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WorksheetsFinal Grammar Exam- 8th Grade
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
The crying baby had a wet diaper.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
A verbal consisting of the word "to" plus a verb and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Shaken, he walked away from the car accident.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
My cat's favorite activity is sleeping.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Children interested in music early develop strong intellectual skills.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Everyone wanted to go.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
A verbal ending in -ing that is used as a noun
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Delores noticed her cousin walking along the shoreline.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Having been a gymnast, Lynn knew the importance of exercise.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
To wait seemed foolish when decisive action was required.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Removing his coat, Jack rushed to the river.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
They asked me to bring food.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Finding a needle in a haystack would be easier than what we're trying to do.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
He lacked the strength to resist.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined gerund?
She expanded her vocabulary by reading.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)
Object of a Preposition
The girl drawing on the board is my sister.
The participial phrase in the sentence above is...
(a)
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
The police arrested him for speeding.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined gerund?
My grandmother's favorite hobby is dancing.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)
Object of a Preposition
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
The church, destroyed by the fire, was never rebuilt.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined gerund?
Praising others is a good habit.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)
Object of a Preposition
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Everyone wanted to be the captain of the team.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined gerund?
Cam and Amanda use surfboards for riding the waves.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)
Object of a Preposition
What is the function of the underlined infinitive?
We went to see the play.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
A verbal ending in -ing (present) or -ed, -en, -d, -t, -n, or -ne (past) that functions as an adjective
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
You might get in trouble for faking an illness to avoid school.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined infinitive?
She decided to find the winner herself.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
The frightened bird flew away from the black cat.
The participial phrase in the sentence above is...
(a)
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
We must study to learn.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined infinitive?
Her duty is to obey her parents.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
They do not appreciate my singing.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
We want to explore the beach.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined gerund?
Laughing is good for your health.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)
Object of a Preposition
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
His ambition is to fly.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
Carrying a heavy pile of books, he caught his foot on a step.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined gerund?
She enjoys working at Chick-fil-a.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)
Object of a Preposition
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
He used his room for storing books.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
Singing quietly, she entered the room.
The participial phrase in the sentence above is...
(a)
What is the function of the underlined infinitive?
To search for buried treasure is what Indiana Jones lives for.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Ted received a sundae dripping with hot fudge.
The participial phrase in the sentence above is...
(a)
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
The oldest car in the parking lot is mine.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined infinitive?
There were several good apples to eat.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
The package delivered by the mail carrier contained an important book.
The participial phrase in the sentence above is...
(a)
In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?
They enjoyed feeding the seals.
Gerund
Participle
Infinitive
Verb
What is the function of the underlined infinitive?
To sing in the choir is an exhilarating experience.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
A book club has been formed by the school librarian.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
The illustrator used watercolors for the painting.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
Someone broke the shop window last night.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
The computer was fixed by Mrs. Hammond.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
The balloons were delivered by Mrs. Files.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
Mrs. Morris has planted those marigolds.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
The streetlights made long, scary shadows on the sidewalk.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
The cave was explored by the science class.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
The Gettysburg Address was written by Abraham Lincoln.
Active
Passive
Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?
The snow drifted over the fence and across the road.
Active
Passive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
When should I replace the tires on my car?
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
If it were it snowing, we would stay inside.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
If no one feeds the dog, he will whine.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
Send the check, please.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
If we get a real Christmas tree, my brother's allergies might bother him.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
Wear comfortable shoes.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
My mother works for the bank.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
Nicole took a jog after lunch.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
Does your dog like to cuddle?
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
If I were you, I would make sure to turn in the project.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
If I find my charger cable, I will make sure my phone is fully charged.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?
I suggest that the student work additional service hours.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
This type of verb mood states a fact or an opinion.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
This type of verb mood gives a command.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
This type of verb mood asks a question.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
This type of verb mood expresses a state that depends on something else to happen.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
This type of verb mood most often expresses a wish, doubt, imaginary situation, or anything else contrary to fact.
indicative
interrogative
imperative
conditional
subjunctive
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
Please add eggs, milk, and bread to your grocery list.
Yes
No
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
When green beans are served for lunch most of the kids don't eat them.
Yes
No
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
Yes we will be able to attend the wedding.
Yes
No
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
Learning to drive is challenging, right?
Yes
No
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
Well give me a minute to discuss this with your father.
Well, give me a minute to discuss this with your father.
Well give me a minute, to discuss this with your father.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
Sawyer didn't come to practice again did he?
Sawyer, didn't come to practice again, did he?
Sawyer didn't come to practice again, did he?
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
Although the sun is shining, today wouldn't be a pleasant day for a picnic.
The strong winds muddy ground, and cool temperatures make it less than ideal.
I know you're disappointed Rachel, but we'll go on a picnic another day.
After which word should there be a comma in the following sentence?
After they built a sand castle they had a picnic.
built
sand
castle
they
had
After which word should there be a comma in the following sentence?
She was tired yet she was determined to finish the race.
tired
yet
determined
She
finish
After which word should there be a comma in the following sentence?
If you are easily frightened don't see that movie.
you
easily
frightened
don't
see
Change the following sentence so that it is properly punctuated:
Do I really have to explain to you that, this isn't your fight?
NO CHANGE
Do I really have to explain, to you that, this isn't your fight?
Do I really have to explain to you that this isn't your fight?
Do I really have, to explain to you that this isn't your fight?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
My brother a truck driver, spends a great deal of time on the road.
My brother, a truck driver spends a great deal of time on the road.
My brother, a truck driver, spends a great deal of time on the road.
My brother, a truck, driver spends a great deal of time on the road.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
My mother's shoes which cost her less because of a sale looked superb with her evening gown.
The horses spent from an entire day running on the track slumped to their stables exhausted.
The waiters, dressed in their white jackets, are already arranging the chairs on the sidewalk.
My friends who often have shared interests with me still keep in touch with me via social media.
In which sentence is the ellipsis used CORRECTLY?
Researchers reported that they are "working . . . devices to assist . . . elderly."
Researchers reported that they are "working on new devices to assist the elderly . . ."
Researchers reported that they are "working . . . to assist the elderly . . ."
Researchers reported that they are "working on . . . devices to assist the elderly."
Which of the following options is the BEST way to use an ellipsis to omit information from this sentence:
The guests who visited the school on Thursday afternoon were impressed by the library.
The guests . . . were impressed by the library.
The guests who visited . . . afternoon were impressed by the library.
The guests who visited . . . by the library.
The guests . . . impressed by the library.
Which of the following options is the BEST way to use an ellipsis to omit information from this sentence:
The parade had clowns, floats and a brass band which wore blue uniforms.
The parade had clowns, floats and a brass band . . .
The parade had clowns, floats . . . wore blue uniforms.
The parade had clowns, floats, and a brass band . . . .
The parade had . . . blue uniforms.
Which of the following options is the BEST way to use an ellipsis to omit information from this sentence:
We were cautioned by the 8th grade Georgia History teacher Mrs. Coats not to run in the halls.
We were cautioned by the 8th grade . . . not to run in the halls.
. . . History teacher Mrs. Coats not to run in the halls.
We . . . cautioned . . . Mrs. Coats . . . to run in the halls.
We were cautioned by . . . Mrs. Coats not to run in the halls.
Which of the following options is the BEST way to use an ellipsis to omit information from this sentence:
The children played on all the playground equipment including the swings, the slide, the monkey bars, and the merry-go-round.
. . . including the swings, the slide, the monkey bars, and the merry-go-round.
The children played on all the playground equipment . . . .
The children played on the . . . equipment . . . merry-go-round.
The children played . . . the monkey bars . . .
Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?
Once and once was enough I tried sky-diving.
Once—and once was enough I tried sky-diving.
Once—and once was—enough I tried sky-diving.
Once and once—was enough—I tried sky-diving.
Once—and once was enough—I tried sky-diving.
Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?
My mom an avid birdwatcher often rises at 4:00 to spy on the birds from her front porch.
My mom an avid birdwatcher—often rises at 4:00 to spy on the birds from her front porch.
My mom an avid birdwatcher often rises at 4:00—to spy on the birds—from her front porch.
My mom—an avid birdwatcher—often rises at 4:00 to spy on the birds from her front porch.
My mom—an avid birdwatcher often rises at 4:00 to spy on the birds from her front porch.
Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?
The table built by my great grandfather 100 years ago now sits in our living room.
The table built by my great grandfather—100 years ago now sits in our living room.
The table—built by my great grandfather 100 years ago—now sits in our living room.
The table built by my great grandfather 100 years ago now—sits in our living room.
The table built—by my great grandfather 100 years—ago now sits in our living room.
Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?
The teacher was perturbed and rightly so when none of the students showed up for the test review.
The teacher was perturbed—and rightly so—when none of the students showed up for the test review.
The teacher was perturbed and rightly so—when none of the students showed up for the test review.
The teacher—was perturbed—and rightly so when none of the students showed up for the test review.
The teacher was perturbed and rightly so when—none of the students showed up—for the test review.
Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?
The man was unhappy about the loss or maybe the theft of his wallet.
The man was unhappy about the loss or maybe the theft—of his wallet.
The man was—unhappy about the loss—or maybe the theft of his wallet.
The man was unhappy about the loss—or maybe the theft of his wallet.
The man was unhappy about the loss—or maybe the theft—of his wallet.
Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?
No one and I mean no one should be allowed to smoke inside a restaurant.
No one—and I mean no one should be allowed to smoke—inside a restaurant.
No one and I mean no one should be allowed to smoke—inside a restaurant.
No one—and I mean no one—should be allowed to smoke inside a restaurant.
No one and I mean no one—should be allowed to smoke inside a restaurant.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash (or dashes) for punctuation?
There are several students—including myself who resent—your implications.
There are several students including myself—who resent—your implications.
There are—several students including myself—who resent your implications.
There are several students—including myself—who resent your implications.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash (or dashes) for punctuation?
I have twenty dollars in my Oh No! I think I left my wallet—at home!
I have twenty dollars in my Oh No! I think—I left my wallet at home!
I have twenty dollars in my Oh No!—I think I left my wallet at home!
I have twenty dollars in my—Oh No! I think I left my wallet at home!
Which sentence correctly uses a dash (or dashes) for punctuation?
Things have changed a lot—since last school year mainly for the better.
Things have changed a lot since last school year mainly—for the better.
Things have changed a lot since last school year—mainly for the better.
Things have changed—a lot since last school year mainly for the better.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash (or dashes) for punctuation?
I took—Jason my best friend—to the Halloween party.
I—took Jason my best friend—to the Halloween party.
I took Jason—my best friend—to the Halloween party.
I took—Jason—my best friend to the Halloween party.
