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Grammar Semester Exam Review

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 4hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A noun

a)

is a person, place, or thing.

b)

shows action or state of being.

c)

describes a noun or pronoun.

d)

describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.

2.

An adverb

a)

is a person, place, or thing.

b)

shows action or state of being.

c)

describes a noun or pronoun.

d)

describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.

3.

A verb

a)

is a person, place, or thing.

b)

shows action or state of being.

c)

describes a noun or pronoun.

d)

describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.

4.

An adjective

a)

is a person, place, or thing.

b)

shows action or state of being.

c)

describes a noun or pronoun.

d)

describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.

5.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


The hungry cat scratched at the back door.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

6.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


We spend the summer months at the beach.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

7.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


I left my backpack in the car this morning.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

8.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


When it rains, I like to go to the movies.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

9.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


He sat by the window and watched the rain.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

10.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


I could hardly hear them speaking.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

11.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


My cat prefers dry food.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

12.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


He is always watching a football game.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

13.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


I got a new football for my birthday.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

14.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


I learned a lot about grammar in third grade.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

15.

What is the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence?


I usually don't like to go shopping.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

16.

What job is the word in italics doing in the sentence?


He trudged up the stairs and threw his book bag onto the chair.

a)

Noun: It's naming a person, place, or thing

b)

Adjective: It's describing a noun: which one, how many, what kind :

c)

Verb: it's an action

d)

Adverb: It's describing in what way an action was done

17.

What job is the word in italics doing in the sentence?


Mr. Peabody was an elderly man who often yelled angrily at the children in the neighborhood.

a)

Noun: It's naming a person, place, or thing

b)

Adjective: It's describing a noun: which one, how many, what kind :

c)

Verb: it's an action

d)

Adverb: It's describing in what way an action was done

18.

What job is the word in italics doing in the sentence?


He scratched his head as he read the perplexing math problem for the third time.

a)

Noun: It's naming a person, place, or thing

b)

Adjective: It's describing a noun: which one, how many, what kind :

c)

Verb: it's an action

d)

Adverb: It's describing in what way an action was done

19.

What is the End Mark Flow for an interrogative sentence?

a)

question mark, statement, interrogative sentence

b)

question mark, question, interrogative sentence

c)

period, question, imperative sentence

d)

exclamation point, strong feeling, exclamatory sentence

20.

What is the verb question?

a)

Who?

b)

What?

c)

What is being said about the subject?

d)

How? When? Where?

21.

A declarative sentence _____________________________.

a)

makes a statement

b)

asks a question

c)

gives a command

d)

shows strong feeling

22.

Capital letter, subject, verb, end mark, and _________________ are the 5 parts of a complete sentence.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

complete sense

d)

punctuation

23.

What is the End Mark Flow for an imperative sentence?

a)

period, command, imperative sentence

b)

period, command, declarative sentence

c)

exclamation point, strong feeling, exclamatory sentence

d)

question mark, command, imperative sentence

24.

What are the two subject questions?

a)

Who? When?

b)

What? How?

c)

Where? When?

d)

Who? What?

25.

An exclamatory sentence ______________________.

a)

gives a command

b)

makes a statement

c)

asks a question

d)

shows strong feeling

26.

An imperative sentence ___________________________.

a)

shows strong feeling

b)

gives a command

c)

makes a statement

d)

asks a question

27.

The abbreviation for a declarative sentence is ________.

a)

E

b)

Imp

c)

Int

d)

D

28.

What is the End Mark Flow for a declarative sentence?

a)

question mark, question, interrogative sentence

b)

period, command, declarative sentence

c)

period, statement, declarative sentence

d)

exclamation point, statement, imperative sentence

29.

The abbreviation for an exclamatory sentence is ______.

a)

E

b)

D

c)

Imp

d)

Int

30.

An interrogative sentence ______________________.

a)

gives a command

b)

shows strong feeling

c)

asks a question

d)

makes a statement

31.

Which of the following IS NOT one of the three adverb questions?

a)

How?

b)

Who?

c)

When?

d)

Where?

32.

The abbreviation for an imperative sentence is ________.

a)

Int

b)

D

c)

Imp

d)

E

33.

A(n) _______________ modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

adverb

34.
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
a)
My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.
b)
My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.
c)
My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.
d)
My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.
35.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
b)
We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
c)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
d)
We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
36.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.
b)
Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
c)
Petey, my pet snake has only bitten one person.
d)
Petey my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
37.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
I was born in Springdale Arkansas.
b)
I was born in, Springdale, Arkansas.
c)
I was born in Springdale, Arkansas.
d)
I was born, in Springdale, Arkansas.
38.

Which has the correct comma placement?

a)

Dear Grandma

b)

Dear, Grandma,

c)

Dear, Grandma

d)

Dear Grandma,

39.
Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
vehicle,
b)
worked,
c)
Fortunately,
d)
The  sentence does not need commas
40.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We ate chicken, rice, carrots.
b)
We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.
c)
We ate chicken, rice, and, carrots.
41.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
42.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
,Dan, what is your name?
b)
Dan what is your name?
c)
Dan, what is your name?
d)
Dan what, is your name.
43.

The following sentence is punctuated correctly.

Ms. Logan said, "No homework tonight!"

a)

true

b)

false

44.

"Just then," she said, "we walked into the woods."

This is punctuated correctly.

a)

true

b)

false

45.

This is punctuated correctly.

Abraham Lincoln was born in February, 1809.

a)

true

b)

false

46.

People admire the work of Orville and Wilbur Wright.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

47.

They worked in the field of aviation.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

48.

To try the airplane.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

49.

The wind across the sand.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

50.

December 14, 1903 was a cold day.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

51.

Wilbur was the first to try the plane.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

52.

It stayed in the air just 2.5 seconds.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

53.

This unsuccessful flight.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

54.

Three days later, Orville flew the plane.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

55.

It flew 120 feet in 12 seconds.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

56.

The two brothers were happy with this flight.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

57.

On the same day, December 17th.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

58.

Orville made another flight, and Wilbur made two.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

59.

The longest flight lasted 59 seconds.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

60.

Flew 852 feet.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

61.

These early flights were just the beginning.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

62.

Spent four years preparing.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

63.

Orville and Wilbur Wright were serious about flying.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

64.

Confident of their hard work.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

65.

They would be amazed with the progress in aviation.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

66.

Is this a compound sentence or a run-on sentence?

I was hot outside I was about to pass out.

a)

Compound sentence

b)

Run-On Sentence

67.

Is this a compound sentence or a run-on sentence?

My favorite color is red my dining room is painted red.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Run-On Sentence

68.

Is this a compound sentence or a run-on sentence?

I like swimming, and I enjoy running.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Run-On Sentence

69.

Is this a compound sentence or a run-on sentence?

I have to work all weekend I hate working weekends.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Run-On Sentence

70.

Is this a complete sentence or a run-on sentence?

Even though I studied all weekend long, I still failed the test.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Run-On Sentence

71.

Is this a compound sentence or a run-on sentence?

Let's remember to meet at Lucy's, and remember to bring the popcorn.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Run-On Sentence

72.

Is this a compound sentence or a run-on sentence?

We are going to the game, and then we are going to dinner.

a)

Compound Sentence

b)

Run-On Sentence

73.

Which of these sentences is the run-on sentence?

a)

Mr. Smith and his students took their places in the auditorium.

b)

It is important to study; however, rest is also important.

c)

The girls arrived late and left early; they only stayed a little while.

d)

I have to go to the story I need some milk.

74.

Which sentence is the run-on sentence?

a)

We are going to the game, and then we are going to dinner.

b)

Today, I walked to school.

c)

My mom, dad, and sister are watching a movie in the living room.

d)

I walked quickly to the store I walked slowly to school.

75.

Which sentence is a run-on?

a)

I woke up I ate breakfast.

b)

He cut the grass, planted new flowers, then cleaned the garage.

c)

She cooked breakfast for us then cleaned up the kitchen.

d)

We watched a video then answered questions in essay format.

76.

Those shoes cost an arm and a leg! This is an example of

a)

a metaphor

b)

an idiom

c)

a hyperbole

d)

a simile

77.

It's raining cats and dogs! Is an example of

a)

an onomatopoeia

b)

a simile

c)

an exaggeration

d)

an idiom

78.

You been good as gold all this time. Is an example of

a)

a hyperbole

b)

a metphor

c)

a simile

79.

This sentence is punctuated correctly.

Lily, have you been to the beach, mountains, and desert?

a)

True

b)

False

80.

This sentence is punctuated correctly.

Yes we are going to the grocery store to get cookies, soup, eggs, and butter Richard.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

David, it's time to do your homework, do your chores, and practice the piano right?

b)

David, it's time to do your homework, do your chores, and practice the piano, right?

82.

This sentence is punctuated correctly.

Tomorrow, please get some index cards.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

This sentence is punctuated correctly.

No, the papers, scissors and, pencils belong in the top drawer.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

This sentence is punctuated correctly.

Tonight, lacrosse practice is canceled.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Mrs. Whittemore, Mrs. Collins, and Mrs. Smith all met at Starbucks on Friday for coffee, did you know that?

b)

Mrs. Whittemore, Mrs. Collins, and Mrs. Smith all met at Starbucks on Friday for coffee did you know that?

86.

This sentence is punctuated correctly.

Yesterday, we didn't have to wait in line.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

No I did not go to the store for paper plates, napkins, and plastic forks.

b)

No, I did not go to the store for paper plates, napkins, and plastic forks.

88.

This sentence punctuated correctly.

Most people, naturally would love to visit Hawaii.

a)

true

b)

false

89.

This sentence punctuated correctly.

Rhemy, good job on your test today!

a)

true

b)

false

90.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The lightning hit the barn, but, it didn't catch on fire.

b)

The lightning hit the barn, but it didn't catch on fire.,

c)

The lightning hit the barn, but it didn't catch on fire.

91.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Instead of twelve, six players got new uniforms.

b)

Instead, of twelve, six players got new uniforms.

c)

Instead, of twelve six players got new uniforms.

92.

Which is punctuated correctly?

a)

Dear Mrs. Myers

b)

Dear, Mrs. Myers

c)

Dear Mrs. Myers,

93.

The tickets Dede bought (give, gives) her a reason for going out on Saturday night.

a)

gives

b)

give

94.

The principal will allow a day off from school as long as the class (arrange, arranges) the trip to the science center.

a)

arrange

b)

arranges

95.

A pair of sneakers (are, is) all that reminds her of her basketball career.

a)

are

b)

is

96.

The spray paint on the wall (was, were) removed with a power washer.

a)

was

b)

were

97.

The 23 members of the soccer team (practices, practice) each day at 4:00 P.M.

a)

practices

b)

practice

98.

Each person who climbs the hundred steps (mention, mentions) the beautiful view.

a)

mention

b)

mentions

99.

James and Aiden both like to dance, but they (dances, dance) to different music.

a)

dances

b)

dance

100.

Each person (is, are) allowed five minutes to speak.

a)

is

b)

are

101.

Everyone at the table (were, was) ready to eat.

a)

were

b)

was

102.

The stable (was, were) full of horses waiting for lunch.

a)

was

b)

were

103.
Correct or incorrect?
"I'm going to the movies tonight"
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
104.
Correct or incorrect?
"I'm to excited to sleep tonight! We're supposed to get two-three inches of snow!"
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
105.
Correct or incorrect?
"You're going to Mexico over break? Lucky! I've always wanted two go there!"
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
106.
Correct or incorrect?
"I love you too!"
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
107.
Correct or incorrect?
"I need two bags to hold all my new items"
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
108.
I'm going ______ the mall for dinner!
a)
To 
b)
Too
c)
Two
109.
Are you going _____ eat there _______?
a)
Too, to
b)
To, two
c)
Two, too
d)
To, too
110.

Select the best word to complete the sentence:

Take ____________ items from the hallway to the office.

a)

there

b)

they're

c)

their

d)

theyre

111.

Select the best word to complete the sentence:

_____________________ are many different solutions to the problem.

a)

There

b)

They're

c)

Their

d)

Theyre

112.

Select the best word to complete the sentence:

______________________ able to make my party after all.

a)

There

b)

They're

c)

Their

d)

Theyre

113.

Select the best word to complete the sentence:

The bird left ________ nest to look for worms.

a)

its

b)

it's

c)

its'

d)

its's

114.

Select the best word to complete the sentence:

Don't worry, _______ possible to master homophones!

a)

its

b)

it's

c)

its'

d)

its's

115.
__________ always late to class!
a)
There
b)
Their
c)
They're
116.
We ate dinner at __________ house.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
117.
______ are several mistakes in this paper.
a)
They're
b)
There
c)
Their
118.

Select the best word to complete the sentence:

______________________ able to make my party after all.

a)

There

b)

They're

c)

Their

d)

Theyre

119.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

Put it on the shelf over they’re.

b)

Put it on the shelf over there.

c)

Put it on the shelf over their.

120.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

a)

There planning to come shopping with us.

b)

Their planning to come shopping with us.

c)

They’re planning to come shopping with us.

121.

What are the prepositions in the sentence:

At 8:00, the students will walk into the classroom.

a)

At

b)

the

c)

students

d)

into

122.

Which words are the object of the prepositions?

At 8:00, the students will walk into the classroom.

a)

students

b)

8:00

c)

walk

d)

classroom

123.

Identify the prepositional phrases:

The dog hid underneath the couch during the thunderstorm.

a)

The dog hid

b)

underneath the couch

c)

during the thunderstorm

d)

There are no prepositional phrases.

124.

Identify the prepositional phrases:

Hemingway wrote his first book on this typewriter.

a)

Hemingway wrote

b)

his first book

c)

on this typewriter

125.

Identify the object of the prepositions:

A passenger without a life jacket fell off the boat.

a)

passenger

b)

life

c)

jacket

d)

boat

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