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English I Honors Midterm Review

Total questions: 193

Worksheet time: 6hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Rule 1: Connecting subjects with "and" usually makes them ___.

a)

singular

b)

plural

2.

Rule 2: Nor/Or: Use the subject ___ the verb to decide if the verb is singular or plural.

a)

closer to

b)

farther from

3.

Rule 3: Prepositional phrases ___ contain the subject of the sentence.

a)

never

b)

always

4.

Rule 4: Singular indefinite pronouns require ___ verbs.

a)

singular

b)

plural

5.

Rule 5: Some indefinite pronouns can be ____.

a)

singular OR plural

b)

only singular

6.

Rule 6: "Here" and "There" ____ subjects.

a)

are

b)

are not

7.

Rule 7: Some singular nouns end in "s" and require a ___ verb, whereas others require a ____.

a)

singular; plural

b)

singular; singular

8.

Rule 8: Collective nouns are ___

a)

plural only.

b)

singular or plural.

9.

Rule 9: Weights, measures, time, and money are ___

a)

plural only.

b)

singular or plural.

10.

Connecting subjects with "and" usually makes them ___.

a)

singular

b)

plural

11.

Nor/Or: Use the subject ___ the verb to decide if the verb is singular or plural.

a)

closer to

b)

farther from

12.

Prepositional phrases ___ contain the subject of the sentence.

a)

never

b)

always

13.

Either my hats or your bag ___ always on the floor.

a)

is

b)

are

14.

The cat or the dogs ___ outside.

a)

is

b)

are

15.

The man with all the motorcycles ___ on my street.

a)

live

b)

lives

16.

Neither Mark nor I ___ able to go to the party.

a)

was

b)

were

17.

Each of the cups ___ full.

a)

is

b)

are

18.

Here ___ my parents.

a)

come

b)

comes

19.

Ten dollars ___ the price of the movie.

a)

is

b)

are

20.

Our committee _ every Thursday.

a)

meet

b)

meets

21.

Mathematics _ easier than chemistry.

a)

is

b)

are

22.
Either the pitcher or the base runners (was-were) caught napping.
a)
was
b)
were
23.
Have you ever heard the expression, “No news (is-are) good news?”
a)
is
b)
are
24.
There (was-were) several dents in the car.
a)
was
b)
were
25.
Thirty minutes (is-are) the time limit for the test.
a)
is
b)
are
26.
The United States ___ a population of around 300 million.
a)
have
b)
had
c)
has
d)
is
27.
Statistics ___ a branch of mathematics.
a)
are
b)
be
c)
were
d)
is
28.
Copying words and ideas from a source and presenting them as your own is?
a)
quoting
b)
paraphrasing
c)
summarizing
d)
plagiarism
29.

Identify each group of words:


When we were on the bus.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

30.

Identify each group of words:


The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

31.

Identify each group of words:


We went through the haunted chateau and the Zombie High School.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

32.

Identify each group of words:


Kevin Durant is a good basketball player, LBJ is bad at basketball.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

33.

Identify each group of words:


The highwire is my favorite the little dogs are a close second.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

34.

Identify each group of words:


Michael Jordan is a good basketball player however Lebron is better.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

35.

Identify each group of words:


Abby wants to learn to snowboard, however, she is nervous.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

36.

Identify each group of words:


Abby, the professional snowboarder from Michigan.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

37.
Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
38.
In “Simplicity,” William Zinsser argues that cluttered writing is bad writing, however it can be fixed by eliminating all unnecessary or unclear words.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
39.
Revision is essential to good writing, consequently it is important to develop a revision process that works. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
40.
Although the reading material assigned in academia will cover many genres. The most important genre to master is academic writing. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
41.
When Regan argues that it is wrong to use animals as our resources, he is targeting animal agriculture, hunting, and experimentation. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
42.
I like cheese pizza my dad prefers pepperoni pizza.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
43.

Harry lifted his wand; he was protecting Luna

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

44.

The monsters closing in on Percy scared him, and he waited behind a dumpster.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

45.

The twins ate dinner.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

46.

Russian men were after Alex Rider because he was a spy.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

47.

Hundreds of ants crawled over his body, yet he wouldn't allow the enemy to know where he was located.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

48.

Beautiful blue berries are delicious and refreshing.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

49.

A group of friends went to the movies to see "The Avengers", so they bought tickets popcorn and candy; found seats; waited for the movie to start; and watched the movie.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

50.

Frank finds joy in organizing; he folds and puts away his clothes.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

51.

If Frank visited my house, I would make him organize everything.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

52.

Frank knows how to create joy in a home, and he organizes amazingly well because he uses the Kon Mari method.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

53.

Get them!

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

54.

If you do not correctly write sentences, they will be fragments or run ons.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

55.

Hawaii is a beautiful state; it is a highly visited vacation destination.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

56.

I want to surf at Pipeline when the surf is good.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

57.

We dined at The Orchid; teriyaki steak and chicken are very popular because they taste delicious, yet they aren't expensive dishes.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

58.

The curious white bunny sniffed the air; he couldn't have been happier to know he was home.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

59.

In the morning, I am making waffles.

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound/Complex

60.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
61.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
62.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
63.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
64.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
65.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
My father was born on December 1, 1976.
b)
My father was born on December, 1 1976.
66.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
Caroline lives in Albany, New York.
b)
Caroline lives in Albany New, York.
67.

Which answer is using the comma correctly?

a)

Today is Wednesday, January 25th, 2017.

b)

Today is Wednesday January 25th 2017.

c)

Today is Wednesday January, 25th 2017.

d)

Today is Wednesday January, 25th, 2017,

68.
Jill who is my sister shut the door.
a)
Jill, who is my sister shut the door.
b)
Jill, who is my sister, shut the door.
c)
correct
69.
He walked all the way home, he shut the door.
a)
He walked all the way home, and he shut the door.
b)
correct
c)
He walked all the way home and, he shut the door.
70.

What does a comma do?

a)

ends a sentence

b)

shows possession

c)

indicates a pause is needed in the sentence

d)

fixes run-on sentences

71.
"Ben wants to go to the zoo. His sister is not feeling well." What's the best way to combine these two sentences?
a)
Ben wants to go to the zoo but his sister is not feeling well.
b)
Ben wants to go to the zoo, but his sister is not feeling well.
c)
Ben wants to go to the zoo, but his sister is not feeling well?
d)
Ben wants to go to the zoo.
72.
What is the BEST way to combine these sentences?
1) I don't like art.
2) I like my art teacher.
a)
Because I don't like art, I like my art teacher.
b)
I don't like art, but I don't like my art teacher.
c)
Although I don't like art, I like my art teacher.
d)
When I don't like art, I like my art teacher.
73.
Which of the following is NOT one of our comma rules?
a)
Commas separate items in a list of three or more
b)
Commas separate independent clauses with a comma and a conjunction
c)
Commas separate non-essential information or introductory words from the rest of the sentence
d)
Commas are used when a natural pause exists in the sentence
74.
Where does the comma go?
John please put your phone away and pay attention.
a)
John please put your phone away, and pay attention.
b)
John, please put your phone away and pay attention.
c)
John, please put your phone away, and pay attention.
d)
John please put your phone away and pay attention.
75.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
76.
In the spring of 1930 marine science took a giant step forward.
a)
spring,
b)
1930,
c)
science,
d)
As it is
77.
When writing the date, the comma comes _______ the day.
a)
before
b)
before and after
c)
after
d)
no comma neeed
78.
When writing a city and state, the comma comes _________ the two.
a)
between
b)
before 
c)
after
79.

Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series.

a)

I ate, pork, potatoes, and bread.

b)

I ate pork, potatoes, and bread.

c)

I ate pork, potatoes, and, bread.

80.

Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word and could be inserted in its place.

a)

Jason is a handsome, charming boy.

b)

Jason is a handsome charming boy.

81.

Use a comma before and after a word used as an interrupter, such as however.

a)

The dog, however, still needs to be taken outside.

b)

The dog however, still needs to be taken outside.

82.
Which is the correct way to punctuate an address?
a)
Lexington, South Carolina 
b)
Lexington South Carolina  
c)
Lexington South, Carolina
83.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room. 
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
84.
During the lengthy speech Alex fell asleep.
a)
speech,
b)
Alex,
c)
lengthy
d)
As it is
85.
Before you read this tale you may want to dress warm.
a)
 you,
b)
Before,
c)
tale,
d)
As it is
86.
The election is over but campaign posters still can be seen everywhere.
a)
over,
b)
but,
c)
posters,
d)
AS it is
87.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
Because we are leaving early, we must check with our teachers about missing homework.
b)
We must check with our teachers about missing homework, because we are leaving early. 
c)
Because, we are leaving early, we must check with our teachers about missing homework. 
88.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
She said she loved the book; so I gave it to her.
b)
She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
c)
She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
d)
She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.
89.
From what point of view is the story told?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person omniscient 
d)
third person limited
90.
How old was Brother when Doodle was born?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
12
91.
What is Doodle's real name?
a)
William Armstrong
b)
Billy Washington
c)
Joseph Tibet
d)
George Milton
92.
Who gave Doodle his nickname of Doodle?
a)
Mama
b)
Daddy
c)
Aunt Nicey
d)
Brother
93.
This story takes place in...
a)
North Korea
b)
South Carolina
c)
North Carolina
d)
South Dakota
94.
What was the first thing Brother taught Doodle to do?
a)
Crawl backwards
b)
Walk
c)
Jump
d)
Swim
95.
The scarlet ibis is a __________ for Doodle.
a)
simile
b)
symbol
c)
name
d)
metaphor
96.
What does the grindstone symbolize?
a)
time
b)
stone
c)
sharp object
d)
Doodle
97.
When is Doodle's death foreshadowed?
a)
when Aunt Nicey dies
b)
when Doodle learns to walk
c)
when Aunt Nicey says, "Dead birds is bad luck!"
d)
when the narrator says that Doodle smiled
98.
Who buried the scarlet ibis when it died?
a)
Daddy
b)
Mama
c)
Brother
d)
Doodle
99.
Why did the narrator (Brother) want to teach Doodle to walk?
a)
Brother had was embarrassed that his 5 year old brother couldn't walk.
b)
Doodle asked Brother to help him learn to walk.
c)
Their parents didn't have time and forced Brother to teach Doodle.
100.
Why did the narrator work Doodle so hard?
a)
Doodle really wanted to succeed and asked Brother to never give up on him.
b)
Brother had too much pride in his abilities to teach Doodle and Brother didn't want to fail.
c)
Brother never worked Doodle very hard because Doodle was very weak.
101.
What was Doodle's handicap?
a)
He was mentally slow.
b)
He had a weak heart.
c)
His legs were broken.
d)
He was deaf and dumb.
102.
What were Doodle's crazy lies usually physically about?
a)
people who could fly and peacocks
b)
people who could fly and scarlet ibises
c)
peacocks who could fly and people who could walk
103.

The tone of "The Scarlet Ibis" can best be described as--

a)

light-hearted

b)

somber

c)

silly

104.

How would you characterize (describe) Doodle?-

a)

mean, annoying

b)

innocent, caring

c)

playful, daring

105.

Read the following sentence.


"I thought myself pretty smart at many things, like holding my breath, running, jumping, or climbing the vines in Old Woman Swamp, and I wanted more than anything else someone to race to Horsehead Landing, someone to box with, and someone to perch with in the top fork of the great pine behind the barn, where across the fields and swamps you could see the sea."


These sentences imply that the narrator had wanted a brother because

a)

he wanted to be able to show off

b)

he wanted someone to play with

c)

he wanted to have someone to boss around

106.

The color red is mentioned throughout the Scarlet Ibis. What is emotions are the color red usually connected to?

a)

Love, Kindness

b)

Anger, Death

c)

Life, Hope,

107.

Doodle's father has a coffin built early in the story. What does the coffin symbolize?

a)

the father and mother's love for both Doodle and the narrator

b)

the likelihood that Doodle will not live for a very long time

c)

the narrator's embarrassment because Doodle is his brother

108.

What is one theme of “The Scarlet Ibis”?

a)

Memories remain clear even with the passing of time.

b)

Pride can cause people to be cruel even to those they love

c)

The world of nature is fragile and must be protected.

109.

What does the narrator call the tree where the scarlet ibis lands (p.6)?

a)

Bleeding Tree

b)

Weeping Tree

c)

Crying Tree

110.

After Doodle rows the boat back to Horsehead Landing, he falls (p.6). What inference can you make about why this upsets the narrator?

a)

He is frustrated that Doodle has failed a test of strength.

b)

He knows that Doodle is not trying as hard as possible.

c)

He must spend time cleaning the swamp mud from Doodle.

111.

How is the death of Doodle and the Scarlet Ibis similar (the same)?

a)

they have both been pushed to their limits by outside forces around them

b)

no one is sad about their death

c)

in death, they both are described with the color purple

112.

Why did the narrator cry at Doodle's birthday, when Doodle showed everyone how he could walk?

a)

He was overcome with joy, like the rest of his family.

b)

He had a rough day at school that morning.

c)

He felt guilty for teaching Doodle to walk because he was ashamed of having a "cripple" brother.

113.

What do the graveyard flowers at the beginning of the story foreshadow ( a warning of a future event)?

a)

The cemetery hired a new florist.

b)

There will most likely be a death.

c)

It is the best time of the year to plant a garden.

114.

Why does Doodle bury the scarlet ibis?

a)

Dad tells him to do it

b)

the narrator makes him do it

c)

he feels compassion toward the bird

115.

What brought the Scarlet Ibis to the family's property?

a)

The Ocean

b)

A storm

c)

Winter

116.
The story suggests that Doodle's main reason for trying to become "normal" is to 
a)
please his borther
b)
 please his parents
c)
prove the doctor wrong
d)
fulfill a need in himself
117.
When Doodle is born, the brother's reaction to his new sibling is that of
a)
terror and fear. 
b)
joy and excitement. 
c)
worry and anxiety. 
d)
disappointment and sorrow. 
118.
What did Brother force Doodle to do in order to leave the barn loft?
a)
Touch the coffin
b)
Jump into a pile of hay
c)
Lick the poison
d)
Climb the blood tree
119.
What was peculiar about the way Doodle crawled?
a)
he never learned to crawl
b)
he rolled instead of crawled
c)
he crawled backwards
d)
he started crawling before he was one
120.
What did the narrator and Doodle decide to reveal that Doodle could walk? 
a)
The narrator's birthday
b)
Doodle's birthday
c)
Daddy's birthday
d)
Aunt Nicey's birthday
121.
What words does Doodle say to the narrator multiple times in the story?
a)
"Help me, brother!"
b)
"Leave me alone, brother!"
c)
"Don't leave me, brother!"
d)
"I can't, brother!"
122.
The quote, "Such a name sounds good only on a tombstone" is an example of
a)
Mood
b)
Suspense
c)
Internal Conflict
d)
Foreshadowing
123.
Who is the protagonist of the "The Scarlet Ibis" ?
a)
Doodle
b)
Brother
124.
The internal conflict comes from Brother's...
a)
cruelty.
b)
pride.
c)
guilt.
d)
All of these are correct
125.
Examples of symbols in the story include:
a)
the coffin (death)
b)
the storm (inner "storm" or turmoil)
c)
the scarlet ibis (Doodle)
d)
All of these are correct
126.
Doodle is symbolically linked to the scarlet ibis. How do you know?
a)
It was beautiful, but weak and could not live in a harsh environment (just like Doodle).
b)
It could fly and Doodle loved birds.
c)
It was well-liked as so was Doodle.
d)
It had an unusual name, just like Doodle.
127.
We don't know exactly how Doodle dies, but the IMAGE of his death is very important. Why?
a)
He is alone.
b)
He is in the rain.
c)
He is red with blood and looks like the scarlet ibis.
128.
Birds are mentioned 28 times in the story. What kinds of birds?
a)
ibis, orioles, cardinals, hawks
b)
screech owls, cardinal peacocks, egrets
c)
swamp birds, chickens, crows
d)
All of these birds are mentioned in the story!
129.
How many words in the following sentence should be capitalized?  "A few days ago, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip to frankfurt, kentucky."
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
130.
Identify the capitalization error in the following information:
Stone Magnet Middle School
1101 E. University blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
a)
E.
b)
University
c)
blvd.
d)
at
131.
Mrs., Dr., NBA, SMMS, and U.S.A. need to be capitalized because...
a)
They are proper nouns.
b)
They are proper verbs.
c)
They are the title before a name.
d)
Just because.
132.
Which of these needs to be capitalized?
a)
texas
b)
lobster
c)
television
d)
starship
133.
Fix this sentence: "i want to go to the grand canyon in december."
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
134.
Which is the proper way to capitalize the abbreviation for Federal Bureau of Investigation?
a)
fbi
b)
Fbi
c)
FbI
d)
FBI
135.
Which of the sentences is written correctly?
a)
Fred is not british.
b)
That food has got to be Italian.
c)
Bill is from mexico.
d)
Most mexican food is spicy.
136.

Which words needs to be capitalized in the sentence?

On the fourth of july, we watched fireworks explode over lake michigan in milwaukee, Wisconsin.

a)

Fourth Of July

b)

Fourth of July

c)

Lake Michigan

d)

lake Michigan

e)

Milwaukee

137.
Correct the error in capitalization: Bethany and amber went to the mall after school yesterday. 
a)
Bethany should be lowercase. 
b)
amber should be capitalized. 
c)
mall should be capitalized. 
d)
No mistake.
138.
Correct the error in capitalization: My father works for Nasa; he knows a few astronauts. 
a)
astronauts should be capitalized. 
b)
father should be capitalized.
c)
Nasa should be completely capitalized (NASA).
d)
No mistake. 
139.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
Important Words in a Title
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of these 
140.
Which is Capitalized correctly?
a)
dr. Johnson
b)
Mayor Tom
c)
Mrs. monte
d)
greg Sherman
141.
Bob and i went to the store to get some orange juice.
a)
Change i to I
b)
Change orange to Orange
c)
Change Bob to bob
d)
Change juice to Juice
142.
Phil is staying at uncle Raymond's house for the holidays.
a)
Change staying to Staying
b)
Change uncle to Uncle
c)
Change house to House
d)
Change holidays to Holidays
143.
My sister and i drove to the beach last week for fun. 
a)
capitalize i
b)
capitalize beach
c)
lowercase My
d)
capitalize week
144.
i want to go to the grand canyon in december.
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
145.
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on mondays.
a)
Mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on Mondays.
b)
mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
c)
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on Mondays.
d)
Mrs. morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
146.
Which sentence below uses proper capitalization?
a)
"Smooth Criminal" is an excellent song by the artist Micheal Jackson.
b)
Smooth criminal is an excellent song by the Artist Micheal Jackson.
c)
Smooth Criminal is an excellent song by the artist Micheal jackson.
d)
"Smooth Criminal" is an excellent song by the Artist micheal jackson.
147.
Which country is capitalized correctly?
a)
American samoa
b)
Sudan
c)
New zealand
d)
dominican republic
148.
What title below uses correct capitalization?
a)
Harry potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
b)
The lion King
c)
The Secret Life of Pets
d)
find nemo 
149.
Which  word uses incorrect capitalization?
My grandpa and I drove to Big Bass lake for some fishing.
a)
grandpa
b)
lake
c)
fishing
150.
The President of the Ellis School came to visit Shady Side in September.
a)
president
b)
school
c)
september
d)
no change needed
151.
My sister and I both love Gilmore Girls so much, we plan on watching the new episodes Thanksgiving weekend.
a)
girls
b)
Sister
c)
Weekend
d)
no change needed
152.
Will you hand me more pasta, mom?
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
153.
Her aunt is coming for christmas.
a)
Aunt
b)
Christmas
154.

I hate playing monopoly with my brothers.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

155.
What capitalization rule does the word Chinese belong in?
I think it was February 21 that some of the Chinese sailors agreed to sail to Lake Maracaibo.
a)
Proper Noun
b)
Proper Adjective
c)
Beginning of a direct quote
d)
Abbreviations or initialism
156.
What capitalization rule tells us that President should be capitalized in the sentence below?
This November, President Obama will leave the White House, and the American people will elect a new president - I wonder who it will be.
a)
Proper Nouns
b)
Proper Adjective
c)
Title before a name
d)
The pronoun I
157.
Identify the capitalization error in the following information:
Canfield Middle School 
1800 E. Dalton ave.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
a)
E.
b)
Dalton
c)
ave.
d)
at
158.
What makes an English teacher go mad?
a)
misspellings
b)
I
c)
i
d)
dead words
159.
Bob and i went to the store to get some orange juice.
a)
Change i to I
b)
Change orange to Orange
c)
Change Bob to bob
d)
Change juice to Juice
160.

Which is capitalized correctly?

a)

Dr. Johnson

b)

mayor Tom

c)

Mrs. monte

d)

william Sherman

161.

The first word of every sentence begins with a capital letter.

a)

True

b)

False

162.

Names of persons are capitalized.

a)

True

b)

False

163.

The names of seasons are always capitalized.

a)

True

b)

False

164.

How would you capitalize this title?


diary of a wimpy kid

a)

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid

b)

Diary of a wimpy Kid

c)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

d)

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

165.

How would you capitalize this song?


the star spangled banner

a)

The Star Spangled Banner

b)

The star spangled Banner

c)

The star spangled banner

d)

the star spangled banner

166.

When should a word be capitalized? Choose all that apply.

a)

first letter in dialogue

b)

countries & languages

c)

seasons

d)

important documents

167.

How many capital letters should be in this sentence:


i would love to travel to iceland in the summer.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

3

d)

5

168.

Which proper nouns should be capitalized?

a)

street names

b)

cities and states

c)

the, an, and a

d)

because

169.

A prepositional phrase ALWAYS begins with a(n)

a)

preposition

b)

noun

c)

verb

d)

object of the preposition

170.

A prepositional phrase ALWAYS ends with a(n)

a)

preposition or verb

b)

verbs or adverb

c)

subject or predicate

d)

noun or pronoun

171.
Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

The student leaned against his locker because he was waiting patiently.
a)
waiting
b)
patiently
c)
against
d)
because
172.
Identify the complete prepositional phrase in the following sentence:
The red lights above us were flashing brightly. 
a)
red lights
b)
were flashing
c)
above us
d)
us were flashing
173.
Identify the preposition in this sentence:
During his childhood, he lived there.
a)
During
b)
his
c)
he
d)
there
174.
What is the preposition in the following sentence?
Everyone is going to the party. 
a)
party
b)
the
c)
going
d)
to
175.

Identify the PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE:

I drove through the biggest puddle.

a)

I drove through

b)

through the biggest puddle

c)

the biggest puddle

d)

drove through the biggest puddle

176.

The students were tired _________.

a)

after the test.

b)

from aluminum.

c)

up the chimney.

d)

beyond the high mountains.

177.

Rick found a strange bug _________.

a)

during the movie.

b)

on the tree.

c)

to another bank.

d)

after the test

178.

What is the prepositional phrase? He will attend the meeting with us.

a)

with us

b)

will attend the meeting

c)

He will

d)

meeting with us

179.

What is the prepositional phrase? The team will meet tonight outside the gym.

a)

outside the gym

b)

meet tonight

c)

will meet tonight

d)

tonight outside the gym

180.

What is the prepositional phrase? Evan's house is near a busy intersection.

a)

near a busy intersection

b)

near a busy

c)

house is near

d)

Evan's house

181.

What is the prepositional phrase? The gopher scurried back into his hole.

a)

into his hole

b)

scurried back

c)

back into his hole

d)

The gopher

182.

What is the prepositional phrase? Did Uncle Brandon stay there before our arrival.

a)

before our arrival

b)

there before our arrival

c)

Brandon stay

d)

stay there before

183.

What is the preposition? Dwight walked across the street.

a)

across

b)

street

c)

walked

d)

the

184.

What is the preposition? Angela fell asleep during class.

a)

during

b)

fell

c)

asleep

d)

class

185.

What is the preposition? Andy drove around the block.

a)

around

b)

drove

c)

block

d)

Andy

186.

Identify the object of the preposition:

The woman in the black coat dropped her purse.

a)

woman

b)

coat

c)

purse

d)

black

187.

Identify the object of the preposition:

Birds start singing at daybreak.

a)

Birds

b)

singing

c)

at

d)

daybreak

188.

Identify the object of the preposition: We drove to the store.

a)

drove

b)

to

c)

store

d)

the

189.

Identify the preposition: The food could be found inside the box.

a)

be

b)

inside

c)

found

d)

box

190.

Identify the preposition: During the school day, my friends and I played basketball.

a)

day

b)

basketball

c)

during

d)

played

191.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.

Mr. Smith has been watching the game from his car.

a)

has been watching

b)

the game

c)

from his car

d)

game from his car

192.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.

The girls walked over the covered bridge.

a)

walked over

b)

over the covered bridge

c)

The girls

d)

the covered bridge

193.

Identify the object of the preposition in the following sentence:

Janice and Carla spent the day at the mall.

a)

Janice

b)

Carla

c)

day

d)

mall

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