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9th Midterm - Grammar Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Determine the sentence type.

I am going to walk my dogs Indy and Brutus after school.

a)

Statement

b)

Question

c)

Command

d)

Exclamation

2.

Determine the sentence type.

Stop playing with your computer.

a)

Statement

b)

Question

c)

Command

d)

Exclamation

3.

Determine the sentence type.

You just splashed me.!

a)

Statement

b)

Question

c)

Command

d)

Exclamation

4.

Which do you think is the most environmental issue of our time- water conservation or the production of natural habitats?

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamatory

5.

The Small Dark Spot is the name of a cyclone that occurred on the planet Neptune.

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamatory

6.

In ancient Greece and Rome, dice were usually made from bone and ivory.

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamatory

7.

Return the pliers to the toolbox in the garage when you're done.

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamatory

8.

I can't believe this is Rosa's first time seeing the Pacific Ocean!

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamatory

9.
This type of punctuation ends a declarative sentence.
a)
period
b)
exclamation point
c)
period or exclamation point
d)
question mark
10.
Stay in your seat.
a)
declarative
b)
exclamatory
c)
imperative
d)
interrogative
11.
This sentence shows excitement or strong emotion.
a)
interrogative
b)
declarative
c)
imperative
d)
exclamatory
12.
This quiz is easy.
a)
declarative
b)
exclamatory
c)
imperative
d)
interrogative
13.
Are you going to the movies tonight?
a)
declarative
b)
exclamatory
c)
imperative
d)
interrogative
14.
This type of sentence
makes a statement.
a)
declarative
b)
exclamatory
c)
imperative
d)
interrogative
15.
Do you want to study after school?
a)
declarative
b)
exclamatory
c)
imperative
d)
interrogative
16.
Please pass the salt.
a)
declarative
b)
exclamatory
c)
imperative
d)
interrogative
17.
This type of punctuation ends imperative sentences.
a)
period
b)
period and/or question mark
c)
period or exclamation point
d)
exclamation point
18.
When questioning a suspect, what type of sentence would detectives use?
a)
declarative
b)
exclamatory
c)
imperative
d)
interrogative
19.

The weather forecast had predicted thunderstorms, but the dark thunderclouds never materialised.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

20.

Annual plants survive only one season, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

21.

An avid reader, Freddie attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

22.

Philip always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and motivates others.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

23.

The right hemisphere of the human brain typically controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

24.

Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

25.

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the bank holiday weekend, we can always stay with my parents, or we can stay with my cousin.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

26.

The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

27.

How many types of sentence structures are there in English?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

28.

What other name(s) can be used for a Simple Sentence?

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

c)

baby sentence

d)

all can be used

29.

What is the name of the following punctuation mark ;

a)

colon

b)

semicolon

c)

period

d)

comma

30.

Mr Nuno said that will be enough, and everyone agreed.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

31.

My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

32.

Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

33.

Joshua stayed at home because he had a sore throat.

This is ...

a)

a simple sentence

b)

a compound sentence

c)

a complex sentence

d)

a compound/complex sentence

e)

(none are correct)

34.
Which sentence is parallel? 
A. Jose likes to talk but not to listen. 
B. Jose likes to talk but not listening. 
a)
A. 
b)
B.
35.
Which sentence is parallel? 
A. My friends never judged me by my words or what I did. 
B. My friends never judged me by my words or my actions. 
a)
A
b)
B
36.
This sentence is parallel--True or False. 
He wanted three things:  money, power, and fame. 
a)
True
b)
False
37.

Which sentence contains parallel structure?

a)

I would rather pay for my education than have to apply for some type of financial aid.

b)

I would rather pay for my education instead of receiving financial aid.

c)

I would rather pay for my education than receive financial aid.

d)

None of these are correct.

38.

Which sentence contains correct structure?

a)

The dictionary can be used to find these: word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.

b)

The dictionary can be used to find these: looking up word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.

c)

The dictionary can be used to find these: word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.

d)

All of the choices are correct.

39.
Which of these needs to be capitalized?
a)
texas
b)
lobster
c)
television
d)
starship
40.
Fix this sentence: "i want to go to the grand canyon in december."
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
41.
Which of the sentences is written correctly?
a)
Fred is not british.
b)
That food has got to be Italian.
c)
Bill is from mexico.
d)
Most mexican food is spicy.
42.

Which words need to be capitalized in the sentence?

My uncle took my brother and me to see the south lake cardinals.

a)

uncle

b)

brother

c)

south lake

d)

cardinals

43.
Correct the error in capitalization: Bethany and amber went to the mall after school yesterday. 
a)
Bethany should be lowercase. 
b)
amber should be capitalized. 
c)
mall should be capitalized. 
d)
No mistake.
44.
When do you use this type of rule: There were punch, cookies, and cake at the party.
a)
When you are trying to do stuff
b)
When separating a quote from a clause
c)
When stating an introductory phrase
d)
When you have a list of things
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.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction
c)
No comma needed
47.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
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 includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
50.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect

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