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WorksheetsGrammar Formative Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
Date
1.
Make the sentence passive:
She ordered a new fridge.
She ordered a new fridge.
a)
A new fridge was ordered.
b)
She was ordered a new fridge.
c)
A new fridge ordered she.
d)
She was a new fridge to order.
2.
Complete:
She ___ [see, already] this film 5 times this month.
She ___ [see, already] this film 5 times this month.
a)
didn't already see
b)
has already seen
c)
was already seen
d)
saw already
3.
Make the sentence passive:
He employs twenty people.
He employs twenty people.
a)
He is employed by twenty people.
b)
Twenty people are employed.
c)
Twenty people were employed.
d)
Twenty employed were people.
4.
Complete:
Tom ___ [break] his leg a week ago.
Tom ___ [break] his leg a week ago.
a)
has broken
b)
broked
c)
broke
d)
broken
5.
Complete:
I would have helped you if you ___ [ask] me.
I would have helped you if you ___ [ask] me.
a)
will ask
b)
ask
c)
have asked
d)
had asked
6.
Where should the commas go?
The deer head up ears alert listened for danger.
The deer head up ears alert listened for danger.
a)
The deer, head up, ears alert, listened for danger.
b)
The deer, head up ears alert, listened for danger.
c)
The deer head up ears alert, listened for danger.
d)
The deer head, up ears alert, listened for danger.
7.
What grammar convention is the RED text?
My teacher, Mr. Burton, gave us a quiz on Tuesday.
My teacher, Mr. Burton, gave us a quiz on Tuesday.
a)
-ing verb modifier
b)
absolute
c)
appositive
d)
prepositional phrase
8.
Where should the commas go?
Jumping up and down the little boy was excited.
Jumping up and down the little boy was excited.
a)
Jumping, up and down, the little boy was excited.
b)
Jumping, up and down the little boy was excited.
c)
Jumping up and down the little boy, was excited.
d)
Jumping up and down, the little boy was excited.
9.
Where should the commas go?
The dog ran across the yard his ears flapping his fur flying around him.
The dog ran across the yard his ears flapping his fur flying around him.
a)
The dog ran across the yard his ears flapping, his fur flying around him.
b)
The dog ran across the yard, his ears flapping, his fur flying around him.
c)
The dog, ran across the yard, his ears flapping his fur flying around him.
d)
The dog ran across the yard his, ears flapping, his, fur flying around him.
10.
What grammar convention is the RED text?
I laid down on the couch to take a nap.
I laid down on the couch to take a nap.
a)
-ing verb modifier
b)
absolute
c)
appositive
d)
prepositional phrase
11.
That guy ___ borrows my pencils in ELA never gives them back.
a)
that
b)
who
c)
whom
d)
is
12.
Adjectives are what?
a)
Words that describe nouns.
b)
Words that name a person, place, or thing.
c)
Words that show action.
13.
When do you use "too"?
a)
When saying where you are going.
b)
When saying you have 2 of something.
c)
When saying also or in addition.
14.
How do you decide whether or not a source is reliable?
a)
You analyze it for bias and see if the source is current.
b)
You see if you know the person who made it.
c)
You see what type of source it is.
15.
___ freezing in here!
a)
It's
b)
Its
16.
Most people think Mona is slightly loony.
Which word is the adverb?
Which word is the adverb?
a)
most
b)
think
c)
slightly
d)
loony
17.
Fill in the blank with the proper form of the verb in the PRESENT TENSE.
Julie and Joseph __________ the trash into the container for their chore.
Julie and Joseph __________ the trash into the container for their chore.
a)
jammed
b)
jams
c)
jamming
d)
jam
18.
How is the underlined word functioning?
The deserted town was said to have many ghosts.
The deserted town was said to have many ghosts.
a)
Verb
b)
Participle
c)
Gerund
19.
How is the underlined word functioning?
Kicking is frowned upon at the daycare.
Kicking is frowned upon at the daycare.
a)
Verb
b)
Participle
c)
Gerund
20.
How is the underlined word functioning?
Outdoor swimming pools are not very warm this time of year.
Outdoor swimming pools are not very warm this time of year.
a)
Verb
b)
Participle
c)
Gerund
21.
How is the underlined word functioning?
Katy was washing her clothes when her mom came home.
Katy was washing her clothes when her mom came home.
a)
Verb
b)
Participle
c)
Gerund
22.
How is the underlined word functioning?
The soccer team tried hard to keep the other team from scoring a goal.
The soccer team tried hard to keep the other team from scoring a goal.
a)
Verb
b)
Participle
c)
Gerund
23.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Cheering for the team is fun.
Cheering for the team is fun.
a)
subject
b)
subject complement
c)
direct object
d)
indirect object
24.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
He crossed the lake by floating in a canoe.
He crossed the lake by floating in a canoe.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
indirect object
d)
object of the preposition
25.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Watching fireflies on a summer night makes me think of my childhood.
Watching fireflies on a summer night makes me think of my childhood.
a)
subject
b)
subject complement
c)
direct object
d)
object of the preposition
26.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Sheila likes creating cakes for weddings.
Sheila likes creating cakes for weddings.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
indirect object
d)
object of the preposition
27.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Violent fighting ensued after the baseball game.
Violent fighting ensued after the baseball game.
a)
subject
b)
subject complement
c)
direct object
d)
indirect object
28.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
By taking the class online, Carrie avoided travel.
By taking the class online, Carrie avoided travel.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
indirect object
d)
object of the preposition
29.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
The greatest holiday tradition ever is baking gingerbread cookies.
The greatest holiday tradition ever is baking gingerbread cookies.
a)
subject
b)
subject complement
c)
direct object
d)
indirect object
30.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
While waiting for her friend at the coffee shop, Jessica enjoyed sipping her cappuccino.
While waiting for her friend at the coffee shop, Jessica enjoyed sipping her cappuccino.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
indirect object
d)
object of the preposition
31.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Even though she was worried about some of the dangerous animals, Cara decided to give safariing through the jungle a try.
Even though she was worried about some of the dangerous animals, Cara decided to give safariing through the jungle a try.
a)
subject
b)
subject complement
c)
direct object
d)
indirect object
32.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Even though she was worried about some of the dangerous animals, Cara decided to give safariing through the jungle a try.
Even though she was worried about some of the dangerous animals, Cara decided to give safariing through the jungle a try.
a)
subject
b)
subject complement
c)
direct object
d)
indirect object
33.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
While waiting for her friend at the coffee shop, Jessica enjoyed sipping her cappuccino.
While waiting for her friend at the coffee shop, Jessica enjoyed sipping her cappuccino.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
indirect object
d)
object of the preposition
34.
How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
The greatest holiday tradition ever is baking gingerbread cookies.
The greatest holiday tradition ever is baking gingerbread cookies.
a)
subject
b)
subject complement
c)
direct object
d)
indirect object
35.
Identify the infinitive - It's so lovely to go outside!
a)
to go
b)
outside
c)
so lovely
d)
no infinitive phrase
36.
Identify the gerund in the following sentence:
Reading is an important skill.
Reading is an important skill.
a)
is
b)
Reading
c)
Important
d)
Skill
37.
How is the underlined word functioning?
Kicking is frowned upon at the daycare.
Kicking is frowned upon at the daycare.
a)
Verb
b)
Participle
c)
Gerund
d)
Infinitve
38.
Identify the infinitive: Cole attempted to call home today.
a)
Cole
b)
attempted
c)
to call
d)
home today
39.
Find the VERB.
Melted snow is such a mess.
Melted snow is such a mess.
a)
melted
b)
snow
c)
is
d)
mess
40.
Find the PARTICIPLE.
The chastened child sat behind us.
The chastened child sat behind us.
a)
chastened
b)
child
c)
sat
d)
behind
41.
Find the verb.
The chastened child sat behind us.
The chastened child sat behind us.
a)
chastened
b)
child
c)
sat
d)
behind
42.
Find the PARTICIPLE.
The teacher's writing session was very helpful.
The teacher's writing session was very helpful.
a)
teacher's
b)
writing
c)
session
d)
was
43.
Is the participle past or present?
Her purring cat jumped on the fence.
Her purring cat jumped on the fence.
a)
present
b)
past
44.
Is the participle past or present?
The moaning elephant hidden in a corner made me sad.
The moaning elephant hidden in a corner made me sad.
a)
present
b)
past
45.
Is the participle past or present?
The moaning elephant hidden in a corner made me sad.
The moaning elephant hidden in a corner made me sad.
a)
present
b)
past
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