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Grammar - Adv/Prep/Verbs/Conjunction for Twins

Total questions: 124

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

An adverb is a word that...

a)

Modifies a noun

b)

is an action

c)

is a person, place, or thing

d)

Modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb

2.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
My dog always barks.
a)
my
b)
always
c)
barks
d)
dog
3.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. They often tell when, how, where, or how much.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

1.- What is an Adverb

a)

A) An adverb gives more information about the verb.

b)

B) An adverb gives more information about the noun.

c)

C) An adverb gives more information about the punctuation in a sentence.

d)

D) An adverb gives more information about the pronoun.

5.

Choose the adverb.

Yesterday my sister and I decided to make apple pancakes.

a)

Yesterday

b)

decided

c)

to

d)

make

6.

Choose the adverb.

I will bring my homework tomorrow.

a)

will

b)

bring

c)

my

d)

tomorrow

7.

Choose the adverb.

An empty jar really contains matter.

a)

An

b)

empty

c)

really

d)

matter

8.

Choose the adverb.

A volcano called Mauna Loa is located here.

a)

called

b)

Mauna

c)

located

d)

here

9.

Choose the adverb.

Greedy squirrels often try to eat the birdseed.

a)

Greedy

b)

often

c)

try

d)

birdseed

10.

Choose the adverb.

We are going there for dinner.

a)

are

b)

going

c)

there

d)

dinner

11.

Identify the adverb(s): You should carefully assemble the tents first.

a)

assemble

b)

the

c)

carefully

d)

first

12.

Sometimes I have hysterical dreams about the Muppets.

a)

Sometimes

b)

have

c)

hysterical

d)

Muppets

13.

Find the adverb.

I almost fell on the steps of my porch, but grabbed the railing just in time.

a)

almost

b)

fell

c)

grabbed

d)

time

14.
Adverbs modify all of the following EXCEPT
a)
verbs
b)
adjectives
c)
other adverbs
d)
nouns
15.

What is the adverb modifying?

Tommy ran more quickly than John.

a)

Adverb

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

16.

Identify the adverb:

It is extremely important to do the exam on time

a)

Extremely

b)

Important

c)

Time

d)

Do

17.

According to what has been explained about adverbs that modify other elements, what type of modifier does the adverb in the following sentence belong to?

“Almost nobody knows the song that the band played”

a)

Modifier of predeterminer

b)

Modifier of numeral

c)

Modifier of pronoun

d)

Modifier of noun phrase

18.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


Christopher Columbus first scientifically describe the surface in 1492.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

19.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


Christopher Columbus first scientifically describe the surface in 1492.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

20.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


The Sargasso Sea often appears in legends of ships lost at sea.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

21.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


Only recently have scientists discovered several interesting facts about the Sargasso Sea.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

22.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


Only recently have scientists discovered several interesting facts about the Sargasso Sea.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

23.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


The seaweed somehow floats by its own air sacs.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

24.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


These small air sacs appear strategically on the leaves' undersides.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

25.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


The water of the Sargassa Sea is not typical.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

26.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


It is extremely clear with a high salt content.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

27.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


The temperature sometimes reaches 83F.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

28.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


Duane nearly always finishes his devotions before breakfast.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

29.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


Duane likes the exceptionally beautiful language of Proverbs.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

30.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


The verses seem easily applicable to his daily life.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

31.

Identify the type of word the underlined adverb modifies.


His study of Proverbs is almost complete.

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

32.

Identify the adverbs in the sentences. *4 total*


One of the most attractive qualities a person can have is a spirit of gratefulness. Numerous people, including parents, doctors, and teachers, have unselfishly contributed to our lives. We often do not give them the credit they deserve.

a)

most

b)

gratefulness

c)

unselfishly

d)

often

e)

not

33.

Identify the adverbs in the sentences. *2 total*


One of the very best rewards a person can receive is gratitude. You may have worked hard and been disappointed because you received no word of appreciation.

a)

very

b)

best

c)

worked

d)

hard

e)

been

34.

Identify the adverbs in the sentences. *3 total*


Can you think of some people who have especially helped you to succeed? You should send them a thank-you note and sincerely thank them. You would be quite surprised at their reaction.

a)

some

b)

especially

c)

sincerely

d)

quite

e)

surprised

35.

Identify the adverbs in the sentences. *2 total*


Have you said "Thank you" to your parents lately? Scripture specifically reminds us, "In every thing give thanks" (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

a)

said

b)

lately

c)

specifically

d)

reminds

e)

every

36.

A preposition always comes ____________ the second noun or pronoun.

a)

before

b)

after

c)

in

d)

none of these

37.

____________ indicates a position below something.

a)

Above

b)

Under

c)

Ahead

d)

On

38.

There is a sale ____________ the mall today.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

up

39.

Rohan plays ____________ his cousins every day.

a)

in

b)

across

c)

for

d)

with

40.
What part of speech is the object of the preposition?
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
41.
Find the PREPOSITION:

Have you gotten a milkshake from the new restaurant?
a)
have
b)
milkshake
c)
new
d)
from
42.
Find the PREPOSITION:
The dog house was located beneath the tree. 
a)
beneath
b)
located
c)
was
d)
dog
43.
Find the PREPOSITION:
Abby's tree house is above the ground.
a)
Abby's
b)
ground
c)
above
d)
house
44.
Find the OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION:
Under a shady tree, Joseph rested.
a)
shady
b)
tree
c)
under
d)
rested
45.
Find the OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION:
You should finish the test within the hour.
a)
hour
b)
within
c)
finish
d)
you
46.
Find the prepositional phrase(s)!

We went to the park, but I forgot money, so I had to watch the game through the fence.
a)
We went
b)
I forgot money
c)
to watch, through the fence 
d)
to the park, through the fence
47.
Find the prepositional phrase(s)!

Mrs. Deal shoved all of the chocolate in her mouth.
a)
Mrs. Deal shoved
b)
all of the
c)
in her mouth
d)
of the chocolate, in her mouth
48.

Find the prepositional phrase(s)!

As angry as she was, Angie kept control of her temper.

a)

angry as she

b)

Angie kept control

c)

of her temper

d)

she was

49.
Find the prepositional phrase(s)!
The dogs were chasing me, and I tripped over the bush and landed on my face.
a)
dogs were chasing
b)
I tripped
c)
over the bush
d)
over the bush, on my face
50.

Find the PREPOSITION:


Fifi jumped into the air to get her treat.

a)

jumped

b)

the

c)

into

d)

to

51.

My friends __________ I are a team.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

so

d)

because

52.

Do you speak English _____________ Spanish?

a)

or

b)

also

c)

if

d)

however

53.

I am a vegetarian _________ I don't eat meat.

a)

else

b)

when

c)

till

d)

so

54.

I know the answer __________ I can't tell you.

a)

unless

b)

after

c)

but

d)

although

55.

We can reach on time ___________ we go by the aeroplane.

a)

if

b)

despite

c)

while

d)

so

56.

My mother was packing my lunch _________ my father was packing my school bag.

a)

unlike

b)

yet

c)

as well as

d)

while

57.

__________ having the best treatment, the patient was not recovering.

a)

and

b)

Despite

c)

where as

d)

because

58.

Please wait with me ________ the bus arrives.

a)

where

b)

till

c)

or

d)

so

59.

___________ you work hard, you won't get passed.

a)

Besides

b)

Therefore

c)

Till

d)

Unless

60.

1.We should jog…………………….get stronger lungs.

a)

Because

b)

So that

c)

In order to

d)

Therefore

61.

2. Before doing any exercise we should do a warm up..................we will not get muscle injury.

a)

But

b)

So that

c)

In order to

d)

And

62.
Fill in the blank.
_____ penguins have wings, they cannot fly.
a)
Because
b)
Although
c)
Unless
d)
When
63.
We could not sleep ________ it was hot and humid.
a)
so
b)
and
c)
because
d)
although
64.

_____ Alex _____ Carlos applied for the job.

a)

Whether ... or

b)

Both … and

65.

I found _____ my homework _____ my textbook under my bed.

a)

both ... and

b)

whether ... or

66.

Choose the correct conjunction:

I didn't study hard enough,__________ I didn't pass my exam.

a)

yet

b)

and

c)

so

67.

Choose the correct conjunction:

I have $50, _______ I still can't afford to fill my gas tank!

a)

yet

b)

and

c)

so

68.

Coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS

a)

True

b)

False

69.
A conjunction is a part of speech that
a)
has a function
b)
connects words and phrases
c)
describes functions
d)
transitions between paragraphs
70.
Identify conjunctions: I went to tutoring, for I didn't understand the homework.
a)
tutoring
b)
understand
c)
for
d)
homework
71.
What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?
a)
FANBOYS
b)
FANGIRLS
c)
COMMA
d)
MINTS
72.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
c)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
73.

Which TWO phrases are connected by the conjunction?

I like to swim but I am not good at it.

a)

I like to swim

b)

I am not good at it

c)

to swim but

d)

not good at it

74.

I. Identify whether the capitalized word is an action verb or linking verb.

"Esther is LOOKING for her purse."

a)

Action Verb

b)

Linking Verb

75.

I. Identify whether the capitalized word is an action verb or linking verb.

"Ysabelle SEEMS interested in the topic."

a)

Action Verb

b)

Linking Verb

76.

I. Identify whether the capitalized word is an action verb or linking verb.

"He IS one of my best friends."

a)

Action Verb

b)

Linking Verb

77.

I. Identify whether the capitalized word is an action verb or linking verb.

"Emman THOUGHT about the problem."

a)

Action Verb

b)

Linking Verb

78.

I. Identify whether the capitalized word is an action verb or linking verb.

"Krisha LOOKS unhappy about her decision."

a)

Action Verb

b)

Linking Verb

79.
Identify the linking verb in the sentence.
There are many animals in the rainforest. 
a)
there
b)
are
c)
animals
d)
rainforest
80.
The boys ____ playing a game yesterday.
a)
am
b)
was
c)
were
d)
is
81.

Linking verbs connect the subject of the sentence with the predicate.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

His voice has turned towards childish treble pipes.

 (Pick the helping verb)

a)

has

b)

has turned

c)

turned

83.

 One man in his time will play many parts.

 (Pick the helping verb)

a)

play

b)

will

c)

will play

84.

The sixth age can shift into the lean and slipper´d pantaloon.

 (Pick the helping verb)

a)

can shift

b)

can

c)

shift

85.

Then sun has been making the roses bloom.

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

has

b)

been

c)

has been making

86.

Rosalind must be traveling with Celia

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

must be traveling

b)

be traveling

c)

must be

87.

Orlando would be looking for Rosalind.

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

would be

b)

be looking

c)

would be looking

88.

She did reproach herself for being foolish.

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

did reproach

b)

reproach herself

c)

being foolish

89.

Their faces were shining.

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

shining

b)

were shining

c)

were

90.

I have seen the crowd around me.

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

have seen

b)

around me

c)

seen

91.

The lover must be sighing like a furnace.

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

must be

b)

be sighing

c)

must be sighing

92.

 They will enjoy life as it passes by.

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

will enjoy

b)

enjoy life

c)

will passes

93.

The eyes were craving for light.

(Pick the verb phrases and the helping verb)

a)

were light

b)

were craving

c)

craving light

94.

The girls are eating pizza after practice.

a)

helping verb

b)

main verb

95.

They are buying many books for gifts.

a)

helping verb

b)

main verb

96.

It was destroyed in a fire last year.

a)

helping verb

b)

main verb

97.

Our town is building a library.

a)

helping verb

b)

main verb

98.

Many adults walk their dogs at night.

a)

helping verb

b)

main verb

99.

Select the verb phrase.

MANY ARE LIVING ON RESERVATIONS.

a)

many are

b)

are living

c)

living on

100.

Select the verb phrase.

I AM STUDYING THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST

a)

am studying

b)

I am

c)

American Southwest

101.

What type of verb is underlined?

He is a refrigerator.

a)

Linking Verb

b)

Helping Verb

c)

Action Verb

d)

Verb Phrase

102.

What type of verb is underlined?

She could write with a pencil.

a)

Linking Verb

b)

Helping Verb

c)

Action Verb

d)

Verb Phrase

103.

What type of verb is underlined?

She could write with a pencil.

a)

Linking Verb

b)

Helping Verb

c)

Action Verb

d)

Verb Phrase

104.

What type of verb is underlined?

That seems fair.

a)

Helping Verb

b)

Linking Verb

c)

Action Verb

d)

Verb Phrase

105.

What type of verb is underlined?

We may use a snack pass.

a)

Helping Verb

b)

Linking Verb

c)

Action Verb

d)

Verb Phrase

106.

What type of verb is underlined?

We may use a snack pass.

a)

Helping Verb

b)

Linking Verb

c)

Action Verb

d)

Verb Phrase

107.

What type of verb is underlined?


I am hungry.

a)

Helping Verb

b)

Linking Verb

c)

Action Verb

d)

Verb Phrase

108.

Mom and Dad play golf on Saturday.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

109.

Mom and Dad are playing golf on Saturday.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

110.

Six juicy hamburgers sizzled on the grill.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

111.

The hamburgers are juicy.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

112.

Six juicy hamburgers were sizzling on the grill.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

113.

The workers cleaned the pool last week.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

114.

The workers were cleaning the pool this morning as I left for work.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

115.

The large underground pool was clean but cold.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

116.

David had scored twelve points before his knee gave out.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

117.

David quickly scored twelve points in the first two minutes of the basketball game.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

118.

Carly is a singer and a dancer.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

119.

Carly is loving singing and dancing lessons.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

120.

Carly sings and dances all the time!

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

121.

Abbi felt nervous before her track meet.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

122.

Abbi was nerved about the track meet.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

123.

The teacher sounded angry.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

124.

The teacher was excited when her students aced the grammar test!

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping