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WorksheetsACT Prep Grammar Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Either Casey or Brian _____ to school each day
a)
Drive
b)
Drives
2.
The (children) toys were all over the room.
a)
Children’
b)
Childrens’
c)
Children’s
3.
Do you know _________ this book belongs to?
a)
Who
b)
Whom
4.
Identify the prepositions in the sentence.
I was nervous about driving in Pittsburgh with all my friends in my car.
I was nervous about driving in Pittsburgh with all my friends in my car.
a)
About, in, in
b)
In, in
c)
In, with, in
d)
In, with
5.
Fix the sentence to make it parallel.
Global warming affects humans, the environment, and destroys animal habitats.
Global warming affects humans, the environment, and destroys animal habitats.
a)
humans, the environment, and animal habitats are being destroyed
b)
affects humans, affects the environment, and animal habitats
c)
affects humans, hurts the environment, and destroys animal habitats
6.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
While his pet chameleon watched Tom danced, all around his room.
b)
While his pet chameleon watched, Tom, danced all around his room.
c)
While his pet chameleon watched, Tom danced all around his room.
7.
Is this sentence is in active or passive voice?
The project will have been completed before the deadline.
The project will have been completed before the deadline.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
8.
Neither my brothers nor my dad _____ to go to the game Friday.
a)
Want
b)
Wants
9.
The (foxes) dens were destroyed by the flood.
a)
fox's
b)
foxes'
c)
foxes's
d)
foxs'
10.
________ shall I say is calling?
a)
Who
b)
Whom
11.
Identify the prepositions in the sentence.
Can you walk with me in the rain to the library?
Can you walk with me in the rain to the library?
a)
In, to
b)
Can, with, in
c)
With, to
d)
With, in, to
12.
Which sentence demonstrates proper parallel structure?
a)
Hank not only despised the way June chewed with her mouth open, but also finding her wet towels all over the bathroom floor.
b)
Not only did Hank despise the way June chewed with her mouth open, but he hated finding her wet towels all over the bathroom floor.
c)
Not only did Hank despise the way June chewed with her mouth open, but he also disliked finding her wet towels all over the bathroom floor.
13.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Genevieve my white chameleon was named "Smartest Reptile" at the pet show, and she deserved it.
b)
Genevieve, my white chameleon, was named "Smartest Reptile" at the pet show and she deserved it.
c)
Genevieve, my white chameleon, was named, "Smartest Reptile" at the pet show and she deserved it.
14.
Which sentence is in active voice?
a)
Several songs were performed during the 30 minute set.
b)
Many tourists were visiting the Eiffel Tower in May.
c)
The work will be finished by 5:00 PM.
d)
My project was destroyed by
the rain.
15.
A pride of lions _____ hunting down an antelope.
a)
Is
b)
Are
16.
The (drive-in) popcorn is better than the (move theater).
a)
Drive-ins', movie theater's
b)
Drive-in's, movie theater's
c)
Drives-in's, movie theater's
17.
Dave is the kind of person ________ my parents warned me about.
a)
Who
b)
Whom
18.
Identify the prepositions in the sentence.
Did you go with Abby to the store or did she go and you stayed at home?
Did you go with Abby to the store or did she go and you stayed at home?
a)
With, to, at
b)
With, to
c)
With
d)
To, at
19.
Which sentence demonstrates proper parallel structure?
a)
To protect her delicate hands, Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes, and refuses to clean the toilet
b)
When Diane takes her beagle for a walk, Bagel enjoys sniffing at garbage, fire hydrants, and lunging at squirrels.
c)
In preparation for her run, Alicia eats breakfast, applied sunscreen, and increased the volume on her iPod.
d)
After Amanda cashes her paycheck, the money goes to her savings account, cappuccino fund, and credit card balance.
20.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Chameleons however, continue to grow, throughout their lifetimes.
b)
Chameleons however, continue to grow throughout their lifetimes.
c)
Chameleons, however, continue to grow throughout their lifetimes.
21.
Is this sentence in active or passive voice?
By the time it plays on the radio, a song will have been remixed many times of times by producers.
By the time it plays on the radio, a song will have been remixed many times of times by producers.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
22.
Only one of my three dogs, my beagle Neptune, really _____ the beach.
a)
Likes
b)
Like
23.
The (deer) horns will begin growing in spring.
a)
Deers'
b)
Deer's
c)
Deers
24.
________ are you going to call to do the repairs?
a)
Who
b)
Whom
25.
Identify the prepositions in the sentence.
All the cars parked along the sidewalk on 4th Street got stuck in traffic before getting there.
All the cars parked along the sidewalk on 4th Street got stuck in traffic before getting there.
a)
On, in
b)
Along, on
c)
On, in, before
d)
Along, on, in, before
26.
Which sentence demonstrates proper parallel structure?
a)
We searched the basement, in the pantry, and the bedroom, but we could not find our cat, Snowflake.
b)
The steep incline made her thigh muscles throb, her back hurt, and the relentless sun burned her skin.
c)
Jin wants to find a school that is affordable, challenging, and he wants to live on-campus.
d)
Frustration with the coach, no recognition for her skills, and a dislike for the practice schedule made Kelsey quit the tennis team.
27.
Is this sentence in active or passive voice?
The teacher will have failed three students by the time the school year is over.
The teacher will have failed three students by the time the school year is over.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
28.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Though he never let it show, Lou was jealous of the bond between Michelle and her chameleon.
b)
I think your chameleon might be sick Claire
c)
That chameleon in fact, is very rude when visitors come.
29.
All of my goldfish in my lunchbox ________ been crushed.
a)
Has
b)
Have
30.
I don't like the (brides-maids) dresses, but don't tell the bride!
a)
Bride's-maids
b)
Brides-maid's
c)
Brides-maids'
d)
Bride-maids'
31.
Do you know ________ I should be looking for?
a)
Whom
b)
Who
32.
Identify the prepositions in the sentence.
Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go!
Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go!
a)
To
b)
Over, to, go
c)
Over, through, to
d)
Though, to
33.
Fix the sentence to make it parallel.
The candidate must have the following credentials: they must be honest, know about the issues, and have compassion for other people.
The candidate must have the following credentials: they must be honest, know about the issues, and have compassion for other people.
a)
They must be honest, can learn about the issues, and show compassion for other people
b)
They must show honesty, know about the issues, and be compassionate towards other people
c)
They must be honest, knowledgeable about the issues, and compassionate towards other people.
d)
No change
34.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Shawn sold me my first chameleon, he also helped me give it a name.
b)
Shawn sold me my first chameleon, and he also helped me give it a name.
c)
Shawn, sold me my first chameleon and he also helped me give it a name.
35.
Which sentence is in passive voice?
a)
Police have been notified of the disturbance by pedestrians.
b)
The director of the CIA has been aware of the security breech for some time.
c)
By the time the period is over, Kristen will have been working on her project for two hours.
d)
The snow had been falling for an hour by the time we left.
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