WorksheetsLanguage Mechanics Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the correct homophone: She purchased a beautiful new gown ______ the dance.
a)
for
b)
four
2.
Sophia passed out papers, so I didn't have to worry about anyone not getting a copy
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
3.
Incorrect or Correct?
I like birds, fish, and cats.
I like birds, fish, and cats.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
4.
Choose the correct homophone: Walking down the _____ to get married can be scary.
a)
I'll
b)
aisle
c)
isle
5.
Choose the correct punctuation for the words in blue. Wasnt watching the puppy chasing its tail
a)
Wasn't, its
b)
Wasnt, it's
c)
Was'nt, its
d)
No errors
6.
Fill in the blank with the best coordinating conjunction:
I want to sleep in, _____ I have to go to school.
I want to sleep in, _____ I have to go to school.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
nor
d)
and
7.
What is the best way to combine the following sentences:
Carla, and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher.
They couldn't do their homework.
Carla, and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher.
They couldn't do their homework.
a)
Carla and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher, so they couldn't do their homework.
b)
Carla and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher.
c)
They couldn't do their homework. They weren't paying attention to the teacher.
d)
When Carla and Bob couldn't do their homework, they gave their attention to the teacher.
8.
Choose the correct homophone: Though he was already tired, the farmer had to ___the seeds.
a)
so
b)
sew
c)
sow
9.
Choose the correct punctuation for the words in blue. Nell liked Winstons fathers car.
a)
Winston's, fathers
b)
Winstons, father's
c)
Winston's, father's
d)
No errors
10.
Choose the correct contraction form of the phrase: you are
a)
you're
b)
your'e
c)
youre
11.
Choose the correct contraction form of the phrase: could have
a)
couldve
b)
could've
c)
couldv'e
12.
Name the punctuation: " "
a)
apostrophe
b)
comma
c)
parenthesis
d)
quotation marks
13.
What two things make a sentence?
a)
Subject (noun) + Verb
b)
Subject + Noun
c)
Subject (noun) + Adjective
d)
Verb + Adverb
14.
Choose the correct punctuation for the blank: I will have three things on my sandwich __ ham slices, cheese, and mayo.
a)
: colon
b)
; semicolon
c)
, comma
d)
( ) parenthesis
15.
As she moved into the area called Grand Banks.
The Titanic received reports that icebergs were drifting in the area.
The Titanic received reports that icebergs were drifting in the area.
a)
Because she moved into the area called the Grand Banks, the Titanic received reports that icebergs were drifting in the area.
b)
As she moved into the area called Grand Banks the Titanic received reports that icebergs were drifting in the area.
c)
As she moved into the area called Grand Banks, the Titanic received reports that icebergs were drifting in the area.
d)
As she moved into the area called Grand Banks ; the Titanic received reports that icebergs were drifting in the area.
16.
Choose the correct punctuation for the blank: I need to buy the following items: milk_eggs_bread_and peanut butter.
a)
: colon
b)
; semicolon
c)
, comma
d)
( ) parenthesis
17.
Choose where the comma goes in the following sentence: "If you want to go outside" said Mrs. Clark "you must wear your raincoats."
a)
after outside and after Clark
b)
after after outside and after must
c)
after said and after wear
d)
after said and after Clark
18.
What type of clause is in blue: Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
19.
Incorrect or Correct?
After, I am done with my poem I can come to hang out.
After, I am done with my poem I can come to hang out.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
20.
Choose the correct antonym for the word in blue: The clothes are not clean.
a)
dirty
b)
spotless
21.
Choose the correct antonym for the word in blue: The homework is not hard.
a)
easy
b)
difficult
22.
Choose the correct antonym for the word in blue: The party is not noisy.
a)
loud
b)
quiet
23.
Choose the correct punctuation for the words in blue. The schools principal couldnt come to the concert.
a)
school's, couldn't
b)
schools, couldn't
c)
school's, couldnt
d)
No errors
24.
What type of clause is in blue:
The teacher who lives next door to Rob is Mrs. Johnson.
The teacher who lives next door to Rob is Mrs. Johnson.
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
25.
Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for that part of the sentence in blue.
During the terrible storm several large limbs fell on the road
During the terrible storm several large limbs fell on the road
a)
storm, several
b)
storm; several
c)
storm.several
d)
Correct as is
26.
Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for that part of the sentence in blue.
I am trying to decide on one of the following specials: Spanish, computer, or literature.
I am trying to decide on one of the following specials: Spanish, computer, or literature.
a)
specials, Spanish
b)
specials. Spanish
c)
specials; Spanish
d)
Correct as is
27.
Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for that part of the sentence in blue.
Yosemite National park is knows for its beautiful scenery and interesting wildlife.
Yosemite National park is knows for its beautiful scenery and interesting wildlife.
a)
yosemite national park
b)
Yosemite National Park
c)
Yosemite national Park
d)
Correct as is
28.
Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for that part of the sentence in blue.
Yes, we need to be on time for the movies!
Yes, we need to be on time for the movies!
a)
Yes. We need to be on time for the movies!
b)
Correct as is
c)
Yes, We need to me on time for the movies!
29.
Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for that part of the sentence in blue.
My favorite time of the year is summer, it is when I am able to relax and have a lot of fun.
My favorite time of the year is summer, it is when I am able to relax and have a lot of fun.
a)
My favorite time of the year is summer. it is when I able to relax and have a lot if fun.
b)
My favorite time of the year is summer; it is when I am able to relax and have a lot of fun
c)
Best as is
30.
Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for that part of the sentence in blue.
Whenever I am tired I like to take a nap.
Whenever I am tired I like to take a nap.
a)
Whenever I am tired, I like to take a nap.
b)
Whenever I am tired; I like to take a nap.
c)
Best as is
31.
We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
32.
I bought a new puppy it was so cute
a)
puppy; it
b)
puppy. it
c)
correct as is
33.
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars.
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director.
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director.
a)
Orson Wells, a famous actor and film director, produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars.
b)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars, he is a famous actor and film director.
c)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars and Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director.
d)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars.
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director.
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director.
34.
Megan is my neighbor.
Megan attends Martin High School.
Megan attends Martin High School.
a)
Megan attends Martin High School ,and Megan is my neighbor.
b)
Megan is my neighbor she attends Martin High School
c)
Megan, my neighbor, attends Martin High School.
d)
Megan is my neighbor because she attends Martin High School.
35.
Choose the option that best combines all of the information contained in the sentences below:
The tree branch fell on the roof.
The roof was leaking.
We repaired the roof.
The tree branch fell on the roof.
The roof was leaking.
We repaired the roof.
a)
After we repaired the roof the leak stopped.
b)
The tree branch fell on the leaking roof.
c)
The leaking roof needed to be repaired after the tree branch fell on it.
d)
We repaired the roof after a falling branch caused it to leak.
36.
What is the best way to combine the following sentences:
Willie liked the puppy he saw at the pet store.
He plans on buying it tomorrow.
Willie liked the puppy he saw at the pet store.
He plans on buying it tomorrow.
a)
Willie liked the puppy he saw at the pet store and plans on buying it tomorrow.
b)
Willie liked the puppy he saw at the pet store and plans on buying the puppy.
c)
Willie liked the puppy he saw at the pet store, plans on buying it tomorrow.
d)
The pet store let Willie buy the puppy.
37.
Should we start class now? Shall we wait for everyone?
a)
Should we start class now, or shall we wait for everyone?
b)
Should we start class now, nor shall we wait for everyone?
c)
Should we start class now; or shall we wait for everyone?
38.
What is the best way to combine the following sentences:
Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.
Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.
Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.
Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.
a)
Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.
b)
Mike and Sue have new jobs.
c)
Mike and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.
d)
Mike and Sue must start their new jobs soon.
39.
Bailey waited for the train
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
40.
Incorrect or Correct?
My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the, party.
My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the, party.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
41.
Fill in the blank with the best subordinating conjunction:
___________ you wrote the best poem, you win the prize money.
___________ you wrote the best poem, you win the prize money.
a)
In order to
b)
So that
c)
Since
d)
Although
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