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English 1 & 2 TEST 12 Grammar Review

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

used to introduce adverb clauses

a)

relative

b)

subordinating conjunction

c)

correlative conjunction

d)

coordinating conjunction

2.

The part of speech for any word is determined by its __?__.

a)

form

b)

function

c)

spelling

d)

definition

3.

Which of these always ends in an -ing?

a)

verb

b)

gerund

c)

participle

d)

infinitive

4.

Which verbal can be used as an adverb, adjective, or noun?

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

5.

Which mood indicates a statement contrary to fact?

a)

imperative

b)

indicative

c)

subjunctive

d)

declarative

6.

It the subject is performing the action, the verb is is the __?__ voice.

a)

active

b)

passive

7.

The tense of the verb had gone is __?__.

a)

past perfect

b)

present perfect

c)

past progressive

d)

present progressive

8.

The tense of the verb will have been traveling is __?__.

a)

future perfect progressive

b)

future progressive

c)

future perfect

d)

future emphatic

9.

Which aspect of tense shows a continuing action?

a)

future

b)

emphatic

c)

perfect

d)

progressive

10.

The __?__ case of pronouns is used for subjects.

a)

nominative

b)

objective

c)

possessive

d)

redundant

11.

What kind of word follows a linking verb and renames the subject?

a)

direct object

b)

indirect object

c)

predicate nominative

d)

predicate adjective

12.

The pronoun few is __?__

a)

always plural

b)

always singular

c)

sometimes plural and sometimes singular

d)

never plural or singular

13.

Which type of sentence gives a command or makes a request?

a)

imperative

b)

declarative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

14.

The origin of the word is called the __?__.

a)

etymology

b)

field label

c)

run-on entry

d)

definition

15.

An overused expression is __?__.

a)

jargon

b)

slang

c)

gobbledygook

d)

trite

16.

Dictionaries in any language are found in the __?__ section of the library.

a)

300

b)

800

c)

200

d)

400

17.

__?__ is achieved when every sentence in a paragraph supports the topic sentence.

a)

coherence

b)

emphasis

c)

unity

d)

structure

18.

The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.

I read James Thurber's short story The Dog That Bit People.

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.

Now a favorite American food, the frankfurter actually originated in Germany.

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.

Cathy and I greeted our guest speaker, the Hon. Samuel Wilkins.

a)

Yes

b)

No

21.

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."

a)

Yes

b)

No

22.

The following sentence uses correct capitalization, punctuation, and manuscript form.

"John, was it in A.D. 500 that the Roman Empire fell?," asked Alex.

a)

Yes

b)

No

23.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

He did not know where he wanted to hang the picture.

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Conjunction

24.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

Alicia remained calm during the storm.

a)

Preposition

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Conjunction

25.

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.

a)

Preposition

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Conjunction

26.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

We love Him because He first loved us.

a)

Preposition

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Conjunction

27.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

Singing cheerfully, Mother washed the dishes.

a)

Preposition

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Conjunction

28.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

Mr. Johnson considered running for office.

a)

Preposition

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Conjunction

29.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

They live in the house across the street.

a)

Preposition

b)

Interjection

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Conjunction

30.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

"That was a good presentation," said Mrs. Weber.

a)

Preposition

b)

Interjection

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Pronoun

31.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

Seth is the one who volunteered.

a)

Preposition

b)

Interjection

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Pronoun

32.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

O magnify the Lord with me.

a)

Preposition

b)

Interjection

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Pronoun

33.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

We elected Scott treasurer.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate Nominative

c)

Objective Complement

d)

Appositive

e)

Indirect Object

34.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

Solomon became king after his father's death.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate Nominative

c)

Objective Complement

d)

Appositive

e)

Indirect Object

35.

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.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate Nominative

c)

Objective Complement

d)

Appositive

e)

Indirect Object

36.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

Our class president gave each officer special recognition.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate Nominative

c)

Predicate Adjective

d)

Object of Preposition

e)

Indirect Object

37.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

Matthew is wise beyond his years.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate Nominative

c)

Predicate Adjective

d)

Object of Preposition

e)

Indirect Object

38.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

Giving away a smile costs nothing but a little effort.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate Nominative

c)

Predicate Adjective

d)

Object of Preposition

e)

Indirect Object

39.

The italicized word, phrase, or clause functions as a __?__ in the following sentence.

We surprised Mother by sending her a dozen roses.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate Nominative

c)

Predicate Adjective

d)

Object of Preposition

e)

Indirect Object

40.

A writing style that uses too many short, simple sentences is called __?__

a)

choppy

b)

stringy

c)

monotonous

41.

If she __?__ asked for direction, she could have saved twenty minutes.

a)

had

b)

would have

c)

have

d)

would had

42.

If he __?__ in my situation, I wonder which choice he would make.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

be

d)

am

43.

This medicine will __?__ an improvement in his condition.

a)

affect

b)

effect

c)

iffect

d)

yffect

44.

__?__ five times, Joe was finally able to see Mr. Beal.

a)

Having tried

b)

trying

c)

tried

d)

Had tried

45.

What __?__ mineral is that?

a)

kind

b)

kind of

c)

kinda

46.

__?__ it will not rain on the day of the picnic.

a)

I hope

b)

Hopefully

c)

I hoping

47.

Professor Collins allowed Betty and __?__ to make up the lessons.

a)

her

b)

she

48.

__?__ did he say would be elected?

a)

Who

b)

Whom

49.

__?__ answers seemed right to me.

a)

Them

b)

Those

50.

They rode __?__ they could before nightfall.

a)

all the farther

b)

as far as

51.

We don't want __?__ problems today.

a)

any

b)

no

c)

none

52.

A hammer is a __?__ valuable tool.

a)

real

b)

really

53.

Please __?__ these books on that shelf.

a)

sit

b)

set

54.

Neither Satan nor his demons __?__ any power beyond what God allows.

a)

has

b)

have

55.

Forty years __?__ the length of time they spent in the wilderness.

a)

was

b)

were

56.

Each of the students recited __?__ poem today.

a)

his

b)

his or her

c)

their

57.

Most of the milk __?__ spilled.

a)

was

b)

were

58.

Either Jill or Melissa __?__ going to make cupcakes for the party.

a)

is

b)

are

59.

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.

This is the price that we agreed to pay for the book.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

60.

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.

The receptionist offered us a seat, but we preferred to stand while we waited.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

61.

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.

South of Egypt lies the largest country in Africa, the Republic of Sudan.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

62.

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.

The secret to enjoying life is to be thankful for what each day brings.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

63.

Identify the sentence structure of the following sentence.

Loving your neighbor is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

64.

The verb in the following sentence is __?__.

The soldier was comforted by letters from home.

a)

transitive active

b)

transitive passive

c)

intransitive

65.

The verb in the following sentence is __?__.

We are going to the play.

a)

transitive active

b)

transitive passive

c)

intransitive

66.

The verb in the following sentence is __?__.

We gave this lamp to the director to use in the play.

a)

transitive active

b)

transitive passive

c)

intransitive

67.

The verb in italics is in the __?__ mood.

Sarah requested that her name be removed from the list.

a)

indicative

b)

imperative

c)

subjunctive

68.

The verb in italics is in the __?__ mood.

Please be quiet during study hall.

a)

indicative

b)

imperative

c)

subjunctive

69.

The verb in italics is in the __?__ mood.

Mr. Green said that we should arrive early.

a)

indicative

b)

imperative

c)

subjunctive