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Grammar Review Fall Exam

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify each group of words:


When we were on the bus.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

2.

Identify each group of words:


The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

3.

Identify each group of words:


We went through the haunted chateau and the Zombie High School.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

4.

Identify each group of words:


Kevin Durant is a good basketball player, LBJ is bad at basketball.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

5.

Identify each group of words:


The highwire is my favorite the little dogs are a close second.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

6.

Identify each group of words:


Michael Jordan is a good basketball player however Lebron is better.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

7.

Identify each group of words:


Abby wants to learn to snowboard, however, she is nervous.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

8.
Which option is not a sentence?
a)
He laughed uncontrollably.
b)
Rolled along the sidewalk.
c)
She loved running at night.
d)
Her dog barked and cried.
9.
The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone; you should go. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
10.
Fix this:
If you have a personal electronic device, please turn it off you don't want to get in trouble with administration.
a)
off, because you
b)
off, you
c)
NO change needed
d)
off. You
11.
Mark searched the nearly empty refrigerator for a midnight snack his only choices were curdled milk, stale pizza, and grape jelly.
a)
snack, his
b)
snack, but his
c)
snack, so his
d)
No change needed
12.
FIX:
After the explosion ended. We all were shaking in our boots and feeling very scared.
a)
ended, we
b)
NO change needed
c)
ended we
d)
DO NOT PICK
13.
Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
14.
Drew Hayden Taylor’s critique of Stephen Harper’s apology. Argued that it is insufficient to the task. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
15.
It is important to revise essays at the following levels. Content, structure, and editing. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
16.
When Regan argues that it is wrong to use animals as our resources, he is targeting animal agriculture, hunting, and experimentation. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
17.
Ben was hungry he decided to eat an apple.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (misisng a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
18.
After ten hours of hiking up the mountain, Casey and Troy were exhausted.
a)
complete sentence
b)
fragment
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (misisng a predicate)
19.
Lexi broke her arm she fell when she jumped off the swing.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
20.
Pop stars tend to be very snobby, this egotism is off-putting.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
21.

Orange jelly beans are my favorite mom likes the pink ones.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

22.

Bob deserved to live, he was a great father figure to Will and Jonathan.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

23.

Hanna and Mona shoplifted sunglasses, they did not get caught.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

24.

When Jackson is caught purposefully causing the fire alarm to go off and Ramona is caught escaping, both are suspended from school for three days.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

25.

Atari is a Japanese word; it actually means success.

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct Sentence

26.

Unless you monitor your time playing video games. They can negatively affect your vision.

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct Sentence

27.
Judy leads a charmed life she never seems to have a serious accident.
a)
No Change 
b)
life, she
c)
life; she
d)
life, yet
28.
Having prepared himself well for the realtor exams and having exhausted everyone in the family with his requests that someone help him with the true-and-false drills, Max was ready to take on test.
a)
No change 
b)
drills; Max
c)
drills. Max
d)
drills, but
29.
The results of the study were inconclusive, therefore more research needs to be done on the topic.
a)
No Change
b)
inconclusive, but therefore
c)
inconclusive; therefore, 
d)
inconclusive, therefore, 
30.
Refer to the section in red:
Because it was a gorgeous day they didn't want to stay inside, and decided to go to the park.
a)
No change
b)
gorgeous, day they
c)
gorgeous day, they
d)
gorgeous day.  They
31.
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
32.
Inserting a ________ between independent clauses creates a grammatically correct sentence. 
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Colon
33.

What is a fragment?

a)

A group of words in alphabetical order

b)

Two complete sentences that are joined together incorrectly

c)

A group of words that is missing a subject or a verb or a complete thought

34.

What is a comma splice?

a)

When commas are used correctly in a sentence

b)

Commas that are used to separate items in a series

c)

When two independent clauses are joined together by only a comma

35.
Which of the following is a comma splice?
a)
The scene was horrible and unbelievable, people screamed, cried, and were helpless. 
b)
The scene was horrible and unbelievable people screamed, cried, and were helpless. 
c)
The scene was horrible and unbelievable; people screamed, cried, and were helpless. 
d)
The scene was horrible and unbelievable, for the people screamed, cried, and were helpless. 
36.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a)
Because the street was covered with large amounts of snow; the driving was dangerous.
b)
Because the street was covered with large amounts of snow the driving was dangerous.
c)
Because the street was covered with large amounts of snow, the driving was dangerous.
d)
Because the street was covered with large amounts of snow, and the driving was dangerous.
37.

wear purple and gold on Thursday

a)

missing subject

b)

missing verb

c)

missing complete thought

38.

to destroy it

a)

missing subject

b)

missing verb

c)

missing complete thought

39.

stated his opinion

a)

missing subject

b)

missing verb

c)

missing complete thought

40.

when I listened to her

a)

missing subject

b)

missing verb

c)

missing complete thought

41.

Harry lifted his wand; he was protecting Luna

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

42.

The twins ate dinner.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

43.

Russian men were after Alex Rider because he was a spy.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

44.

Climbers began to ascend Mt. Everest; snow began to fall on the mountain.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

45.

Swimming in the summer is a great way to cool off.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

46.

Hundreds of ants crawled over his body, yet he wouldn't allow the enemy to know where he was located.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

47.

A group of friends went to the movies to see "The Avengers", so they bought tickets popcorn and candy; found seats; waited for the movie to start; and watched the movie.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

48.

Frank is organized.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

49.

Frank finds joy in organizing; he folds and puts away his clothes.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

50.

If Frank visited my house, I would make him organize everything.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

51.

Frank knows how to create joy in a home, and he organizes amazingly well because he uses the Kon Mari method.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

52.

Get them!

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

53.

About an hour later, we found the last horse.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

54.

If you do not correctly write sentences, they will be fragments or run ons.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

55.

Blankets are warm, but they just won't fold themselves.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

56.

I want to surf at Pipeline when the surf is good.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

57.

We dined at The Orchid; teriyaki steak and chicken are very popular because they taste delicious, yet they aren't expensive dishes.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

58.

In the morning, I am making waffles.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

59.

Wait until later!

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

60.

Stay here; we'll be back soon.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

61.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
62.
In the spring of 1930 marine science took a giant step forward.
a)
spring,
b)
1930,
c)
science,
d)
As it is
63.
To make the dive scientists designed a deep-sea vehicle.
a)
make,
b)
dive,
c)
scientists,
d)
As it is
64.
Lauren did of course keep a log.
a)
Lauren,
b)
,of course,
c)
did,
d)
As it is
65.
Scientists transformed the Challenger a British warship into a floating laboratory.
a)
Challenger,
b)
,a British warship,
c)
transformed,
d)
As it is
66.
On March 3 1965 her mother opened a store
a)
March, 3, 1965
b)
March 3, 1965,
c)
March 3 1965,
d)
As it is
67.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol, 
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
68.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
 Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her. 
a)
was, wearing 
b)
 waiter, who 
c)
Liza, who
69.
Let's eat grandma! 
a)
Correct
b)
Let's eat, grandma!
c)
Let's, eat grandma! 
70.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
My father was born on December 1, 1976.
b)
My father was born on December, 1 1976.
71.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
Caroline lives in Albany, New York.
b)
Caroline lives in Albany New, York.
72.
Which answer is using the comma appropriately
a)
Today is Wednesday, January 25th, 2017.
b)
Today is Wednesday January 25th 2017.
c)
Today is Wednesday January, 25th 2017.
d)
Today is Wednesday January, 25th, 2017,
73.

Which answer is using the comma appropriately?

a)

Friday April 1st 2016

b)

Friday, April, 1st, 2016

c)

Friday, April 1st, 2016

d)

Friday April 1st, 2016

74.
Do use a comma to separate three or more items in a series.
a)
I ate, pork, potatoes, and bread.
b)
I ate pork, potatoes, and bread.
c)
I ate pork, potatoes, and, bread.
75.
Do use a comma between two adjectives only when the word and could be inserted in its place.
a)
Jason is a handsome, charming boy.
b)
Jason is a handsome charming boy.
76.
Do use a comma before and after a word used as an interrupter, such as however.
a)
The dog, however, still needs to be taken outside.
b)
The dog however, still needs to be taken outside.
77.
Do use a comma between a city and state and after the state if the sentence continues.
a)
I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana 20 years ago.
b)
I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 20 years ago.
78.
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.
79.
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.
80.
What sentence uses the comma correctly? 
a)
This sentence is cool, awesome, and totally worth your time
b)
This question is cool awesome and totally worth your time
c)
the, question is cool awesome, and totally worth your time
81.
What sentence uses the comma correctly?  
a)
The ground is snowy, wet and cold
b)
the ground is snowy wet and cold
c)
the ground is snowy, wet, and cold
82.

What word should the comma follow (come after):

The courses are organized and the instructors are excellent.

a)

organized

b)

courses

c)

instructors

d)

excellent

83.

What word should the comma follow (come after):

We stayed an extra day in Phoenix for there were many more sites to see.

a)

Phoenix

b)

many

c)

day

d)

sites

84.

What word does the semicolon follow (come after):

I thought Brent's poem was excellent in fact, it should have won an award.

a)

excellent

b)

won

c)

poem

d)

award

85.

What word does the semicolon follow (come after):

Shakespeare created many great plays he also wrote some memorable sonnets.

a)

plays

b)

wrote

c)

created

d)

memorable

86.

What word does the semicolon follow (come after):

Paul enjoys hiking Samuel likes fishing.

a)

hiking

b)

likes

c)

fishing

d)

enjoys

87.

What word does the semicolon follow (come after):

Josie failed to take care of her bicycle as a result, it is falling apart.

a)

bicycle

b)

result

c)

failed

d)

apart

88.

When are semicolons used?

a)

To indicate that two sentences are part of the same thought

b)

Emojis

c)

When you have a independent clause with a FANBOY

d)

Avoid confusion in serial lists

89.

Which example below uses the semicolon correctly?

a)

For breakfast I ate bacon; eggs; waffles; and apples.

b)

I like shopping for school supplies; however, it gives me anxiety when there is too many brands of one item.

c)

I like shopping for school supplies, however; it gives me anxiety when there is too many brands of one item.

d)

Quinn ate all the candy; every last bite.

90.

Which sentence below is correct?

a)

Sally likes chocolate ice cream; however, Wilma likes strawberry ice cream.

b)

Sally likes chocolate ice cream, however; Wilma likes strawberry ice cream.

c)

Sally likes chocolate ice cream, however, Wilma likes strawberry ice cream.

d)

Sally likes chocolate ice cream; Wilma likes going to the park.

91.

Which sentence below is written correctly?

a)

Sally likes chocolate pie; Jimmy likes going to the park.

b)

Sally likes chocolate pie, Jimmy likes apple pie.

c)

Sally likes chocolate pie; Jimmy likes apple pie.

d)

Sally like chocolate pie; but Jimmy likes apply pie.

92.
Which is Capitalized correctly?
a)
dr. Johnson
b)
Mayor Tom
c)
Mrs. monte
d)
greg Sherman
93.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
Important Words in a Title
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of these 
94.
Phil is staying at uncle Raymond's house for the holidays.
a)
Change staying to Staying
b)
Change uncle to Uncle
c)
Change house to House
d)
Change holidays to Holidays
95.
My sister and i drove to the beach last week for fun. 
a)
capitalize i
b)
capitalize beach
c)
lowercase My
d)
capitalize week
96.
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.
97.
Which sentence is correct.
a)
bob is going to meet Jane.
b)
bob is going to meet jane.
c)
Bob is going to meet Jane.
d)
BOB is going to meet Jand
98.
What title below uses correct capitalization?
a)
Harry potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
b)
The lion King
c)
The Secret Life of Pets
d)
find nemo 
99.
How many words in the following sentence should be capitalized?
That same night, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip back to norfolk."
a)
2
b)
4
c)
3
d)
1
100.

Which of the following has correct capitalization?

a)

Mom said, "clean up your toys!"

b)

Mom said, "Clean up your toys!"

c)

mom said, "clean up your toys!"

d)

mom said, "Clean up your toys!

101.

Which of the following has correct capitalization?

a)

"I can't go," Paul explained, "Because I have baseball practice."

b)

"I can't go," Paul explained, "Because i have baseball practice."

c)

"I can't go," paul explained, "because I have baseball practice."

d)

"I can't go," Paul explained, "because I have baseball practice."

102.

Which of the following has correct capitalization?

a)

My Mom wants me to stay home and do my homework.

b)

My mom wants me to stay home and do my homework.

c)

My Mom wants Me to stay home and do My homework.

d)

my mom wants me to stay home and do my homework.

103.

Which of the following has correct capitalization?

a)

Yesterday, uncle Tom taught us how to roller blade.

b)

Yesterday, uncle tom taught us how to roller blade.

c)

Yesterday, Uncle Tom taught us how to roller blade.

d)

yesterday, Uncle Tom taught us how to roller blade.

104.

Which of the following has correct capitalization?

a)

tomorrow is my aunt's birthday.

b)

Tomorrow is my Aunt's birthday.

c)

tomorrow is my Aunt's birthday.

d)

Tomorrow is my aunt's birthday.

105.

Which of the following has correct capitalization?

a)

It was so exciting to see the golden gate bridge!

b)

It was so exciting to see the Golden gate bridge!

c)

It was so exciting to see the Golden Gate Bridge!

d)

It was so exciting to see the Golden Gate bridge!

106.
Which word should be capitalized in this sentence?
My cousin max has a really cool new bike.
a)
Max
b)
Bike
c)
None of the words should be capitalized
d)
Cool
107.

Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

a)

A. I did not know that Uncle Ari and Aunt Adena are writing a children's book together.

b)

B. I did not know that uncle Ari and Aunt Adena are writing a children's book together.

c)

C. I did not know that Uncle Ari and aunt Adena are writing a children's book together.

d)

D. I did not know that uncle Ari and aunt Adena are writing a children's book together.

108.

The president/President spoke Thursday.

a)

president

b)

President

109.

Sonday is so skilled at tennis, she should play at Wimbledon.

a)

This sentence is correct

b)

This sentence in incorrect

110.
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
a)
the library is closed Wednesday.
b)
The library is closed wednesday.
c)
The Library is closed Wednesday.
d)
The library is closed Wednesday.
111.

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

a)

I am better at science than I am at history.

b)

I am better at Science than I am at History.

112.

We watched fireworks explode over Lake Michigan on the Fourth of July/Fourth Of July.

a)

Fourth of July

b)

Fourth Of July

113.

I told her to go west/West to get to Texas from here.

a)

west

b)

West

114.

They furrowed a row in the earth/Earth to plant corn.

a)

earth

b)

Earth

115.

There are 7 billion people living on earth/Earth.

a)

earth

b)

Earth

116.

It appears the university/University students are wearing masks.

a)

university

b)

University

117.

The Missouri and Mississippi rivers/Rivers both touch the state of Missouri.

a)

rivers

b)

Rivers

118.

Hurricane Ida was the largest to strike since hurricane/Hurricane Katrina.

a)

hurricane

b)

Hurricane

119.

The asian/Asian student in our group project is from Pakistan.

a)

asian

b)

Asian

120.

Did you know that Afghanistan is not in the middle east/Middle East?

a)

middle east

b)

Middle East

121.

My cousin flew drones for the U.S. Air Force/air force.

a)

Air Force

b)

air force

122.

The Constitution/constitution protects our rights to free speech.

a)

Constitution

b)

constitution

123.

The address here is

a)

100 N. University Drive

b)

100 North university drive

c)

100 N. University drive

124.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

how many Mondays are in june?

b)

How many Mondays are in June?

c)

How many mondays are in June!

125.
The new salesman is a republican, a Catholic, and he speaks fluent Norwegian and chinese. 
a)
The new Salesman is a Republican, a Catholic, and he speaks fluent Norwegian and Chinese. 
b)
The new salesman is a republican, a Catholic, and he speaks fluent Norwegian and Chinese. 
c)
The new salesman is a Republican, a Catholic, and he speaks fluent Norwegian and Chinese. 
126.

Connecting subjects with "and" usually makes them ___.

a)

singular

b)

plural

127.

Nor/Or: Use the subject ___ the verb to decide if the verb is singular or plural.

a)

closer to

b)

farther from

128.

Prepositional phrases ___ contain the subject of the sentence.

a)

never

b)

always

129.

Singular indefinite pronouns require ___ verbs.

a)

singular

b)

plural

130.

"Here" and "There" ____ subjects.

a)

are

b)

are not

131.

John and his sisters ___ at school.

a)

is

b)

are

132.

Either my hats or your bag ___ always on the floor.

a)

is

b)

are

133.

The cat or the dogs ___ outside.

a)

is

b)

are

134.

The man with all the motorcycles ___ on my street.

a)

live

b)

lives

135.

Neither Mark nor I ___ able to go to the party.

a)

was

b)

were

136.

Each of the cups ___ full.

a)

is

b)

are

137.

Either answer ___ acceptable.

a)

is

b)

are

138.

Here ___ my parents.

a)

come

b)

comes

139.

Most of my answers ___ correct.

a)

is

b)

are

140.

Ten dollars ___ the price of the movie.

a)

is

b)

are

141.

Our committee _ every Thursday.

a)

meet

b)

meets

142.

The scissors _ on the desk.

a)

is

b)

are

143.

Mathematics _ easier than chemistry.

a)

is

b)

are

144.

The players, as well as the coach, ___ to win.

a)

want

b)

wants

145.

Among the shrubs (was, were) a tiny kitten.

a)

was

b)

were

146.

None of the tests ___ been graded.

a)

has

b)

have

147.
There (is are) no good reasons for doing that.
a)
is
b)
are
148.
One of my friends (believe-believes) in E.S.P.
a)
believes
b)
believe
149.
The box of apples, oranges, and pears (is-are) on the porch.
a)
is
b)
are
150.
Neither of us (is-are) going to work.
a)
is
b)
are
151.
Here (come-comes) the family now.
a)
come
b)
comes
152.
Every girl and boy ___ in the classroom.
a)
are
b)
is
c)
were
d)
be
153.
A girl and a boy ___ in the classroom.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
was
d)
be
154.
The United States ___ a population of around 300 million.
a)
have
b)
had
c)
has
d)
is
155.
Statistics ___ a branch of mathematics.
a)
are
b)
be
c)
were
d)
is
156.
The flowers in that garden _____ water.
a)
need
b)
needs
157.
There ____ several teachers at the game.
a)
was
b)
were
158.
_____ that sweater belong to Ralph?
a)
Don't
b)
Doesn't
159.
The pitcher or the base runners _______ caught napping.
a)
was
b)
were
160.
Both of the maples in our front yard _____ red in the fall.
a)
turn
b)
turns