Worksheets7th Chapter 3 Test: Writing Skills
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Meanwhile, coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil.
Meanwhile
However
Consequently
Therefore
Be sure to clean the tray well after you are done.
__________
chronological
spatial
none
Above the box you should hang the bucket of water.
Above
Below
Inside
Beside
Now praise your dog at the exact moment it sits.
chronological
spatial
alphabetical
random
Underline the best transition word or phrase to complete each sentence. The substance is light, (finally yet) it acts as a strong bonding agent.
finally
yet
Pick the best transition word or phrase to complete each sentence. (In conclusion Because), all you need is a little patience to complete these steps.
In conclusion
Because
Pick the best transition word or phrase to complete each sentence. Use deck screws (instead then) if you are concerned that nails will not hold.
instead
then
Remove any loose tiles first (because likewise) they can cause someone to trip.
because
likewise
Choose the best transition word or phrase to complete each sentence. Select a hardwood, (additionally namely), oak, mahogany, or teak.
additionally
namely
The traffic is expected to be heavy; (for this reason nevertheless), many stayed home.
for this reason
nevertheless
The word or words each underlined adverb clause modifies: The jelly leaked everywhere because the cold jar had cracked in the hot water.
jelly
leaked
everywhere
cold jar
In the sentence "If you do the laundry now, the clothes will be clean in the morning", which word or words does the underlined adverb clause modify?
the laundry
the clothes
in the morning
do the laundry now
Which word or words is modified by the underlined adverb clause in the sentence: "Skippy has been working as a guide dog since he completed his training."?
Skippy
has been working
as a guide dog
has been working as a guide dog
the word or words each underlined adverb clause modifies. After the old barn’s roof caved in, the park committee determined it a hazard.
determined
the park committee
it
hazard
17. In the sentence "All of us can go to the show if Scott gets enough tickets," the underlined adverb clause modifies which word?
All of us
can
go
show
the word or words that the underlined adverb clause 'Unless the sky clears soon' modifies:
Unless the sky clears soon, we should change our plans.
the sky
clears
change our plans
plans
the word or words each underlined adverb clause modifies in the sentence: 'Whisk the egg whites briskly until they form stiff peaks.'
whisk
egg whites
briskly
stiff peaks
Underline the adverb clause in the sentence 'Lydia stirred the bubbling sauce until her arms ached' and circle the word it modifies.
until her arms ached; modifies stirred
bubbling sauce; modifies stirred
Lydia; modifies ached
stirred; modifies sauce
The adverb clause in the sentence "The kids bolted for the door once they heard Dad’s car in the driveway" is "once they heard Dad’s car in the driveway", and it modifies the verb "bolted".
once they heard Dad’s car in the driveway; modifies bolted
once they heard Dad’s car in the driveway; modifies door
The kids bolted for the door; modifies heard
The kids bolted for the door; modifies car
Identify the adverb clause in the sentence: "Because she was running late for school, Jillian made toast for breakfast."
Because she was running late for school
Jillian made toast for breakfast
for breakfast
running late for school
Identify the adverb clause in the sentence and the word it modifies in the following: Close the tent flap before it starts to rain.
Adverb clause: 'before it starts to rain' (modifies 'flap')
Adverb clause: 'before it starts to rain' (modifies 'tent')
Adverb clause: 'it starts to rain' (modifies 'flap')
Adverb clause: 'it starts to rain' (modifies 'tent')
Find the adverb clause in the sentence 'You start the timer while I carefully place the pie in the oven.'
while I carefully place the pie in the oven
You start the timer
the pie in the oven
carefully place the pie
25. Identify the adverb clause and the word it modifies in the sentence: "Trudy will most likely mail this package when she goes to the bank."
Adverb clause: 'when she goes to the bank' modifies the verb 'mail'.
Adverb clause: 'when she goes to the bank' modifies the subject 'Trudy'.
Adverb clause: 'mail this package' modifies the verb 'goes'.
Adverb clause: 'this package' modifies the adverb 'most likely'.
26. Select the adverb clause in the following sentence: Before you use the hammer, put on your safety goggles.
Before you use the hammer
put on your safety goggles
the hammer
your safety goggles
In the sentence "So that we sing the final note in unison, watch the conductor closely," identify the adverb clause and the word it modifies.
Adverb clause: "So that we sing the final note in unison"; it modifies the verb "watch".
Adverb clause: "watch the conductor closely"; it modifies the verb "sing".
Adverb clause: "we sing the final note in unison"; it modifies the noun "conductor".
Both parts are adverb clauses modifying the entire sentence.
the definition that matches the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. We knew it was Frisky by the gray markings on his muzzle.
the end of a firearm
the part of the head of an animal that includes the mouth, nose, and jaws
to restrain from speech
the definition that matches the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. Ted’s trick seemed to confound the audience.
to perplex or amaze
to contradict or refute
to mistake as identical
the definition that matches the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. The nest of tables at the garage sale caught Mom’s eye.
a. a pocket-like structure formed by birds
b. a snug retreat or refuge
c. a set of things lying or set close together or within one another
the definition that matches the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. It was considered bad form to refuse to play backgammon with my father.
a. a dummy used for fitting or displaying clothing
b. the shape of a thing or person
c. a way of behaving, as judged by social standards
the definition that matches the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. He got a bigger coat when the old one started to bind in the shoulders.
to join together by legal means
to chafe or restrict
to fasten within a cover
Identify the adverb clause in the sentence and the word it modifies: "She will call you as soon as she arrives."
Adverb clause: 'as soon as she arrives'; modifies 'call'
Adverb clause: 'she will call you'; modifies 'arrives'
Adverb clause: 'she will call you'; modifies 'soon'
Adverb clause: 'as soon as she arrives'; modifies 'you'
Choose the best transition word or phrase to complete the sentence: The weather was terrible; (however, therefore), we decided to go hiking.
therefore
however
Underline the adverb clause in the sentence 'He stayed up late because he had a lot of work to finish' and circle the word it modifies.
because he had a lot of work to finish; modifies stayed
He stayed up late; modifies finish
because he had a lot of work to finish; modifies late
He stayed up late; modifies work
Identify the adverb clause in the sentence: "After the rain stopped, we went for a walk in the park."
the rain stopped
in the park
we went for a walk
After the rain stopped
Choose the best transition word or phrase to complete the sentence: The project was challenging; (nevertheless, consequently), we managed to complete it on time.
nevertheless
consequently
In the sentence "The cat hid under the bed because it was scared of the thunder," which word or words does the underlined adverb clause modify?
scared of the thunder
under the bed
hid
the cat
Chronological order has to do with
description
problems and solutions
comparing and contrasting
time
Which event does NOT make sense as part of the sequence?
First, I went to the park.
Then, I went to the store.
I did not want to go to the doctor.
Lastly, I went back home.
Two other names for chronological order are
final cause
time order
initial cause
sequencial order
Which order of writing puts things in order of space?
chronological
spatial
order of importance
logical
Which order of writing puts things in categories?
chronological
spatial
order of importance
logical
