Grammar Pretest_May 3 & 4

Adverbs modify all of the following EXCEPT:

• verbs

• adjectives

• nouns

• adverbs

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following sentences includes an infinitive phrase acting as an adverb?

• To travel is the only thing on her mind.

• The best book to help you understand fairy tales is titled Once Upon a Time.

• Katherine braved the windstorm to search for her lost dog.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the sentences below includes an adverbial phrase?

• Joshua intended to write a novel during his break.

• Aisling is planting a vegetable garden.

• Darius is running 5 miles a day.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the best revision of the sentence below.

Lexi likes playing, to laugh, and especially reading books.

• Lexi likes to play with her dog, laughing, and especially reading The Hunger Games.

• Lexi likes playing, laughing, and especially reading.

• Playing, laughing at a joke, and especially reading books are things that Lexi enjoys.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Choose the best revision of the sentence below.

Cameron likes to give TedTalks, speaking in accents, and makes people laugh.

• Giving TedTalks, speaking with an accent, and to make students laugh are all things that Cameron does well.

• Cameron likes giving TedTalks, impersonating Gru, and entertaining classmates.

• Cameron likes to give TedTalks, impersonating Gru, and making people laugh.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A