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Grammar Question Bank

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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1.

The art of naming the word classes in a sentence is called (a)  

2.

What is the word ?

a)

Noun

b)

Adverb

c)

Verb

d)

Adjective

3.

A phrase can end with a :

a)

Exclamation mark !

b)

Full stop .

c)

Question mark ?

d)

Comma ,

4.

Is this a compound sentence or a simple sentence?

The day was bright.

a)

A compound sentence

b)

A simple sentence

5.

All types of sentences use commas to add :

a)

An interjection

b)

A name

c)

Interjection, Name, Phrase or a List.

d)

Words to a list, Phrase or noun.

e)

A phrase

6.

Parse the blue-coloured words:

The sunflower blossomed as soon as it saw the radiant sun.

a)

Noun

b)

Adverb

c)

Verb

d)

Conjunction

e)

Adjective

7.

What is the short form for the order of Adjectives?

a)

WHAAACOMT

b)

WHABAPAG COMT

c)

DOSASCOMP

d)

WHAAACOMP

8.

will I be rescued from the sages curse the gate keeper wondered

a)

Will I be rescued from the sages' curse the gate keeper wondered!

b)

will I be rescued from the sages curse? the gate keeper wondered

c)

Will I be rescued from the sages’ curse? the gate-keeper wondered.

d)

Will I be rescued from the sages’ curse: the gate-keeper wondered.

9.

What is this - ...

(a)  

10.

Turn this sentence into the sentence type 2 Pairs.

Damodar cried.

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11.

Punctuate and set out this conversation between Lalitanath and Jagannath at Lalitanath’s new restaurant. You can rearrange some words if needed. Pass me two pizzas Jagannath called or I’ll faint from hunger. Coming up Jagi Lalitanath grinned. One for my friend, too Jagannath

added and a cold drink with but Lalitanath had already disappeared into the kitchen. Should I follow him Jagannath silently wondered.

a)

"Pass me two pizzas", Jagannath called, "Or I’ll faint from hunger". "Coming up Jagi", Lalitanath grinned. "One for my friend," too Jagannath added "and a cold drink with..." but Lalitanath had already disappeared into the kitchen. "Should I follow him?" Jagannath silently wondered.

b)

"pass me two pizzas". Jagannath called. "Or I’ll faint from hunger". "Coming up Jagi", Lalitanath grinned. "One for my friend," too Jagannath added "and a cold drink with!" but Lalitanath had already disappeared into the kitchen. "Should I follow him?" Jagannath silently wondered.

12.

Select the leaves of parallel structure:

My ambition is to be a doctor and to specialize in surgery.

a)

My ambition

b)

To be a doctor

c)

My ambition, and

d)

None of these

13.

What is the blue-coloured word?

The birds were flying in the sky.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Verb

d)

Adverb

14.

Tell the sentence type: Of the Vedas, I am the Sāma Veda; of the demigods, I am Indra; of the senses, I am the mind; and in the living beings, I am the living force.

a)

2 pairs

b)

Parallel structure

c)

Participle verb - subject

d)

Noun

15.

A: ______________________?

B: He is tall and plump with dark hair.

a)

What is Fred like?

b)

What does Fred look like?

c)

What kind of person is Fred like?

d)

What does Fred look for?

16.

A: _________________________

B: She is polite and calm.

a)

What does Betty look like?

b)

What does Betty want?

c)

What is Betty like?

d)

What is Betty looking for?

17.

She isn't ___________. She can't wait for hours.

a)

funny

b)

brave

c)

hardworking

d)

patient

18.

Jack is _______________. He works long hours.

a)

brave

b)

hardworking

c)

patient

d)

honest

19.

She often refuses to change her decisions and plans. She is _______________.

a)

stubborn

b)

responsible

c)

outgoing

d)

selfish

20.

Ece likes meeting new people. She is very ________________.

a)

generous

b)

forgetful

c)

outgoing

d)

thoughtful

21.

Which one is correct?

a)

He is tallest than me.

b)

He is taller than me.

c)

He is tall than me.

d)

He is more tall than me.

22.

Which one is wrong?

a)

honest - dishonest

b)

polite - rude

c)

selfish - thoughtful

d)

weak - noisy

23.

Which one is not a sports equipment?

a)

bat & ball

b)

gloves

c)

knife

d)

shuttlecock

24.

What is this called?

a)

shuttlecock

b)

goggles

c)

racket

d)

weights

25.

The match is in our stadium but we are losing the match two to one.

a)

1 - 2

b)

2 - 1

26.

"to finish a game with equal scores"


What does it mean?

a)

to lose

b)

to train

c)

draw

d)

spectator

27.

The female hiker had an ankle __________ in the forest.

a)

trains

b)

success

c)

racket

d)

injury

28.

Lan used to …………….……. morning exercise when she got up early.

a)

did

b)

does

c)

doing

d)

do

29.

. …………….……. being frightened by the images, Lan still liked the film so much.

a)

In spite

b)

Despite

c)

Although

d)

Nevertheless

30.

Jane is …………….……. in reading books. The book she is reading is so …………….……. .

a)

interested/ interesting

b)

interesting/ interested

c)

interested/ interests

d)

interesting/ interests

31.

…………….……. is Diwali celebrated? – In India.

a)

When

b)

What

c)

Where

d)

How

32.

How about going cycling round the lake on Sunday?

a)

Sorry, I don’t want it.

b)

Great idea.

c)

I like it very much.

d)

Why not?

33.

There used to …………….……. less traffic in the town.

a)

have

b)

has

c)

had

d)

having

34.

You must keep to the …………….……. when you are in the UK.

a)

left

b)

right

c)

ahead

d)

middle

35.

The play was so boring. …………….……., Hoa saw it from beginning to end.

a)

Because

b)

Despite

c)

However

d)

Although

36.

A: “Do you like seeing a film?” B: “…………….…….”

a)

No, I don’t like it at all.

b)

Sure. What film shall we see?

c)

Who is in it?

d)

I’m sorry, I can’t.

37.

. …………….……. is the festival of the Sun held? – On June 24th.

a)

What C. Where D. When

b)

Why

c)

Where

d)

When

38.

. Does your bike ever …………….……. down on the way to school?

a)

break

b)

take

c)

do

d)

turn

39.

I …………….……. go on foot when I was in primary school.

a)

have to

b)

used to

c)

can

d)

may

40.

Give a …………….……. before you turn left or right.

a)

sign

b)

turn

c)

sound

d)

signal

41.

A lot of dancers go to Rio de Janeiro to …………….……. the Rio Carnival.

a)

join

b)

perform

c)

attend

d)

appear

42.

Everybody attends the festival …………….……. fun.

a)

with

b)

for

c)

in

d)

of

43.

The end of the film was so …………….……..

a)

moved

b)

moving

c)

move

d)

moveable

44.

. …………….……. the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.

a)

However

b)

Although

c)

In spite of

d)

Despite

45.

Although they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn't a big …………….……..

Although they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn't a big …………….……..

a)

success

b)

failure

c)

performance

d)

show

46.

1. Rahul asked me, ‘Did you see the cricket match on TV last night?’

a)

Rahul asked me if I had seen the cricket match on TV the previous night.

b)

Rahul asked me if I saw the cricket match on TV the previous night.

c)

Rahul asked me did I see the cricket match on TV last night.

d)

Rahul asked me whether I had seen the cricket match on TV last night.

47.

If clause

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form. Choose your answers from the given options.


If you ……………… into Peter, tell him that he owes me a letter.

a)

ran

b)

run

c)

had run

48.

Give the correct gerund form of these verbs (do not use 'to' and do not capitalize the verbs)


She likes (paint)

(a)  

49.

If clause

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form. Choose your answers from the given options.


Will it be all right if I ………… a friend tonight?

a)

bring

b)

brought

c)

had brought

50.

If clause

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form. Choose your answers from the given options.


I will come if I ………………. time.

a)

will have

b)

had

c)

have

51.

He said to her, ‘What a hot day!’

a)

He exclaimed sorrowfully that it was hot day.

b)

He told her that it was a hot day.

c)

He said that it was a hot day.

d)

He exclaimed that it was a hot day.

52.

Complete the sentences in reported speech.

Mary said, ‘I'm feeling ill.’

(a)  

53.

Give the correct gerund form of these verbs (do not use 'to' and do not capitalize the verbs)


I can't help (laugh) when I watch Mr Bean

(a)  

54.

Complete the sentences in reported speech.

Mr. Miller said, ‘I can't come to the meeting on Saturday.’

(a)  

55.

If clause

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form. Choose your answers from the given options.


If you ………………… to learn a musical instrument, you have to practice.

a)

wanted

b)

wants

c)

want

56.

TikTok became famous ........ someone created the gummy bear video.

a)

until

b)

after

c)

unless

d)

where

57.

......... my camera wasn't working, I still participated in the synchronous call.

a)

As soon as

b)

In case

c)

Although

d)

Because

58.

I shouldn't contact Mom while she's at work....... it's an emergency.

a)

unless

b)

in case

c)

since

d)

as soon as

59.

........ I'm finished working, I usually attach my assignment to Google Classroom.

a)

As soon as

b)

Before

c)

Unless

d)

Even though

60.

The project was ...... difficult ..... my sister had to help me.

a)

such a ..... that

b)

so..... that

61.

This trimester feels ............... than the last one.

a)

so many longer

b)

so much more long

c)

so much longer

d)

so much longest

62.

My hair is ........... than yours.

a)

a little bit more short

b)

a little bit short

c)

a little bit shorter

63.

Jose Daniel is getting .............. in English!

a)

good and better

b)

better and better

c)

better and best

64.

The latest iPhone is ............ than the older version.

a)

so much most expensive

b)

so much expensiver

c)

so much more expensive

d)

so much expensive

65.

TikTok became famous ........ someone created the gummy bear video.

a)

until

b)

after

c)

unless

d)

where

66.

......... my camera wasn't working, I still participated in the synchronous call.

a)

As soon as

b)

In case

c)

Although

d)

Because

67.

........ I'm finished working, I usually attach my assignment to Google Classroom.

a)

As soon as

b)

Before

c)

Unless

d)

Even though

68.

The project was ...... difficult ..... my sister had to help me.

a)

such a ..... that

b)

so..... that

69.

This trimester feels ............... than the last one.

a)

so many longer

b)

so much more long

c)

so much longer

d)

so much longest

70.

Jose Daniel is getting .............. in English!

a)

good and better

b)

better and better

c)

better and best

71.

The latest iPhone is ............ than the older version.

a)

so much most expensive

b)

so much expensiver

c)

so much more expensive

d)

so much expensive

72.

1. The ninjas in the back of the lobby drew their swords to attack behind the desk. (Write the Complete Subject below).

4 lines
73.

2. The ninjas in the back of the lobby drew their swords to attack behind the desk. (Identify and label the verbs below).

4 lines
74.

5. Tom adores biking throughout the winter. (identify what type of verb and label the preposition)

4 lines
75.

4.Before the class, Malia felt extremely anxious about the test. (Identify the preposition and the adverb below).

4 lines
76.

6. An adjective modifies a(n) _________________ or ___________________.

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77.

7. An adverb modifies a _________________, _____________________, or _______________.

4 lines
78.

8. Sandy was tired when she randomly dropped her lunch. (identify linking verb and adverb)

4 lines
79.

9. Martin owns an interesting pen; he bought it carefully himself. (Identify, subject, adjective and adverb)

4 lines
80.

10. Claudia often runs around the crowded store, and she stumbles occasionally. (Identify any adjectives and adverbs)

4 lines
81.

Write a sentence with… 1 subject + 1 action verb + 1 adjective + prepositional phrase

4 lines
82.

12. Write a sentence with… 1 subject + 1 helping verb + 1 adjective + prepositional phrase.

4 lines
83.

13. Write a sentence using the following preposition as a prepositional phrase. "Under"

4 lines
84.

14. Write a sentence using the following preposition as a prepositional phrase. "Between"

4 lines
85.

Adverbs usually end in ________.

4 lines
86.

16. What is the difference between a simple subject and a complete subject?

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87.

17. What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

4 lines
88.

18. Write a sentence using an adjective.

4 lines
89.

19. Provide an example of a "complete subject"

4 lines
90.

20. What is the difference between a helping verb and a linking verb?

4 lines
91.

Choose the correct questions for the answers. Use the underlined words as clues.

They studied French at school.

a)

What did they studied at school?

b)

What did they study at school?

c)

What do they studied at school?

92.

He played for Barcelona last season.

a)

Where did he play last season?

b)

When did he played for Barcelona?

c)

When did he play for Barcelona?

93.

I waited for 2 hours for you.

a)

When did you wait for me?

b)

How long did you wait for me?

c)

What time did you wait for me?

94.

Mary danced with Pete at the party.

a)

With who did Mary dance at the party?

b)

Who did Mary dance with at the party ?

c)

Did Mary dance with Pete at the party?

95.

I worked in high school.

a)

When did you worked?

b)

Where did you worked?

c)

Where did you work?

96.

I phoned John last night.

a)

Who did you phone last night?

b)

Who did you phoned last night?

c)

Did you phone John last night?

97.

People loved their single.

a)

Who did people loved?

b)

Who did people love?

c)

What did people love?

98.

My mom tidied our house two days ago.

a)

What did your mom tidy?

b)

When did my mom tidy our house?

c)

When did your mom tidy your house?

99.

He practiced a lot because he wanted an A.

a)

Why did he practice a lot?

b)

Why did he practiced a lot?

c)

What did he want?

100.

I completed 15 pages of the book.

a)

What did you complete?

b)

How many pages of the book did you complete?

c)

How many did pages you complete?

101.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


The crying baby had a wet diaper.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

102.

A verbal consisting of the word "to" plus a verb and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

103.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Shaken, he walked away from the car accident.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

104.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


My cat's favorite activity is sleeping.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

105.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Children interested in music early develop strong intellectual skills.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

106.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Everyone wanted to go.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

107.

A verbal ending in -ing that is used as a noun

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

108.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Delores noticed her cousin walking along the shoreline.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

109.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Having been a gymnast, Lynn knew the importance of exercise.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

110.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


To wait seemed foolish when decisive action was required.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

111.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Removing his coat, Jack rushed to the river.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

112.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


They asked me to bring food.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

113.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Finding a needle in a haystack would be easier than what we're trying to do.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

114.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


He lacked the strength to resist.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

115.

What is the function of the underlined gerund?


She expanded her vocabulary by reading.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a Preposition

116.

The girl drawing on the board is my sister.


The participial phrase in the sentence above is...

(a)  

117.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


The police arrested him for speeding.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

118.

What is the function of the underlined gerund?


My grandmother's favorite hobby is dancing.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a Preposition

119.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


The church, destroyed by the fire, was never rebuilt.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

120.

What is the function of the underlined gerund?


Praising others is a good habit.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a Preposition

121.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Everyone wanted to be the captain of the team.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

122.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

123.

What is the function of the underlined gerund?


Cam and Amanda use surfboards for riding the waves.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a Preposition

124.

What is the function of the underlined infinitive?


We went to see the play.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

125.

A verbal ending in -ing (present) or -ed, -en, -d, -t, -n, or -ne (past) that functions as an adjective

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

126.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


You might get in trouble for faking an illness to avoid school.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

127.

What is the function of the underlined infinitive?


She decided to find the winner herself.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

128.

The frightened bird flew away from the black cat.


The participial phrase in the sentence above is...

(a)  

129.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


We must study to learn.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

130.

What is the function of the underlined infinitive?


Her duty is to obey her parents.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

131.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


They do not appreciate my singing.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

132.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


We want to explore the beach.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

133.

What is the function of the underlined gerund?


Laughing is good for your health.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a Preposition

134.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


His ambition is to fly.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

135.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


Carrying a heavy pile of books, he caught his foot on a step.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

136.

What is the function of the underlined gerund?


She enjoys working at Chick-fil-a.

a)

Subject

b)

Direct Object

c)

Predicate Nominative (Subject Complement)

d)

Object of a Preposition

137.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


He used his room for storing books.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

138.

Singing quietly, she entered the room.


The participial phrase in the sentence above is...

(a)  

139.

What is the function of the underlined infinitive?


To search for buried treasure is what Indiana Jones lives for.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

140.

Ted received a sundae dripping with hot fudge.


The participial phrase in the sentence above is...

(a)  

141.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


The oldest car in the parking lot is mine.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

142.

What is the function of the underlined infinitive?


There were several good apples to eat.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

143.

The package delivered by the mail carrier contained an important book.


The participial phrase in the sentence above is...

(a)  

144.

In the following sentence, in what way do the underlined word(s) function?


They enjoyed feeding the seals.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

Verb

145.

What is the function of the underlined infinitive?


To sing in the choir is an exhilarating experience.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

146.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


A book club has been formed by the school librarian.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

147.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


The illustrator used watercolors for the painting.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

148.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


Someone broke the shop window last night.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

149.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


The computer was fixed by Mrs. Hammond.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

150.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


The balloons were delivered by Mrs. Files.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

151.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


Mrs. Morris has planted those marigolds.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

152.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


The streetlights made long, scary shadows on the sidewalk.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

153.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


The cave was explored by the science class.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

154.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


The Gettysburg Address was written by Abraham Lincoln.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

155.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive voice?


The snow drifted over the fence and across the road.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

156.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


When should I replace the tires on my car?

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

157.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


If it were it snowing, we would stay inside.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

158.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


If no one feeds the dog, he will whine.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

159.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


Send the check, please.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

160.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


If we get a real Christmas tree, my brother's allergies might bother him.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

161.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


Wear comfortable shoes.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

162.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


My mother works for the bank.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

163.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


Nicole took a jog after lunch.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

164.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


Does your dog like to cuddle?

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

165.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


If I were you, I would make sure to turn in the project.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

166.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


If I find my charger cable, I will make sure my phone is fully charged.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

167.

In which verb voice is the the following sentence written?


I suggest that the student work additional service hours.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

168.

This type of verb mood states a fact or an opinion.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

169.

This type of verb mood gives a command.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

170.

This type of verb mood asks a question.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

171.

This type of verb mood expresses a state that depends on something else to happen.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

172.

This type of verb mood most often expresses a wish, doubt, imaginary situation, or anything else contrary to fact.

a)

indicative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

conditional

e)

subjunctive

173.

Is this sentence punctuated correctly?


Please add eggs, milk, and bread to your grocery list.

a)

Yes

b)

No

174.

Is this sentence punctuated correctly?


When green beans are served for lunch most of the kids don't eat them.

a)

Yes

b)

No

175.

Is this sentence punctuated correctly?


Yes we will be able to attend the wedding.

a)

Yes

b)

No

176.

Is this sentence punctuated correctly?


Learning to drive is challenging, right?

a)

Yes

b)

No

177.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

a)

Well give me a minute to discuss this with your father.

b)

Well, give me a minute to discuss this with your father.

c)

Well give me a minute, to discuss this with your father.

178.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

a)

Sawyer didn't come to practice again did he?

b)

Sawyer, didn't come to practice again, did he?

c)

Sawyer didn't come to practice again, did he?

179.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

a)

Although the sun is shining, today wouldn't be a pleasant day for a picnic.

b)

The strong winds muddy ground, and cool temperatures make it less than ideal.

c)

I know you're disappointed Rachel, but we'll go on a picnic another day.

180.

After which word should there be a comma in the following sentence?


After they built a sand castle they had a picnic.

a)

built

b)

sand

c)

castle

d)

they

e)

had

181.

After which word should there be a comma in the following sentence?


She was tired yet she was determined to finish the race.

a)

tired

b)

yet

c)

determined

d)

She

e)

finish

182.

After which word should there be a comma in the following sentence?


If you are easily frightened don't see that movie.

a)

you

b)

easily

c)

frightened

d)

don't

e)

see

183.

Change the following sentence so that it is properly punctuated:


Do I really have to explain to you that, this isn't your fight?

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Do I really have to explain, to you that, this isn't your fight?

c)

Do I really have to explain to you that this isn't your fight?

d)

Do I really have, to explain to you that this isn't your fight?

184.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My brother a truck driver, spends a great deal of time on the road.

b)

My brother, a truck driver spends a great deal of time on the road.

c)

My brother, a truck driver, spends a great deal of time on the road.

d)

My brother, a truck, driver spends a great deal of time on the road.

185.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My mother's shoes which cost her less because of a sale looked superb with her evening gown.

b)

The horses spent from an entire day running on the track slumped to their stables exhausted.

c)

The waiters, dressed in their white jackets, are already arranging the chairs on the sidewalk.

d)

My friends who often have shared interests with me still keep in touch with me via social media.

186.

In which sentence is the ellipsis used CORRECTLY?

a)

Researchers reported that they are "working . . . devices to assist . . . elderly."

b)

Researchers reported that they are "working on new devices to assist the elderly . . ."

c)

Researchers reported that they are "working . . . to assist the elderly . . ."

d)

Researchers reported that they are "working on . . . devices to assist the elderly."

187.

Which of the following options is the BEST way to use an ellipsis to omit information from this sentence:


The guests who visited the school on Thursday afternoon were impressed by the library.

a)

The guests . . . were impressed by the library.

b)

The guests who visited . . . afternoon were impressed by the library.

c)

The guests who visited . . . by the library.

d)

The guests . . . impressed by the library.

188.

Which of the following options is the BEST way to use an ellipsis to omit information from this sentence:


The parade had clowns, floats and a brass band which wore blue uniforms.

a)

The parade had clowns, floats and a brass band . . .

b)

The parade had clowns, floats . . . wore blue uniforms.

c)

The parade had clowns, floats, and a brass band . . . .

d)

The parade had . . . blue uniforms.

189.

Which of the following options is the BEST way to use an ellipsis to omit information from this sentence:


We were cautioned by the 8th grade Georgia History teacher Mrs. Coats not to run in the halls.

a)

We were cautioned by the 8th grade . . . not to run in the halls.

b)

. . . History teacher Mrs. Coats not to run in the halls.

c)

We . . . cautioned . . . Mrs. Coats . . . to run in the halls.

d)

We were cautioned by . . . Mrs. Coats not to run in the halls.

190.

Which of the following options is the BEST way to use an ellipsis to omit information from this sentence:


The children played on all the playground equipment including the swings, the slide, the monkey bars, and the merry-go-round.

a)

. . . including the swings, the slide, the monkey bars, and the merry-go-round.

b)

The children played on all the playground equipment . . . .

c)

The children played on the . . . equipment . . . merry-go-round.

d)

The children played . . . the monkey bars . . .

191.

Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?


Once and once was enough I tried sky-diving.

a)

Once—and once was enough I tried sky-diving.

b)

Once—and once was—enough I tried sky-diving.

c)

Once and once—was enough—I tried sky-diving.

d)

Once—and once was enough—I tried sky-diving.

192.

Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?


My mom an avid birdwatcher often rises at 4:00 to spy on the birds from her front porch.

a)

My mom an avid birdwatcher—often rises at 4:00 to spy on the birds from her front porch.

b)

My mom an avid birdwatcher often rises at 4:00—to spy on the birds—from her front porch.

c)

My mom—an avid birdwatcher—often rises at 4:00 to spy on the birds from her front porch.

d)

My mom—an avid birdwatcher often rises at 4:00 to spy on the birds from her front porch.

193.

Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?


The table built by my great grandfather 100 years ago now sits in our living room.

a)

The table built by my great grandfather—100 years ago now sits in our living room.

b)

The table—built by my great grandfather 100 years ago—now sits in our living room.

c)

The table built by my great grandfather 100 years ago now—sits in our living room.

d)

The table built—by my great grandfather 100 years—ago now sits in our living room.

194.

Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?


The teacher was perturbed and rightly so when none of the students showed up for the test review.

a)

The teacher was perturbed—and rightly so—when none of the students showed up for the test review.

b)

The teacher was perturbed and rightly so—when none of the students showed up for the test review.

c)

The teacher—was perturbed—and rightly so when none of the students showed up for the test review.

d)

The teacher was perturbed and rightly so when—none of the students showed up—for the test review.

195.

Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?


The man was unhappy about the loss or maybe the theft of his wallet.

a)

The man was unhappy about the loss or maybe the theft—of his wallet.

b)

The man was—unhappy about the loss—or maybe the theft of his wallet.

c)

The man was unhappy about the loss—or maybe the theft of his wallet.

d)

The man was unhappy about the loss—or maybe the theft—of his wallet.

196.

Which is the best way to use a dash (or dashes) in the following sentence?


No one and I mean no one should be allowed to smoke inside a restaurant.

a)

No one—and I mean no one should be allowed to smoke—inside a restaurant.

b)

No one and I mean no one should be allowed to smoke—inside a restaurant.

c)

No one—and I mean no one—should be allowed to smoke inside a restaurant.

d)

No one and I mean no one—should be allowed to smoke inside a restaurant.

197.

Which sentence correctly uses a dash (or dashes) for punctuation?

a)

There are several students—including myself who resent—your implications.

b)

There are several students including myself—who resent—your implications.

c)

There are—several students including myself—who resent your implications.

d)

There are several students—including myself—who resent your implications.

198.

Which sentence correctly uses a dash (or dashes) for punctuation?

a)

I have twenty dollars in my Oh No! I think I left my wallet—at home!

b)

I have twenty dollars in my Oh No! I think—I left my wallet at home!

c)

I have twenty dollars in my Oh No!—I think I left my wallet at home!

d)

I have twenty dollars in my—Oh No! I think I left my wallet at home!

199.

Which sentence correctly uses a dash (or dashes) for punctuation?

a)

Things have changed a lot—since last school year mainly for the better.

b)

Things have changed a lot since last school year mainly—for the better.

c)

Things have changed a lot since last school year—mainly for the better.

d)

Things have changed—a lot since last school year mainly for the better.

200.

Which sentence correctly uses a dash (or dashes) for punctuation?

a)

I took—Jason my best friend—to the Halloween party.

b)

I—took Jason my best friend—to the Halloween party.

c)

I took Jason—my best friend—to the Halloween party.

d)

I took—Jason—my best friend to the Halloween party.