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WorksheetsQuarter 3 Grammar Test Review
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 48mins
What is this a definition of: a _________ clause is a clause that can stand on its own, it does not need to be joined by another clause to be a complete sentence.
independent clause
dependent clause
what is this a definition of: a ________ clause does not express a complete thought, it MUST be joined by another clause in order to make a sentence proper.
independent clause
dependent clause
"I wore a sweater to school today."
is an example of an...
independent clause
dependent clause
comma splice
coordinating conjunctions
"I went to the principal because I got in trouble."
"Because I got in trouble" is an example of...
independent clause
dependent clause
all of the above
none of the above
"Timmy's parents grounded him because they figured out he failed his math test."
"because they figured out he failed his math test" is an example of...
an independent clause
good parents
a definition
a dependent clause
This is an independent clause:
He baked a cake
True
False
This is an independent clause:
She went to the store
True
False
This is an independent clause:
Because it was raining
True
False
This is an independent clause:
I bought a new pair of shoes
True
False
Which clause is independent?
Before school started
Because he was tired
We drove home
Which clause is independent?
Until she returns
He went for a walk
Whenever it is sunny
Which clause is dependent?
He ran a mile
When I have time
We drove to the party
Which clause is dependent?
Before they arrived
She opened the door
He won the game
Which clause is independent?
After the puppy woke up, Jim took it for a walk.
After the puppy woke up
Jim took it for a walk.
What type of clause is this?
John worked until noon.
Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Which clause is dependent?
I locked the door before I left for school.
I locked the door
before I left for school
Which clause is dependent?
Even if it rains, you still have to play.
Even if it rains
you still have to play
Which of the following is an independent clause? a) Although it was raining, b) I went for a walk. c) Because I was tired, d) After I finished my homework.
d) After I finished my homework..
c) Because I was tired,
a) Although it was raining,
b) I went for a walk.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: She will come to the party if she finishes her work.
She will come to the party
to the party if
finishes her work
if she finishes her work.
Choose the correct option to combine the following independent and dependent clauses: Independent clause: I love to read. Dependent clause: when I have free time. a) I love to read when I have free time. b) I love to read, when I have free time. c) I love to read when I have free time,. d) I love to read when I have free time,
d) I love to read when I have free time,.
a) I love to read when I have free time.
b) I love to read, when I have free time.
c) I love to read when I have free time,.
Which of the following is an independent clause? a) Because I was late for the meeting, b) I apologized. c) While I was cooking, d) Since it was raining.
d) Since it was raining..
c) While I was cooking,
a) Because I was late for the meeting,
b) I apologized.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: He will go to the gym after he finishes work.
after he finishes work.
to the gym after
finishes work
He will go to the gym
Choose the correct option to combine the following independent and dependent clauses: Independent clause: She studied hard. Dependent clause: so that she could pass the exam. a) She studied hard so that she could pass the exam. b) She studied hard, so that she could pass the exam.
b) She studied hard, so that she could pass the exam.
c) She studied hard so that she could pass the exam,.
Which of the following is an independent clause? a) Although it was cold outside, b) I wore a jacket. c) When I arrived at the party, d) Because I was hungry.
b) I wore a jacket.
d) Because I was hungry..
c) When I arrived at the party,
a) Although it was cold outside,
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: I will go to the store if I need groceries.
if I need groceries.
if I need
to the store
I will go to the store
Choose the correct option to combine the following independent and dependent clauses: Independent clause: They went to the beach. Dependent clause: because it was sunny. a) They went to the beach because it was sunny. b) They went to the beach, because it was sunny. c) They went to the beach because it was sunny,. d) They went to the beach because it was sunny,
b) They went to the beach, because it was sunny.
c) They went to the beach because it was sunny,.
d) They went to the beach because it was sunny,.
a) They went to the beach because it was sunny.
Which of the following is an independent clause? a) Since it was late, b) I decided to go to bed. c) While I was studying, d) After I finished my work.
a) Since it was late,
b) I decided to go to bed.
c) While I was studying,
d) After I finished my work..
A compound sentence is joined by...
a comma and conjunction
just a conjunction
just a comma
a semi-colon
When we get in the car.
Sentence Fragment
Simple Sentece
Compound Sentence
Run-On Sentence
Rose took her dog for a walk, and they played fetch.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
On Saturday we ate French Toast, and we walked around the mall after we woke up.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Although they were best friends, Anne liked her doll best, and Sarah liked her book best.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
The rabbit went under the fence, and the wolf could not follow it.
Simple
Compound
Rachel played basketball at the park since it was a nice day outside.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Since he made a huge impact, every year Grant writes his teacher a thank you note.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
I visited the beach, and I got a really bad sunburn.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
I bought my friends some candy because they were hungry.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
I really wanted to do well on the quiz, because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
Who is the subject in the following sentence?
(who or what it is about)
Mike and I went to the park.
Mike
I
went
Mike and I
What is the subject in the following sentence?
(who or what it is about)
I took a quiz today.
I
took
quiz
today
What is the VERB in the following sentence?
(remember, verbs show action)
Scott played soccer in the morning.
Scott
played
soccer
morning
What is the VERB in the following sentence?
(remember, verbs show action)
Billy ran to the restroom.
Billy
ran
restroom
Which of the following is an example of a COMPOUND sentence?
After Troy ate a giant cookie, he got a stomach ache.
Everybody was busy, so I went to the store alone.
Joe ate lunch alone.
Which of the following is an example of a SIMPLE sentence?
Mike went to the park, but Mary went to the library.
Mike went to the park.
Since my friends begged me, I went to the park and played soccer.
Which of the following is an example of a COMPLEX sentence?
It's cold outside, so I had coffee to warm me up.
My coffee is cold.
Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
What type of sentence is the following?
Although I over slept, I still made it to school on time.
Simple
Compound
Complex
What type of sentence is the following?
Nancy was still sleeping, so Kathy went to school without her.
Simple
Compound
Complex
"I am playing a game" is an example of which type of sentence?
A simple sentence.
A complex sentence.
Acompound sentence.
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.
True
False
Words like, although, after, before, because, and whereas are examples of ...
coordinating conjunctions
subordinating conjunctions
Every sentence must contain a subject and a verb?
True
False
A complex sentence is one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.
True
False
A compound sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but.
True
False
A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.
True
False
1. The teacher brought a twisted stick in the class.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
2. The teacher twisted the stick in the class.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
3. Dancing promotes the body’s agility.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal – participle
4. The ballerina is dancing like a swan on the stage.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
5. My sister’s hobby is baking.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
6. Henry’s aunt is decided to bake a birthday cake.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
7. Several bakers joined the baking contest.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
8. To travel is my goal.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
9. They travel around the Philippines every summer vacation.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
10. Nowadays, travelling bags are sold at a cheap price.
a. verb
b. verbal – gerund
c. verbal – infinitive
d. verbal - participle
What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Beating the drum is an easy way to get someone's attention.
Subject
Predicate Nominative
Direct Object
Object of the preposition
Which sentences does NOT contain a participle?
Playing the piano is one of my many talents.
Practicing his ukulele, Joel stayed shut up in his room for three hours.
The blinding light flashed in our eyes.
The abandoned building is even more creepy at night.
Identify the participle in the following sentence. Bored with the game, George stopped playing and went to sleep.
Bored
stopped
playing
to sleep
Which sentence uses an infinitive to introduce the sentence?
I would love to see that movie again.
If you aren't going to eat your food, then you won't get dessert.
To do well on your quiz, you must study your notes.
Listening to your parents will keep you out of trouble.
I think that our swimming will be even better next year.
appositive
gerund
infinitive
none
Identify the underlined term/phrase: Can I ask you to help me with something?
Prepositional Phrase
Gerund
Infinitive
Participle
Identify the underlined term/phrase: The losing player was ashamed of himself.
Infinitive
Gerund
Participle
Identify the underlined term/phrase: Listening to music is my favorite thing to do on the weekends.
Participle
Gerund
Infinitive
Identify the the phrase in the sentence.
The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
gerund
infinitive
participle
verb phrase
It is important to feel fabrics before you buy them.
I will be baking pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
Running up and down the stairs, my children gave me a headache.
My son, running into the end zone, is smiling from ear to ear.
