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Semester Test Grammar Review

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.
a)
after
b)
before
c)
there is no comma
2.
In a compound sentence with a semicolon, the independent clauses must be __________________.
a)
related
b)
unrelated
c)
different
3.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
4.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a semicolon?
a)
compound sentence
b)
 complex sentence
c)
simple sentence
5.
When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.
a)
subordinating conjunction
b)
coordinating conjunction
c)
correlative conjunction
6.
If I am going to create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction, I must also include a _________________.
a)
period
b)
semicolon
c)
comma
7.
Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?
He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.
a)
before for
b)
after for
c)
before yet
d)
after yet
8.
What punctuation is missing in the following compound sentence?
I don't like my meat overcooked and tough nor do I like my milk warm.
a)
semicolon
b)
comma
c)
period
9.
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Take Kleenex with you for your nose is sure to run and drip during the play.
a)
before for
b)
after for
c)
before and
d)
after and
10.
What punctuation is missing in the following sentence?
Kids are a lot of work they are also a ton of fun.
a)
comma
b)
period
c)
semicolon
11.
What punctuation is missing in the following sentence?
All students have the potential to be successful they just need someone to believe in them.
a)
semicolon
b)
comma
c)
period
12.
Where should the semicolon go in the following compound sentence?
I've been teaching at Canfield for 11 years I coached the first five years too.
a)
before for
b)
after for
c)
before I
d)
after I
13.
Where should the semicolon go in the compound sentence below?
I love playing volleyball I improve every week.
a)
before I
b)
after I
c)
before every
d)
after every
14.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
15.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or movies?
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.
Does this sentence need a comma?
She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy.
a)
Yes
b)
No
18.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Every day was happy and every night was peaceful.
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.
A compound sentence is split by...
a)
a comma and conjunction
b)
just a conjunction
c)
just a comma
d)
a subordination conjunction
20.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense. 
The weather today will be cool, ____ it will be rainy.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
and
d)
so
21.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
yet
d)
for
22.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

nor

d)

yet

23.

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

24.

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

25.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

but

d)

yet

26.
What conjunction should be used in this sentence? 
I know I should wear sunscreen, _____ I always forget. 
a)
for
b)
and
c)
yet
d)
so
27.
Mr. Jim is a contractor, _______ he knows the construction business.
a)
so
b)
and
c)
but
28.
Deserts are harsh and dry, ________ many plants grow there.
a)
for
b)
so
c)
yet
29.
We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ________, it rained so we stayed home.
a)
hence
b)
furthermore
c)
however
30.

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

31.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
32.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" My mom told me to clean my room, or I won't be able to go to the movies with my friends."

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

33.
Is the following clause Independent or Dependent? 
Because I lost the big game last night.
a)
Independent 
b)
Dependent 
34.
Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)
a)
It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog 
b)
Because, If, So that, Even though, Since
c)
For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But 
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
35.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

36.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
The amazing sprinter ran and jumped during his big race.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
37.
A simple sentence has 2 or more Independent clauses.
True or false?
a)
True 
b)
False 
38.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?

Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard, but he doesn't realize that he will never catch them.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

39.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
Hulk Smashing should be an Olympic sport, so Mrs. Musto can take home the gold. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
40.
A Compound Sentence contains at least how many independent clauses?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
41.
Is the following clause independent or dependent? 
It is important to study each and every night. 
a)
Independent 
b)
Dependent 
42.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
I would go with you to the game, but I have plans to go skydiving on the same night. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
43.
True or False?
The following sentence is a Simple Sentence.
Kelsey and Emily are excited to see the episode of The Walking Dead. 
True or false? 
a)
True 
b)
False 
44.
True or False?
The following sentence is a Compound Sentence. 
Pumpkin Spice lattes should be a part of every diet, or they should be served during every meal!
a)
True 
b)
False 
45.

What's the subject of this sentence?


My teacher helps me learn.

a)

My teacher

b)

helps me

c)

learn

46.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Six birds flew into the tree.

a)

Six birds

b)

the tree

c)

flew

47.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Sam and Tim played football outside.

a)

Sam and Tim

b)

outside

c)

played

48.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Our class went to Art last week.

a)

Our class

b)

Art

c)

went

49.

What's the subject of this sentence?


The toy store is my favorite place to shop.

a)

The toy store

b)

favorite

c)

to shop

50.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Sara's pink jacket is very soft.

a)

Sara's pink jacket

b)

soft

c)

Sara's

51.

What's the subject of this sentence?


My brother and sister help me do my homework.

a)

My brother and sister

b)

help me

c)

My brother

52.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Wes and Will are twins.

a)

Wes and Will

b)

twins

c)

Wes

53.

What's the subject of this sentence?


My football team won all of our games!

a)

My football team

b)

My football

c)

won

54.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Pam's kitten is cute and fluffy.

a)

Pam's kitten

b)

cute and fluffy

c)

Pam

55.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Tim's new shoes are red and black.

a)

Tim's new shoes

b)

red and black

c)

shoes

56.

What's the subject of this sentence?


The slide is wet because it rained last night.

a)

The slide

b)

wet

c)

last night

57.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Our school is the best school, ever!

a)

Our school

b)

best

c)

ever

58.

What's the subject of this sentence?


The big yellow school bus took the kids to the zoo.

a)

The big yellow school bus

b)

bus

c)

zoo

59.

What's the subject of this sentence?


Bobby and Luke played on the same soccer team.

a)

Bobby and Luke

b)

played

c)

soccer team

60.

To find the subject of a sentence...


We ask... ________ or _________ is the sentence is about?

a)

Who? What?

b)

When? Where?

c)

Why? How?

61.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Mary has two dogs.
a)
Mary
b)
has
c)
dogs
d)
two
62.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Brandy's new hairstyle looked amazing.
a)
Brandy
b)
hairstyle
c)
looked
d)
new
63.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Boys sometimes act silly around girls.
a)
act
b)
silly
c)
boys
d)
around
64.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Jason reads books about monsters.
a)
Jason
b)
monsters
c)
books
d)
reads
65.
Find the verb in this sentence.
My dogs are always barking.
a)
dogs
b)
always
c)
barking
d)
My
66.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Dr. Nelson finally found a cure for measles.
a)
found
b)
Dr. Nelson
c)
cure
d)
measles
67.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Can I get another soda?
a)
get
b)
soda
c)
another
d)
I
68.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Can you eat all of that?
a)
of
b)
that
c)
you
d)
eat
69.
Find the verb in this sentence.
My mom is pretty.
a)
My
b)
mom
c)
pretty
d)
is
70.
Find the verb in this sentence.
I need help with my homework.
a)
homework
b)
I
c)
with
d)
need
71.
Find the verb in this sentence.
I work in a post office.
a)
office
b)
work
c)
I
d)
in
72.
Find the verb in this sentence.
The family lives in Austin.
a)
Austin
b)
family
c)
The
d)
lives
73.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Eddy plays basketball every Thursday.
a)
plays
b)
basketball
c)
Thursday
d)
every
74.
Find the verb in this sentence.
I don't like raisins.
a)
I
b)
raisins
c)
don't
d)
like
75.
Find the verb in this sentence.
I am a student at LBMS.
a)
LBMS
b)
am
c)
student
d)
I
76.
Find the verb in this sentence.
He is my grandfather.
a)
grandfather
b)
He
c)
is
d)
my
77.
Find the verb in this sentence.
I am leaving Temple, TX tomorrow night.
a)
Temple
b)
night
c)
leaving
d)
tomorrow
78.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Next week my cousin is arriving from Colorado.
a)
arriving
b)
Colorado
c)
cousin
d)
week
79.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Can I leave my bag here?
a)
my
b)
I
c)
bag
d)
leave
80.
Find the verb in this sentence.
Don't worry, have the same problem.
a)
worry
b)
same
c)
problem
d)
Don't
81.
Before you turn in your test
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
82.
When I was five, I started kindergarten
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
83.
We like to put up decorations
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
84.
Even if it looks harmless
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
85.
Since you know a lot about math
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
86.
Please listen to my side of the story
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
87.
Once I finish making dinner
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
88.
Before you turn in your test, go over your work carefully
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
89.
We like to put up decorations so all the trick-or-treaters will come to our house
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
90.
I started kindergarten
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
91.
Your're coming with me, whether you like it or not
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
92.
Once I finish making dinner, I will help you with your homework
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
93.
Even if it looks harmless, a snake may be poisonous
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
94.
Before you get upset, please listen to my side of the story
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
95.
So all the trick-or-treaters will come to our house
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
96.
The dog ran through the woods it chased the deer up the hill.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
97.
In the middle of the night
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
98.
The wind blew the leaves in the yard.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
99.
Found myself a new truck.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
100.
My uncle plays the drums he is in the band.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
101.
Everyday after school, Jeff completes his homework.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
102.
The band marched in the parade people cheered loudly.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
103.
Ate a delicious meal with his family.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
104.
My grandparents went on vacation, they will be home in two weeks.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
105.
In the afternoon, the birds.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
106.

What word needs a capital letter?

The young boy, carlos, was crying

a)

boy

b)

carlos

c)

crying

107.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I wanted to go to the store. My mom took me

b)

I wanted to go. to the store My mom took me?

c)

I wanted to go to the store? My mom took me.

d)

I wanted to go to the store. My mom took me.

108.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Why do you want to be a teacher! when you grow up.

b)

Why do you want to be a teacher? when you grow up?

c)

Why do you want to be a teacher when you grow up?

d)

Why do you want to be? a teacher when you grow up.

109.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

i had a terrific weekend with my family.

b)

i had a terrific weekend with my family?

c)

I had a terrific weekend with my family.

d)

i had a terrific weekend. with my family.

110.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

In some parts of texas, you might see blue flowers.

b)

in some parts of texas, you might see blue flowers?

c)

in some parts of Texas, you might see blue flowers.

d)

In some parts of Texas, you might see blue flowers.

111.

Which is the best way to write the sentence?

a)

The bluebonnet has been a favorite flower in texas

b)

The bluebonnet has been a favorite flower in texas.

c)

the bluebonnet has been a favorite flower in Texas.

d)

The bluebonnet has been a favorite flower in Texas.

112.

What change should be made to this sentence?

Every Spring, people look forward to the return of the texas Bluebonnet.

a)

change texas to Texas

b)

change Spring to spring

c)

change Bluebonnet to bluebonnet

d)

make all the above changes

113.

What change should be made to this sentence?

the bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas.

a)

change Texas to texas

b)

change state to State

c)

make no changes

d)

change the to The

114.

What change should be made to this sentence?

Bluebonnets bloom for march until may.

a)

change march to March

b)

change may to May

c)

change Bluebonnets to bluebonnets

d)

both A and B

115.

Which sentence has correct punctuation?

a)

Why did you go without me!

b)

Why did you go without me.

c)

Why did you go without me?

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