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Grammar Intermediate Midterm 1 - Revision

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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1.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words for each sentence below. 1. A ____________________ sentence contains only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

fragment

2.

A ____________________ sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

a)

compound

b)

simple

c)

complex

d)

declarative

3.

Words like and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet are called ____________________ conjunctions.

a)

coordinating

b)

subordinating

c)

correlative

d)

adverbial

4.

The group of words that does not express a complete thought, often because it is missing a subject, a verb, or both, is called ____________________.

a)

a fragment

b)

a sentence

c)

a clause

d)

a phrase

5.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words for each sentence below. 5. ________________ conjunctions (because, although, if, when, since, etc.) introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship to the independent clause.

a)

Subordinating

b)

Coordinating

c)

Correlative

d)

Cumulative

6.

The smallest unit of grammar that expresses a complete thought and usually contains a subject and a predicate is a ____________________.

a)

sentence

b)

phrase

c)

clause

d)

word

7.

A ____________________ clause cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

a)

dependent

b)

independent

c)

relative

d)

coordinating

8.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words for each sentence below. 8. A comma ____________________ error occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma without a conjunction or semicolon.

a)

splice

b)

run-on

c)

fragment

d)

subject-verb

9.

A group of words that works as a single part of speech but does not contain both a subject and a verb is called a ____________________.

a)

phrase

b)

clause

c)

sentence

d)

paragraph

10.

When two or more sentences are joined without correct punctuation or conjunctions, the mistake is called a ____________________ sentence.

a)

run-on

b)

fragment

c)

compound

d)

complex

11.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words for each sentence below. 11. A ____________________ sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

compound

d)

imperative

12.

An ____________________ sentence shows strong feeling or emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

a)

exclamatory

b)

declarative

c)

interrogative

d)

imperative

13.

Verify the clause in CAPITAL letters by choosing the correct answers.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

14.

Verify the clause in CAPITAL letters by choosing the correct answers. 2. I will lend you the book AFTER I FINISH READING IT.

a)

A. Dependent clause

b)

B. Independent clause

15.

Verify the clause in CAPITAL letters by choosing the correct answers. 3. HE COMPLETED HIS HOMEWORK before going out to play.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

16.

Verify the clause in CAPITAL letters by choosing the correct answers. 4. I was waiting for the bus WHEN IT STARTED TO RAIN HEAVILY.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

17.

Verify the clause in CAPITAL letters by choosing the correct answers. 5. IF SHE STUDIES HARD, she will pass the exam with flying colors.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

18.

The students left the classroom AS SOON AS THE BELL RANG.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

19.

The teacher praised the student WHO HAD SCORED THE HIGHEST MARK.

a)

A. Dependent clause

b)

B. Independent clause

20.

I don’t know why he refused the scholarship THAT THE UNIVERSITY OFFERED HIM.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

21.

SHE DIDN’T JOIN US FOR LUNCH because she had another appointment.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

22.

Unless you practice regularly, YOU WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING SKILLS.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

23.

The doctor advised THAT HE SHOULD GET MORE REST.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

24.

12. THE CHILDREN PLAYED OUTSIDE until it got dark.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

25.

WHILE THEY WERE TRAVELING TO HANOI, they met many interesting people.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

26.

The book THAT YOU RECOMMENDED was really interesting.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

27.

I can’t remember the time WHEN WE FIRST MET.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

28.

BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS SO COLD, we decided to stay indoors.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

29.

The principal asked WHETHER THE STUDENTS HAD UNDERSTOOD THE NEW REGULATIONS.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

30.

If you finish your work early, HELP YOUR CLASSMATES WITH THEIRS.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

31.

He promised THAT HE WOULD HELP ME WITH THE PROJECT.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

32.

20. THEY WERE HAVING DINNER when the guests arrived.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

33.

The man WHO SOLD US THE HOUSE moved to another city.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

34.

I stayed at home SINCE I DIDN’T FEEL LIKE GOING OUT.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

35.

I don’t understand WHY SHE IS SO ANGRY.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

36.

I WANTED TO CALL HER IMMEDIATELY; however, my phone battery had died, and I had forgotten to bring the charger.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

37.

Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below. 1. She likes reading novels, but she doesn’t enjoy watching movies.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

38.

When the teacher entered the classroom, all the students immediately stopped talking.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

39.

The flowers in the garden bloom beautifully every spring.

a)

A. Simple sentence

b)

B. Compound sentence

c)

C. Complex sentence

d)

D. Fragment sentence

40.

Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below. Since you have already completed the report, you may leave early today.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

41.

Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below. 5. The football match was postponed due to heavy rain.

a)

A. Simple sentence

b)

B. Compound sentence

c)

C. Complex sentence

d)

D. Fragment sentence

42.

Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below. The concert was canceled, so we decided to go to the theater instead.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

43.

Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below. 7. Because I had forgotten my umbrella.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

44.

Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below. He stayed up late last night, yet he arrived at work on time this morning.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

45.

The car that my father bought last year is very expensive.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

46.

Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below. The children were playing in the park when it suddenly started raining heavily.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

47.

Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below. They studied hard for the exam, and they were rewarded with excellent results.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

48.

The man who lives next door is a famous musician.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

49.

The painting on the wall looks very old and valuable.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

50.

If you want to succeed in life, you must work very hard.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

51.

The restaurant serves delicious food, but the service is extremely slow.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

52.

While she was cooking dinner, the phone suddenly rang.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

53.

Because the store was closed, we couldn’t buy any groceries.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

54.

The dog barked loudly at the stranger who was standing outside the gate.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

55.

The meeting was very long; nevertheless, it was productive and useful.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

56.

Although the weather was cold and windy, we still went hiking in the mountains.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

57.

The book that I borrowed from the library last week turned out to be very interesting.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

58.

Because the movie that we wanted to watch at the cinema.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

59.

The train was delayed for two hours; therefore, many passengers missed their connecting flights at the airport.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

60.

The tall, old building at the corner of the busy street collapsed suddenly during the storm last night.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

61.

He doesn’t enjoy playing football, nor does he like watching basketball

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

62.

He spoke so softly that nobody in the large auditorium could hear what he was saying clearly.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

63.

A group of tired travelers carrying heavy backpacks walked slowly through the crowded marketplace.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

64.

I decided to stay at home last weekend because I had caught a cold.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

65.

Although I was very tired because I had studied all night, I still managed to complete the assignment.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

66.

Walking quickly through the crowded streets with no clear destination in mind

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Compound sentence

c)

Complex sentence

d)

Fragment sentence

67.

Which of the following is a suitable coordinating conjunction to join two simple sentences into one compound sentence?

a)

for

b)

because

c)

although

d)

since

68.

IV. Join the two simple sentences into one compound sentence by using a suitable coordinating conjunction "for, and, nor, but, or, so".
Which of the following correctly joins the sentences: "They bought some fresh vegetables at the market. They forgot to buy any fruit."?

a)

They bought some fresh vegetables at the market, but they forgot to buy any fruit.

b)

They bought some fresh vegetables at the market, and they forgot to buy any fruit.

c)

They bought some fresh vegetables at the market, so they forgot to buy any fruit.

d)

They bought some fresh vegetables at the market, for they forgot to buy any fruit.

69.

Choose the correct compound sentence formed by joining the two sentences with a suitable coordinating conjunction: You can read a novel in your free time. You can watch a movie with your friends.

a)

You can read a novel in your free time, or you can watch a movie with your friends.

b)

You can read a novel in your free time, for you can watch a movie with your friends.

c)

You can read a novel in your free time, nor you can watch a movie with your friends.

d)

You can read a novel in your free time, so you can watch a movie with your friends.

70.

IV. Choose the correct compound sentence formed by joining the two simple sentences using a suitable coordinating conjunction: The little boy didn’t eat his lunch. He wasn’t hungry at all.

a)

The little boy didn’t eat his lunch, for he wasn’t hungry at all.

b)

The little boy didn’t eat his lunch, and he wasn’t hungry at all.

c)

The little boy didn’t eat his lunch, but he wasn’t hungry at all.

d)

The little boy didn’t eat his lunch, so he wasn’t hungry at all.

71.

Join the two simple sentences into one compound sentence by using a suitable coordinating conjunction: We wanted to play football in the park. It started raining heavily.

a)

We wanted to play football in the park, but it started raining heavily.

b)

We wanted to play football in the park, and it started raining heavily.

c)

We wanted to play football in the park, so it started raining heavily.

d)

We wanted to play football in the park, for it started raining heavily.

72.

IV. Choose the correct compound sentence formed by joining the two simple sentences using a suitable coordinating conjunction: The restaurant was crowded. The service was very slow. A. The restaurant was crowded, so the service was very slow. B. The restaurant was crowded, and the service was very slow. C. The restaurant was crowded, but the service was very slow. D. The restaurant was crowded, for the service was very slow.

a)

The restaurant was crowded, so the service was very slow.

b)

The restaurant was crowded, and the service was very slow.

c)

The restaurant was crowded, but the service was very slow.

d)

The restaurant was crowded, for the service was very slow.

73.

Which of the following is a suitable coordinating conjunction to join two simple sentences into one compound sentence?

a)

for

b)

because

c)

although

d)

since

74.

Choose the correct compound sentence using a suitable coordinating conjunction: My mother made a delicious cake. She also prepared some fresh juice.

a)

My mother made a delicious cake, and she also prepared some fresh juice.

b)

My mother made a delicious cake, but she also prepared some fresh juice.

c)

My mother made a delicious cake, so she also prepared some fresh juice.

d)

My mother made a delicious cake, nor she also prepared some fresh juice.

75.

IV. Join the two simple sentences into one compound sentence by using a suitable coordinating conjunction "for, and, nor, but, or, so". Which of the following is the correct compound sentence? A. She didn’t call me yesterday, nor did she send me a message. B. She didn’t call me yesterday, but she didn’t send me a message either. C. She didn’t call me yesterday, so she didn’t send me a message either. D. She didn’t call me yesterday, for she didn’t send me a message either.

a)

She didn’t call me yesterday, nor did she send me a message.

b)

She didn’t call me yesterday, but she didn’t send me a message either.

c)

She didn’t call me yesterday, so she didn’t send me a message either.

d)

She didn’t call me yesterday, for she didn’t send me a message either.

76.

Which of the following is a suitable coordinating conjunction to join two simple sentences into one compound sentence?

a)

for

b)

because

c)

although

d)

since

77.

IV. Choose the correct compound sentence formed by joining the two simple sentences using a suitable coordinating conjunction: The weather was hot all afternoon. We decided to go swimming in the nearby river.

a)

The weather was hot all afternoon, so we decided to go swimming in the nearby river.

b)

The weather was hot all afternoon, but we decided to go swimming in the nearby river.

c)

The weather was hot all afternoon, nor did we decide to go swimming in the nearby river.

d)

The weather was hot all afternoon, for we decided to go swimming in the nearby river.

78.

IV. Choose the correct compound sentence formed by joining the two simple sentences using a suitable coordinating conjunction: We visited the museum in the morning. We spent the entire afternoon visiting the old town.

a)

We visited the museum in the morning, and we spent the entire afternoon visiting the old town.

b)

We visited the museum in the morning, nor we spent the entire afternoon visiting the old town.

c)

We visited the museum in the morning, or we spent the entire afternoon visiting the old town.

d)

We visited the museum in the morning, for we spent the entire afternoon visiting the old town.

79.

Which of the following is a suitable coordinating conjunction to join two simple sentences into one compound sentence?

a)

for

b)

because

c)

although

d)

since

80.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 1. I stayed at home ________________ it was raining heavily outside.

a)

since

b)

although

c)

whereas

d)

whenever

81.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 2. ________________ the teacher explained the problem clearly, some students still looked confused.

a)

Although

b)

Since

c)

Whenever

d)

That

82.

You should bring some extra money ________________ you need to buy something on the trip.

a)

in case

b)

even though

c)

unless

d)

because

83.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 4. He was very proud of the prize ________________ his team had won in the competition.

a)

that

b)

although

c)

since

d)

whereas

84.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 5. ________________ she was nervous, she gave an excellent presentation in front of the whole class.

a)

Although

b)

Since

c)

That

d)

Whereas

85.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 6. She was delighted to hear ________________ her essay had been selected as the best in the competition.

a)

that

b)

although

c)

since

d)

whereas

86.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 7. ________________ my sister loves classical music, I prefer pop songs.

a)

Whereas

b)

Since

c)

Although

d)

Whenever

87.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 8. ________________ the bus was late, the students had to wait at the stop for more than an hour.

a)

Since

b)

Although

c)

Whenever

d)

That

88.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 9. Call me ________________ you arrive at the hotel safely.

a)

whenever

b)

although

c)

since

d)

whereas

89.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 10. She was grateful ________________ her friends helped her move into her new apartment.

a)

that

b)

although

c)

since

d)

whereas

90.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 11. ________________ the movie was long, it kept the audience interested until the end.

a)

Although

b)

Since

c)

That

d)

Whereas

91.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 12. ________________ I read this book, I discover something new about the author’s ideas.

a)

Whenever

b)

Although

c)

Since

d)

Whereas

92.

The north of the country has cold winters, ________________ the south remains warm and sunny almost all year.

a)

whereas

b)

because

c)

unless

d)

since

93.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table.

a)

Whenever

b)

Unless

c)

Although

d)

Because

94.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

Unless

d)

Since

95.

Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table. (Table: although, since, that, whereas, in case, whenever) 16. Take your umbrella ________________ it rains while we are walking to the train station.

a)

in case

b)

although

c)

since

d)

whereas

96.

In the sentence "To learn a foreign language well requires patience and consistent practice," which part is the subject?

a)

To learn a foreign language well

b)

requires patience and consistent practice

c)

patience and consistent practice

d)

well requires patience

97.

VI. In the sentence "To finish the project on time was their main goal," which part is the subject?

a)

To finish the project on time

b)

was their main goal

c)

their main goal

d)

on time

98.

VI. In the sentence "To speak in public confidently takes courage," which part is the subject?

a)

To speak in public confidently

b)

takes courage

c)

confidently takes courage

d)

public confidently takes

99.

Rearrange the group of words in the correct order to make complete sentences.

a)

After hours of waiting at the airport, we finally boarded the plane.

b)

We finally boarded the plane after hours of waiting at the airport.

c)

At the airport, after hours of waiting, we finally boarded the plane.

d)

We boarded the plane finally after hours of waiting at the airport.

100.

Rearrange the group of words in the correct order to make complete sentences.

a)

She has always dreamed of studying abroad since her childhood.

b)

Since her childhood, she has always dreamed of abroad studying.

c)

She always has dreamed of studying since her childhood abroad.

d)

Abroad has she always dreamed of studying since her childhood.