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Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, each with a clear explanation of the rule behind the answer.

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Why a grammar quiz works better with explanations

Getting a comma splice or a misplaced modifier marked wrong tells you very little about why it was wrong. A grammar quiz with explanation shows the rule right after each answer, so you can correct the same mistake in your next paragraph.

  • Focus each quiz on one grammar topic, such as verb tense, pronoun case or punctuation.
  • Read the explanation even when you answered correctly, since it may confirm a rule you guessed.
  • Rewrite each missed sentence yourself before moving on to the next question.
  • Return to missed questions after a day or two to see whether the rule has stuck.
Example grammar quiz questions with explanations
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun? (a) Between you and I, the plan works. (b) Between you and me, the plan works.(b). The preposition 'between' takes object pronouns, so 'me' is correct, not the subject pronoun 'I'.
True or false: A comma splice joins two independent clauses with only a comma.True. Two complete sentences joined by a comma alone form a comma splice, which you can fix with a period, a semicolon or a conjunction.
Choose the correct verb: Neither of the girls ___ ready to leave. (was / were)was. 'Neither' used this way is singular, so the verb agrees with a singular subject.
Is this sentence correct? 'Walking to class, the bell rang.'No. The modifier 'walking to class' should describe the person, so write 'Walking to class, I heard the bell ring.'
Short answer: How do 'affect' and 'effect' differ in everyday writing?'Effect' is usually the noun meaning a result, while 'affect' is usually the verb meaning to influence. Deciding which part of speech fits tells you which word to use.
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Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation of the grammar rule, so a wrong answer teaches you something instead of just marking you down.

Built from your own material

Questions come from the PDFs, slides, notes or photographed pages you upload, so the quiz matches what your class actually covered.

Three question types

Mix multiple choice, true/false and open short-answer questions to check recognition and then recall of the same grammar point.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page from your grammar unit.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, or combine them in one quiz.

Answer and read the explanations

Work through the quiz, then review the rule behind each answer and redo the ones you missed.

Explanations matter most when you write them down in your own words. After each set, rewrite one missed sentence correctly and note the rule it followed, then return to those questions later to check whether the pattern sticks.

Use the quiz at the start of each study session to review last week's topic before moving to something new. Short, repeated practice on one rule at a time is easier to retain than a long review at the end of the unit.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a grammar quiz have?

Ten to fifteen questions on a single topic is a practical range for one sitting. Keeping the set focused makes it easier to read each explanation and connect it to the rule.

Does reading the explanation help more than just checking the answer?

Yes, because the explanation names the rule you missed, and that rule is what you need to apply to new sentences. Try rewriting a missed sentence yourself before moving on.

Can I export the quiz?

PDF and DOCX export are included with Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export come with Pro. The free plan lets you study the quiz in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.

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