Free Printable Grammar Second Partial Exam UASD Raisa Diaz

1.

The dog growls when he is angry. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

2.

Next to greatness they will be, and behind mediocrity they will be not. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

3.

Make sure you get to school on time! What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

4.

The hourglass will run out if the wizard does not return soon with his potion. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent Clause

5.

The bed and breakfast was charming. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

6.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and it also has the largest moon. What kind of clause is underlined in the example sentence given?

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

7.

Which of the clauses underlined below is a dependent clause?

a)

She practices tennis everyday, though she is still unable to hit a solid backhand.

b)

She practices tennis everyday, though she is still unable to hit a solid backhand.

8.

Which of the clauses underlined below is a dependent clause?

a)

Because of tuition hikes at the private school, many parents are opting to send their children elsewhere.

b)

Because of tuition hikes at the private school, many parents are opting to send their children elsewhere.

9.

Which of the clauses underlined below is a dependent clause?

a)

Because he was tired, he wasn’t able to study all the material before the test.

b)

Because he was tired, he wasn’t able to study all the material before the test.

10.

Which of the clauses underlined below is an independent clause?

a)

The level of competition in college sports has become fiercer than ever. Therefore, athletes and coaches are seeking ever more sophisticated training regimens.

b)

The level of competition in college sports has become fiercer than ever. Therefore, athletes and coaches are seeking ever more sophisticated training regimens.

c)

The level of competition in college sports has become fiercer than ever. Therefore, athletes and coaches are seeking ever more sophisticated training regimens.

11.

What type of clause is in RED?

When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

12.

What type of clause is in RED?

We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

13.

What type of clause is in RED?

We went to the game, and our team won!

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

14.

What type of clause is in RED?

Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

15.

What type of clause is in RED?

I had a huge cup of coffee before I went to school.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

16.

What type of clause is in RED?

We had a great time after the weather cleared.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

17.

What type of clause is in RED?

Everything was fine until Sally came along.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

18.

What type of clause is in RED?

Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

19.

How does a dependent clause begin?

a)

with a subject

b)

with a verb

c)

with a subordinating conjunction (W.A.S.A.B.I.)

d)

with an adjective

20.

How does an independent clause begin?

a)

with a subject

b)

with a verb

c)

with a subordinating conjunction (W.A.S.A.B.I.)

d)

with an adjective

21.

What type of clause is in RED?

Because oil drilling cracks the bedrock, it can cause earthquakes.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

22.

What type of clause is in RED?

Since doping is illegal, Russian athletes were banned from competing in the Winter Olympics.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

23.

What type of clause is in RED?

Although it is March, cold weather may still be on the horizon.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

24.

What type of clause is in RED?

The Truman Library is in Independence, Missouri because that's where he lived from 1919-1972.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

25.

What type of clause is in RED?

Abhor is a verb since it is an action.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

26.

What type of clause is in RED?

Veterans deserve our reverence because of their service.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

27.

What type of clause is in RED?

I'll meet you at the convergence of the rivers as long as it's not raining.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

28.

What type of clause is in RED?

While attempting to emulate a snowboard trick I saw on TV, I chipped a tooth!

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

29.

What type of clause is in RED?

After the game, Jade's coach scolded her for being nonchalant.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

30.

What type of clause is in RED?

You need to be pragmatic if you want to be viewed as a leader.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

31.

Red, which signifies happiness and good fortune in China, is the favorite ribbon color.

a)

Essential Clause

b)

Nonessential Clause

32.

In the eagle dance, the dancers' movements are like those of the eagle, which swoops and dives for it's food.

a)

Essential Clause

b)

Nonessential Clause

33.

What two things make a sentence?

a)

Subject (noun) + Verb

b)

Subject + Noun

c)

Subject (noun) + Adjective

d)

Verb + Adverb

34.

WHAT IS THE SUBJECT?

Lucas cut the crust off his bread.

a)

cut the crust off his bread

b)

Lucas

35.

WHAT IS THE PREDICATE?

The horse likes to eat hay.

a)

The horse

b)

likes to eat hay

36.

WHAT IS THE SUBJECT?

The students studied hard for the test.

a)

The students

b)

studied hard for the test

37.

WHAT IS THE SUBJECT?

My mom loves me very much.

a)

loves me very much

b)

My mom

38.

WHAT IS THE PREDICATE?

My dad's cell phone has a funny ring.

a)

My dad's cell phone

b)

has a funny ring

39.

WHAT IS THE SUBJECT?

The bee drank the nectar from the flower.

a)

drank the nectar from the flower

b)

The bee

40.

WHAT IS THE PREDICATE?

My friends and I like to swing at the park.

a)

like to swing at the park

b)

My friends and I

41.

WHAT IS THE SUBJECT?

Mudge grew to be very large.

a)

Mudge

b)

grew to be very large

42.

The bee drank the nectar from the flower.

a)

fragment

b)

complete sentence

43.

My parents said I could get a dog.

a)

fragment

b)

complete sentence

44.

Henry and Mudge.

a)

fragment

b)

complete sentence

45.

My dad's cell phone.

a)

fragment

b)

complete sentence

46.

The skeleton scared me when it moved.

a)

fragment

b)

complete sentence

47.

The spooky spider.

a)

fragment

b)

complete sentence

48.

The wrinkled candy wrapper.

a)

fragment

b)

complete sentence

49.

You will enjoy this book about inventions.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

50.

In the past, people invented steam engines.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

51.

It will save me much work.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

52.

What is the tense of the verb?

We will dance all night long.

a)

Present

b)

Past

c)

Future

53.

What is the tense of the verb?

We will dance all night long.

a)

Present

b)

Past

c)

Future

54.

By lunchtime, I had read almost the entire book.

a)

present perfect

b)

past perfect

c)

future perfect

55.

Most of the teachers have left already.

a)

present perfect

b)

past perfect

c)

future perfect

56.

The sky had opened up and there was a storm.

a)

present perfect

b)

past perfect

c)

future perfect

57.

The storm will have washed away the tracks.

a)

present perfect

b)

past perfect

c)

future perfect

58.

The stallion will have run many miles.

a)

present perfect

b)

past perfect

c)

future perfect

59.

What is the verb phrase in the following sentence?
The boy in The Polar Express was struggling to believe in Santa Claus.

a)

to believe

b)

was struggling

c)

The boy

d)

in Santa Claus

60.

Cookie Monster will eat lots of cookies.
What type of verb is highlighted?

a)

main verb

b)

helping verb

61.

Jimmy (to call) last night.

a)

was calling

b)

called

c)

calls

62.

I (work) for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!

a)

work

b)

worked

c)

have worked

63.

Sharon (love) to travel. She (go) abroad almost every summer. Next year, she plans to go to Peru.

a)

loved, went

b)

loves, goes

c)

love, go

d)

loves, went

64.

Shhhhh! Be quiet! John (sleep)

a)

sleeps

b)

slept

c)

is sleeping

d)

was sleeping

65.

Hopefully, when he (wake) up tomorrow morning, the sun (shine)

a)

wakes up, will shine

b)

will wake up, will shine

c)

wakes up, shines

66.

You will enjoy this book about inventions.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

67.

In the past, people invented steam engines.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

68.

Which correctly identifies the tense of the highlighted word?

Jean and her mom step out of the car.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

69.

I _____________________ (never go) to Africa but I want to go to Africa one day.

a)

didn´t go

b)

haven´t gone never

c)

have never gone

d)

was never going

70.

The tea __________________ (make) by Marco.

a)

was made

b)

made

c)

makes

d)

was making

71.

_______________________ (ever / eat) sushi?

a)

Did you ever eat

b)

Have you ever eaten

c)

Have you eaten ever

d)

Do you ever eat

72.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Diana .... to the cinema yesterday.

a)

go

b)

goes

c)

gone

d)

went

73.

We .... the new restaurant that opened last Saturday.

a)

weren't liking

b)

didn't liked

c)

aren't liking

d)

didn't like

74.

Last month, they .... their favorite group in a festival

a)

saw

b)

did see

c)

didn't saw

d)

weren't see

75.

..... they ....... everyday?

a)

Do/ studying

b)

Are/study

c)

Do/study

d)

Does/study

76.

Forest Fires (destroys, destroy) millions of trees each year.

a)

destroys

b)

destroy

77.

There ____ several teachers at the game.

a)

was

b)

were

78.

None of the trucks _____ arrived yet.

a)

has

b)

have

79.

Either the students or their teacher _____ decided on the color of the new bulletin board.

a)

has

b)

have

80.

All the children ________ to school at 8 am.

a)

go

b)

goes

c)

is

d)

is going

Grammar Second Partial Exam UASD Raisa Diaz

Total questions: 80

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