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Grammar Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
2.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
3.

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

a)

Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

b)

Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

c)

Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

d)

Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.

4.

Read this sentence.

The customer service representative was asked to deal with customers kindly, professionally, and in a helpful manner.


In this sentence, how is kindly, professionally, and in a helpful correctly written?

a)

as it is

b)

kindly, professionally, and helpfully.

c)

kindly, to be professional, and helpful.

d)

customers kindly, to be professional, and to be helpful.

5.

Read this sentence.

Going to school, riding a bike, and to spend time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.


How is this sentence correctly written?

a)

as it is

b)

To go to school, to ride a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

c)

School, riding bikes, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

d)

Going to school, riding a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

6.

Read this sentence.

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and try to find better ways of predicting them.


How is this sentence correctly written?

a)

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and to try to find better ways of predicting them.

b)

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and tried to find better ways of predicting them.

c)

as it is

d)

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and trying to find better ways of predicting them.

7.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.


Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

a)

learning

b)

to learning

c)

learned

d)

no change

8.

When Noodle, the poodle, realized that the leash meant a bath, not a walk to the park, he growled, pulled, and _______.

a)

was leaping like a fish on the line

b)

he was leaping like a fish on a line

c)

leaped like a fish on a line

d)

decided to leap like a fish on a line

9.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.

b)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.
10.
Which sentence below uses parallel structure? 
a)
A.The manager wanted staff who arrived on time, smiled at the customers, and didn’t snack on the chicken nuggets.
b)
A.The manager wanted staff who arrived on time, would be smiling at the customers, and would not be snacking on the chicken nuggets.
c)
A.The manager wanted staff who arrived on time, smiled at the customers, and no snacking on the chicken nuggets.
11.
What is the BEST way to combine sentences 8 and 9?
(8) I sat on my front step. (9) I looked across the street.
a)
I sat and looked on my front step and across the street.
b)
I sat on my front step and looked across the street.
c)
I sat on my front step, and I looked across the street.
d)
I sat and looked on my front step across the street.
12.
What is the correct way to write sentences 8 and 9? (8) This means he can go to the mall. (9) Whenever he wants.
a)
This means he can go to the mall whenever he wants.
b)
This means he can go to the mall, whenever, he wants.
c)
This means, he can go to the mall, whenever he wants.
d)
Sentences 8 and 9 are correct.
13.
What is the correct way to write sentences 7 and 8? (7) Even though they are uncomfortable. (8) Safety goggles should be worn at all times. 
a)
Even though they are uncomfortable, safety goggles should be worn at all times.
b)
Even though they are uncomfortable, but safety goggles should be worn at all times.
c)
Even though they are uncomfortable, and safety goggles should be worn at all times.
d)
Sentences 7 and 8 are correct.
14.
What is the BEST way to combine sentences 10 and 11? (10) Bill and Phil became partners. (11) They started their own shoe business.
a)
Bill and Phil became partners, they started their own shoe business.
b)
Bill and Phil became partners when they started their own shoe business.
c)
Bill and Phil became partners, so they started their own shoe business.
d)
Bill and Phil became partners and then started their own shoe business.
15.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 24 and 25? (24) He made his way steadily down. (25) A grin began to spread over his face.
a)
Since he made his way steadily down with a grin, it began to spread over his face.
b)
He made his way steadily down because a grin began to spread over his face.
c)
As he made his way steadily down, a grin began to spread over his face.
d)
He made his way steadily down a grin began to spread over his face.
16.
What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound-Complex sentence?
1) Josslyn was 10 minutes late.
2) She ran to class.
3) Her presentation was today.
a)
She ran to class, so Josslyn was 10 minutes late because her presentation was today.
b)
Josslyn was 10 minutes late, so her presentation was today because she ran to class. 
c)
Josslyn was 10 minutes late, so she ran to class because her presentation was today.
d)
Her presentation was today, so Josslyn was 10 minutes late because she ran to class.
17.
What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try.
2) It is very frustrating. 
a)
I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try. It is very frustrating. 
b)
I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try; it is very frustrating. 
c)
I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try and  is very frustrating.
d)
I can't seem to start my Christmas shopping early no matter what I try, but it is very frustrating. 
18.
What is the best way to combine these sentences with an Appositive Phrase?
1) Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
2) 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. 
19.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
Denise prefers to eat chicken or fish; I’m a vegetarian.
b)
Denise prefers to eat chicken or fish: I’m a vegetarian.
c)
Denise prefers to eat chicken or fish, I’m a vegetarian.
20.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
The centerpieces had her favorite flowers. Roses, carnations, and daisies.
b)
The centerpieces had her favorite flowers; roses, carnations, and daisies.
c)
The centerpieces had her favorite flowers: roses, carnations, and daisies.
d)
A, B, and C are all correct.
21.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
Please give me some time I do not want to be rushed.
b)
Please give me some time; I do not want to be rushed.
c)
Please give me some time, I do not want to be rushed.
22.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
They were missing a few things on their camping trip, namely; they forgot sunscreen, towels, and firewood.
b)
They were missing a few things on their camping trip; namely, they forgot sunscreen, towels, and firewood.
c)
They were missing a few things on their camping trip, namely: they forgot sunscreen, towels, and firewood.
23.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
On our last trip we stayed in: Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.
b)
On our last trip we stayed in Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.
c)
On our last trip we stayed in Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; and Orlando, Florida.
24.
I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies. 
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
25.
If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded. 
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
26.
It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
27.
My mother texted me four times in the last 15 minutes ___ she is worried about the weather. 
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
28.
My dog is one of those crazy dogs who (chases chase) sticks all day.
a)
chases
b)
chase
29.
Anything you (want wants) to do today will help.
a)
want
b)
wants
30.
One of my teachers (is are) getting married.
a)
is
b)
are
31.
The shoes in that store (is are) expensive.
a)
is
b)
are
32.
His parents (plays play) bridge every Tuesday.
a)
plays
b)
play
33.
My sister, who (is are) very smart, is getting a scholarship.
a)
is
b)
are
34.
Everyone (is are) going to the big game.
a)
is
b)
are
35.

Forest Fires (destroys, destroy) millions of trees each year.

a)

destroys

b)

destroy

36.

He (is, are) reading about space travel.

a)

is

b)

are

37.

(Does, Do) marigolds bloom in the spring?

a)

Does

b)

Do

38.

From the roof of the porch (hangs, hang) several baskets of geraniums.

a)

hang

b)

hangs

39.
Jeff and Isabel planned (his and her, their) wedding.
a)
his and her
b)
their
40.

What is the ANTECEDENT in this sentence? The children wanted to play, so they grabbed the ball.

a)

children

b)

they

c)

grabbed

d)

ball

41.

What is the ANTECEDENT in this sentence? Dad said he would be working in the basement.

a)

Dad

b)

said

c)

he

d)

basement

42.

What is the ANTECEDENT in this sentence? Lianna thought she would like to try out for the school play.

a)

Lianna

b)

thought

c)

she

d)

school

43.

What is the ANTECEDENT in this sentence? That car is known for its reliability.

a)

That

b)

car

c)

known

d)

its

e)

reliability

44.
What is the antecendent in this sentence?
Jinx liked the dancing she saw on television.
a)
Jinx
b)
dancing
c)
she 
d)
television
45.
What is the pronoun in this sentence?
The principal was on vacation so Jinx could not see him.
a)
principal
b)
vacation
c)
see
d)
him
46.
What is the pronoun in this sentence?
Jinx left some music at the office. It was on a CD.
a)
Jinx
b)
music
c)
It
d)
CD
47.
What is the antecedent in these sentences?
The students did not want to dance. They liked the trampoline.
a)
The students
b)
dance
c)
They
d)
trampoline
48.
What is the pronoun in these sentences?
The students did not want to dance. They liked the trampoline.
a)
The students
b)
dance
c)
They 
d)
trampoline
49.
Everyone complained that (his/her, their) food was cold.
a)
his/her
b)
their
50.
All of my brothers earned (his, their) degrees from the University of Delaware.
a)
his
b)
their

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