The correct use of articles is one of the most difficult points in English Grammar. Fortunately, most mistakes in the use of articles don’t matter too much. Even if you write your sentences with no articles at all, it is usually possible to understand their meaning.

Punctuate the following sentences.

1. Between ourselves I think she is a bit of a fool
2. Two minutes ago he was fast asleep now he is wide awake
3. The more information that comes in the more confused the picture is
4. I don’t like those shoes besides they are too expensive
5. It is a good idea let us hope that it is going to work
6. My mother who rarely gets angry really lost her temper.
7. I spent yesterday playing tennis listening to classical music and wondering about the meaning of life.
8. Mrs Parker who was sitting behind the table gave Mathews a big smile.
9. Looking straight at her he said There is no way we can help him
10. I had a long talk with Mary explaining why I didn’t want the kids to play together

Main clause

The label main clause refers to a clause which is capable of making a meaningful sentence by itself. A sentence will always have at least one main clause. For example, in the sentence ‘John finished his work’, the whole sentence is the main clause.

Correlative

The term correlative refers to a pair of items which work together to connect things in a sentence. Examples are: both…and, not only…but also, either…or, neither…nor and so…that.

Concessive clause

A concessive clause is an adverbial clause which expresses the sense of although. The first clauses in the following sentences are examples of concessive clauses.
Although he was not feeling well, he kept working.
Although she is qualified, Susie didn’t get the job.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

1.    A little child cannot distinguish good ——————– evil.

a)    Between
b)    By
c)    For
d)    From

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. This quiz is aimed at beginner English learners. If you have difficulty finding the correct answers, you may want to go to our lessons on prepositions.