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English Grammar and Connectors Guide
English Language
This document provides a comprehensive overview of English tenses, modal verbs, and a wide array of linking words categorized by their function (addition, contrast, cause and effect, etc.). It serves as a quick reference for grammatical structures and vocabulary to enhance written and spoken English.
Grammar
Vocabulary
Connectors
30 Questions
Easy
Ages 10+
Mar 19, 2026
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30 practice questions.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of English tenses, modal verbs, and a wide array of linking words categorized by their function (addition, contrast, cause and effect, etc.). It serves as a quick reference for grammatical structures and vocabulary to enhance written and spoken English. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
Which tense describes an action that is ongoing in the present?
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A
Simple Present
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B
Present Continuous
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C
Present Perfect
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D
Past Simple
2
The sentence 'I will have gone' is an example of which tense?
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A
Future Simple
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B
Future Continuous
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C
Future Perfect
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D
Past Perfect
3
What is the primary use of the modal verb 'can'?
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A
Past ability
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B
Strong obligation
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C
Ability or possibility
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D
Advice
4
Which modal verb is used for polite requests?
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A
May
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B
Must
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C
Should
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D
Could
5
The linking word 'Moreover' is used to introduce information that is:
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A
In contrast
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B
An example
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C
In addition
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D
A consequence
6
Which word is a synonym for 'Therefore' when showing a result?
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A
However
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B
Because
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C
Consequently
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D
Furthermore
7
To express a reason, which linking word category would you use?
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A
SO
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B
BUT
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C
BECAUSE
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D
AFTER
8
Which of these phrases is used to introduce an example?
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A
On the contrary
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B
Prior to
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C
For instance
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D
Likewise
9
The phrase 'Subsequent to' indicates an action that happens:
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A
Before
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B
During
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C
After
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D
Simultaneously
10
Which linking word is used to show a contrast?
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A
Moreover
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B
Therefore
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C
Nevertheless
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D
Hence
11
What is the use of the modal verb 'Must'?
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A
Possibility
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B
Advice
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C
Strong obligation
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D
Permission
12
The tense 'I had been going' is an example of:
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A
Past Perfect Continuous
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B
Present Perfect Continuous
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C
Future Perfect Continuous
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D
Past Continuous
13
Which word is used to express an opinion?
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A
Equally
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B
Indeed
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C
I believe
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D
Nevertheless
14
To show similarity, you might use the word:
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A
On the contrary
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B
Likewise
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C
However
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D
Due to
15
Which of these is a linking word for 'ADDITION'?
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A
Whereas
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B
Then
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C
Furthermore
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D
Because
16
The phrase 'To sum up' is used at the end of a discussion for:
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A
Introduction
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B
Elaboration
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C
Conclusion
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D
Contrast
17
What is the primary use of 'May'?
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A
Past ability
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B
Permission or possibility
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C
Strong obligation
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D
Advice
18
The example 'I was going' belongs to which tense category?
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A
Present Continuous
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B
Past Continuous
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C
Future Continuous
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D
Past Perfect
19
Which word is a synonym for 'As a result' when showing cause and effect?
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A
Moreover
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B
Prior to
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C
Thus
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D
For instance
20
The word 'Although' (not explicitly listed but implied by context of contrast) would be used to introduce:
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A
An addition
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B
A reason
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C
A concession
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D
A sequence
21
Which linking word category is 'Since' typically associated with?
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A
EXAMPLE
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B
SO
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C
BECAUSE
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D
AND
22
The phrase 'In the aftermath' indicates something that happens:
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A
Before an event
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B
During an event
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C
After an event
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D
As a cause
23
Which linking word is used to emphasize a point?
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A
Likewise
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B
For example
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C
Indeed
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D
Nevertheless
24
The sentence 'I have been going' is an example of which tense?
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A
Present Simple
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B
Present Continuous
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C
Present Perfect Continuous
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D
Past Continuous
25
What is the use of the modal verb 'Should'?
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A
Strong obligation
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B
Past ability
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C
Advice or recommendation
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D
Permission
26
Which word is used to show a difference between two things?
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A
Similarly
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B
Likewise
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C
Whereas
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D
Equally
27
The phrase 'To illustrate' is used to introduce:
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A
A reason
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B
An example
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C
A contrast
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D
A conclusion
28
Which tense describes a completed action in the past that has relevance to the present?
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A
Past Simple
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B
Past Continuous
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C
Present Perfect
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D
Past Perfect
29
The word 'Consequently' is used to show:
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A
Cause
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B
Effect
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C
Addition
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D
Contrast
30
Which of the following is a linking word for SEQUENCE?
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A
Because
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B
However
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C
Next
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D
So
