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WorksheetsGRADE 8 - MAR 2022 - EXAM - GRAMMAR
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
A verb is a word that:
similar to that of another word
the opposite meaning to that of another word
expresses an action, a condition, or a state of being
an opinion about the meaning of a word
An action verb expresses:
a way in which humans think
occasionally used to determine thoughts
duration of the pace a sprint race is runed at
all of the above
Are the following action or linking verbs:
They had gone too far off track.
action
linking
Are the following action or linking verbs:
He ran faster than anybody I've ever seen.
action
linking
Are the following action or linking verbs:
Those diaries remain as Anne Frank’s greatest treasure.
action
linking
Are the following action or linking verbs:
We were going to the movies tonight.
action
linking
Are the following action or linking verbs:
Hercules swam from one end of the Hellespont to the other.
action
linking
Action and linking verbs typically have four principal parts:
the present
the present participle
the past
all of the above
He tricked out his bike with every accessory he could find, which honestly made it look kind of tacky.
action
linking
Select the correct sentence/s which contain regular or irregular verbs:
Douglas reckoned he did an outstanding job on his essay.
I might want to wear shoes.
She wasn’t happy.
Ashley had made a new friend.
Select the correct sentence/s which contain regular or irregular verbs:
She sings beautifully.
He wakes me up early in the morning.
Sarah like chocolate brownies.
He has a lot of ideas.
The tense of a verb indicates the:
the time
of the action
or the state of being
all of the above
The simple past of have is:
have
haved
hated
has
The simple past of finish is:
finishing
finished
finisheed
finishd
The simple past of eat is:
ate
eatting
eaten
atten
Select the best VERB from the choices below:
Tommy ________ to look at the sky.
like
likes
liked
liking
Select the best VERB from the choices below:
Claire and Carly________ the sky every night.
watched
watching
watch
whising
Complete the sentence using the form of the VERB indicated in the parentheses.
I usually _____ pizza with mushrooms. (eat – present)
ate
will eat
eating
eat
Complete the sentence using the form of the VERB indicated in the parentheses.
I _____ a different pizza tomorrow. (try – future)
try
will try
had tried
have tried
Fill in the VERB in the correct tense.
Mary _________ on a rock as she walked through the woods.
stepped
steps
will step
stepping
What is the tense of the verb?
Susan will see the movie on Friday.
present
past
future
What is the tense of the verb?
Chase ate all of his vegetables.
present
past
future
What is the tense of the verb?
We will dance all night long.
present
past
future
What is the tense of the verb?
Inventors create new machines.
present
past
future
What is the tense of the verb?
You will enjoy this book about inventions.
present
past
future
What tense means “right now?”
present
past
future
none of the above
What tense means “already happened?”
present
past
future
none of the above
What tense means “it will happen?”
present
past
future
none of the above
We use present progressive to talk about:
actions in present simple
habits and routines
actions in progress
actions in the past
We use past progressive to talk about:
progressive actions in the past.
progressive actions in the present
progressive actions in the future
True or False
When the subject performs the action the “verb” is in the ACTIVE VOICE:
True
False
True or False
PASSIVE VOICE is when the subject receives the action:
True
False
The following sentence is written in ACTIVE VOICE:
The magazine subscription was renewed.
True
False
The following sentence is written in PASSIVE VOICE:
Jane's mother rejected the idea to eat ice cream for dinner.
True
False
The following sentence is written in ACTIVE VOICE:
I painted the garage door after it stopped raining.
True
False
The following sentence is written in ACTIVE VOICE:
The outdoor reception was hosted by Larry.
True
False
Which sentence is written in the PASSIVE VOICE:
The basketball net was cut down by the winning team.
A teacher designed the sets for the play.
The other teachers helped to build the set.
The winning basketball team celebrated at Burger King.
Which sentence is written in the ACTIVE VOICE:
The students had been held longer by the monitor in study hall.
The teachers allow extra credit opportunities to all their students.
The progress reports are to be signed by the students' parents.
Some students are given trouble by the reading passages that are longest.
What is the best way to change this sentence from
PASSIVE VOICE to ACTIVE VOICE?
"The multitalented guitarist, Francisco, was chosen by the band to be their lead singer."
The band chose the multitalented guitarist Francisco to be their lead singer.
Francisco, the multitalented guitarist, was chosen, by the band, to be their lead singer.
What is the best way to change this sentence from
PASSIVE VOICE to ACTIVE VOICE?
“Life on the road is considered romantic by adventure seekers”
Road life is considered to be romantic by seekers of adventure.
Adventure seekers consider life on the road romantic.
Which verb voice is usually preferable when writing?
Active
Passive
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Chronological Order:
Not making time for your studies.
Taking a reading or measurement of distance.
Playwrights tell events in the order which they occurred.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Insolent:
He or she is rude or disrespectful.
He or she is charming and delightful.
He or she has no empathy.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Reproach:
Encouraging someone to improve.
A scolding or blaming.
Evaluating someone’s performance.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Mediate:
Encouraging conflict.
Attempt to settle differences.
To think hard about something.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Splendid:
It is magnificent or very good.
Below par or accepted standard.
On par or acceptable standard.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Intersperse:
To keep everything in the same place.
To move or relocate a large object.
To distribute in different places.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Refuge:
To run head first into dangerous circumstances.
A shelter from danger.
Reusable plastic bags.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Ineradicable:
The reason things are eradicated.
Something microscopically small.
It’s impossible to remove.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Emblematic:
A symbol representing something else.
It is a type of crown worn by Kings or Queens.
It can be seen as problem or issue of some sorts.
Select the correct meaning of the CRITICAL VOCABULARY word.
Poignant:
It is a cork used to plug holes in sides boats.
It is profoundly moving or touching.
It is a type of spice used in Indian cooking.
