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Identify the subject in the following sentence:The assignment should go into the proper basket.
- Assignment
- Should
- Proper
- Basket

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2.

Which verb should best replace the blank for proper subject-verb agreement?Digging into the sofa cushions Peanut, Elizabeth's new puppy.
- Is
- Are
Correct Answer

A. Is

Explanation

subject=Peanut (singular)

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3.

Identify the correct verb tense to fill in the blank:I made an appoint to see the doctor and that appointment.
- Keep
- Keeped
- Kept
- Keeping
Correct Answer

A. Kept

Explanation

kept=past tense of keep. Since the sentence starts in the past tense ("made") it should stay in the past tense.

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4.

Which of the following fixes the misplaced or dangling modifier?The lady returned the gold man's watch.
- The lady returned the watch to the gold man.
- The man was returned a watch and gold.
- The lady returned the gold watch to the man.
- No change is needed.
Correct Answer

A. The lady returned the gold watch to the man.
5.

"There's a natural pause" is an acceptable reason for comma placement.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

We all pause at different points in our natural speaking habits. When we are writing, we do not put a comma every time we pause, necessarily. On the test, you will be expected to know the actual comma rules and reasons for inserting a comma when appropriate.

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6.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:Many explorers have been to Antarctica, even though the continent has the harshest environment in the world.
- Proper noun
- Common noun
- Verb
- Adjective
Correct Answer

A. Proper noun
7.

The antecedent is the noun that the pronoun replaces.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Example: I like to eat Oreos because they are good. (they=pronoun, Oreos=antecedent)

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8.

Select the pronoun that best completes the sentence for proper pronoun-antecedent agreement.The students needed to make sure to study for tests tomorrow.
- Their
- His or her
- Our
- Your
Correct Answer

A. Their
9.

Which of the following is NOT pluralized correctly?
- Journeys
- Monkeys
- Mondays
- Candys
Correct Answer

A. Candys

Explanation

Candies

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10.

For the following sentence, identify the subject:Mrs. Byrne drives to school in her Honda Fit.
- Mrs. Byrne
- Drives
- School
- Honda Fit
Correct Answer

A. Mrs. Byrne

Explanation

To identify the subject, you should first find the verb. Then ask yourself "Who or what is/does that action?" Example: drives=verb. "Who or what drives?" Mrs. Byrne drives. Therefore, "Mrs. Byrne" is the subject.

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11.

Select the best option for comma placement, or select "no change":In order to revolt against the seniors the freshmen must organize.
- In order to revolt, against the seniors the freshmen must organize.
- In order to revolt against the seniors, the freshmen must organize.
- In order, to revolt, against the seniors, the freshmen must organize.
- No change
Correct Answer

A. In order to revolt against the seniors, the freshmen must organize.

Explanation

"In"=preposition starting a sentence. A comma is needed at the end of a prepositional phrase that starts a sentence. In this case, the comma would go after "seniors."

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12.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:Many explorers have been to Antarctica, even though the continent has the harshest environment in the world.
- Proper noun
- Common noun
- Verb
- Adjective
Correct Answer

A. Common noun
13.

Every time there is a conjunction, there must also be a comma.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

It depends on whether you are combining two complete sentences or not. If so, then a comma is needed. If not, a comma isn't needed.

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14.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:The Norwegian group, led by Ronald Amundsen, had reached the pole one month before Scott, and they had left their flag to mark the spot.
- Subordinate conjunction
- Correlative conjunction
- Coordinating conjunction
- Functioning conjunction
Correct Answer

A. Coordinating conjunction
15.

Identify where the comma should go according to comma rules. If no comma is needed, select "no change."I am glad that I studied my notes and my pretest.
- I am glad that I studied, my notes and my pretest.
- I am glad that I studied my notes, and my pretest.
- I am glad, that I studied my notes, and my pretest.
- No change
Correct Answer

A. No change

Explanation

The conjunction "and" is used to combine an independent clause (complete sentence) to a dependent clause (incomplete sentence). No comma is needed because "my pretest" needs the other clause in order to make it a complete sentence.

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16.

Which of the following fixes the misplaced or dangling modifier?Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.
- Jason, having finished the assignment, turned on the TV.
- The assignment turned on the TV, having finished the assignment.
- After finishing the assignment, the TV was turned on.
- No change needed.
Correct Answer

A. Jason, having finished the assignment, turned on the TV.
17.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:When they finally reached the pole, however, they found that another team had been there before them.
- Verb
- Preposition
- Adjective
- Adverb
Correct Answer

A. Preposition
18.

A pronoun is a specific noun, like the name of a place or person.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

A pronoun replaces a noun (he, she, it, they, you, us, our, me...)

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19.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:The English group, led by Robert Falcon Scott, picked their way carefully across the dangerous ice.
- Verb
- Preposition
- Adjective
- Adverb
Correct Answer

A. Adjective
20.

Identify the verb tense of the following bold word:In the summer of 1911-1912, two groups of explorers actually reached the South Pole.
- Simple past
- Past participle
- Simple present
- Infinitive
Correct Answer

A. Simple past
21.

Select the pronoun that best completes the sentence for proper pronoun-antecedent agreement.Every passenger was required to show passport.
- Their
- His or her
- Our
- Your
Correct Answer

A. His or her

Explanation

Every signals a singular response. Think "each and every individual" when you see the word "every"

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22.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:The English group, led by Robert Falcon Scott, picked their way carefully across the dangerous ice.
- Verb
- Preposition
- Adjective
- Adverb
Correct Answer

A. Adverb
23.

Identify all of the subordinate conjunctions:
- Since
- Because
- And
- Or
- Even though
- While
- Of
- Are
Correct Answer(s)

A. Since
A. Because
A. Even though
A. While
24.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:It is dry, windy, and extremely cold.
- Common noun
- Preposition
- Pronoun
- Conjunction
Correct Answer

A. Pronoun

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Grammar Review Practice Test

Identify the subject in the following sentence:The assignment should go into the proper basket.

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Which verb should best replace the blank for proper subject-verb agreement?Digging into the sofa cushions Peanut, Elizabeth's new puppy.

Identify the correct verb tense to fill in the blank:I made an appoint to see the doctor and that appointment.

Which of the following fixes the misplaced or dangling modifier?The lady returned the gold man's watch.

"There's a natural pause" is an acceptable reason for comma placement.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:​Many explorers have been to Antarctica, even though the continent has the harshest environment in the world.

The antecedent is the noun that the pronoun replaces.

Select the pronoun that best completes the sentence for proper pronoun-antecedent agreement.The students needed to make sure to study for tests tomorrow.

Which of the following is NOT pluralized correctly?

For the following sentence, identify the subject:Mrs. Byrne drives to school in her Honda Fit.

Select the best option for comma placement, or select "no change":In order to revolt against the seniors the freshmen must organize.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:Many explorers have been to Antarctica, even though the continent has the harshest environment in the world.

Every time there is a conjunction, there must also be a comma.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:The Norwegian group, led by Ronald Amundsen, had reached the pole one month before Scott, and they had left their flag to mark the spot.

Identify where the comma should go according to comma rules. If no comma is needed, select "no change."I am glad that I studied my notes and my pretest.

Which of the following fixes the misplaced or dangling modifier?Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:When they finally reached the pole, however, they found that another team had been there before them.

A pronoun is a specific noun, like the name of a place or person.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:​The English group, led by Robert Falcon Scott, picked their way carefully across the dangerous ice.

Identify the verb tense of the following bold word:In the summer of 1911-1912, two groups of explorers actually reached the South Pole.

Select the pronoun that best completes the sentence for proper pronoun-antecedent agreement.Every passenger was required to show passport.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:​The English group, led by Robert Falcon Scott, picked their way carefully across the dangerous ice.

Identify all of the subordinate conjunctions:

Which of the following identifies the bold word:​It is dry, windy, and extremely cold.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:Many explorers have been to Antarctica, even though the continent has the harshest environment in the world.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:The English group, led by Robert Falcon Scott, picked their way carefully across the dangerous ice.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:The English group, led by Robert Falcon Scott, picked their way carefully across the dangerous ice.

Which of the following identifies the bold word:It is dry, windy, and extremely cold.