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WorksheetsEnglish 1 & 2 TEST 12 Grammar Review
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
used to introduce adverb clauses
relative
subordinating conjunction
correlative conjunction
coordinating conjunction
The part of speech for any word is determined by its __?__.
form
function
spelling
definition
Which of these always ends in an -ing?
verb
gerund
participle
infinitive
Which verbal can be used as an adverb, adjective, or noun?
gerund
participle
infinitive
Which mood indicates a statement contrary to fact?
imperative
indicative
subjunctive
declarative
It the subject is performing the action, the verb is is the __?__ voice.
active
passive
The tense of the verb had gone is __?__.
past perfect
present perfect
past progressive
present progressive
The tense of the verb will have been traveling is __?__.
future perfect progressive
future progressive
future perfect
future emphatic
Which aspect of tense shows a continuing action?
future
emphatic
perfect
progressive
The __?__ case of pronouns is used for subjects.
nominative
objective
possessive
redundant
What kind of word follows a linking verb and renames the subject?
direct object
indirect object
predicate nominative
predicate adjective
The pronoun few is __?__
always plural
always singular
sometimes plural and sometimes singular
never plural or singular
Which type of sentence gives a command or makes a request?
imperative
declarative
exclamatory
interrogative
The origin of the word is called the __?__.
etymology
field label
run-on entry
definition
An overused expression is __?__.
jargon
slang
gobbledygook
trite
Dictionaries in any language are found in the __?__ section of the library.
300
800
200
400
__?__ is achieved when every sentence in a paragraph supports the topic sentence.
coherence
emphasis
unity
structure
The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.
I read James Thurber's short story The Dog That Bit People.
Yes
No
The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.
Now a favorite American food, the frankfurter actually originated in Germany.
Yes
No
The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.
Cathy and I greeted our guest speaker, the Hon. Samuel Wilkins.
Yes
No
The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.
"I saw in the way," said Paul, "A light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun."
Yes
No
The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.
"John, was it in A.D. 500 that the Roman Empire fell?," asked Alex.
Yes
No
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
He did not know where he wanted to hang the picture.
Verb
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
Alicia remained calm during the storm.
Preposition
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
If you want a piece of cake, you will need to finish your dinner.
Preposition
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
We love Him because He first loved us.
Preposition
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
Singing cheerfully, Mother washed the dishes.
Preposition
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
Mr. Johnson considered running for office.
Preposition
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
They live in the house across the street.
Preposition
Interjection
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
"That was a good presentation," said Mrs. Weber.
Preposition
Interjection
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
Seth is the one who volunteered.
Preposition
Interjection
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
O magnify the Lord with me.
Preposition
Interjection
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
We elected Scott treasurer.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Objective Complement
Appositive
Indirect Object
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
Solomon became king after his father's death.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Objective Complement
Appositive
Indirect Object
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
The belief that Christ rose from the dead is an essential part of our faith.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Objective Complement
Appositive
Indirect Object
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
Our class president gave each officer special recognition.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Predicate Adjective
Object of Preposition
Indirect Object
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
Matthew is wise beyond his years.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Predicate Adjective
Object of Preposition
Indirect Object
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
Giving away a smile costs nothing but a little effort.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Predicate Adjective
Object of Preposition
Indirect Object
The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.
We surprised Mother by sending her a dozen roses.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Predicate Adjective
Object of Preposition
Indirect Object
A writing style that uses too many short, simple sentences is called __?__
choppy
stringy
monotonous
If she __?__ asked for direction, she could have saved twenty minutes.
had
would have
have
would had
If he __?__ in my situation, I wonder which choice he would make.
was
were
be
am
This medicine will __?__ an improvement in his condition.
affect
effect
iffect
yffect
__?__ five times, Joe was finally able to see Mr. Beal.
Having tried
trying
tried
Had tried
What __?__ mineral is that?
kind
kind of
kinda
__?__ it will not rain on the day of the picnic.
I hope
Hopefully
I hoping
Professor Collins allowed Betty and __?__ to make up the lessons.
her
she
__?__ did he say would be elected?
Who
Whom
__?__ answers seemed right to me.
Them
Those
They rode __?__ they could before nightfall.
all the farther
as far as
We don't want __?__ problems today.
any
no
none
A hammer is a __?__ valuable tool.
real
really
Please __?__ these books on that shelf.
sit
set
Neither Satan nor his demons __?__ any power beyond what God allows.
has
have
Forty years __?__ the length of time they spent in the wilderness.
was
were
Each of the students recited __?__ poem today.
his
his or her
their
Most of the milk __?__ spilled.
was
were
Either Jill or Melissa __?__ going to make cupcakes for the party.
is
are
Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.
This is the price that we agreed to pay for the book.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.
The receptionist offered us a seat, but we preferred to stand while we waited.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.
South of Egypt lies the largest country in Africa, the Republic of Sudan.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.
The secret to enjoying life is to be thankful for what each day brings.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.
Loving your neighbor is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
The verb in the following sentence is __?__.
The soldier was comforted by letters from home.
transitive active
transitive passive
intransitive
The verb in the following sentence is __?__.
We are going to the play.
transitive active
transitive passive
intransitive
The verb in the following sentence is __?__.
We gave this lamp to the director to use in the play.
transitive active
transitive passive
intransitive
The verb in italics is in the __?__ mood.
Sarah requested that her name be removed from the list.
indicative
imperative
subjunctive
The verb in italics is in the __?__ mood.
Please be quiet during study hall.
indicative
imperative
subjunctive
The verb in italics is in the __?__ mood.
Mr. Green said that we should arrive early.
indicative
imperative
subjunctive
