Can You Spot the Grammar Error?

10 Tricky Grammar Questions to Test Your Eye for Detail

Think you’ve got a sharp eye for grammar? Let’s put it to the test. In each sentence below, something’s not quite right—but it might not be obvious at first glance. Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

Some errors involve verb tenses, articles, prepositions, conditionals, or sentence structure—so stay alert!

✅ Grammar Quiz

Question 1
He suggested to meet at 3 p.m. after the meeting.
What’s the correct version?
A) He suggested to meet at 3 p.m.
B) He suggested meeting at 3 p.m.
C) He suggested meet at 3 p.m.
D) He suggested we meeting at 3 p.m.

Question 2
If she would have studied, she would have passed.
Choose the grammatically correct version:
A) If she would have studied, she would pass.
B) If she studied, she would have passed.
C) If she had studied, she would have passed.
D) If she has studied, she would pass.

Question 3
Neither the students nor the teacher have arrived.
What’s the correct fix?
A) Neither the students nor the teacher has arrived.
B) Neither the students nor the teacher have arrived.
C) Neither the student nor the teacher are arrived.
D) Neither the students nor the teacher were arrive.

Question 4
He’s looking forward to start his new job.
Which one is correct?
A) He’s looking forward to start
B) He’s looking forward starting
C) He’s looking forward to starting
D) He’s looking forward start

Question 5
This is the most unique design I’ve ever seen.
Which sentence is more grammatically appropriate?
A) This is the more unique design
B) This is the most unique design
C) This is a unique design
D) This is the very unique design

Question 6
Each of the participants have received their certificates.
Pick the best correction:
A) Each of the participants have received their certificates
B) Every participant have received their certificates
C) Each of the participants has received their certificates
D) Each participant have received their certificate

Question 7
I wish I am better at small talk.
Which one is correct?
A) I wish I am better
B) I wish I were better
C) I wish I was better
D) I wish I would be better

Question 8
By the time you get home, I finish cooking.
Choose the correct form:
A) I will be finish
B) I will have finished
C) I have finished
D) I will finish

Question 9
Let’s discuss about the new strategy tomorrow.
Pick the correct version:
A) Let’s discuss about the new strategy
B) Let’s discuss with the new strategy
C) Let’s discuss the new strategy
D) Let’s do a discussion about the new strategy

Question 10
She didn’t reply to the email, didn’t she?
Choose the correct tag:
A) did she?
B) doesn’t she?
C) hadn’t she?
D) didn’t she?

✨ Answer Key

1. ✅ B – He suggested meeting at 3 p.m.
2. ✅ C – If she had studied, she would have passed.
3. ✅ A – Neither the students nor the teacher has arrived.
4. ✅ C – He’s looking forward to starting his new job.
5. ✅ C – “Unique” is absolute. You can’t say “most unique.”
6. ✅ C – Each (singular) → has received
7. ✅ B – I wish I were better (subjunctive mood)
8. ✅ B – I will have finished (future perfect)
9. ✅ C – You discuss something, not "discuss about"
10. ✅ A – She didn’t reply... did she?

🎯 Score Breakdown

✅ 9–10 correct: Grammar Detective
You're spotting high-level grammar mistakes like a pro. Keep challenging yourself with advanced materials!

✅ 7–8 correct: Great Job
You’ve got a solid command of English—just polish a few tricky rules like tag questions and verb forms.

✅ 5–6 correct: Good Effort
You’re halfway there. Review conditionals, prepositions, and verb tenses to sharpen your accuracy.

✅ Below 5: Don't Worry—You're Learning!
These were advanced questions. Now that you’ve seen the patterns, you’re one step closer to mastering them.

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