WorksheetsGriffin Unit 3 Part 2 Vocab Test Study Sync 2021
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of these sentences is an example of a gerund?
I love to sleep.
She is babysitting tonight.
Swimming in the ocean has been Sharon's passion since she was five years old.
What is a participle?
is a type of verb that ends in “-ing,” but in a sentence, it functions as a noun.
in grammatical terms, is the form of a verb that ends either with “-ing,” or “-ed.”
describes a person, place, or thing.
What is a gerund?
is a type of verb that ends in “-ing,” but in a sentence, it functions as a noun.
takes the place of a noun as in "he."
describes a noun
True or False. An infinitive is a form of verb that appears in its basic form. It is preceded by a particle “to,” and can serve as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun.
True
False
True or False. In a sentence, the indirect object is the noun or noun phrase that's receiving the action of the verb
True
False
Identify which bold word is an example of an indirect object as shown in the sentences below.
Sue passed Ann the ball.
Sara returned the dress to the designer.
The sailor sailed the ship across the Indian Ocean.
Identify the CORRECT BODLFACED prepositional phrase in the sentences below.
After many tries, he successfully caught the ball.
After many tries, he successfully caught the ball.
After many tries, he successfully caught the ball.
After many tries, he successfully caught the ball.
A preposition...
takes the place of a noun
describes a noun
shows action
a word or phrase that connects a noun or pronoun to a verb or adjective in a sentence
Which sentence is an example of a risk?
She gave her friend some bubble gum.
The Kenyan teen ran in his village.
The Kenyan teen tried to find a way to keep the lions away.
True of False. An adverb is a part of speech that informs about an action – how, where, when, in which manner, or to what an extent it has been performed.
True
False
What is an adverb?
describes a noun
a noun
two or more nouns
a part of speech that informs about an action – how, where, when, in which manner, or to what an extent it has been performed.
True or False. An adjective is a part of speech that describes and modifies a noun.
True
False
What is an adjective?
a part of speech that describes and modifies a noun
a part of speech that shows action
a part of speech that tells time and space
What is a supporting detail?
It refutes the main idea.
It provides information to clarify, prove, or explain the main idea.
It is only in the conclusion of an essay.
It must be stated before the main idea.
What is precise language?
simple words that everyone can understand.
speaking in your regular tone of voice.
is using exact, specific words to help readers create a picture in their mind.
What is a concrete detail?
a hard set of words
one that is grounded in a tangible idea, example and/or description
tough love words
Which of the following is an example of a transition?
Morning
Except
When
On the other hand
True or False. Graphics are a type of text that uses words and images.
True
False
Which of the definitions below is describing the word clarify?
concrete words
to make very difficult
to drink juice in a clear form
to make something easier to understand
When something is relevant, it is...
silly
not important
significant
off topic
