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Q4 Benchmark Review

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
All the reservations will be made by the wedding planner.
a)
active
b)
passive
2.
Thousands of tourists view the Grand Canyon every year.
a)
active
b)
passive
3.
The metal beams were eventually corroded by the saltwater.
a)
active
b)
passive
4.
Sugar cane is raised by some people in Hawaii.
a)
active
b)
passive
5.
Susan will bake two dozen cupcakes for the bake sale.
a)
active
b)
passive
6.
What is active voice?
a)
When the subject performs the verb
b)
When the subject receives the verb
7.
What is passive voice?
a)
When a subject is receiving the verb
b)
When a subject  performs the verb
8.
Which of the following revisions would you make to keep the meaning of the sentence and use the active voice? The green dress was worn by Sarah.
a)
The green dress wore Sarah.
b)
Sarah was worn by the green dress.
c)
Sarah wore the green dress.
d)
No change.  It is already in active voice.
9.
Which of the following revisions would you make to keep the meaning of the sentence and use the active voice? The winning goal for the Tigers was scored by Sean.
a)
The game was won by Sean, who scored the last goal for the Tigers.
b)
Sean scored the winning goal for the Tigers.
c)
The last goal for the Tigers was scored by Sean, which led to their win.
d)
No change.  It is already in the active voice.
10.
Which of the following revisions would you make to keep the meaning of the sentence and use the active voice? The race was won.
a)
Someone won the race.
b)
The race was won by someone.
c)
The winner of the race was determined.
d)
The race was won by the person who finished first.
11.
We call Mars the "Red Planet."
a)
Active
b)
Passive
12.
This planet was named by ancient Romans after the red god of war in Roman mythology.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
13.

Which sentences uses passive voice?

a)

Someone stole my wallet.

b)

My wallet was stolen.

14.
Which of the following revisions would you make to keep the meaning of the sentence and use the active voice? The difficult sonata was played by the talented pianist.
a)
The difficult sonata played the talented pianist.
b)
The difficult pianist was played by the talented sonata.
c)
The talented pianist played the difficult sonata.
d)
No change.  It is already in active voice.
15.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

The teacher will present a review before the students take the test.

b)

The teacher will present a review before the test is taken by the students.

16.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

If I was taller, I would tryout for the basketball team.

b)

If I were taller, I would tryout for the basketball team.

17.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

The operation was completed by my surgeon, and my general doctor prescribed my medicine.

b)

The surgeon completed the operation, and my general doctor prescribed my medicine.

18.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

If she is older, she would understand why we are so worried.

b)

If she were older, she would understand why we are so worried.

19.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

He was upset by the D on his report card, but he knew that he hadn’t applied himself this semester.

b)

The D on his report card upset him, but he knew that he hadn’t applied himself this semester.

20.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

Paramedics assisted evacuees, while firefighters worked to save the homes.

b)

Evacuees were assisted by paramedics, while firefighters worked to save the homes.

21.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

European diseases that they early explorers were immune to killed many Native people.

b)

Many Native people were killed by European diseases that the early explorers were immune to.

22.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

If it were up to me, I wouldn’t let anyone near that crystal vase.

b)

If it was up to me, I wouldn’t let anyone near that crystal vase.

23.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

All of my friends supported me when I decided to pursue a career in

photography.

b)

I was supported by all of my friends when I decided to pursue a career in photography.

24.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

Mindy treated her little brother like a baby, which he did not appreciate.

b)

Mindy treated her little brother like a baby, which was not appreciated by him.

25.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

The audience members filled the empty seats and the show began.

b)

The empty seats were filled by the audience members and the show began.

26.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

I cooked dinner and my father made the dessert.

b)

I cooked dinner and the dessert was made by my father.

27.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

If I were a millionaire, I would buy a house on the island of Maui.

b)

If I was a millionaire, I would buy a house on the island of Maui.

28.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

If you were more enthusiastic, I would hire you.

b)

If you were more enthusiastic, I will hire you.

29.

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood or voice?

a)

The author will speak for about thirty minutes and will then answer

questions from the audience.

b)

The author will speak for thirty minutes, then questions from the audience will be answered.

30.
Find the preposition:
My best friend, Alexa, walked through the door.
a)
through 
b)
walked
c)
door
d)
the
31.
Find the preposition:
Isaiah, the boy who lives down the street,  sat on his new bike.
a)
sat
b)
on
c)
his
d)
new
32.
Find the preposition:
Under a shady tree, Joseph rested.
a)
shady
b)
tree
c)
under
d)
rested
33.
Find the preposition:
Grace held the leash around her wrist.
a)
held
b)
leash
c)
around
d)
wrist
34.
Find the preposition:
Juan stayed focused during his reading, so he could get a good grade.
a)
stayed
b)
reading
c)
his
d)
during
35.
Find the preposition:
The dog sat near Alaina, and he licked her cheek. 
a)
sat
b)
near
c)
dog
d)
the
36.
Find the preposition:
Jessica left before lunchtime because she had an orthodotondist appointment. 
a)
before
b)
left
c)
lunchtime
d)
Jessica
37.
Find the preposition:
Riley walked across the street, so he could get the kick ball.
a)
RIley
b)
across
c)
street
d)
walked
38.
What is the preposition in the sentence?
Daisy enjoys working in the kitchen.
a)
in
b)
working
c)
the
d)
enjoys
39.
What is the preposition in the sentence?
The huge black dog sat by the warm fireplace .
a)
sat
b)
the
c)
warm
d)
by
40.
What is the preposition in the sentence?
The radio talk show host spoke among his guests.
a)
spoke
b)
among
c)
host
d)
guests
41.
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence?
We rode our bikes along the road.
a)
rode our bikes
b)
along the road
c)
bikes along the road
42.
We went to the park, but I forgot money, so I had to watch the game through the fence.
a)
We went
b)
I forgot money
c)
to watch
d)
through the fence
43.
How many prepositional phrases?
For the holidays, we will travel to Minnesota for a family vacation.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
44.
What is the prepositional phrase?
When it's time to leave for the concert, Mom will tell us.
a)
no phrases
b)
for the concert
c)
will tell us
d)
when it's time
45.
Which of these is NOT a prepositional phrase?
a)
over the line
b)
by the door
c)
near the pool
d)
he stole it
46.
What is the preposition?
Over the years we have learned to study hard,so we can ace our tests.
a)
the
b)
have
c)
to
d)
over
47.
What is the preposition?
Did you watch the show about endangered dolphins?
a)
about
b)
did
c)
show
d)
the
48.
What is the preposition?
Get quotes from top-rated lawn care services.
a)
get
b)
top
c)
lawn
d)
from
49.
What is the preposition?
You can ride the train after dinner and dishes are done.
a)
can
b)
the
c)
after
d)
are
50.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
This, Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
b)
This Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
c)
This Brunhilda is not your best, effort.
d)
This, Brunhilda is not your best effort.
51.
When do you use this type of rule: There were punch, cookies, and cake at the party.
a)
When you are trying to do stuff
b)
When separating a quote from a clause
c)
When stating an introductory phrase
d)
When you have a list of things
52.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
53.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
54.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction
c)
No comma needed
55.
Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.
a)
nsert comma after the word prom
b)
Insert comma before the conjunction
c)
Insert comma after the conjunction
d)
No comma needed
56.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
57.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
58.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
59.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
60.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.
b)
My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
c)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious. 
d)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious. 
61.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
62.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
63.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
64.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
65.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
66.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol, 
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
67.
The rule of Putting Commas after Introductory Words or Phrases is demonstrated in which of the following sentences? 
a)
Many swallows, finches, and robins nested high on the treetops.
b)
After school, Sophie liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.
68.

The dog is playing catch.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

69.

When my mother arrives.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

70.

Because I studied hard for my test.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

71.

I was watching my brother play video games.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

72.

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

73.

While I was playing soccer.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

74.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
a)
visited
b)
Paris
c)
Eiffel
d)
when
75.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
a)
flowers
b)
unless
c)
die
d)
soon
76.
What is the subordinating conjunction?
 
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
a)
finish
b)
homework
c)
after
d)
over
77.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
78.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
79.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
80.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Since it is the weekend, I will sleep until noon.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
81.
What word should the comma be after?
 
If you want to be healthy you should exercise
a)
If
b)
healthy
c)
no comma
82.
What word should the comma be after?
 
Don't feed the animals because they might bite you.
a)
animals
b)
because
c)
no comma
83.
what is a dependent clause?
a)
does not express a complete thought
b)
a complete sentence
c)
a compound sentence
d)
a complete thought
84.
what is an independent clause?
a)
a complete thought that can't stand by itself as a sentence
b)
a complete thought that can stand by itself as a sentence
c)
a simple-complex sentence
d)
 a type of french braid
85.
We like to put up decorations
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
86.
When I was five, I started kindergarten
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
87.
Please listen to my side of the story
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
88.

Even though I have Jolly Ranchers, there aren't very many left.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

89.

I won't change my mind, but you can ask someone else if you don't like my answer.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

90.

I like the Eagles, but they had a rough year.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

91.

I dropped my books on the counter and got a snack.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

92.

Your brother and his friend broke the window in the living room.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

93.

If you do your homework, your grades will improve.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

94.

The test is tomorrow, so you should practice on Quizzes because it will help.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

95.

The student fell asleep in class, and he didn't finish his rough draft.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

96.

When you finish your essay, check it carefully before you turn it in.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

97.

The class was really loud for the substitute, so the teacher gave several students detention because she warned them before she left.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

98.

His parents divorced when he was young.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

99.

Throughout his early life, he struggled with poverty, but he became successful after he finished college.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

100.

His father moved to Mexico.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

101.

Langston Hughes was an American novelist, but he was also famous for writing poems and plays.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

102.

Hughes's grandmother shared her love of literature with him.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

103.

All of the following words are subordinating conjunctions except:

a)

because

b)

although

c)

that

d)

if

104.

All of the following words are relative pronouns except:

a)

because

b)

that

c)

which

d)

who

105.

What is the correct definition of a complex sentence?

a)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon.

b)

It has one independent clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

c)

It has one independent clause with at least one subordinate clause.

d)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon and at least one subordinate clause.

106.

What is the correct definition of a compound sentence?

a)

It has one independent clause.

b)

It has two independent clauses connected with a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon.

c)

It has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

d)

It has two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

107.

What is the correct definition of a compound-complex sentence?

a)

It has one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

b)

It has two independent clauses.

c)

It has one independent clause.

d)

It has two independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

108.

To + a verb that usually acts as a noun but can also act as an adjective or adverb is which type of verbal?

a)

participle

b)

gerund

c)

infinitive

109.

What do you call a word formed from a verb that acts as a noun and always ends in -ing?

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

110.

What do you call a word formed from a verb hat acts as an adjective and can be past (-ed,-t, -en, etc.) or present (-ing)?

a)

infinitive

b)

participle

c)

gerund

111.

What is the participle in the following sentence?


The truck, burdened with its load, traveled slowly over the rough road.

a)

burdened

b)

rough

c)

traveled

d)

slowly

112.

Identify the gerund in the following sentence.


His favorite way to spend his evening is relaxing in the hot tub.

a)

to spend

b)

evening

c)

favorite

d)

relaxing

113.

Identify the infinitive in the following sentence.


I will go to the market to buy flowers for my mother.

a)

to the

b)

to the market

c)

to buy

d)

to buy flowers

114.

What type of verbal is in the following sentence?

Planting season begins in April.

a)

Infinitive

b)

Participle

c)

Gerund

115.

What type of verbal is in the following sentence?

My mother needs to plant her rosebush.

a)

Infinitive

b)

Participle

c)

Gerund

d)

No verbal

116.

What type of verbal is used in the following sentence?

I dislike the work associated with planting.

a)

infinitive

b)

participle

c)

gerund

d)

No verbal

117.

What type of verbal is used in the following sentence?

Some people consider my interest in gardening an obsession.

a)

Infinitive

b)

Gerund

c)

Participle

d)

No verbal

118.

What type of verbal is used in the following sentence?

Rising out of the sea in front of us, the sun started to warm our faces.

a)

Infinitive

b)

Participle

c)

Gerund

d)

No Verbal

119.

What type of verbal is used in the following sentence?

Printed on the very first press, the document was extremely valuable.

a)

Infinitive

b)

Participle

c)

Gerund

d)

No verbal

120.

What is the gerund in the following sentence acting as?

My favorite form of exercise is walking.

a)

Direct Object

b)

Predicate Noun

c)

Object of the Preposition

d)

Subject

121.

What type of verbal is used in this sentence?

Students like to walk around with their friends.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

d)

No Verbal

122.

What type of verbal is used in the following sentence?

Terry, walking into the room, saw the new baby.

a)

Infinitive

b)

Gerund

c)

Participle

d)

No Verbal

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