WorksheetsGrammar Review!
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 42mins
Taking tests _________ easier for me since I started using the strategies my teacher has taught.
has been
have been
has being
have being
The number of chips in a bag _______, but the mass of each bag of chips ____ fairly consistent.
varies, are
vary, is
varies, is
vary, are
By the time the bell rung, everyone _______ their projects.
have finished
had finished
will had finished
will have finished
Humans rely on _____ species of plants and animals for food than they once ______.
less, done
fewer, done
less, did
fewer, did
I'd like to take horse back riding lessons, _____ my parents think it's too expensive.
so
for
but
nor
____________ my neighbor was out of town, I watered her plants.
Even though
While
Provided that
Whereas
Which sentence is written correctly?
My friends and I want to know if us can swim in your pool.
I did not think to ask her what hers name is.
Dad said that Rex is my dog, so I need to take care of him.
Ours car broke down, so we had to walk to school.
Which sentence is written correctly?
The wallet you found belongs to my.
I asked Randy if him were coming to my party.
Emily gets good grades because she studies so much.
The students who do them homework will do well on this test.
Which word is used incorrectly in the sentence?
Heather is going to give Marcia and I a ride home from school.
is
going
I
ride
Are you aware that I _____ was once in a movie?
me
myself
yourself
my
We caused this problem _______.
us
selves
ourself
ourselves
The boys _______ found the solution to their problem.
themselves
them
theyself
themself
The cat _______ pushed the door open.
itself
herself
themself
themselves
Three of my friends were blamed for making the mess, but Megan admitted later that _____ was the only one really responsible.
they
she
we
it
One of the boys in class broke the basketball, so no one can play with _____ anymore.
her
them
one
it
Which word is unclear what is being referred to?
They protect the cells in your body from breaking down.
they
your
body
from
(1) Tim and his little brother were playing with their toys. (2) "Tim, you broke it!" he shouted. (3) "I did not," said Tim. (4) "I'm going to go tell Mom on you!" said Tim's brother.
In which sentence is it unclear to whom or what the pronoun refers?
1
2
3
4
(1) Roger was all by himself on guard duty in the middle of the night. (2) When he heard a noise, he called out, "Who goes there?" (3) Suddenly, a hooded man stepped out from behind a corner and showed his face. (4) "I'm glad it's just you," he said.
In which sentence is it unclear to whom or what the pronoun refers?
1
2
3
4
While Washington Irving's books about Christopher Columbus are based on facts, they contain ________ made up details and stories.
numeris
numerous
numerus
numirous
Even though hummingbirds are very ______________ are fierce enough to fight off large birds of prey.
small; fortunately, they
small, but they
small, they
small; they
Young Washington _____________________________ preferred attending plays instead of completing his schoolwork.
Irving, bored by his studies,
Iriving since he was bored by his studies
Irving, bored by his studies and
Irving, he was bored by his studies,
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
Pam who was born on the same day I was, is my best friend.
Pam, who was born on the same day I was is my best friend.
Pam, who was born on the same day I was, is my best friend.
Pam who was born, on the same day I was, is my best friend.
Which sentence reflects proper capitalization?
My dentist Dr. Jones is always careful to be gentle.
My dentist Dr. jones, is always careful to be gentle.
My Dentist, Dr. Jones is always careful to be gentle.
My dentist, Dr. Jones, is always careful to be gentle.
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
I noticed you hung the picture over the fireplace, which is a good place, to put it.
I noticed you hung the picture, over the fireplace, which is a good place to put it.
I noticed you hung the picture over the fireplace which is a good place, to put it.
I noticed you hung the picture over the fireplace, which is a good place to put it.
Which is the correct way to write the sentence?
I took Josh who was feeling bored to the store, with me.
I took Josh, who was feeling bored, to the store with me.
I took Josh who was feeling bored to the store with me.
I took Josh who, was feeling bored, to the store with me.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Annie Peck Smith, did not let old age stop her from enjoying her favorite hobby, mountain climbing.
Smith climbed her final mountain, Mount Madison in New Hampshire, at the age of 82.
In her seventies, she spent seven months flying over South America, to research a book.
She set out on a world tour at 84, but became ill, and died, before she could complete the trip.
Read the sentence.
The soldier was very corageus.
What is the correct way to spell the underlined word?
coragueous
courageous
courageos
coraguose
Read the sentence.
James has been greeving for his broken cell phone all day.
What is the correct way to spell the underlined word?
greaving
greveing
greiving
grieving
Read the sentence.
After her wet dog came into the house, Darla lit a candle to try to mask the smell.
The word "mask" has several meanings. What is the meaning of the word "mask" in this sentence?
to disguise or conceal
the border surrounding a television screen
black markings on the face
a rubber frame forming a watertight seal
"He had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it—namely, that in order to make a man or a boy covet a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to attain."
What does "covet" mean?
damage
cover
desire
fix
Read the sentence.
My friend and I had a tight bond, but it was broken when she moved away and we no longer talked anymore.
The word "bond" has several meanings. What is the meaning of "bond" in this sentence?
a written promise
a strong connection between people
to tie two objects together
an overlap in construction to make strong
Read the sentence.
While Mark and Tina sang their solos, the rest of us sang in unison.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "unison" as it is used in this sentence.
separately
together
loudly
quietly
Read the sentence.
The pirates came to pillage the town, taking gold and jewels.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "pillage" in this sentence.
save
buy
help
rob
Read the sentence.
The boy was known to cry wolf, so no one believed him when he actually had a problem.
What does "cry wolf" mean?
to say a wolf is near
to make a wolf’s sound
to give a false alarm
to attempt trickery
Read the paragraph.
Earlier in the day, Martin had asked his parents if he could have a puppy. While eating dinner, his mom and dad talked about whether he was ready. Martin's mom said that he was very mature, and his dad noted that Martin always fulfilled his responsibilities. Happily, Martin's parents agreed to take him to an animal shelter next Saturday to look for a puppy to adopt.
What does the word "mature" and the phrase "fulfilled his responsibilities" suggest about Martin?
He takes good care of his pets.
He has earned his parents' trust.
He is no longer a child.
He does not make mistakes.
Which two synonyms of "old" suggest the greatest sense of age?
ancient
old-fashioned
antique
outmoded
dated
Which sentence uses the word "absence" correctly?
When you are absence from school, you should find out what you missed.
Celia has some work to make up due to her absence yesterday.
My teacher marks me as "absence" if I get to class five or more minutes late.
Because it is an absence day, I do not have to go to school.
Which sentence uses the word "accurate" correctly?
If you want to be accurate at math, it helps to check your answers.
My math teacher says showing our work is as important as its accurate.
I am not sure if this answer is correct; can you accurate it for me?
Mrs. Smith is making us do some accurate problems for homework tonight.
Read the paragraph.
Schools must be safe places where children are free to learn. This is why schools can prohibit certain speech, clothing, and actions that may distract, frighten, or upset people. The need to protect the school environment outweighs students' right to free speech.
What does the word "prohibit" mean?
dislike
forbid
identity
ignore
Read the sentences.
A chemical called chlorine is usually used to sanitize swimming pools. Although chlorine can bother your eyes, the chemical kills bacteria in the water. This keeps you from getting sick.
What does the word "sanitize" mean?
purify
cure
test
protect
