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7th Chapter 3 Test: Writing Skills

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Meanwhile, coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil.

a)

Meanwhile

b)

However

c)

Consequently

d)

Therefore

2.

Be sure to clean the tray well after you are done.

a)

__________

b)

chronological

c)

spatial

d)

none

3.

Above the box you should hang the bucket of water.

a)

Above

b)

Below

c)

Inside

d)

Beside

4.

Now praise your dog at the exact moment it sits.

a)

chronological

b)

spatial

c)

alphabetical

d)

random

5.

Underline the best transition word or phrase to complete each sentence. The substance is light, (finally yet) it acts as a strong bonding agent.

a)

finally

b)

yet

6.

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.

a)

In conclusion

b)

Because

7.

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.

a)

instead

b)

then

8.

Remove any loose tiles first (because likewise) they can cause someone to trip.

a)

because

b)

likewise

9.

Choose the best transition word or phrase to complete each sentence. Select a hardwood, (additionally namely), oak, mahogany, or teak.

a)

additionally

b)

namely

10.

The traffic is expected to be heavy; (for this reason nevertheless), many stayed home.

a)

for this reason

b)

nevertheless

11.

The word or words each underlined adverb clause modifies: The jelly leaked everywhere because the cold jar had cracked in the hot water.

a)

jelly

b)

leaked

c)

everywhere

d)

cold jar

12.

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?

a)

the laundry

b)

the clothes

c)

in the morning

d)

do the laundry now

13.

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."?

a)

Skippy

b)

has been working

c)

as a guide dog

d)

has been working as a guide dog

14.

the word or words each underlined adverb clause modifies. After the old barn’s roof caved in, the park committee determined it a hazard.

a)

determined

b)

the park committee

c)

it

d)

hazard

15.

17. In the sentence "All of us can go to the show if Scott gets enough tickets," the underlined adverb clause modifies which word?

a)

All of us

b)

can

c)

go

d)

show

16.

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.

a)

the sky

b)

clears

c)

change our plans

d)

plans

17.

the word or words each underlined adverb clause modifies in the sentence: 'Whisk the egg whites briskly until they form stiff peaks.'

a)

whisk

b)

egg whites

c)

briskly

d)

stiff peaks

18.

Underline the adverb clause in the sentence 'Lydia stirred the bubbling sauce until her arms ached' and circle the word it modifies.

a)

until her arms ached; modifies stirred

b)

bubbling sauce; modifies stirred

c)

Lydia; modifies ached

d)

stirred; modifies sauce

19.

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".

a)

once they heard Dad’s car in the driveway; modifies bolted

b)

once they heard Dad’s car in the driveway; modifies door

c)

The kids bolted for the door; modifies heard

d)

The kids bolted for the door; modifies car

20.

Identify the adverb clause in the sentence: "Because she was running late for school, Jillian made toast for breakfast."

a)

Because she was running late for school

b)

Jillian made toast for breakfast

c)

for breakfast

d)

running late for school

21.

Identify the adverb clause in the sentence and the word it modifies in the following: Close the tent flap before it starts to rain.

a)

Adverb clause: 'before it starts to rain' (modifies 'flap')

b)

Adverb clause: 'before it starts to rain' (modifies 'tent')

c)

Adverb clause: 'it starts to rain' (modifies 'flap')

d)

Adverb clause: 'it starts to rain' (modifies 'tent')

22.

Find the adverb clause in the sentence 'You start the timer while I carefully place the pie in the oven.'

a)

while I carefully place the pie in the oven

b)

You start the timer

c)

the pie in the oven

d)

carefully place the pie

23.

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."

a)

Adverb clause: 'when she goes to the bank' modifies the verb 'mail'.

b)

Adverb clause: 'when she goes to the bank' modifies the subject 'Trudy'.

c)

Adverb clause: 'mail this package' modifies the verb 'goes'.

d)

Adverb clause: 'this package' modifies the adverb 'most likely'.

24.

26. Select the adverb clause in the following sentence: Before you use the hammer, put on your safety goggles.

a)

Before you use the hammer

b)

put on your safety goggles

c)

the hammer

d)

your safety goggles

25.

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.

a)

Adverb clause: "So that we sing the final note in unison"; it modifies the verb "watch".

b)

Adverb clause: "watch the conductor closely"; it modifies the verb "sing".

c)

Adverb clause: "we sing the final note in unison"; it modifies the noun "conductor".

d)

Both parts are adverb clauses modifying the entire sentence.

26.

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.

a)

the end of a firearm

b)

the part of the head of an animal that includes the mouth, nose, and jaws

c)

to restrain from speech

27.

the definition that matches the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. Ted’s trick seemed to confound the audience.

a)

to perplex or amaze

b)

to contradict or refute

c)

to mistake as identical

28.

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. a pocket-like structure formed by birds

b)

b. a snug retreat or refuge

c)

c. a set of things lying or set close together or within one another

29.

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. a dummy used for fitting or displaying clothing

b)

b. the shape of a thing or person

c)

c. a way of behaving, as judged by social standards

30.

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.

a)

to join together by legal means

b)

to chafe or restrict

c)

to fasten within a cover

31.

Identify the adverb clause in the sentence and the word it modifies: "She will call you as soon as she arrives."

a)

Adverb clause: 'as soon as she arrives'; modifies 'call'

b)

Adverb clause: 'she will call you'; modifies 'arrives'

c)

Adverb clause: 'she will call you'; modifies 'soon'

d)

Adverb clause: 'as soon as she arrives'; modifies 'you'

32.

Choose the best transition word or phrase to complete the sentence: The weather was terrible; (however, therefore), we decided to go hiking.

a)

therefore

b)

however

33.

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.

a)

because he had a lot of work to finish; modifies stayed

b)

He stayed up late; modifies finish

c)

because he had a lot of work to finish; modifies late

d)

He stayed up late; modifies work

34.

Identify the adverb clause in the sentence: "After the rain stopped, we went for a walk in the park."

a)

the rain stopped

b)

in the park

c)

we went for a walk

d)

After the rain stopped

35.

Choose the best transition word or phrase to complete the sentence: The project was challenging; (nevertheless, consequently), we managed to complete it on time.

a)

nevertheless

b)

consequently

36.

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?

a)

scared of the thunder

b)

under the bed

c)

hid

d)

the cat

37.

Chronological order has to do with

a)

description

b)

problems and solutions

c)

comparing and contrasting

d)

time

38.

Which event does NOT make sense as part of the sequence?

a)

First, I went to the park.

b)

Then, I went to the store.

c)

I did not want to go to the doctor.

d)

Lastly, I went back home.

39.

Two other names for chronological order are

a)

final cause

b)

time order

c)

initial cause

d)

sequencial order

40.

Which order of writing puts things in order of space?

a)

chronological

b)

spatial

c)

order of importance

d)

logical

41.

Which order of writing puts things in categories?

a)

chronological

b)

spatial

c)

order of importance

d)

logical