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Chapter 17: Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a pronoun?

a)

a person, place, thing, or idea

b)

a descriptive word

c)

a word that substitutes for or refers back to a noun

2.

Which of the following is NOT a job of a pronoun?

a)

to get rid of repetition

b)

to show point of view

c)

to provide description

3.

What is an antecedent?

a)

the noun a pronoun refers to

b)

what the pronoun is doing

c)

a type of pronoun

4.

Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:

I am looking forward to sleeping late during ______ winter break.

a)

my

b)

their

c)

your

d)

his

5.

Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:

You must want to hang out with ______ friends.

a)

my

b)

their

c)

your

d)

his

6.

Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:

Nikita and Petra were annoyed at ______ brother.

a)

my

b)

their

c)

your

d)

his

7.

Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:

Each of the boys listened to _____ coach.

a)

my

b)

their

c)

your

d)

his

8.

Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:

The dictionary isn't really used anymore. _____ has been replaced by Google.

a)

her

b)

me

c)

they

d)

it

9.

Choose the correct pronoun based on the underlined antecedent:

As I pet the kittens, _____ purred loudly.

a)

her

b)

me

c)

they

d)

it

10.

What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?

The jury was taking forever. It could not come to a decision.

a)

it

b)

decision

c)

forever

d)

jury

11.

What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?

Somebody left his or her iPad under the desk.

a)

his or her

b)

somebody

c)

iPad

d)

desk

12.

What is the antecedent for the underlined pronoun?

Zia was proud of herself for earning a spot on the basketball team.

a)

herself

b)

spot

c)

basketball

d)

Zia

13.
Jeff and Isabel planned (his and her, their) wedding.
a)
his and her
b)
their
14.
Did Newcott or Mance announce (his, their) intent to run for president?
a)
his
b)
their
15.
Neither the nails nor the hammer was returned to (its, their) rightful place.
a)
its
b)
their
16.
Everyone turned in (his or her, their) research papers to Mrs. Talmo.
a)
his or her
b)
their
17.
The state of Florida does not treat (its, their) public employees fairly.
a)
its
b)
their
18.

Both Mrs. Talmo and Mrs. Casper have made (her, their) opinions known.

a)

her

b)

their

19.
Every one of the actresses knows (her, their) part by heart.
a)
her
b)
their
20.

The word in the BLANK should be:

My phone needed to be charged; _______battery was almost dead.

a)

their

b)

it's

c)

its

d)

its'

21.

The word in the BLANK should be:

__________of the rabbits sat in its own pen.

a)

Each

b)

Some

c)

All

d)

Several

22.

The word in the BLANK should be:

McDonalds announced that_____ McRib sandwich is back again.

a)

it's

b)

its'

c)

their

d)

its

e)

them

23.

The word in the BLANK should be:

Whenever students are under a great deal of stress, ______often stop studying.

a)

we

b)

they

c)

you

d)

them

24.

The word in the BLANK should be:

If students want to succeed on the grammar quiz, ______should study on this practice.

a)

you

b)

they

c)

he or she

d)

them

25.

The word in the BLANK should be:

Each of my son's LEGO sets has _________ own storage box.

a)

their

b)

they're

c)

it's

d)

its

e)

they

26.

The word in the BLANK should be:

On the way back, ________ quickened their pace.

a)

everyone

b)

no one

c)

someone

d)

many

27.

The word in the BLANK should be:

Neither of the cars wanted to start ______ engines.

a)

their

b)

its'

c)

its

d)

they're

e)

them

28.

The word in the BLANK should be:

Many restaurants in town post__________ menus in the window.

a)

them

b)

their

c)

there

d)

it's

29.

The word in the BLANK should be:

Few of the trees in our neighborhood have reached _______full height.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

its

d)

it's

30.

The word in the BLANK should be:

___________ brought their own lunches.

a)

many

b)

No one

c)

Someone

d)

Everyone

31.

Choose the word that is NOT a pronoun.

a)

was

b)

me

c)

he

d)

they

e)

each

32.

Identify the antecedent for the word "their" in the following sentence. Most states maintain their highways for safe driving.

a)

highways

b)

driving

c)

states

d)

most

e)

maintain

33.

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.

a)

climb

b)

climbs

34.

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.

a)

has

b)

have

35.

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?

a)

Doesn't

b)

Don't

36.

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.

a)

have created

b)

has created

37.

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.

a)

don't

b)

doesn't

38.

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.

a)

have found

b)

has found

39.

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.

a)

lines

b)

line

40.

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.

a)

are

b)

is

41.

. 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.

a)

is

b)

are

42.

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.

a)

has written

b)

have written

43.

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?

a)

Are

b)

Is

44.

C. Avoiding Agreement Problems in Sentences

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.

Out of the jar ---- a strange smell.

a)

comes

b)

come

45.

C. Avoiding Agreement Problems in Sentences

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.

There ---- 50 participants in the swim show.

a)

were

b)

was

46.

C. Avoiding Agreement Problems in Sentences

Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence.

Three houses in a row ---- last summer

a)

was sold

b)

were sold

47.

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.

a)

is

b)

are

48.

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.

a)

is saddened

b)

are saddened

49.

Choose the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement:

a)

Maya goes to dance practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

b)

Maya go to dance practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

50.

Choose the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement:

a)

Johan and Maria travels to Mexico to visit their grandparents each year.

b)

Johan and Maria travel to Mexico to visit their grandparents each year.

51.

Choose the sentence that has correct subject-verb agreement:

a)

Either Jack or Marty is babysitting for their mother.

b)

Either Jack or Marty are babysitting for their mother.

52.

The trip to the planets (includes, include) a wonderful view of the sun.

a)

includes

b)

include

53.

Brett ________ down the ramp to the shuttle.

a)

runs

b)

running

c)

run

d)

run's

54.

The magnetrain (speed, speeds) over the Earth's surface.

a)

speed

b)

speeds

55.

The spaceships (arrives, arrive) at the destination.

a)

arrives

b)

arrive

56.

Angela ________ the harness around her.

a)

buckles

b)

buckle's buckle

c)

buckle

d)

buckling

57.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

When I get my driver's license next year.

b)

By the lake near the old home place.

c)

If I can save enough money for a new car.

d)

I lost my new watch at the park yesterday.

58.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

The balloon floated up.

b)

Although I have six dollars.

c)

Running up the street as fast I could.

d)

On the top shelf in the back of the closet.

59.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

The cat gingerly stepped onto the new snow which blanketed the ground.

b)

Laughing and squealing with delight in the winter wonderland.

c)

In the snow up to our knees.

d)

As soon as we lost the feeling in our finger and toes.

60.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

The cat gingerly stepped onto the new snow which blanketed the ground.

b)

Laughing and squealing with delight in the winter wonderland.

c)

In the snow up to our knees.

d)

As soon as we lost the feeling in our finger and toes.

61.

Select the FRAGMENT in each group of words.

a)

The car turned over.

b)

The cool breeze felt good to my sunburned face.

c)

Watching television and eating snack foods every day all summer long

d)

I cut the grass this summer to earn the money to buy a car.

62.

Select the COMPLETE SENTENCE in each word group.

a)

Solar energy an alternative.

b)

Solar collectors expensive.

c)

Will reduce gas and electric bills.

d)

Solar energy is one way to help conserve our natural resources.

63.

Select the FRAGMENT in each group

a)

After I leave the money on the table.

b)

Wake up.

c)

I left too early.

d)

Swimming can be a good exercise.

64.

Select the FRAGMENT in each group

a)

After I leave the money on the table.

b)

Wake up.

c)

I left too early.

d)

Swimming can be a good exercise.

65.

True or false: Sentence fragments are missing either a subject or predicate. (Verb phrase)

a)

True

b)

False

66.
True or False:  It's ok to use a fragment if your reader understands what you are trying to say.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
Which option fixes the fragment?
Even though I'm hungry, 
a)
it might be good to wait.
b)
I can wait until class is over.
c)
both
d)
neither
68.
Is this a fragment?
Considering that students are always hungry.
a)
yes
b)
no
69.

Sentence or Fragment: Joined our Girl's Scout troop.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

70.

Sentence or Fragment: Crocodiles face danger everyday.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

71.

Sentence or Fragment: Early in the morning

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

72.

Sentence or Fragment: Plays at the park.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

73.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

Swam as quickly as possible.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

74.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

The clowns in the circus.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

75.

Select the FRAGMENT in each group

a)

After I leave the money on the table.

b)

Wake up.

c)

I left too early.

d)

Swimming can be a good exercise.