WorksheetsGRADE 8 - FINAL FIRST GRADING
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
A simple sentence needs a subject, a verb, and
a to be a complete thought.
a dependent clause.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by
a subordinator
a dependent clause
a coordinator (fanboys)
a comma
A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses is a
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
Bobby ran home.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Rosie is a great chef, and, luckily, her husband has a big appetite.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
After Damien ran the marathon, his muscles locked and he was unable to walk for three days.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Christian will attend college after he graduates from high school.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Do you have any change?
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Josephine sold her broken computer, and she used the money to buy a new one.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
If Reagan gets in trouble, he won't be able to go to the dance, and his parents will be furious.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Jose and Ricardo are always arguing.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
For the holidays, Julie baked an apple pie, cookies, and a coconut cake.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
The tree toppled because its trunk was rotten.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
But Or Yet So
These are known as...
What type of sentence has two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
What type of sentence contains two independent clauses?
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
Barney brought a ham sandwich for lunch.
What is the simple subject?
ham
ham sandwich
Barney
lunch
What is the subject of this sentence?
What is the predicate of the sentence?
What is the subject of the sentence?
What is the subject of the sentence?
Mom baked me a cake today.
The cute girl already likes someone else.
Joe is hoping to wave at the cute girl tomorrow.
The haircut took only 15 minutes.
My cat quickly pounced on the mouse in the backyard.
Talking Tomcat makes a bunch of noise.
What is the simple predicate?
Mrs. Deal devoured the box of Milk Duds at the movie.
Mrs. Deal
devoured
movie
Joe is sad about the cute girl.
Sam wrote a letter to her brother in college.
The crazy clown ran rampant through the streets.
The green hats were worn by many students.
"Kareem gave the crowd a big smile."
"The eager salesperson sold the couple a new car."
"The company promises its employees annual pay increases."
"Ms. Nishimura served her guest a traditional meal."
We sent a package to our relatives in Iowa.
"Muhammad writes his cousin a letter once a month."
Identify the indirect object in this sentence:
He told his parents a lie.
He
lie
parents
told
Let’s discuss your plans.
Transitive
Intransitive
Suddenly the child woke up.
Transitive
Intransitive
He has changed a lot since he got married.
Transitive
Intransitive
I am going to send her some flowers.
Transitive
Intransitive
He was arrested for his crime of theft.
Intransitive
Transitive
I received your letter in the morning.
Transitive
Intransitive
which of the following is Transitive verbs
pack of wolves hunt together
wolf packs usually have eight or nine wolves
I waited for an hour.
Transitive
Intransitive
She advised me to consult a doctor.
Transitive
Intransitive
Let’s invite your cousins as well.
Transitive
Intransitive
Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Whenever I see Pokemon players.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? I’ll wear my favorite bowling shoes.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? She made brownies for our class!
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Although she made brownies for our class.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? She also made a chocolate cake.
independent
dependent
Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
Our school plays many games during the football season.
S-V
S-V-DO
S-V-IO-DO
S-LV-PN
S-LV-PA
Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
Some players gave their families tickets for the game.
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Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
In our league, the Bulldogs are the best team.
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S-V-DO
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Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
Their coach is famous for his coaching abilities.
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Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
Award-winning Hershel Walker was also famous.
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Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
He played for Chicago.
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Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
The Athletic Club presented by Jay Berwanger the first trophy in 1935.
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Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
John W Heisman was an exceptional football player.
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Identify the pattern of the following sentence:
The Downtown Athletic Club of New York City presents the Heisman Memorial Trophy.
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