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Writing Sentences Mid-Year Benchmark

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the correctly written sentence.
a)
When are you going to go out?
b)
When going out are we?
c)
When we go out?
2.
Choose the correctly written sentence.
a)
I worked tomorrow.
b)
I don’t working tomorrow.
c)
I’m working tomorrow.
3.
Choose the correctly written sentence.
a)
Did finish your project?                      Yes, just now.
b)
Have you finished your project?
Yes, just now.
c)
Have you got finished your project?
Yes, just now.
4.
Choose the correctly written sentence.
a)
 I am usually having some coffee and toast for my breakfast.
b)
I am used to have some coffee and toast for my breakfast.
c)
I usually have some coffee and toast for my breakfast.
5.
Choose the correctly written sentence.
a)
I’m trying to eat a more healthier diet.
b)
I tries to eat a more healthy diet.
c)
I’m trying to eat a healthier diet.
6.
Choose the correctly written sentence.
a)
He’s never been to New York .
b)
He’s never went to New York.
c)
He’s go often to New York.
7.
Choose the correctly written sentences for this conversation between two people.
a)
I can do that for you.
Thank you, that’s very kind.
b)
 I could does that.
Thank you, that’s very kind?
c)
 I could to make that for you.
Thank you, that’s very kind.
8.
Choose the correctly written sentences for this conversation between two people.
a)
Are you gone to University?
Yes, next fall.
b)
Are you going to go to college?
Yes, next fall.
c)
Do you like community college?
Yes next fall.
9.

Today only one fifth of the land in the United States.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

10.

Each year more of our untouched land vanishes.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

11.

Preserving and protecting wilderness areas.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

12.

Many people seek quiet in the wilderness.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence

13.

Destroys the habitat of animals.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

14.

Campers should leave no mark on the land.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

15.

The North American wilderness once stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

16.

Really need the people wilderness.

a)

Correct complete Sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

17.

Some people find the woods refreshing.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

18.

Careful planning and use will help us preserve wilderness areas.

a)

Correct complete sentence

b)

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

19.
What two things make a sentence?
a)
Subject (noun or pronoun) + Predicate (verb)
b)
Subject + Noun
c)
Subject (noun) + Adjective
d)
Verb + Adverb
20.

Usually, how many sentences should be in each paragraph you write for most academic essays?

a)

At least 5

b)

At least 4

c)

At least 8

d)

At least 3

21.
What should I do when I am done writing my essay in class and have twenty minutes left?
a)
Lay my head down. 
b)
Draw a beautiful pictures.
c)
Pretend I am working.
d)
Edit and revise my essay.
22.

Read the answer choices carefully. What is the best way to combine the following sentences:

Carla, and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher.

They couldn't do their homework.

a)

Carla and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher, so they couldn't do their homework.

b)

Carla and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher.

c)

They couldn't do their homework. They weren't paying attention to the teacher.

d)

When Carla and Bob couldn't do their homework, they gave their attention to the teacher.

23.

Read the answer choices carefully. What is the best way to combine the following sentences:

Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.

Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.

a)

Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.

b)

Mike and Sue have new jobs.

c)

Mike and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.

d)

Mike and Sue must start their new jobs soon.

24.
My new watch has a compass, a timer, and an alarm.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
25.
My fan is broken, I am getting very hot, I need to buy a new one.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
26.
This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
simple sentence
27.
When he moved to New York City.
a)
Complete Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
c)
Run-on Sentence
28.

What type of sentence is the red sentence?

I don't understand what's going on. Can someone please explain?

a)

declarative sentence/statement

b)

exclamatory sentence

c)

interrogative sentence/question

d)

imperative sentence/command or request

29.

What type of sentence is this?

Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.

a)

declarative sentence/statement

b)

exclamatory sentence

c)

interrogative sentence/question

d)

imperative sentence/command or request

30.

Which of the following are characteristics of complete sentences?

a)

Start with a capital letter

b)

Have an end punctuation

c)

Have a subject and a verb

d)

Make sense

e)

All of the above

31.

Define what the subject of a sentence is.

a)

the word or words that tell who or what is doing the action

b)

the word or words that tell what the action is

c)

the word or words that tell why the action is happening

d)

the word or words that tell when the action happened

32.

True or False. A verb is a word that shows the action or state-of-being of the subject.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Read this group of words. Then, identify any characteristics it has for a correct, complete sentence by checking the boxes.


The moon swam

a)

Starts with a capital

b)

Has a subject and a verb

c)

Has ending punctuation

d)

Makes sense

34.

Read this group of words. Then, identify any characteristics it has for a correct, complete sentence by checking the boxes.


I am hopeful

a)

Starts with a capital

b)

Has a subject and a verb

c)

Has ending punctuation

d)

Makes sense

35.

Read this group of words. Then, identify any characteristics it has for a correct, complete sentence by checking the boxes.


snow and sleet fell during the day

a)

Starts with a capital letter

b)

Has a subject and a verb

c)

Has ending punctuation

d)

Makes sense

36.

Read this group of words. Then, identify any characteristics it has for a correct, complete sentence by checking the boxes.


The students wanted to use the computer for their homework

a)

Begins with a capital

b)

Has a subject and a verb

c)

Has ending punctuation

d)

Makes sense

37.

What is the purpose/type of this sentence?


Fall is my favorite season.

a)

declarative sentence (statement)

b)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

c)

imperative sentence (command)

d)

interrogative sentence (question)

38.

What is the purpose/type of the red sentence?


You lied! Winter is really your favorite season.

a)

declarative sentence (statement)

b)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

c)

imperative sentence (command)

d)

interrogative sentence (question)

39.

What is the purpose/type of this sentence?


That's true, but what is your favorite season?

a)

declarative sentence (statement)

b)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

c)

imperative sentence (command)

d)

interrogative sentence (question)

40.

What is the purpose/type of this sentence?


What is your favorite hot drink?

a)

declarative sentence (statement)

b)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

c)

imperative sentence (command)

d)

interrogative sentence (question)

41.

What is the purpose/type of this sentence?


Fill out the survey on your favorite hot drink.

a)

declarative sentence (statement)

b)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

c)

imperative sentence (command)

d)

interrogative sentence (question)

42.

What is the most common type of written sentence?

a)

command

b)

exclamation

c)

question

d)

statement

43.

What is the purpose/type of this sentence?


Please turn in your homework.

a)

Declarative

b)

Imperative

c)

Excalmatory

d)

Interrogative

44.

What is the purpose/type of this sentence?


When it rains, I feel sleepy.

a)

declarative

b)

exclamatory

c)

imperative

d)

interrogative

45.
My mom's delicious cream cheese brownies.
a)
sentence fragment (missing either the subject or the predicate)
b)
run-on sentence (more than one sentence written without correct punctuation)
c)
complete sentence
46.

What does descriptive writing always include?

a)

Sentences that appeal to your senses.

b)

Long sentences.

c)

Sentences that are easy to read.

d)

Sentences with rhyming words.

47.

Which sense does this statement appeal to?


The sweet perfume of the flowers filled the room.

a)

sight

b)

touch

c)

taste

d)

smell

48.

Which sense does this statement appeal to?


The salty fries made me thirsty.

a)

smell

b)

sight

c)

touch

d)

taste

49.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?
a)
quiet, jangling, barking
b)
moist, glassy, metallic
c)
salty, sweet, tangy
d)
earthy, fruity, minty
50.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of TOUCH?
a)
rough, sharp, slippery
b)
buzzing, gasping, barking
c)
tangled, furry, bright
d)
thunderous, whispery, muted