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WorksheetsFall 2018 Semester Exam Review (Language Usage)
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In which sentence is the simple subject blue?
a)
The orange flower grew tall.
b)
The orange flower grew tall.
2.
In which sentence is the simple predicate red?
a)
The horse ran in the field.
b)
The horse ran in the field.
3.
In which sentence is the simple subject blue?
a)
Our family is going camping.
b)
Our family is going camping.
4.
In which sentence is the simple predicate red?
a)
The fire truck zoomed down the road.
b)
The fire truck zoomed down the road.
5.
In which sentence is the simple predicate red?
a)
Ten monkeys chatter in the trees.
b)
Ten monkeys chatter in the trees.
6.
Which of these words would probably be the simple predicate of a sentence?
a)
Sue
b)
little
c)
carefully
d)
draws
7.
Which of these words would probably be the simple predicate of a sentence?
a)
worked
b)
men
c)
today
d)
group
8.
The train was late. Identify the predicate.
a)
The
b)
Late
c)
Train
d)
Was
9.
My mom loves to eat pizza. The simple predicate is ___.
a)
Loves
b)
To eat
c)
Pizza
d)
Mom
10.
The game was over. The simple subject is ___.
a)
Over
b)
The game
c)
Game
d)
Was
11.
Charles laughed when Ally sneezed. Which question do you ask if you are trying to figure out the predicate?
a)
What did Charles do?
b)
What did Ally do?
c)
Who laughed?
d)
Who sneezed?
12.
The giraffe ate many leaves. What question do you ask if you are trying to figure out the subject?
a)
What did the giraffe do?
b)
Who ate many leaves?
13.
The giraffe ate many leaves. The subject is ___.
a)
Leaves
b)
Giraffe
14.
Charles laughed when Ally sneezed. The predicate is ___.
a)
Laughed
b)
Sneezed
15.
I am sleepy after lunch. The predicate is ___.
a)
Sleepy
b)
Lunch
c)
Am
d)
I
16.
Find the simple predicate in the following sentence:
The crazy clown did run down the street.
The crazy clown did run down the street.
a)
did
b)
did run
c)
did run down
d)
clown
17.
What is the simple predicate in the following sentence?
My grandmother mixes the flour and sugar to make cookies.
My grandmother mixes the flour and sugar to make cookies.
a)
My
b)
flour
c)
cookies
d)
mixes
18.
What is a simple subject?
a)
who or what the sentence is about without any describing words
b)
the verb without any describing words
19.
What is the simple subject in the following sentence?
Four young soldiers led the troops into battle.
Four young soldiers led the troops into battle.
a)
four
b)
soldiers
c)
young
d)
led
20.
What is the simple subject in the following sentence?
Last week's fire was started by a candle on her birthday cake.
Last week's fire was started by a candle on her birthday cake.
a)
fire
b)
week's
c)
started
d)
cabdle
21.
Use a comma to offset ________ words or phrases.
a)
concluding
b)
introductory
c)
important
d)
quoted
22.
Use a comma between _______ or more items in a list.
a)
three
b)
one
c)
two
d)
no
23.
Which sentence shows commas seperating items in a list?
a)
The tree, is very tall old and green.
b)
I need to visit my mother, wash my car, and buy six stamps.
c)
Joe likes to drink Coke, Pepsi and tea.
d)
Mark's favorite shoes are, Nike Brooks and Asics.
24.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating independent clauses (compound sentence)?
a)
We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie, theater.
b)
They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.
c)
We will go to the restaurant now, for we are very hungry.
d)
I do not, like biology nor do I like chemistry.
25.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating independent clauses (compound sentence)?
a)
Jack does not like math nor does, Sue.
b)
They will go to the, store now for they need school supplies.
c)
Dan can go to the park or, he can go to the mall.
d)
James wants to leave now, yet we must wait for his little brother.
26.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating extra information about the subject?
a)
My mother, on the other hand, does not like chocolate.
b)
My brother a 26, year old male is watching TV.
c)
I am ready for my dad a hard, working man to come home.
d)
Daniel, Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.
27.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating extra information about the subject?
a)
The car a 1967 ford mustang, is very fast.
b)
When school ends today at 3:15 p.m. we, will play soccer.
c)
Gold watches for example, are going on sale today.
d)
Tanner, my teacher, is wearing a gray shirt.
28.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating extra information about the subject?
a)
John, my friend is sitting on that chair.
b)
My favorite color, navy blue, is very popular.
c)
My brother on the other hand, does not like milk.
d)
My car a 2008, Honda Accord is very fast.
29.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating a quotation from the rest of the sentence?
a)
"We need to buy more sugar" she said, "before it runs out.
b)
"I am tired" he, muttered.
c)
He said, "We need to lower taxes!"
d)
"If I don't wake up in time" he whispered, "I will be in trouble."
30.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating a quotation from the rest of the sentence?
a)
The boy watched his mother, and wondered "Could I ever be that strong?"
b)
"Today, will be rainy" the weatherman said with a frown.
c)
"I hope we have time for snack" said, the child.
d)
"Okay," spoke the teacher excitedly, "Time's up!"
31.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating an introductory word?
a)
Yes, I would like more water please.
b)
Sorry we, do not have enough room.
c)
Well I hope the problem will be fixed, soon.
d)
However I am, very good at math
32.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating an introductory word?
a)
However I am very good, at math.
b)
Unfortunately we do not have, enough time.
c)
Wait, is there another way?
d)
Yes I, would like more water please.
33.
Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
I like to play basketball, volleyball, and baseball.
I like to play basketball, volleyball, and baseball.
a)
To separate items in a series.
b)
After the greeting and closing in a personal letter.
c)
To separate thousands, millions, billions, etc.
34.
Which comma rule is represented in this sentence?
The Alouette satellite was launched in 1962, and the Anik satellite was launched in 1972.
a)
separate introductory parts of sentences from the main sentence
b)
separate items in a list
c)
used with coordinators (FANBOYS) to separate two complete ideas
d)
separate ideas that interrupt the flow of the sentence
e)
separate direct quotes
35.
Which comma rule is represented in this sentence?
At the store, she bought Slim Jims, Mountain Dew, and Snowballs.
a)
separate introductory parts of sentences from the main sentence
b)
separate items in a list
c)
used with coordinators (FANBOYS) to separate two complete ideas
d)
separate ideas that interrupt the flow of the sentence
e)
separate direct quotes
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