WorksheetsEveryday Grammar Pretest
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
Identify the subject in this sentence:
Janine walks her dog Khaleesi in the park on Saturdays.
Her dog
Khaleesi
Her
Janine
Identify the verb in this sentence:
Watching football is my favorite part of fall.
Is
Football
Watching
My favorite
Identify the subject in this sentence:
Of all the people I know, Micah and his twin Michelle are the friendliest!
I
Micah
Michelle
Micah and his twin Michelle
Is this a fragment or a complete sentence?
Because you cheated, you will receive a 0% on the test.
Fragment
Complete sentence
Is this a fragment or a complete sentence?
The clash of the cymbals and the beat of the drums.
Fragment
Complete sentence
Is this sentence a run-on sentence?
Sharks really aren't that dangerous, and in fact you're more likely to die in a car crash than to be killed by a shark; nevertheless, the fear of sharks is very common.
Yes, it's a run-on.
No, it's not a run-on.
Is this sentence a run-on sentence?
I like to think my hobbies are very diverse I like to do physical activities such as sports but I also like to play board games with friends.
Yes, it's a run-on.
No, it's not a run-on.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
While his pet chameleon watched Tom danced, all around his room.
While his pet chameleon watched, Tom, danced all around his room.
While his pet chameleon watched, Tom danced all around his room.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Shawn sold me my first chameleon, he also helped me give it a name.
Shawn sold me my first chameleon, and he also helped me give it a name.
Shawn, sold me my first chameleon and he also helped me give it a name.
Which sentence or sentences do not contain a run-on or comma splice?
The motorcycle wouldn't start, so the man called a taxi.
The motorcycle wouldn't start, the man called a taxi.
The motorcycle wouldn't start the man called a taxi.
When the motorcycle wouldn't start, the man called a taxi.
Which sentence or sentences do not contain a run-on or comma splice?
One remedy always works for my hiccups I swallow a teaspoon of white sugar.
One remedy always works for my hiccups; I swallow a teaspoon of white sugar.
One remedy always works for my hiccups, I swallow a teaspoon of white sugar.
Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?
And
For
Nor
Then
Yet
What type of sentence is this: Alex and Felix play soccer and eat lunch together.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
What type of sentence is this: I want to do well on my math test, so I made sure to study beforehand.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
What type of sentence is this: Because it rained in the morning, we rode horses in the afternoon.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
What type of sentence is this: After I came back from the doctor's, she told me to get some rest, so I decided to take a nap.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Choose the right possessive: The (children) toys were all over the room.
Childrens'
Children's
Choose the right possessive: The (foxes) dens were destroyed by the flood.
Fox's
Foxes'
Foxes's
Foxe's
Choose the right possessive: The (drive-in) popcorn is better than the (move theater).
Drive-ins', movie theater's
Drive-in's, movie theater's
Drive-ins', movie theater's
Drive-ins', movie theaters'
Choose the right possessive: The (deer) horns will begin growing in spring.
Deer's
Deers'
Deers
Choose the right verb to match the subject: Neither my brothers nor my dad _____ to go to the game Friday.
Want
Wants
Choose the right verb to match the subject: A pride of lions _____ hunting down an antelope.
Is
Are
Choose the right verb to match the subject: Only one of my three dogs really _____ the beach.
Like
Likes
Choose the right verb to match the subject: All of my goldfish in my lunchbox ________ been crushed.
Have
Has
What tense is this sentence in: A snake bit the park ranger's hand yesterday.
Present
Past
Future
What tense is this sentence in: The chairwoman will speak to the board at tomorrow's meeting.
Present
Past
Future
What tense is this sentence in: The jogger runs laps at the football field every Sunday.
Present
Past
Future
What tense is this sentence in: Heidi has walked her dog every day this week.
Future
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
What tense is this sentence in: Before the evening, we will have played football together.
Future Perfect
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
"I'd love some more", she told her mom.
"I'd love some more," she told her mom.
Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?
Tim is a great employee because he’s on time, he’s motivated, and leads the team.
The children argued in the lobby, talked through the movie, and complained on the way home.
My cat is friendly, smart, and likes to eat treats all day.
Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?
Juliet’s puppy Valentine likes playing fetch, running at the park, and obstacle courses.
After finishing the test, students are turning in their papers and sit quietly at their desks.
Our neighbors like shopping, throwing summer parties, and walking their dog.
Is this sentence is in active or passive voice? The project will be completed before the deadline.
Active
Passive
Which sentence is in active voice?
Several songs were performed during the 30 minute set.
Many tourists were visiting the Eiffel Tower in May.
The work will be finished by 5:00 PM.
My project was destroyed by the rain.
Is this sentence in active or passive voice? The teacher will have failed three students by the time the school year is over.
Active
Passive
Choose the correct spelling: Where are _____ parents from?
You're
Your
Choose the correct spelling: _____ is a better way to find the solution.
Their
They're
There
Choose the correct spelling: The company handles _____ own affairs.
Its
It's
Choose the correct spelling: The recession has had a negative _____ on the city's population.
Affect
Effect
Choose the correct spelling: You need _____ wait before going in the pool.
To
Too
Two
