in the project completion.
a) is
b) are
Question 8:
The committee (discuss/discusses) the budget during their weekly meetings.
a) discuss
b) discusses
Question 9:
Nobody (know/knows) the answer to the difficult question.
a) know
b) knows
Question 10:
The team of experts (has/have) been working on the research project for months.
a) has
b) have
Answers:
1. b) plays
2. a) was
3. b) are
4. a) is
5. a) has
6. b) belongs
7. b) are
8. b) discusses
9. b) knows
10. a) has
Extended Subject-Verb Agreement Test:
Instructions: Choose the correct verb form (singular or plural) to complete each sentence
based on the rules of subject-verb agreement. Select the appropriate option for each question.
Question 1:
The concert tickets, as well as the backstage passes, (has/have) been sent to the winners.
a) has
b) have
Question 2:
Neither the teacher nor the students (was/were) aware of the change in the schedule.
a) was
b) were
Question 3:
Many of the employees (has/have) expressed their concerns about the new policy.
a) has
b) have
Question 4:
The collection of rare coins (is/are) displayed in the museum's exhibition hall.
a) is
b) are
Question 5:
One of the keys to success (lie/lies) in consistent hard work and dedication.
a) lie
b) lies
Question 6:
The committee members, along with the chairperson, (discuss/discusses) the upcoming event
details.
a) discuss
b) discusses
Question 7:
Each of the students (was/were) given a chance to present their project ideas.
a) was
b) were
Question 8:
The team of researchers (is/are) conducting experiments in the laboratory.
a) is
b) are
Question 9:
The list of ingredients for the recipe (seem/seems) to be missing a crucial item.
a) seem
b) seems
Question 10:
The group of friends (enjoy/enjoys) going on hiking trips together.
a) enjoy
b) enjoys
Question 11:
The company, as well as its subsidiaries, (is/are) participating in the industry conference next
week.
a) is
b) are
Question 12:
Either the blue or the red dress (look/looks) great on you.
a) look
b) looks
Answers:
1. b) have
2. a) was
3. b) have
4. a) is
5. b) lies
6. a) discuss
7. a) was
8. a) is
9. b) seems
10. b) enjoys
11. a) is
12. b) looks
Present and Past Perfect Tenses Test:
Part A: Present Perfect Tense
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the present perfect tense.
1. She __________ (finish) her homework.
2. They __________ (visit) Paris multiple times.
3. I __________ (never / be) to Australia.
4. He __________ (read) that book already.
5. We __________ (live) in this city for five years.
Part B: Past Perfect Tense

Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the past perfect
tense.
6. By the time I arrived, they __________ (leave).
7. She __________ (study) French before she moved to Paris.
8. They __________ (not / eat) before the party started.
9. When the guests arrived, we __________ (already / decorate) the house.
10. Before the storm hit, the birds __________ (fly) away.
Part C: Mixed Tenses

Instructions: Choose the correct tense (present perfect or past perfect) for each sentence.
11. I __________ (see / already) that movie.
12. By the time we got there, the concert __________ (start).
13. They __________ (travel) to Japan last year.
14. She __________ (not / finish) her project before the deadline.
15. We __________ (visit) that museum before it closed.
Answer Key:
1. has finished
2. have visited
3. have never been
4. has read
5. have lived
6. had left
7. had studied
8. had not eaten
9. had already decorated
10. had flown
11. have already seen
12. had started
13. traveled
14. had not finished
15. had visited
Advanced Present and Past Perfect Tenses Test:
Part A: Present Perfect Tense
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the present perfect tense.
1. By the time she arrived, they __________ (already / leave).
2. How many times __________ you __________ (visit) that country?
3. The team __________ (win) all their matches this season.
4. I __________ (not / see) him since last year.
5. She __________ (just / finish) her degree.
Part B: Past Perfect Tense

Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the past perfect
tense.
6. Before the meeting started, he __________ (already / prepare) the presentation.
7. By the time we reached the station, the train __________ (leave).
8. They __________ (not / hear) about the incident until the next day.
9. She __________ (study) for hours before taking the exam.
10. The company __________ (achieve) its sales target before the end of the quarter.
Part C: Mixed Tenses

Instructions: Choose the correct tense (present perfect or past perfect) for each sentence.
11. I __________ (never / see) such a beautiful sunset before.
12. By the time they arrived, the party __________ (start).
13. How many books __________ you __________ (read) this month?
14. She __________ (not / finish) her novel before the deadline.
15. They __________ (travel) to Europe several times in the past.
Answer Key:
1. had already left
2. have you visited
3. has won
4. have not seen
5. has just finished
6. had already prepared
7. had left
8. had not heard
9. had studied
10. had achieved
11. have never seen
12. had started
13. have you read
14. had not finished
15. have travelled
Adjectives and Adverbs Test: Fill in the Blanks
a) Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adjectives or adverbs. The answers
are provided in a box below for reference.
Softly , skillfully , melodious , stealthily , majestic
1. The __________ cat stealthily approached its prey.
2. She spoke __________ to avoid disturbing the sleeping baby.
3. The __________ mountain peak was covered in snow.
4. He played the guitar __________ at the concert.
5. The __________ bird sang a melodious tune.
b) Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adjectives or adverbs. The answers
are provided in a box below for reference.
colourful, diligent , quickly , beautifully , brightly
1. She sang __________ during the concert.
2. The __________ students completed their project ahead of schedule.
3. The sun shone __________ on the beach.
4. He ran __________ to catch the bus.
5. The __________ flowers bloomed in the garden.
a) Answer Box:
- stealthily
- softly
- majestic
- skillfully
- melodious
b) Answer Box:
- beautifully
- diligent
- brightly
- quickly
- colourful

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Test on Making Inferences:

1. What can you infer about the situation in Passage 1?

5. The mysterious figure in Passage 3 can be inferred as secretive or possibly delivering

Everyone in the room (was/were) surprised by the sudden announcement.

Each of the students (has/have) completed the assignment on time.

The book, as well as the pen, (belong/belongs) to Sarah.

The committee (discuss/discusses) the budget during their weekly meetings.

Nobody (know/knows) the answer to the difficult question.

Part B: Past Perfect Tense

Part C: Mixed Tenses

Part B: Past Perfect Tense

Part C: Mixed Tenses

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