WorksheetsUnit 2 Grammar Review Quiz
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 27mins
What word in the sentence needs to be capitalized.
Of all of the planets in our solar system, earth is on planet that supports life.
Plants
Solar
System
Earth
Which of these words should be capitalized?
tuesday
winter
aunt
library
Which words in the following sentence should be capitalized?
I did all my halloween shopping at Walmart's this weekend.
Halloween
weekend
Walmart's
Halloween and Walmart's
Which word or words in this sentence should be capitalized?
Many of the students from mexico speak spanish.
Mexico, Spanish
Students
Mexico
Spanish
Oliver always ___________ fun
have
has
having
He often ___________ new shoes
buy
buys
buying
You ___________ your glasses
need
needs
needing
The dog never ___________ out of the house
run
running
runs
ran
She ___________ snakes
touch
touching
touches
Perseverance ____ an important quality to have.
is
are
be
am
"Under the tree."
This is an example of a _______________________.
sentence fragment
complete sentence
verb expressing a state of being.
verb expressing action.
"I eat at a restaurant."
This is an example of a _______________________.
complex sentence
compound sentence
complete sentence
sentence fragment
"Run" is an example of a _______________________.
subject
verb
complete sentence
pronoun
"Feel" is an example of a verb that expresses _______________________.
action
a state of being
"I drink my coffee black, but Alex drinks it with cream and sugar."
This is an example of a compound sentence. True or False?
True
False
"Do your homework."
The subject of the sentence is "homework." True or False?
True
False
Select the correct comma punctuation: Johannes Kepler, an important figure in the Scientific Revolution was born on December 27 1571.
Johannes Kepler, an important figure in the Scientific Revolution was born on December 27 1571.
Johannes Kepler, an important figure in the Scientific Revolution, was born on December 27, 1571.
Johannes Kepler, an important figure in the Scientific Revolution, was born on December 27 1571.
Johannes Kepler an important figure in the Scientific Revolution, was born on December 27, 1571.
Identify the subject: Understanding the orbits of the stars in the sky is easy with all the benefits of modern technology, but only came about through an incredible amount of scientific labor.
Understanding
Orbits
Stars
Sky
Select the best revision of the following sentence:
The English colonists who settled in Massachusetts receive assistance at first from the local Indian tribes, but by 1675 there had been friction between the two groups for many years.
The English colonists who settled in Massachusetts received assistance at first from the local Indian tribes, but by 1675 there is friction between the two groups for many years.
The English colonists who settled in Massachusetts receive assistance at first from the local Indian tribes, but by 1675 there is friction between the two groups for many years.
The English colonists who settle in Massachusetts receive assistance at first from the local Indian tribes, but by 1675 there had been friction between the two groups for many years
The English colonists who settled in Massachusetts received assistance at first from the local Indian tribes, but by 1675 there had been friction between the two groups for many years.
Select the best use of a comma in correcting this sentence:
Shakespeare’s tragedy depicts an individual confronted with the fact of death but this theme is not absent in his many comedies.
Shakespeare’s tragedy depicts an individual confronted with the fact of death, but this theme is not absent in his many comedies.
Shakespeare’s tragedy depicts an individual confronted with the fact of death, but, this theme is not absent in his many comedies.
Shakespeare’s tragedy depicts an individual confronted with the fact of death but this theme is not absent in his many comedies
Shakespeare’s tragedy depicts an individual confronted with the fact of death but, this theme is not absent in his many comedies.
Some students was/were fine with these frequent review quizzes but everybody was/were tired of them by the end.
Some students was fine with these frequent review quizzes but everybody was tired of them by the end.
Some students were fine with these frequent review quizzes but everybody was tired of them by the end.
Some students was fine with these frequent review quizzes but everybody were tired of them by the end.
Some students were fine with these frequent review quizzes but everybody were tired of them by the end.
Comma correction(P1/P2):
Some students was/were fine with these frequent review quizzes but everybody was/were tired of them by the end.
Some students was/were fine with these frequent review quizzes, but, everybody was/were tired of them by the end.
Some students was/were fine with these frequent review quizzes but, everybody was/were tired of them by the end.
Some students was/were fine with these frequent review quizzes, but everybody was/were tired of them by the end.
Some students was/were fine with these frequent review quizzes but everybody was/were tired of them by the end.
Which sentence is correct?
We always go to the mountains in the fall; they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains in the fall they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains in the fall, they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains, in the fall; they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
Which sentence is correct?
Dauphin Island located off the coast of Alabama is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island, located off the coast of Alabama is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island, located off the coast of Alabama, is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island; located off the coast of Alabama, is a favorite spot for fishing.
Which sentence is correct?
She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was; as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
Which sentence is correct?
I often go to the seashore and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore, and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore; and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore and collect rocks, there.
Which sentence is correct?
Before reaching the summit; the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit, the climbers. were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Which sentence is correct?
Alfonzo went to the store quite often, the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store quite often; the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store quite often the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store, quite often; the clerk even knew his name.
Which sentence is correct?
We always go to the mountains in the fall; they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains in the fall they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains in the fall, they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains, in the fall; they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
Which sentence is correct?
Dauphin Island located off the coast of Alabama is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island, located off the coast of Alabama is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island, located off the coast of Alabama, is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island; located off the coast of Alabama, is a favorite spot for fishing.
Which sentence is correct?
She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was; as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
Which sentence is correct?
I often go to the seashore and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore, and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore; and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore and collect rocks, there.
Which sentence is correct?
Before reaching the summit; the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit, the climbers. were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Which sentence is correct?
Alfonzo went to the store quite often, the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store quite often; the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store quite often the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store, quite often; the clerk even knew his name.
Which sentence is correct?
Did you know that Pauly Momi; the novelist and poet was also a film critic.
Did you know that Pauly Momi the novelist and poet was also a film critic.
Did you know that Pauly Momi, the novelist and poet was also a film critic.
Did you know that Pauly Momi, the novelist and poet, was also a film critic.
Which sentence is correct?
Lady Ni'ajah Simmons was the queen of England from July 10, 1553 to July 19, 1553.
Lady Ni'ajah, Simmons was the queen of England from July 10, 1553 to July 19, 1553.
Lady Ni'ajah Simmons was the queen of England from July, 10 1553 to July, 19 1553.
Lady Ni'ajah Simmons was the queen of England from July 10 1553 to July 19 1553.
Which sentence is correct?
Kamall registered for English 101 History 204 and Biology 106.
Kamall registered for English 101, History 204, and Biology 106.
Kamall registered for English 101, History 204, and, Biology 106.
Kamall registered for English 101; History 204; and Biology 106.
Which sentence is correct?
Pasadena, California, the scene of the winter Olympics in 1960 is a ski resort.
Pasadena California the scene of the winter Olympics in 1960 is a ski resort.
Pasadena California, the scene of the winter Olympics in 1960, is a ski resort.
Pasadena, California, the scene of the winter Olympics in 1960, is a ski resort.
Which sentence is correct?
The air was beautifully clear; it was a lovely day.
The air was beautifully clear, it was a lovely day.
The air was beautifully clear it was a lovely day.
The air was beautifully, clear; it was a lovely day.
Which sentence is correct?
Tomorrow; I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Tomorrow I believe is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Tomorrow I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Which sentence is correct?
To perform well on Saturday afternoon, the athlete must train every day of the week.
To perform well on Saturday afternoon the athlete must train every day of the week.
To perform well on Saturday afternoon, the athlete must train every day. of the week.
To perform well on Saturday afternoon; the athlete must train every day of the week.
Which sentence is correct?
Naomi my cousin, hopes to graduate from law school in two years.
Naomi, my cousin; hopes to graduate from law school in two years.
Naomi my cousin hopes to graduate from law school in two years.
Naomi, my cousin, hopes to graduate from law school in two years.
Which sentence is correct?
He reads everything: road maps want ads and cereal boxes.
He reads everything: road maps, want ads, and cereal boxes.
He reads everything: road maps, want ads and cereal boxes.
He reads everything: road maps; want ads, and cereal boxes.
Which sentence is correct?
Having cut the roses, she decided to bring them to her friend in the hospital.
Having cut the roses she decided to bring them to her friend in the hospital.
Having cut the roses, she decided to bring them to her friend; in the hospital.
Having cut the roses, she decided to bring them to her friend, in the hospital.
Which sentence is correct?
"When," Evan asked, "will you return my book?'
"When" Evan asked, "will you return my book?'
"When" Evan asked "will you return my book?'
"When" Evan asked; "will you return my book?'
Which sentence is correct?
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise; I ride mine every day.
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise I ride mine every day.
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise, I ride mine every day.
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise; I ride mine, every day.
Their dates Mike, Felix, and Chris have not secured their outfits yet.
No change
dates--Mike, Felix, and Chris--have
dates--Mike, Felix, and Chris have
dates: Mike, Felix, and Chris have
