CSS English chapter 2: Grammar · Nouns, pronouns and determiners MCQs with answers
By Team Megalecture · Updated 4 Nov 2026
44 exam-style questions on Grammar · Nouns, pronouns and determiners, each with the answer and a short explanation. Ten of them are below to try. The chapter test draws ten fresh questions each time and is marked the moment you finish, with your score by topic.
Ten Grammar · Nouns, pronouns and determiners questions with answers
Try each one, then open the answer. These ten stay the same; the test draws new ones every time.
1. Which revision removes the ambiguity in: The coach told the captain that he would lead the side?
A
The coach informed the captain that he was to lead the side.
B
The coach told the captain, "You will lead the side."
C
The coach told the captain that he was going to lead the side.
D
The captain was told by the coach that he would lead the side.
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Answer: B. Direct speech with you makes it clear that the captain will lead. The other versions still leave he open to two readings.
2. ____ of the twins has a different teacher.
A
Several
B
All
C
Each
D
Many
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Answer: C. The singular verb has shows that a singular determiner is needed. Each takes a singular verb, while Several, All and Many take plural verbs.
3. We have a ____ journey ahead of us.
A
two-hour
B
two-hours
C
two hours'
D
two hour's
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Answer: A. A number used as an adjective before a noun is hyphenated and stays singular: a two-hour journey.
4. ____ Himalayas contain some of the highest peaks on earth.
A
A
B
An
C
No article
D
The
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Answer: D. Names of mountain ranges are plural proper nouns and take the.
5. Choose the correct plural of passer-by.
A
passer-bys
B
passers-bys
C
passers-by
D
passer-by's
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Answer: C. The plural is made on the noun passer, and the adverb by stays unchanged.
6. He lives by ____ in a small flat near the river.
A
himself
B
him
C
himselves
D
his self
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Answer: A. By himself means alone, and himself is the correct singular reflexive form.
7. Choose the correct plural of criterion.
A
criterions
B
criteria
C
criterias
D
criteriae
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Answer: B. Criterion is a Greek noun whose plural is criteria. The -ae ending belongs to Latin nouns such as formula (formulae).
8. Which of these nouns is always singular in form and meaning?
A
scissors
B
cattle
C
scenery
D
thanks
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Answer: C. Scenery is an uncountable singular noun. Scissors, cattle and thanks are always plural.
9. Between you and ____, the plan is risky.
A
I
B
myself
C
mine
D
me
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Answer: D. After a preposition (between) the object pronoun me is used.
10. Choose the correct sentence.
A
The luggage was too heavy to carry.
B
The luggages were too heavy to carry.
C
The luggage were too heavy to carry.
D
A luggage was too heavy to carry.
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Answer: A. Luggage is uncountable: it takes no plural -s, no a, and a singular verb.
Grammar · Nouns, pronouns and determiners: questions students ask
How many Grammar · Nouns, pronouns and determiners MCQs are there?
44, each with the answer and a short explanation, across 3 topics: Articles and determiners, Pronouns and reference, Nouns: number, countability and forms. Every chapter test draws ten of them, so you can take it many times.
Is the CSS English chapter 2 test free?
Yes. The test, the answers and the explanations are free and need no sign-up. Sign in only if you want your scores kept across devices.
How is the chapter test marked?
The moment you press Finish: your score, the right answer and an explanation for every question, and the ones you got wrong saved in My mistakes to retry.
