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Grammar Unit Post-Test Review

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Bruno Mars is a singer. _____ is very famous.

a)

She

b)

He

c)

It

d)

I

2.

Mabel and Dipper are 12 years old. _____ are siblings.

a)

We

b)

She

c)

You

d)

They

3.
The cow jumped over the moon.
What is the subject of this sentence?
a)
cow
b)
moon
c)
jumped
d)
over
4.

What is the subject in this sentence: My dog barked loudly.

a)

barked

b)

loudly

c)

My dog

d)

barked loudly

5.

What is the subject in this sentence: My mom and dad slept in the tent.

a)

slept in the tent

b)

tent

c)

slept

d)

My mom and dad

6.

A subject is:

a)

what the subject says or does

b)

i don’t know

c)
d)

Who or what the sentence is about.

7.

A predicate is

a)

I still don’t know

b)
c)

What the subject says or does.

d)

Who or what the subject is about.

8.
What is the subject of this sentence?: A buzzing bee looked for nectar in the flower. 
a)
A buzzing bee
b)
looked for nectar
c)
in the flower
9.
What is the predicate of this sentence?: The gardener watered her flowers outside.
a)
outside
b)
watered her flowers
c)
The gardener
10.

Before I go to bed

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

11.

Once we get to school

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

12.

I love eating ice cream.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

13.

My favourite subject is English.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

14.

if I don't pass the test

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

15.

An independent clause:

a)

has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought

b)

has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought

c)

can't be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence complex

16.

A dependent clause:

a)

has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought

b)

has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought

c)

can be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence compound

17.
because she studied diligently
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
18.

she studied diligently

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

19.

A complex sentence is comprised of:

a)

two independent clauses

b)

one independent clause alone

c)

an independent clause and a dependent clause

d)

two dependent clauses

20.

I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.


The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:

a)

was

b)

able

c)

since

d)

today

21.

As she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.


The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:

a)

as

b)

out

c)

down

d)

from

22.
Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do.
The dependent clause is:
a)
once we practice this
b)
once we practice this many times
c)
it will be much easier
d)
it will be much easier to do
23.

Does this sentence need a comma?


Whenever you feel hungry we can stop for lunch.

a)

no comma

b)

comma

24.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
After we eat, I want to see a movie.
b)
Because you sneezed I jumped.
c)
As, we walked you ran.
d)
If you, fall I'll catch you.
25.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.
a)
no comma
b)
comma
26.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.
b)
Cory ate lunch, after we took a walk.
c)
Cory ate, lunch after we took a walk.
d)
Cory ate lunch - after we took a walk.
27.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Because I was sick I missed school.
b)
Because, I was sick I missed school.
c)
Because, I was sick, I missed school.
d)
Because I was sick, I missed school.
28.

Choose the part of the sentence that is: a dependent clause

Until the sun sets, I will stay with you.

a)

Until the sun sets

b)

I will stay with you

c)

Until the sun sets, I will stay with you.

29.

Which part is an independent clause?

As the lights dim, I will say good-bye.

a)

As the lights dim

b)

I will say good-bye.

30.

Which is the dependent clause?

Wherever he might go, I will follow him.

a)

I will follow him

b)

Wherever he might go

c)

I will follow him wherever he might go

31.

Is the sentence simple or compound?


I'm helping Gram make a quilt.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

32.

Is the sentence simple or compound?


We will make it out of colorful fabric, and it will be big enough for my bed.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

33.

Is the sentence simple or compound?


The quilt will look like a big basket of flowers.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

34.

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

35.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" My mom told me to clean my room, or I won't be able to go to the movies with my friends."

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

36.

Abdullah wants to make more money, _____ he is going to look for a better job.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

so

d)

or

37.

Jong Hwe runs a mile every day, ____ he goes to the gym every weekend.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

d)

so

38.

Mohammed wants to get more exercise, ____ he is going to start riding his bike to school.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

d)

so

39.

They canceled the football game ____ the field was too wet.

a)

if

b)

before

c)

when

d)

because

40.

____ I don’t own a car, I take the bus to school. 

a)

When

b)

Because

c)

After

d)

If

41.
Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.
a)
compound
b)
complex
42.
Molly loves winter, but she always looks forward to summer.
a)
compound
b)
complex
43.
My birthday is in the winter, but I celebrate at the pool in the summer.
a)
compound
b)
complex
44.
Before the cold weather arrives, we need to cover the plants.
a)
compound
b)
complex
45.

What is the formula for a simple sentence?

a)

One dependent clause (D)

b)

One independent clause (I)

c)

One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)

d)

Two dependent clauses (D+D)

46.

What is the formula for a compound sentence?

a)

One independent clause (D)

b)

Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)

c)

One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)

d)

Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)

47.

What is the formula for a complex sentence?

a)

One independent clause (D)

b)

Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)

c)

One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)

d)

Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)

48.

What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?

a)

Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)

b)

I don't know (I+D+K)

c)

One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)

d)

Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)

49.

Which of the following is NOT a way to join complete thoughts to form a compound-complex sentence?

a)

with a comma

b)

with a comma and a coordinating conjunction

c)

with a semi-colon

d)

with a semi-colon and a conjunctive adverb

50.

Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:

If you save some of it, you can build a door.

a)

If you save some of it

b)

you can build a door.

51.

Correctly punctuate the following sentence:

The money which belongs to me was stolen right before my eyes the thief should be ashamed.

a)

The money, which belongs to me, was stolen right before my eyes; the thief should be ashamed.

b)

The money, which belongs to me, was stolen, right before my eyes; the thief should be ashamed.

52.

Identify the dependent clause in this compound-complex sentence: If you bake cookies, your kitchen will smell good, and your mom will be happy.

a)

If you bake cookies

b)

your kitchen will smell good

c)

your mom will be happy

d)

There is no dependent clause.

53.

Explain the punctuation rule used in this sentence:

Before I brush my teeth, I always floss.

a)

A comma is needed because this is a compound sentence and it joins two dependent clauses.

b)

A comma is needed because this is a complex sentence and the dependent clause comes first.

54.

Identify how many independent clauses this sentence has:

The dog almost ran in the street, so let’s install a fence so that he is safe.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

There are no independent clauses.