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2nd MP Grammar Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 27mins

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1.

In the sentence "Each of the students must bring their own lunch," identify the pronoun-antecedent agreement error and correct it.

a)

Change "their" to "his or her"

b)

Change "students" to "student"

c)

Change "Each" to "All"

d)

No error

2.

Which sentence correctly demonstrates pronoun-antecedent agreement?

a)

Neither of the boys brought their book.

b)

Everyone should make sure they have their ticket.

c)

Each of the girls has her own locker.

d)

Somebody left their umbrella in the classroom.

3.

Rewrite the sentence to correct the pronoun-antecedent agreement: "The committee made their decision after much debate."

a)

The committee made its decision after much debate.

b)

The committee made their decisions after much debate.

c)

The committee made his decision after much debate.

d)

The committee made her decision after much debate.

4.

In the sentence "If anyone calls, tell them I am not available," identify the pronoun-antecedent agreement error and correct it.

a)

Change "them" to "him or her"

b)

Change "anyone" to "everyone"

c)

Change "them" to "it"

d)

No error

5.

Choose the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

a)

Each of the players must submit their registration form.

b)

Neither of the teachers has their own classroom.

c)

Every student should do their homework.

d)

Someone left his or her backpack in the library.

6.

Identify the error in pronoun-antecedent agreement in the sentence: "The team celebrated their victory with a party."

a)

Change "team" to "teams"

b)

Change "their" to "its"

c)

Change "victory" to "victories"

d)

No error

7.

Which of the following sentences has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?

a)

The jury reached its verdict after a long deliberation.

b)

Each of the students has their own locker.

c)

The family is proud of its heritage.

d)

Neither of the options is without its flaws.

8.

Correct the pronoun-antecedent agreement in the sentence: "Somebody forgot their jacket in the classroom."

a)

Somebody forgot his or her jacket in the classroom.

b)

Somebody forgot its jacket in the classroom.

c)

Somebody forgot their jackets in the classroom.

d)

Somebody forgot his jacket in the classroom.

9.

In the sentence "The orchestra tuned their instruments before the concert," identify the pronoun-antecedent agreement error and correct it.

a)

Change "orchestra" to "orchestras"

b)

Change "their" to "its"

c)

Change "instruments" to "instrument"

d)

No error

10.

Which sentence correctly demonstrates pronoun-antecedent agreement?

a)

Every one of the dogs has their own collar.

b)

Each of the players must bring their own equipment.

c)

Someone left their phone on the table.

d)

Neither of the girls forgot her homework.

11.

Rewrite the sentence to correct the pronoun-antecedent agreement: "The company announced their new policy yesterday."

a)

The company announced its new policy yesterday.

b)

The company announced their new policies yesterday.

c)

The company announced his new policy yesterday.

d)

The company announced her new policy yesterday.

12.

Identify the error in pronoun-antecedent agreement in the sentence: "Neither of the books have their cover intact."

a)

Change "books" to "book"

b)

Change "have" to "has"

c)

Change "their" to "its"

d)

No error

13.

Choose the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

a)

Each of the employees must submit their report by Friday.

b)

Everyone should bring their own lunch.

c)

Either of the options is acceptable in its own way.

d)

Somebody left their keys on the desk.

14.

In the sentence "The team members gave their best performance," identify the pronoun-antecedent agreement error and correct it.

a)

Change "team members" to "team member"

b)

Change "their" to "its"

c)

Change "performance" to "performances"

d)

No error

15.

Correct the pronoun-antecedent agreement in the sentence: "Anybody can join the club if they pay the fee."

a)

Anybody can join the club if he or she pays the fee.

b)

Anybody can join the club if it pays the fee.

c)

Anybody can join the club if they pays the fee.

d)

Anybody can join the club if he pays the fee.

16.

A ​ (a)   must agree in ​ (b)   (singular or plural) with its ​ (c)   ​ or the word to which it refers. This is called ​ (d)   agreement.

Choose from the below words
antecedent
pronoun
number
pronoun-antecedent
17.

Which of the sentences below contains a vague pronoun?

a)

Mom and Lauren ate dinner together.

b)

Mom gave Lauren her dinner.

c)

Mom ate Lauren's dinner.

d)

Mom and Lauren love Mexican food.

18.

Which of the sentences contains a vague pronoun?

a)

Marcus told his brother that he had lost weight.

b)

Henry went to the park with his friends.

c)

Although the snow storm was raging, it didn't stop the kids from playing outside.

d)

Everyone in the stands went crazy when the basketball player hit the buzzer beater.

19.
Which one does NOT a vague pronoun?
a)
Although the bike hit the tree, it was not damaged.
b)
The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.
c)
Even though Jane invited Sue to the party, she was still upset.
d)
My aunt visited Paula; it was the first time she had ever left the state. 
20.
 Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
a)
Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.
b)
The puppet show performed by Henry was undoubtedly his best creation yet.
c)
The dog ate all the food in its bowl and all the food in the kitty's bowl too.
d)
My dad spent the entire afternoon raking up all the leaves in our front and backyard.
21.
 Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
a)
Every Sunday, my mother spends her entire afternoon ironing clothes.
b)
All of the clowns in the circus are asking for a raise next season.
c)
Eli is always thinking about computers; it seems to be his only interest.
d)
The loggers chopped down every tree with their machines--except for one ash.
22.

Is there a vague pronoun? The baseball went over the fence, and the players couldn't find it.

a)

Yes

b)

No

23.

Is there a vague pronoun? The baseball and glove went over the fence, but the players couldn't find it.

a)

Yes

b)

No

24.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

a)

After I finish my homework

b)

Because it was raining

c)

She went to the store

d)

While I was sleeping

25.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

a)

I love to read books

b)

Although it was late

c)

He plays soccer

d)

She is a talented singer

26.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

a)

While I was studying

b)

Because it's cold outside

c)

He likes to play basketball

d)

After she finished her dinner

27.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

a)

Before I go to bed

b)

Although it's hot outside

c)

They went to the movies

d)

While he was cooking

28.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

a)

I enjoy playing soccer

b)

When it rains

c)

He is a talented musician

d)

She sings beautifully

29.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

a)

While I was eating

b)

She dances gracefully

c)

Because it was raining

d)

After the movie

30.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

a)

She loves to read books

b)

After he finished his lunch

c)

They are going to the beach

d)

We should run to class

31.

This is an independent clause:

He baked a cake

a)

True

b)

False

32.

This is an independent clause:

She went to the store

a)

True

b)

False

33.

This is an independent clause:

Because it was raining

a)

True

b)

False

34.

This is an independent clause:

I bought a new pair of shoes

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Ginny, Marshall, Steve, and Fran, went camping last weekend.

b)

Ginny, Marshall, Steve, and Fran went camping last weekend.

c)

Ginny, Marshall, Steve and Fran went camping last weekend.

36.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

My friends and I rented a movie, popped popcorn, and baked cookies last night.

b)

My friends and I rented a movie popped popcorn, and baked cookies last night.

c)

My friends and I rented a movie, popped popcorn and baked cookies last night.

37.

Which sentences uses commas correctly?

a)

Don't forget to bring a hat, a towel, and sunscreen to the lake.

b)

Don't forget to bring a hat, a towel and sunscreen to the lake.

c)

Don't forget to bring a hat a towel and sunscreen, to the lake.

38.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

This semester he is taking Spanish, English, math, & science at the university.

b)

This semester he is taking Spanish English, math, and science at the university.

c)

This semester he is taking Spanish, English, math, and science at school.

39.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

This weekend, Ms. Surface's dogs went for a walk, went to Starbucks and got a pup cup.

b)

This weekend, Ms. Surface's dogs went for a walk, went to, Starbucks, and got a pup cup.

c)

This weekend, Ms. Surface's dogs went for a walk, went to Starbucks, and got a pup cup.

40.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Marty walks the dogs cooks, and cleans.

b)

Marty walks the dogs, cooks and cleans.

c)

Marty walks the dogs, cooks, and cleans.

41.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.

b)

I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.

c)

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

42.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.
b)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.
c)
Sally is sweet pretty and nice.
43.

Which of the sentences below, separates the items using commas correctly?

a)

Mrs. Johnson asked us to put away our Chromebooks get out our books and turn to page 109.

b)

Mrs. Johnson asked us to put away, our Chromebooks, get out, our books, and turn to page 109.

c)

Mrs. Tallman asked us to put away our Chromebooks, get out our books, and turn to page 109.

44.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I like to read about lions tigers and elephants.

b)

I like to read about lions, tigers, and elephants.

c)

I like to read, about lions tigers, and elephants.

45.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jim likes to eat pizza french fries and cotton candy.

b)

Jim likes to eat pizza, french fries, and cotton candy.

c)

Jim likes to eat pizza french, fries and, cotton candy,.