WorksheetsTest Study Guide Unit 2 Grammar
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which sentence is simple?
I saw the dog, and I ran.
When I saw the dog, I ran.
Taylor and Joe went to the store.
I saw the dog, I ran, and he was happy.
A compound sentence must include which pair of elements?
A comma and a coordinating conjunction
A subject and a predicate
Two subjects and one predicate
One independent and one dependent clause
Which coordinating conjunction correctly shows contrast?
so
and
for
but
Choose the sentence that is compound and uses correct comma placement.
There are many fish, in the aquarium but I like goldfish.
There are many fish in the aquarium, but I like goldfish.
There are many fish in the aquarium and I like goldfish.
There are many fish in the aquarium but, I like goldfish.
Which option names two independent clauses joined to make a compound sentence?
They got home late; went to bed.
They got home late, so they went to bed.
When they got home late, they went to bed.
They got home late because they went to bed.
Which words are coordinating conjunctions used to form compound sentences? Select all that apply.
therefore
yet
because
nor
and
What makes a sentence complete?
A verb and a comma
A subject and a predicate
A capital letter and FANBOYS
Two dependent clauses
Which conjunction best adds information to connect two related ideas?
or
yet
nor
and
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
When the rain stopped, the builders continued.
I built a model bridge, and it stood tall.
Blueprints guide us, but measurements matter.
The team celebrated the win after the parade.
What makes a clause independent?
It contains only a subject or only a verb.
It needs a comma to be complete.
It can stand alone as a sentence.
It begins with a subordinating word.
Choose the dependent clause.
We tested the roof for leaks.
Plans were revised at noon.
Because the storm was coming.
The crew finishes the wall.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a dependent clause at the beginning?
Since the blueprint changed we paused the build.
When the bell rings the class cleans the studio.
Before the tour begins we gather at the gate.
Although the tiles are heavy, we carried them.
Which word is a subordinating conjunction used to start a dependent clause?
but
because
and
nor
Which option shows a compound-complex sentence?
The crane lifted, and the workers cheered.
After the rain ended, the crew painted, and we left.
Because the plan changed, the architect reviewed.
We measured the site and marked the corners.
How many independent clauses must a compound-complex sentence have at minimum?
One independent clause
Two independent clauses
Three independent clauses
Four independent clauses
Select all subordinating conjunctions.
but
and
although
until
Where should the comma go in this sentence: Whenever the builders finish the arch we celebrate.
After builders
After arch
After whenever
After finish
Choose the best word: The museum had ____ visitors on Monday than on Sunday because of the rain.
effect
affect
less
fewer
Choose the best word: There was ____ noise in the gallery after the doors closed.
fewer
less
effect
affect
Which sentence correctly uses effect?
The renovation is effecting brighter hallways.
The renovation will be effect for the lobby.
The renovation had a positive effect on lighting.
The renovation will effect the skylights.
Pick the word that means to change or impact something.
less
affect
fewer
effect
Choose the correct word: The cafeteria used ____ salt in the soup this week.
effect
fewer
less
affect
Choose the correct word: There are ____ benches in the courtyard after the redesign.
effect
less
affect
fewer
Select each Latin root that has the correct meaning.
decem — ten
bi — three
unus — one
centum — one hundred
tri — two
Which words use the bi- root correctly? Select all that apply.
triangle
century
bimonthly
biped
duet
Which root would you expect in a word meaning a group of three buildings?
centum
decem
tri
duo
A museum celebrates its centennial year. Which root tells you it has been open for one hundred years?
unus
centum
bi
decem
Which pair shows words that can be counted?
affect, impact
effect, result
fewer, chairs
less, water
Which sentence needs fewer instead of less?
The soup tasted less salty today.
There was less paint left in the can.
We need less time to finish the model.
There are less bricks in that stack.
Which word correctly uses the prefix that means “one” to name a vehicle with a single wheel?
dioxide
diagonal
unicellular
unicycle
Choose the word that correctly shows the prefix meaning “two” used for something with two oxygen atoms.
unison
diary
dioxide
unit
Which option shows -er used to make a comparative adjective meaning “more warm”?
editor
warmer
inventor
teacher
In the word teacher, what does the suffix -er mean?
one who invents
one who teaches
more teach
two teachers
