English 11 Mid-Term Review

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) Did the police give John a speeding ticket?

Grammar / Writing Determine the underline part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) The family devoured the turkey dinner quickly.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) Last night’s sunset was magnificent.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) Brittany likes Italian food, but Drew prefers Chinese.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) Gosh, this exam is really difficult!

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) Sara watched her dog run around the house.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) The class selected Joe as school president.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) Your new apartment, sunny and spacious, seems ideal for you.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) All of the books on these shelves were written by Mark Twain.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) John lives on this street.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) Neither film was enjoyable.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of speech (N, Pro, Adj, V, Adv, Prep, Conj, Int) In the space program, which astronaut is your favorite?

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) She always bakes pies on Saturday afternoon.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) The small town elected Bill Conroy mayor last week.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) Do you enjoy a walk in the woods in the fall?

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) The chicken soup looks greasy today.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) He gave me another wise answer.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) The clocks stopped during the power failure.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) Today is not dreary and dismal.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) She made her friend a promise.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) Here are the books for your research paper.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) Tom is a student and an athlete.

Grammar / Writing Determine the underlined part of sentence (Sub, Verb, DO, IO, PN/PA) One director of the project donated millions of dollars to the fund.

Grammar / Writing Determine the type of phrase John walked around the house A) prepositional B) participial C) gerund D) infinitive E) appositive

Grammar / Writing Determine the type of phrase Mrs. Arters, the teacher, immediately began asking the students annoying questions. A) prepositional B) participial C) gerund D) infinitive E) appositive

Grammar / Writing Determine the type of phrase Awarded another Emmy, ‘Law and Order’ has finally become a success. A) prepositional B) participial C) gerund D) infinitive E) appositive

Grammar / Writing Determine the type of phrase Washing their hands frequently enables doctors to maintain sanitary conditions. A) prepositional B) participial C) gerund D) infinitive E) appositive

Grammar / Writing Determine the type of phrase The secret of success is to work harder than others and complain less. A) prepositional B) participial C) gerund D) infinitive E) appositive

Grammar / Writing Determine the type of phrase Sarah, walking a mile to school, fell and hurt her knee. A) prepositional B) participial C) gerund D) infinitive E) appositive

Grammar / Writing The __________ sentence tells your reader the main idea(s) you are trying to explain. This sentence gives your essay direction and focus. A) thesis B) detail C) support D) topic

Grammar / Writing Body paragraphs one through three consist of the following sentences: A) topic, support, transition A) topic, support, transition B) support, detail, quotation C) topic, support, detail, transition D) thesis, detail, support

Grammar / Writing The conclusion of an essay should name ________ information discussed first then move to more ______ information that reveals personal insight and understanding. A) organized; creative A) organized; creative B) specific; general C) general; specific D) vague; specialized

Grammar / Writing These opening sentences are needed in order to get your reader interested in what you’re going to discuss A) topic sentences A) topic sentences B) support sentences C) thesis sentences D) attention-getter sentences

Grammar / Writing These opening sentences are needed in order to get your reader interested in what you’re going to discuss A) topic sentences A) topic sentences B) support sentences C) thesis sentences D) attention-getter sentences