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WorksheetsGrammar review 2
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The United States Civil War was fought from 1861-1865.
a)
sentence
b)
fragment
c)
run-on
2.
Abraham Lincoln was the president of the United States at the time he was the country's 16th president.
a)
sentence
b)
fragment
c)
run-on
3.
A war fought over states' rights and slavery.
a)
sentence
b)
fragment
c)
run-on
4.
People were forced to choose a side, brothers were often on opposite sides.
a)
sentence
b)
fragment
c)
run-on
5.
Before you could see it.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
6.
Billy and Joe went kayaking, Billy and Joe love to kayak.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
7.
When we were young, naive, and full of idealism about people and life.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
8.
As I raced toward the finish line, I turned to check the runner behind me.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
9.
To own your own business, you must be motivated and organized.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
10.
Money does not guarantee happiness, happiness comes from the heart.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
11.
Books are our friends; they take us to foreign places and provide many hours of fun and relaxation.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
12.
Having both parents working is really hard kids need to be driven to school and picked up later.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
13.
Like many Americans, we own two foreign cars we have had too many problems with American-made cars.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
14.
The house contained four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a sun room, a library, and a kitchen.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
15.
We purchased a sofa that had a high back and very contemporary lines.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
16.
Forest Fires (destroys, destroy) millions of trees each year.
a)
destroys
b)
destroy
17.
He (is, are) reading about space travel.
a)
is
b)
are
18.
Your idea (makes, make) sense to me.
a)
makes
b)
make
19.
The children (shares, share) their toys
a)
shares
b)
share
20.
I (does, do) my homework faithfully.
a)
does
b)
do
21.
Janelle (does, do) play in the sand.
a)
does
b)
do
22.
Among the shrubs (was, were) a tiny kitten.
a)
was
b)
were
23.
(Has, Have) rabbits destroyed your garden this summer?
a)
has
b)
have
24.
Here (is, are) the garden chairs for your party.
a)
is
b)
are
25.
(Is, Are) the eighth graders organizing the school picnic?
a)
Is
b)
Are
26.
The fangs of a rattlesnake (carries, carry) poison to its prey.
a)
carries
b)
carry
27.
(Does, Do) marigolds bloom in the spring?
a)
Does
b)
Do
28.
A nest of hornets (was, were) in the barn.
a)
was
b)
were
29.
Everybody (was-were) asked to be quiet.
a)
was
b)
were
30.
In a marathon, few of the starters (finishes-finish) the race.
a)
finishes
b)
finish
31.
Sixty days (is-are) not enough time to complete the project.
a)
is
b)
are
32.
All of the workers (is-are) receiving their bonus.
a)
is
b)
are
33.
It (don’t-doesn’t) make any difference
a)
don't
b)
doesn't
34.
The value of cars and motorcycles (has-have) increased.
a)
has
b)
have
35.
The principal and her husband (is-are) honored guests
a)
is
b)
are
36.
Either the pitcher or the base runners (was-were) caught napping.
a)
was
b)
were
37.
One of my friends (believe-believes) in E.S.P.
a)
believes
b)
believe
38.
There (was-were) several dents in the car.
a)
was
b)
were
39.
The girls and Louise (doesn’t-don’t) want to drive that long distance.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
40.
The army (is-are) conducting maneuvers in March.
a)
is
b)
are
41.
Measles (is-are) a disease most children experience.
a)
is
b)
are
42.
Everyone in all the classes (is-are) turning in his or her registration forms today.
a)
is
b)
are
43.
Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
vehicle,
b)
worked,
c)
Fortunately,
d)
The sentence does not need commas
44.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
45.
Which is the correct use of commas?
a)
,Well I suppose.
b)
Well I, suppose.
c)
Well, I suppose.
46.
Which is the correct use of commas?
a)
Coffee, tea sugar, milk eggs
b)
Coffee tea sugar milk eggs
c)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, and eggs
d)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk and eggs
47.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
48.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
49.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
50.
The "F" in FANBOYS stands for...
a)
for
b)
fun
c)
from
d)
yet
51.
The "A" in FANBOYS stands for...
a)
another
b)
about
c)
and
d)
any
52.
The "N" in FANBOYS stands for...
a)
never
b)
nor
c)
not
d)
nope
53.
The "B" in FANBOYS stands for...
a)
boo
b)
but
c)
before
d)
between
54.
The "O" in FANBOYS stands for...
a)
out
b)
other
c)
over
d)
or
55.
The "Y" in FANBOYS stands for...
a)
your
b)
you
c)
yet
d)
yesterday
56.
The "S" in FANBOYS stands for...
a)
soon
b)
sore
c)
some
d)
so
57.
Which if these is an example of a COMPOUND SENTENCE?
a)
The dangers of smoking are well know. Many people continue to smoke anyway.
b)
A planner helps you stay organized, so you should consider using one.
58.
What conjunction should be used in this sentence?
The concert was really fun, _____ it was too bad the weather was not better.
The concert was really fun, _____ it was too bad the weather was not better.
a)
and
b)
for
c)
but
d)
so
59.
What conjunction should be used in this sentence?
I know I should wear sunscreen, _____ I always forget.
I know I should wear sunscreen, _____ I always forget.
a)
for
b)
and
c)
yet
d)
so
60.
What conjunction should be used in this sentence?
Do you want to go to Valley Fair, _____ do you want to go to Six Flags?
Do you want to go to Valley Fair, _____ do you want to go to Six Flags?
a)
but
b)
yet
c)
nor
d)
or
61.
Which of these is a compound sentence?
a)
Ms. Krieg won American Idol and was very happy.
b)
Mr. Adam's was kicked out in the first round, so he went home and ate a ton of ice cream.
62.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes
b)
No
63.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
64.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or movies?
Should I go to the mall or movies?
a)
Yes
b)
No
65.
Does this sentence need a comma?
She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy.
She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy.
a)
Yes
b)
No
66.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Every day was happy and every night was peaceful.
Every day was happy and every night was peaceful.
a)
Yes
b)
No
67.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Eric got an A on the spelling test, _____ he had studied hard.
a)
or
b)
yet
c)
for
d)
but
68.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Brianna did not set the table, _____ she dried the dishes later.
a)
or
b)
so
c)
but
d)
nor
69.
What conjunction should be used in this sentence?
I know I should wear sunscreen, _____ I always forget.
I know I should wear sunscreen, _____ I always forget.
a)
for
b)
and
c)
yet
d)
so
70.
We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ________, it rained so we stayed home.
a)
hence
b)
furthermore
c)
however
71.
You need to put more effort into your work; ___________, you won’t get a passing grade.
a)
besides
b)
otherwise
c)
accordingly
72.
We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ________, it rained so we stayed home.
a)
hence
b)
furthermore
c)
however
73.
She is a very smart girl ________, it’s not at all surprising that she gets such good grades.
a)
therefore
b)
nevertheless
c)
also
74.
The politician is too old to be our president; __________, he is not trustworthy.
a)
nonetheless
b)
moreover
c)
thus
75.
Which one is the correct use of a semicolon?
a)
We have paid our dues we expect all; the privileges listed in the contract.
b)
We have paid our dues we expect; all the privileges listed in the contract.
c)
We have paid our dues; we expect all the privileges listed in the contract.
76.
This year's fair was the best one ever!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
77.
I will ride the Tilt-a-Whirl next, or I will go to the game booths.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
78.
When the magician disappeared, the entire crowd gasped.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
79.
I thought the bearded lady looked ridiculous!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
80.
Gina loves the Ferris wheel, but she is afraid to ride the roller coaster.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
81.
The magician at the magic show made two doves appear from his hat!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
82.
Because it started to get chilly outside, I got some hot cocoa to drink.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
83.
The line for the House of Mirrors was pretty short, so I decided to do that first.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
84.
I didn't win the pie throwing contest, nor did I win the water gun race.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
85.
What is the DEPENDENT clause in the sentence below?
While he eats lunch, he talks about what he will eat for dinner.
While he eats lunch, he talks about what he will eat for dinner.
a)
While he eats lunch,
b)
he talks about what he will eat for dinner.
86.
What is the DEPENDENT clause in the following sentence?
Since fourth grade, she'd kept a running list of them and liked to reread it to see if she could get the stories to go further in her head.
Since fourth grade, she'd kept a running list of them and liked to reread it to see if she could get the stories to go further in her head.
a)
She'd kept a running list of them and liked to reread it to see if she could get the stories to go further in her head.
b)
Since fourth grade,
87.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is dependent or independent.
Because she is holding the microphone so close to her face, each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow.
Because she is holding the microphone so close to her face, each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
88.
Identify the DEPENDENT clause in the following sentence:
Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then to a walk after what seemed like forever.
Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then to a walk after what seemed like forever.
a)
Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then to a walk
b)
after what seemed like forever
89.
Identify the DEPENDENT clause in the following sentence:
You shouldn't lie to yourself either if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
You shouldn't lie to yourself either if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
a)
You shouldn't lie to yourself either
b)
You shouldn't lie to yourself either if
c)
if you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
d)
you don't lie to anyone else in the world.
90.
Identify the INDEPENDENT clause in the following complex sentence:
Each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow because she is holding the microphone so close to her face.
Each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow because she is holding the microphone so close to her face.
a)
Each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow
b)
because she is holding the microphone so close to her face.
91.
Identify the INDEPENDENT clause in the following complex sentence:
He talks about what he will eat for dinner while he eats lunch.
He talks about what he will eat for dinner while he eats lunch.
a)
while he eats lunch.
b)
He talks about what he will eat for dinner
92.
What is the INDEPENDENT clause in the following sentence?
As I walked outside for recess, he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.
As I walked outside for recess, he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.
a)
As I walked outside for recess,
b)
he was almost certain there'd be a gold star next to his name when he returned.
93.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Although Cheetos are her favorite, Mrs. Nelson will still eat Doritos.
Although Cheetos are her favorite, Mrs. Nelson will still eat Doritos.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
94.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Mrs. Nelson is probably a NY Giants fan since she has their logo on her desktop background.
Mrs. Nelson is probably a NY Giants fan since she has their logo on her desktop background.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
95.
Why do you need to cite information?
a)
to avoid plagiarism
b)
so that a paper is longer
c)
so that a paper takes more time to complete
d)
so someone else doesn't steal my work
96.
If available, what piece of information is the first thing that should go in a citation?
a)
author's name
b)
page number
c)
website article title
d)
website title
97.
If the source is a book, what two pieces of information are put in the citation?
a)
author and page number
b)
author and book title
c)
book title and page number
d)
website title and author
98.
True or False?
When citing a book, put a comma between the author's name and page number.
When citing a book, put a comma between the author's name and page number.
a)
False
b)
True
99.
Select which in-text citation is PROPERLY DONE from the options below.
a)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).
b)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)
c)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)
d)
(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately
100.
A book with page numbers written by Lori Ratliff...
Which citation is INCORRECT?
Which citation is INCORRECT?
a)
English rocks (Ratliff 14).
b)
According to Ratliff, English rocks (14).
c)
Ratliff asserts that English rocks (14).
d)
English rocks (Ratliff, 14).
101.
Use these when you want to leave out any words in a quotation.
a)
Quotation marks
b)
Ellipses
c)
Brackets
d)
Parentheses
102.
We can see evidence of bias when he calls the government "misguided and completely irresponsible." (Daniels 23)
a)
The period should be after the last parentheses.
b)
The "M" in misguided should be capitalized.
c)
There should be a comma between Daniels and "23" in parentheses.
d)
There is no change the sentence is correct.
103.
Nick realises that he was "alone again in the unquiet darkness" (Fitzgerald, 25).
a)
The period should be inside the quotation marks.
b)
There should not be a comma in parentheses.
c)
There should be a comma after darkness.
d)
There should not be a page number.
104.
He has ______ apples _________ pack in his lunch.
a)
to, too
b)
too, two
c)
two, to
105.
I’m __________ tired _________walk _____ the store.
a)
too, to, two
b)
to, two, too
c)
too, to , to
106.
I have _______ finish __________ books by Friday.
a)
to, two
b)
to, too
c)
too, to
107.
Eunjing and Cindy forgot _______ books in ______ lockers.
a)
There, there
b)
Their, their
c)
They're, they're
108.
Once upon a time, _______________ were three little pigs. ______________ was Curly. He was the oldest. _______________ was Wurly. He was the smartest. And then _______________ was Flo. She was everyone's favorite pig.
a)
there, there, there, there
b)
their, their, their, their
c)
they're, they're, they're, they're
d)
there, their, they're, there
109.
Even _______________ mother loved Flo the best. Curly, Wurly and Flo lived with _______________ mother in an apartment building in Cedar City. _______________ apartment was on the 7th floor. The pigs didn’t mind this because _______________ was an elevator that opened right in front of _______________ apartment door.
a)
there, there, there, there, there
b)
their, their, their, their, their
c)
they're, they're, they're, they're, they're
d)
their, their, their, there, their
110.
It was on the days that _______________ elevator wasn’t working that the pigs suffered. _______________ little hoofs would be aching by the time they reached _______________ apartment. _______________ mother would have to have little hoof baths waiting for her three little pigs when they finally reached the top. Of course, Flo always got the warmest hoof bath because she was _______________ mother’s favourite.
a)
there, there, there, there, there
b)
their, their, their, their, their
c)
they're, they're, they're, they're, they're
d)
their, their, their, there, their
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