WorksheetsGrammar Test/Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following represents a part of a sentence that can stand alone?
a)
Independent Clause
b)
Coordinating Conjunction
c)
Comma
d)
Semicolon
e)
Dependent Clause
2.
Which of the following joins together two words and modifies the word after it?
a)
Hyphen
b)
Coordinating Conjunction
c)
Comma
d)
Semicolon
e)
Dependent Clause
3.
Which of the following joins together two independent clauses and is paired with a comma?
a)
Coordinating Conjunction
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Dependent Clause
e)
Predicate
4.
Which of the following represents the Who or What of a sentence?
a)
Subject
b)
Coordinating Conjunction
c)
Comma
d)
Semicolon
e)
Dependent Clause
5.
Which of the following represents consistency within the sentence (meaning everything looks the same)?
a)
Parallel Structure
b)
Coordinating Conjunction
c)
Comma
d)
Semicolon
e)
Dependent Clause
6.
Which of the following can join together two independent clauses and replaces a coordinating conjunction? (Two answers)
a)
Semicolon
b)
Dash
c)
Coordinating Conjunction
d)
Comma
e)
Dependent Clause
7.
Students protested the new dress code while marching downtown.
a)
Independent Clause
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Parallel Structure
d)
Gerund Phrase
8.
Relationships can be troublesome among young people, but honesty is a great conduit for a healthy partnership.
a)
Independent Clause
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Infinitive Phrase
d)
Noun Phrase
9.
Fighting between dogs is not unusual, but it should not be encouraged as a resolution to behavioral problems.
a)
Adjective Phrase
b)
Gerund Phrase
c)
Infinitive Phrase
d)
Noun Phrase
10.
Teachers love to teach their content areas; however, some suffer from exhaustion after years of teaching.
a)
Adjective Phrase
b)
Gerund Phrase
c)
Infinitive Phrase
d)
Noun Phrase
11.
On the weekends, Mr. News loves watching sports, playing with his daughter, running errands, and relaxing.
a)
Adjective Phrase
b)
Parallel Structure
c)
Infinitive Phrase
d)
Noun Phrase
12.
Commas should be used when the dependent clause comes before the independent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Parallel structure is necessary for each sentence and paragraph.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Dashes and semicolons can be used in place of commas with a coordinating conjunction.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
FANBOYS represents FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Every sentence needs a subject and a predicate.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Choose the sentence without grammatical errors.
a)
While looking for sand dollars Samantha found actual money left by sun bathers.
b)
Harley was not trying to be impolite, though he was rather rude.
c)
After climbing the ladder to the roof, John noticed he was afraid of heights.
d)
Marcy was not thrilled about her grade but she chose not to argue with her teacher.
18.
Choose the sentence without grammatical errors.
a)
Snow causes all sorts of trouble for drivers; it might be the hardest terrain to drive in.
b)
Skiing downhill; I fell forward and slid twenty feet.
c)
Chicken and waffles is a great meal; for eating after wintery day.
d)
Solemnly; we tread across the ice knowing the journey was useless.
19.
Choose the sentence without grammatical errors.
a)
Boston - Massachusetts - is a rival sports town for most northern cities.
b)
The team was gracious in defeat - willingly shaking hands with the opponents after the game.
c)
The star player for our local team - John Smith - was injured during practice today.
d)
I cannot - comprehend our undefeated season.
20.
Choose the sentence without grammatical errors.
a)
Journeying across the land, the pioneers saw beautiful views, ate delicious meals, and found a new home.
b)
All across the world, people find time to spend with family, cooking for friends, and to love their significant others.
c)
While we like staying home, our neighbors often go hiking, camping, and to fish in the lake.
d)
In case you missed it, you can buy property in the mountains, on the beach, or find a house in town.
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