WorksheetsEnglish Grammar Quiz
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 41mins
An (a) clause contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
A (a) clause contains a subject and a verb, but it does not contain a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
A (a) is a word group that does not contain its own subject and verb. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
The acronym AAAWWUBBIS helps you to remember the subordinating conjunctions. If you put an AAAWWUBBIS in front of a sentence, the sentence becomes a (a) clause.
If you leave a dependent clause or a phrase by itself, what sentence error do you create?
A relative clause is one kind of dependent clause. It has a subject and verb but can't stand alone as a sentence. A relative clause will always begin with one of these five relative pronouns: (5 total)
Who, Whom, Whose, That, Which
Whichever, Whom, If, Then, Now
Whomsoever, Whosoever, That, What, Now
None of these answer are correct, it is only the word Who.
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "The lives of Americans today revolve around technology. It's a convenient way of garnering information." Choose the best answer.
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its
it being
They're a
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "It's a convenient way of garnering information. As well as a useful tool with various purposes." Choose the best answer.
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information. Along with being
information as well as
information but
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "Unfortunately, one of the problems with this approach are that districts spend money on computers and programming that may not provide any benefits to there students." Choose the best answer.
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being
is
their
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "Before making the choice to spend money on technological resources, each of our school districts needs to be aware of complications and problems that may arise for students." Choose the best answer.
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need
needing
needed
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "....complications and problems that may arise for students. Such as a drop in academic growth, a reduction in social skills, and a loss of the ability to retain information." Choose the best answer.
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students, such as
students. Like
students. For example,
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "Before making the choice to spend money on technological resources, each of our school districts needs to be aware of complications and problems that may arise for students." Choose the best answer.
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need
needing
needed
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "....complications and problems that may arise for students. Such as a drop in academic growth, a reduction in social skills, and a loss of the ability to retain information." Choose the best answer.
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students, such as
students. Like
students. For example
An (a) clause contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
A (a) clause contains a subject and a verb, but it does not contain a complete thought. This is why a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.
A (a) is a word group that does not contain its own subject and/or verb. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
The acronym AAAWWUBBIS helps you remember the subordinating conjunctions. If you put an AAAWWUBBIS in front of a sentence, the sentence becomes a (a) clause.
If you leave a dependent clause or a phrase by itself, you create a sentence (a) .
List off the four common causes of a sentence fragment.
missing subject or verb; or starting a sentence with "And, Which, But, or, Such as.
dependent clause left alone
phrase left alone
all the answers are needed
Although John did not expect his recommendations to have much of an effect, he presented his recommendations to the city manager. (What is the bold part of the sentence?)
IC
DC
RC
P
Although John did not expect his recommendations to have much of an effect, he presented his recommendations to the city manager. (What is the bold part of the sentence?)
IC
DC
RC
P
John, a highly-respected engineer, presented his recommendations to the city manager. (What is the bold part of the sentence?)
IC
DC
RC
P
John, who was a teacher before becoming an engineer, presented his recommendations to the city manager. (What is the bold part of the sentence?)
IC
DC
RC
P
Determine whether the word group is a sentence (S) or a fragment (F). Remember, an independent clause/sentence must contain a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. "Because he has built a good reputation in the community."
Sentence
Fragment
Determine whether the word group is a sentence (S) or a fragment (F). Remember, an independent clause/sentence must contain a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. "Bob awoke."
Sentence
Fragment
Determine whether the word group is a sentence (S) or a fragment (F). Remember, an independent clause/sentence must contain a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. "Crawling into the space beneath the deck to check for termites."
Sentence
Fragment
Determine whether the word group is a sentence (S) or a fragment (F). Remember, an independent clause/sentence must contain a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. "Which inspired many people to sign up for the mission trip."
Sentence
Fragment
Determine whether the word group is a sentence (S) or a fragment (F). Remember, an independent clause/sentence must contain a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. "It was enjoyable to see him humiliated."
Sentence
Fragment
An (a) clause contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
A (a) clause contains a subject and a verb, but it does not contain a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
A (a) is a word group that does not contain its own subject and verb. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
The acronym AAAWWUBBIS helps you to remember the subordinating conjunctions. If you put an AAAWWUBBIS in front of a sentence, the sentence becomes a (a) .
If you leave a dependent clause or a phrase by itself, what sentence error do you create?
(a)
A (a) occurs when two sentences are improperly connected.
List the two common causes of a run-on sentence.
Not putting in a subject
Not reading your sentence aloud.
Lack of punctuation & Comma Splice
Putting too many thoughts into a sentence
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "On the television news last night, it said that parents should be cautious not to let their children spend too much time online." Choose the best answer to replace the underlined portion "it said".
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a well-known psychologist said that
a report said that
the television said that
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "Apparently, too much time spent online rises the probability of childhood obesity, it also may increase a child’s levels of anxiety."
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obesity it also
Obesity and obesity, and it also
raises
Examine the underlined portion in the sentence: "For these reasons, experts recommend that parents talk to them about their internet usage and agree upon strict time limits." Choose the best answer to replace the underlined portion "them".
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their children
there children
those
Use a comma after an (a) (introductory word, phrase, or clause).
Use a comma to set off a nonessential phrase or clause that (a) the flow of a sentence.
Use a comma to set off a (a) - a phrase that is added after an independent clause and is preceded by a comma.
Use commas to separate items in a (a) .
Use a comma + one of the FANBOYS to make a (a) sentence.
Use a comma to introduce a (a) when used with explanatory words like he said or she exclaimed.
Use a comma in dates and (a) .
Identify if the sentence group contains a run-on (RO), a fragment (F), or is correct (C). The Ted Talk was very compelling, the students seemed to be watching intently.
RO
F
C
Identify if the sentence group contains a run-on (RO), a fragment (F), or is correct (C). Having captured the students' attention, the speaker grew more serious.
RO
F
C
Identify if the sentence group contains a run-on (RO), a fragment (F), or is correct (C). Having captured the students' attention. The speaker grew more serious.
RO
F
C
Don't automatically use a comma just because you see one of the (a) .
Don't use a comma to set off an (a) phrase or clause.
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ If students cannot concentrate for sustained periods of time, they will not master a skill necessary for problem solving, and, as a result, they will be less likely to become independent, creative citizens.
C-CORRECT
I-INCORRECT
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ If students cannot concentrate for sustained periods of time they will not master a skill necessary for problem solving, and, as a result, they will be less likely to become independent, creative citizens.
C-CORRECT
I-INCORRECT
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ Students who cannot concentrate for sustained periods of time will not master a skill necessary for problem solving; as a result, they will be less likely to become independent, creative citizens.
C-CORRECT
I-INCORRECT
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ Students who cannot concentrate for sustained periods of time will not master a skill necessary for problem solving, hence, they will be less likely to become independent, creative citizens.
C-CORRECT
I-INCORRECT
"In some cases, patriotism can be a great thing, however, in extreme cases its horrendous and destructive." Look at the underlined portion and choose the correct answer.
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thing however
thing, however,
thing. However,
"Yes, loving one's country is important but it's also important to except and understand other cultures. Look at the underlined portion and choose the best answer below.
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except
accept
except
"Yes, loving one's country is important but it's also important to except and understand other cultures. Look at the underlined portion and choose the best answer below.
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important but,
important, but
important, and
"Neither the citizen nor the foreigner has the right to say that his or her country is the best." LOOK at the underlined portion of the sentence and choose the best answer.
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their
they're
there
"In many cases, the answer depends on whose asking the question." LOOK at the underlined portion of the sentence and choose the correct answer below.
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whom is
who's
who been
Examine the underlined portions in the text and choose the best answer. "Today high schools and colleges have amped up expectations for students, making school an intense experience for many young people."
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students; making
students, Making
students. having made
Examine the underlined portions in the text and choose the best answer. "Many educators are asking themselves 'Is this healthy?' Some have come to the conclusion that the demands of the twenty-first century workplace require a more challenging school experience; however, I disagree."
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themselves, "Is
themselves. "Is
themselves; "Is
Examine the underlined portions in the text and choose the best answer. "Schools are afflicting too much stress on students...."
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inflicting
affecting
accepting
Examine the underlined portions in the text and choose the best answer. "While certain people are under the impression that feeling stressed or unnerved in school is a good thing which teaches responsibility. Many students would disagree."
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responsibility; many
responsibility many
responsibility, many
Examine the underlined portions in the text and choose the best answer. "Young people, who struggle with anxiety, can develop serious health problems if they are overloaded with work."
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people who struggle with anxiety
people, who struggle with anxiety
people, who are anxious,
Dashes may be used to set off a ___ _____ within a sentence. Dashes can replace commas, but only in cases in which the writer wishes to indicate a stronger break than a comma would provide.
(a)
Dashes may set off a (a) that interrupts the flow of a sentence.
A writer may also use a dash to set off a (a) or explanation that follows a list. In this case, the dash acts almost like a colon in reverse.
Use a semicolon to join two (a) clauses, creating a compound sentence.
Use a semicolon and a (a) to join two independent clauses, creating a compound sentence.
Use a semicolon to separate items in a series that contain (a) .
Use a colon after a stop to introduce a (a) of items.
Use a colon after a stop to introduce a longer (a) (a complete sentence or more).
Use a colon after a stop to introduce an explanation or a (a) .
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ I will ask for a letter of recommendation from my supervisor Mario Allen – he is a respected business leader – after I complete my internship.
C-CORRECT
I- INCORRECT
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ I will ask for a letter of recommendation from my supervisor Mario Allen, he is a respected business leader, after I complete my internship.
C-CORRECT
I-INCORRECT
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ There's a reason why a letter of recommendation from my supervisor Mario will be valuable; he is a very well-respected business leader.
C-CORRECT
I-INCORRECT
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ Diehard, Dumb and Dumber, and West Side Story – these are my brother’s favorite films.
C-CORRECT
I-INCORRECT
DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE IS CORRECT (C) OR INCORRECT (I)~ Diehard, Dumb and Dumber, and West Side Story: these are my brother’s favorite films.
C-CORRECT
I-INCORRECT
