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English Reviewer

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I like school, but I wish I didn't have to get up so early.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

2.
Although it was snowing outside, we still had to go to school. 
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
Complex
3.
My favorite food is pizza.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
4.
Would you rather go to Florida for vacation or North Carolina?
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
5.
I was running late, so I didn't finish my morning work.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
6.
Until I eat my veggies, I cannot eat dessert.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
7.
Because of the rain, there was so much traffic on the roads!
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
8.
I really enjoyed the basketball game tonight.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
9.
What would you like to eat for dinner tonight?
a)
S
b)
CPP
c)
CX
10.
I really wish I could go to the dance tonight, but I have way too much homework.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
11.
Yesterday I finally finished my chapter book.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
12.
While I was playing with my dog, it started to rain.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
13.
If I don't get an A in every subject, I won't get a new iPhone. 
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
14.
I got to go out for ice cream even though my team lost the game.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
15.
Neither Ms. Casper nor Mrs. Fletcher like when kids are talking during class.
a)
S
b)
CP
c)
CX
16.
Identify the simple sentence.
a)
Shelly likes to go to school because she has a lot of friends.
b)
Shelly has a lot of friends at school.
c)
At school, Shelly has a lot of friends.
17.
Identify the simple sentence.
a)
When I went to the homecoming dance, I had way more fun than expected.
b)
I had way more fun than expected when I went to the homecoming dance.
c)
I went to the homecoming dance and had more fun than expected.
18.
What is a compound sentence?
a)
1 dependent clause and 1 independent clause.
b)
2 independent clauses joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction.
c)
2 compound sentences joined with a dependent clause.
19.
Identify the compound sentence.
a)
Celery grows on large stalks, so stalkers must like to eat a lot of celery.
b)
People under large boulders are usually flat because they are under a large boulder. 
c)
There was a giant grasshopper that they're scared of over by their blanket.
20.
Identify the complex sentence.
a)
I have to stay after school to read my library book.
b)
I have to stay after school so I can make my AR goal.
c)
I have to stay after school to read my library book because I did not make my AR goal.
21.

When you write paragraphs, use some simple sentences, some compound sentences, and some (a)   sentences.

22.

Although the supermarket is closer, Talia shopped at the farmers’ market.

The type of the sentence above is.......?

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

23.

The local market has all the ingredients she needs, and it has fresh food.

The type of the sentence above is...........?

a)

Complex sentence

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

24.

Food at her local store is not as fresh.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

25.

She does not want vegetables in packages, and she does not want food from a warehouse.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

26.

Talia wants her food to be healthy

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

27.

Because chemicals are used on some vegetables, she thinks they are less healthy

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

28.

Talia does not buy too much food.

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

29.

She will serve a healthy meal, and she will use only local ingredients

the type of the sentence above is.............?

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Complex Sentence

c)

Compound sentence

30.

One independent clause is a __ sentence.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

31.

Combining two independent clauses creates a ___ sentence

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

32.

A ___ sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

33.

Combining sentences can make your writing.

a)

easy to grade

b)

perfect

c)

more interesting

34.

I enjoy the farmers’ market because it has fresh food and a good selection.

This is a _____sentence.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

35.

Food at supermarkets is often transported far, and it is packaged.

This is a _____sentence

a)

compound

b)

simple

c)

complex

36.

I went to the supermarket before I went to the farmers’ market.

This is a complex sentence because it has_______?

a)

a coordinating conjunction

b)

a dependent clause

c)

two independent clauses.

37.

The farmers’ market is a good way to buy fresh and tasty food.

This is a simple sentence because it has one_______

a)

independent clause.

b)

dependent clause

c)

coordinating conjunction

38.

Complete this complex sentence: I go to the farmers’ market ______I go to the supermarket.

a)

so

b)

before

c)

but

39.

Complete this compound sentence: Max has not been to the market downtown, ________he has been to the one near school.

a)

because

b)

aft er

c)

but

40.

How do you feel to day?

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

People see psychiatrists because they need to talk about their issues.

a)

infinitive

b)

gerund

c)

present participle

d)

past participle

42.

Sophie agreed to meet with me, but then she never showed up.

a)

infinitive

b)

gerund

c)

present participle

d)

past participle

43.

They were presented with the menu; choosing was difficult.

a)

infinitive

b)

gerund

c)

present participle

d)

past participle

44.

Beth's husband loves to hike to the hut on the top of the mountain.

a)

infinitive

b)

gerund

c)

present participle

d)

past participle

45.
The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
gerund
b)
infinitive
c)
participle
d)
not a verbal
46.
The exhausted children napped on the floor.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
47.
Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
48.

What is the best definition of a gerund?

a)

The word "to" plus a verb

b)

A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

c)

A combination of helping verbs and other words

49.

Which of the following best fits the definition of an infinitive?

a)

A verb phrase with an -ing word

b)

A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

c)

A combination of helping verbs and other words

d)

The word "to" plus a verb

50.

What is the gerund in the following sentence?


During the concert, the crowd was said to like my singing.

a)

during

b)

to like

c)

singing

51.
What is the gerund?
Bernard hates buttering toast with a fork.
a)
Bernard
b)
hates
c)
buttering
d)
toast
52.

What's the verbal?

I feel falling rain upon my head.

a)

participle

b)

gerund

c)

infinitive

53.
Jogging is her favorite activity.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
54.
The passing bus accelerated down the street.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
55.
Infinitives have what word in front of it?
a)
--ing
b)
--ed
c)
to
d)
read
56.
The difference between gerunds and participles is....
a)
gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives
b)
gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns
c)
There is no difference
d)
Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.
57.

In the sentence, "Removing his glasses, the professor shook his head with disappointment," what is the underlined phrase?

a)

Gerund phrase

b)

Infinitive phrase

c)

Appositive phrase

d)

Participial phrase

58.
What is the RED phrase?
Flying in a plane is my favorite way to travel.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infintive
d)
prepositional phrase
59.

What is the RED phrase?

I will be baking pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.

a)

participle

b)

gerund

c)

infinitive

d)

prepositional phrase

60.
Participles, gerunds, and infinitives are all...
a)
Verbs
b)
Verbals
c)
Phrases
d)
Passive Voice
61.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

Applauding, the audience gave the singers a standing ovation.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

62.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

The smell of burned toast filled the kitchen.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

63.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

The act of voting is a responsibility every citizen should take seriously.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

64.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

I like visiting historical sites.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

65.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

My biggest goal is to finish a marathon.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

66.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

Chopped into large pieces, the wood sat in a pile.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

67.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

To scuba dive, a person must get certified.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

68.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

David’s job is flying helicopters.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

69.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

Painting helps me relax.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

70.

Identify the type of verbal underlined in the sentence:

Running toward the finish line, Kelly smiled and threw her hands into the air.

a)

Gerund

b)

Infinitive

c)

Participle

71.
The Flash used his speed to catch the bank robber.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
participle
b)
infinitive
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
72.
The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
gerund
b)
infinitive
c)
participle
d)
not a verbal
73.
The exhausted children napped on the floor.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
74.
Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
75.
I have no one to decorate the tree with me this evening.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
76.

What is the best definition of an infinitive?

a)

A verb phrase with an -ing word

b)

A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

c)

A combination of helping verbs and other words

d)

The word "to" plus a verb

77.

What is the best definition of a gerund?

a)

A verb phrase with an -ing word

b)

A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

c)

A combination of helping verbs and other words

d)

The word "to" plus a verb

78.

What is the gerund in the following sentence?


During the concert, the crowd was said to like my singing.

a)

during

b)

to like

c)

singing

79.
What is the gerund?
Bernard hates buttering toast with a fork.
a)
Bernard
b)
hates
c)
buttering
d)
toast
80.
What is the RED phrase?
She was going to the store after the PTA meeting.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
prepositional phrase
81.

What's the verbal?

I feel falling rain upon my head.

a)

participle

b)

gerund

c)

infinitive

82.
The swimming fish raced upstream.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
83.
Jogging is her favorite activity.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
84.
The passing bus accelerated down the street.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
85.
Infinitives have what word in front of it?
a)
--ing
b)
--ed
c)
to
d)
read
86.
The difference between gerunds and participles is....
a)
gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives
b)
gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns
c)
There is no difference
d)
Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.
87.

______ is the best thing human being enjoy doing.

a)

To eat

b)

Eating

c)

Eat

d)

Eaten

88.

Would like _______ to Paris?

a)

going

b)

gone

c)

go

d)

to go

89.

I'm not ______ my last bills.

a)

paying off

b)

pay off

c)

to pay off

d)

paid

90.

______ is one of the biggest goals of kids.

a)

To study

b)

Study

c)

Studying

d)

Studied

91.

_______________________ so that you will not spread the virus.

a)

Eat healthy foods

b)

Exercise daily

c)

Drink enough water

d)

Wash your hands regularly

92.

The boy watered the plants every day

a)

so his plant died.

b)

so he got a bountiful harvest.

c)

so he lost his plant.

93.

She did not read the lesson before class

a)

so she did not follow the rules.

b)

so she was able to participate in the class.

c)

so she got a failing mark.

94.

Raffy is not feeling well

a)

because he did not rest well.

b)

because he drank his medicine.

c)

because he ate healthy food.

95.

What is a cause?

a)

The result of something happening

b)

The last thing that happened

c)

Something that causes something else to happen

d)

Something that happens

96.

What is an effect?

a)

Something that causes something else

b)

What happens because of a cause

c)

The first thing that happens

d)

Something that happens

97.

A compound sentence can be used to show a cause and effect relationship.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

98.
We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
99.

A compound sentence contains two or more simple sentences joined by just a comma.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a single idea.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Which is NOT and example of a coordinating conjunction?

a)

and

b)

or

c)

also

d)

yet

102.

This is an example of what kind of sentence?

When Lori got home, she checked her email.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

103.

Teddy: "Where is everyone? Am I late to watch the game?"

Bob: "No, you're not. Because it was raining, .............."

The best EFFECT to complete the dialogue is....

a)

I forgot my umbrella

b)

the game was cancelled

c)

the weather was bad

d)

I left my raincoat

104.

Because the tornado hit, there was very little left standing.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Complex Sentence

105.

What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?


The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger. She was victorious.

a)

The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger she was victorious.

b)

The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, and she was victorious.

c)

Because the Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, she was victorious.

d)

She was victorious, the Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger.

106.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
a)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b)
Perform, Infer, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Educate
d)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
107.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
108.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
109.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
110.
What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
111.
What is the author's purpose?
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
112.
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
113.
A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
114.
An “X-men” comic book.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
115.
A handbook teaching people how to negotiate 
a)
describe
b)
explain
c)
inform
d)
persuade
116.
A public service announcement telling kids to stay in school 
a)
explain
b)
describe
c)
inform
d)
persuade
117.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
118.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
119.
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line.  He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far.  Just then there was a sharp yank on the line.  Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
120.
In a newspaper articles, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
121.
In a textbook, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
122.
In an advertisement, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
123.
fictions stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives are examples of:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
124.
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today! 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
125.

The three types of irony are:

a)

sarcastic

b)

verbal

c)

situational

d)

dramatic

e)

candid

126.

A big, scary dog running away from a fluffy little kitten is an example of:

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

slapstick irony

127.

A student saying, "Oh, great, more homework," is an example of:

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

128.

Sarcasm is a form of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

teenage irony

129.

A famous lion tamer being eaten by a lion is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

karmic irony

130.

A robber sneaking down the alley, unaware that a policeman is waiting for him, just behind the building, is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

criminal irony

131.

When someone says the opposite of what they mean, they are using:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

132.

When what happens in a situation is the opposite of what was expected, this type of irony is being used:

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

ridiculous

133.

When, in a book, movie, or play, the audience knows something that a character doesn't, this kind of irony is being used:

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

fictional

134.

After setting the kitchen on fire with another baking disaster, Chloe says to her family, "Well, you always knew I was a great cook!" This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

teenage irony

135.

The surfer paddles calmly across the clear water. Beneath her, the huge shark circles, ready to attack. This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

136.

A fire station burns to the ground. This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

sarcastic irony

137.

In a horror movie, a teen girl is watching a horror movie. A scary guy in a mask sneaks up behind her. This is an example of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

terrifying irony

138.

Bonus: This singer from the 1990s had a hit song called "Ironic," in which she listed a bunch of unlucky, coincidental things that weren't actually ironic at all. What is her name?

a)

Alanis Morissette

b)

Fiona Apple

c)

Sarah McLachlan

d)

Liz Phair

139.

What is a context clue?

a)

Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unfamiliar words.

b)

Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

c)

Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

d)

Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

140.
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
Look for clues in the sentence
b)
Ask your teacher
c)
Look it up in the dictionary
d)
Skip it
141.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
HDefinitions
142.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
143.

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.


This is an example of which type of context clue?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

144.

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.


Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Definition

145.

An Army uniform has symbols on it. These emblems show what the person has done in the Army.


Emblems mean ?

a)

army

b)

symbols

c)

uniform

d)

done

146.

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.


What is the antonym of the word uncertain?

a)

sure

b)

answer

c)

question

147.

Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.


What is the synonym of the unfamiliar word?

a)

boss

b)

friendly and polite

c)

unfriendly and impolite

d)

grouchy and very cold

148.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. I thought he will watch carefully and like my videos.


What is the antonym of the unfamiliar word?

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

watch carefully and like

149.

My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want was an audience.”

a)

a. pretentious

b)

b. grouchy

c)

c. talkative

d)

d. worried

150.

There is no doubt that the idea of living in such a benign climate was appealing. The islanders seemed to keep their vitality and live longer than Europeans.

a)

a. tropical

b)

b. not malignant

c)

c. kind

d)

d. favorable

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