WorksheetsGrammar Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which of the following is a grammar term?
Subject
Paragraph
Chapter
Page
What is the main difference between active voice and passive voice in a sentence?
Active voice is when the subject is RECEIVING the verbs action.
Passive voice is when the subject is RECEIVING the verbs action.
Active voice is when the subject is DOING the verbs action.
Passive voice is when the subject is DOING the verbs action.
Which punctuation mark is used to show possession or contractions?
Colon
Apostrophe
Comma
Semicolon
If a sentence can stand alone as a complete thought, what type of clause is it?
Dependent clause
Independent clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
Why might a writer use a colon in a sentence?
To separate two unrelated sentences
To introduce a list or explanation
To show possession
To end a sentence
Which term is defined as "The who or what is doing the verb's action"?
Subject
Verb
Object
Adjective
What is the definition of a noun?
The action being done
A person, place, thing, or idea
The word that describes or modifies the noun
The who or what that receives the verb's action
If a word describes or modifies a noun, what part of speech is it?
Verb
Object
Adjective
Subject
Which term refers to "The who or what that receives the verb's action"?
Subject
Object
Verb
Adjective
Given the sentence "The cat chased the mouse," identify the subject, verb, and object.
Subject: cat, Verb: chased, Object: mouse
Subject: mouse, Verb: chased, Object: cat
Subject: chased, Verb: cat, Object: mouse
Subject: cat, Verb: mouse, Object: chased
Convert the following sentence to passive voice: "The chef cooked the meal."
The meal was cooked by the chef.
The chef was cooked by the meal.
The meal cooks the chef.
The chef cooks the meal.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?
The cats ran fast.
My dogs toy is chewed up.
My dog's toy is chewed up.
The dogs are barking.
Why is an apostrophe used in the word "didn't"?
To show possession
To indicate a plural
To replace missing letters in a contraction
To separate two sentences
What is required for a group of words to be considered a dependent clause?
It must have a subject and a verb but not express a complete thought.
It must express a complete thought.
It must be able to stand alone as a sentence.
It must not contain a verb.
Why can't a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?
Because it does not express a complete thought.
Because it has no subject.
Because it has no verb.
Because it is too long.
Given the example "...When the bell rang," what type of clause is this and why?
Dependent clause, because it does not express a complete thought.
Independent clause, because it can stand alone.
Independent clause, because it has a subject and verb.
Dependent clause, because it is a question.
What does a colon look like?
;
:
.
,
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?
The recipe calls for three ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.
The recipe calls for three ingredients, flour, sugar, and eggs.
The recipe calls for: flour, sugar, and eggs.
The recipe calls for three ingredients flour, sugar, and eggs.
In which situation would you use a colon?
To separate two independent clauses without a conjunction
To introduce a list, quotation, or explanation
To show possession
To indicate a pause in a sentence
Which of the following is an example of using a colon to introduce a quotation?
The teacher ended class with a famous quote: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
The teacher ended class with a famous quote, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
The teacher ended class with a famous quote; “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
The teacher ended class with a famous quote. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
What is the correct way to use commas in a list of three or more items?
Place a comma after every item, including the last one.
Place a comma after each item except the last one.
Do not use commas at all.
Only use a comma before the first item.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a list?
She went to the store and bought milk eggs and bread.
She went to the store and bought milk, eggs and bread.
She went to the store and bought milk, eggs, and bread.
She went to the store and bought, milk, eggs, and bread.
Why is it important to use commas when writing a list in a sentence?
To make the sentence longer
To separate items clearly and avoid confusion
To add more words to the sentence
To make the sentence look fancy
What is a subject?
The action in the sentence
The who or what is doing the action
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being.
What is a noun?
What is an adjective?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause? a) I went to the store. b) Because it was raining. c) She is tall and smart. d) The dog barked loudly.
b) Because it was raining.
d) The dog barked loudly.
c) She is tall and smart.
a) I went to the store.
Choose the correct punctuation for the dependent clause in the following sentence: When the sun sets a) When the sun sets. b) When the sun sets? c) When the sun sets, d) When the sun sets!
a) When the sun sets.
b) When the sun sets?
d) When the sun sets!
c) When the sun sets,
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: I want to eat pizza, but I am on a diet. a) I want to eat pizza b) But I am on a diet c) I want to eat d) I am on a diet
a) I want to eat pizza
b) But I am on a diet
c) I want to eat
d) I am on a diet
Which of the following is an example of an independent clause? a) While I was cooking dinner. b) If she arrives on time. c) The sun is shining brightly. d) After he finishes his work.
a) While I was cooking dinner.
c) The sun is shining brightly.
d) After he finishes his work.
b) If she arrives on time.
Identify the sentence in the passive voice.
The cat chased the mouse.
The mouse was chased by the cat.
The dog barked loudly.
The bird sang a song.
Convert the following sentence to passive voice: "The chef cooked a delicious meal."
A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.
The chef was cooking a delicious meal.
A delicious meal cooks the chef.
The chef has cooked a delicious meal.
Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
The homework was completed by the student.
The student completed the homework.
The homework is being completed by the student.
The homework will be completed by the student.
Identify the active voice sentence.
The song was sung by the choir.
The choir sang the song.
The song is sung by the choir.
The song will be sung by the choir.
Convert the following sentence to active voice: "The letter was written by Sarah."
Sarah writes the letter.
Sarah wrote the letter.
The letter writes Sarah.
Sarah is writing the letter.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel structure.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel structure.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel structure.
Which example shows correct parallel structure?
Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.
Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.
Read this sentence.
Going to school, riding a bike, and to spend time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.
How is this sentence correctly written? (Parallel Structure)
as it is
To go to school, to ride a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.
School, riding bikes, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.
Going to school, riding a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.
Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.
There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.
to working hard
work hard
no change
worked hard
You shouldn’t wear ________ clothes to a formal event like a wedding.
everyday
every day
I get to school at 7:30 _________.
everyday
every day
Almost ______ else had already left, so Katie and Mary volunteered to help.
everyone
every one
We will have a free day in PE today, since _________ of you helped clean up yesterday!
everyone
every one
She …….. sick.
may be
maybe
….. someday we can go skiing in France.
May be
Maybe
I think you will enjoy ....... of these films.
Anyone
Any one
Would ......... like to order a pizza?
Anyone
Any one
There were __________ pencils in the box than the teacher thought.
fewer
less
The __________ time we spend doing homework, the more time we can spend playing video games.
fewer
less
He wasn't ________ to invite any friends over
Allowed
Aloud
The teacher read the book _____
Allowed
Aloud
This year's drought will __________ the crop.
affect
effect
The lyrics had a big _________ on Sammie.
affect
effect
I am _____ of the football team
apart
a part
She is ______ from her family while studying abroad
apart
a part
_____________ will we ask for another glass of water?
Who
Whom
__________ ordered the fishing pole?
Who
Whom
