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Unit 1-2 Grammar review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of clause is in RED?

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

2.

What type of clause is in RED?

We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

3.

What type of clause is in RED?

We went to the game, and our team won!

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

4.

What type of clause is in RED?

Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

5.

What type of clause is in RED?

I had a huge cup of coffee before I went to school.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

6.

What type of clause is in RED?

We had a great time after the weather cleared.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

7.

What type of clause is in RED?

Everything was fine until Sally came along.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

8.

What type of clause is in RED?

Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

9.

How does a dependent clause begin?

a)

with a subject

b)

with a verb

c)

with a subordinating conjunction (W.A.S.A.B.I.)

d)

with an adjective

10.

What type of clause is in RED?

Because oil drilling cracks the bedrock, it can cause earthquakes.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

11.

What type of clause is in RED?

Since doping is illegal, Russian athletes were banned from competing in the Winter Olympics.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

12.
Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
Do you want to order pizza?
Should I make spaghetti?
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
so 
13.
Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
I wanted to play outside.
My mom said I have to do my homework first.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
for
14.

When joining two clauses you should use a conjunction (FANBOYS) and _____________________.

a)

a conjunction

b)

a simple sentence

c)

a comma

d)

a capital

15.
The weather today will be rainy, ____ we will not go outside for recess.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
and
d)
so
16.
Which of the following is the correctly written sentence?
a)
The girl was short but, she still could play basketball.
b)
The girl was short but she still could play basketball.
c)
The girl was short; however she still could play basketball.
d)
The girl was short, but she still could play basketball.
17.

What is the subject of a sentence?

a)

The noun (proper or regular)

b)

Who or what the sentence is about.

c)

The verb

d)

The adjective

18.

Which is the correct definition of independent clause:

a)

It can stand on its own as a complete sentence because it has a subject, verb, and expresses a complete thought.

b)

It cannot stand on its own because it does not express a complete thought, even if it does have a subject and verb.

19.

Which is the correct definition of dependent clause:

a)

It can stand on its own as a complete sentence because it has a subject, verb, and expresses a complete thought.

b)

It cannot stand on its own because it does not express a complete thought, even if it does have a subject and verb.

20.
What is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION in the following clause?
If you go to school without your homework done.
a)
you
b)
go
c)
If
d)
to
21.
Beauty and the Beast. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
22.
Today in Science. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
23.
She is so funny. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
24.
I got so tired.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
25.
When I finally got up.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
26.
Sitting by the broken plate licking the crumbs.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent clause
c)
Independent clause
27.
I heard the cat's meow.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
28.
So that I could get some rest.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
29.
Because I was afraid.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
30.
Over my head.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
31.
What is the subject of the sentence below? 
Literature contains many stories about Amazons. 
a)
Greek
b)
literature
c)
stories
d)
Amazon
32.
What is the verb of the sentence below?
Literature contains many stories about Amazons. 
a)
many
b)
contains
33.
What is the subject of the sentence below? 
Susan and Kay went swimming. 
a)
went swimming
b)
Susan
c)
Kay
d)
Susan and Kay
34.
What is the subject of the sentence below? 
The show begins at 7pm. 
a)
show
b)
begins
c)
The show
d)
begins at 7pm
35.
What is the subject of the sentence below? 
The yellow wagon was broken.
a)
The yellow wagon
b)
was broken
c)
wagon
d)
was
36.
What is the verb of the sentence below? 
Her large suitcase has wheels. 
a)
Her large suitcase
b)
has wheels
c)
suitcase
d)
has
37.
What is the subject of the sentence below? 
The piano teacher played well. 
a)
piano teacher
b)
teacher
c)
The piano teacher played
d)
played well
38.
What is the verb of the sentence below? 
We enjoyed the picnic in spite of the showers. 
a)
showers
b)
spite
c)
enjoyed
39.
My estate goes to my husband, son, daughter-in-law, and nephew.
a)
correct
b)
My estate goes to my husband, son, daughter-in-law and nephew.
c)
My estate goes to my husband, son and daughter-in-law, and nephew.
40.
We could also say healthy strong man.
a)
We could also say healthy, strong man.
b)
correct
c)
We could also say, healthy, strong man.
41.
He walked all the way home, he shut the door.
a)
He walked all the way home, and he shut the door.
b)
correct
c)
He walked all the way home and, he shut the door.
42.
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.
43.
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
44.
My best friend, Joe arrived.
a)
My best friend, Joe, arrived.
b)
correct
c)
My best friend Joe, arrived.
45.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
46.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious, hot dog.

b)

At the ballpark, I enjoyed a delicious hot dog.

c)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious, hot, dog.

d)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious hot dog.

47.
Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?
a)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.
b)
Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
c)
Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
d)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.
48.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
49.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
50.
In the spring of 1930 marine science took a giant step forward.
a)
spring,
b)
1930,
c)
science,
d)
As it is
51.
Should there be a comma between these clauses?
Because the students were tired of school they decided to stay home from school.
a)
Yes
b)
No
52.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise but he does not receive the credit he is due.
a)
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise but he does not receive the credit he is due.
b)
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise but, he does not receive the credit he is due.
c)
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise, but, he does not receive the credit he is due.
d)
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise, but he does not receive the credit he is due.
53.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
I gave up on understanding calculus for it is impossibly difficult.
a)
I gave up on understanding calculus, for it is impossibly difficult.
b)
I gave up on understanding calculus, for, it is impossibly difficult. 
c)
I gave up on understanding calculus for it is impossibly difficult.
d)
I gave up on understanding calculus.  For it is impossibly difficult.
54.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
I would like to go to Hawaii and Australia someday.
a)
I would like to go to Hawaii, and Australia, someday.
b)
I would like to go to Hawaii, and Australia someday.
c)
I would like to go to Hawaii and Australia someday.
d)
I would like to go to Hawaii and, Australia someday.
55.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing and awesome but she has no intention of attending another one.
a)
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing, and awesome but she has no intention of attending another one.
b)
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing and awesome, but she has no intention of attending another one.
c)
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing and awesome but she has no intention of attending another one.
d)
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing, and awesome, but she has no intention of attending another one.
56.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
Neither wind nor gale can keep Freddy Krueger from watching the latest My Little Pony episode.
a)
Neither, wind, nor, gale can keep Freddy Krueger from watching the latest My Little Pony episode.
b)
Neither wind, nor gale can keep Freddy Krueger from watching the latest My Little Pony episode.
c)
Neither wind nor gale can keep Freddy Krueger from watching the latest My Little Pony episode.
d)
Neither wind nor gale, can keep Freddy Krueger from watching the latest My Little Pony episode.
57.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
Elmyra could work on her homework or she could play with her pet mice.
a)
Elmyra could work on her homework or she could play with her pet, mice.
b)
Elmyra could work on her homework, or she could play with her pet mice.
c)
Elmyra could work on her homework or, she could play with her pet mice.
d)
Elmyra could work on her homework or she could play with her pet mice.
58.

Identify the SWABI.


When Alex is done with a book, he records it on her reading chart.

a)

he

b)

on

c)

When

d)

done

59.

Identify the SWABI.


Since many students had a wrong hypothesis, we discussed the experiment in depth.

a)

experiment

b)

Since

c)

hypothesis

d)

Since many students had a wrong hypothesis

60.

Identify the SWABI.


After I proposed my plan to the board, they voted on it.

a)

After I proposed my plan to the board,

b)

they voted on it.

c)

After

d)

After I proposed my plan to the board, they voted on it.

61.

Identify the SWABI.


Jose didn’t make a sensible eating choice when he chose to eat three whole pizza pies for dinner.

a)

Jose didn’t make a sensible eating choice

b)

when

c)

when he chose to eat

d)

when he chose to eat three whole pizza pies for dinner.

62.

Identify the SWABI.


Because Pam had mud all over her hands, it was indisputable that she was outside playing.

a)

Because Pam

b)

it was indisputable

c)

Because Pam had mud all over her hands

d)

Because

63.

Identify the SWABI.


Even though the opposing team was afflicted with anger, the Raven’s basketball team maintained their dignity.

a)

Even though the opposing team was afflicted with anger

b)

Even though

c)

was afflicted

d)

maintained their dignity.

64.

Identify the SWABI.


Kendall wanted to share information about the upcoming election because she strongly supported her candidate.

a)

Kendall wanted to share information

b)

because

c)

wanted

d)

Kendall

65.

Identify the SWABI.


When Maria submitted her essay, it was clear that she’s fairly precocious due to her strong vocabulary and grammar skills.

a)

When

b)

Maria submitted her essay

c)

When Maria submitted her essay

d)

it was clear

66.
Our teacher has a large glorious collection of POP Marvel bobble heads.
a)
large, glorious
b)
large glorious
67.
The slimy hungry green martian entered the classroom.
a)
slimy, hungry, green
b)
slimy hungry green
68.
Five classic sports cars passed me on the highway yesterday.
a)
Five, classic, sports
b)
Five classic sports
69.
The two cluttered computer tables need to be organized.
a)
two, cluttered, computer
b)
two cluttered computer
70.
The hot spicy appetizing wings from Buffalo Wild Wings were outstanding!
a)
hot, spicy, appetizing
b)
hot spicy appetizing
71.
A strange smell came from Dylan's disorganized messy cluttered locker.
a)
disorganized messy cluttered
b)
disorganized, messy, cluttered
72.
Charlie picked up the bright red rubber glove off of the lab table.  
a)
bright red rubber
b)
bright, red, rubber
73.
Chuck bought a thin gold chain for Angela on their anniversary.
a)
thin, gold
b)
thin gold
74.
Maddie found four large goose eggs in her back yard by the pond.
a)
four, large, goose
b)
four large goose
75.
My old blue La-Z-Boy recliner is the most comfortable chair!
a)
old, blue, La-Z-Boy
b)
old blue La-Z-Boy
76.

Which of the following start with a SWABI?

a)

Alex ate pizza last night because he was super hungry.

b)

Alex ate pizza last night when he came home from school.

c)

If Alex ate pizza last night, he will have to eat tacos tonight.

d)

Did Alex forget to eat his pizza before he went to practice.

77.

Which is spelled with correct punctuation?

a)

When Tim went to the mall he made sure that he got a cheesecake.

b)

Tim went to the mall because he needed to make sure he got a cheesecake.

78.

Do not use a comma when?

a)

A conjunction starts a sentence.

b)

A SWABI starts a sentence.

c)

When a SWABI connects two independent clauses.

79.

Which of these is NOT a coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)

a)

because

b)

and

c)

or

d)

so

80.

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

a)

for

b)

whether

c)

yet

d)

nor

81.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for :

a)

For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

b)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

c)

For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

d)

Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

82.

Was on the floor.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

incomplete

83.

Which is NOT a complete sentence?

a)

Tate ate some ice cream.

b)

We went to the movies.

c)

Fell on the ground.

84.

Identify the SWABI.


When Alex is done with a book, he records it on her reading chart.

a)

he

b)

When

c)

on

d)

done

85.

What type of conjunction: While you're here, get some work done.

a)

FANBOYS (coordinating)

b)

SWABI (subordinating)

86.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
You may have, hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.
b)
You may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink. 
c)
You may have hot chocolate; hot tea; or coffee to drink. 
d)
You may have hot chocolate or hot tea or coffee, to drink. 
87.

Identify the SWABI.


When Alex is done with a book, he records it on her reading chart.

a)

he

b)

on

c)

When

d)

done

88.

Identify the SWABI.


Since many students had a wrong hypothesis, we discussed the experiment in depth.

a)

experiment

b)

Since

c)

hypothesis

d)

Since many students had a wrong hypothesis

89.

A fragment is...

a)

a group of words that has a subject and verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

b)

a group of words that is missing what is needed to be a complete sentence

90.

Which of the following is a fragment?

a)

On the banks of the river.

b)

He smiled.

c)

It's such a beautiful day!

d)

You need to study for the rest.

91.

Which of the following is a fragment?

a)

The cats begged for some food.

b)

I love listening to podcasts.

c)

After it rains, we should play outside.

d)

Because you need to finish this.

92.

A dependent clause is...

a)

A group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand on it's own as a complete sentence.

b)

A group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand on it's own as a complete sentence.

93.

An independent clause is...

a)

A group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand on it's own as a complete sentence.

b)

A group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand on it's own as a complete sentence.

c)

A fragment.

d)

A run on sentence.

94.

Which of the following is a DEPENDENT clause?

a)

Because you studied extra hard.

b)

You should watch this movie.

c)

The dog sniffed the grass.

d)

He smiled.

95.

Which one is punctuated correctly?

a)

Because it's such a nice day outside, we should go play frisbee.

b)

Because it's such a nice day outside we should go play frisbee.

96.

Which one is punctuated correctly?

a)

If I get an A on this test I will be extremely happy.

b)

If I get an A on this test, I will be extremely happy.

97.

Which on is punctuated correctly?

a)

Fin loves riding his scooter that he got for his birthday.

b)

Fin loves riding his scooter, that he got for his birthday.

98.

Which one is punctuated correctly?

a)

You are finished with the test when you answer this question.

b)

You are finished with the test, when you answer this question.

99.

Which sentences uses commas correctly (series)?

a)

I love to paint, read books, and eat pizza.

b)

I love, to paint, read books, and eat pizza

c)

I love to paint read books, and eat pizza

d)

I love to paint, read books and eat pizza

100.

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

a)

I threw hot water, into the air but it turned, into snow.

b)

I threw hot water into the air but, it turned into snow.

c)

I threw hot water into the air, but it turned into snow.

d)

I threw hot water into the air but it turned into snow.

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