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.

adjective

noun

verb

pronoun

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.

noun

verb

pronoun

adjective

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.

noun

adjective

verb

pronoun

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.”

verb

noun

preposition

adverb

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.

complex

simple

compound complex

compound

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.

compound complex

compound

complex

simple

7.

1 point

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

complex

simple

compound complex

compound

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.

compound complex

compound

complex

simple

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.

on his

The tires and gears

on his bike

were brand new

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.

The owner

a complete tune-up

of the bike shop

had give Hector's ten-speed

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.

dependent clause

independent 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.

independent clause

dependent 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.

independent clause

dependent 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.

independent clause

dependent 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.

dependent clause

independent 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.

adjective clause

noun clause

adverb

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.

adverb

adjective clause

noun clause

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.

adjective clause

noun clause

adverb

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.

noun clause

adjective clause

adverb 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.

don't

doesn'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?

was

were

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.

are

is

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.

is

are

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.

writes

write

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.

have

has

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.

their

there

his

he's

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.

her

their

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.

are

is

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.

is

are

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.

I

me

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.

Us

We

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.

she, I

her, me

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.

whom

who

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.

laid

lain

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.

risen

raised

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.

less

fewer

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.

ways

way

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.

affect

effect

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.