WorksheetsSoutherton Unit-4 (MAJOR 100 POINT TEST)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES AS MODIFIERS:
(Throughout the afternoon), the beagle howled crazily!
(When did it howl? -- Throughout the afternoon.)
What is the function of the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
adjective
adverb
pronoun
noun
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES AS MODIFIERS:
I will see her sing (prior to the game).
(When will I see her? --- Prior to the game.)
What is the function of the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
adjective
adverb
conjunction
interjection
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES AS MODIFIERS:
Anthony hit the ball (toward the shortstop).
(Where did he hit the ball? --- Toward the shortstop.)
What is the function of the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
adverb
noun
adjective
interjection
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES AS MODIFIERS:
Anthony hit the baseball (with the orange stripes).
(Which baseball? --- With orange stripes.)
What is the function of the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
pronoun
conjunction
adverb
adjective
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES AS MODIFIERS:
The little brat hid the remote control (on top of the television).
(Where did the brat hide it? --- On top of the television.)
What is the function of the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
verb
interjection
adverb
adjective
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES AS MODIFIERS:
The remote control (on top of the television) is mine.
(Which remote control is mine? --- On top of the television).
What is the function of the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
adverb
noun
pronoun
adjective
APPOSITIVES AND APPOSITIVE PHRASES:
In the following sentence, which NOUN is the appositive? Type in your response.
Mr. Reitz, [the expert hunter], shot a 12-point buck during the rut last year!
(a)
APPOSITIVES AND APPOSITIVE PHRASES:
In the following sentence, which NOUN is the appositive? Type in your response.
Mr. Fluman, [the teacher with the long beard], caught his limit on his day off from school!
(a)
APPOSITIVES AND APPOSITIVE PHRASES:
In the following sentence, which NOUN is the appositive? Type in your response.
Nail expert [Mrs. Conard] made a million dollars selling polish last month!
(a)
APPOSITIVES AND APPOSITIVE PHRASES:
In the following sentence, which NOUN is the appositive? Type in your response.
English, [Mr. Southerton's major in college], can be incredibly boring -- just like him!
(a)
APPOSITIVES AND APPOSITIVE PHRASES:
In the following sentence, which NOUN is the appositive? Type in your response.
Babe Ruth, [a great baseball player], hit 714 home runs during his career.
(a)
INFINITIVE PHRASES:
What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
[To sing in the shower] is my uncle's favorite hobby.
simple subject
direct object
object of the preposition
predicate noun
INFINITIVE PHRASES:
What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
Shontel is the person [to ask a question].
Hint: (WHICH ONE?)
adjective
preposition
adverb
interjection
INFINITIVE PHRASES:
What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
Dan called [to ask a question].
Hint: (WHY?)
adjective
adverb
PARTICIPIAL PHRASES:
What is the function of the participial phrase in the following sentence?
[Mowing the lawn], Aunt Liz was very content.
Hint: (WHICH ONE?)
adverb
adjective
GERUND PHRASES:
What is the function of the gerund phrase in the following sentence?
[Mowing the lawn] is my aunt's favorite hobby.
direct object
indirect object
simple subject
GERUND PHRASES:
What is the function of the gerund phrase in the following sentence?
I tried [mowing the lawn].
simple subject
direct object
indirect object
CLAUSES AND SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
Which CLAUSE is the SUBORDINATE (DEPENDENT) clause in the the sentence below? Type your answer in the space provided.
Whenever I feel afraid, I take a deep breath.
(a)
CLAUSES AND SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
Which CLAUSE is the SUBORDINATE (DEPENDENT) clause in the the sentence below? Type your answer in the space provided.
Before the class began, the papers were distributed.
(a)
CLAUSES AND SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
Which CLAUSE is the SUBORDINATE (DEPENDENT) clause in the the sentence below? Type your answer in the space provided.
While Captain Cheesehead was on a mission, Mr. Southerton was fast asleep.
(a)
CLAUSES AND SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
Which CLAUSE is the SUBORDINATE (DEPENDENT) clause in the the sentence below? Type your answer in the space provided.
Because Brett borrowed my football, I played golf.
(a)
CLAUSES AND SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
Which CLAUSE is the SUBORDINATE (DEPENDENT) clause in the the sentence below? Type your answer in the space provided.
As darkness fell, the pup lost its way.
(a)
CLAUSES AND SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
Which CLAUSE is the SUBORDINATE (DEPENDENT) clause in the the sentence below? Type your answer in the space provided.
You prepare the Thanksgiving dinner while I use the lavatory.
(a)
CLAUSES AND SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS:
Which CLAUSE is the SUBORDINATE (DEPENDENT) clause in the the sentence below? Type your answer in the space provided.
Even though Mr. Southerton is bald, he is extremely good-looking.
(a)
ADJECTIVE or ADVERB CLAUSES:
What is the function of the subordinate clause in the following sentence?
February is the month [when I get tired of winter].
Hint: (WHICH / MONTH?)
adjective
adverb
ADJECTIVE or ADVERB CLAUSES:
What is the function of the subordinate clause in the following sentence?
My shirt, [which I got last year], is too small now.
Hint: (WHICH / SHIRT?)
adjective
adverb
ADJECTIVE or ADVERB CLAUSES:
What is the function of the subordinate clause in the following sentence?
[Whenever I brush my teeth], my braces interfere.
Hint: (WHEN / INTERFERE?)
adjective
adverb
ADJECTIVE or ADVERB CLAUSES:
What is the function of the subordinate clause in the following sentence?
I rode my bike [as the rain arrived].
Hint: (WHEN / RODE?)
adjective
adverb
ADJECTIVE or ADVERB CLAUSES:
What is the function of the subordinate clause in the following sentence?
[Before I could tether Trigger], he ran to freedom.
Hint: (WHEN / RAN?)
adjective
adverb
WHO and WHOM in RELATIVE CLAUSES:
In the sentence below, fill in the blank with either WHO or WHOM to accurately complete the RELATIVE CLAUSE.
The officer [to (a) the medal was given] was happy.
WHO and WHOM in RELATIVE CLAUSES:
In the sentence below, fill in the blank with either WHO or WHOM to accurately complete the RELATIVE CLAUSE.
The children [ (a) visited the zoo] were happy.
WHO and WHOM in RELATIVE CLAUSES:
In the sentence below, fill in the blank with either WHO or WHOM to accurately complete the RELATIVE CLAUSE.
The people [ (a) I admire] are happy.
WHO and WHOM in RELATIVE CLAUSES:
In the sentence below, fill in the blank with either WHO or WHOM to accurately complete the RELATIVE CLAUSE.
The mechanic [ (a) repaired our car] was happy.
WHO and WHOM in RELATIVE CLAUSES:
In the sentence below, fill in the blank with either WHO or WHOM to accurately complete the RELATIVE CLAUSE.
The contractor [ (a) you called] was happy.
WHO and WHOM in RELATIVE CLAUSES:
In the sentence below, fill in the blank with either WHO or WHOM to accurately complete the RELATIVE CLAUSE.
The people [on (a) you depend] were happy.
WHO and WHOM in RELATIVE CLAUSES:
In the sentence below, fill in the blank with either WHO or WHOM to accurately complete the RELATIVE CLAUSE.
The editor [ (a) revised the story] was happy.
WHO and WHOM in RELATIVE CLAUSES:
In the sentence below, fill in the blank with either WHO or WHOM to accurately complete the RELATIVE CLAUSE.
Someone [for (a) I have a package] will be happy.
NOUN CLAUSES:
What is the function of the NOUN CLAUSE in the following sentence?
You will eat [whatever is in the refrigerator].
simple subject
direct object
indirect object
NOUN CLAUSES:
What is the function of the NOUN CLAUSE in the following sentence?
[What you saw] was a solar eclipse.
simple subject
direct object
indirect object
NOUN CLAUSES:
What is the function of the NOUN CLAUSE in the following sentence?
The outcome was [what we had expected].
simple subject
predicate noun
object of the preposition
NOUN CLAUSES:
What is the function of the NOUN CLAUSE in the following sentence?
[Whoever leaves last] must shut the door.
simple subject
direct object
object of the preposition
NOUN CLAUSES:
What is the function of the NOUN CLAUSE in the following sentence?
I was surprised by [what the doctor had said].
simple subject
direct object
object of the preposition
indirect object
NOUN CLAUSES:
What is the function of the NOUN CLAUSE in the following sentence?
I shall give [whoever deserves it] the trophy.
simple subject
direct object
object of the preposition
indirect object
THE SENTENCE:
A sentence that simply makes a statement.
I like PEZ.
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
THE SENTENCE:
A sentence that gives a command or a polite request.
Please give me the tickets.
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
THE SENTENCE:
A sentence that is stated with strong emotion.
What an awesome team!
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
THE SENTENCE:
A sentence that asks a question.
Does the team stand a chance?
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
THE SENTENCE:
A sentence that has just a main clause.
Gordon often becomes angry.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
THE SENTENCE:
A sentence that has two main clauses combined by a semicolon OR a comma and a conjunction.
Gordon gets angry; he is always grumpy.
Gordon gets angry, and he is always grumpy.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
THE SENTENCE:
A sentence that has both a dependent clause and a main clause.
Whenever anyone tickles him, Gordon gets angry.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
