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1st Quarter Grammar Assessment

Total questions: 154

Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I play basketball.

a)

present tense

b)

past tense

c)

future tense

d)

present continuous tense

2.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I will have played basketball.

a)

future perfect tense

b)

past perfect tense

c)

present perfect tense

d)

future continuous tense

3.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I am playing basketball.

a)

present continuous tense

b)

past simple tense

c)

future perfect tense

d)

present perfect tense

4.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I played basketball.

a)

past tense

b)

present tense

c)

future tense

d)

present perfect tense

5.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I will have been playing basketball.

a)

future perfect continuous tense

b)

past perfect tense

c)

present continuous tense

d)

future simple tense

6.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I have played basketball.

a)

present perfect tense

b)

past tense

c)

future tense

d)

present continuous tense

7.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I had played basketball.

a)

past perfect tense

b)

present perfect tense

c)

future tense

d)

past continuous tense

8.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I will be playing basketball.

a)

future continuous tense

b)

present continuous tense

c)

past continuous tense

d)

simple future tense

9.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I will play basketball.

a)

future tense

b)

past tense

c)

present tense

d)

present continuous tense

10.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I have been playing basketball.

a)

present perfect continuous tense

b)

past continuous tense

c)

future perfect tense

d)

simple present tense

11.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I was playing basketball.

a)

past continuous tense

b)

present continuous tense

c)

future continuous tense

d)

past perfect tense

12.

Identify the verb tense in the sentence: I had been playing basketball.

a)

past perfect continuous tense

b)

present perfect tense

c)

future continuous tense

d)

past simple tense

13.

Which of the following sentences contains a verb in the past tense?

a)

He eats breakfast every morning.

b)

She walked to school yesterday.

c)

They are playing soccer.

d)

We will go to the zoo.

14.

Identify the verb and its tense in the following sentence: "They have finished their homework."

a)

finished, past simple

b)

have finished, present perfect

c)

finished, present perfect

d)

have, present simple

15.
Identify the Tense of the verb in each sentence of this quiz:
The students have scattered.
a)
present perfect
b)
past perfect
c)

future perfect continuous

d)

present continuous

16.
Identify the Tense of the verb in each sentence of this quiz:
Connor has been correcting papers since yesterday
a)

present perfect continuous

b)
present perfect
c)
past perfect
d)

present continuous

17.
Identify the Tense of the verb in each sentence of this quiz:
Sophia has been telling us about her chicken farm.
a)

present perfect continuous

b)
present perfect
c)

present continuous

d)

past perfect continuous

18.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

Sara was _____ (run) because she was late for her classes.

4 lines
19.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

Please ring me up as soon as he _____ (arrive)

4 lines
20.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

8. The phone rang while I ________________ dinner.

a)

had

b)

was having

c)

am having

d)

will have

21.

What is the past tense of "write"

(a)  

22.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

4. Aisha's son is (a)   (talk) on the phone rightnow.

23.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

1. She __________ with her parents in London.

a)

lived

b)

lives

c)

living

d)

live

24.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

2. Last year I (go) (a)   to America for my holidays

25.

Past Tense Irregular Verbs


Identity the past tense of the irregular verb.


buy

4 lines
26.

Past Tense Irregular Verbs

Identity the past tense of the irregular verb.

catch

4 lines
27.

Past Tense Irregular Verbs

Identity the past tense of the irregular verb.

swim

4 lines
28.

Everyone watching the parade ______ (rise) when they saw the American flag.

4 lines
29.

You have ________ (see) that movie twice already.

4 lines
30.

Alan ______ (steal) second base when the pitcher wasn't looking.

4 lines
31.

Amy's next door neighbor is ninety-two years old.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

32.

The brothers work at an an automobile manufacturing plant in Michigan.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

33.

She has been to Yellowstone National Park three times.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

34.

In seven years, my uncle will retire.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

35.

The dog was lonely when its owners left on vacation.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

36.

The restaurant appears closed since the lights are off.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

37.

The dessert tastes over-baked and burnt.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

38.

The librarian finds book for students.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

39.

Gary should have went to the store before the hurricane.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

40.

The twins like to dress in different clothes.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

41.

Tim and his wife must travel to Europe to visit their children.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

42.

Mrs. Powell might be the smartest teacher I know.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

43.
What type of verb is the word in red?

Fish are swimming in the river.
a)
action verb
b)
linking verb
c)
helping verb
44.
What type of verb is the word in red?

He is a dentist.
a)
action verb
b)
linking verb
c)
helping verb
45.
What is the complete subject in this sentence?
Your shoelaces are untied.
a)
shoelaces
b)
Your shoelaces are
c)
are untied
d)
Your shoelaces
46.
The cow jumped over the moon.
What is the subject of this sentence?
a)
cow
b)
moon
c)
jumped
d)
over
47.
The princess walked into the factory and slipped.
What is the predicate of the sentence?
a)
walked into the factory
b)
the princess
c)
walked into the factory and slipped
d)
and slipped
48.
After the festival, Mr. Allred ate two more hot dogs.
What is the subject of the sentence?
a)
After the festival
b)
Mr. Allred
c)
ate two more hot dogs
d)
hot dogs
49.
The teachers did not allow Mr. Davis to play in the staff faculty basketball game because he would have beaten them too badly.
What is the subject of the sentence?
a)
The teachers
b)
Mr. Davis
c)
he
d)
the staff faculty basketball game
50.

Define subject?

a)

the action taking place

b)

who or what the sentence is about.

51.

Define predicate.

a)

the action or verb portion of the sentence

b)

a person, place, thing or idea.

c)

a group of words that look like a sentence.

52.

Find the entire predicate: Ana could not wait to get home after seventh period.

a)

Ana

b)

could not wait to get home after seventh period.

c)

home after seventh period

53.
After the festival, Mr. Allred ate two more hot dogs.
What is the subject of the sentence?
a)
After the festival
b)
Mr. Allred
c)
ate two more hot dogs
d)
hot dogs
54.
What is true of all predicates?
a)
They all contain verbs
b)
They all contain nouns
c)
They all contain adjectives
d)
They all contain adverbs
55.
What is the complete predicate of the following sentence? "John found a Red Delicious apple on the ground."
a)
John
b)
Found
c)
Found an apple
d)
Found a red delicious apple on the ground
56.

What is the simple predicate of the sentence, "John found a Red Delicious apple on the ground.?"

a)

John

b)

Found

c)

Found an apple

d)

Found a red delicious apple on the ground

57.

The sugary cereal is not healthy and is, in fact, harmful to your body.

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate

58.

Did the students at the high school learn their lesson?

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate

59.
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT of the following sentence?
The amazing, incredible llama won the hearts of everyone when he played the flute at his recital. 
a)
won 
b)
The amazing, increible llama
c)
won the hearts of everyone when he played the flute at his recital
d)
llama
60.

Whenever they visit the beach

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

61.

the Penguins have a game tonight against the Ducks

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

62.

are you going to watch it

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

63.

as long as Sydney Crosby shows up to play

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

64.

hopefully they play better than their Wednesday performance

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

65.

although we only have four days of school next week

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

66.

whenever we take our time

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

67.

mrs. moschetta is looking forward to the weekend

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

68.

what are you going to do

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

69.

that gum you chewed last week

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

70.

since her dad needed to get his haircut

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

71.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

72.

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

73.

Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

74.

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

75.

Independent or Dependent? Whenever I see Pokemon players.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

76.

Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

77.

Independent or Dependent? I’ll wear my favorite bowling shoes.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

78.

Independent or Dependent? She made brownies for our class!

a)

independent

b)

dependent

79.

Independent or Dependent? Although she made brownies for our class.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

80.

Independent or Dependent? She also made a chocolate cake.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

81.

Which sentence type is the sentence below?

I love Chinese food.

a)

Imperative

b)

Exlamative

c)

Interrogative

d)

Declarative

82.

Add the correct punctuation to make this sentence exclamatory.

Wow, that is good news​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
!
.
?
83.

Add the correct punctuation at the end of the sentence to make it an interrogative sentence.

What are the documents that we should submit ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
?
!
.
84.

What type of question is this:

Stop! Close the door.

a)

Imperative

b)

Declarative

c)

Interrogative

d)

Exclamatory

85.

What type of question is this:

Do you like language arts?

a)

Declarative

b)

Interrogative

c)

Imperative

d)

Exclamatory

86.

Add the correct punctuation to make the sentence declarative.

I love the spring weather​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
.
?
!
87.

What type of sentence is this:

It was a great movie!

a)

Declarative

b)

Interrogative

c)

Imperative

d)

Exclamatory

88.

What type of sentence is this:

Remember to complete your reading log this week.

a)

Declarative

b)

Interrogative

c)

Imperative

d)

Exclamatory

89.

Match the sentence form with its correct function.

a)

Declarative

1.

Statement: tells us something

b)

Interrogative

2.

Question: It asks us something

c)

Imperative

3.

Command: It tells us to do something

d)

Exclamatory

4.

Exclamation: It expresses surprise

90.

What type of question is this:

Did you complete all of your bell work for last week?

a)

Declarative

b)

Interrogative

c)

Imperative

d)

Exclamatory

91.

We go to the beach during the summer.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

92.

Quickly ran down the sidewalk.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

93.

Sebastian and I are going to the store, and we will buy the snacks for the party.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

94.

Alan walks 5 miles every day whether it's sunny or not.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

95.

Since it's your first time playing this game, you can go first.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

96.

I didn't eat breakfast, nor did I eat lunch.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

97.

Shopped at the outlets on Saturday.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

98.

If you drive five blocks south, you will reach the library.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

99.

The family goes on their yearly vacation to Puerto Vallarta.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

100.

The dog belongs to the neighbor, yet she is always at our house.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

101.

Digs holes around the yard for no apparent reason.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

102.

I feel like drinking a frappuccino although a latte would also be nice.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

103.

Jane doesn't like marshmallows in her Abuelita hot chocolate.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

104.

It has been really windy for a couple of days, but I have been enjoying it.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

105.

Finished their shopping for Christmas six months early.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

106.

Susan traveled out of state to go to a conference when she was promoted at the company she works for.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Complex Sentence

107.

There are eight parts of speech.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

A noun is a

a)

a word that shows action

b)

a word that describes a verb

c)

person, place, thing or idea

d)

a word that shows relationship or direction

109.

A pronoun is

a)

a word that shows action

b)

a word that connects words, phrases or sentences

c)

a word that shows strong feeling or excitement

d)

a word that replaces a noun

110.

A verb is

a)

a person, place or thing

b)

a word that shows action

c)

a word that describes a noun

d)

a word that shows strong feeling or excitement

111.

An adjective is

a)

a word that describes a noun

b)

a word that describes a verb

c)

a word that shows action

d)

a word that shows relationship or direction

112.

An adverb is

a)

a word that describes a noun

b)

a word that describes a verb

c)

a word that shows relationship or direction

d)

a word that shows strong feeling or excitement

113.

A preposition is

a)

a word that shows relationship or direction

b)

a word that shows action

c)

a person, place or thing

d)

a word that describes a noun

114.

An interjection is

a)

a word that shows relationship or direction

b)

a person, place, or thing

c)

a word that shows strong feeling or excitement

d)

a word that shows action

115.

A conjunction is

a)

a person, place or thing

b)

a word that shows action

c)

a word that shows relationship or direction

d)

a word that connects words, phrases, or sentences

116.

Identify the underlined word in this sentence. Katie likes to watch television.

a)

verb

b)

noun

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

117.

Which one of these is NOT a part of the conjunctions FANBOYS

a)

for

b)

nor

c)

and

d)

maybe

118.

Identify the underlined word in this sentence. Yuck! I stepped in gum on the sidewalk!

a)

noun

b)

interjection

c)

preposition

d)

verb

119.

Identify the underlined word in this sentence. The squirrel sat on the bench.

a)

preposition

b)

conjunction

c)

interjection

d)

verb

120.

Identify the underlined word in this sentence. I read a hilarious story today.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

noun

d)

verb

121.

Identify the underlined word in this sentence. He quickly ran down the field.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

preposition

d)

noun

122.

Identify the underlined word in this sentence. She wandered around town for an hour before she went home.

a)

verb

b)

noun

c)

preposition

d)

adjective

123.

What type of sentence is this:


I have a basketball game next week.

a)

interrogative

b)

exclamatory

c)

imperative

d)

declarative

124.

because he was late.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

125.

What is the complete subject of this sentence: My little sister works at the grocery store.

a)

My

b)

My little

c)

My little sister

d)

My little sister works

126.

Complete the analogy:


BIRD: NEST ::

a)

cat: tail

b)

horse: barn

c)

foot: person

d)

wing: bird

127.

He sent me a million texts last night.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a hyperbole

128.

Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a hyperbole

129.

I am so hungry I could eat a slice of pie.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a Hyperbole

130.

I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a Hyperbole

131.

What does the hyperbole, "I have a million things to do today" mean?

a)

There are a million things to do today.

b)

There is nothing to do today.

c)

There is a lot to do tomorrow.

d)

There is a lot to do today.

132.

"My backpack weighs a ton!" is an example of which figurative langauge?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Analogy

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

133.

Which figurative language is an exaggeration that is so dramatic, no one could believe it?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Simile

134.

"The stars in the sky winked," is an example of what?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Personification

135.

Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

a)

buzz

b)

meow

c)

book

d)

splat

136.
What does it really mean? "It's a piece of cake."
a)
Something is easy.
b)
Something is delicious.
c)
Something is soft and warm. 
137.
What is an idiom?
a)
A comparison not using like or as
b)
An exaggeration
c)
A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally
d)
The same beginning sounds repeated
138.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
That's a low price.
a)
That's dirt cheap.
b)
Don't let the bed bugs bite.
c)
Shake a leg.
139.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
She memorized something.
a)
You're the apple of my eye.
b)
Knows it by heart
c)
She took me under her wing.
140.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
141.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I have a problem.
a)
I'm getting a hatI
b)
I'm in a pickle
c)
Don't put all of your eggs in one basket
142.

“Sally’s smile looked like my mom’s smile.” Is this an allusion?

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

143.

What is the allusion?

If they keep pushing me, I'm going to turn into the Hulk.

a)

Keep pushing me

b)

Me

c)

Turn into

d)

The Hulk

144.

What is the allusion?

Life can be challenging, but you've got to just keep swimming!

a)

Life

b)

Life can be challenging

c)

You've got to

d)

Just keep swimming

145.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

Ask me anything; I'm like Google over here.

a)

I can search answers

b)

I know all the answers

c)

I don't know anything

d)

I have some answers

146.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

a)

His brother is unintelligent

b)

His brother works hard

c)

His brother is intelligent

d)

His brother is lazy

147.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

148.

Sometimes, metaphors can be difficult to decipher. What's the best synonym for "decipher?"

a)

Compare

b)

Read

c)

Focus on

d)

Figure Out

149.

Which of the following could be added to the phrase, "My cat is black" to form a simile?

a)

And furry

b)

All over

c)

In color

d)

As ink

150.

In the sentence, "When the cat stalks his prey, he is a shadow," what two things are being compared?

a)

The cat and its prey

b)

The cat and its shadow

c)

The cat and a shadow

d)

The prey and its shadow

151.

Explain the meaning of the following sentence.


The hug was like a soft blanket, wrapping Simone in warmth.

a)

This means that Simone was actually wrapped in a blanket.

b)

This means that Simone had a fever.

c)

This means that the hug made Simone feel warm and cared for.

d)

This means that Simone doesn’t like to be hugged.

152.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

a)

Her eyes shone through the darkness.

b)

Her eyes looked like mine.

c)

Her eyes were two full moons.

d)

Her eyes were as bright as diamonds.

153.

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

a)

The thunder was loud.

b)

The thunder boomed and rumbled.

c)

The thunder growled, and the windows shook.

d)

The thunder growled like a group of grizzly bears.

154.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that ________.

a)

uses the words “like” or “as” but doesn’t compare things

b)

compares things without using the words “like” or “as”

c)

gives a nonhuman thing human traits

d)

uses a word that sounds like what it means

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