WorksheetsDecember Grammar Quiz Practice
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which component must a prepositional phrase always include? Select two!
A verb
An object of the preposition
A subordinating conjunction
A preposition
Which part is required for a dependent clause? Select all that apply.
A subject and verb
A prepositional phrase
A subordinating conjunction
Communicates a complete thought
Identify the type of pronoun underlined in the sentence: “Which of these has chocolate chips?” Pick the options that are in THE CORRECT ORDER.
Demonstrative, personal
Reflexive, interrogative
Interrogative, demonstrative
Demonstrative, interrogative
What type of sentence is the following? “The dog barked loudly while the robber approached the door.”
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
Which option lists all of the conjunctions in the sentence AND identifies the type: “Either Mia will finish her chores, or she will have to pause the movie.”
Either, or; correlative
Either, or; coordinating
Either, will, or; correlative and FANBOY
Or, will; coordinating
Identify the sentence that uses a demonstrative pronoun.
That book is due back to the library today.
These cookies taste better than the store-bought ones.
I can’t reach those decorations on the top shelf.
I ordered nachos, but that was not what the restaurant delivered.
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb?
She hurried because she didn’t want mashed potatoes for her dinner.
We waited under the bridge for the rain to stop.
They laughed when the joke finally made sense.
I stayed home since I wasn’t feeling well.
Select the option that correctly uses an Oxford comma.
At camp we learned to fish, and kayak.
The flag was red, white and blue.
I packed sandwiches, fruit, and chips for the picnic.
She bought eggs; however, she forgot milk.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
I enjoy swimming; and biking on weekends.
We studied for hours; we wanted to pass the test.
She likes tea; but not coffee.
The rain poured: although we still went outside.
Identify the type of pronoun in the sentence: “She applauded herself for making her sister dinner so quickly.”
Demonstrative
Reflexive
Indefinite
Interrogative
Choose the correct pronoun-antecedent agreement: “Neither Becky nor Alice ________ guilty of cheating on their exam.”
are
am
is
will
Which sentence is compound-complex?
The museum opens at ten, but we arrived early.
Because my alarm didn’t go off, I overslept.
I understood my sister was angry, but I didn’t care.
The hikers reached the summit before sunset.
Identify the subjective pronoun.
Her
Me
They
Them
Which sentence contains coordinating conjunctions and a conjunctive adverb?
The princess wanted to trust the dragon; nevertheless, she kept her sword ready to fight.
Meanwhile, the villagers hid behind the gate and gawked at the battle.
The princess challenged the dragon, and it accepted; however, she insisted on fair rules.
The princess bowed in respect because the dragon was intimidating.
Which sentence contains an indefinite pronoun used as an indirect object?
Everyone enjoyed the performance last night.
She handed someone a copy of the worksheet.
None of the directions were very clear.
I offered each a chance to revise the essay.
Find all the dependent clauses.
The orange creamsicle was melting in the sun.
My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni,
because the sun was hidden
since we won our first baseball game
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
compound
complex
simple
David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
The princess, therefore, planned her escape carefully because she knew the dragon was watching.
What kind of connector is therefore?
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Although the knight was exhausted, he continued the journey, because the kingdom depended on him.
Which type of conjunction is because?
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
The dragon blocked the bridge; however, the knight crossed anyway after the villagers encouraged him.
What kind of connector is however?
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
