WorksheetsGrammar Review (7th)
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
A phrase...
has a subject & a verb
is a group of words that fit together
always has a noun
needs to have a verb
A clause is ...
a group of words that has an adjective
a group of words at the beginning of a sentence
a group of words that must have a subject & a verb
a group of words that make up a complete thought
The most successful advertising slogans are those that have the ability to endure, such as "Just do it" or "When you care enough to send the very best."
Clause
Phrase
Independent clauses...
have a subject & a verb
can stand alone as its own sentence
have to have an adjective
start sentences
Dependent clauses...
have a subject & a verb
can stand alone as its own sentence
end sentences
can't stand alone as their own sentence
Although activist Susan B. Anthony fought diligently for women's suffrage, women could not vote until more than a decade after her death.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Frozen foods may lose water molecules and becoem dehydrated unless they are wrapped tightly.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Independent clauses...
have a subject & a verb
can stand alone as its own sentence
have to have an adjective
start sentences
If a word is spelled the same forward and backwards (for example, civic, rotator, radar, kayak, or deed), it is known as a palindrome.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
After a lightning bolt passes through the air, the compression and subsequent rapid exansion of the air molecules produces the booming sound of thunder.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Because bacteria and viruses can be transmitted form one patient to another, physicians must steralize all reusable medical and surgical equipment.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions?
yet
since
for
when
Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions?
because
but
when
and
What is the subject of this sentence:
Washington DC is the capital of the USA.
USA
is
capital
Washington DC
What is the subject of this sentence:
“The Necklace” takes place in Paris in the second half of the 19th century.
Paris
"The necklace"
19th century
place
What is the subject of this sentence:
Mrs. Loisel and her husband receive an invitation to a party at the home of the Minister of Education.
husband
Minister of Education
Mrs. Loisel and her husband
invitation
What is the subject of this sentence:
A pod of dolphins swam in the sea beneath the feet of my brother and I.
pod of dolphins
sea
my brother and I
I
Which is a coordinating conjunction?
since
and
when
while
Which is a coordinating conjunction?
as
even
where
so
Which is a subordinating conjunction?
as
even
where
so
Which is a subordinating conjunction?
while
so
where
although
I need you here by nine, so make sure you set an alarm tomorrow.
Compound
Complex
She wasn't always good at swimming although she always had the work ethic to become better.
Compound
Complex
As it was very late, Sarah pleaded with the girls to go to bed.
Compound
Complex
They were excited about the party, and they were ready for the surprise..
Compound
Complex
Because we had limited time, we didn't read the final chapter, yet we still enjoyed the book.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
The meeting was held in a room near the library.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
The customers were happy because they got what they wanted.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
Jane and Alice had their dinner and went for a walk.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
If you give your details to our secretary, we will contact you when we have a vacancy.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
His crude remarks offended me.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
Although the exercise was difficult, we managed to finish it on time, so we passed the exam.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
What's the modifier in this sentence:
The man with the black beard was the one giving the speech.
The man
with the black beard
was the one
giving the speech
What's the modifier in this sentence:
Jared, peering out of a bush, caught a glint of something.
glint
caught a glint
peering out of a bush
of something
What's the modifier in this sentence:
The cabinets, stuffed to the brim, needed to be organized.
The cabinets
needed to be
organized
stuffed to the brim
How could you categorize what is underlined in the sentence?
The cabinets, stuffed to the brim, needed to be organized.
modifier
conjunction
clause
parenthetical element
Sleeping like a baby, the telephone woke me.
There is something wrong with this sentence. It...
Has a dangling modifier.
Has a comma error
Has a misplaced modifier.
Running errands, my car seemed to stall in line at the bank.
There is something wrong with this sentence. It...
Has a dangling modifier.
Has a comma error
Has a misplaced modifier.
Flying high above the clouds, Austin saw the airplane.
There is something wrong with this sentence. It...
Has a dangling modifier.
Has a comma error
Has a misplaced modifier.
Which of the following is a fragment?
Because it is too hot.
Mike walks.
The girl is flying a kite.
If he falls, we will laugh.
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
One type of insect found on the island is a cricket.
Siberia has the deepest lake of all the countries.
The ruins at Machu Picchu in Peru can be visited year round.
Antarctica is a great place to visit the penguins are quite a site.
Where does the comma go?
Before (1) the Pentagon (2) signed a 2013 order (3) allowing women to serve in all ground combat military positions (4) women in combat zones could only fill support positions.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Where does the comma go?
In summary (1) the best way to figure out where to find a certain exhibit (2) is to return to this map (3) in order to find its location (4) and examine how to get there.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Which is the correct way to punctuate the sentence?
Michelle an outstanding runner is attending a top university in the fall.
Michelle an outstanding runner is attending (a top university) in the fall.
Michelle an outstanding runner, is attending a top university, in the fall.
Michelle--an outstanding runner-- is attending a top university in the fall.
Michelle an outstanding runner, is attending a top university in the fall.
What does it mean to modify something in grammar?
change
spell
describe
multiply
Which part of speech shows emotion but has no grammatical function?
preposition
verb
conjunction
interjection
This part of speech shows dirction, time, place, location, and give spatial information.
preposition
verb
conjunction
interjection
What takes the place of nouns?
verb
adjective
adverb
pronoun
can modify (or describe) a verb, adjective, or other adverb; tells when, where, how, how often, or how much
Adjective
Preposition
Interjection
Adverb
a word used before a noun or a pronoun to show its location or direction; can also show relationship to another word in the sentence
Interjection
Adverb
Conjunction
Preposition
a word used to connect phrases or clauses
Conjunction
Preposition
Phrases
Adverbs
The champion didn't expect the challenger to be such a formidable opponent, but despite his small size, the challenger possessed brute strength.
Clause
Phrase
Crayfish are often associated with water, but the prairie crayfish can be found in pastures, where they live in underground burrows.
Clause
Phrase
Inspirational leader Mohandas Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, directed India's fight for independence against British rule.
Clause
Phrase
