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WorksheetsGrammar Review Fall Exam
Total questions: 160
Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins
Identify each group of words:
When we were on the bus.
Fragment
Run-on
Comma Splice
Sentence
Identify each group of words:
The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.
Fragment
Run-on
Comma Splice
Sentence
Identify each group of words:
We went through the haunted chateau and the Zombie High School.
Fragment
Run-on
Comma Splice
Sentence
Identify each group of words:
Kevin Durant is a good basketball player, LBJ is bad at basketball.
Fragment
Run-on
Comma Splice
Sentence
Identify each group of words:
The highwire is my favorite the little dogs are a close second.
Fragment
Run-on
Comma Splice
Sentence
Identify each group of words:
Michael Jordan is a good basketball player however Lebron is better.
Fragment
Run-on
Comma Splice
Sentence
Identify each group of words:
Abby wants to learn to snowboard, however, she is nervous.
Fragment
Run-on
Comma Splice
Sentence
If you have a personal electronic device, please turn it off you don't want to get in trouble with administration.
After the explosion ended. We all were shaking in our boots and feeling very scared.
Orange jelly beans are my favorite mom likes the pink ones.
Complete
Fragment
Run-On
Bob deserved to live, he was a great father figure to Will and Jonathan.
Run-on Sentence
Comma Splice
Complete Sentence
Hanna and Mona shoplifted sunglasses, they did not get caught.
Run-on Sentence
Comma Splice
Complete Sentence
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.
Run-on Sentence
Comma Splice
Complete Sentence
Atari is a Japanese word; it actually means success.
Run-on
Comma Splice
Fragment
Correct Sentence
Unless you monitor your time playing video games. They can negatively affect your vision.
Run-on
Comma Splice
Fragment
Correct Sentence
Because it was a gorgeous day they didn't want to stay inside, and decided to go to the park.
What is a fragment?
A group of words in alphabetical order
Two complete sentences that are joined together incorrectly
A group of words that is missing a subject or a verb or a complete thought
What is a comma splice?
When commas are used correctly in a sentence
Commas that are used to separate items in a series
When two independent clauses are joined together by only a comma
wear purple and gold on Thursday
missing subject
missing verb
missing complete thought
to destroy it
missing subject
missing verb
missing complete thought
stated his opinion
missing subject
missing verb
missing complete thought
when I listened to her
missing subject
missing verb
missing complete thought
Harry lifted his wand; he was protecting Luna
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
The twins ate dinner.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Russian men were after Alex Rider because he was a spy.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Climbers began to ascend Mt. Everest; snow began to fall on the mountain.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Swimming in the summer is a great way to cool off.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Hundreds of ants crawled over his body, yet he wouldn't allow the enemy to know where he was located.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
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.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Frank is organized.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Frank finds joy in organizing; he folds and puts away his clothes.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
If Frank visited my house, I would make him organize everything.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Frank knows how to create joy in a home, and he organizes amazingly well because he uses the Kon Mari method.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Get them!
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
About an hour later, we found the last horse.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
If you do not correctly write sentences, they will be fragments or run ons.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Blankets are warm, but they just won't fold themselves.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
I want to surf at Pipeline when the surf is good.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
We dined at The Orchid; teriyaki steak and chicken are very popular because they taste delicious, yet they aren't expensive dishes.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
In the morning, I am making waffles.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Wait until later!
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Stay here; we'll be back soon.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound/Complex
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
Which answer is using the comma appropriately?
Friday April 1st 2016
Friday, April, 1st, 2016
Friday, April 1st, 2016
Friday April 1st, 2016
What word should the comma follow (come after):
The courses are organized and the instructors are excellent.
organized
courses
instructors
excellent
What word should the comma follow (come after):
We stayed an extra day in Phoenix for there were many more sites to see.
Phoenix
many
day
sites
What word does the semicolon follow (come after):
I thought Brent's poem was excellent in fact, it should have won an award.
excellent
won
poem
award
What word does the semicolon follow (come after):
Shakespeare created many great plays he also wrote some memorable sonnets.
plays
wrote
created
memorable
What word does the semicolon follow (come after):
Paul enjoys hiking Samuel likes fishing.
hiking
likes
fishing
enjoys
What word does the semicolon follow (come after):
Josie failed to take care of her bicycle as a result, it is falling apart.
bicycle
result
failed
apart
When are semicolons used?
To indicate that two sentences are part of the same thought
Emojis
When you have a independent clause with a FANBOY
Avoid confusion in serial lists
Which example below uses the semicolon correctly?
For breakfast I ate bacon; eggs; waffles; and apples.
I like shopping for school supplies; however, it gives me anxiety when there is too many brands of one item.
I like shopping for school supplies, however; it gives me anxiety when there is too many brands of one item.
Quinn ate all the candy; every last bite.
Which sentence below is correct?
Sally likes chocolate ice cream; however, Wilma likes strawberry ice cream.
Sally likes chocolate ice cream, however; Wilma likes strawberry ice cream.
Sally likes chocolate ice cream, however, Wilma likes strawberry ice cream.
Sally likes chocolate ice cream; Wilma likes going to the park.
Which sentence below is written correctly?
Sally likes chocolate pie; Jimmy likes going to the park.
Sally likes chocolate pie, Jimmy likes apple pie.
Sally likes chocolate pie; Jimmy likes apple pie.
Sally like chocolate pie; but Jimmy likes apply pie.
That same night, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip back to norfolk."
Which of the following has correct capitalization?
Mom said, "clean up your toys!"
Mom said, "Clean up your toys!"
mom said, "clean up your toys!"
mom said, "Clean up your toys!
Which of the following has correct capitalization?
"I can't go," Paul explained, "Because I have baseball practice."
"I can't go," Paul explained, "Because i have baseball practice."
"I can't go," paul explained, "because I have baseball practice."
"I can't go," Paul explained, "because I have baseball practice."
Which of the following has correct capitalization?
My Mom wants me to stay home and do my homework.
My mom wants me to stay home and do my homework.
My Mom wants Me to stay home and do My homework.
my mom wants me to stay home and do my homework.
Which of the following has correct capitalization?
Yesterday, uncle Tom taught us how to roller blade.
Yesterday, uncle tom taught us how to roller blade.
Yesterday, Uncle Tom taught us how to roller blade.
yesterday, Uncle Tom taught us how to roller blade.
Which of the following has correct capitalization?
tomorrow is my aunt's birthday.
Tomorrow is my Aunt's birthday.
tomorrow is my Aunt's birthday.
Tomorrow is my aunt's birthday.
Which of the following has correct capitalization?
It was so exciting to see the golden gate bridge!
It was so exciting to see the Golden gate bridge!
It was so exciting to see the Golden Gate Bridge!
It was so exciting to see the Golden Gate bridge!
My cousin max has a really cool new bike.
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
A. I did not know that Uncle Ari and Aunt Adena are writing a children's book together.
B. I did not know that uncle Ari and Aunt Adena are writing a children's book together.
C. I did not know that Uncle Ari and aunt Adena are writing a children's book together.
D. I did not know that uncle Ari and aunt Adena are writing a children's book together.
The president/President spoke Thursday.
president
President
Sonday is so skilled at tennis, she should play at Wimbledon.
This sentence is correct
This sentence in incorrect
Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.
I am better at science than I am at history.
I am better at Science than I am at History.
We watched fireworks explode over Lake Michigan on the Fourth of July/Fourth Of July.
Fourth of July
Fourth Of July
I told her to go west/West to get to Texas from here.
west
West
They furrowed a row in the earth/Earth to plant corn.
earth
Earth
There are 7 billion people living on earth/Earth.
earth
Earth
It appears the university/University students are wearing masks.
university
University
The Missouri and Mississippi rivers/Rivers both touch the state of Missouri.
rivers
Rivers
Hurricane Ida was the largest to strike since hurricane/Hurricane Katrina.
hurricane
Hurricane
The asian/Asian student in our group project is from Pakistan.
asian
Asian
Did you know that Afghanistan is not in the middle east/Middle East?
middle east
Middle East
My cousin flew drones for the U.S. Air Force/air force.
Air Force
air force
The Constitution/constitution protects our rights to free speech.
Constitution
constitution
The address here is
100 N. University Drive
100 North university drive
100 N. University drive
Which sentence is correct?
how many Mondays are in june?
How many Mondays are in June?
How many mondays are in June!
Connecting subjects with "and" usually makes them ___.
singular
plural
Nor/Or: Use the subject ___ the verb to decide if the verb is singular or plural.
closer to
farther from
Prepositional phrases ___ contain the subject of the sentence.
never
always
Singular indefinite pronouns require ___ verbs.
singular
plural
"Here" and "There" ____ subjects.
are
are not
John and his sisters ___ at school.
is
are
Either my hats or your bag ___ always on the floor.
is
are
The cat or the dogs ___ outside.
is
are
The man with all the motorcycles ___ on my street.
live
lives
Neither Mark nor I ___ able to go to the party.
was
were
Each of the cups ___ full.
is
are
Either answer ___ acceptable.
is
are
Here ___ my parents.
come
comes
Most of my answers ___ correct.
is
are
Ten dollars ___ the price of the movie.
is
are
Our committee _ every Thursday.
meet
meets
The scissors _ on the desk.
is
are
Mathematics _ easier than chemistry.
is
are
The players, as well as the coach, ___ to win.
want
wants
Among the shrubs (was, were) a tiny kitten.
was
were
None of the tests ___ been graded.
has
have
