1.4.R - Test: Module 1 Grammar

Question 1

Identify the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

Both Macie and Maddie _____ birthdays in August.

celebrate
celebrates

Answer 1

celebrate

Question 2

Identify the pronoun(s) that correctly complete(s) the sentence.

Someone has left _____ folder on the table.

their
his or her
her
his

Answer 2

his or her

Question 3

Identify the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

Everybody ______ going to the park, right?

enjoy
enjoys

Answer 3

enjoys

Question 4

Identify the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

Few ____ believed that the rumor is true.

has
have

Answer 4

have

Question 5

Identify the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

Either the books or the necklace _____ a good gift option for her.

is
are

Answer 5

is

Question 6

Identify the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Some of the bushes _____ to be trimmed.

need
needs

Answer 6

need

Question 7

Which mood/form is used to ask a question?
indicative
interrogative
imperative

Answer 7

interrogative

Question 8

Identify the mood/form of the bold-faced verb.

Because of your upcoming vacation, he wishes he were you.

interrogative
imperative
indicative
subjunctive

Answer 8

subjunctive

Question 9

Identify the mood/form of the bold-faced verb.

Empty the trash before the garbage can overflows.

imperative
conditional
declarative
indicative

Answer 9

imperative

Question 10

All of the pronouns are underlined in the following sentence:

Abby truly believes she can clean the whole house herself in two hours, but I think someone should help her.

True
False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Select the pronoun(s) that correctly complete(s) the sentence.

The painter proudly held up ____ most recently finished work.

his or her
his
their

Answer 11

his or her

Question 12

Select the pronoun(s) that correctly complete(s) the sentence.

My teammates always offer me ____ support after a difficult game.

his or her
his
their

Answer 12

their

Question 13

Select the pronoun(s) that correctly complete(s) the sentence.

Do you see that the dog is wagging ____ tail?

their
its

Answer 13

its

Question 14

Select the pronoun(s) that correctly complete(s) the sentence.

Mike will be traveling to the convention with Mom and ____.

they
them

Answer 14

them

Question 15

Select the pronoun(s) that correctly complete(s) the sentence.

Emma, who is almost two years old, wants to do everything by _______.

herself
himself
themselves
themself

Answer 15

herself

Question 15

Select the pronoun(s) that correctly complete(s) the sentence.

Emma, who is almost two years old, wants to do everything by _______.

herself
himself
themselves
themself

Answer 15

herself

Question 16

Select the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

As she quickly rode off on her bike, she _____ see the pedestrian who had just rounded the corner.

doesn’t
didn’t

Answer 16

didn’t

Question 17

Select the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

First, she carefully mixes the ingredients, making sure that they ____ not overly mixed.

are
were

Answer 17

are

Question 18

Select the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence.

Katie is traveling with Nick and ___.

I
me

Answer 18

me

Question 19

What are three of the coordinating conjunctions?
for
when
but
sometimes
yet

Answer 19

for
but
yet

Question 20

Identify the following: After the trees have lost their leaves.
phrase
clause

Answer 20

clause

Question 21

Identify the following: Under the kitchen table.
phrase
clause

Answer 21

phrase

Question 22

Identify the following: Because Krystal has swum fifteen laps every weekday after school.
fragment
run-on
sentence
comma splice

Answer 22

fragment

Question 23

Identify the following: William has been running five miles a day for the past two months.
fragment
sentence
comma splice
run-on

Answer 23

sentence

Question 24

Identify the following: You should eat at least five servings of vegetables every day, they are good for your health.
comma splice
sentence
fragment
run-on

Answer 24

comma splice

Question 25

Identify the following: Sarah eats at least one serving of vegetables with every meal but Ryan does not.
comma splice
fragment
sentence
run-on

Answer 25

run-on

Question 26

What is this?

According to James.

sentence
fragment
run-on

Answer 26

fragment

Question 27

Which word in the following sentence is a transitional word?

Anna’s birthday is tomorrow; therefore, we should bake her birthday cake today.

therefore
therefore
Therefore

Answer 27

therefore

Question 28

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
You should: use your turn signal, check your mirrors, and wear your seat belt.
You should use your turn signal, check your mirrors and wear your seat belt.
You should use your turn signal, check your mirrors, and wear your seat belt.

Answer 28

You should use your turn signal, check your mirrors, and wear your seat belt.

Question 29

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Kurt said he would be here, however, he may be running late.
Kurt said he would be here; however, he may be running late.

Answer 29

Kurt said he would be here; however, he may be running late.

Question 30

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Game stores, bookstores, and thrift stores–these are his favorite places to shop.
Game stores, bookstores, and thrift stores: these are his favorite places to shop.

Answer 30

Game stores, bookstores, and thrift stores–these are his favorite places to shop.

Question 31

Which sentence is correct?
Of the two girls, who is tallest?
Of the two girls, who is taller?

Answer 31

Of the two girls, who is taller?

Question 32

Which sentence is correct?
Hannah traveled farther than Amber did.
Hannah traveled further than Amber did.

Answer 32

Hannah traveled farther than Amber did.

Question 33

Which sentence is correct?
Samantha is the best elementary school teacher that I know.
Samantha is the better elementary school teacher that I know.

Answer 33

Samantha is the best elementary school teacher that I know.

Question 34

Which sentence is correct?
Of all the teachers, he is the skillfulest writer.
Of all the teachers, he is the more skillful writer.
Of all the teachers, he is the most skillful writer.

Answer 34

Of all the teachers, he is the most skillful writer.

Question 35

Which choice is the best way to edit this sentence?

Stephanie’s hair is longer than Lily.

Stephanie’s hair is longer than Lily’s hair is.
Stephanie’s hair is longer than Lily’s hair.
Stephanie’s hair is longest compared to Lily.

Answer 35

Stephanie’s hair is longer than Lily’s hair.

Question 36

A good topic sentence does which of the following?
introduces the main idea of the paragraph
gives an example concerning the topic
summarizes the main idea of the paragraph

Answer 36

introduces the main idea of the paragraph

Question 37

The concluding sentence reminds the reader why the information in the paragraph is important.
True
False

Answer 37

True

Question 38

The topic sentence should be where in the paragraph?
the middle
the beginning
the end

Answer 38

the beginning

Question 39

Which of the following states the entire idea of a paper or essay?
You Answered
topic sentence
thesis statement

Answer 39

thesis statement

Question 40

Which of the following often includes multiple points or topics to be discussed?
topic sentence
thesis statement

Answer 40

thesis statement

Question 41

Is the following sentence a topic sentence (developed in one paragraph) or thesis statement (which would logically be developed in multiple paragraphs)?

Poodles are popular pets for people who already own cats because poodles are (1) extremely intelligent, (2) cat-friendly, and (3) hypo-allergenic.

thesis statement
topic sentence

Answer 41

thesis statement

Question 42

Is the following sentence a topic sentence or thesis statement?

One way to relax is to take deep breaths.

thesis statement
topic sentence

Answer 42

topic sentence