Grammar Simple Solutions Quiz #22 (85-88)

Choose the verb that agrees with the indefinite pronoun.

The family members ( was / were) participating in the Easter egg hunt.

• was

• were

Choose the pronoun that agrees with the collective noun.

The army showcased ( their / its ) advanced combat tank at the parade.

• their

• its

What are the adverbs in this sentence? Choose TWO.

I will sadly write you an infraction if you don't change your behavior soon.

• change

• write

• sadly

• you

• soon

Read the sentence. Is the underlined word a pronoun or an adjective?

The mess on that desk in the back row must be removed today.

• pronoun

• adjective

Evaluate the sentence below. What is wrong with the sentence.

Clara and Victoria spent hours studying for the test, and she got an A+.

• Pronoun use is vague

• There are capitalization errors.

• Subject-verb agreement is incorrect.

• There are punctuation errors.

Read the sentence. The underlined reflexive pronoun is incorrect. What should the pronoun be?

There is no one with as much determination as yourself!

• herself

• you

• we

• himself

Choose the sentence that has no errors.

• The Elmwood Park Zoo

• The Elmwood Park Zoo has many animals and.

• The Elmwood Park Zoo has many animals.

• Also, the Elmwood Park Zoo.

Choose the sentence that is a fragment.

• The Elmwood Park Zoo is located in Norristown, PA.

• Located in Norristown, PA.

• The Philadelphia Zoo costs between $19.00 and $24.00 to enter.

• You have to pay for parking at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Read the sentence.

Manny and Alex knew they were in trouble when they saw that their supply of water was depleted.

Based on context clues, what does depleted mean?

• saved

• used up

• folded in half

• agriculture

What is the antecedent in the sentence below?

Will you be able to order yourself Chipotle on Grub Hub?

• Will

• you

• yourself

• Grub Hub