WorksheetsGrammar 2020
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 21mins
In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary."
Aunt Lillian had frozen four quarts of her
homegrown strawberries, but she lost them after
the hurricane was knocking out power for eight days.
froze
had lost
knocked
No change is necessary
Because Sammy had been eating all of the chocolate mint ice cream before she got home, Roxanne whacked him over the head.
ate
was eating
had eaten
No change necessary
In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.”
Carlos pawed at his hair and shook his head, but
he can not dislodge the giant spider tangled in
his curls.
was pawing
was shaking
could not
No change necessary
Grandpa planted a backyard garden, hoping that it was helping with the high cost of food.
will help
would help
helped
No change is necessary
In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.”
When Gretchen was a freshman, she wanted to
major in biology, but after her first rat dissection,
she couldn’t change her major fast enough.
had been
was wanting
cannot
No change necessary
Everyone is sleeping soundly when Brendan dropped the glass pitcher of lemonade on the stone tiles of the kitchen floor.
had been sleeping
slept
would sleep
No change is necessary
In the items that follow, choose the option that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, choose “No change is necessary.”
Ancient Egyptians spent their entire lives preparing
for their death and burial. Today, however, people
are thinking that such arrangements are morbid
and impolite to discuss.
were spending
think
would be
No change necessary
Read this sentence from a book review.
While the book, having sat unnoticed in bookstores for months before the holiday season, was read and enjoyed by few, the movie version was a huge hit.
Which use of ellipses best preserves the purpose of the original sentence?
While the book was read . . . before the holiday season, the movie version was a huge hit.
While the book was read and enjoyed by few . . . the movie version was a huge hit.
While the book was read and enjoyed by few . . . for months before the holiday season, the movie version was a huge hit.
While the book was read and enjoyed by few, having been sitting unnoticed in bookstores for months before the holiday season . . .
Read the sentence.
“We need to call Uncle Al,” my brother reminded me, “before he goes to work.”
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to replace the underlined words?
“We need to call Uncle Al,” — “before he goes to work.”
“We need to call Uncle Al, . . . before he goes to work.”
“We need to call Uncle Al . . . before he goes to work.”
“We need to call Uncle Al” — “before he goes to work.”
My puppy ran in circles for hours before she finally realized her bowl was behind her.
Which sentence correctly uses ellipses to replace the underlined words?
My puppy, . . . finally realized her bowl was behind her.
My puppy, . , finally realized her bowl was behind her.
My puppy. . . ; finally realized her bowl was behind her.
My puppy. . . finally realized her bowl was behind her.
The banquet arranged, incidentally, by the city’s top event planner would have been more enjoyable without the messy watermelon eating teens at the head table.
Which is a correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence to indicate a break?
The banquet arranged incidentally, by the city’s top event planner, would have been
The banquet arranged incidentally, by the city’s top event planner would have been
The banquet arranged incidentally by the city’s top planner. Would have been
The banquet—arranged, incidentally, by the city’s top event planner—would have been
Everything that went wrong from the peeping Tom at her window last night to my head-on collision today has to do with our bad luck.
Which sentence correctly shows the use of dashes?
Everything that went wrong--from the peeping Tom at her window last night to my head-on collision today--has to do with our bad luck.
Everything that went wrong from the peeping Tom at her window last night to my head-on collision today--has to do with our bad luck.
Everything that went wrong--from the peeping Tom at her window last night--to my head-on collision today has to do with our bad luck.
Everything that went wrong from the peeping Tom at her window last night--to my head-on collision today--has to do with our bad luck.
In my hometown the basic needs of people food, clothing, and shelter are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
Where would you insert dashes in order to
set off a list that already contains commas?
In my hometown--the basic needs of people--food, clothing, and shelter are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
In my hometown the basic needs of people--food, clothing, and shelter--are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
In my hometown the basic needs of people food, clothing, and shelter are less costly than in a big city--like Los Angeles.
In my hometown--the basic needs of people food, clothing, and shelter--are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
Read this sentence.
What kind of desserts are on the menu?
Kind /kīnd/
Definitions of kind:
Noun: 1) a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Adjective: 1) agreeable, conducive to comfort
2) having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior.
Which definition of kind matches the way it is used in the sentence above?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior.
agreeable, conducive to comfort
Read this sentence
She had a fair complexion; some people would say her face looked like the color of peaches and cream.
Fair /fer/
Definitions of fair:
Adjective: 1) in accordance with the rules or standards; legitimate.
2) (of hair or complexion) light; blond.
Adverb: 1) without cheating or trying to achieve unjust advantage.
2) to a high degree.
Which definition of fair matches the way it is used in the sentence above?
in accordance with the rules or standards; legitimate.
(of hair or complexion) light; blond.
without cheating or trying to achieve unjust advantage.
to a high degree.
Read this sentence.
She was raised in the hood.
Hood /ho͝od/
Definitions of hood:
Noun:
1) a covering for the head and neck with an opening for the face, typically forming part of a coat or sweatshirt.
2) the metal part that covers the engine of an automobile
3) as a slum or a poverty-stricken place within the precincts of an urban area
4) the upper part of the flower of a plant such as a dead-nettle.
Which definition of hood matches the way it is used in the sentence above?
a covering for the head and neck with an opening for the face, typically forming part of a coat or sweatshirt.
the metal part that covers the engine of an automobile
as a slum or a poverty-stricken place within the precincts of an urban area
the upper part of the flower of a plant such as a dead-nettle.
What is the meaning of the word abate in the sentence below?
After hours of strong winds and rain, the storm finally abated.
abate (ə-'bāt) v.
- to put an end to
- to reduce in degree or force
- to beat down or cut away so as to leave a figure in relief
- deprive
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4
What is the meaning of the word obscure in the sentence below?
The obscure town of Palmer, Alaska, gained a lot of recognition after it grew the largest cabbage in the world.
obscure (äb-'skyůr) adj.
- shrouded in or hidden by darkness
- not readily understood or clearly expressed
- relatively unknown
- constituting the unstressed vowel "ə" or having unstressed "ə" as its value
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Dexa is writing an essay about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," and she needs primary sources. Which sources will she NOT choose?
Internet blog post about a revival of the March on Washington
a copy of "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"
an interview with King after the letter became widely known
a note sent by King to his wife while he was in jail
an encyclopedia entry about King's civil rights work
Look at the thesaurus entries below.
mute, v. dampen, muffle
mute, adj. inaudible, noiseless, soundless, still
mute, adj. nonspeaking, speechless, wordless, mum
Which word would best replace mute in the sentence below?
Amber was mute when she found out about the bad news.
dampened
noiseless
speechless
inaudible
Animal Lovers Take Heed
As a pet owner, I love nothing more than to share with others my sentiments for animals. Day in and day out, I rush through my daily routines, eager to get home to spend quality time with Gordon, my fluffy white kitty cat. Like most pet owners, I carry pictures of Gordon in my wallet and display framed photographs on my desk to show friends and co-workers. Needless to say, I love animals.
In an effort to secure safe environments and lasting homes for abandoned and stray animals nationwide, I founded Animal Face Plates. Animal Face Plates is a non-profit company that aids in the improvement and expansion of animal shelters through the sale of personalized license plates. Animal Face Plates offers one design and one design only: your pet’s picture.
Supporting the cause is simple and rewarding. Send your favorite picture of your pet, along with the attached application and a $25 check. All profits immediately benefit the care of cherished animals. Every client receives notification when his or her order arrives, and the production and delivery process usually takes up to ten business days. I implore you to extend your love by supporting Animal Face Plates. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed.
Send your application package to:
Animal Face Plates
5624 Sunny Villa
Elmont, IL 12345
Why does the author share personal feelings in Paragraph 1?
to inform readers of the ideas that led to Animal Face Plates
to persuade readers of the great need for the product
to better relate to people who might buy the product
Read the sentence.
Armed with a good attitude, the person who fails in public endeavors succeed eventually.
Which revision correctly demonstrates subject-verb agreement?
Armed with a good attitude, people who fail in public endeavors succeeds eventually.
Armed with a good attitude, a person who fails in public endeavors succeed eventually.
Armed with a good attitude, the person who fails in public endeavors succeeds eventually.
Armed with a good attitude, the people who fail in public endeavors succeeds eventually.
Read the sentence.
Libraries provide access to both knowledge and information that _____ accumulated over long periods of time.
Which verb form correctly completes this sentence?
being
to be
are
is
To research the difference between a newt and a salamander, the best resource would most likely be
a thesaurus.
an encyclopedia.
an almanac.
a newspaper.
Brandon wants to write a research paper on U.S. space exploration. Which source should give him the best information for his paper?
a dictionary
a map of the Milky Way in space
a book about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
an encyclopedia article on the planet Venus
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
My friend Cleo, is a wonderful singer.
The things that cause me joy, may also cause me pain.
Navigating through snow, sleet, wind, and darkness, is a miserable way to travel.
Cleo will wear a sparkly red blazer, and high heels.
Cleo, who wears a sparkly jacket, and her band will be playing at Dockside Diner next Friday.
