WorksheetsGrammar Unit Post-Test Review
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 56mins
Bruno Mars is a singer. _____ is very famous.
She
He
It
I
Mabel and Dipper are 12 years old. _____ are siblings.
We
She
You
They
What is the subject of this sentence?
What is the subject in this sentence: My dog barked loudly.
barked
loudly
My dog
barked loudly
What is the subject in this sentence: My mom and dad slept in the tent.
slept in the tent
tent
slept
My mom and dad
A subject is:
what the subject says or does
i don’t know
Who or what the sentence is about.
A predicate is
I still don’t know
What the subject says or does.
Who or what the subject is about.
Before I go to bed
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Once we get to school
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
I love eating ice cream.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
My favourite subject is English.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
if I don't pass the test
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
An independent clause:
has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought
has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought
can't be a sentence on its own
makes a sentence complex
A dependent clause:
has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought
has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought
can be a sentence on its own
makes a sentence compound
she studied diligently
This is an independent clause.
This is a dependent clause.
A complex sentence is comprised of:
two independent clauses
one independent clause alone
an independent clause and a dependent clause
two dependent clauses
I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.
The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:
was
able
since
today
As she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.
The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:
as
out
down
from
The dependent clause is:
Does this sentence need a comma?
Whenever you feel hungry we can stop for lunch.
no comma
comma
Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.
Choose the part of the sentence that is: a dependent clause
Until the sun sets, I will stay with you.
Until the sun sets
I will stay with you
Until the sun sets, I will stay with you.
Which part is an independent clause?
As the lights dim, I will say good-bye.
As the lights dim
I will say good-bye.
Which is the dependent clause?
Wherever he might go, I will follow him.
I will follow him
Wherever he might go
I will follow him wherever he might go
Is the sentence simple or compound?
I'm helping Gram make a quilt.
Simple
Compound
Is the sentence simple or compound?
We will make it out of colorful fabric, and it will be big enough for my bed.
Simple
Compound
Is the sentence simple or compound?
The quilt will look like a big basket of flowers.
Simple
Compound
Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?
" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
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."
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Abdullah wants to make more money, _____ he is going to look for a better job.
but
and
so
or
Jong Hwe runs a mile every day, ____ he goes to the gym every weekend.
and
or
but
so
Mohammed wants to get more exercise, ____ he is going to start riding his bike to school.
and
or
but
so
They canceled the football game ____ the field was too wet.
if
before
when
because
____ I don’t own a car, I take the bus to school.
When
Because
After
If
What is the formula for a simple sentence?
One dependent clause (D)
One independent clause (I)
One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)
Two dependent clauses (D+D)
What is the formula for a compound sentence?
One independent clause (D)
Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)
One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)
Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)
What is the formula for a complex sentence?
One independent clause (D)
Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)
One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)
Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)
What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?
Two (or more) independent clauses and one dependent clause (I+I+D)
I don't know (I+D+K)
One independent clause and one dependent clause (I+D)
Two (or more) independent clauses (I+I)
Which of the following is NOT a way to join complete thoughts to form a compound-complex sentence?
with a comma
with a comma and a coordinating conjunction
with a semi-colon
with a semi-colon and a conjunctive adverb
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence:
If you save some of it, you can build a door.
If you save some of it
you can build a door.
Correctly punctuate the following sentence:
The money which belongs to me was stolen right before my eyes the thief should be ashamed.
The money, which belongs to me, was stolen right before my eyes; the thief should be ashamed.
The money, which belongs to me, was stolen, right before my eyes; the thief should be ashamed.
Identify the dependent clause in this compound-complex sentence: If you bake cookies, your kitchen will smell good, and your mom will be happy.
If you bake cookies
your kitchen will smell good
your mom will be happy
There is no dependent clause.
Explain the punctuation rule used in this sentence:
Before I brush my teeth, I always floss.
A comma is needed because this is a compound sentence and it joins two dependent clauses.
A comma is needed because this is a complex sentence and the dependent clause comes first.
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.
1
2
3
There are no independent clauses.
