Grammar Test
Grammar Midterm Started: Oct 14 at 3pm
Quiz Instruc!ons This test covers material from multiple sections in Part Four: Grammar in the textbook. If you have been doing all the readings and work each week, then you should be prepared for this test. This test will include material from the following chapters (listed in the order they were covered this semester): 15.1, 17.7, 15.2, 15.3, 16.1, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5, 16.3, 16.4, 16.2, 18.1, 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3.
All quizzes in this class (except the final exam) have questions pulled from question banks. For this reason, you have two attempts to take this test; however, the second time you will probably have different questions. The higher score will remain in the gradebook.
2 ptsQuestion 1
phrase
direct object
indirect object
subject
clause
verb
Select one.
Read the sentence and select which term below best describes the bold-faced portion.
During the summer rains, the streets of Tampa quickly flood, causing roads to be shut down for hours.
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2 ptsQuestion 2
indirect object
direct object
clause
verb
subject
phrase
Select one.
Read the sentence and select which term below best describes the bold-faced portion.
No one dared to open the door to the abandoned house that was believed to be haunted.
2 ptsQuestion 3
subject
clause
phrase
direct object
Select one.
Read the sentence and select which term below best describes the bold-faced portion.
Because Annie wanted to complete her novel, she spent the winter in Seattle and turned off her cell phone for three months.
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indirect object
verb
2 ptsQuestion 4
compound
simple
complex
compound-complex
Select one.
Identify the sentence structure being used in the following sentence.
Although the rain is helpful, many people still hate having it rain every day in the summer.
2 ptsQuestion 5
compound-complex
simple
compound
Select one.
Identify the sentence structure being used in the following sentence.
Many tourists visit Florida in the summer, and they come unprepared for the rain.
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complex
2 ptsQuestion 6
simple
complex
compound-complex
compound
Select one.
Identify the sentence structure being used in the following sentence.
Florida rain helps our grass grow lush and green.
2 ptsQuestion 7
declarative
exclamatory
imperative
interrogative
Select one.
Identify the sentence type of the following sentence.
My kids are driving me insane!
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2 ptsQuestion 8
imperative
interrogative
declarative
exclamatory
Select one.
Identify the sentence type of the following sentence.
When my children argue, I am sad.
2 ptsQuestion 9
declarative
interrogative
imperative
exclamatory
Select one.
Identify the sentence type of the following sentence.
My children must make their beds; otherwise, they lose television for the day.
2 ptsQuestion 10
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As Clark Kent, he spends his time writing for the Daily Planet; then, as Superman, he spends his time saving humanity.
As Clark Kent, he spends his time writing for the Daily Planet but, as Superman, he spends his time saving humanity.
As Clark Kent, he spends his time writing for the Daily Planet, however, as Superman, he spends his time saving humanity.
As Clark Kent, he spends his time writing for the Daily Planet, and as Superman, he spends his time saving humanity.
Select all that apply.
Which of the following sentences follow the rules of coordination and subordination?
2 ptsQuestion 11
When you go to the store, can you buy me milk?
Can you buy me milk when you go to the store?
When you go to the store; can you buy me milk?
Can you buy me milk; when, you go to the store?
Select all that apply.
Which of the following sentences follow the rules of coordination and subordination?
2 ptsQuestion 12
Select all that apply.
Which of the following sentences follow the rules of coordination and subordination?
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Once we buy a house, and move out of the apartment we should buy a dog because we can.
Once we buy a house and move out of the apartment, we should buy a dog because we can.
We should buy a dog once we buy a house and move out of the apartment because we can.
Once we buy a house and move out of the apartment, we should buy a dog, because we can.
2 ptsQuestion 13
While the cat ran under the table, the dog ran around it.
The cat ran under the table, while the dog ran around it.
The cat ran under the table while the dog ran around it.
While the cat ran under the table the dog ran around it.
Select all that apply.
Which of the following sentences follow the rules of coordination and subordination?
2 ptsQuestion 14
Exclamation Mark !
Period .
Select one.
Choose the correct punctuation to end the following sentence.
In 1938, Mr. Moorhouse and Mrs. Walton owned a grocery store before they married in 1945
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Question Mark ?
2 ptsQuestion 15
Period .
Exclamation Mark !
Question Mark ?
Select one.
Choose the correct punctuation to end the following sentence.
How many times did the trainer tell the runners to warm up before the 200-meter dash
2 ptsQuestion 16
She asked for an answer but didn't get one. NO COMMAS NEEDED
She aksed for an answer but didn't get one. INTRODUCTION
She asked for an answer but didn't get one. CONTRASTED ELEMENTS
She asked for an answer, but didn't get one. INDEPENDENT CLAUSES JOINED BY A COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
Select one.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.
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2 ptsQuestion 17
That careless stupid waiter spilled soup on me. NO COMMAS NEEDED
That careless, stupid waiter spilled soup on me. INTRODUCTION
That careless, stupid waiter spilled soup on me. CONTRASTED ELEMENTS
That careless, stupid waiter spilled soup on me. COORDINATE ADJECTIVES
Select one.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.
2 ptsQuestion 18
I packed my hat, my scarf and my gloves. INTRODUCTION
I packed my hat, my scarf, and my gloves. ITEMS IN A SERIES
I packed my hat, my scarf, and my gloves. TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION
I packed my hat my scarf and my gloves. NO COMMAS NEEDED
Select one.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.
2 ptsQuestion 19
Select one.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.
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Since they are adopting a baby, they have been shopping, for strollers. NONRESTRICTIVE ELEMENTS
Since they are adopting a baby they have been shopping for strollers. NO COMMAS NEEDED
Since they are adopting a baby, they have been shopping for strollers. CONTRASTED ELEMENTS
Since they are adopting a baby. they have been shopping for strollers. INTRODUCTION
2 ptsQuestion 20
I sent a postcard a letter and a package. NO COMMAS NEEDED
I sent a postcard, a letter, and a package. INDEPENDENT CLAUSES JOINED BY A COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
I sent a postcard, a lette,r and a package. ITEMS IN A SERIES
I sent a postcard, a letter, and a package. INTERJECTION
Select one.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.
2 ptsQuestion 21
At the end of the second act in the middle of the play, the hero dies. INTRODUCTION
Select one.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and the correct rule.
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At the end of the second act. in the middle of the play the hero dies. NONRESTRICTIVE APPOSITIVE
At the end of the second act in the middle of the play the hero dies. NO COMMAS NEEDED
At the end, of the second act, in the middle of the play, the hero dies. ITEMS IN A SERIES
2 ptsQuestion 22
The following are: the three football positions that never carry the ball, guard, tackle, and center.
The following are the three football positions that never carry the ball: guard, tackle, and center.
Select one.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
2 ptsQuestion 23
I have visited Riverside, California, Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Butte, Montana.
I have visited Riverside, California; Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Butte, Montana.
Select one.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
2 ptsQuestion 24
Select one.
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I am looking for the poem "The Path Not Taken," I need it tomorrow.
I am looking for the poem "The Path Not Taken"; I need it tomorrow.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
2 ptsQuestion 25
Run-on
Sentence
Select one.
Identify if the following sentence is a run-on sentence or a complete sentence.
I offered to leave, however they wanted me to stay.
2 ptsQuestion 26
Run-on
Sentence
Select one.
Identify if the following sentence is a run-on sentence or a complete sentence.
We love going to the beach, the water is always so delightful.
2 ptsQuestion 27
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Sentence
Run-on
Select one.
Identify if the following sentence is a run-on sentence or a complete sentence.
However, we never remember to turn right when we reach the end of the road.
2 ptsQuestion 28
sentence
comma splice
Select one.
Is the following a sentence or a comma splice: Each country has a favorite sport, its citizens show enthusiasm for it.
2 ptsQuestion 29
comma splice
sentence
Select one.
Is the following a sentence or a comma splice: For instance, in Florida an intense rivalry exists between University of Florida fans and Florida State University fans.
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2 ptsQuestion 30
Fragment
Sentence
Select one.
Is the following a sentence or a fragment: To answer your question before I forget what I was going to say.
2 ptsQuestion 31
Sentence
Fragment
Select one.
Is the following a sentence or a fragment: Although, getting a raise would certainly help us with the down payment for that house.
2 ptsQuestion 32
Select one.
Does the following passage contain a sentence fragment?
The play was really long. It ran for over three hours, so we hurried home. Where we promptly went to bed.
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No fragment
Yes fragment
2 ptsQuestion 33
run-on sentence
fragment
none
comma splice
Select one.
Tell what type of sentence error exists in this sentence:
Cooking is easy to learn however it is difficult to master.
2 ptsQuestion 34
comma splice
fragment
run-on sentence
none
Select one.
Tell what type of sentence error exists in this sentence:
Because the bus was late, I missed the beginning of class.
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2 ptsQuestion 35
none
comma splice
fragment
run-on sentence
Select one.
Tell what type of sentence error exists in this sentence:
I told him the truth, however he didn't believe me.
2 ptsQuestion 36
run-on sentence
none
fragment
comma splice
Select one.
Tell what type of sentence error exists in this sentence:
Keeping track of small children all day, however, is the most difficult job on the planet.
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2 ptsQuestion 37
1st
4th
3rd
2nd
Select all that apply.
According to chapter 18.1, person is divided into different points of view that include...
2 ptsQuestion 38
me
you
her
it
Select all that apply.
Chapter 18.1 details that when writing a formal, academic essay, you could use some of these pronouns.
2 ptsQuestion 39
Select one.
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The survey determined that ninety-nine percent of dentists recommend brushing daily.
The survey determined that ninety-nine % of dentists recommend brushing daily.
The survey determined that 99% of dentists recommend brushing daily.
If this sentence was in an academic paper, select the sentence below that uses the correct form for writing numbers.
2 ptsQuestion 40
You can find the answer to that math problem on page 99.
You can find the answer to that math problem on page ninety-nine.
You can find the answer to that math problem on page ninety nine.
Select one.
If this sentence was in an academic paper, select the sentence below that uses the correct form for writing numbers.
2 ptsQuestion 41
Dec.
Select all that apply.
When writing an essay, using the following in the body of the paper are correctly abbreviated.
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etc.
Dr. Oz
Mr. Right
2 ptsQuestion 42
True
False
True or False.
There are different abbreviation styles based on the documentation style of your essay (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
2 ptsQuestion 43
Quiet reflection, which can be practiced in a Temple, is recommended by buddhists.
Quiet reflection, which can be practiced in a temple, is recommended by buddhists.
Quiet reflection, which can be practiced in a temple, is recommended by Buddhists.
Quiet reflection, which can be practiced in a Temple, is recommended by Buddhists.
Identify which one of the sentences below uses correct capitalization.
2 ptsQuestion 44
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In Loren Brick’s novel, the main character insists, “no! I saw only a thin woman and a wild cat on a leash!”
In Loren brick’s novel, the main character insists, “No! I saw only a thin woman and a wild cat on a leash!”
In Loren Brick’s novel, the main character insists, “No! I saw only a thin woman and a wild cat on a leash!”
In Loren Brick’s novel, the main character insists, “No! i saw only a thin woman and a wild cat on a leash!”
Select one.
Identify which sentence below uses correct capitalization.
2 ptsQuestion 45
Cailey learned a hard lesson her first semester: Never get behind in an English class.
Cailey learned a hard lesson her first semester: never get behind in an English Class.
Cailey learned a hard lesson her first semester: never get behind in an english class.
Cailey learned a hard lesson her first semester: Never get behind in an English Class.
Select one.
Identify which sentence below uses correct capitalization.
2 ptsQuestion 46
Select one.
Choose the correct word in the parentheses. Martha had trouble understanding Ivanka’s
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assent
accent
ascent
words because of her strong Russian (accent/ascent/assent).
2 ptsQuestion 47
coarse
course
Select one.
Choose the correct word in the parentheses. This photography (coarse/course) offers insight into how lighting affects the image.
2 ptsQuestion 48
adopt
adept
adapt
Select one.
Choose the correct word in the parentheses. The young man was quite (adapt/adept/adopt) at identifying which painting was a forgery.
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2 ptsQuestion 49
lead
led
Select one.
Choose the correct word in the parentheses. He (lead/led) us in a chorus of "Auld Lang Syne."
2 ptsQuestion 50
then
than
Select one.
Choose the correct word in the parentheses. College students prefer online textbooks more (than, then) print textbooks.
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