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Final Review

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 29mins

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Class
Date
1.

Read the sentence below. Is the COMMA below being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: California is also known as the Golden State, Florida is also known as the Sunshine State.

a)

Yes, the comma is being used correctly because it is being used to show that there is an appositive or non-essential phrase.

b)

No, the comma is not being used correctly because there are two dependent clauses here, and instead of a comma it should be a semicolon.

c)

Yes, the comma is being used correctly because there a natural pause where the comma is placed.

d)

No, the comma is creating a comma splice because two independent clauses can't be separated by a comma alone.

2.

Read the sentence below. Are the COMMAS being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: President Lincoln, who was also known as Honest Abe, once said: “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.”

a)

Yes, the comma is being used correctly because it is being used to show that there is an appositive or non-essential phrase.

b)

No, the comma is not being used correctly because there are two dependent clauses here, and instead of a comma it should be a semicolon.

c)

Yes, the comma is being used correctly because there a natural pause where the comma is placed.

d)

No, the comma is creating a comma splice because two independent clauses can't be separated by a comma alone.

3.

Read the sentence below. Is the COMMA below being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: Captian Marvel is my favorite superhero, because she is clever.

a)

Yes, the comma is being used correctly because it is being used in between two independent clauses.

b)

No, the comma is not being used correctly because there are two independent clauses already being separated by the word because.

c)

Yes, the comma is being used correctly because there a natural pause where the comma is placed.

d)

No, the comma is creating a comma splice because two independent clauses can't be separated by a comma alone.

4.

Read the sentence below. Is the SEMICOLON below being used correctly in the sentence. Sentence: My friend Alana plays video games on her PC; I play video games with her, but I play on my Xbox.

a)

Yes, the semicolon is being used correctly because it is being used to introduce an explanation.

b)

No, the semicolon is not being used correctly because there are two dependent clauses here, and instead of a semicolon it should be a colon.

c)

Yes, the semicolon is being used correctly because there are two independent clauses here that are closely related to each other.

d)

No, the semicolon should not be used alone.

5.

Read the sentence below. Are the SEMICOLONS below being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: In my class, you can succeed if you just do the following turn in every assignment on time, even if it isn’t perfect or you didn’t quite do it correctly; ask questions when you don’t understand something; after you take notes, use them to help you complete bell work and homework; and apply the feedback I give you on future assignments.

a)

Yes, the semicolons are being used correctly because it is being used to introduce an explanation.

b)

No, the semicolons are not being used correctly because this is a list and the items in the list should be separated by a comma not a semicolon.

c)

Yes, the semicolons are being used correctly because there are two independent clauses here that are closely related to each other.

d)

Yes, the semicolons are being used correctly because this a complex list.

6.

Read the sentence below. Is the SEMICOLON below being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: The new Playstation has been out for months however; it is still difficult to find in stores.

a)

Yes, the semicolon is being used correctly because it is being used to introduce an explanation.

b)

Yes, because the word however is a conjunctive adverb. Conjunctive adverbs call for a special rule: a semicolon must come after the conjunctive adverb.

c)

Yes, the semicolon is being used correctly because there are two independent clauses here that are closely related to each other.

d)

No, the semicolon is not being used correctly because the word however is a conjunctive adverb. Conjunctive adverbs call for a special rule: a semicolon must be used before the word, and a comma after the conjunctive adverb.

7.

Read the sentence below. Is the SEMICOLON below being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: Harry Potter; has a scar in the shape of lighting bolt on his forehead.

a)

Yes, the semicolon is being used correctly because it is being used to show a natural pause.

b)

Yes, because the semicolon is being used to show an explanation.

c)

Yes, the semicolon is being used correctly because there are two independent clauses here that are closely related to each other.

d)

No, the semicolon is not being used correctly because there are no independent clauses before or after it.

8.

Read the sentence below. Are the COMMAS being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: Batman, a wealthy superhero, doesn't have any superpowers.

a)

Yes, the comma is being used correctly because it is being used to show that there is an appositive or non-essential phrase.

b)

No, the comma is not being used correctly because there are two dependent clauses here, and instead of a comma it should be a semicolon.

c)

Yes, the comma is being used correctly because there a natural pause where the comma is placed.

d)

No, the comma is creating a comma splice because two independent clauses can't be separated by a comma alone.

9.

Read the sentence below. Is the COLON below being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: Many of Netflix's original movies are among my all time favorite they are: To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Bird Box, and Extraction.

a)

Yes, the colon is being used correctly because it is being used to introduce a list.

b)

Yes, the colon is being used correctly because it is being used to separate the independent clause and the dependent clause.

c)

No, the colon is not being used correctly because a colon should not be used to separate a verb from the rest of the sentence.

d)

No, the colon is not being used correctly because there are no independent clauses before or after it.

10.

Read the sentence below. Is the COLON below being used correctly in the sentence? Sentence: The author had one message for the audience: It is important to stand up for what you believe in.

a)

Yes, the colon is being used correctly because it is being used to introduce a list.

b)

Yes, the colon is being used correctly because it is being used to separate the independent clause and the dependent clause.

c)

Yes, the colon is being used correctly because it signals an explanation for the first independent clause.

d)

No, the colon is not being used correctly because there are no independent clauses before or after it.

11.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
b)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school, however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
c)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
12.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance, Deb made her dress herself.
b)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance; Deb made her dress herself.
c)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance; and Deb made her dress herself.
13.
How would you revise the following sentence:
When Kip and LaFawnduh get married; Kip sings her a song about how much he loves technology.
a)
Remove the semicolon 
b)
Change the semicolon to a comma
c)
NO CHANGE
14.
A semicolon connects...
a)
two independent clauses that are closely related ideas
b)
two dependent clauses that are closely related ideas
c)
both dependent and independent clauses no matter how closely related in idea they are
15.
When do you use a semicolon between items in a list or series?
a)
only if any of the items in the list contain commas.
b)
anytime there is a list
16.
Does a semicolon go before or after the conjunctive verb/transitional phrase?
a)
before
b)
after
17.
Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?
a)
However
b)
But
c)
Indeed
d)
Furthermore
18.

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

a)

He's taking algebra, which he's good at, biology, his least favorite subject, and drama, for fun.

b)

He's taking algebra, which he's good at; biology, his least favorite subject; and drama, for fun.

c)

He's taking algebra; which he's good at; biology; his least favorite subject; and drama; for fun.

d)

He's taking algebra; which he's good at, biology; his least favorite subject, and drama; for fun.

19.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


You will need these supplies glue, scissors, and paste.

a)

After supplies

b)

After will

c)

After glue

d)

Afer paste

20.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


Janey could be described in two words hostile and erratic.

a)

After described

b)

After hostile

c)

After words

d)

After erratic

21.

Please select all the correct sentences.

a)

My: mom went to the store.

b)

Trevor and Donny were sick: and tired of the test.

c)

She didn't study: she failed.

d)

Mustafa: lifted the donkey up the cliff.

22.

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

23.
The words AND, BUT, YET, SO are called 
a)
conjunctions
b)
prepositions
c)
adjectives
d)
adverbs
24.
A part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea is called 
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
preposition
d)
adjective
25.
A part of speech that answers questions WHICH ONE? WHAT KIND? HOW MANY? HOW MUCH? WHAT COLOR? is called 
a)
adverb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
verb
26.
A part of speech that answers questions WHO?, WHAT?, WHOM? is called 
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective 
d)
preposition
27.
A part of speech that takes a place of a noun is called 
a)
verb
b)
pronoun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
28.
A part of speech that describes a noun or pronoun is called 
a)
verb
b)
conjunction
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
29.
A part of speech that shows action or state of being is called
a)
pronoun
b)
noun
c)
verb
d)
adverb
30.
A part of speech that describes (modifies) a verb, adjective, or adverb is called
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
31.
Choose prepositional phrase
a)
since yesterday
b)
same as yesterday
c)
sweet tomorrow
d)
sincere request
32.
Choose prepositional phrase: 
a)
beyond my understanding
b)
be my friend
c)
new textbook
d)
a difficult concept
33.
The articles A, AN, and THE are always 
a)
verbs
b)
adverbs
c)
adjectives
d)
prepositions
34.

The words is, was, were, be, will are

a)

helping verbs

b)

action verbs

c)

adverbs

d)

prepositions

35.
A part of speech that shows emotions is called 
a)
conjunction
b)
preposition
c)
interjection
d)
verb
36.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

Woah! My favorite surfers are competing in the Big Wave Awards in Hawaii this year!

a)

conjunction

b)

preposition

c)

interjection

d)

verb

37.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

Obi Wan Kenobi once said: “The Force will be with you. Always.”

a)

conjunction

b)

preposition

c)

helping verb

d)

verb

38.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

“Why, you stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder!” — Leia Organa

a)

conjunction

b)

noun

c)

helping verb

d)

adjective

39.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

Yesterday, I dropped the salsa all over the kitchen floor.

a)

preposition

b)

noun

c)

adverb

d)

adjective

40.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

Noah planted a tree in the yard.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

article

41.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

Sarah returned Cyberpunk 2077 because it had too many glitches

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

article

42.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

The Jedi gave Anakin a green lightsaber.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

article

43.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

William ran very fiercely, and I could just not keep up with him.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

preposition

d)

verb

44.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below:

Thor's hammer was on the table, and everyone took turns trying to pick it up, but nobody was worthy (Well maybe Cap).

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

preposition

d)

verb