WorksheetsChapter 17: Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
What is a pronoun?
a person, place, thing, or idea
a descriptive word
a word that substitutes for or refers back to a noun
Which of the following is NOT a job of a pronoun?
to get rid of repetition
to show point of view
to provide description
What is an antecedent?
the noun a pronoun refers to
what the pronoun is doing
a type of pronoun
Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:
I am looking forward to sleeping late during ______ winter break.
my
their
your
his
Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:
You must want to hang out with ______ friends.
my
their
your
his
Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:
Nikita and Petra were annoyed at ______ brother.
my
their
your
his
Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:
Each of the boys listened to _____ coach.
my
their
your
his
Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:
The dictionary isn't really used anymore. _____ has been replaced by Google.
her
me
they
it
Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:
As I pet the kittens, _____ purred loudly.
her
me
they
it
What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?
The jury was taking forever. It could not come to a decision.
it
decision
forever
jury
What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?
Somebody left his or her iPad under the desk.
his or her
somebody
iPad
desk
What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?
Zia was proud of herself for earning a spot on the basketball team.
herself
spot
basketball
Zia
Both Mrs. Talmo and Mrs. Casper have made (her, their) opinions known.
her
their
The word in the BLANK should be:
My phone needed to be charged; _______battery was almost dead.
their
it's
its
its'
The word in the BLANK should be:
__________of the rabbits sat in its own pen.
Each
Some
All
Several
The word in the BLANK should be:
McDonalds announced that_____ McRib sandwich is back again.
it's
its'
their
its
them
The word in the BLANK should be:
Whenever students are under a great deal of stress, ______often stop studying.
we
they
you
them
The word in the BLANK should be:
If students want to succeed on the grammar quiz, ______should study on this practice.
you
they
he or she
them
The word in the BLANK should be:
Each of my son's LEGO sets has _________ own storage box.
their
they're
it's
its
they
The word in the BLANK should be:
On the way back, ________ quickened their pace.
everyone
no one
someone
many
The word in the BLANK should be:
Neither of the cars wanted to start ______ engines.
their
its'
its
they're
them
The word in the BLANK should be:
Many restaurants in town post__________ menus in the window.
them
their
there
it's
The word in the BLANK should be:
Few of the trees in our neighborhood have reached _______full height.
their
there
its
it's
The word in the BLANK should be:
___________ brought their own lunches.
many
No one
Someone
Everyone
Choose the word that is NOT a pronoun.
was
me
he
they
each
Identify the antecedent for the word "their" in the following sentence. Most states maintain their highways for safe driving.
highways
driving
states
most
maintain
A. Making Verbs Agree in Number with Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Matthew often ---- the four flights of stairs for exercise.
climb
climbs
A. Making Verbs Agree in Number with Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
In our city, many buildings ---- beautiful, tall towers.
has
have
A. Making Verbs Agree in Number with Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
--- the ice show feature an Olympic winner?
Doesn't
Don't
A. Making Verbs Agree in Number with Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
The author ---- several truly chilling tales.
have created
has created
A. Making Verbs Agree in Number with Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
International flights ---- use this local airport.
don't
doesn't
B. Using Verbs That Agree with Compound Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Neither Jerold nor his sisters ---- their lost dog yet.
have found
has found
B. Using Verbs That Agree with Compound Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Roses and petunias ---- the walk to our front door.
lines
line
B. Using Verbs That Agree with Compound Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Either the banjo or the guitars ---- slightly out of tune.
are
is
. Using Verbs That Agree with Compound Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Strawberries and cream ---- a delicious snack in early summer.
is
are
B. Using Verbs That Agree with Compound Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
The doctor and the nurses---- important information on the chart.
has written
have written
C. Avoiding Agreement Problems in Sentences
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
--- the scores posted on the bulletin board yet?
Are
Is
C. Avoiding Agreement Problems in Sentences
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Out of the jar ---- a strange smell.
comes
come
C. Avoiding Agreement Problems in Sentences
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
There ---- 50 participants in the swim show.
were
was
C. Avoiding Agreement Problems in Sentences
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Three houses in a row ---- last summer
was sold
were sold
C. Avoiding Agreement Problems in Sentences
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Events in that movie star's private life ---- the hot topic in popular magazines.
is
are
D. Making Verbs Agree with Indefinite Pronoun Subjects
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.
Across the nation, many --- by the great man's death.
is saddened
are saddened
Choose the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement:
Maya goes to dance practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Maya go to dance practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Choose the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement:
Johan and Maria travels to Mexico to visit their grandparents each year.
Johan and Maria travel to Mexico to visit their grandparents each year.
Choose the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement:
Either Jack or Marty is babysitting for their mother.
Either Jack or Marty are babysitting for their mother.
The trip to the planets (includes, include) a wonderful view of the sun.
includes
include
Brett ________ down the ramp to the shuttle.
runs
running
run
run's
The magnetrain (speed, speeds) over the Earth's surface.
speed
speeds
The spaceships (arrives, arrive) at the destination.
arrives
arrive
Angela ________ the harness around her.
buckles
buckle's buckle
buckle
buckling
Select the complete sentence.
When I get my driver's license next year.
By the lake near the old home place.
If I can save enough money for a new car.
I lost my new watch at the park yesterday.
Select the complete sentence.
The balloon floated up.
Although I have six dollars.
Running up the street as fast I could.
On the top shelf in the back of the closet.
Select the complete sentence.
The cat gingerly stepped onto the new snow which blanketed the ground.
Laughing and squealing with delight in the winter wonderland.
In the snow up to our knees.
As soon as we lost the feeling in our finger and toes.
Select the complete sentence.
The cat gingerly stepped onto the new snow which blanketed the ground.
Laughing and squealing with delight in the winter wonderland.
In the snow up to our knees.
As soon as we lost the feeling in our finger and toes.
Select the FRAGMENT in each group of words.
The car turned over.
The cool breeze felt good to my sunburned face.
Watching television and eating snack foods every day all summer long
I cut the grass this summer to earn the money to buy a car.
Select the COMPLETE SENTENCE in each word group.
Solar energy an alternative.
Solar collectors expensive.
Will reduce gas and electric bills.
Solar energy is one way to help conserve our natural resources.
Select the FRAGMENT in each group
After I leave the money on the table.
Wake up.
I left too early.
Swimming can be a good exercise.
Select the FRAGMENT in each group
After I leave the money on the table.
Wake up.
I left too early.
Swimming can be a good exercise.
True or false: Sentence fragments are missing either a subject or predicate. (Verb phrase)
True
False
Even though I'm hungry,
Considering that students are always hungry.
Sentence or Fragment: Joined our Girl's Scout troop.
Fragment
Sentence
Sentence or Fragment: Crocodiles face danger everyday.
Fragment
Sentence
Sentence or Fragment: Early in the morning
Fragment
Sentence
Sentence or Fragment: Plays at the park.
sentence
fragment
WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?
Swam as quickly as possible.
Missing a subject
Missing a predicate
Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment
WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?
The clowns in the circus.
Missing a subject
Missing a predicate
Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment
Select the FRAGMENT in each group
After I leave the money on the table.
Wake up.
I left too early.
Swimming can be a good exercise.
