From phrasal verbs to verb tenses to parts of speech, grammar is the structural organisation of words to form sentences that will carry the messages you want to convey. Practice the system of the English language through our quizzes.

There are only 26 letters in the English alphabet, however, there are up to 44 different sounds. We have long vowels, and short vowels, single consonants and double consonants, and of course those often broken ‘rules’ like ‘i before e, except after ‘c’. There’s no shortcut to master spelling, but doing our quizzes will go a long way to help.

A robust vocabulary is the key to improving all areas of communication. Acquisition of a large vocabulary will benefit you in school, in social situations and eventually at work. You will be able to understand others’ ideas, get more from reading texts, and be able to get your own thoughts and ideas across more effectively.

The techniques that writers use to express their ideas and enhance their writing are called ‘literary devices’. They enable a writer to highlight important concepts in a text, strengthen a narrative, and encourage reader connection to characters and themes. Literary devices can change the tone, pace and flow of your message, and convey a deeper meaning beyond what is actually written.

Test your knowledge of texts in this section. At Year 9-10 and 11-12 levels, you’ll be tested on how and why texts represent complex ideas, relationships and scenarios to relate to audiences. We’ll delve into the techniques used in contemporary literature or film, and focus on the way elements of style, tone, and mood are used to create deeper meaning. Whether you choose standard or advanced English in your final years, you’re sure to find quizzes here to help get you through, by constantly revising technique.

Through our quick but comprehensive quizzing, you’ll add extensive knowledge of Greek and Latin word roots to help you understand vocab that you may never have come across in your life. English uses many Greek and Latin roots, stems and prefixes. Beef up on these quizzes, and you’ll be amazed at your increased comprehension and appreciation of texts.

Quizzes that challenge you to write at the next level come into play from level 5-6 upwards. Finesse your writing style and prowess, understand the structure and language use required for persuasive texts and learn how to express your ideas and creativity effectively.

Comprehension is an active and complex process of extracting and constructing meaning from a text. The ability to understand what you hear or read is vital to decode, make connections and think deeply. Sure, maybe you can competently read words from a text, but without understanding or connection to what you are reading, then why bother?

Verbal Reasoning skills cover areas like analogy, cause and effect, logical sequence of words etc. Improving VR will allow students to develop perception, understanding and logical thinking. It is crucial to social independence and success in professional life. They are a key element in most secondary and selective school testing, although it’s not a topic necessarily taught in schools at all.