WorksheetsELA 1st Semester Grammar
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Verbal Irony
a)
when the reader knows something that a character doesn’t
b)
when you say the opposite of what you mean
c)
when what happens is opposite of what is expected
d)
when the character says something that the other character didn’t expect
2.
Dramatic Irony
a)
when the reader knows something that a character doesn’t
b)
when you say the opposite of what you mean
c)
when what happens is opposite of what is expected
d)
when the character says something that the other character didn’t expect
3.
Situational Irony
a)
when the reader knows something that a character doesn’t
b)
when you say the opposite of what you mean
c)
when what happens is opposite of what is expected
d)
when the character says something that the other character didn’t expect
4.
The thief arrested for the robbery evaded the security guard. Explain the function of the verbal.
a)
gerund describing “thief”
b)
participle modifying “thief”
c)
infinitive as a subject
5.
Jamal’s confusing message did nothing to solve the mystery. Explain the function of the verbal.
a)
gerund as direct object
b)
participle describing “nothing”
c)
infinitive modifying “nothing”
6.
The politician’s broken promises were all that the voters remembered.
Explain the function of the verbal.
Explain the function of the verbal.
a)
participle modifying “politician’s”
b)
participle modifying “promises”
c)
infinitive as subject
7.
The show offers everyone a chance to be a millionaire.
Explain the function of the verbal.
Explain the function of the verbal.
a)
infinitive as an adverb
b)
participle as an adjective
c)
gerund as a noun
8.
Missing the lecture every day was hurting his grade. Explain the function of the gerund.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
objext of the preposition
d)
predicate nomitave
9.
Completing the obstacle course is harder than it looks.Explain the function of the gerund.
a)
subject
b)
direct object
c)
objext of the preposition
d)
predicate nomitave
10.
What is the reason for your application?
a)
indicative
b)
imperative
c)
interrogative
d)
subjunctive
11.
My grade will be based on how much I paid attention in class and how much I studied.
a)
indicative
b)
imperative
c)
conditional
d)
subjunctive
12.
Take me to your family reunion, Tina.
a)
indicative
b)
imperative
c)
conditional
d)
subjunctive
13.
If I were you, I would stand closer to the curb.
a)
indicative
b)
imperative
c)
conditional
d)
subjunctive
14.
When the old house next door falls in, the fire department will remove the debris.
a)
indicative
b)
imperative
c)
conditional
d)
subjunctive
15.
The best performing students were taken to the Atlanta Zoo.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
16.
Jason always carries the puppy’s water when they are traveling.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
17.
Beautiful giraffes roam the savannah.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
18.
The award was accepted with honor.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
19.
Which sentence has no errors?
a)
John, my oldest brother has recently accepted a job with Apple.
b)
John, my oldest brother has recently accepted, a job with Apple.
c)
John my oldest brother, has recently accepted a job with Apple.
d)
John, my oldest brother, has recently accepted a job with Apple.
20.
Which sentence has no errors?
a)
The next door neighbor, and I did not go to Augusta today.
b)
The next door neighbor and I, did not go to Augusta today.
c)
The next door neighbor and I did not go to Augusta today.
d)
The next door neighbor and I did not go, to Augusta today.
21.
Which sentence has no errors?
a)
She left Albany, Georgia, on January 18, 2013 and returned in the fall of that same year.
b)
She left Albany, Georgia on January 18, 2013, and returned in the fall of that same year.
c)
She left Albany Georgia, on January 18, 2013, and returned in the fall of that same year.
d)
She left Albany, Georgia, on January 18, 2013, and returned in the fall of that same year.
22.
Which sentence has no errors?
a)
The rest, of the show, however, was a disaster.
b)
The rest of the show however, was a disaster.
c)
The rest of the show, however was a disaster.
d)
The rest of the show, however, was a disaster.
23.
Which sentence has no errors?
a)
Even though, there are three rows of desks, the students do not have anywhere, to sit.
b)
Even though there are three rows of desks, the students do not have anywhere, to sit.
c)
Even though there are three rows of desks, the students do not have anywhere to sit.
d)
Even though, there are three rows of desks the students do not have anywhere to sit.
24.
Which sentence has no errors?
a)
“Are there any questions?” asked Mrs. Morrison, “before we begin our test?”
b)
“Are there any questions” asked Mrs. Morrison, “before we begin our test?”
c)
“Are there any questions,” asked Mrs. Morrison, “before we begin our test?”
d)
“Are there any questions,” asked Mrs. Morrison “before we begin our test?”
25.
Which sentence uses the ellipsis correctly?
a)
I wish you would . . . . . oh, oh, never mind.
b)
I wish you would . . . oh, oh, never mind.
c)
I wish you would . oh . . oh . . . never mind.
d)
I wish you would . . oh, oh, never mind.
26.
Which is NOT punctuated correctly?
a)
Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane, I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain.
b)
Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane; I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain.
c)
Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane. I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain.
d)
Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane, and I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain.
27.
Examine the mood of each. Determine which answer choice is correctly written.
a)
If he is older, he would understand our concern.
b)
If he be older, he would understand our concern.
c)
If he were older, he would understand our concern.
d)
If he was older, he would understand our concern.
28.
Examine the mood of each. Determine which answer choice is correctly written.
a)
The teacher insists that everyone takes a ten-minute break.
b)
The teacher insists that everyone would take a ten-minute break.
c)
The teacher insists that everyone take a ten-minute break.
d)
The teacher insists that everyone were to take a ten-minute break.
29.
Examine the mood of each. Determine which answer choice is correctly written.
a)
It's critical that people will begin to conserve energy. Try carpooling or riding your ten-speed to work – anything to save gas.
b)
It's critical that people begin to conserve energy. They should try carpooling or riding their ten-speeds to work – anything to save gas.
c)
It's critical that people should begin to conserve energy. Try carpooling or riding your ten-speed to work – anything to save gas.
d)
It's critical that people beginning to conserve energy. Try carpooling or riding your ten-speed to work – anything to save gas.
30.
Examine the mood of each. Determine which answer choice is correctly written.
a)
To keep the hitter off balance, a pitcher needs to use good off-speed pitches. Then she should surprise the hitter with a fastball or a hard slider.
b)
To keep the hitter off balance, a pitcher needs to use good off-speed pitches. To surprise the hitter with a fastball or a hard slider.
c)
To keep the hitter off balance, a pitcher needs to use good off-speed pitches. Then surprise the hitter with a fastball or a hard slider.
d)
To keep the hitter off balance, a pitcher needs to use good off-speed pitches. Then surprises the hitter with a fastball or a hard slider.
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