Mastering verb tenses and understanding the parts of speech are two of the most essential skills in learning the English language. This English Grammar Practice Test is designed to help you strengthen your grammar foundation and improve your ability to construct sentences correctly.
This quiz contains 30 multiple-choice questions that focus on identifying and applying correct tenses, as well as recognizing the function of words within a sentence. It is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to improve their command of English grammar.
Click the START QUIZ button below to begin your English Grammar: Tenses and Parts of Speech test.
Good luck, and enjoy learning!
Why Learn English Tenses and Parts of Speech?
Understanding tenses allows you to express time accurately in writing and speech. Knowing the parts of speech helps you build well-structured sentences and improves your reading comprehension. Together, these form the backbone of effective English communication, which are essential for academic success, professional writing, and everyday conversation.
What This Test Covers
This practice test will help you review and assess your understanding of the following topics:
Verb Tenses
- Simple, Continuous (Progressive), Perfect, and Perfect Continuous tenses
- Correct use of past, present, and future forms
- Common tense errors and how to avoid them
- Sequence of tenses and consistency in sentence structure
Parts of Speech
- Nouns: people, places, things, and abstract ideas
- Verbs: action and linking words showing state or occurrence
- Adjectives: words describing nouns or pronouns
- Adverbs: words modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
- Pronouns: replacing nouns to avoid repetition
- Prepositions: showing relationship between words
- Conjunctions: connecting words, phrases, or clauses
- Interjections: expressing sudden emotion or reaction
Study and Answering Tips
- Read the entire sentence carefully.
Sometimes, tense clues are found in time expressions such as yesterday, already, or by tomorrow. - Look for signal words.
For example, since and for often appear in perfect tenses. - Identify the subject and verb first.
Understanding who or what performs the action will help you choose the right verb form. - Eliminate grammatically incorrect options.
If a sentence “sounds wrong” when read aloud, it often is. - Remember the roles of each part of speech.
Knowing what kind of word fits in a blank helps you determine whether it should be a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb. - Watch for parallelism.
In compound sentences, make sure verb forms match to maintain grammatical balance.
Final Reminders
Pay attention to context clues. Many questions will have hints in surrounding words or time expressions such as yesterday, at the moment, or by next week. These clues help determine which verb tense fits best.
If you encounter a question about parts of speech, analyze the sentence step by step. Ask yourself what role each word plays — is it naming something (noun), describing something (adjective), showing action (verb), or connecting ideas (conjunction)? Recognizing these functions will make it much easier to identify the correct answer.
Stay calm and confident even if you’re unsure of some items. Use the process of elimination — remove answers that sound awkward or grammatically incorrect, then choose the best one among the remaining options.
Once you finish the quiz, review your results carefully. Take note of the questions you got wrong and study the explanations provided. The more you analyze your errors, the more familiar the grammar patterns will become.
Lastly, keep practicing beyond this test. Try reading English books, articles, or even social media posts and observe how sentences are constructed. The more exposure you have to proper grammar, the more natural it becomes to use it yourself.