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Q2T2 Grammar Test Preview 25/26

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 52mins

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1.

What is the best way to combine the two following sentences into a compound sentence?

Mya spent the entire morning concerned about Ella. She imagined how difficult it must be to start a new job at different company.

a)

Mya spent the entire morning concerned about Ella; she imagined how difficult it must be to start a new job at different company.

b)

Mya spent the entire morning concerned about Ella and she imagined how difficult it must be to start a new job at different company.

c)

Mya spent the entire morning concerned about Ella, and imagined how difficult it must be to start a new job at different company.

d)

No change needed; correct as written

2.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence?

Liam and Sarah quickly understood that Marcus was just as nervous about meeting them as they had been about him.

a)

preposition

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

3.

 Which type of figurative language is used in the following sentence?

Eli felt as anxious as a deer in headlights as people hurried past him in the crowded lobby.

a)

metaphor

b)

alliteration

c)

simile

d)

onomatopoeia

4.

Which words would BEST replace the figurative language “...the wind howled through the trees like a wolf” and still have the same meaning?

a)

The wind whispered through the trees like a ghost.

b)

The wind roared through the trees like a lion.

c)

The wind hummed through the trees like a bee.

d)

The wind sighed through the trees like a breeze.

5.

What change, if any, should be made to the following sentence? 

“Hello my name is Jeran” he said to Dylan, once he got to the PlayPlace at McDonald's.

a)

No change

b)

“Hello my name is Jeran,” he said to Dylan once he got to the PlayPlace at McDonald's.

c)

“Hello, my name is Jeran” he said to Dylan, once he got to the PlayPlace at McDonald's.

d)

“Hello, my name is Jeran,” he said to Dylan once he got to the PlayPlace at McDonald's.

6.

What part of speech are the underlined words in the following sentence?

She bought a gift for her friend as a token of appreciation.

a)

prepositions

b)

verbs

c)

adjectives

d)

adverbs

7.

Which of the following sentences is the best example of a complex sentence?

a)

Although Sarah was tired, she stayed up late to finish her book.

b)

The dog barked loudly and ran under the couch to hide from the person at the door.

c)

The painting was splashed with shades of blue, red, and yellow, and it had a slightly crooked frame.

d)

We need to practice for the school play, or we’ll forget our lines.

8.

Which example shows the dialogue below written correctly?

"Yes totally hilarious", he replied.

a)

No change needed; correct as written

b)

"Yes, totally hilarious" he replied.

c)

"Yes, totally hilarious," he replied.

d)

"Yes totally hilarious?" he replied.

9.

In the sentence below, what does the use of the hyperbole help the reader to understand?

Ms. Gilbert told the students to study for their test a billion times!

a)

where the students should go

b)

the amount of times

c)

how Ms. Gilbert is feeling

d)

how hard the test will be

10.

What part of the plot introduces characters, the setting, includes background information for the reader to understand the story, and leads to the conflict?

a)

conflict

b)

exposition

c)

climax

d)

resolution

11.

What part of the plot is the turning point or moment of truth in the story and changes the direction of the conflict (leads to the solution)?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

falling action

d)

climax

12.

Sophie watched as Liam hurried across the park, his eyes fixed on the clock. He was late, and she knew he hated being late. She shifted uncomfortably on the bench, her fingers nervously tapping the edge of her book. Across from her, Emma sat with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the ground, lost in thought. Sophie could tell something was bothering her, but Emma wasn’t one to talk about it. Sophie wanted to ask, but she didn’t want to push. The tension in the air thickened as the minutes passed, each one making Sophie more anxious.

According to the story above, which statement best describes the point of view?

a)

First Person from the perspective of Sophie

b)

Third Person Limited from the perspective of Liam

c)

Third Person Limited from the perspective of Sophie

d)

Third Person Omniscient from Sophie and Emma’s perspective

13.

Sophie watched as Liam hurried across the park, his eyes fixed on the clock. He was late, and she knew he hated being late. She shifted uncomfortably on the bench, her fingers nervously tapping the edge of her book. Across from her, Emma sat with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the ground, lost in thought. Sophie could tell something was bothering her, but Emma wasn’t one to talk about it. Sophie wanted to ask, but she didn’t want to push. The tension in the air thickened as the minutes passed, each one making Sophie more anxious.

Which detail from the passage best supports the author’s perspective that Emma was upset or troubled?

a)

"The tension in the air thickened as the minutes passed, each one making Sophie more anxious."

b)

"Sophie watched as Liam hurried across the park, his eyes fixed on the clock."

c)

"Emma sat with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the ground, lost in thought."

d)

"She shifted uncomfortably on the bench, her fingers nervously tapping the edge of her book."

14.

1) Sophie watched as Liam hurried across the park, his eyes fixed on the clock. 2)He was late, and she knew he hated being late. 3) She shifted uncomfortably on the bench, her fingers nervously tapping the edge of her book. 4)Across from her, Emma sat with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the ground, lost in thought. 5) Sophie could tell something was bothering her, but Emma wasn’t one to talk about it. 6)Sophie wanted to ask, but she didn’t want to push. 7)The tension in the air thickened as the minutes passed, each one making Sophie more anxious.

What is the best paraphrase of sentences 5-7?

a)

Sophie could tell something was bothering her, but Emma wasn’t one to talk about it. Sophie wanted to ask, but she didn’t want to push. The tension in the air thickened as the minutes passed, each one making Sophie more anxious.

b)

Sophie could sense something was troubling her, though Emma wasn’t one to open up. Sophie considered asking, but didn’t want to pry. As the minutes ticked by, the tension grew, making Sophie feel increasingly uneasy.

c)

Sophie could feel something was bothering her, but Emma wasn’t one to talk about it. Sophie considered asking, but she didn’t want to push. The tension in the air thickened and made Sophie anxious.

d)

Sophie knew Emma was mad at Liam because Sophie was sitting next to her. Emma had her arms crossed and her gaze fixed on the ground.

15.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence?

She continued to wonder what it would be like to perform on the old stage in front of a crowd.

a)

preposition

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

16.

Which of the following sentences is the best example of a compound sentence?

a)

She continued to wonder what it would be like to finally learn how to play the guitar.

b)

We have to finish our reading assignment tonight, or we won’t be ready for the quiz tomorrow.

c)

If Maya had baked cookies for him, he would share them with his friends, too.

d)

Jamal was determined to help Kevin catch up in math the next day and would tutor him after school for the rest of the year.