If You Can Complete This Test Without Making A Mistake, You’re Smarter Than 95% Of People

We talk our native languages everyday. Therefore, majority of the time, we don’t pay much attention to the grammar we use. As part of our second nature, we let our attention slip and don’t allocate any focus on those simple rules that are the basis of our very language.

Do you consider your grammar to be above average? Do you want to see if it actually is? Put your mind to the test with this simple quiz.

Many individuals can’t complete the task without making at least one mistake. You may be one of the few who actually can! Go on, clear your mind and find out if you fall in the 5% category of exceptional individuals.

1. Let’s start with the basics and we’ll build our way up. This first one can be a warm up for the rest. Fill in the blank, “Sorry, but these shoes are ___ expensive”. Is it “too” or “to”?

Almost all of you should get this one. It’s the basic high school grammar rules that have been embedded in our brains since we can remember.

2. This one can be a little tricky, considering we don’t differentiate much between the two on an everyday basis. “Claire kissed ___ yesterday?” Is it “who” or “whom”?

The correct answer is “who”! If you didn’t get it right, don’t stress yourself too much. It’s actually a bit more challenging than it seems.

3. Let’s brush up on those who/whom skills: “ ___ should we invite to the party?”.

The answer is who again. If you got it wrong a second time, it’s okay. Third time is usually the charm anyway.

4. Here’s a common grammar mistake. Many people struggle in telling apart the difference between “affected” and “effected.” Let’s see if you can get it right. “The storm severely ________ millions of people.” What do you think…is it “affected” or “effected”?

The answer is affected! Here’s a tip: affected is usually used as a verb while effected tends to take on a noun form.

5. Let’s see if you can put that little tip to use. Here’s another affected/effected scenarios. Go for it! “The students wanted to ________ change on the campus.” What do you think…is it “affect” or “effect”?

The answer is actually effect! Give yourself a pat on the back if you answered correctly, cause it wasn’t the easiest of the bunch!

6. On to the next one. “Who ate all the donuts ____ I bought this morning?” Is it “which” or “that”?

The correct answer is “that”.

7. Can you figure this one out? “Neither one of us ___ capable of winning.” What do you think should go in the blank, “is” or “are”?

The answer is “are”. Remember “is” is used in a singular context and this sentence involved two individuals.

8. You’re almost done. Here’s the last one: “She is one of those doctors who _____ house calls.” What do you think, should it be “make” or “makes”?