1. Nouns Review
Choose the answers that correctly identify the kind of noun boldfaced in each sentence.

2. The judge shows leniency when dealing with first-time offenders.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

3. The judge shows leniency when dealing with first-time offenders.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

4. The leaves on the maple tree change to a bright red every autumn.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

5. The leaves on the maple tree change to a bright red every autumn.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

6. The marching band lined up along the fifty-yard line.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

7. The marching band lined up along the fifty-yard line.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

8. The Gateway Arch is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

9. The Gateway Arch is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

10. Mrs. Jackson cooked hot dogs on the backyard grill.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

11. Mrs. Jackson cooked hot dogs on the backyard grill.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

12. The artist’s finest work is on display at the museum.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

13. The artist’s finest work is on display at the museum.
concrete
abstract
collective
compound
common
proper
singular
plural
possessive

14. Pronouns
Choose the answer that correctly identifies the type of pronoun boldfaced in each sentence.

15. It’s not the snow; it’s winter itself I don’t like.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

16. It’s not the snow; it’s winter itself I don’t like.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

17. Make yourself useful: do the dishes, please!
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

18. Make yourself useful: do the dishes, please!
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

19. Who wants ice cream? personal possessive reflexive intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

20. Who wants ice cream? personal possessive reflexive intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

21. Return the book to its correct place on the shelf, please.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

22. Return the book to its correct place on the shelf, please.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

23. Tim made sure that he read the directions carefully.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

24. Tim made sure that he read the directions carefully.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

25. This is my favorite time of year.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

26. This is my favorite time of year.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

27. Has someone already asked you to the dance?
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

28. Has someone already asked you to the dance?
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

29. The cat that has a patch of white on its chest is my favorite.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

30. The cat that has a patch of white on its chest is my favorite.
personal
possessive
reflexive
intensive
demonstrative
relative
interrogative
indefinite

31. Indicate whether the underlined verb is action, linking, or helping
Verbs
Indicate whether the underlined verb is action, linking, or helping

32. The chef tastes the sauce.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

33. The chef tastes the sauce.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

34. The driver turned around the corner carefully.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

35. The driver turned around the corner carefully.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

36. I felt refreshed after my catnap.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

37. I felt refreshed after my catnap.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

38. The runner does not seem winded.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

39. The runner does not seem winded.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

40. They may spend days looking for a shallow place.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

41. They may spend days looking for a shallow place.
Transitive Action
Intransitive Action
Linking
Helping

42. Adjectives and Adverbs
Determine whether the boldfaced word is an adjective or adverb.

43. Our library seldom allows renewal of books on the best-seller list.
adjective
adverb

44. Our library seldom allows renewal of books on the best-seller list.
adjective
adverb

45. For his age and size, Max is an unusually good running back.
adjective
adverb

46. For his age and size, Max is an unusually good running back.
adjective
adverb

47. For his age and size, Max is an unusually good running back.
adjective
adverb

48. For his age and size, Max is an unusually good running back.
adjective
adverb

49. Mrs. Jones eagerly drinks her first large cup of coffee early in the morning.
adjective
adverb

50. Mrs. Jones eagerly drinks her first large cup of coffee early in the morning.
adjective
adverb

51. Mrs. Jones eagerly drinks her first large cup of coffee early in the morning.
adjective
adverb

52. Mrs. Jones eagerly drinks her first large cup of coffee early in the morning.
adjective
adverb

53. Mrs. Jones eagerly drinks her first large cup of coffee early in the morning.
adjective
adverb

54. Mrs. Jones eagerly drinks her first large cup of coffee early in the morning.
adjective
adverb

55. Correctly determine the object of the preposition in each sentence.
Prepositions
Correctly determine the object of the preposition in each sentence.

56. We carried the packages into the house.

57. We carried the packages into the house.

58. I was glad to have finally arrived at my friend’s house.

59. I was glad to have finally arrived at my friend’s house.

60. This gift from you means a great deal.

61. This gift from you means a great deal.

62. In addition to apples, I brought some peaches.

63. In addition to apples, I brought some peaches.

64. Please do not talk during the test, or you will earn a zero.

65. Please do not talk during the test, or you will earn a zero.

66. Conjunctions and Interjections
Choose the answer that correctly identifies the boldfaced word in each sentence.

67. Both Kevin and Jen are working on the ticket committee.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

68. Both Kevin and Jen are working on the ticket committee.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

69. As soon as he heard about the sale, he rushed to the store.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

70. As soon as he heard about the sale, he rushed to the store.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

71. Ouch! I pinched my finger in the door!
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

72. Ouch! I pinched my finger in the door!
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

73. Will you please set the table for dinner while I finish the salad?
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

74. Will you please set the table for dinner while I finish the salad?
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

75. Coordinating conjunction Correlative conjunction
I wanted to go to the movie; consequently, I had to finish my homework first.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

76. Coordinating conjunction Correlative conjunction
I wanted to go to the movie; consequently, I had to finish my homework first.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

77. The town has cleaned up the park, so it is now a safe place to play.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

78. The town has cleaned up the park, so it is now a safe place to play.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

79. We have to get milk at the store; also, we need butter.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

80. We have to get milk at the store; also, we need butter.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

81. I did well on the quiz, for I studied very hard.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

82. I did well on the quiz, for I studied very hard.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

83. Well, I guess I should try harder next time.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

84. Well, I guess I should try harder next time.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

85. Your choice is between whether to see the action movie or the comedy.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection

86. Your choice is between whether to see the action movie or the comedy.
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Conjunctive adverb
Interjection