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Grammar Review Grade 8 RiverBank

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a linking verb?

a)

A verb that shows action

b)

A verb that connects the subject to the rest of the sentence and describes how something seems or is

c)

A gerund

d)

An infinitive

2.
Identify the type of verbs highlighted in red in each of the sentences in this quiz:
My best friend is the funniest person in class.
a)
linking
b)
action
3.
My brother rode his bike all the way to the mall.
a)
linking
b)
action
4.
I am a better reader this year
a)
linking
b)
action
5.
We cut the wood in the backyard.
a)
action
b)
linking
6.
Why is she acting in a play when she is so sick?
a)
linking
b)
action
7.
Where are we going on the field trip?
a)
action
b)
linking
8.
What are your plans for Christmas?
a)
linking
b)
action
9.
She will stand at the back of the line.
a)
action
b)
linking
10.
The new student looks mean.
a)
action
b)
linking
11.
The football team will be the winning team tomorrow night.
a)
action
b)
linking
12.
I feel anxious about seeing my ex at the game.
a)
action
b)
linking
13.
This pizza tastes stale
a)
linking
b)
action
14.
My sister tasted her new recipe.
a)
action
b)
linking
15.

Linking verbs do not express action.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What is the linking verb in the following sentence?: Your perfume smells delightful!

a)

delightful

b)

smells

c)

your

d)

perfume

17.

What is the linking verb in the following sentence?: The jars are full.

a)

jars

b)

full

c)

are

d)

the

18.

What does a linking verb do?

a)

it links every single word together in a sentence

b)

it connects the subject to a noun or adjective in a sentence

c)

it expresses action in a sentence

d)

it supports the main verb

19.

What is a gerund?

a)

an action verb

b)

the -ing form of a verb that acts like a noun

20.
Francisco enjoys ________ more than spending time with his girlfriend Diana.
a)
to swim 
b)
swimming
c)
swim
21.
I love ____ out with my friends every weekend.
a)
going
b)
go
c)
to go
22.
We hate ______Maths exams every Monday.  
a)
taking
b)
to take
c)
take 
23.
I don't mind _______ mom with the dishes. 
a)
help
b)
to help
c)
helping
24.
Marie dislikes  ______ soda. She prefers water. 
a)
to drink 
b)
drink
c)
drinking 
25.
I can't stand ______ for people. 
a)
waiting
b)
wait
c)
to wait 
26.
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
a)
bubbles
b)
activity
c)
blowing
d)
children
27.
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
Ethan narrowly avoided driving off the cliff.
a)
narrowly
b)
driving
c)
Ethan
d)
cliff
28.
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
Piling too much laundry into a washing machine will cause it to malfunction.
a)
washing
b)
piling
c)
malfunction
d)
cause
29.
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
Eating ice cream on a hot day can be a good way to cool off.
a)
cool
b)
hot
c)
day
d)
eating
30.
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
Jessica really enjoys bothering the neighbors with loud music.
a)
Jessica
b)
bothering
c)
loud
d)
music
31.
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
I'm thinking of painting my house.
a)
I'm 
b)
thinking
c)
painting
d)
house
32.

What is an infinitive?

a)

A verb in the "to be" form. It can act like a noun, adjective, or adverb. Examples: to go, to sleep, to read.

b)

A regular action verb

33.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
Sandra’s deepest desire was to perform.
a)
Sandra's deepest
b)
deepest desire
c)
to perform
d)
was to
34.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
Mrs. Jackson wants to swim.
a)
to swim
b)
Mrs. Jackson wants
c)
wants to
d)
wants swim
35.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
When Cathy's arms got tired, Robert decided to row.
a)
When Cathy's
b)
arms got
c)
decided to
d)
to row
36.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
The clowns for the party were beginning to arrive.
a)
The clowns
b)
to arrive
c)
the party
d)
were beginning
37.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
I need to get some sleep.
a)
I need
b)
to get
c)
some sleep
d)
get some
38.
*Identify the infinitive in each sentence.
Do you like to travel?
a)
to travel
b)
Do you
c)
like to
d)
you like
39.
Which is a dependent clause?
a)
I'm going south.
b)
When the cold weather. arrives
c)
The south is warm.
d)
Pennsylvania has cold weather.
40.
Which is the independent clause?
a)
Showed life under the sea.
b)
The whole class really enjoyed the movie that showed life under the sea. 
c)
The movie that showed.
d)
The whole class.
41.
Which is an independent clause?
a)
Raise your hand.
b)
If you think you know the answer.
c)
If you think.
42.
Which is the dependent clause?
a)
I noticed that the tire was flat.
b)
I was about to leave.
c)
When I noticed.
d)
When I noticed that the tire was flat.
43.
Are the words in red a dependent or independent clause?
Fred really liked the car that we bought for him at the auction.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
44.
Are the words in red a dependent or independent clause?
When David builds a new radio-controlled car, we're going to race each other.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
45.
Which of the following is an independent clause?
a)
She wants a new truck that will handle well on rough terrain.
b)
Handle well on rough terrain.
c)
A new truck.
d)
Truck that will.
46.

Choose the correct punctuation for the blank.

For the picnic we brought the following__ sandwiches, chips, and fruit salad.

a)

comma

b)

semicolon

c)

colon

d)

hyphen

47.

Leonardo da Vinci painted The Last Supper to depict the last supper of Jesus with His disciples.

How should The Last Supper be punctuated?

a)

underlined

b)

in quotation marks

c)

with commas around it

d)

no punctuation needed

48.

Choose the direct quotation that is punctuated correctly.

a)

My grandma said "There's always something to be thankful for."

b)

"You must finish your dinner before you can go outside", Mom said.

c)

"Jesus lives, " exclaimed George!

d)

Pastor Dan said, "We love Him because He first loved us."

49.

Choose the correct punctuation for the blank.

On September 2, 1945_ World War II came to an end.

a)

hyphen

b)

comma

c)

colon

d)

no punctuation

50.

Choose the correct punctuation for the blank.

The large _ office building could withstand winds up to 200 mph.

a)

colon

b)

apostrophe

c)

comma

d)

no punctuation

51.

After what word does the semicolon belong.

The Lord gives grace each day His love is never failing.

a)

grace

b)

day

c)

love

d)

no semicolon needed

52.

Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.

In our car, we can take Kevin, Gavin, and Mason, and Isaiah can take Austin and Evan.

a)

correct

b)

not correct

53.

Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.

The teacher required the following for his class: a binder, a ruler, and graph paper.

a)

correct

b)

not correct

54.

Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.

I have almost finished this painting, however, I need the following items: one brush, two clothes, and a tube of red paint.

a)

correct

b)

not correct

55.

Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.

How he appreciated those words, "Let not your heart be troubled"!

a)

correct

b)

not correct

56.

Determine if the sentence is correctly punctuated or not.

The name Isaiah has two a's and two i's.

a)

correct

b)

not correct

57.

The English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote the poem Ozymandias.

How should Ozymandias be punctuated?

a)

underlined

b)

in quotation marks

c)

with commas around

d)

no punctuation needed

58.

Choose the correctly punctuated.

a)

two week's pay

b)

two weeks' pay

c)

two weeks pay

59.

"Oh, what a rich inheritance a spotless reputation leaves __ exclaimed Charles Phillips.

a)

,"

b)

!"

c)

."

60.

Determine if the sentence is punctuated correctly or not.

"What did the pastor mean when he said Satan is like a lion?" asked Ben.

a)

correct

b)

not correct

61.

Which word should be underlined?

Fredrick Remington's bronze sculpture Cheyenne represents American life in the Far West.

a)

bronze sculpture

b)

Cheyenne

c)

American life

d)

Far West

62.

After what word should a comma go?

In 1607 England gained interest in America; its first permanent colony was Jamestown.

(a)  

63.

The food is generally prepared with fresh ingredients.

a)

Manner

b)

Frequency

c)

Time

64.

Clara often read books before going to bed.

a)

Time

b)

Manner

c)

Frequency

65.

Troy has already finished his homework.

a)

Manner

b)

Frequency

c)

Time

66.

Ryan rarely eats junk food.

a)

Frequency

b)

Time

c)

Manner

67.

They are moving to a new house next month.

a)

Time

b)

Frequency

c)

Manner

68.

The children played happily in the park.

a)

Time

b)

Manner

c)

Frequency

69.

The teacher spoke loudly to get the students' attention.

a)

Time

b)

Manner

c)

Frequency

70.

She occasionally travels for work.

a)

Manner

b)

Time

c)

Frequency

71.

Mae has recently started a new job

a)

Time

b)

Manner

c)

Frequency

72.

He usually takes a walk in the evening

a)

Time

b)

Frequency

c)

Manner

73.

The actor is getting older. _____________ his acting ability is not getting better.

a)

When,

b)

Thanks to

c)

Since

d)

However,

74.

Bus tickets may be cheaper; ____________, it takes a long time to travel by bus.

a)

because

b)

however

c)

since

d)

due to

75.

This is a cheap and simple process; _____________, there are dangers

a)

however,

b)

because

c)

for example

d)

due to

76.

__________ I saw his face, I knew he was dishonest

a)

As soon as

b)

During

c)

While

77.

________ we were travelling, I noticed something strange

a)

While

b)

Until

78.

_________ I was cutting the vegetables, my mom was cooking the fish

a)

While

b)

During

c)

Meanwhile

79.

__________ I got off the bus, it started to rain.

a)

When

b)

However

c)

During

80.

__________ he checked his parachute, he jumped out of the plane.

a)

While

b)

Until

c)

As soon as

81.

We sat and waited for a taxi. __________, our parents were getting worried.

a)

As soon as

b)

While

c)

Meanwhile

82.

I read my book __________ I was waiting to get my haircut

a)

meanwhile

b)

until

c)

while

83.

We were very hungry, so ___________ we got to the hotel, we ordered some sandwiches.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

as soon as

84.

__________ I was a child, we had two dogs.

a)

During

b)

When

c)

As soon as

85.

Aurora was embarrassed _______ she did not know the answer of the question.

a)

despite

b)

therefore

c)

because

d)

although

86.

We were listening to Christmas songs ... we were baking Christmas biscuits.

a)

by

b)

during

c)

until

d)

while

87.

We cleared the table and went for a walk ... we had finished dinner.

a)

while

b)

after

c)

until

d)

by

88.

I __________ a student of MTs Unggulan Perwanida.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

89.

Ustadzah Melia __________ a Science teacher.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

90.

Jaya has a cat. Its name _________ Mimi.

a)

is

b)

am

c)

are

91.

Khayla and Khumaira ___________ best friends.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

92.

We _________ in the same class.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

93.

Umi ___________ good at speaking Spanish.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

94.

Ivana and I ___________ from Blitar.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

95.

There _________ a book in front of Cila..

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

96.

You ____________ late.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

97.

Ahza: "Are you with your parents now?"

Syifa: "No, my parents _____ not home."

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

98.

Ustadzah Maya: "What are you interested in, Caca?"

Caca: "Oh well, I _____ interested in karate, Ma'am"

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

99.

Rahel and Rara _____ not siblings.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

100.

Azril _____ always happy.

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

101.

Darrel: "Where is Jaya?"

Nayla: "I think he _____ in the library."

a)

am

b)

is

c)

are

102.
I first met her in Paris where I lived as a child. 
a)
main
b)
subordinate
103.
After she picks me up, Mom is taking me to buy shoes.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
104.
Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese, Emily refused to eat it.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
105.
Unless Christine finishes her calculus homework, she will have to suffer Mr. Nguyen's wrath in class tomorrow.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
106.
While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the television, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
107.
Tanya did poorly on her history exam because her best friend Giselle insisted on gossiping during their study session the night before.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
108.
Jonathon spent his class time reading comic books since his average was a 45 one week before final exams.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
109.
Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard where the sun blazed the longest during the day.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
110.
Rhonda gasped when a six-foot snake slithered across the sidewalk.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
111.
When I get to the beach, I'm going to jump right into the ocean. 
a)
main
b)
subordinate
112.
The chair is too small for me, so I am going to sell it. 
a)
main
b)
subordinate
113.
I like to stay up late because the days are getting longer. 
a)
main
b)
subordinate
114.
I couldn't wait to go to the party which was at my aunt's house. 
a)
main
b)
subordinate
115.
No one speaks until Mr. Sanchez has his first cup of coffee.
a)
main
b)
subordinate
116.
Amy stopped screaming once Adam smashed the spider. 
a)
main
b)
subordinate
117.
Phrases are a group of related words that do not have both a subject and verb. They do not express a complete thought and are used as different parts of speech (prepositions, verb phrases, appositives, etc.)
a)
True
b)
False
118.
Clauses have a subject AND verb and can be broken down into:
1. Independent Clauses
2. Dependent/Subordinate Clauses
a)
True
b)
False
119.
Independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
a)
True
b)
False
120.
Dependent/Subordinate clauses do not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. If you read it, you will find that you need more information (so what? who cares?).
Dependent/Subordinate clauses will begin with an ON A WHITE BUS word.
a)
True
b)
False
121.
Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

After the concert
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
122.
A good rule of thumb to see if you have a clause is to check for a subject AND a verb. Then you can decide if it independent or subordinate/dependent from there.
a)
True
b)
False
123.
Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

Before class ends
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
124.
Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

The mascot jumped through a flaming hoop
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
125.
Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

Following the field trip 
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
126.
Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

Because it rained yesterday
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
127.
Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

Monday is the worst day of the week
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
128.
Read the following sentence carefully and identify the part in red as a phrase, independent clause, or subordinate/dependent clause.
Although math makes me nervous, I did well on my test.
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
129.
Read the following sentence carefully and identify the part in red as a phrase, independent clause, or subordinate/dependent clause.
The dog chased the mailman even though he had dog treats. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
130.
Read the following sentence carefully and identify the part in red as a phrase, independent clause, or subordinate/dependent clause.
The dog ran through the gate to get to the mailman. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
131.
Read the following sentence and identify the INDEPENDENT CLAUSE only.
John runs while Jim skates in the park.
a)
While Jim skates.
b)
John runs.
c)
In the park.
132.
Read the following sentence and identify the DEPENDENT/SUBORDINATE CLAUSE only.
Even though I am thirteen, my parents will not let me see violent movies.
a)
My parents will,
b)
Not let me see,
c)
Even though I am thirteen,
d)
My parents will not let me see violent movies.

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