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Grammar Review Part 2

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a proper noun?

a)

Mrs. Lett

b)

cats

c)

aquatic

d)

student's

2.

Choose an antonym for the underlined word.


One advantage to solar panels is that your power bill goes down.

a)

benefit

b)

disadvantage

c)

construction

d)

innovation

3.

Choose the singular proper noun.

a)

Brazilians

b)

Sylvia's

c)

catcher's

d)

Chicago

4.

Each 7th grade class in our school _________ the marine life center.

a)

visit

b)

visits

5.

The size of the starfish __________ us.

a)

surprise

b)

surprises

6.

The appearances of some of the sea creatures _________frightening.

a)

look

b)

looks

7.

The 8th grade students in Ms. Williams class _______ taking a boat ride.

a)

are

b)

is

8.

The sound of the waves ____________ a peaceful environment.

a)

create

b)

creates

9.

Meena has lost the bunch of keys. .{ Choose the collective noun}

a)

lost

b)

Meena

c)

bunch

d)

keys

10.

The shepherd looks after his herd of sheep.

{Choose the collective noun}

a)

shepherd

b)

after

c)

sheep

d)

herd

11.

The audience listened to the music spellbound.

{Choose the collective noun}

a)

listened

b)

audience

c)

music

d)

spellbound

12.

The fleet of ships was waiting at the port.

{Choose the collective noun}

a)

waiting

b)

ships

c)

fleet

d)

port

13.

The pop group will go on world tour next month.

{Choose the collective noun}

a)

month

b)

pop

c)

tour

d)

group

14.
Jane's mother rejected the idea to eat ice cream for dinner.
a)
active
b)
passi
15.
The outdoor reception was hosted by Larry.
a)
active
b)
passive
16.
Which sentence is written in passive voice?
a)
The basketball net was cut down by the winning team.
b)
A teacher designed the sets for the play.
c)
The other teachers helped to build the set.
d)
The winning basketball team celebrated ast McDonald's.
17.
Which sentence is written in active voice?
a)
The students had been held longer by the monitor in study hall.
b)
The teachers allow exra credit opportunities to all their students.
c)
The progress reports are to be signed by the students' parents.
d)
Some students are given trouble by the reading passages that are longesdt.
18.
What is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
"The multitalented guitarist, Francisco, was chosen by the band to be their lead singer."
a)
The band chose the multitalented guitarist Francisco to be their lead singer.
b)
Chosen was the multitalented guitarist Francisco, by the band, to be their lead singer.
c)
Fransisco, the multitalented guitarist, was chosen, by the band, to be their lead singer.
19.
What is the best way to change the following sentence from passive to active voice?
"The awkward dance was done by Vincent."
a)
By Vincent, the awkward dance was done.
b)
The awkward dance by Vincent was done.
c)
Vincent danced awkwardly.
20.
What is the best way to change this sentence from passive to active voice?
"The band was shocked by Patrick's loud music."
a)
Played by Patrick, the band was shocked by the loud music.
b)
Patrick shocked the band with his loud music.
c)
The band, by Patrick's loud music, was shocked.
21.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in: 
 I like the red dress best of all.
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Subjunctive Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
22.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in:
She would go if you asked.
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Subjunctive Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
23.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in:
The movie was too long and boring.
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Subjunctive Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
24.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in: 
 Have you found the correct bus?
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Interrogative Mood
d)
Subjunctive Mood
25.
True or False. This sentence is written in the IMPERATIVE mood.
Follow all the safety rules.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
What verb mood?
Without a clear understanding of the instructions, Tom failed the test.
a)
Indicative
b)
Imperative
c)
Subjunctive
d)
Conditional
27.

What is the verb mood?


She could be happy.

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

28.

What is the gerund in the following sentence?


Running for political office would be kind of exciting.

a)

running

b)

exciting

c)

office

29.

What is the gerund phrase in the following sentence?


When I was growing up, I remember going to the lake to fish in the summers.

a)

growing up

b)

going to the lake to fish in the summers

c)

to fish in the summers

d)

to the lake

30.

What is the infinitive phrase in the following sentence?


I had hoped I could come over to your house, but I had a long list of things to finish before dinner.

a)

had hoped I could come

b)

over to your house

c)

long list of things

d)

to finish before dinner

31.
Superman flew back to Metropolis as fast as he could to save Lois Lane.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
infinitve
b)
participle
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
32.
Intimidating evil doers with her lasso, Wonder Woman is an integral member of the Justice League.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?
a)
infinitive
b)
gerund
c)
participial
d)
not a verbal
33.
The Flash used his speed to catch the bank robber.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
participle
b)
infinitive
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
34.
The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
gerund
b)
infinitive
c)
participle
d)
not a verbal
35.
You could tell he was nervous by his shaking knees.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
36.
Many students travel to learn more about the world around them.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
37.
My students love reading science fiction and fantasy novels.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
38.

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to separate commas?

a)

All four of them—Bob — Jeffrey— Jason — Brett—did well in college.

b)

All four — of them Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.

c)

All four of them—Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.

39.

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?

a)

I was glad to be home - until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

b)

I was glad - to be home until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

c)

I was glad to be home until I saw - the bill in the mailbox.

40.

Which line of dialogue is written correctly?

a)

"I have made up my mind." She said, nodding. "I do not want to marry him."

b)

"I have made up my mind," she said, nodding. "I do not want to marry him."

41.

Which sentence uses COMMAS correctly to set off one or more words that interrupt the flow of the sentence?

a)

Justin who lives down the street from me, is going, to be at the party.

b)

Justin, who lives down the street from me is going to be at the party.

c)

Justin, who lives down the street from me, is going to be at the party.

42.
Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?  
a)
“I can't stand . . . Olive."
b)
“I can’t stand that . . . girl." 
c)
“I can’t stand          that girl . . ."
d)
“I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . . I hate her.”
43.

A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."

Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?

a)

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."

b)

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."

44.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

b)

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

c)

Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

45.

Which complex sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of work to do.

b)

I have a lot of work to do, since I was absent on Tuesday, .

c)

Since I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of work to do.

46.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly to emphasize the separation of ideas?

a)

If I knew everything - which I don't - then my grade would be much higher.

b)

If I knew everything which I don't - then my grade would be much higher.

47.
We sailed past two ore freighters a speedboat and several water-skiers when we ventured outside the harbor.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
sailed, past two ore freighters, a speedboat, and several water-skiers,
c)
sailed past two ore freighters, a speedboat, and several water-skiers
d)
sailed past, two ore freighters, a speedboat and several water-skiers,
48.
Our craft glided by the lighthouse--which has guided ships into the harbor for years.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
glided, by the lighthouse--which has guided ships
c)
glided by, the lighthouse which has guided ships,
d)
glided by, the lighthouse, which has guided ships
49.

What is the complete subject of this sentence?


Mr. Charles can barely hear a thing.

a)

Mr. Charles

b)

Mr. Charles can barely hear a thing.

c)

Mr. Charles can

d)

can barely hear a thing.

50.

What is the action verb?


Many Brazilian children work everyday even though they are young enough to be in school.

a)

Brazilian

b)

work

c)

though

d)

enough

51.

Choose the complete subject.


My favorite film is Rudy, about an athlete who wants to play for Notre Dame.

a)

film

b)

My favorite film

c)

My favorite film is

d)

Rudy

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