Grammar Pre-Test

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Grammar Pre-Test

Name

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Teacher:

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Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

A. Identify the Parts of Speech

Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.

Question 1

John Stuart Mill was an oldest SON.

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noun

verb

adjective

pronoun

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Question 2

His father was his ONLY teacher.

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noun

verb

adjective

pronoun

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Question 3

HE learned Greek before he was eight years old.

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noun

verb

adjective

pronoun

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Question 4

“I might not have enough hours FOR practice.”

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conjunction

preposition

adverb

interjection

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B. Classifying Sentences

Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence.

Question 5

She fills the cavity with cement, and the cement hardens into the shape of the roots.

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simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

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Question 6

They also study the gardens shown in paintings that decorated many houses of Pompeii.

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simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

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Question 7

These paintings can suddenly disintegrate if they are exposed to rain, and some have been lost.

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simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

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Question 8

This loss saddens Jashemski.

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simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

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Question 9

However, the result of all this labor is that the gardens of Pompeii are coming alive again through replantings.

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simple

compound

complex

compound-complex

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C. Identify the Prepositional Phrase

Choose the answer option that identifies the prepositional phrase or phrases in the sentence.

Question 10

The tires and gears on his bike were brand-new.

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The tires and gears

and gears

on his bike

were brand-new

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Question 11

The owner of the bike shop had given Hector’s ten-speed a complete tuneup.

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The owner

of the bike shop

had given Hector’s ten-speed

a complete tuneup

Clear selection

D. Identify the Correct Type of Phrase

Choose the answer option that identifies the type of phrase that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.

Question 12

That man, THE ONE WITH MR. HODGKIN, is always happy.

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participial phrase

gerund phrase

infinitive phrase

appositive phrase

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Question 13

I like BAKING BREAD because of its wonderful smell.

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participial phrase

gerund phrase

infinitive phrase

appositive phrase

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Question 14

My greatest wish is TO BECOME AN ARTIST.

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participial phrase

gerund phrase

infinitive phrase

appositive phrase

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Question 15

HOPING IT WOULDN'T RAIN, we made plans for the picnic.

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participial phrase

gerund phrase

infinitive phrase

appositive phrase

Clear selection

E. Identifying Independent Clauses and Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses

Choose the answer option that classifies the UPPER CASED clause in each sentence as either an independent clause or a dependent (subordinate) clause.

Question 16

Irving Berlin, WHO IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES FROM RUSSIA, became a great composer.

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independent clause

dependent clause

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Question 17

I remembered THAT I LOCKED THE APARTMENT THIS MORNING.

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independent clause

dependent clause

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Question 18

IT IS AN IMPORTANT NUMBER SYSTEM TO KNOW because it is used by computers.

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independent clause

dependent clause

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Question 19

PLEASE BRING ME THE PITCHER OF JUICE that is in the refrigerator.

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independent clause

dependent clause

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Question 20

The concert THAT WE ATTENDED LAST NIGHT was excellent.

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independent clause

dependent clause

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F. Classifying Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses

Choose the answer option that identifies the kind of dependent (subordinate) clause that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.

Question 21

WHETHER TOSHIO INTENDS TO RUN AGAIN FOR THE STUDENT SENATE is a secret.

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noun clause

adjective clause

adverb clause

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Question 22

Flying squirrels, WHICH GLIDE RATHER THAN FLAP THEIR ARMS, are an impressive sight.

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noun clause

adjective clause

adverb clause

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Question 23

WHEN MOM GOES ON AN EMERGENCY CALL, Anjan helps me cook dinner.

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noun clause

adjective clause

adverb clause

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Question 24

I thought THAT I SHOULD COLLECT THE WOOD FOR A FIRE.

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noun clause

adjective clause

adverb clause

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G. Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.

Question 25

The least expensive bottles _____ have famous names on them.

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doesn't

don't

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Question 26

The committee _____ reached a decision.

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has

have

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Question 27

Who _____ the first settlers in this area?

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was

were

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Question 28

The frog and the rat _____ made of carved wood.

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are

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Question 29

Some of the nails _____ on the bottom shelf.

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are

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Question 30

Neither Luna nor Aretha _____ in Spanish as well as I do.

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writes

write

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Question 31

Many a decision _____ been made in haste.

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has

have

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Question 32

Paco and Larry have _____ models on display.

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his

their

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Question 33

Each of the women raised _____ hand to vote.

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her

their

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Question 34

Either he or they _____ guilty.

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are

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Question 35

Economics _____ an interesting class.

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are

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H. Identify the Correct Pronoun

Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the
following sentences.

Question 36

Lila sent both Josh and _____ an invitation.

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Question 37

_____ Japanese eat fish at many meals.

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Question 38

He saw _____ and _____ at the game.

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she, I

her, me

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Question 39

Shantala was depending upon Harun and _____.

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they

them

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Question 40

Mrs. Daly handed _____ guests warm napkins.

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our

ours

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Question 41

Shannon explained _____ wove each rug.

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who

whom

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I. Identify the Correct Usage of the Word

Choose the answer option that identifies the correct word or words to complete each of the following sentences.

Question 42

My mother has _____ the bricks down in a circular pattern.

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lain

laid

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Question 43

The whole family has _____ early so we can go to the silver fair in Taxco.

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risen

raised

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Question 44

Hakeem spent _____ money at the market because he clipped coupons.

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fewer

less

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Question 45

My aunt Lucy walks a long _____ from her apartment to work.

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ways

way

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Question 46

Exercising has a positive _____ on my energy level.

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affect

effect

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J. Identify the Correct Capitalization

Choose the sentence in which all words are correctly capitalized.

Question 47

Choose the answer option that is correctly capitalized.

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My Grandmother is taking me to hear it next month.

My grandmother is taking me to hear it next month.

my grandmother is taking me to hear it next month.

Clear selection

Question 48

Choose the answer option that is correctly capitalized.

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She tried to persuade the Conductor of the orchestra to perform The Barber of Seville.

She tried to persuade the conductor of the orchestra to perform The Barber of Seville.

she tried to persuade the conductor of the orchestra to perform The barber of Seville.

Clear selection

Question 49

Choose the answer option that is correctly capitalized.

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I read about that opera in Stories Of The Operas.

I read about that opera in Stories of the Operas.

I read about that Opera in Stories of the Operas.

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Question 50

Choose the answer option that is correctly capitalized.

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According to Grandmother, the conductor, dr. park, was determined to perform another work, Nixon in China, and he wouldn’t budge.

According to Grandmother, the Conductor, Dr. Park, was determined to perform another work, Nixon in China, and he wouldn’t budge.

According to Grandmother, the conductor, Dr. Park, was determined to perform another work, Nixon in China, and he wouldn’t budge.

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K. Identify the Correct Use of Apostrophes, Quotation Marks, End Marks and Italics (signified by CAPITALS)

Read each pair of items, and identify the item that is correctly punctuated.

Question 51

Choose the answer option that is correctly punctuated.

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the article “Yesterday is Gone”

the article YESTERDAY IS GONE

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Question 52

Choose the answer option that is correctly punctuated.

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the book “Starting Out”

the book STARTING OUT

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Question 53

Choose the answer option that is correctly punctuated.

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Who said, “You may?”

Who said, “You may”?

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Question 54

Choose the answer option that is correctly punctuated.

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“Ouch” she said!

“Ouch!” she said.

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L. Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation

Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.

Question 55

My brother was accepted at Troy State University his first choice

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My brother was accepted at Troy State University, his first choice.

My brother was accepted at Troy State University: his first choice

My brother was accepted at Troy State University, his first choice

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Question 56

There were many layoffs in the following industries transportation manufacturing and real estate

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There were many layoffs in the following industries, transportation, manufacturing, and real estate.

There were many layoffs in the following industries: transportation manufacturing, and real estate.

There were many layoffs in the following industries: transportation, manufacturing, and real estate.

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Question 57

Yes I brought pencil and paper and a calculator and a ruler

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Yes I brought pencil and paper and a calculator and a ruler.

Yes, I brought pencil and paper and a calculator and a ruler.

Yes I brought pencil, and paper, and a calculator, and a ruler.

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Question 58

Harold will conduct the interviews Francine will meet the managers and Charles will guide the plant tour

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Harold will conduct the interviews, Francine will meet the managers, and Charles will guide the plant tour.

Harold will conduct the interviews, Francine will meet the managers and Charles will guide the plant tour.

Harold will conduct the interviews, Francine will meet the managers and, Charles will guide the plant tour.

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Question 59

Her low soft whisper could not be heard in the big noisy room

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Her low soft whisper could not be heard in the big, noisy room

Her low, soft whisper could not be heard in the big, noisy room.

Her low, soft, whisper could not be heard in the big, noisy, room.

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Question 60

The Tlingit wore a mask of which this is a reproduction only during special ceremonies

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The Tlingit wore a mask, of which this is a reproduction, only during special ceremonies.

The Tlingit wore a mask of which this is a reproduction, only during special ceremonies.

The Tlingit, wore a mask of which this is a reproduction, only during special ceremonies.

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Question 61

Please try to arrive before dark otherwise call ahead

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Please try to arrive before dark; otherwise call ahead.

Please try to arrive before dark; otherwise, call ahead.

Please try to arrive before dark, otherwise, call ahead.

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M. Identify the Correct Use of Contractions and the Possessive

Read each pair of items, and identify the item that is correctly punctuated.

Question 62

Choose the answer option that is correctly punctuated.

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their song

they’re song

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Question 63

Choose the answer option that is correctly punctuated.

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Its a sunny day!

It’s a sunny day!

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Question 64

Choose the answer option that is correctly punctuated.

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the childrens’ toys

the children’s toys

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Question 65

Choose the answer option that is correctly punctuated.

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Your welcome.

You’re welcome.

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N. Identifying Fragments and Run-ons

Choose the answer option that correctly identifies the sentence as a fragment, run-on or complete sentence.

Question 66

Even though I was tired

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Fragment

Run-on

Complete Sentence

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Question 67

He asked for a raise she got it.

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Fragment

Run-on

Complete Sentence

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Question 68

She is a good mother she pays attention to her children

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Fragment

Run-on

Complete Sentence

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Question 69

When Alex calls.

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Fragment

Run-on

Complete Sentence

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Question 70

He laughed.

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Fragment

Run-on

Complete Sentence

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