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GRADE 8 - FINAL FIRST GRADING

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A simple sentence needs a subject, a verb, and

a)

a to be a complete thought.

b)

a dependent clause.

2.

A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by

a)

a subordinator

b)

a dependent clause

c)

a coordinator (fanboys)

d)

a comma

3.

A sentence with an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses is a

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

4.

Bobby ran home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

5.

Rosie is a great chef, and, luckily, her husband has a big appetite.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

6.

After Damien ran the marathon, his muscles locked and he was unable to walk for three days.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

7.

Christian will attend college after he graduates from high school.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

8.

Do you have any change?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

9.

Josephine sold her broken computer, and she used the money to buy a new one.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

10.

If Reagan gets in trouble, he won't be able to go to the dance, and his parents will be furious.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

11.

Jose and Ricardo are always arguing.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

12.

For the holidays, Julie baked an apple pie, cookies, and a coconut cake.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

13.

The tree toppled because its trunk was rotten.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

14.
You need to study since the test is tomorrow.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
15.
For  And  Nor
But  Or  Yet  So
These are known as...
a)
coordinating conjunctions
b)
subordinate conjunctions
c)
subjects
d)
predicates
16.
We will try our best and do well on this test!
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
17.
William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
18.
After I finished practicing piano, I'll help you make fudge.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
19.
We heard the siren and saw the police car.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
20.
Carla would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
21.

What type of sentence has two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

22.

What type of sentence contains two independent clauses?

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

23.

Barney brought a ham sandwich for lunch.


What is the simple subject?

a)

ham

b)

ham sandwich

c)

Barney

d)

lunch

24.
The cow jumped over the moon.
What is the subject of this sentence?
a)
cow
b)
moon
c)
jumped
d)
over
25.
The princess walked into the factory and slipped.
What is the predicate of the sentence?
a)
walked into the factory
b)
the princess
c)
walked into the factory and slipped
d)
and slipped
26.
After the festival, Mr. Allred ate two more hot dogs.
What is the subject of the sentence?
a)
After the festival
b)
Mr. Allred
c)
ate two more hot dogs
d)
hot dogs
27.
Because the students were behaving so badly, Mr. Gibson challenged them to wrestle Mr. Hill.
What is the subject of the sentence?
a)
them
b)
Mr. Hill
c)
Mr. Gibson
d)
the students
28.
what is the subject?
Mom baked me a cake today.
a)
mom
b)
baked
c)
cake
29.
what is the simple predicate?
The cute girl already likes someone else.
a)
girl
b)
already
c)
likes
30.
what is the simple subject?
Joe is hoping to wave at the cute girl tomorrow.
a)
Joe
b)
wave
c)
girl
31.
What is the simple predicate?
The haircut took only 15 minutes.
a)
haircut
b)
took
c)
minutes
32.
what is the simple predicate?
My cat quickly pounced on the mouse in the backyard.
a)
cat
b)
quickly
c)
pounced
33.
what is the simple predicate?
Talking Tomcat makes a bunch of noise.
a)
tomcat
b)
makes
c)
noise
34.

What is the simple predicate?

Mrs. Deal devoured the box of Milk Duds at the movie.

a)

Mrs. Deal

b)

devoured

c)

movie

35.
What is the simple predicate?
Joe is sad about the cute girl.
a)
Joe
b)
is
c)
sad
36.
What is the complete predicate?
Sam wrote a letter to her brother in college. 
a)
wrote
b)
wrote a letter
c)
to her brother
d)
wrote a letter to her brother in college
37.
What is the complete subject? 
The crazy clown ran rampant through the streets. 
a)
ran
b)
The crazy clown
c)
clown
d)
streets 
38.
What is the simple subject? 
The green hats were worn by many students. 
a)
green 
b)
hats
c)
The green hats
d)
worn
39.
What is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"Kareem gave the crowd a big smile."
a)
Kareem
b)
gave
c)
crowd
d)
smile
40.
What is the direct object in the following sentence?
"The eager salesperson sold the couple a new car."
a)
couple
b)
car
c)
salesperson
d)
sold
41.
What is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"The company promises its employees annual pay increases."
a)
company
b)
pay increases
c)
promises
d)
employees
42.
What is the direct object in the following sentence?
"Ms. Nishimura served her guest a traditional meal."
a)
meal
b)
Ms. Nishimura
c)
served
d)
guest
43.
What is the direct object in this sentence:
We sent a package to our relatives in Iowa.
a)
We
b)
Iowa
c)
package
d)
relatives 
44.
What is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"Muhammad writes his cousin a letter once a month."
a)
cousin
b)
letter
c)
month
d)
Muhammad
45.
What questions do indirect objects answer?
a)
to whom/for whom
b)
what
c)
why
d)
how
46.

Identify the indirect object in this sentence:

He told his parents a lie.

a)

He

b)

lie

c)

parents

d)

told

47.

Let’s discuss your plans.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

48.

Suddenly the child woke up.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

49.

He has changed a lot since he got married.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

50.

I am going to send her some flowers.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

51.

He was arrested for his crime of theft.

a)

Intransitive

b)

Transitive

52.

I received your letter in the morning.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

53.

which of the following is Transitive verbs

a)

pack of wolves hunt together

b)

wolf packs usually have eight or nine wolves

54.

I waited for an hour.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

55.

She advised me to consult a doctor.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

56.

Let’s invite your cousins as well.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

57.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

58.

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

59.

Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

60.

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

61.

Independent or Dependent? Whenever I see Pokemon players.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

62.

Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

63.

Independent or Dependent? I’ll wear my favorite bowling shoes.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

64.

Independent or Dependent? She made brownies for our class!

a)

independent

b)

dependent

65.

Independent or Dependent? Although she made brownies for our class.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

66.

Independent or Dependent? She also made a chocolate cake.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

67.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

Our school plays many games during the football season.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA

68.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

Some players gave their families tickets for the game.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA

69.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

In our league, the Bulldogs are the best team.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA

70.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

Their coach is famous for his coaching abilities.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA

71.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

Award-winning Hershel Walker was also famous.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA

72.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

He played for Chicago.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA

73.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

The Athletic Club presented by Jay Berwanger the first trophy in 1935.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA

74.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:


John W Heisman was an exceptional football player.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA

75.

Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

The Downtown Athletic Club of New York City presents the Heisman Memorial Trophy.

a)

S-V

b)

S-V-DO

c)

S-V-IO-DO

d)

S-LV-PN

e)

S-LV-PA