Grammar GMAS Review

In which sentence does the underlined group of words function as an adjective?

• I heard the telephone ringing, although the music was very loud.

• Harvey tried to learn the steps of the new dance, even though he didn't enjoy it.

• Every kid wanted to be first on the list, so they ran as fast as they could.

• Carla and Sue like to create sculptures that are made of found materials.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Read the sentence.

Fredrick and his twin brother speak several languages.

What kind of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the sentence that uses correct grammar.

• Not knowing what to do with her time, Amy went to the library.

• Wanting to run a marathon soon, new running shoes were needed.

• Feeling excited for Damari's party, it was hard to fall asleep.

• After just putting a coat of paint on the house, it began to rain.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Read the sentence.

Nate grabbed his new mountain bike and went for a long tough ride in the cool spring air.

Which adjective should be followed by a comma?

• new

• long

• tough

• cool

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Read the sentence.

My brother lives by many prinsipals, such as "never wake up when it's still dark outside."

Which of the following corrects the misspelled word in the sentence?

• principals

• prinsiples

• principles

• prinsapal

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

Read this sentence.

Many young adults put off learning how to make a budget, but they should take a second look at their lack of action.

Which word BEST replaces the underlined phrase to get rid of wordiness?

• reconsider

• renew

• return

• rearrange

Read the sentences.

(1) Although I had to save up for two months, I finally got tickets to see my favorite band in concert. (2) I couldn't believe that on the day of the show I couldn't find the tickets. (3) It turns out that my little brother had used them as a bookmark. (4) Fortunately, I found the book before the show with the tickets still in it.

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

In which sentence is the underlined group of words the subject of the sentence?

• The president of the United States must be on call twenty four hours a day.

• Lucille, who is Rachel's sister, couldn't make it to the party.

• The tiny baby ducklings followed the mother duckling down the road.

• Freddie said that his crazy little puppy chewed up his homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

• Tim, who lives farthest from the tennis courts, is never late because he is the coach's example of those of us who are often late.

• Because Time is never late, the coach uses him as an example for those of us who are often late and Tim lives farthest from the tennis courts.

• For those of us who are often late, the coach uses Tim's example because he is never late since he lives farthest from the tennis courts.

• Although Tim lives farthest from the tennis courts, he is never late so the coach uses him as an example for those of us who are often late.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Becoming frightened when the balloon popped, the baby screamed.

• Arriving at the mall early, none of the stores were open.

• After returning books to the library, there were some big late fees.

• Exploring the campgrounds, animals were seen looking for food.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C