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WorksheetsGrade 7 Grammar RETAKE Study Guide
Total questions: 180
Worksheet time: 5hrs 11mins
In grammar, (a) modify (b) .
In grammar, (a) can modify (b) .
Which kinds of phrases can act like adjectives in a sentence?
Prepositional & Participial Phrases
Only Prepositional Phrases
Only Participial Phrases
Neither Prepositional nor Participial Phrases
Which kinds of phrases can act like adverbs in a sentence?
Prepositional & Participial Phrases
Only Prepositional Phrases
Only Participial Phrases
Neither Prepositional nor Participial Phrases
Jumping out of his seat, Milton shouted with surprise.
Which word is being modified?
His costume, which was quite original, was just a cardboard box.
costume
large
cardboard
original
Which word or phrase does the underlined word refer to?
I'm so forgetful that I can never find my keys.
I'm
forgetful
never
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
The firemen couldn't wait to eat the delicious pancakes with syrup.
She served pancakes to the fireman on paper plates.
The pancakes were stacked high, and the firemen couldn't wait to dig in.
The fluffy, homemade pancakes were a hit at the fireman's breakfast.
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
The ham sandwiches in plastic bags were handed out to the hungry kids, by the mom.
The ham sandwiches were in plastic bags, and the mom handed them out to the hungry kids.
The mom handed out ham sandwiches to the hungry kids in plastic bags.
The mom handed out the ham sandwiches in plastic bags to the hungry kids.
Brian, the man with the bushy red beard, is Lydia's husband.
Which sentence is written MOST clearly and correctly?
He served lemonade in plastic cups to the children.
He served lemonade to the children in plastic cups.
In plastic cups, the children were served lemonade.
Which correctly identifies the underlined word(s)? The sun shown brightly.
adjective
adverb
prepositional phrase/adjective
prepositional phrase/adverb
What does the red phrase modify (or describe) in the following sentence?
The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive.
expensive
shoes
What word does the blue word modify (describe)?
The creepy old house belongs to my neighbor.
old
house
neighbor
belongs
Determine if the example is correct or if it contains a misplaced modifier?
The intruder was led away by the police in handcuffs.
Correct
Misplaced Modifier
Determine if the example is correct or if it contains a misplaced modifier?
Jack found a silver woman's ring outside.
Correct
Misplaced Modifier
"The salesman sold the picture to the short woman in the silver frame." A correct version is:
The salesman sold the silver picture to the short framed woman.
The salesman sold the framed picture to the short silver woman.
The silver salesman sold the picture to the short framed woman.
The salesman sold the picture in the silver frame to the short woman.
Which sentence is written MOST clearly and correctly?
Gasping after the 5-mile run in the summer sun, the bottle of cold water quenched Donovan's thirst.
Gasping after the 5-mile run in the summer sun, Donovan quenched his thirst with a bottle of cold water.
Gasping after the 5-mile run in the summer sun, Donovan's thirst was quenched with a bottle of cold water.
What does the red phrase modify (or describe) in the following sentence?
The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive.
expensive
shoes
Is the sentence below written correctly?
Covered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.
Yes, the sentence is correct.
No, the sentence has a misplaced modifier.
Joshua and Reginald heard that there was a destructive hailstorm on the news.
Mary read that a wasp larva spins a cocoon in the encyclopedia.
Ringing, everyone glared at the man with the cell phone.
After the
After everyone
After glared
With this type of modifier error (dangling or misplaced), the subject is in the sentence, but it is not next to the modifier
Misplaced
Dangling
When there is no subject in the sentence that is being described (you have to add it)
When there is the correct subject somewhere in the sentence, but not next to the modifier (you have to rearrange).
A grammatically correct sentence
When a semicolon is used incorrectly
Does the following sentence contain a misplaced modifier, or a dangling modifier?
Driving up a rock-strewn Mountain, the tire went flat.
Dangling Modifier
Misplaced Modifier
Does the following sentence contain a misplaced modifier or a dangling modifier?
I showed my dog to the vet who has fleas.
Dangling Modifier
Misplaced Modifier
Does the following sentence contain a misplaced modifier or a dangling modifier?
Jessica put her coat on before she reached for the door with the fur hood.
Dangling
Misplaced
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
The house was dark when I got home.
I got home late.
Coming home late, the house was dark.
The house was dark.
Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? She made brownies for our class!
independent
dependent
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
__________ rain continues to fall.
What type of clause is in RED?
We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.
dependent clause
independent clause
What type of clause is in RED?
You need to be pragmatic if you want to be viewed as a leader.
dependent clause
independent clause
Which one is a dependent clause?
My mom is a nice person.
Emily hates cats.
Why he missed the train.
Jessica likes to play outside.
because we couldn't find the theater
independent
dependent
The dog is playing catch.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
When my mother arrives.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
When my mother arrives.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Because I studied hard for my test.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
I was watching my brother play video games.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
While I was playing soccer.
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
in a while
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
She is running wild.
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
The forest trees
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
but I already ate
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
I heard someone crying
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
Don't step inside!
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
if you will go
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
The pumpkin
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
Where are you?
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
she laughs alone
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
Shaking the tree violently, Morton imagined having a big gold helmet.
Which has a vague pronoun?
Despite the heat wave, they say Seattle is a cool city.
Don't forget to write down your homework.
The survivors were all lucky to be alive.
His mother told him another story.
Miss Havisham lives with Estella in HER mansion. (This is vague. Who could "her" refer to in this sentence?)
Miss Havisham
Estella
Miss Havisham and Estella
mansion
The musicians asked me to help put instruments back on the buses, but I can't find THEM. (This is vague. Who could "them" refer to in this sentence?)
musicians, instruments, and buses
musicians
musicians and instruments
instruments and buses
Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles THEM with sugar. (This is vague. Who could "them" refer to in this sentence?)
Sally and flowers
Sally and flowers and cakes
flowers and cakes
What is a pronoun?
A word that takes the place of a noun.
A word that takes the place of verbs.
A word that takes the place of adjectives.
A word that takes the place of adverbs.
Which of the below sentences contains the vague pronoun?
Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.
Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.
What is a vague pronoun?
A pronoun hiding in a secret location
A pronoun with an unclear meaning
A pronoun that mumbles when it talks
A pronoun that is easy to identify
Which sentence contains the vague pronoun?
The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called the game unfairly.
The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly.
Find the vague pronoun: Olivia and Mia went to War-Mart, and she bought her a soda.
Olivia
Mia
she
a
Find the vague pronoun: Henry saw his older brother, so he ran to give him a hug.
Henry
he
give
hug
Find the vague pronoun: Even though the boys got in a fight, he did not get in trouble.
though
boys
fight
he
Find the vague pronoun: Meredith told her boss that she is extremely smart.
Meredith
her
boss
she
Find the vague pronoun: Sally realized she forgot her wallet and ID. She will have to drive back to get it.
work
she
it
Sally
Find the vague pronoun: My cousins, Peyton and Parker, were fighting and he ended up with a black eye.
he
Peyton
Parker
with
Which word in the below sentence is the vague pronoun?
Even though Jane invited Beth to the party, she was still upset.
though
Jane
she
upset
Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
My aunt visited Paula, which made her happy.
My aunt visited Paula, which made Paula happy.
Which word does the red pronoun refer to?
story
I
what
read
Which word does the red pronoun refer to?
Marcia
I
me
said
Which word does the red pronoun refer to?
leaves
tree
this
pretty
Is the red pronoun...
vague
clear
Is the red pronoun...
vague
clear
Is the red pronoun...
vague
clear
Is the red pronoun...
vague
clear
Is the red pronoun...
vague
clear
Subject or predicate?
My grandma bakes the best apple pies.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
The library is filled with books.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
Ben and Joe played soccer at the park.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
Blue and red fireworks lit up the sky.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
My father told me to finish my homework.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the best baseball team.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
Everyone at the stadium cheered for the team.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
Broccoli is delicious.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
The grocery store closes at midnight.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
The blue bird glides through the sky.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
The blue bird glides through the sky.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
The second graders ran around the playground.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
My family ate a delicious dinner.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
My cousin lives near the beach.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
The woman went to Target.
subject
predicate
Subject or predicate?
The dog and cat played together.
subject
predicate
Match noun to the type of noun
thing
book
person
police officer
idea
freedom
place
park
The gigantic dog knocked over the table.
What are the nouns in the sentence?
dog & table
gigantic & table
gigantic dog
knocked & dog
The gigantic dog knocked over the table.
What is the adjective in the sentence?
dog
gigantic
table
knocked
The Chinese restaurant in Agat had delicious food.
What are the noun in the sentence?
Chinese resturant
Agat, Chinese, & food
delicious food
restaurant, Agat, & food
The Chinese restaurant in Agat had delicious food.
What are the adjectives in the sentence?
Chinese & delicious
Chinese, & food
delicious & had
restaurant, Agat, & food
The new coffee shop sells muffins.
Is the adjectives in the sentence coordinate or cumulative?
coordinate adjectives (needs comma)
cumulative adjectives (does not need comma)
The heavy bulky box was awkward to carry.
Is the adjectives in the sentence coordinate or cumulative?
coordinate adjectives (needs comma)
cumulative adjectives (does not need comma)
I ate a sweet delicious cookie.
Is the adjectives in the sentence coordinate or cumulative?
coordinate adjectives (needs comma)
cumulative adjectives (does not need comma)
My mother is a smart beautiful woman.
Is the adjectives in the sentence coordinate or cumulative?
coordinate adjectives (needs comma)
cumulative adjectives (does not need comma)
My grandpa is a strong Chamoru man.
Is the adjectives in the sentence coordinate or cumulative?
coordinate adjectives (needs comma)
cumulative adjectives (does not need comma)
They became lifelong devoted friends.
Is the adjectives in the sentence coordinate or cumulative?
coordinate adjectives (needs comma)
cumulative adjectives (does not need comma)
True or False: Two tests to see whether adjectives need a comma between them are to reverse their positions and place an "and" between them. If the sentence still makes sense, place a comma between the adjectives.
True
False
Which is correct?
She rode her bike over the long dirt road.
She rode her bike over the long, dirt road
Which is correct?
Susie enjoyed her fun surprise party.
Susie enjoyed her fun, surprise party.
Which is correct?
The quiet respectful audience listened to the speaker.
The quiet, respectful audience listened to the speaker.
John was a nice, helpful student.
Coordinate
Not coordinate
Where should a comma be added in this sentence?
The frustrated overwhelmed writer sat at his antique desk for hours attempting to complete the final draft of his novel.
between antique and mahogany
between overwhelmed and writer
no comma needed
between frustrated and overwhelmed
What is an adjective?
A word or phrase that describes a verb
A word or phrase that describes an adverb
A word or phrase that describes a noun or pronoun
What are coordinate adjectives?
A word that describes a noun
Two or more words that describe the same verb
Two or more adjectives that describe the same noun
Nouns and verbs
Identify the coordinate adjectives: "The big, ugly snake bit the man."
snake and man
big and ugly
bit and man
bit and snake
Which sentence has the comma in the correct spot?
The soft gooey, cookie melted in her mouth.
The soft, gooey cookie melted in her mouth.
The soft gooey cookie, melted in her mouth.
Where should a comma be added in this sentence?
San Antonio, Texas, is a city packed with historic memorable attractions.
no commas needed
after memorable
after historic
after city
The awkward shy teenager felt nervous about his first date.
