How Much of a Grammar Nerd Are You Really?

By: Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Do you think you have what it takes to be named Grammar Nerd Supreme? Regardless of your stance on how we started this sentence, we're going to put you to the ultimate in grammar tests. You don't have to study, but you do have to pay close attention to each possible response. Only the strong will survive this grammar challenge; only the weak will quit before it's done! Which one are you going to choose to be?

Do you annoy your friends by proofreading their every social media post? Are you looking for grammatical errors in this very paragraph? If either of those questions sounds like you, there's a good chance that you are a total grammar nerd! While most of you remember all those pesky rules we learned back in school, some of us have let them fall by the wayside. The choices you make during this quiz will help you determine what grade you might have received in English 101 by letting you know exactly how nerdy you are!

Put on your thinking cap, and grab a red pen. We don't suggest writing on the screen, but it may make you feel a little more like an editor as you quiz along. Ready to find out how much of a word nerd you are?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four verb moods?

Imperative

Indicative
Subjunctive

Intuitive

When you see them on social media, do you correct grammatical mistakes?

It depends on the person making the mistake.

I try my best to keep scrolling.
I have to say something.

I'm forgiving of mistakes on social media.

Which sentence is right?

I'm sorry your having a hard time.

It's not you're fault.
I think it's time you knew your worth.

You're dog is very friendly.

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the parts of speech?

Subject

Adverb
Conjunction

Pronoun

What do collective nouns describe?

They describe a group of letters.

Collective nouns describe groups of things.
Collective nouns describe the action in a sentence.

They describe things like record collections.

Which is the pronoun in the following sentence? "They were happy about getting the contract."

Happy

They
Contract

About

Which interrogative pronoun do you use the least?

Which

Who
What

Whom

How big of a grammar nerd do you think you are?

50% grammar nerd

100% grammar nerd
75% grammar nerd

25% grammar nerd

Which adjective classification shows ownership?

Demonstrative

Numeral
Possessive

Qualitative

What is the other name for past perfect tense?

Pluperfect

Imperfect
Paraperfect

Reflective

Which sentence uses an interjection?

Geez, this quiz is hard!

I will ace this quiz.
This quiz hurts my brain.

I'm flying through this quiz.

Which sentence uses a contraction?

The crow flies south for the winter.

I will not eat like a bird today.
In a former life, I was an ostrich.

I can't make sense of birds being dinosaurs.

Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun?

Our

They
He

Myself

What are antecedents?

They are descendants of the Antarctic.

They are opposite words.
They are the nouns that pronouns replace.

I'm stumped on this one.

What does the term verbing mean?

It means doing something.

It means combining verbs.
It means transforming a noun into a verb.

It means using more than one verb in a sentence.

Which sentence is incorrect?

The song affected me tremendously.

Aspirin also has side effects.
He had a positive affect on his students.

Drinking effects everyone differently.

Which sentence is correct?

I would like to go, too.

Its not that complicated!
I hope I can do it, to.

The bear scratches it's own back.

What is the correct way to use the word peek?

Nintendo reached its peek in the '90s.

I would like to take a peak at that before you send it to the boss.
You have peeked my interest.

I can't wait to peek at the new puppies.

Which incorrect sentence drives you the craziest?

Their going to the beach.

They're was a knot in the tree.
There dog was well-behaved.

Their not going to do they're business there.

Which of the following is an incomplete comparison?

My cat is sexier, sleeker, and faster.

My cat is sexier than Will Smith.
My cat is sleeker than a mink coat.

My cat is faster than your cat.

Which sentence uses the word complement correctly?

I gave my sister a complement.

It was a huge complement to receive the award.
The wine was the perfect complement to the roast.

I complement you on your successful academic efforts.

Which sentence ends with a preposition?

What am I supposed to end a sentence with?

To raise his grades, Tommy worked hard.
With the help of friends, we can do anything.

Of course, I would love to help!

Which word is spelled correctly?

Seperate

Embarrass
Refered

Exceptable

What does a verb need to agree with?

Its subject.

Its predicate.
Its tense.

Its motion.

Do you ever use irregardless?

I never use that!

I am guilty of using it.
I used to use it, but I know better now.

I use it all the time.

What is your reaction when someone says "I could care less?"

I cringe.

I correct them.
I barely notice.

My brain screams "couldn't care less!"

Is it baited breath or bated breath?

I have no idea.

It's bated breath.
It's baited breath.

It's bainted breath.

How do you react when others correct your grammar?

It does not amuse me.

I'm glad someone told me.
I never need to be corrected.

I am grateful to learn something new.

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

I would like to tell you; however, the rules forbid it.

I need to get; eggs, ham, and bacon.
First; think about the consequences.

I told him not to go; but, he was undeterred.

Which sentence utilizes the Oxford comma?

I purchased bread, milk, and eggs.

I purchased bread, milk and eggs.
I purchased bread milk, and eggs.

I purchased bread, milk and eggs.

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