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Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 146

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a citizen of another country

a)

brigand

b)

alien

c)

national

d)

jeer

2.

Synonym of: succinct, short and sweet

a)

comely

b)

erratic

c)

terse

d)

jeer

3.

Antonym of plain, homely, ugly, repulsive.

a)

comely

b)

terse

c)

fodder

d)

happy

4.

to tease or torment by teasing

a)

jeer

b)

subjugate

c)

fortify

d)

tantalize

5.

Antonym of native

a)

national

b)

mediocre

c)

alien

d)

subjugate

6.

Not regular or consistent, undependable

a)

steady

b)

erratic

c)

terse

d)

mediocre

7.

to conquer by force, bring under complete control

a)

subjugate

b)

jeer

c)

fortify

d)

tantalize

8.

synonym of Exotic

a)

native

b)

fodder

c)

alien

d)

citizen

9.

Food for horses or cattle, raw material for a designated purpose

a)

muddle

b)

terse

c)

salvage

d)

fodder

10.

to make fun of rudely or unkindly

a)

subjugate

b)

jeer

c)

relinquish

d)

tantalize

11.

The bus was never on time, it was ______.

a)

comely

b)

erratic

c)

steady

d)

fortify

12.

average, ordinary, undistinguished

a)

terse

b)

fodder

c)

comely

d)

mediocre

13.

The letter was _____.

a)

mediocre

b)

terse

c)

alien

d)

fodder

14.

synonym of attractive

a)

fodder

b)

comely

c)

subjugate

d)

mediocre

15.

to strengthen, build up

a)

tantalize

b)

fortify

c)

subjugate

d)

jeer

16.

Every experience in life is ______ for the novelist's imagination.

a)

tantalizing

b)

mediocre

c)

terse

d)

fodder

17.

Antonym of satisfy, fulfill, gratify.

a)

jeer

b)

tantalize

c)

fortify

d)

subjugate

18.

The soldiers ______ the garrison against an unexpected attack.

a)

jeered

b)

effaced

c)

fortified

d)

subjugated

19.

antonym of "to praise"

a)

subjugate

b)

fortify

c)

erratic

d)

jeer

20.

synonym of spasmodic

a)

terse

b)

erratic

c)

chronic

d)

jeer

21.

antonym of diffuse

a)

cumbersome

b)

terse

c)

erratic

d)

mediocre

22.

antonym of distinguished

a)

mediocre

b)

terse

c)

brilliant

d)

comely

23.

A(n) _____ species of plant or animal can upset the balance of an ecosystem.

a)

unbridled

b)

native

c)

perennial

d)

alien

24.

brief and to the point

a)

tantalizing

b)

terse

c)

jeer

d)

mediocre

25.

Antonym of steady, dependable

a)

mediocre

b)

erratic

c)

jeer

d)

fortify

26.

Synonym of postpone, discontinue

a)

proliferate

b)

adjourn

c)

expulsion

d)

dissolute

27.

firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back.

a)

lucrative

b)

feint

c)

dissolute

d)

unflinching

28.

loose in one's morals or behavior

a)

dissolute

b)

feint

c)

sully

d)

lucrative

29.

bringing in money, profitable

a)

compensate

b)

proliferate

c)

lucrative

d)

feint

30.

to stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place

a)

expulsion

b)

adjourn

c)

compensate

d)

dissolute

31.

Antonym of: to fail to repay/reward.

a)

jeer

b)

lucrative

c)

feint

d)

compensate

32.

to reproduce, increase or spread rapidly

a)

proliferate

b)

unflinching

c)

lucrative

d)

illegible

33.

to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch

a)

feint

b)

unflinching

c)

jeer

d)

sully

34.

synonym of unreadable, scribbled.

a)

dissolute

b)

illegible

c)

mediocre

d)

feint

35.

a deliberately deceptive movement; a pretense

a)

feint

b)

adjourn

c)

dissolute

d)

sully

36.

antonym of: decrease, diminish, dwindle

a)

unflinching

b)

lucrative

c)

proliferate

d)

compensate

37.

synonym to immoral, corrupt

a)

tantalize

b)

dissolute

c)

feint

d)

sully

38.

Ana has a ______ career.

a)

proliferate

b)

compensate

c)

lucrative

d)

illegible

39.

The responsible students were faced with possible ______ from the band.

a)

effacement

b)

expulsion

c)

dissolution

d)

compensation

40.

Doctors are widely thought to have _____ handwriting.

a)

adjourn

b)

lucrative

c)

sully

d)

illegible

41.

To make a deceptive movement

a)

dissolute

b)

trick

c)

feint

d)

tantalize

42.

After the game, their uniforms were ______.

a)

dissolute

b)

comely

c)

sully

d)

unflinching

43.

The effects of air pollution have rendered the inscriptions on many old gravestones _______.

a)

sully

b)

illegible

c)

feint

d)

lucrative

44.

The manufacturer was ordered to _______ customers injured by the defective product.

a)

compensate

b)

lucrative

c)

proliferate

d)

expel

45.

synonym to: trick, ruse, subterfuge, bluff.

a)

unflinching

b)

jeer

c)

dissolute

d)

feint

46.

Antonym of admittance, admission

a)

compensation

b)

expulsion

c)

unflinching

d)

proliferation

47.

The _____ of bad habits must be stopped early in life.

a)

effacement

b)

proliferation

c)

compensation

d)

adjourning

48.

The chess master's opening _____ gave her an immediate advantage.

a)

feint

b)

fortification

c)

sully

d)

adjournment

49.

the process of driving or forcing out

a)

dissolution

b)

compensation

c)

expulsion

d)

proliferation

50.

Antonym to chaste, moral, proper

a)

dissolute

b)

illegible

c)

adjourn

d)

feint

51.

The scandal _____ the reputation of the institution.

a)

compensate

b)

sully

c)

fortify

d)

adjourn

52.

When it is time to end our meeting, a member must make a motion to ____.

a)

expulsion

b)

dissolute

c)

proliferate

d)

adjourn

53.

A lucrative business is

a)

failing

b)

profitable

c)

broken

d)

competitive

54.

Antonym to recede

a)

efface

b)

proliferate

c)

adjourn

d)

expulsion

55.

A synonym of suspend

a)

expulsion

b)

adjourn

c)

proliferate

d)

terse

56.

We went to the store and bought bread, milk, and eggs.

a)

bought,

b)

bought;

c)

bought:

d)

No punctuation needed after bought

57.
Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper.
a)
you,
b)
you;
c)
you:
d)
you
58.
John went to the party for one reason only to get revenge.
a)
only,
b)
only;
c)
only:
d)
only
59.
The sign was very explicit no dogs allowed!
a)
explicit,
b)
explicit;
c)
explicit:
d)
explicit
60.
The following streets are flooded Hull St., Courthouse Rd., and Hopkins Rd.
a)
flooded,
b)
flooded;
c)
flooded:
d)
flooded
61.
Larry was looking at three different cars a Bugatti, a Lamborghini, and an Alfa Romeo.
a)
cars,
b)
cars;
c)
cars:
d)
cars
62.
Seeing you here means that you missed the bus.
a)
means,
b)
means;
c)
means:
d)
means
63.
He sent me to buy him jeans, a sweater, and a pair of Jordans.
a)
him,
b)
him;
c)
him:
d)
him
64.

There are several places I would like to visit: Italy, France, and Canada.

Is the colon in the correct place?

a)

no

b)

yes

65.

Correct or incorrect?

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

a)

INCORRECT

b)

CORRECT

66.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

67.

Is this sentence correct?

My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

a)

yes

b)

no

68.

Remember the old saying be careful what you wish for.

a)

you:

b)

saying:

c)

Remember:

d)

careful:

69.

These are the pool rules no running, no diving, no shoes.

a)

running:

b)

diving:

c)

no:

d)

rules:

70.

I've seen the greats Barrymore, Guinness, and Streep.

a)

the:

b)

Barrymore:

c)

greats:

d)

and:

71.

John got what he dreamed of a home of his own.

a)

John:

b)

he:

c)

dreamed:

d)

of:

72.

They know what to do pray.

a)

know:

b)

to:

c)

do:

d)

They:

73.

I want the following items butter, sugar, and flour.

a)

want:

b)

items:

c)

butter:

d)

following

74.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________  today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
75.
I chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
76.
Tomorrow the supervisor will come to our shift meeting _________ and listen to the complaints of the kitchen staff
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
77.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

It was a very hot day; I had to use a fan to keep cool.

b)

It was a very hot day, I had to use a fan to keep cool.

c)

It was a very hot day; using a fan to keep cool.

d)

It was a very hot day; so I had to use a fan to keep cool.

78.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My friend was feeling sick; I walked her to the nurse’s office.

b)

My friend was feeling sick; so I walked her to the nurse’s office.

c)

My friend was feeling sick, I walked her to the nurse’s office.

d)

My friend was feeling sick; and I walked her to the nurse’s office.

79.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The traffic on the freeway was horrible; so I decided to wait.

b)

The traffic on the freeway was horrible, I decided to wait.

c)

The traffic on the freeway was horrible; I decided to wait.

d)

The traffic on the freeway was horrible; and I decided to wait.

80.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My class is having a party tomorrow, I’m bringing chips and salsa.

b)

My class is having a party tomorrow; I’m bringing chips and salsa.

c)

My class is having a party tomorrow; so I’m bringing chips and salsa.

d)

My class is having a party tomorrow; with chips and salsa.

81.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Steven’s book report is due on Friday, He is reading the book now.

b)

Steven’s book report is due on Friday; but he is reading the book now.

c)

Steven is reading the book now; his report is due on Friday.

d)

Steven is reading the book now, his report is due on Friday.

82.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Popsicles are on sale at the store, my dad bought me one.

b)

My dad bought me some popsicles; they were on sale at the store.

c)

My dad bought me some popsicles; for they were on sale at the store.

d)

Popsicles are on sale at the store; so my dad bought me one.

83.

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

a)

The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.

b)

The man was wet; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

c)

The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

84.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

He doesn't like living near the beach; The salty air is making his car rust.

b)

He doesn't like living near the beach; the salty air is making his car rust.

c)

He doesn't like living near the beach; because the salty air is making his car rust.

85.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

We did an experiment in class and all the students participated.

b)

We did an experiment in class; all the students participated.

c)

We did an experiment in class; and all the students participated.

d)

We did an experiment in class; All the students participated.

86.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The big dog scared the little boy; He ran the other way.

b)

The big dog scared the little boy; therefore, he ran the other way.

c)

The big dog scared the little boy; so he ran the other way.

d)

The big dog scared the little boy. He ran the other way; screaming.

87.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Pam and Lisa had a fight yesterday; however they are best friends today.

b)

Pam and Lisa had a fight yesterday, however, they are best friends today.

c)

Pam and Lisa had a fight yesterday; however, they are best friends today.

d)

Pam and Lisa are not talking to each other today, they had a fight.

88.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Every Saturday night, my little brother gathers up his things to take a bath: goggles, shower cap, and snorkel; bubble bath, soap, and shampoo; tapes, stereo, and rubber duck.

b)

Every Saturday night, my little brother gathers up his things to take a bath: goggles shower cap and snorkel; bubble bath soap and shampoo; tapes stereo and rubber duck.

c)

Every Saturday night, my little brother gathers up his things to take a bath: goggles, shower cap, and snorkel, bubble bath, soap, and shampoo, tapes, stereo, and rubber duck.

89.

The dull, droning speech of the college president put us to sleep _________ the crash of her water glass on the floor woke us up.

a)

comma

b)

semicolon

c)

no punctuation

90.

I am here ___ you are over there.

a)

comma

b)

no punctuation

c)

but

d)

semicolon

91.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.

b)

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

c)

You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.

d)

You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

92.
A ________ occurs when a sentence is missing a subject or a predicate. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
93.
An easy way to fix a run-on is to split the sentence into smaller sentences using a ________.
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Question Mark
94.
Inserting a ________ between independent clauses creates a grammatically correct sentence. 
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Colon
95.
A subject is usually a ________.
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
96.
A predicate is __________________.
a)
The sentence's action
b)
The sentence's subject
c)
A part of speech
d)
A noun
97.
A complete sentence has a _______ and a ______. 
a)
Subject, noun
b)
Verb, action
c)
Subject, predicate
d)
Predicate, action
98.
Shows no improvement
This sentence is an example of a _________.
a)
Run-on 
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
99.
Doesn't understand the question.
This sentence is an example of a ________. 
a)
Run on 
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
100.
It was hot outside I was about to pass out
This sentence is an example of a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run on
c)
Complete sentence
101.
My favorite color is red my dining room is painted red
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
102.
I like swimming, and I enjoy running. 
This sentence is a: 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
103.
Because Leonard was the only person outside walking at night. 
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
104.
A _______ occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
105.
What change should be made to the text below?
My sister has a rock collection, she wants to be a scientist when she grows up. 
a)
My sister has a rock collection because she wants. To be a scientist.
b)
My sister has a rock collection. She wants to be a scientist. When she grows up.
c)
My sister has a rock collection. She wants to be a scientist when she grows up. 
d)
My sister has a rock collection, she wants to be a scientist. When she grows up.
106.
What change should be made to the text below?
I like stories about history, they are interesting and fun to read.
a)
I like stories about history. They are interesting. And fun to read.
b)
I like stories. About history. they are interesting. And fun to read.
c)
I like stories. About history. They are interesting and fun to read.
d)
I like stories about history. They are interesting and fun to read. 
107.
Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
a)
My family is planning a trip to the city.
b)
It will be the longest trip.
c)
I'm saving money I want to buy presents.
d)
We will go in the spring, when the weather is good. 
108.
What change should be made to the text below?
Our class held a bake sale.
To raise money for a trip. 
a)
Our class held a bake sale to raise money for a trip.
b)
Our class held a bake sale, we raised money for a trip. 
c)
Our class held a bake sale. Raising money for a trip.
d)
Our class held a bake sale to raise money. For a trip.
109.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, or only one can win.
b)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, for only one can win.
c)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, nor only one can win.
d)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, but only one can win.
110.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Our school has many clubs and activities but, sixth graders can't participate in sports.
b)
Our school has many clubs and activities, but sixth graders can't participate in sports.
c)
Our school has many clubs and activities, nor sixth graders can't participate in sports.
111.
Pam and her dog, Spike.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
112.

Asteroids are tiny planets they are sometimes called planetoids.

a)

run on

b)

complete sentence

c)

comma splice

d)

fragment

113.

Choose the best revision for:

Asteroids are tiny planets they are sometimes called planetoids.

a)

Asteroids are tiny planets, they are sometimes called planetoids.

b)

Asteroids are tiny planets. They are sometimes called planetoids.

c)

Asteroids, are tiny planets they are sometimes called planetoids.

d)

Asteroids are tiny planets: they are sometimes called planetoids.

114.

A customer brought a tennis racket it was expensive.

a)

comma splice

b)

run on

c)

fragment

d)

complete sentence

115.

Choose the best revision for:

A customer bought a tennis racket it was expensive.

a)

A customer bought a tennis racket: it was expensive.

b)

A customer, bought a tennis racket it was expensive.

c)

A customer bought a tennis racket, it was expensive.

d)

A customer bought a tennis racket.It was expensive.

116.

Choose the best revision for:

We hiked up the mountain we didn't make it to the top.

a)

We hiked up the mountain we didn't make it, to the top.

b)

We hiked up the mountain: we didn't make it to the top.

c)

We hiked up the mountain, but we didn't make it to the top.

d)

We hiked up the mountain, we didn't make it to the top.

117.

Choose the best revision for:

The rings of Saturn are less than two miles thick, they spread out from the

planet.

a)

The rings of Saturn are less than two miles thick: they spread out from the planet.

b)

The rings of Saturn are less than two miles thick; they spread out from the planet.

c)

The rings of Saturn are less than two miles thick and they spread out from the planet.

d)

The rings of Saturn are less than two miles thick but they spread out from the planet.

118.

Choose the best revision for:

Saturn is a huge planet it is more than nine times larger than Earth.

a)

Saturn is a huge planet it is more than nine times larger, than Earth.

b)

Saturn, is a huge planet, it is more than nine times larger than Earth.

c)

Saturn, is a huge planet it is more than nine times larger than Earth.

d)

Saturn is a huge planet; it is more than nine times larger than Earth.

119.

The children playing on the swings.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run on

c)

fragment

d)

comma splice

120.

The children were playing on the swings.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run on

c)

fragment

d)

comma splice

121.

When the children were playing on the swings, it was late at night.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run on

c)

fragment

d)

comma splice

122.

The flying fox is not really a fox at all, rather, it is a kind of bat whose head resembles that of a fox.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

123.

Mosquitoes are found in various climates, they thrive in Alaska was well as in the tropics.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

124.

Proper lighting is a necessity for good eyesight, but direct sunlight can damage eyesight.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

125.

Once limited to the Western states, rodeos now enjoy a national popularity.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

126.

Because they are high in Vitamin A, both apricots and broccoli are nutritionally valuable foods.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

127.

Kansas City calls itself the City of Fountains, its goal is to build a new public fountain every year.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

128.

Manila hemp rope remains very useful, although it is not as strong as nylon, it does stretch as much.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

129.

Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

130.

Canoeing, one of America's favorite sports, can prove to be exciting and dangerous.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

131.

Although some Texans do not like to admit it, Alaska is our largest state.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

132.

Getting the right to vote is one thing, using it is another.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

133.

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

a)

true

b)

false

134.

One of the most interesting plants is the cactus, for it is able to live without water for years.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

135.

Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

136.
My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.
a)
My, grandmother, was an artist I have many of her paintings.
b)
My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.
c)
My grandmother was an artist I, have many of her paintings.
d)
Correct as is
137.

Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.

a)

Correct

b)

Run-on

138.

What is a comma splice?

a)

The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

b)

The correct use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

139.

A complete sentence must

a)

have a dependent and an independent clause

b)

be an independent clause and complete thought

140.

Amanda is nice, she always helps.

a)

correct

b)

comma splice

141.

Amanda is nice; she always helps

a)

Correct

b)

comma splice

142.

Amanda is nice, and she always helps.

a)

correct

b)

comma splice

143.

A semicolon

a)

can take the place of a comma and coordinating conjunction

b)

is used to join a dependent clause and an independent clause

c)

should always follow dependent words

144.

Baking one's bread requires time, patience, and practice, these ingredients cannot be bought or borrowed.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

145.

Baking one's bread requires time, patience, and practice. These ingredients cannot be bought or borrowed.

a)

correct

b)

comma splice

146.

Follow the instructions, complete the game.

a)

comma splice

b)

correct

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