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COMPREHENSION TEST OF LANGUAGE

Total questions: 212

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There ... a thick dictionary on teacher's table.

a)

be

b)

am

c)

is

d)

been

e)

are

2.

Which sentence is the correct sentence?

a)

i go to school at camp creek middle school?

b)

I go to school at Camp Creek Middle School.

c)

i go to school at Camp Creek Middle School.

d)

I go to school at camp creek middle school.

3.

Which sentence is the correct sentence?

a)

it is raining outside and i need my umbrella.

b)

It is raining outside and I need my umbrella.

c)

It is raining outside and I need My umbrella.

d)

It is raining outside and i need my umbrella.

4.

Which sentence is the correct sentence?

a)

Mrs. Julia is my Teacher.

b)

mrs. julia is my teacher.

c)

Mrs. Julia is my teacher.

d)

Mrs. Julia is My teacher.

5.

Which sentence is the correct sentence?

a)

I live in Atlanta, Georgia.

b)

i live in atlanta georgia.

c)

i live in Atlanta, Georgia.

d)

I live in Atlanta, georgia.

6.
Choose a correct sentence for this picture.
a)
A boy is writing on the whiteboard.
b)
The two girls are wiping the window panes.
c)
The two girls are sweeping the floor.
d)
The classmates are having a party.
7.
Choose a correct sentence for this picture.
a)
The girl is arranging the cupcakes on the tray.
b)
The lady is mixing the dough.
c)
There is a pair of gloves on the table.
8.

Correct the sentence. Bailey got a white black brown dog

a)

Bailey got a white, black and brown dog.

b)

Bailey got the white, black,and brown dog.

c)

Bailey got the black white brown dog.

9.

Correct the sentence. When i woke up i said goodmorning.

a)

When i woke up, I said goodmorning

b)

When i woke up i said good morning

c)

When i woke up, I said "Good morning."

10.

Correct the sentence. My ELA teacher said hello and welcome to my class

a)

My ELA teacher said, "Hello,and welcome to my class"

b)

My ELA teacher said, "Hello, welcome to my class."

c)

My ELA teacher said Hello and welcome to my class."

11.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

He pushed the red button.

b)

He pushed the wed button.

c)

He pushed the red buton.

d)

He pushed the red butten.

12.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

She was the qwickest girl in the race.

b)

She was the quickest gurl in the race.

c)

She was the quikest girl in the race.

d)

She was the quickest girl in the race.

13.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

Do you know the alphabet?

b)

Do you know the alfabet?

c)

Do you now the alphabet?

d)

Do you no the alphabet?

14.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

Take a lok arround the town.

b)

Take a look around the town.

c)

Take a looke awound the town.

d)

acke a look around the town.

15.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

He pushed the red button.

b)

He pushed the wed button.

c)

He pushed the red buton.

d)

He pushed the red butten.

16.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

She was the qwickest girl in the race.

b)

She was the quickest gurl in the race.

c)

She was the quikest girl in the race.

d)

She was the quickest girl in the race.

17.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

Do you know the alphabet?

b)

Do you know the alfabet?

c)

Do you now the alphabet?

d)

Do you no the alphabet?

18.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

They took this dog to Pet Rescuu.

b)

They toock this dog to Pet Rescue.

c)

They took this dog to Pet Rescue.

d)

Thay took this dog to Pet Rescue.

19.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

Do you lice my lampshade?

b)

Do you like my lampshade?

c)

Do you like my lamshade?

d)

Do you like my lanpshade?

20.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

I arsked the theif to go away.

b)

I arsked the thief to go away.

c)

I asked the thief to go away.

d)

I asked the theif to go away.

21.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

The rain maide the cobweb stand out.

b)

The rain made the cobbweb stand out.

c)

The rain made the cobweb stand out.

d)

The rain made the cob web stand out.

22.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

He has a brown beerd.

b)

He has a broawn beard.

c)

He haz a brown beard.

d)

He has a brown beard.

23.

Which sentence has no spelling mistakes and is perfect?

a)

The teepot is white and makes me happy.

b)

The teapot is white and makes me hapy.

c)

The teapot is white and makes me happy.

d)

The tepot is white and makes me happy.

24.

Which thesis sentence below is written correctly with the correct punctuation?

a)

In today’s world. Getting a college education is definitely worth the effort. Because of higher job security and income.

b)

in today’s world, getting a college Education is definitely worth the effort Because of higher job security and income

c)

In today’s world, getting a college education is definitely worth the effort because of higher job security and income.

25.

Remember sentences must start with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark. The sentence cannot go on and on an on...otherwise it is a run-on sentence. Which sentence below is a run-on sentence?

a)

Lots of students probably want to be in the NFL or become a famous YouTuber in reality, most people will end up in a more typical job such as being a nurse, carpenter, or a computer programmer.

b)

Lots of students probably want to be in the NFL or become a famous YouTuber. In reality, most people will end up in a more typical job such as being a nurse, carpenter, or a computer programmer.

c)

Lots of students probably want to be in the NFL or become a famous YouTuber.

26.

Read these sentences from an argumentative essay that cite evidence and explain what that evidence means.

Which is written correctly, without errors?

a)

for example, the median weekly earnings for a person with a Bachelor’s Degree from college is about $1137 each week while a person with just a high-school diploma earns just $678 (chart) in other words, people with a college education often make about twice as much as a person without a college degree

b)

For example, the median weekly earnings for a person with a Bachelor’s Degree from college is about $1137 each week, while a person with just a high-school diploma earns just $678 (chart). In other words, people with a college education often make about twice as much as a person without a college degree.

c)

For example, the median weekly earnings for a person with a Bachelor’s Degree. From college is about $1137 each week. While a person with just a high-school diploma earns just $678 (chart). In other words. People with a college education often make about twice as much as a Person without a College Degree.

27.

Read these sentences from a body paragraph from an argumentative essay. Pick the example that is written correctly with no errors.

a)

In today’s world. Having just a high school diploma is not enough. According to Michelle Obama. In her article, “Opinion: Making Education a Priority Secure Our Students’ Futures” Going to college Can help people have a better Future.

b)

In today’s world, having just a high school Diploma is not Enough according to michelle obama in her article Opinion: Making Education a Priority Secure Our Students’ Futures, going to college can help people have a better Future.

c)

In today’s world, having just a high school diploma is not enough. According to Michelle Obama in her article, “Opinion: Making Education a Priority Secure Our Students’ Futures”, going to college can help people have a better future.

28.

Which sentence is correctly written and punctuated?

a)

As you can see, students need to go to college to learn the high-level skills needed in today’s workplaces.

b)

As you can see, Students need to go to College to learn the high-level skills Needed in today’s Workplaces.

c)

as you can see students need to go to college to learn the high-level skills needed in todays workplaces

29.

Read this first sentence from the conclusion paragraph. Which one is written correctly?

a)

For these reasons, earning a college degree will definitely pay off in the long run.

b)

For these reasons earning a college degree will definitely pay off in the long run

c)

For these reasons. Earning a College degree will definitely pay off in the long run.

30.

These are the last sentences from the conclusion paragraph. Which example is written correctly?

a)

The benefits of going to college. Include landing your dream job. Making a good salary, and having more job security. Now, what are you going to do? Shoot for the stars? Or take the easy way? Think about it.

b)

the benefits of going to college include landing your dream job making a good salary, and having more job security now, what are you going to do shoot for the stars or take the easy way think about it

c)

The benefits of going to college include landing your dream job, making a good salary, and having more job security. Now, what are you going to do? Shoot for the stars or take the easy way? Think about it.

31.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

Take place the Games every 4 years

b)

Every 4 years take the Games place

c)

The Games take place every 4 years

32.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The athletes train for many years.

b)

For years athletes many the train

c)

many years train for the athletes

33.

Which sentence is grammatically correct

a)

There are many sports of kinds different.

b)

There are many kinds of different sports.

c)

Different sports of kinds there are many.

34.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

First place for second, there are third and medals

b)

There are medals for first, second, and third place

c)

First and second medals are there for place third.

35.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

Come spectators from all over the world.

b)

From all over spectators come the world.

c)

Spectators come from all over the world.

36.

Andrea had a ________ in her hair yesterday

a)

•nice yellow bow

b)

• yellow nice bow

c)

• bow nice yellow

37.

She lost a ________

a)

•small white cat

b)

• cat small white

c)

• white small cat

38.

I bought ________ oranges

a)

• great some big

b)

• big great some

c)

• some great big

39.

We met ________ people at the conference.

a)

• very smart two

b)

• two very smart

c)

• very two smart

40.

The clown was wearing a ________ hat.

a)

• big green-yellow

b)

• big green and yellow

c)

• yellow and green big

41.

The cookies that you ________ .

a)

• smell delicious baked

b)

• baked smell delicious

c)

• delicious smell baked

42.

Is it ________ ?

a)

• cold getting outside

b)

• getting cold outside

c)

• getting outside cold

43.

Have you met that _____ next door?

a)

•cute boy new

b)

• cute new boy

c)

• new boy cute

44.

The course you are ________

a)

•making sounds interesting

b)

• sounds interesting making

c)

• interesting sounds making

45.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

The students had to complete many projects at the end of the semester, as a result they had very little time to study for their final exams.

b)

The students had to complete many projects at the end of the semester; as a result, they had very little time to study for their final exams.

c)

The students had to complete many projects at the end of the semester as a result they had very little time to study for their final exams.

d)

The students had to complete many projects at the end of the semester. As a result, they had very little time to study for their final exams.

46.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

Despite the chemical reaction being closely supervised by an experienced chemist who knew what to expect.

b)

Despite the chemical reaction being closely supervised by an experienced chemist who knew what to expect the procedure was still considered extremely risky.

c)

Despite the chemical reaction being closely supervised by an experienced chemist who knew what to expect and the procedure was still considered extremely risky.

d)

Despite the chemical reaction being closely supervised by an experienced chemist who knew what to expect, the procedure was still considered extremely risky.

47.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

Stock have been volatile no one knows whether to buy or sell.

b)

Stock have been volatile, so no one knows whether to buy or sell.

c)

Stock have been volatile; therefore, no one knows whether to buy or sell.

d)

Stock have been volatile, therefore, no one knows whether to buy or sell.

48.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

The graduate student had complex theories about the topic; however, applying those theories to real-world problems was another story.

b)

The graduate student had complex theories about the topic; but, applying those theories to real-world problems was another story.

c)

The graduate student had complex theories about the topic but applying those theories to real-world problems was another story.

d)

The graduate student had complex theories about the topic however applying those theories to real-world problems was another story.

49.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

The new appliance seemed to work during the in-store demonstration; however, it malfunctioned once the customer brought it home.

b)

The new appliance seemed to work during the in-store demonstration yet it malfunctioned once the customer brought it home.

c)

The new appliance seemed to work during the in-store demonstration, but it malfunctioned once the customer brought it home.

d)

The new appliance seemed to work during the in-store demonstration, yet it malfunctioned once the customer brought it home.

50.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

The hospital employee missed last Monday’s safety training session so he will need to make it up this weekend.

b)

Since the hospital employee missed last Monday’s safety training session, he will need to make it up this weekend.

c)

The hospital employee missed last Monday’s safety training session, so he will need to make it up this weekend.

d)

The hospital employee missed last Monday’s safety training session; therefore, he will need to make it up this weekend.

51.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

The advertising campaign was effective, a large number of new customers bought items on the website.

b)

Since the advertising campaign was effective, a large number of new customers bought items on the website.

c)

The advertising campaign was effective, so a large number of new customers bought items on the website.

d)

The advertising campaign was effective, as a result, a large number of new customers bought items on the website.

52.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

The supervisor gave the employee a raise, she had been the top salesperson during the holiday season.

b)

The supervisor gave the employee a raise. Because she had been the top salesperson during the holiday season.

c)

The supervisor gave the employee a raise because she had been the top salesperson during the holiday season.

d)

Because she had been the top salesperson during the holiday season, the supervisor gave Sarah a raise.

53.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

Although Susan's cat is an amusing animal, that manages to get into big trouble whenever Susan leaves the house.

b)

Although Susan's cat is an amusing animal that manages to get into big trouble whenever Susan leaves the house we love that little fur ball.

c)

Although Susan's cat is an amusing animal that manages to get into big trouble whenever Susan leaves the house; we love that little fur ball.

d)

Although Susan's cat is an amusing animal that manages to get into big trouble whenever Susan leaves the house, we love that little fur ball.

54.

What is correct? There may be one or more answers.

a)

Her cat keeps staring at me; help me!

b)

Her cat keeps staring at me so help me!

c)

Her cat keeps staring at me. Help me!

d)

Her cat keeps staring at me, help me!

55.

Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

56.

I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

57.

If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

58.

I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

59.

We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

60.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

I wanted to go to school today, but I was too tired.

b)

I wanted to go to school today but I was too tired.

c)

I wanted to go to school today, but, I was too tired.

d)

None of the above

61.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Justin which loved to watch movies went to go see the new Transformers movie he enjoyed it very much.

b)

John loved to see Pixar movies, which is the same studio that make Toy Story, UP!, Wall-E, and Coco.

c)

I want to go out for a swim, but I can't because it's too hot, this is frustrating.

d)

None of the above

62.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Maggie who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted from her long day at the park.

b)

Maggie, who loved snow cones, was exhausted from her day at the park

c)

Maggie, who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted, from her long day at the park.

d)

None of the above

63.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

The meeting was straight to the point, John was uneasy about it, he was unable to understand why he was there.

b)

The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it, and he was unable to understand why he was there.

c)

The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it; he was unable to understand why he was there.

d)

None of the above

64.

Sophia passed out papers, so I didn't have to worry about anyone not getting a copy.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

65.

Fill in the blank with the best FANBOYS:


I want to sleep in, ______ I have to go to school.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

nor

d)

and

66.

Fill in the blank with the best subordinating conjunction:


_______ you wrote the best essay, you win the prize money.

a)

In order to

b)

So that

c)

Since

d)

Although

67.

Fill in the blank with the best hanging phrase:


_______ win money, you must write the best poem.

a)

In order to

b)

So that

c)

Since

d)

Although

68.

Which of the following is the best sentence?

a)

She waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

b)

As she waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

c)

Waiting in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

d)

As she waited in line for the movie she was getting frustrated.

69.

Incorrect or Correct?


I like birds, cats, and fish.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

70.

Incorrect or Correct?


After, I am done with my poem I can come hang out.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

71.

Correct or Incorrect?


I wash my hands, but they are still dirty.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

72.

Correct or Incorrect?


My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the party.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

73.

It was only five o'clock it was already dark outside it was November.

a)

Correct simple sentence

b)

Correct compound sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

74.

I had my hood up to protect me from the rain as I walked to the movie theater where I worked.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

75.

I had my hood up to protect me from the rain as I walked to the movie theater where I worked.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

76.

I pulled my keys from my pocket, I turned the lock and pushed open the heavy front door.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

77.

The first thing I did inside was turn on the lights, after that, I put a CD into the stereo to get ready to work.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

78.

I grabbed the wood-handled push broom, and I went down to the seating area to clean up the messes from the previous night's show.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

79.

I swept up spilled popcorn and candy as I bobbed my head to the rhythm of the music.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

80.

My shoes squelched on the floor I realized someone had spilled their soda last night.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

81.

I got the old stringy mop, I filled the rolling yellow bucket with hot water, I splashed in a little bit of cleaning solution from heavy gallon jug.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

82.

As I swished and swashed the mop over the sticky spilled soda, I heard a noise coming from behind the screen.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

83.

The sound was like footsteps slowly walking, I wondered if someone was walking around back there.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

84.

My heartbeat quickened, I remembered stories I'd heard from a coworker that the movie theater was haunted.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

85.

I remembered my coworker telling me about the ghost that haunted the theater in the early 1900s the building had been an opera theatre and public gathering place.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

86.

She said that a woman who had killed her husband and children had been publicly hanged there in the winter of 1922 because the weather had been too cold to do the hanging outside.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

87.

Suddenly, the music cut off, and then the only thing I heard was the echoing clicks of footsteps behind the screen.

a)

Correct compound sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

88.

I thought about just leaving my mop on the floor and going home I wasn't making enough money to risk being traumatized by an angry spirit.

a)

Correct simple sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

89.

Even though I was scared, I decided to check out the sound.

a)

Correct simple sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

90.

I climbed the wooden stairs at the edge of the stage, I walked and looked behind the screen, there was no one there.

a)

Correct simple sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

91.

I worked at that theater for three years afterwards I did sometimes hear footsteps behind the screen like that, especially during the winter, but I never saw anything.

a)

Correct simple sentence

b)

Correct complex sentence

c)

Run-On Error

d)

Comma Splice Error

92.

Tick (✓) ONE correct answer.

a)

It was a happy ending?

b)

It was a happy ending.

c)

It was a happy, ending.

d)

It was a happy ending,

93.

Tick (✓) ONE correct answer.

a)

Sal and Polly looked at the map, then we went to see the dolphins.

b)

Sal and Polly looked at the map, then they went to see the dolphins.

c)

Sal and Polly looked at the map, then our went to see the dolphins.

d)

Sal and Polly looked at the map, then she went to see the dolphins.

94.

Tick (✓) ONE correct answer.

a)

It was a worked day

b)

It was a worked day.

c)

It was a working day.

95.

Tick (✓) ONE correct answer.

a)

We had a healthy week. Did you.

b)

We had a healthy week? Did you.

c)

We had a healthy week? Did you?

d)

We had a healthy week. Did you?

96.

Tick (✓) ONE correct answer.

a)

sal and polly went to a theme park, cloud nine.

b)

sal and Polly went to a theme park, cloud nine.

c)

Sal and Polly went to a theme park, cloud nine.

d)

Sal and Polly went to a theme park, Cloud Nine.

97.

The stars of the first films had to be very expressive in their of gestures because there was no dialogue. (subordinating conjunction)

a)

Correct as is

b)

Because there was no dialogue, the stars of the first films had to be very expressive in their gestures.

c)

In their gestures, the stars of the first films had to be very expressive because there was no dialogue.

d)

Because the stars of the first films had to be very expressive in their gestures, there was no dialogue.

98.

Throngs of eager viewers filled movie theaters on Saturdays. (preposition)

a)

correct as is

b)

On Saturdays, throngs of eager viewers filled movie theaters.

c)

On Saturdays, movie theaters were filled.

d)

Throngs of eagers viewers, on Saturdays, filled movie theaters.

99.

The public was highly entertained by silent films in the early days of moviemaking. (preposition)

a)

Correct as is

b)

Silent films entertained the public in the early days of moviemaking.

c)

In the early days of moviemaking, silent films highly entertained the public.

d)

By silent films, the public was highly entertained in the early days of moviemaking.

100.

Moviemakers congregated in Hollywood, California, and developed a film community. (preposition)

a)

Correct as is

b)

In Hollywood, California, moviemakers congregated and developed a film community.

c)

Since moviemakers congregated in Hollywood, California, they developed a film community.

d)

In Hollywood, California, a film community congregated and developed moviemakers.

101.

It may seem surprising, but many of the silent movie stars are still favorites. (subordinating conjunction)

a)

Correct as is

b)

Although it may seem surprising, many of the silent movie stars are still favorites.

c)

Because many of the silent movie stars are still favorites, it may seem surprising.

d)

Many of the silent movie starts are still favorites, but it may seem surprising.

102.

Humans have had a special relationship with dogs for thousands of years. (preposition)

a)

Correct as is

b)

For thousands of years, humans have had a special relationship with dogs.

c)

With dogs, humans have had a special relationship for thousands of years.

d)

Because humans and dogs have been around for thousands of years, they have had a special relationship.

103.

Humans and wolves got along well together in the past because they both lived in groups. (subordinating conjunction)

a)

Correct as is

b)

In the past, humans and wolves got along well together because they both lived in groups.

c)

Because they both lived in groups, humans and wolves got along well together in the past.

d)

Because humans and wolves got along well together in the past, they both lived in groups.

104.

When they saw that humans were better hunters than they were, wolves began to treat humans as leaders of their pack. (subordinating conjunction)

a)

Correct as is

b)

Wolves began to treat humans as leaders of their pack when they saw that humans were better hunters than they were.

c)

When wolves began to treat humans as leaders of their pack, they saw that humans were better hunters than they were.

d)

As leaders of their pack, wolves began to treat humans because they saw that humans were better hunters than they were.

105.

Humans and early dogs probably made good companions. They shared an interest in hunting. (subordinating conjunction)

a)

Correct as is

b)

Sharing an interest in hunting, humans and early dogs probably made good companions.

c)

Since humans and early dogs made good companions, they probably shared an interest in hunting.

d)

Since they shared an interest in hunting, humans and early dogs probably made good companions.

106.

Wolves were willing to obey humans and became helpful hunting partners. (subordinating conjunction)

a)

Correct as is

b)

After wolves were willing to obey humans, they became helpful hunting partners.

c)

Willing to obey humans, wolves became helpful hunting partners.

d)

Wolves became helpful hunting partners when they were willing to obey humans.

107.

Over time, humans began to adopt wolf cubs. (preposition)

a)

Correct as is

b)

Humans began to adopt wolf cubs over time.

c)

Since the wolves were cubs, humans began to adopt them.

d)

Over time, wolf cubs were adopted.

108.

A comma splice is . . .

a)

A kind of lemon-lime soda

b)

Putting two sentences together with a comma

c)

Using commas to list a series of things

d)

Using a comma between dependent and independent clauses

109.

A run-on is . . .

a)

A sentence that goes on and on and on . . .

b)

Something you see at a cross-country meet

c)

Putting two sentences together without punctuation or conjunctions

d)

What happens when the new iPhone sells out in three hours

110.

Which sentence problem is this an example of:

Jojo shopped at Costco, she bought paper towels and toothpaste.

a)

run-on

b)

comma splice

c)

fragment

d)

correct sentence (not a problem, actually)

111.

Which sentence problem is this an example of:

The Vikings lost on Sunday many people are disappointed.

a)

run-on

b)

comma splice

c)

fragment

d)

correct sentence (not a problem, actually)

112.

Which sentence problem is this an example of:

Mrs. Jones consumed some undercooked chicken she got sick.

a)

run-on

b)

comma splice

c)

fragment

d)

correct sentence (not a problem, actually)

113.
Pizza is on todays menu
and it look hot cheesy and
delicious.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Pizza is on todays menu, and
it looks hot, cheesy, and
delicious.
b)
Pizza is on today’s menu, and
it looks hot, cheesy, and
delicious.
114.

Maddie and Kelsey live in west virginia

a)

Maddie and Kelsey live in West virginia

b)

Lavina and Madalyn live in West virginia.

c)

maddie and Kelsey live in West Virginia?

d)

Maddie and Kelsey live in West Virginia.

115.

Miss Wilson announced if you

cant hear me from back their

raise your hand

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Miss Wilson announced, If you can’t hear me from back there, raise your hand.

b)

Miss Wilson announced, “If you can’t hear me from back there, raise your hand.”

116.
Since its snowing I should of
worn them thick warm gloves
today.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Since it’s snowing, I should
of worn those thick, warm
gloves today.
b)
Since it's snowing, I should
have worn those thick, warm
gloves today.
117.
The smiths moved hear from
chicago illinois because their
was to much traffic.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The Smiths moved here from
Chicago Illinois because
there was too much traffic.
b)
The Smiths moved here from
Chicago, Illinois because
there was too much traffic.
118.

who has seen the statue of liberty

Which sentence is correct?

a)

who has seen the statue of liberty?

b)

Who has seen the Statue of Liberty

c)

Who has seen the Statue of Liberty?

d)

Who has seen the Statue of Liberty.

119.

It is raining when I got home last night.

a)

It will be raining when I got home last night.

b)

It was raining when I got home last night.

c)

It has been raining when I got home last night.

120.

I have not ate anything today.

a)

I have not eat anything today.

b)

I have not eaten anything today.

c)

I had not eaten anything today.

121.

If I am a child, I would play outside.

a)

If I was a child, I would play outside.

b)

If I would be a child, I would play outside.

c)

If I were a child, I would play outside.

122.

I have lived in Canada since 10 months.

a)

I have lived in Canada for as long as 10 months.

b)

I had lived in Canada for as long as 10 months.

c)

I have lived in Canada for 10 months.

123.

I haven’t ever been to Korea.

a)

I have never been to Vietnam.

b)

I have been never to Vietnam.

c)

I has never been to Vietnam.

124.

If the world ended tomorrow, I will be very sad.

a)

If the world ended tomorrow, I would been very sad.

b)

If the world ended tomorrow, I would be very sad.

c)

If the world ended tomorrow, I will been very sad.

125.

I still did my homework at 10:30 pm last night.

a)

I was still doing my homework at 10:30 pm last night.

b)

I will still doing my homework at 10:30 pm last night.

c)

I will be still doing my homework at 10:30 pm last night.

126.

He can speak Japanese because he was born in Canada.

a)

He can speak Japanese even because he was born in Canada.

b)

He can speak Japanese even as he was born in Canada.

c)

He can speak Japanese even though/although he was born in Canada.

127.

Lee afraid of snakes.

a)

Lee were afraid of snakes.

b)

Lee is afraid of snakes.

c)

Lee are afraid of snakes.

128.

The students were not interested in the lesson because it was bored.

a)

The students were not interest in the lesson because it was boring.

b)

The students were not interested in the lesson because it was boring.

c)

The students are not interested in the lesson because it is bored.

129.
a)

I am good play guitar.

b)

I good at playing guitar.

c)

I am good at playing guitar.

130.
a)

I love hanging out with my friends.

b)

I love hang out with my friends.

c)

I love hanging my friends out.

131.
A sentence with two independent clauses connected with a comma and conjunction is a:
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Compound sentence
c)
Complex sentence
132.
A sentence with a dependent clause, and an independent clause is a:
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Comound sentence
c)
Complex sentence
133.
A sentence with one subject and one predicate is a:
a)
Simple sentence
b)
Compound sentence
c)
Complex sentence
134.
What does FANBOYS stand for?
a)
Fun, Amazing, New, Belts, Or, Yet, Some
b)
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
c)
Fetch, a, new, bunch, of yellow, shoes
d)
Fore, and, nore, butt, ore, yett, soooo
135.
What are the three different type of sentences?
a)
Compound, Complex, static 
b)
Compact, complex, simple
c)
Simple, compound, complex
d)
Sample, context, compound
136.
This is an example of what type of sentence?
After we went to the movies, we ate at Sonic.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
137.
This is an example of what type of sentence?
Spongebob Square Pants is my favorite show.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
138.
Is the following sentence correct?
Even though Antonio has many friends who love their Chevrolets and Buicks, he has always believed that General Motors makes lemons.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
139.
Is the following sentence correct?

 On the sidewalk is many little lizards sunning themselves on the hot concrete.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
140.
Is the following sentence correct?

My dog Floyd, with Buster the cat, like to play with money; the cat swats crumpled bills onto the floor where the dog shreds them to pieces.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
141.
Is the following sentence correct?

The students nor their instructor are happy with the long cafeteria line for squid eyeball stew.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
142.
Is the following sentence correct?

Each of these women wishes that she had read the care instructions before washing the delicate and expensive dresses.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
143.
Is the following sentence correct?

Here is the mail and newspapers that I picked up for you while you were on vacation.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
144.
Is the following sentence correct?
Are the boys going to the baseball game? 
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
145.
Is the following sentence correct?
There are  more calories in a bowl of chocolate-broccoli breakfast cereal than you might think.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
146.
Is the following sentence correct?
There already is lizards that sneak in between the window screens.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
147.
Is the following sentence correct?
Zipping through the clouds are a fleet of UFO's.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
148.
Is the following sentence correct?
Jim, with his dog Pooh, goes walking on the golf course everyday, even in the rain.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
149.
Is the following sentence correct?
Each of my brothers annoys me with his bad habits
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
150.
Is the following sentence correct?
Where is the macaroni and cheese? 
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
151.
Is the following sentence correct?
None of these chocolate-broccoli muffins tastes good, either.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
152.
Is the following sentence correct?
All of those opera singers regularly hit notes high enough to break glass and rupture eardrums.
a)
Corrrect
b)
Incorrect
153.
Because there is no better reason that I can think of right now.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
154.
It is a great idea it will be well-supported.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
155.
Palm trees lined the avenue they could be seen from miles away.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
156.
For we know that someone will eventually come by to help us.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
157.
Good time management skills are necessary for this job.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
158.
Cooking breakfast so early in the morning to ensure you have time to eat it before leaving the house.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
159.
My Geography assignment is so hard, I can’t wait to finish it.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
160.
Hope someone remembered to bring the ice cream.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
161.
Except riding rickety bicycles and walking very long distances.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
162.
We are your new neighbours; we wanted to introduce ourselves.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
163.
Living in this country has been a wonderful experience so far.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
164.
It is a rainy afternoon we should just stay in and relax.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
165.
Because it is so hot, Lannie sleeps with the fan on all night.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
166.
It was truly a beautiful sight to see.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on Sentence
c)
Correct
167.
How should these two sentences be combined?
There is no school next week.
We should go to the beach.
a)
There is no school next week, we should go to the beach.
b)
There is no school next week we should go to the beach.
c)
There is no school next week so we should go to the beach.
d)
There is no school next week, so we should go to the beach.
168.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

169.
What sentence is correct?
a)
Henry has been doing a lot of work for charities since the mid - nineties
b)
Henry have been doing a lot of work for charities since the mid - nineties.
c)
a.  Henry has being doing a lot of work for charities since the mid - nineties.
170.

Correct this sentence.

"Psepa said we r gonna go to disney word this week rnt u exicement?"

a)

"Papa said we aree going to Disney Word this week. Aren't you Happy?"

b)

"Papapapa said that we are going to disney word this week so arent u ready1?"

c)

"Papa never told you theat we r going to to Disney Word this week.."

d)

"Papa said we are going to Disney World this week. Aren't you happy!?"

171.
What kind of verb is the red text?
The kitten slept on the couch.
a)
action verb
b)
helping verb
172.
What is the best way to combine these sentences with an Appositive Phrase?
1) Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
2) Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
a)
Orson Wells, a famous actor and film director, produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
b)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars, he is a famous actor and film director.
c)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars and Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
d)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
173.
Pick the correct use of a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
a)
The sky is blue. The grass is green.
b)
The sky is blue, and the grass is green.
c)
The sky blue; the grass green.
d)
The sky is blue; and the grass is green.
174.
Pick the correct use of a semi-colon
a)
I walked to school; but, she didn't.
b)
I walked to school; didn't.
c)
I walked to school; she didn't.
d)
She didn't; walk to school.
175.
Pick the correct use of a conjunctive adverb
a)
She drank the milk quickly it made her sick.
b)
She drank the milk quickly, for it made her sick
c)
She drank the milk quickly, it made her sick.
d)
She drank the milk quickly; consequently, it made her sick.
176.
Which of the coordinating conjunctions means "because"?
a)
or
b)
for
c)
nor
d)
but
177.
Pick the correct use of a conjunctive adverb
a)
It snowed in Maycomb, Scout and Jem wanted to make a snowman.
b)
It snowed in Maycomb; therefore, Scout and Jem wanted to make a snowman.
c)
It snowed in Maycomb Scout and Jem wanted to make a snowman.
d)
It snowed in Maycomb; therefore Scout and Jem wanted to make a snowman.
178.
What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council.
2) Something must have happened.
a)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council something must have happened.
b)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council so something must have happened.
c)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, so something must have happened.
d)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, something must have happened.
179.
What is the best way to combine these sentences using a List?
1) I have three favorite foods.
2) One is pizza.
3) One is steak.
4) One is brussel sprouts.
a)
My favorite foods are pizza and steak and brussel sprouts.
b)
One of my favorite foods is pizza and the other favorite foods are steak and brussel sprouts.
c)
Brussel sprouts, pizza, and steak.
d)
My three favorite foods are pizza, steak, and brussel sprouts.
180.
What is the best way to combine these sentences as a Complex sentence?
1) The tree branch fell on the roof. 
2) The roof was leaking.
3) We repaired the roof.
a)
After we repaired the roof the leak stopped.
b)
The tree branch fell on the leaking roof.
c)
The leaking roof needed to be repaired after the tree branch fell on it.
d)
We repaired the roof after a falling branch caused it to leak.
181.
What is the best way to combine these sentences with an Appositive Phrase?
1) Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
2) Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
a)
Orson Wells, a famous actor and film director, produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
b)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars, he is a famous actor and film director.
c)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars and Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
d)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
182.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

The meeting was straight to the point, John was uneasy about it, he was unable to understand why he was there.

b)

The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it, and he was unable to understand why he was there.

c)

The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it; he was unable to understand why he was there.

d)

None of the above

183.

Incorrect or Correct?


After, I am done with my poem I can come hang out.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

184.

Correct or Incorrect?


My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the party.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

185.

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution it was always fun to help with the deliveries he hoped he would find his friend there.

Which of the following sentence correctly repairs the run-on sentence above?

a)

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution. It was always fun to help with the deliveries and he hoped he would find his friend there.

b)

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution; it was always fun to help with the deliveries, and he hoped he would find his friend there.

c)

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution, it was always fun to help with the deliveries, and he hoped he would find his friend there.

d)

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution. It was always fun to help with the deliveries, he hoped he would find his friend there.

186.

Mr. Groth threw the DBQ packet at the kid because he was frustrated.

a)

APPOSITIVE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

e)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

187.

Mr. Groth threw the DBQ packet at the kid because he was frustrated.

a)

APPOSITIVE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

e)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

188.

Mr. Severson, a science teacher, made several kids puke after dissecting a frog.

a)

APPOSITIVE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

e)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

189.

Hoping for a snow day, Mr. Groth eagerly wanted to play on his Xbox.

a)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE

e)

SERIES

190.

Mr. Staack drove to the gas station and bought some donuts.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE

e)

SERIES

191.

Mr. Prescott dove under the fence to avoid an annoying student.

a)

APPOSITIVE

b)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

c)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE

e)

SERIES

192.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Maggie who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted from her long day at the park.

b)

Maggie, who loved snow cones, was exhausted from her day at the park.

c)

Maggie, who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted, from her long day at the park.

d)

None of the above

193.

If I _____ 20 years old, I would _____ the world.

a)

was, travel

b)

were, travel

c)

were, traveled

d)

was, travels

e)

was, traveled

194.

Which sentence is correct.

a)

If I were you, I would give up smoking

b)

If I were you I would give up smoking

c)

If I was you, I will give up smoking

d)

If I was you, I will gived up smoking

195.

Marry ______ a castle if she ____ 10 million dollar.

a)

will buy, has

b)

will buy, had

c)

would buy, has

d)

would buy, had

196.

What is the structure of conditional sentence?

a)

S + V2 + if + S + would + infinitive

b)

S + had + V3 + if + S + would + have + V3

c)

S + V1 + if + S + will + infinitive

d)

S + V2 + if + S + wouldd + infinitive

e)

S + V1 + if + S + will + V1

197.

When do we use conditional sentence type 2

a)

Impossible action in the past

b)

unreal action in the present

c)

possible action in the future

198.

If we _____ a big house, we _______ all friends.

a)

had, would invite

b)

had, would invited

c)

have, will invite

d)

have, would invited

199.

Which one is correct?

a)

If I was a famous star, I would be very rich.

b)

If I was a famous star, I would very rich.

c)

If I were a famous star, I would be very rich.

d)

If I were a famous star, I would very rich.

200.

if the car were in better condition, we would make a long trip now.

it may be concluded that we ...

a)

stayed at home

b)

are enjoying the trip

c)

prefer staying at home

d)

have to stay at home

e)

enjoyed the trip

201.

were the participants active, the competition ... exciting

a)

are

b)

were

c)

will be

d)

is

e)

would be

202.

"Why didn't you buy those shoes? You seemed to like them."

"I Would have if they had been cheaper."

The answer means ...

a)

I did buy the shoes

b)

I was not against the price

c)

The shoes were too expensive

d)

I looked for a more expensive pair

e)

The shoes were a bargain

203.

If it ... more humid in the dessert of the southwest, the hot temperature would be unbearable.

a)

be

b)

is

c)

was

d)

were

e)

will be

204.

Zayn would lose his way in London if he wasn't to able speak English well.

The above sentence means ...

a)

Zayn gets lost because his English was poor

b)

Although Zayn's English is good he go lost

c)

As Zayn cannot communicate in English he got lost

d)

In spite of his poor English, Zayn doesn't get lost

e)

Zayn doesn't get lost because his English is good

205.

... , I would explain why inflation is so high.

a)

If I understood economics

b)

If I understand economics

c)

If I didn't understand economics

d)

Unless I understood economics

e)

If I don't understand economics

206.

If the questions were easy to answer, all the students would finish it before ten.

what does the underlined expression mean?

a)

The questions are easy to answer

b)

The questions were easy to answer

c)

The questions are difficult to answer

d)

The questions were difficult to answer

e)

The questions had been difficult to answer

207.

Those students should pass the exam if they studied hard.

The above sentence means that the students ...

a)

Studied hard

b)

Pass the exam

c)

Passed the exam

d)

Did not study hard

e)

Do not study hard

208.

They would be hurt if I ... to see them.

a)

not going

b)

do not go

c)

will not go

d)

did not go

e)

would not go

209.

If he took a computer course, it would be easier for him to get a good job.

This means that ...

a)

It wasn't easy to find a good job although he had taken a computer course

b)

He had taken a computer course, so it wasn't difficult to find a good job

c)

Even though he'd taken a computer course, it wasn't easy to find a good job

d)

He doesn't take a computer course, so it isn't easy to find a good job

e)

He took a computer course so that it would be easier to find a good job

210.

If there were traffic lights at this intersection, there wouldn't so many accidents.

We may conclude that ...

a)

The only accidents occur at this intersection

b)

This is a dangerous intersection

c)

The traffic lights often don't work

d)

Despite the traffic light accidents happen

e)

Drivers were always very careful at this intersection

211.

The man hit by a car yesterday would have died if the doctors had not immediately operated on him.

a)

The man will be immediately operated on

b)

The man is still alive

c)

It's too late to save the man

d)

The man died after the operation

e)

The doctor did not operated on him

212.

"If I had known that you were in Jakarta, I would have shown you some interesting places."

"..........."

a)

Thank you for showing me around Jakarta

b)

Thank you, I will really enjoy that

c)

I'm sorry, I didn't have time to write you before I left for Jakarta

d)

That's a good idea. I haven't had time to go around Jakarta

e)

Yes, it was such an interesting trip