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harcourt language chapter 25

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

She waited ______ the platform for the train.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

by

2.

Peter arrived ______ time for his dentist appointment.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

3.

The frog jumped ______ the box.

a)

through

b)

up

c)

out of

4.

What did you do ______ Friday night?

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

5.

The package will be delivered ______ a week.

a)

until

b)

by the time

c)

within

6.

The ball flew ______ the window breaking the glass.

a)

against

b)

through

c)

into

7.

He lives ______ Wellington Street.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

to

8.

Tammy has been playing the piano ______ last year.

a)

since

b)

for

c)

until

9.

Please stay seated ______ the performance.

a)

while

b)

during

c)

at

10.

She was ______ the theatre watching a play with her friends.

a)

in

b)

out of

c)

at

11.

Jake will be here ______ 7 o'clock.

a)

by

b)

since

c)

to

12.

Walk ______ the bridge and then turn right.

a)

on

b)

above

c)

across

13.

She works from 10 ______ 6 every day.

a)

on

b)

at

c)

to

14.

Tyler was born ______ New Year's Day.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

15.

Nicole was sitting ______ her desk.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

16.

They met six months ______.

a)

before

b)

previous

c)

ago

17.

The plane flew ______ our house.

a)

over

b)

on top of

c)

along

18.

The film starts ______ three hours.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

19.

I like the song ______ the end of the CD.

a)

at

b)

on

c)

in

20.

I'll call you ______ tomorrow morning.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

X

21.

My boyfriend and I have been arguing...........this for years.

a)

about

b)

on

c)

in

d)

for

22.

They turn the mobile phones off as Patrick was intent..........listening to the band and didn’t want to be interrupted.

a)

from

b)

in

c)

on

d)

for

23.

We are not going out these days.........fear of getting a virus.

a)

on

b)

from

c)

in

d)

for

24.

I sincerely hope that this period of time finishes soon, .......... Argentina’s sake and the sake of its inhabitants.

a)

on

b)

from

c)

in

d)

for

25.

I don't know why you insist ............talking about it.

a)

in

b)

of

c)

from

d)

on

26.

There were only two doctors......... duty that night.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

from

d)

for

27.

I'm sure Tom said most of it.........jest.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

from

d)

for

28.

The workers are ..........strike until management agrees to give them a raise.

a)

in

b)

from

c)

on

d)

for

29.

"That's nothing to be excited..........", said Sue.

a)

in

b)

about

c)

on

d)

for

30.

But no one has ever given so much as Laura...... the name of friendship.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

from

d)

for

31.

He didn't know this ......... sure, but he suspected it.

a)

in

b)

for

c)

from

d)

on

32.

I feel like my boss is taking me ......... granted. I work harder than anyone else and my salary is still below average.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

from

d)

for

33.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence? Janet is sitting behind the house.

a)

Janet

b)

house

c)

behind

d)

sitting

34.

What is the preposition in the sentence? Tom lived down the street.

a)

Tom

b)

street

c)

down

d)

lived

35.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence? Shirley stayed inside the car.

a)

stayed

b)

inside

c)

the

d)

car

36.

What is the preposition in the sentence? There is a rider coming down the road.

a)

rider

b)

road

c)

coming

d)

down

37.

What is the object of the preposition in the sentence? Jack wants to sit by Joyce.

a)

wants

b)

Joyce

c)

Jack

d)

sit

38.

What is the preposition in the sentence? The hot air balloon flew above the city.

a)

above

b)

city

c)

hot

d)

balloon

39.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence? The cat ran under the car.

a)

cat

b)

ran

c)

car

d)

under

40.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence? Behind them, there were ten apple trees.

a)

them

b)

behind

c)

their

d)

trees

41.

What is the preposition in the sentence? The inventor leaned against his chair.

a)

inventor

b)

leaned

c)

against

d)

chair

42.

What is the preposition in the sentence? Nine major planets revolve around the sun.

a)

planets

b)

major

c)

sun

d)

around

43.

Which preposition should fill in the blank?


Lailah is going ________the mall.

a)

from

b)

at

c)

to

d)

next

44.

What is the preposition in the following sentence?


Over the years we have learned to study hard.

a)

the

b)

have

c)

to

d)

over

45.

What is the preposition in the following sentence?


Singing is fun during the holidays.

a)

is

b)

fun

c)

during

d)

on

46.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:


Micah's dog jumped on my bed and woke me up.

a)

on my bed

b)

Micah's dog jumped

c)

on my bed and woke me up

d)

woke me

47.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:


The pencil fell under the desk.

a)

the pencil

b)

fell under the desk

c)

under the desk

d)

the desk

48.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:


The bird flew into the window but was okay.

a)

the bird flew

b)

into the window but was okay

c)

flew into the window

d)

into the window

49.

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?


I like to listen to music.

a)

to listen

b)

to music

c)

like to

d)

No prepositional phrases

50.

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?


The ticket holders waited patiently outside the theater.

a)

the ticket holders

b)

waited patiently

c)

outside the theater

d)

No prepositional phrases

51.

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?


Let's pick the strawberries tomorrow.

a)

pick the strawberries

b)

let's pick

c)

tomorrow

d)

No prepositional phrases

52.

What are the prepositions in the sentence:


At 8:00, the students will walk into the classroom.

(Hint: There are 2.)

a)

At

b)

the

c)

students

d)

into

53.

Which sentence uses the bold word as a preposition?

a)

Diego made holiday cards for his friends.

b)

I am going to take a nap, for I am exhausted.

54.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.


"The Mississippi River flows towards the south."

a)

The Mississippi River

b)

River Flows

c)

flows towards

d)

towards the south

55.

How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence?


On Wednesday, we celebrated my sister's birthday at our house for at least two hours!

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

56.

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?


Ryann's guinea pig ran down the hallway this morning.

a)

down the hallway

b)

this morning

c)

Ryann's guinea pig

d)

ran down

57.

What are the prepositional phrases in the following sentence?


Brianna is going to Genevieve's house in the morning.

(Hint: There are 2)

a)

in the morning

b)

is going

c)

to Genevieve's house

d)

morning tomorrow

58.

How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence?


Her mother was working all day at the hospital, so Yuli never even saw her until she got home.

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

fifty-one

59.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:


Mr. Youngquist went _________ Bass Pro Shops to purchase a canoe.

a)

from

b)

along

c)

between

d)

inside

60.

Does the following sentence have a prepositional phrase?


Alayna, Connor, and Ethan made a vegetable dinner for their rabbits.

a)

Yes

b)

No

61.

Does the following sentence have a prepositional phrase?


I saw Nathan eating cauliflower pizza yesterday evening.

a)

Yes

b)

No

62.

How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence?


Some of the weirdest stories I have ever heard about Winnie the Pooh have come from Bella.

a)

zero

b)

one

c)

two

d)

three

63.
Select the preposition in the sentence.
The pen is on the table.
a)
pen
b)
is 
c)
on
d)
table
64.
Select the preposition in the sentence.
My house is near the school.
a)
My
b)
school
c)
near
d)
house
65.
Select the preposition in the sentence.
The paper is inside the box.
a)
paper
b)
box
c)
is
d)
inside
66.
"I really care ___ what happens to him."
a)
of
b)
at
c)
to
d)
about
67.
"I saw a car collide ___ a motorbike."
a)
on
b)
with
c)
against
d)
to
68.
"I ran ___ Tom while I was in the library. I haven't seen him for ages."
a)
in
b)
into
c)
on
d)
at
69.
Choose the prepositional phrase.
The boy played in the park.
a)
The boy
b)
played in the park
c)
in the park
d)
the park
70.
Choose the prepositional phrase.
I will meet you there before school.
a)
before school
b)
will meet you there
c)
I wll
d)
you there before school
71.
Choose the prepositional phrase.
The cat jumped on the couch.
a)
on the couch.
b)
The cat jumped
c)
cat jumped
d)
the couch
72.
Which of the following words is a preposition?  ( it tells when, where, or which).
a)
so
b)
try
c)
d)
above
73.
Which of the following words is a preposition?  ( it tells when, where, or which).
a)
by
b)
jump
c)
nicely
d)
us
74.
Which of the following words is a preposition?  ( it tells when, where, or which).
a)
eat
b)
yard
c)
nor
d)
at
75.
Which of the following words is a preposition?  ( it tells when, where, or which).
a)
during
b)
many
c)
call
d)
cry
76.
Which of the following phrases is a prepositional phrase?  ( it tells when, where, or which and begins with a preposition).
a)
stars, planets, comets
b)
until this afternoon
c)
smile and laugh
d)
red or blue
77.
Which of the following phrases is a prepositional phrase?  ( it tells when, where, or which and begins with a preposition).
a)
below the ground
b)
eat slowly
c)
need and want
d)
clean up
78.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


a water crisis hit Metro Manila and other parts of the country

a)

phrase

b)

clause

79.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


lost the game

a)

phrase

b)

clause

80.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


people protested on the streets against the new transport regulation

a)

phrase

b)

clause

81.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


because the family was well prepared and had a plan

a)

phrase

b)

clause

82.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the afternoon rain

a)

phrase

b)

clause

83.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the afternoon rain

a)

phrase

b)

clause

84.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the much-awaited game of the season

a)

phrase

b)

clause

85.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


after recess, the boys participated in the mindfulness exercise

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

86.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


after recess, the boys participated in the mindfulness exercise

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

87.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


while the others were still drinking water

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

88.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


because classes were suspended for a week

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

89.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the emergency drill yesterday

a)

phrase

b)

clause

90.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


a water crisis hit Metro Manila and other parts of the country

a)

phrase

b)

clause

91.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


lost the game

a)

phrase

b)

clause

92.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


people protested on the streets against the new transport regulation

a)

phrase

b)

clause

93.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


because the family was well prepared and had a plan

a)

phrase

b)

clause

94.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the afternoon rain

a)

phrase

b)

clause

95.

Is this a phrase or a clause?


the much-awaited game of the season

a)

phrase

b)

clause

96.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


after recess, the boys participated in the mindfulness exercise

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

97.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


while the others were still drinking water

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

98.

Is this a dependent clause or an independent clause?


because classes were suspended for a week

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

99.
Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet, because he really loves rich, sweet desserts. 
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
100.
His new personal trainer, Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause. 
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
101.
Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
102.
After the game, we went to Yogli Mogli for frozen yogurt.
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
103.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
104.
We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
105.
We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
106.
Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
107.
Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
108.
I had a huge cup of coffee before I went to school.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
109.
We had a great time after the weather cleared.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
110.
Everything was fine until Sally came along.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
111.
Everything was fine until Sally came along.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
112.
Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
113.
Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
114.
Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet, because he really loves rich, sweet desserts. 
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
115.
His new personal trainer, Adriana Bongiorno, thinks Charlie may be a lost cause. 
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
116.
Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
117.
After the game, we went to Yogli Mogli for frozen yogurt.
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
phrase
118.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
119.
We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
120.
We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
121.
Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
122.
Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
123.
I had a huge cup of coffee before I went to school.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
124.
We had a great time after the weather cleared.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
125.
Everything was fine until Sally came along.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
126.
Everything was fine until Sally came along.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
127.
Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
128.
Whenever I have a bad day, I call my best friend.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
129.
A clause is
a)
A group of words that is used as a single part of speech. It does not contain BOTH a subject and a verb.
b)
A group of words that contains both a subject and a verb. It can stand alone or with another clause.
c)
a word that takes the place of a noun.
d)
a word that is the action or state of being in the sentence.
130.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
131.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
132.
Before I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
133.
because we couldn't find the theater
a)
independent
b)
dependent
134.
we walked along the lake
a)
subordinate/dependent
b)
independent
135.
I failed my test
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
136.
as Sarah rode the flying pig
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
137.
as he ran
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
138.
the dog sneezed
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
139.
Where does the comma go in this sentence: We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie theater.
a)
Between "or" and "we"
b)
Between "zoo" and "or"
c)
There is no comma needed.
140.
I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
141.
We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
142.
Sophia passed out papers, so I didn't have to worry about anyone not getting a copy
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
143.
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Stories spread about the unicorn, and we can still read them today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
144.
Sammy is a great writer, but his spelling is terrible.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
145.
Sammy is a great writer, but his spelling is terrible.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
146.
Since you've already seen the movie, we'll go without you.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
147.
If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
148.
Sophia passed out papers, so I didn't have to worry about anyone not getting a copy
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
149.
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
150.
Which is the correctly written sentence? 
a)
 If I ran into the house to get the phone. I slipped on the tile.
b)
 I ran into the house to get the phone, and slipped on the tile.
c)
I ran into the house to get the phone.
d)
I ran into the house to get the phone and slipped on the tile.
151.
Where do the commas go in this sentence: Jessica sings with power passion and strength.
a)
Between "power" and "passion" and between "passion" and "and"
b)
Between "passion" and "and"
c)
There are no commas needed
152.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly: After we rode our bikes to the park we played basketball baseball and kickball.
a)
Yes
b)
No
153.
Incorrect or Correct? 
My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the, party.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
154.
The complex sentence is made up of a dependent and independent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
155.
A compound sentence is characterized by two independent clauses being joined together.
a)
True
b)
False
156.
A simple sentence or independent clause will have a subject, verb, and a complete thought.
a)
True
b)
False
157.
When I combine sentences, I need to think about the meaning of the sentences I am combining to combine them together in the correct way.
a)
True
b)
False
158.

If you work on Saturday, you will not have time.

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

159.

Because he ran, he was able to catch the bus.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

160.

I will stay with you until the sun sets.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

161.

As the light dim, I will say goodbye.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

162.

I will follow him wherever he might go.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

163.

So long as you know, I will be waiting for you.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause.

164.

Although we ran, we never finished on time.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

165.

Go sit at the table before the food gets cold.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

166.

Sit by the lake until the sun sets.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

167.

When the president arrives, he will give a speech.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

168.

Independent Clause

a)

When my mother shows,

b)

she will bring the food.

169.

Independent Clause

a)

I will walk to school

b)

because I can't wait for the bus

170.

Dependent Clause

a)

Unless you have the right size,

b)

do not try on the shoe.

171.

Dependent Clause

a)

I will plant more trees

b)

while the flowers bloom.

172.

Dependent Clause

a)

When my father arrives,

b)

he will give the directions.

173.
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence? 
Although he is young, Eric Hosmer is a very good baseball player. 
a)
Although he is young, 
b)
Although
c)
Eric Hosmer is a very good baseball player.
d)
, Eric Hosmer
174.
What is the independent clause in the following sentence?
Because he is from a foreign country, Salvy is still learning to speak English.
a)
Because he is from a foreign country,
b)
Because
c)
Salvy is still learning to speak English
d)
175.
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence? 
Although he is young, Eric Hosmer is a very good baseball player. 
a)
Although he is young, 
b)
Although
c)
Eric Hosmer is a very good baseball player.
d)
, Eric Hosmer
176.
What is the independent clause in the following sentence?
Because he is from a foreign country, Salvy is still learning to speak English.
a)
Because he is from a foreign country,
b)
Because
c)
Salvy is still learning to speak English
d)
177.
Which word should be used to make the following sentence a complex sentence?
Eric Berry cannot play football.  He is on the injured list. 
a)
although
b)
unless
c)
before
d)
because
178.
Mark the letter of the word that completes each sentence. 
________ the Chiefs are currently undefeated, many experts say they may go to the Super Bowl. 
a)
Unless
b)
Since
c)
And
d)
Or
179.
Which word separates the two independent clauses?
Mike Moustakas is called "MOOOOOOSE" since his last name is Moustakas.
a)
is
b)
called
c)
since
d)
is called
180.
What is the independent clause in the following sentence?
Arrowhead stadium has been named the loudest stadium in the NFL because we have the BEST fans.
a)
Arrowhead stadium has been named the loudest stadium in the NFL.
b)
because
c)
because we have the BEST fans.
d)
NFL because
181.
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence?
Alex Smith first played for the San Francisco 49ers, after being drafted in 2005.
a)
Alex Smith first played for the San Franciso 49ers
b)
after being drafted in 2005
c)
after
d)
49ers,
182.
Is the following clause indepedent or dependent?
Marcus Peters was drafted by the Chiefs in 2015.
a)
dependent
b)
independent 
183.
Mark the letter of the word that makes the sentence complete.
The Royals won the World Series in 2015 ________________ Wade Davis was pitching. 
a)
until
b)
but
c)
although
d)
because
184.
What is the dependent clause in the following sentence? 
Mike Moustakas broke Royals records after hitting his 37th home run of the season. 
a)
Mike Moustakas broke Royals records
b)
after hitting his 37th homerun of the season
c)
after
d)
hitting his
185.

There is the man ______________ saved the kid.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

whom

d)

whose

186.

There is the man ______________ saved the kid.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

whom

d)

whose

187.

Yesterday I saw a car__________ was really old.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

where

d)

whom

188.

My car, ________ is very expensive, is a Mercedes Benz.

a)

who

b)

whom

c)

which

d)

where

189.

The man ________ house won best green festival is a tennis coach.

a)

whose

b)

where

c)

who

d)

whom

190.

Kerry Ann, __________ hates spiders, wears bug-stomping boots wherever she goes

a)

who

b)

whose

c)

whom

d)

which

191.

The man _______ robbed the bank had two pistols.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

where

d)

whom

192.

A police officer ________ car was parked at the next corner stopped and arrested them.

a)

who

b)

whom

c)

whose

d)

where

193.

The little boy ____ I met at school was very clever.

a)

whose

b)

whom

c)

who

d)

which

194.

I could not get a seat .... I came early

a)

when

b)

as

c)

because

d)

although

195.

All students can finish the exercises ... they are easy enough.

a)

because

b)

when

c)

due to

d)

on account of

196.

This is the place ... we visited last time.

a)

when

b)

before

c)

after

d)

until

197.

... the rule is not neglected, all activities will run well.

a)

For

b)

Although

c)

Since

d)

Due to

198.

Jose barely talked ____________ he was very shy.

a)

though

b)

but

c)

otherwise

d)

because

199.

You won’t pass your examinations, _______________ you study hard.

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

consequently

d)

unless

200.

......................he was the best candidate, he didn't win the elections.

a)

Although

b)

But

c)

And

d)

When