Grammar Pretest

1.

1 point

Identify the Parts of Speech
Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.
John Stuart Mill was an oldest SON.

pronoun

verb

noun

adjective

2.

1 point

Identify the Parts of Speech
Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.
His father was his ONLY teacher.

adjective

pronoun

verb

noun

3.

1 point

Identify the Parts of Speech
Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.
HE learned Greek before he was eight years old.

pronoun

verb

adjective

noun

4.

1 point

Identify the Parts of Speech
Choose the answer option that identifies the UPPER CASED word or words in the sentence.
“I might not have enough hours FOR practice.”

adverb

preposition

noun

verb

5.

1 point

Classifying Sentences
Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence.
She fills the cavity with cement, and the cement hardens into the shape of the roots.

compound

compound complex

simple

complex

6.

1 point

Classifying Sentences
Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence
They also study the gardens shown in paintings that decorated many houses of Pompeii.

simple

complex

compound

compound complex

7.

1 point

Classifying Sentences
Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence.
The sudden loss saddens Jack.

compound

compound complex

simple

complex

8.

1 point

Classifying Sentences
Choose the answer option that identifies the structure of the sentence

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

simple

complex

compound

compound complex

9.

1 point

Identify the Prepositional Phrase
Choose the answer option that identifies the prepositional phrase or phrases in the sentence.
The tires and gears on his bike were brand-new.

were brand new

on his bike

The tires and gears

on his

10.

1 point

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

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

had give Hector's ten-speed

of the bike shop

a complete tune-up

The owner

11.

1 point

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.

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

independent clause

dependent clause

12.

1 point

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.
I remembered THAT I LOCKED THE APARTMENT THIS MORNING.

dependent clause

independent clause

13.

1 point

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

dependent clause

independent clause

14.

1 point

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

dependent clause

independent clause

15.

1 point

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 The concert THAT WE ATTENDED LAST NIGHT was excellent.

independent clause

dependent clause

16.

1 point

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

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

adverb

noun clause

adjective clause

17.

1 point

Classifying Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that identifies the kind of dependent (subordinate) clause that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.
Flying squirrels, WHICH GLIDE RATHER THAN FLAP THEIR ARMS, are an impressive sight.

noun clause

adjective clause

adverb

18.

1 point

Classifying Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that identifies the kind of dependent (subordinate) clause that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.
WHEN MOM GOES ON AN EMERGENCY CALL, Anjan helps me cook dinner.

adverb

noun clause

adjective clause

19.

1 point

Classifying Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
Choose the answer option that identifies the kind of dependent (subordinate) clause that is UPPER CASED in each sentence.
I thought THAT I SHOULD COLLECT THE WOOD FOR THE FIRE.

adverb clause

adjective clause

noun clause

20.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.

The least expensive bottles _____ have famous names on them.

doesn't

don't

21.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.

Who _____ the first settlers in this area?

were

was

22.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.

The frog and the rat _____ made of carved wood.

is

are

23.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Some of the nails _____ on the bottom shelf.

are

is

24.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Neither Luna nor Aretha _____ in Spanish as well as I do.

write

writes

25.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Many a decision _____ been made in haste.

has

have

26.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Paco and Larry have _____ models on display.

he's

his

there

their

27.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Each of the women raised _____ hand to vote.

their

her

28.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Either he or they _____ guilty.

is

are

29.

1 point

Identify the Correct Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Choose the answer option that best completes the sentence.
Economics _____ an interesting class.

are

is

30.

1 point

Identify the Correct Pronoun
Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the following sentences.
Lila sent both Josh and _____ an invitation.

me

I

31.

1 point

Identify the Correct Pronoun Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the following sentences.
_____ Japanese eat fish at many meals.

We

Us

32.

1 point

Identify the Correct Pronoun Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the following sentences.
He saw _____ and _____ at the game.

her, me

she, I

33.

1 point

Identify the Correct Pronoun Choose the answer option that identifies the pronoun form that correctly completes each of the following sentences.
Shannon explained _____ wove each rug.

who

whom

34.

1 point

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

lain

laid

35.

1 point

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

raised

risen

36.

1 point

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

fewer

less

37.

1 point

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

way

ways

38.

1 point

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.
Exercising has a positive _____ on my energy level.

effect

affect

39.

1 point

Identify the Correct Capitalization
Choose the sentence in which all words are correctly capitalized.

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.

40.

1 point

Identify the Correct Capitalization
Choose the sentence in which all words are correctly capitalized.

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.

41.

1 point

Choose the answer option that is correctly capitalized.

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".

42.

1 point

Choose the answer option that is correctly capitalized.

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.

43.

1 point

Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.

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.

44.

1 point

Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.

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.

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

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

45.

1 point

Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.

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.

46.

1 point

Identify the Correct Use of Punctuation
Read each sentence, and decide which answer option is punctuated correctly with commas, semicolons, and colons.

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.

47.

1 point

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

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.

48.

1 point

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

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

49.

1 point

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

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.

50.

1 point

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

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.