Test 10, Unit 16 Flashcards
A word that shows how a noun or a pronoun is related to some other word in the sentence is a
preposition
A word that joins words or groups of words is a
conjunction
An exclamatory word that is not related to the other words in a sentence is an
interjection
Adverb clauses are introduced by
subordinating conjunctions
According to is an example of a _____ preposition.
compound
circle the prepositions:
A tall, thin man walked into the restaurant and sat down at a corner table.
into at
circle the prepositions:
The moon moved between the sun and the earth, causing an eclipse.
between
circle the prepositions:
Underneath the topsoil and in the ocean depths are worlds we never see.
underneath in
circle the prepositions:
In spite of the lobby’s efforts, the bill was rejected by Congress.
in spite of by
circle the prepositions:
Everyone except Zoe went ashore at Crawford’s Landing.
except at
circle the conjunctions:
I will praise Thy name, O Lord; for it is good.
for
circle the conjunctions:
Both Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit.
both and
circle the conjunctions:
Please be sure to speak clearly when you come to the microphone.
when
The library cart, full of books, stood (beside, besides) the shelves.
beside
Try (to, and) have the dishes done before the company arrives.
to
The yellow cake with chocolate frosting was divided evenly (between, among) the six children.
among
I should (of, have) repented long before I did.
have
The police went (in, into) the office after the burglary to get fingerprints.
into
N, Pro, V, ADJ, ADV, PREP, CONJ, INT:
OH, what a beautiful spring day it is!
INT
EVERYONE ran to see the accident when they heard the sirens.
PRO
The large trout swam DOWN the stream.
PREP
NEITHER Sam NOR his brother could go with us on the excursion.
CONJ
The palm trees swayed GRACEFULLY in the breeze.
ADV
The TREE house we built is beginning to show signs of decay.
ADJ
The sunset looked simply BEAUTIFUL yesterday.
ADJ
We were unable to locate the right DOCUMENT.
N
She IS WORKING hard, but she may not finish on time.
V
The eagle circled ABOVE, watching our every move.
ADV
EACH problem must be solved individually.
ADJ
AH, Lord God! I cannot speak, for I am a child.
INT
The waves beat FURIOUSLY against the rocks.
ADV
We could not find the stray sheep until the STORM stopped.
N
I know that SOMEONE will definitely be awarded the prize.
PRO
In joy OR in sorrow, I know my Savior cares.
Conj
How will the welcoming committee HOUSE all of the delegates?
V
BECAUSE OF the new regulations, we may no longer fish there.
prep
C if errors in capitalization, P if errors in punctuation, N if nothing is wrong:
David cried, “How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord!”
N
C if errors in capitalization, P if errors in punctuation, N if nothing is wrong:
“Aaron, have you ever been to that restaurant on Twenty-Third Street?” asked Sophia.
C
C if errors in capitalization, P if errors in punctuation, N if nothing is wrong:
Last month I read John Bunyan’s book “Pilgrim’s Progress”.
P
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
We used LESS nails on this house than on the other one we built.
fewer
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
He runs GOOD, but he is the shortest fellow on the team.
well
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
The assembly will be held AT ABOUT one o’clock.
at
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
Mrs. Ebersole hasn’t NEVER seen the Atlantic Ocean.
ever
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
Grandfather sends WE children a book on our birthdays.
us
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
I LAY down in the hammock and rested this afternoon.
C
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
Owen felt BAD about breaking Mother’s vase.
C
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
If only I HAD OF started earlier, I would be finished now.
had
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
My strength and my Redeemer IS the Lord Jesus Christ.
C
Correct or Incorrect, if Incorrect, write correct word:
HER and Maya prepared a delicious meal for Mrs. Jenkins.
She
