Worksheets9 Lit Grammar Pretest
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Read the paragraph below.
The waves were extra calm, but Josie didn't care. She grabbed her surfboard and ran out into the cold, but refreshing, Pacific Ocean. Josie paused for a moment and decided that she would go further out today. Finally past the pier, Josie stopped and sat up on her board. As the waves gently lifted her up and down, she spotted a pod of dolphins to her left and watched as they gracefully played.
Which of the following revisions to the underlined sentence correctly uses an additional adverbial phrase to convey specific information?
Josie paused for a moment to think and decided that she would go further out today.
Josie paused for a moment and decided that she would go further out today than she normally does.
After paddling out to her normal spot, Josie paused for a moment and decided that she would go further out today.
Excited and energized, Josie paused for a moment and decided that she would go further out today.
Read the paragraph below.
Ann wanted to surprise her parents and sister by making dinner one evening. She decided that spaghetti would be the best choice so she spent some time on the Internet looking up instructions. Next, Ann stopped and picked up ingredients. Once she was home, she spent the remainder of the afternoon assembling a wonderful dinner.
Which of the following revisions to the underlined sentence of this paragraph correctly uses a prepositional phrase to convey specific information?
Next, Ann decided to stop and pick up ingredients.
Next, Ann stopped and picked up ingredients so that she could be prepared.
Next, Ann stopped and picked up ingredients from the grocery store.
Next, because her mom didn't have everything, Ann stopped and picked up the ingredients.
According to MLA guidelines, which is the correct way to cite this reference within the text of a research paper?
“I always wanted to drink tea and eat croissants in a quaint little café in New York City” (The Chance Meeting, 64).
“I always wanted to drink tea and eat croissants in a quaint little café in New York City” (Isabella Ferno, 64).
“I always wanted to drink tea and eat croissants in a quaint little café in New York City” (Ferno 64).
“I always wanted to drink tea and eat croissants in a quaint little café in New York City” (Ferno, The Chance Meeting, 64).
What does bursting mean figuratively in the following sentence?
Bursting with emotion, the happy child reached for yet another gift from the large pile.
expanding
pressured
overwhelmed
packed
What is the meaning of aloof as used in this quote below?
detached
approachable
associated
allied
Which word correctly defines amazon-like in the sentence below? Because of her amazon-like proportions, she chose to enroll in ballet.
clumsiness
rigidness
flexible and agile
tall and muscular
Which sentence uses the word "despair" correctly?
People often become despair when they have bills to pay, but no money to pay them.
Mandy's hope turned to despair when she saw the rain clouds on the morning of her wedding.
Tommy despair wanted the new video game that featured new graphics and designs.
Jules was despair to find his teacher before the day ended so that he could turn in his late assignments.
Which sentence uses the word "converse" correctly?
Since he secretly overheard the converse his parents had about his birthday, Sanji knew what his gift was.
Because they would be giving their completed essays to a friend, the students were instructed to use a converse and informal tone in their essays.
After his converse with his mom, Danny apologized to his sister for spraying her with the hose.
Since they had not seen each other in years, the cousins were eager to converse at the family reunion.
According to the dictionary, the word "flagrant" means shockingly noticeable or evident. What is the most precise meaning of the word flagrant as used in the following sentence?
meek
blatant
careless
veiled
According to the dictionary, the word "amiable" means having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities. What is the most precise meaning of the word amiable as used in the following sentence?
reserved
humorous
welcoming
sincere
According to the dictionary, the word 'bemused' means bewildered or confused. What is the most precise meaning of the word bemused as used in the following sentence?
entertained
excited
patient
confounded
Based on the following sentence, Audrey interpreted the word supple as meaning limber. Practicing yoga regularly keeps one's body flexible and supple. Which dictionary entry best verifies Audrey's initial understanding of the word supple?
supple: adj. easily changed or influenced.
supple: adj. able to bend and move easily and nimble; pliant.
supple: adj. characterized by ease, responsiveness, and adaptability in mental action.
supple: adj. yielding too easily; obsequious.
Based on the following sentence, Luciana interpreted the word alienate to mean "isolate."
In order to maintain a jubilant attitude, Mindy decided she would alienate herself from any sad subjects such as gloomy books, movies or television shows for one month.
Which dictionary entry best verifies Luciana's initial understanding of the word alienate?
alienate: verb to cause to become unfriendly or hostile.
alienate: verb to cause to become withdrawn or unresponsive.
alienate: verb dissociate emotionally.
alienate: verb to cause to be transferred.
The Alchemist is a novel that follows the journey of a young shepherd boy, Santiago, who goes in search of a fabled alchemist that can help him make his dreams come true. Which genre would this story fall under?
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Nonfiction
Fiction published for readers from 12 to 18
Short Story
Historical Fiction
Young Adult Lit
Science Fiction
Read the sentence below.
After arising from the underground subway terminal, Philip had to orient himself to know where he now was in the city.
Using context clues, determine which words have the same meaning as "orient" as used above. Select two that apply.
familiarize
unite
acquit
adapt
Read the sentence below.
In a persuasive essay, the writer should always try to anticipate the reader's concerns so they can be addressed and rebutted within the essay.
Using context clues, determine the best meaning of the word "anticipate" as used above.
ignore
predict
release
allocate
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
We hope you like our project, we worked very hard on it.
We hope you like our project; we worked very hard on it.
We hope you like our project we worked very hard on it.
We hope you like our project: we worked very hard on it.
What is the best way to punctuate the underlined portion of this sentence? After the show started, I thought that he was going to enjoy the evening, however, by the second act; he had fallen asleep.
evening, however, by the second act,
evening, however, by the second act—
evening; however, by the second act,
evening; however; by the second act,
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
Charlotte wants to be a doctor when she graduates from college; also, she would like to do volunteer work abroad.
Charlotte wants to be a doctor when she graduates from college, also she would like to do volunteer work abroad.
Charlotte wants to be a doctor when she graduates from college; also she would like, to do volunteer work abroad.
Charlotte wants to be a doctor; when she graduates from college, also she would like to do volunteer work abroad.
What is the correct way to punctuate the underlined portion of this sentence? Practicing yoga requires the following— patience, flexibility, strength, and a positive attitude.
following, patience,
following...patience,
following: patience,
Leave as is.
Identify the adverb in the following sentence: "She sings beautifully."
She
sings
beautifully
none
Which of the following sentences contains correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation?
I have to return this book to the libary by february.
I have to return this book to the library by Febuary.
I have to return this book to the library by February.
I have to return this book to the library by Febuary.
