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Grammar Catch-all

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

As if he had never been asked to open his locker before.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

2.

Because her mother was very strict with her.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

3.

The old green Volkswagen bug without power steering and automatic transmission.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

4.

He shivered.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

5.

My grandmother taught me about quilting I really enjoy this craft.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Complete Sentence

6.

Although she drives me crazy, I am forced to tolerate her for 42 minutes per day.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

7.

Which sentences are correctly punctuated?

a)

John learned to skateboard last year; he practices constantly.

b)

John learned to skateboard last year, he practices constantly.

c)

John learned to skateboard last year, and he practices constantly.

d)

John learned to skateboard last year. He practices constantly.

8.

Check all of the ways you could correct this run-on sentence:


English 10 is the best class the students keep it interesting.

a)

English 10 is the best class; the students keep it interesting.

b)

English 10 is the best class! The students keep it interesting.

c)

English 10 is the best class because the students keep it interesting.

d)

English 10 is the best class, the students keep it interesting.

9.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.

b)

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.

c)

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.

d)

Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.

10.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Fossil fuels cause pollution, are not renewable, and damage the ecosystem.

b)

Fossil fuels cause pollution are not renewable and damage the ecosystem.

c)

Fossil fuels cause pollution, are not renewable and damage the ecosystem.

d)

Fossil fuels cause pollution are not renewable, and damage the ecosystem.

11.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Due to these, negative effects more people are switching to wind power.

b)

Due to these negative effects more people are switching to wind power.

c)

Due to these negative effects, more people are switching to wind power.

d)

Due to these, negative effects, more people are switching to wind power.

12.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

In the text it states “More and more people are switching to wind power.”

b)

In the text it states “,More and more people are switching to wind power.”

c)

In the text it states. “More and more people are switching to wind power.”

d)

In the text it states, “More and more people are switching to wind power.”

13.

Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?

a)

I will celebrate July 22, 2018 as my birthday.

b)

I will celebrate, July 22, 2018, as my birthday.

c)

I will celebrate, July 22 2018, as my birthday.

d)

I will celebrate July 22, 2018, as my birthday.

14.

Let's eat Grandma!

a)

Correct

b)

Let's eat, Grandma!

c)

Let's, eat Grandma!

15.

We could say lots of things about Tim Lawrence; one being that he is a healthy strong man.

a)

We could say lots of things about Tim Lawrence; one being that he is a healthy, strong man.

b)

correct

c)

We could say lots of things about Tim Lawrence, one being that he is a healthy, strong, man.

16.
Jill who is my sister shut the door.
a)
Jill, who is my sister shut the door.
b)
Jill, who is my sister, shut the door.
c)
correct
17.
Having finally arrived in town, we went shopping.
a)
correct
b)
Having finally arrived in town we, went shopping.
c)
Having finally arrived, in town we went shopping.
18.
Will you, Aisha, do that assignment for me?
a)
correct
b)
Will you Aisha, do that assignment for me?
c)
Will you, Aisha do that assignment for me?
19.
Is a comma used in the following sentence?
"The coin was tossed and the game had begun."
a)
Yes, absolutely
b)
No, absolutely not
c)
The comma is optional, and would be inserted both before and after the word "and"
d)
The comma is optional, and would be inserted before the word "and"
20.
Which compound sentence is correct?
a)
I was tired from school,I had to go to class anyways.
b)
Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone.
c)
I went to the store, I got chips.
d)
The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage
21.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
22.
I baked oatmeal cookies they had raisins in them, too. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
23.
Some educated people believe in witchcraft, I am not one of them. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
24.
The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone; you should go. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
25.
Mother got a letter from Aunt Esther, she is coming next week. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
26.

Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

a)

The Puritans came to America to establish new settlements.

b)

The puritans came to America to establish New Settlements.

27.

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

a)

I would love to see the alaskan Wilderness.

b)

I would love to see the Alaskan wilderness.

28.

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

a)

Sharon said, "Bring your guitar when you come to my house."

b)

Sharon said, "bring your guitar when you come to my house."

29.

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

a)

Do you eat a big meal at Thanksgiving?

b)

Do you eat a big meal at thanksgiving?

30.

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

a)

We watched the movie Brian's Song in English class.

b)

We watched the Movie brian's song in english class.

31.

Choose the opening of a message with the correct capitalization.

a)

Dear John,

b)

dear John,

32.

Correct this sentence.

Last year the meeting was held on a wednesday in June, or maybe it was later in the Summer.

a)

Last year the Meeting was held on a Wednesday in June, or maybe it was later in the Summer.

b)

Last year the meeting was held on a Wednesday in June, or maybe it was later in the Summer.

c)

Last year the meeting was held on a Wednesday in June, or maybe it was later in the summer.

33.
Drive South six blocks; you will see the Chrysler building on your left. 
a)
Drive south six blocks; you will see the Chrysler building on your left. 
b)
Drive south six blocks; you will see the Chrysler Building on your left. 
c)
Drive South six blocks; you will see the Chrysler Building on your left. 
34.
He is taking accounting and english at a local community college. 
a)
He is taking Accounting and English at a local community college. 
b)
He is taking accounting and English at a local community college. 
c)
He is taking accounting and English at a local Community College. 
35.
His favorite novel is Game Of Thrones. 
a)
No Change.  
b)
His Favorite novel is Game Of Thrones. 
c)
His favorite novel is Game of Thrones. 
36.
Her aunt is coming for christmas.
a)
Aunt
b)
Christmas
37.
The sky grew pink, seagulls began to cry, and waves rolled onshore as Diane took her morning stroll on the beach.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
38.
Vacuuming under the furniture, dusting the ceiling fans, and scrubbing the tile grout with a toothbrush, Jerry prepared the house for his ultra-picky mother-in-law.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
39.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
b)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
40.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
b)
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.
41.
Natasha tried holding her breath, __________ a piece of gum, and poking her belly, but she could not quiet her empty stomach, which rumbled during the chemistry exam.
a)
chews
b)
chewing
c)
chewed
d)
to chew
42.
Monica brewed espresso, steamed milk, and ________ jokes as she prepared Mike’s latte.
a)
tells
b)
told
c)
will tell
d)
was telling
43.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.

b)

Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.

c)

Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.

d)

Dracula knocked several times, no one came to the door.

44.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
b)
She was, as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
c)
She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
d)
She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
45.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
b)
On Friday, June 4, 2015 I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
c)
On Friday June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
d)
On Friday June 4 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
46.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Is the pizza gluten free.

b)

Is the pizza gluten free?

c)

Is the pizza gluten free!

47.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My favorite colors are pink blue and yellow.

b)

My favorite colors are pink, blue and yellow.

c)

My favorite colors are pink, blue, and yellow.

48.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

We are going on vacation to Orlando, FL.

b)

We are going on vacation to Orlando FL.

c)

We are going on vacation, to Orlando FL.

49.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

George Washington was born on February 22. 1732.

b)

George, Washington was born on February 22 1732.

c)

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

50.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

He yelled, "I found an abandoned treehouse!"

b)

"He yelled, I found an abandoned treehouse."

c)

He yelled "I found an abandoned treehouse!"

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