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Worksheets7th Grade 2nd Semester Grammar Check
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 40mins
Identify the sentence as simple, compound, or complex. "Black Friday has become synonymous with massive sales and shopping frenzies."
Simple
Compound
Complex
Identify the sentence as simple, compound, or complex. "Critics believe that prioritizing shopping undermines the spirit of the holiday, but many retailers support Thanksgiving shopping."
Simple
Compound
Complex
Identify the sentence as simple, compound, or complex. "The history of Black Friday dates back to the early 1960s when police in Philadelphia used the term to describe the chaos that ensued the day after Thanksgiving."
Simple
Compound
Complex
There is no school next week.
We should go to the beach.
Josh played the song again because it is his favorite.
Ms. Krieg won American Idol, so he was very happy.
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinate clause correctly?
Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.
Despite it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.
Because it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.
Even though it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.
Which of the sentences below is a COMPOUND sentence?
Soccer and softball are my favorite sports.
Because we have a science test, we should study our notes.
Running for 2 miles at least 5 times a week is my goal.
Halloween is my favorite holiday, but Christmas is Ms. White's favorite.
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
Elizabeth is an excellent debater and plans to join her school's debate team.
comma after debater
comma after and
comma after join
no comma needed
Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a series?
I need you to pick up eggs, milk and bread.
I need you to pick up eggs milk, and bread.
I need you to pick up eggs, milk, and bread.
I need you to pick up eggs milk and bread.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas after an introductory phrase.
After dinner we went for a walk.
After dinner, we went for a walk.
After dinner, we, went for a walk.
After, dinner we went for a walk.
Select the sentence that correctly uses commas with nonrestrictive elements.
My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.
My brother who lives in New York is visiting us next week.
My brother who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.
My brother, who lives in New York is visiting us, next week.
Identify the correct use of commas in a compound-complex sentence.
Although it was raining, she went for a walk, and she enjoyed the fresh air.
Although it was raining she went for a walk, and she enjoyed the fresh air.
Although it was raining, she went for a walk and, she enjoyed the fresh air.
Although it was raining, she went for a walk and she enjoyed the fresh air.
Select the correct sentence that uses commas with nonrestrictive elements in a complex sentence.
My sister, who is a talented musician, and who lives in Chicago, will perform tonight.
My sister who is a talented musician, and who lives in Chicago will perform tonight.
My sister who is a talented musician and who lives in Chicago, will perform tonight.
My sister, who is a talented musician and lives in Chicago, will perform tonight.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
The concert was canceled, we decided to go to a movie.
The concert was canceled; we decided to go to a movie.
The concert was canceled we decided to go to a movie.
The concert was canceled, because we decided to go to a movie.
Evaluate the sentences and choose the one that correctly uses commas in a series including introductory elements.
Before the meeting, please prepare your report, check the figures, and review the agenda.
Before the meeting please prepare your report, check the figures and review the agenda.
Before the meeting, please prepare your report check the figures, and review the agenda.
Before the meeting please prepare your report check the figures and review the agenda.
Identify the correct use of commas in a compound sentence with additional descriptive phrases.
She loves to travel, and, despite her busy schedule, she finds time to explore new places.
She loves to travel and, despite her busy schedule, she finds time to explore new places.
She loves to travel, and despite her busy schedule, she finds time to explore new places.
She loves to travel and despite her busy schedule she finds time to explore new places.
Select the correct sentence that uses commas to separate multiple adjectives describing a noun.
She wore a beautiful, long, red dress.
She wore a beautiful long red dress.
She wore a beautiful, long red dress.
She wore a, beautiful, long, red dress.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas in a list where items themselves contain commas.
On my trip, I visited Paris, France, Berlin, Germany and Rome, Italy.
On my trip, I visited Paris, France; Berlin, Germany; and Rome, Italy.
On my trip, I visited Paris France, Berlin Germany, and Rome Italy.
On my trip, I visited Paris, France Berlin, Germany and Rome, Italy.
Select the correct sentence (hint: this is a tricky interrupters question).
My cousin, who just graduated from university, is coming to visit.
My cousin who just graduated from university is coming to visit.
My cousin who just graduated from university, is coming to visit.
My cousin, who just graduated from university is coming to visit.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas with coordinate adjectives.
The cold, rainy day spoiled our picnic plans.
The cold rainy day spoiled our picnic plans.
The cold, rainy, day spoiled our picnic plans.
The, cold, rainy day spoiled our picnic plans.
Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.
Paris and Italy and Germany and China.
No change
Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.
Paris Italy, Germany and China.
The tree is very tall old and green.
very tall, old, and green.
very, tall, old, and green.
very tall old, and green.
No change
NASA would gather data; and the Space Shuttle would work on returning spaceships intact from space journeys.
No change
gather data. And the
gather data, and the
gather data, the
Sorry we do not have enough room.
No change
Sorry, we do not have enough room.
Sorry. We do not have enough room.
Sorry - we do not have enough room.
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.
In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.
In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.
In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
Hey, I think I know you.
Hey, I think I know you?
Hey; I think I know you.
Hey I think I know you.
Where does the comma go: We need to make dinner before six o'clock.
After the word Dinner.
After the word Before.
After the word Need
A comma is not needed.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.
The weather today will be cool ____ rainy.
but
, and
and
, yet
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I decided to decorate the Christmas tree even though I was tired.
I decided to decorate the Christmas tree, even though I was tired.
I decided to decorate the Christmas tree; even though I was tired.
I decided to decorate the Christmas tree --even though I was tired.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
This is the very last homework assignment for the semester!
This is the very, last homework assignment for the semester!
This is the very last, homework assignment for the semester!
This is the very last and homework assignment for the semester!
