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Quarter 3 Grammar Test Review

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

2.

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.

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

3.

"I wore a sweater to school today."

is an example of an...

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

c)

comma splice

d)

coordinating conjunctions

4.

"I went to the principal because I got in trouble."

"Because I got in trouble" is an example of...

a)

independent clause

b)

dependent clause

c)

all of the above

d)

none of the above

5.

"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...

a)

an independent clause

b)

good parents

c)

a definition

d)

a dependent clause

6.

This is an independent clause:

He baked a cake

a)

True

b)

False

7.

This is an independent clause:

She went to the store

a)

True

b)

False

8.

This is an independent clause:

Because it was raining

a)

True

b)

False

9.

This is an independent clause:

I bought a new pair of shoes

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which clause is independent?

a)

Before school started

b)

Because he was tired

c)

We drove home

11.

Which clause is independent?

a)

Until she returns

b)

He went for a walk

c)

Whenever it is sunny

12.

Which clause is dependent?

a)

He ran a mile

b)

When I have time

c)

We drove to the party

13.

Which clause is dependent?

a)

Before they arrived

b)

She opened the door

c)

He won the game

14.

Which clause is independent?

After the puppy woke up, Jim took it for a walk.

a)

After the puppy woke up

b)

Jim took it for a walk.

15.

What type of clause is this?

John worked until noon.

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

16.

Which clause is dependent?

I locked the door before I left for school.

a)

I locked the door

b)

before I left for school

17.

Which clause is dependent?

Even if it rains, you still have to play.

a)

Even if it rains

b)

you still have to play

18.

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.

a)

d) After I finished my homework..

b)

c) Because I was tired,

c)

a) Although it was raining,

d)

b) I went for a walk.

19.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: She will come to the party if she finishes her work.

a)

She will come to the party

b)

to the party if

c)

finishes her work

d)

if she finishes her work.

20.

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,

a)

d) I love to read when I have free time,.

b)

a) I love to read when I have free time.

c)

b) I love to read, when I have free time.

d)

c) I love to read when I have free time,.

21.

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.

a)

d) Since it was raining..

b)

c) While I was cooking,

c)

a) Because I was late for the meeting,

d)

b) I apologized.

22.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: He will go to the gym after he finishes work.

a)

after he finishes work.

b)

to the gym after

c)

finishes work

d)

He will go to the gym

23.

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.

a)

b) She studied hard, so that she could pass the exam.

b)

c) She studied hard so that she could pass the exam,.

24.

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.

a)

b) I wore a jacket.

b)

d) Because I was hungry..

c)

c) When I arrived at the party,

d)

a) Although it was cold outside,

25.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: I will go to the store if I need groceries.

a)

if I need groceries.

b)

if I need

c)

to the store

d)

I will go to the store

26.

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,

a)

b) They went to the beach, because it was sunny.

b)

c) They went to the beach because it was sunny,.

c)

d) They went to the beach because it was sunny,.

d)

a) They went to the beach because it was sunny.

27.

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)

a) Since it was late,

b)

b) I decided to go to bed.

c)

c) While I was studying,

d)

d) After I finished my work..

28.

A compound sentence is joined by...

a)

a comma and conjunction

b)

just a conjunction

c)

just a comma

d)

a semi-colon

29.

When we get in the car.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Simple Sentece

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Run-On Sentence

30.

Rose took her dog for a walk, and they played fetch.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

31.

On Saturday we ate French Toast, and we walked around the mall after we woke up.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

32.

Although they were best friends, Anne liked her doll best, and Sarah liked her book best.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

33.

The rabbit went under the fence, and the wolf could not follow it.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

34.

Rachel played basketball at the park since it was a nice day outside.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

35.

Since he made a huge impact, every year Grant writes his teacher a thank you note.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

36.

I visited the beach, and I got a really bad sunburn.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

37.

I bought my friends some candy because they were hungry.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

38.

I really wanted to do well on the quiz, because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

39.

David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.

a)

Compound

b)

Complex

c)

Compound-Complex

40.

Who is the subject in the following sentence?

(who or what it is about)

Mike and I went to the park.

a)

Mike

b)

I

c)

went

d)

Mike and I

41.

What is the subject in the following sentence?

(who or what it is about)

I took a quiz today.

a)

I

b)

took

c)

quiz

d)

today

42.

What is the VERB in the following sentence?

(remember, verbs show action)

Scott played soccer in the morning.

a)

Scott

b)

played

c)

soccer

d)

morning

43.

What is the VERB in the following sentence?

(remember, verbs show action)

Billy ran to the restroom.

a)

Billy

b)

ran

c)

restroom

44.

Which of the following is an example of a COMPOUND sentence?

a)

After Troy ate a giant cookie, he got a stomach ache.

b)

Everybody was busy, so I went to the store alone.

c)

Joe ate lunch alone.

45.

Which of the following is an example of a SIMPLE sentence?

a)

Mike went to the park, but Mary went to the library.

b)

Mike went to the park.

c)

Since my friends begged me, I went to the park and played soccer.

46.

Which of the following is an example of a COMPLEX sentence?

a)

It's cold outside, so I had coffee to warm me up.

b)

My coffee is cold.

c)

Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.

47.

What type of sentence is the following?

Although I over slept, I still made it to school on time.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

48.

What type of sentence is the following?

Nancy was still sleeping, so Kathy went to school without her.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

49.

"I am playing a game" is an example of which type of sentence?

a)

A simple sentence.

b)

A complex sentence.

c)

Acompound sentence.

50.

A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Words like, although, after, before, because, and whereas are examples of ...

a)

coordinating conjunctions

b)

subordinating conjunctions

52.

Every sentence must contain a subject and a verb?

a)

True

b)

False

53.

A complex sentence is one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

A compound sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. In other words, a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

1. The teacher brought a twisted stick in the class.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

57.

2. The teacher twisted the stick in the class.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

58.

3. Dancing promotes the body’s agility.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal – participle

59.

4. The ballerina is dancing like a swan on the stage.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

60.

5. My sister’s hobby is baking.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

61.

6. Henry’s aunt is decided to bake a birthday cake.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

62.

7. Several bakers joined the baking contest.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

63.

8. To travel is my goal.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

64.

9. They travel around the Philippines every summer vacation.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

65.

10. Nowadays, travelling bags are sold at a cheap price.

a)

a. verb

b)

b. verbal – gerund

c)

c. verbal – infinitive

d)

d. verbal - participle

66.

What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Beating the drum is an easy way to get someone's attention.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate Nominative

c)

Direct Object

d)

Object of the preposition

67.

Which sentences does NOT contain a participle?

a)

Playing the piano is one of my many talents.

b)

Practicing his ukulele, Joel stayed shut up in his room for three hours.

c)

The blinding light flashed in our eyes.

d)

The abandoned building is even more creepy at night.

68.

Identify the participle in the following sentence. Bored with the game, George stopped playing and went to sleep.

a)

Bored

b)

stopped

c)

playing

d)

to sleep

69.

Which sentence uses an infinitive to introduce the sentence?

a)

I would love to see that movie again.

b)

If you aren't going to eat your food, then you won't get dessert.

c)

To do well on your quiz, you must study your notes.

d)

Listening to your parents will keep you out of trouble.

70.

I think that our swimming will be even better next year.

a)

appositive

b)

gerund

c)

infinitive

d)

none

71.

Identify the underlined term/phrase: Can I ask you to help me with something?

a)

Prepositional Phrase

b)

Gerund

c)

Infinitive

d)

Participle

72.

Identify the underlined term/phrase: The losing player was ashamed of himself.

a)

Infinitive

b)

Gerund

c)

Participle

73.

Identify the underlined term/phrase: Listening to music is my favorite thing to do on the weekends.

a)

Participle

b)

Gerund

c)

Infinitive

74.

Identify the the phrase in the sentence.

The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.

a)

gerund

b)

infinitive

c)

participle

d)

verb phrase

75.
Identify the the phrase in the sentence.
It is important to feel fabrics before you buy them.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
verb
76.
Identify the the phrase in the sentence.
I will be baking pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
prepositional phrase
77.
Identify the the phrase in the sentence.
Running up and down the stairs, my children gave me a headache.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
verb
78.
Identify the the phrase in the sentence.
My son, running into the end zone, is smiling from ear to ear.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
prepositional phrase