1. GRAMMAR 180

2. The hot and steamy sidewalk could easily burn your feet, if you walked on it without your shoes. The sentence above is: A. simple sentence B. Complex sentence C. Modified sentence D. Compound sentence

3. 2. Leonardo da Vinci was an artist of many talents who lived in Renaissance Italy. Which sentence would not provide a supporting detail to the topic sentence? A. Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous painting in is the Mona Lisa. B. Leonardo da Vinci was not the only famous artist in Renaissance Italy. C. Leonardo da Vinci invented designs for a flying machine and a submarine. D. Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings of dead human bodies have been used to teach human anatomy.

4. 3. Which sentence below contains a predicate nominative. A
3. Which sentence below contains a predicate nominative? A. The elephant is the symbol of our club. B. The elephants ran across the dusty plain. C. Elephants are huge, but they are surprisingly graceful. D. Elephants often damage trees by stripping off the bark.

5. For years, the Empire State Building were the tallest building in the world. Which change makes the sentence correct? A. Change were to is B. Change were to are C. Change were to was D. Change tallest to taller

6. What is the highest building in New York City
What is the highest building in New York City? In the sentence above, which part of speech is the underlined word? A. Verb B. Pronoun C. Preposition D. Conjunction

7. To find out the name of the company that published your book, you should look A. In the index. B. In the glossary C. At the title page D. At the table of contents

8. The horse, a real beauty, came trotting around the track
The horse, a real beauty, came trotting around the track. Which underlined word is a preposition? A. A B. Came C. Trotting D. Around

9. Jonathan’s dad gave him a list of chores to do
Jonathan’s dad gave him a list of chores to do. As it turns out, Jonathan had a basketball game at noon. Before he could play, he had to finish his chores. Jonathan decided to finish his chores. He went to his game and scored fifteen points, and he was glad he finished his chores! Which sentence is the closing sentence in this paragraph? A. As it turns out, Jonathan had a basketball game at noon. B. Before he could play, he had to finish his chores. C. Jonathan decided to finish his chores. D. He went to his game and scored 15 points, and he was glad he finished his chores.

10. Which is a good method for taking notes for a research paper. A
Which is a good method for taking notes for a research paper? A. Write information on note cards. B. Photocopy pages from a printed source. C. Memorize information from videotapes. D. Print information from a computer source.

11. Which word is the indirect object in the sentence below
Which word is the indirect object in the sentence below? I gave the baby a rattle. A. I B. Gave C. Baby D. Rattle

12. 11. (1) Sarah and Dianne went to the movies
11. (1) Sarah and Dianne went to the movies. (2) First, they bought tickets at the window. (3) Then, they went inside and bought popcorn. (4) They bought soda to wash down the popcorn. (5) They loved the movie and had a really good time. Which sentence is the topic sentence of this paragraph? A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 3 C. Sentence 4 D. Sentence 5

13. I really like my English teacher, Ms. Wiley
I really like my English teacher, Ms. Wiley. The first reason that I like Ms. Wily is that she has made me realize how much fun it can be to read. Secondly, I like Ms. Wily because she makes me want to learn as much as I can. Which word acts as a transition in the passage? A. Reason B. She C. Secondly D. because

14. Her favorite spot was near an enormous maple tree
Her favorite spot was near an enormous maple tree. What is the simple subject in the sentence? A. Her B . Tree C. Maple D. Spot

15. Which sentence contains a direct object. A
Which sentence contains a direct object? A. Jerry loves to eat, but he stays skinny. B. Rainbows are beautiful; I love it when they appear. C. Lisa looked around for her comb but eventually gave up. D. The cat climbed the oak tree to get away from the yapping poodle.

16. Play me a song, before you go to bed, for old time’s sake
Play me a song, before you go to bed, for old time’s sake. Which underlined word is used as an indirect object? A. Me B. Before C. Sake D. To

17. Which is an interrogative sentence. A. Do you like to go to the beach
Which is an interrogative sentence? A. Do you like to go to the beach? B. Tell Marcie the chocolate chip cookies are done. C. My brother wants to go to college in Seattle, Washington. D. If I make straight A’s my parents are going to take me to Disney World.

18. If you kick the ball hard, you may score a goal in the game
If you kick the ball hard, you may score a goal in the game. Which word in this sentence is an adverb? A. Hard B. May C. Score D. Goal

19. Which sentence is correctly punctuated. A
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? A. Anyone, who knows this trail, may join us. B. Mariko, an experienced hiker, led the group. C. Anyone, who enjoys hiking would like this trail. D. Mariko welcomes any hiker, who follows her rules.

20. Since the citizens of France were in great need, King Louis XIV’s riegn was a very turbulent time in their history. Which of the underlined words in the sentence is misspelled? A. Citizens B. Riegn C. Turbulent D. History

21. Where should you look to find the meaning of unusual or difficult words used in a book? A. Index B. Glossary C. Title page D. Bibliography

22. The boy received a watch on the occasion of his gratuation from college. Which of the underlined words in the sentence above is misspelled? A. Received B. Occasion C. Gratuation D. College

23. Which sentence contains a modifying phrase. A
Which sentence contains a modifying phrase? A. Here sister was very grateful. B. A white fence circled her new home. C. My son’s favorite toys are noisy ones! D. His basement filled with water as the storm progressed.

24. Which sentence contains a predicate adjective. A
Which sentence contains a predicate adjective? A. What does the sign say? B. Mrs. Smith is my favorite teacher. C. Labrador retrievers love to swim. D. The jewelry was beautiful.

25. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative. A. Mrs
Which sentence contains a predicate nominative? A. Mrs. Sanders is our principal, and she has worked here for 10 years. B. The students work well with her, and she likes getting to know them. C. Our school has many new teachers because there are more students this year. D. My teacher is creative and always gives us new and interesting projects to complete.

26. Turn off the computer when you are finished
Turn off the computer when you are finished. Which describes the sentence above? A. Imperative B. Declarative C. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

27. Which transitional word would most likely be used to show time sequence between paragraphs? A. Moreover B. Meanwhile C. Nevertheless D. Notwithstanding

28. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement. A
Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement? A. They strip and varnish old furniture. B. They strips and varnish old furniture. C. They strips and varnishes old furniture. D. They strip and varnishes old furniture.

29. The man wanted to know who’s skates these were in his driveway
The man wanted to know who’s skates these were in his driveway. Which underlined word is used incorrectly in the sentence above? A. Wanted B. Who’s C. These D. Driveway

30. Which sentence is a run-on sentence. A
Which sentence is a run-on sentence? A. Flossing is good for your teeth, everyone should do it. B. I try to floss my teeth every night, but sometimes I forget. C. Everyone should floss their teeth; flossing is good dental hygiene. D. I put the flossing tape between my teeth; meanwhile, the flossing tape broke.

31. Do you know the name of the longest African river. This sentence is A
Do you know the name of the longest African river? This sentence is A. Imperative B. Declarative C. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

32. Which word is the possessive form of “I”? A. Me B. My C. I’s D. I’d

33. The part of a book that contains references to other sources is called the A. Atlas B. Index C. Glossary D. Bibliography

34. Last Saturday, Allison and Juanita were helping Sandra move a new bed into her bedroom when they realized it was too big to fit through the door. The door was too small for the bed to pass through it. After trying for an hour, they realized they would have to take the bed apart and then put it together inside the bedroom. When they finished they celebrated with tea and cookies. The paragraph above is a narrative describing a series of events. Therefore, it does not have to include: A. Any details B. A unifying idea C. An organization D. A topic sentence

35. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative. A
Which sentence contains a predicate nominative? A. She rarely tells the truth. B. Fall is my favorite season. C. That dog barks all the time. D. Grandpa likes to walk every morning.

36. Which is an interrogative sentence. A. Do you like to go to the beach
Which is an interrogative sentence? A. Do you like to go to the beach? B. Tell Marcie the chocolate chip cookies are done. C. My brother wants to go to college in Seattle, Washington. D. If I make straight A’

37. Alexa’s job at the department store gave her the opportunity to advance her career. Which underlined word is used as an indirect object in the sentence above? A. Department B. Her C. Opportunity D. Career

38. On which Web site would you most likely find the latest presidential poll? A. B. C. D.

39. Move out of the way before you get hurt
Move out of the way before you get hurt. What type of sentence is shown above? A. Imperative B. Declarative C. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

40. In which sentence is an apostrophe used incorrectly. A
In which sentence is an apostrophe used incorrectly? A. The hiking club’s rules are for safety. B. The boy’s want to go for a long hike. C. One of the hiker’s backpacks held food. D. Jon needed the two hikers’ help on the trail.

41. Which sentence contains a predicate adjective. A
Which sentence contains a predicate adjective? A. Take a break from 10:00 to 10:15. B. Calvin likes to chew gum even though it is against the rules. C. Tea is my first choice, but I can drink coffee if there isn’t any tea. D. The lightning was dangerous, so the officials stopped the golf tournament.

42. I gave the book to my sister who read it in a week
I gave the book to my sister who read it in a week. Which change is needed to correct this sentence? A. Capitalize the word sister. B. Capitalize the word week. C. Put a comma after the word sister. D. Put commas after the words book and sister.

43. If you want to find out which country has the most mountain ranges, which would be the best source to use? A. An atlas B. An almanac C. A thesaurus D. A dictionary

44. (1) Developing good study habits is essential to academic success
(1) Developing good study habits is essential to academic success. (2) First, you have to locate a quiet place to study. (3) Many people like studying history better than studying mathematics. (4) Then, organize all the materials you need ion one area for easy retrieval. (5) Next, you need to eliminate all distractions. (6) Finally you are ready to study. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph? A. Sentence 2 B. Sentence 3 C. Sentence 4 D. Sentence 5

45. That tall kid with the crooked grin is really nice to be around
That tall kid with the crooked grin is really nice to be around. Which underlined word is a predicate adjective? A. Tall B. Crooked C. Really D. Nice

46. Joan brought a new book titled Jimmy Carter the White House Years
Joan brought a new book titled Jimmy Carter the White House Years. Which punctuation is needed to correct the sentence? A. Add a colon after titled B. Add a comma after book C. Add a colon after Carter D. Add a comma after Carter

47. The Smoky Mountains are in North Carolina; Florida residents like to vacation there in the summer. What type of sentence is shown above? A. Simple B. Complex C. Compound D. Compound-complex

48. Without thinking, Daryl walked all the way to school on Saturday
Without thinking, Daryl walked all the way to school on Saturday. What word or phrase modifies Daryl? A. To school B. All the way C. On Saturday D. Without thinking

49. Curtis found Terry’s hat in the gym and put it in the lost and found box. What type of sentence is shown above? A. Imperative B. Declarative C. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

50. Those books are ________ to keep as long as I want them
Those books are ________ to keep as long as I want them. Which word completes the sentence correctly? A. My B. Their C. Mine D. Them

51. The letters were mailed today
The letters were mailed today. In the sentence above, which part of speech is the underlined word? A. Noun B. Adverb C. Pronoun D. Adjective

52. Andy wants to write a paper about George Washington
Andy wants to write a paper about George Washington. Which of the following questions should probably not appear in his research? A. How did George Washington meet his wife? B. How did George Washington become the first American president? C. How did he gain the trust of the people? D. Why did Washington want to be president?

53. Mark is doing a presentation on the layers of the earth
Mark is doing a presentation on the layers of the earth. What resource would give him information on the temperature of the earth’s core? A. A dictionary B. An encyclopedia C. A world atlas D. The Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature

54. When you take notes for a research paper, you can summarize, write direct quotations, or you can paraphrase. Why should you give credit to the author when you copy an author’s exact words? A. to avoid quoting B. To avoid summarizing C. To avoid writing D. To avoid plagiarizing

55. Jane needs to find another word for excitement
Jane needs to find another word for excitement. What resource would help her the most? A. A dictionary B. A thesaurus C. A glossary D. An index

56. Where would you look if you wanted to see the sources from which the book you were reading was written? A. A glossary B. Bibliography C. Index D. Table of contents

57. What is the purpose of the sentence below? I can’t believe you did this! A. Make a statement B. Ask a question C. Make a request D. State a strong feeling

58. Which sentence below is correct. A
Which sentence below is correct? A. You can wash and dry the dishes, or you can finish your homework. B. You can wash and dry the dishes, you can finish your homework. C. You can wash and dry the dishes or, you can finish your homework. D. You can wash, and dry the dishes, or you can finish, your homework.

59. If you wanted to add the phrase ‘on the shelf’ to describe the book, where would you place it in the sentence below? Kasey handed the book to Larry. A. Before Kasey B. Between handed and the C. Between book and to D. After Larry

60. What is the simple predicate of the sentence below
What is the simple predicate of the sentence below? Jacob and his friend should have come to the party. A. Come to B. Should C. Should have come D. To the party

61. Which of the sentences below is an example of an imperative sentence? A. That play was fantastic! B. I have twenty-three kids in my class. C. Do you want another piece of chicken? D. Turn left at the corner.

62. Which word is the predicate nominative in the sentence below
Which word is the predicate nominative in the sentence below? This number is the correct address of the capitol building. A. Number B. Correct C. Address D. building

63. What is the modifying clause in the sentence below
What is the modifying clause in the sentence below? The sign hanging on the door told us when the clerk would return. A. The sign B. Hanging on the door C. Told us when D. the clerk would return

64. Which sentence below is a simple sentence. A
Which sentence below is a simple sentence? A. We might arrive late, or we may not come at all. B. We will try very hard to attend. C. We will come when we get home from work. D. We may not come, but we will send a gift.

65. What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence below
What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence below? The software about artists is quite educational. A. A direct object B. An indirect object C. A predicate adjective D. A subject

66. What change should be made to the sentence below
What change should be made to the sentence below? Corey gave a full complete account of the newspaper staff’s activities at the Young Journalists Convention. A. Omit account B. Omit full C. Omit staff’s D. Omit convention

67. Which words Best fill in the blanks in the sentence below
Which words Best fill in the blanks in the sentence below? The wind _____ and _____, sounding like a lonely ghost seeking a place to rest. A. Whistled, yelled B. Howled, moaned C. Growled, roared D. Blew, blew

68. Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence below
Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence below? The chorus group enjoyed really the picturesque scenery in Green Valley. A. Chorus B. Really C. Picturesque D. Green

69. What is the proper correction for the sentence fragment below
What is the proper correction for the sentence fragment below? Large spruce trees with their fresh-smelling needles. A. Large spruce trees standing tall with their fresh-smelling needles. B. Large spruce trees stand tall with their fresh-smelling needles. C. Very large spruce trees standing tall with their fresh-smelling needles. D. Spruce trees standing tall with their fresh-smelling needles.

70. How can the capitalization be corrected in the sentence below
How can the capitalization be corrected in the sentence below? Sari was born on january 17, 1984, in the state of Washington. A. Use a small letter s in Sari B. Use a capital letter J in january C. Use a small letter w in Washington D. Use a capital letter S in state

71. What is the correct set of words to complete the sentence below
What is the correct set of words to complete the sentence below? A _____ evening at home will help you relax and ______ your anxieties; ______, you’re probably exhausted. A. Quiet, lose, besides B. Quite, loose, beside C. Quite, lose, besides D. Quiet, loose, beside

72. Which sentence below uses a possessive pronoun. A
Which sentence below uses a possessive pronoun? A. It’s clear that everyone wants to visit Stone Mountain now. B. She knew that she had better bring a jacket, or else she would be cold. C. They’re the ones who suggested the trip. D. Do we have to bring our own lunches?

73. Which word Best fills in the blank in the sentence below
Which word Best fills in the blank in the sentence below? Was that egg ______ when you bought it? A. Break B. Breaks C. Broked D. Broken

74. Which word(s) Best fill(s) in the blank in the sentence below
Which word(s) Best fill(s) in the blank in the sentence below? My sister said my room was the _______ mess she had ever seen. A. Worse B. Worstest C. Worst D. Most worst

75. Which of the following is capitalized correctly. A. Dr. Robert q
Which of the following is capitalized correctly? A. Dr. Robert q. McMillan B. Dr. Robert q. Mcmillan C. Dr. Robert Q. McMillan D. Dr. Robert Q. Mcmillan

76. Which word(s) best fill(s) in the blank in the sentence below
Which word(s) best fill(s) in the blank in the sentence below? Several members of our science club _______ at the water plant on weekends. A. Volunteer B. Volunteers C. Volunteering D. Is volunteering

77. Which word below would most likely be used as an adverb? A. Blindness B. Blindly C. Blinding D. Blinded

78. What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below
What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence below? Synthesis is the combination of parts into a whole. A. An infinitive B. A preposition C. A verb D. A noun

79. What part of speech is fish in the sentence below
What part of speech is fish in the sentence below? There are many different types of fish in this river. A. Possessive form of a noun B. Infinitive form of a verb C. Proper form of a noun D. Plural form of a noun

80. In the sentence below, which pronoun would best replace the underlined words? Jamie and Robin went to the park to have a picnic. A. They B. Their C. Them D. Themselves

81. Which one is not a complete sentence. A
Which one is not a complete sentence? A. The brown thrasher is our state bird. B. The state flower grows in the forest. C. The state is Georgia. D. The state tree, the live oak.

82. What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence below
What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence below? The software about artists is quite educational. A. A direct object B. An indirect object C. A predicate adjective D. A subject

83. Which sentence below is a simple sentence. A
Which sentence below is a simple sentence? A. We might arrive late, or we may not come at all. B. We will try very hard to attend. C. We will come when we get home from work. D. We may not come, but we will send a gift.

84. In order to make the sentence below more descriptive, which word might best replace the underlined word? This good teacher often donated her services to tutor after school. A. Frugal B. Interesting C. Generous D. Satisfactory

85. Which word is the subject of the sentence below
Which word is the subject of the sentence below? Bradley, my older brother, works as a messenger and delivers packages by bike. A. Bradley B. Brother C. Packages D. messenger

86. Which transitional word best completes the sentence below
Which transitional word best completes the sentence below? He was hoping to be chosen: _________, it did not seem likely. A. So B. Besides C. However D. Therefore

87. Which is a run-on sentence. A
Which is a run-on sentence? A. Meredith, Joe, and Josh went to the store to buy food for dinner. B. We’ve always wanted to go skiing in the mountains we went last year. C. Because the students worked hard, everyone was rewarded with a party. D. Every time the ice cream truck goes by, Alex runs home for his money.

88. Which transitional word would most likely be used to show comparison between paragraphs? A. Likewise B. Certainly C. Altogether D. Afterward

89. Which of the following is a bibliography entry. A
Which of the following is a bibliography entry? A. Ford, Harrison – 9, 14, 36, 48-50, 54, 66 B. Chapter 10… The Dawn Breaks…194 C. Noun: a word that names a person, place, or thing. D. Jones, Tamara. The Lost Suitcase. L New York: Barnham, 1998.

90. Which resource would contain a map of Malaysia. A. An atlas B
Which resource would contain a map of Malaysia? A. An atlas B. A thesaurus C. A dictionary D. A newspaper

91. Eating right and exercising are two components of good health
Eating right and exercising are two components of good health. Which would not be a supporting detail for this topic sentence? A. Walking at least three times a week is good for you. B. There are many things you can do to insure good health. C. It is wise to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. D. Running, rope jumping, biking, and skating are some forms of exercise.

92. The shepherd guarded his flock through the night
The shepherd guarded his flock through the night. In the sentence above, what part of speech is the underlined word? A. Verb B. Noun C. Adverb D. adjective

93. Which is the following is a declarative sentence. A
Which is the following is a declarative sentence? A. I will run for elected office every year until I win. B. Run around the track ten times. C. Visit the museum, and write an essay on one of the exhibits. D. The sun is up, the humidity is down, and I could not feel better!

94. The section in the back of a book that contains detailed information about where specific topics are located is called the A. Index B. Glossary C. Bibliography D. encyclopedia

95. Which is a sentence fragment. A. Bob and Mary are best friends. B
Which is a sentence fragment? A. Bob and Mary are best friends. B. My dog’s favorite toy is broken. C. When I woke up on Monday morning. D. Tomorrow is my mom’s forty-seventh birthday.

96. In which sentence is the word there used incorrectly. A
In which sentence is the word there used incorrectly? A. There are four thousand books in our library. B. Place your books over there on the bookshelf. C. Are there any students waiting outside the door? D. The students ate there lunches out on the playground.

97. Which sentence uses an incorrect possessive. A
Which sentence uses an incorrect possessive? A. The girls’ new dress was white with red polka dots. B. My brother’s dirty clothes are on the floor of his closet. C. I can wear my mom’s black dress to the dance tomorrow night. D. All of my friends and I can go to the party if we get our parents’ permission.

98. The bestsellers fly off the shelf immediately after they arrive in the store! Which word is the plural form of shelf?> A. Shelfs B. Shelf’s C. Shelves D. Shelve’s

99. The package is too heavy to carry all the way to the car
The package is too heavy to carry all the way to the car. Which type of sentence is shown above? A. Simple B. Complex C. Compound D. Compound-complex

100. Which is not included on the title page of a research paper. A
Which is not included on the title page of a research paper? A. The title of the paper B. The date the paper is submitted C. Your name and the teacher’s name D. A list of sources used for the paper

101. Among all of his trains, the large engine was his favorite
Among all of his trains, the large engine was his favorite. In the sentence above, what part of speech is the underlined word? A. A verb B. A modifier C. A predicate D. A conjunction

102. 101. The donkey’s name was Sandy
101. The donkey’s name was Sandy. She stood by the river and nibbled berries from the bushes while the cowboys used match’s to start a fire. Which underlined word is not used correctly? A. Donkey’s B. Berries C. Bushes D. Match’s

103. 102. Which sentence contains a compound predicate. A
102. Which sentence contains a compound predicate? A. Antonio likes to play the piano for the school choir. B. Kristin and Eric went fishing in the lake near their house. C. Cyndi went to the store, bought some milk, and walked back home. D. Jennifer and Melissa take the bus to school every morning at 7:00 a.m.

104. 103. Among all of his trains the large engine was his favorite
103. Among all of his trains the large engine was his favorite. In the sentence above, what part of speech is the underlined word? A. A verb B. A modifier C. A predicate D. A conjunction

105. 104. Teachers like to see their students acheive the highest possible academic grades. Which of the underlined words is misspelled? A. Teachers B. Students C. Achieve D. Academic

106. 105. Why is it that trees generally grow much more slowly than shrubs
105. Why is it that trees generally grow much more slowly than shrubs? Which type of sentence is this? A. Imperative B. Declarative C. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

107. 106. (1) The governor’s mansion is one of the oldest buildings in the state. (2) The front section of the building is the governor’s family area. Which sentence would best follow sentence (2) in the paragraph above. A. There is an area for official business. B. To sum up, there is an area for official business. C. The back section of the building is the area for official business. D. As a result, there is an area of the building for official business.

108. 107. Which sentence is a run-on sentence. A
107. Which sentence is a run-on sentence? A. Flossing is good for your teeth, everyone should do it. B. I try to floss my teeth every night, but sometimes I forget. C. Everyone should floss their teeth; flossing is good dental hygiene. D. I put the flossing tape between my teeth; meanwhile, the flossing tape broke.

109. 108. Do you know the name of the longest African river
108. Do you know the name of the longest African river? This sentence is A. Imperative B. Declarative C. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

110. 109. The part of a book that contains references to other sources is called the A. Atlas B. Index C. Glossary D. Bibliography

111. 110. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative. A
110. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative? A. She rarely tells the truth. B. Fall is my favorite season. C. That dog barks all the time. D. Grandpa likes to walk every morning.

112. 111. Which is an interrogative Sentence. A
111. Which is an interrogative Sentence? A. Do you like to go to the beach? B. Tell Mary to stop talking. C. Mickey wants to go the UGA. D. We are going to Disney World.

113. 112. Which sentence contains a direct object. A
112. Which sentence contains a direct object? A. Jerry loves to eat, but he stays skinny. B. Rainbows are beautiful; I love it when they appear. C. Lisa looked around for her comb but eventually gave up. D. The cat climbed the oak tree to get away from the yapping poodle.

114. 113. Play me a song, before you go to bed, for old time’s sake
113. Play me a song, before you go to bed, for old time’s sake. Which underlined word is used as an indirect object? A. Me B. Before C. Sake D. To

115. 114. I saw Peter running down the street
114. I saw Peter running down the street. What is the direct object in this sentence? A. I B. Saw C. Peter D. Street

116. 115. (1)Developing good study habits is essential to academic success
115. (1)Developing good study habits is essential to academic success. (2) First, you have to locate a quiet place to study. (3)Many people like studying history better than studying mathematics. (4) The, organize all the materials you need in one area for easy retrieval. (5) Next, you need to eliminate all distractions. ( 6) Finally, you are ready to study. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph? A. Sentence 2 B. Sentence 3 C. Sentence 4 D. Sentence 5

117. 116. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative. A. Mrs
116. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative? A. Mrs. Sanders is our principal, and she has worked here for 10 years. B. The students work well with her, and she likes getting to know them. C. Our school has many new teachers because there are more students this year. D. My teacher is creative and always gives us new and interesting projects to complete.

118. 117. Turn off the computer when you are finished
117. Turn off the computer when you are finished. Which describes the sentence above? A. Imperative B. Declarative C. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

119. 118. The Smoky Mountains are in North Carolina; Florida residents like to vacation there in the summer. What type of sentence is shown above? A. Simple B. Complex C. Compound D. Compound-complex

120. 119. Curtis found Terri’s hat in the gym and put it in the lost and found box. What type of sentence is shown above? A. Imperative B. Declarative C. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

121. 120. Those books are _____ to keep as long as I want them
120. Those books are _____ to keep as long as I want them. Which word completes the sentence correctly? A. My B. Their C. Mine D. them

122. 121. The letters were mailed today
121. The letters were mailed today. In the sentence above, which part of speech is the underlined word? A. Noun B. Adverb C. Pronoun D. Adjective

123. 122. For years, the Empire State building were the tallest building in the world. Which change makes the sentence correct? A. Change were to is B. Change were to are C. Change were to was D. Change tallest to taller

124. 123. What is the highest building in New York City
123. What is the highest building in New York City? In the sentence above, which part of speech is the underlined word? A. Verb B. Pronoun C. Preposition D. Conjunction

125. 124. When looking for a map of Ireland, which of the following sources should Rupert use? A. A dictionary B. A thesaurus C. An encyclopedia D. An atlas

126. 125. (1) I also get an opportunity to check out the newest fashions before the average customer sees them on the racks. (2) Even though the customers can sometimes be crabby, it’s still not a bad job to have for the summer. (3) Working in a clothing store has its advantage. (4) I get a ten percent discount on everything in the store. How should these sentences be ordered to create a logical paragraph? A. 3,4,1,2 B. 2,3,1,4 C. 1,2,4,3 D. 4,1,3,2

127. 126. What is the direct object of the sentence below
126. What is the direct object of the sentence below? I want to send a letter to the governor of Texas. A. Texas B. Governor C. Letter D. I

128. 127. Which of the following sentences is correct. A
127. Which of the following sentences is correct? A. The principle said that my principals require me to live on the capitol my father left me. I wont touch the principle, and will use only the income. B. The principle said, “my principals require me to live on the capitol my father left me. I won’t touch the principle, and will use only the income.” C. The principal said, “My principles require me to live on the capital my father left me. I won’t touch the principal, and will use only the income.? D. The Principle said, “My principle’s require me to live on the capital my Father left me. I wont touch the principal, and will use only the income.”

129. 128. In order to make the sentence below more descriptive, which word might best replace the underlined word? The nosy child asked the teacher one question after another. A. Uninterested B. Imaginative C. Inquisitive D. Indifferent

130. 129. In the following sentence which underlined word is misspelled
129. In the following sentence which underlined word is misspelled? I cannot publicly criticize the existence of that singer’s numerous fans except to say that her songs display neither rhyme nor rhythem. A. Publicly B. Rhythem C. Existence D. Rhyme

131. 130. Which of the following sentences is correct. A
130. Which of the following sentences is correct? A. My father’s favorite saying was if you cant do something well, you shouldn’t do it at all. B. My fathers favorite saying was “if you can’t do something well, you shouldn’t do it at all. C. My father’s favorite saying was, “If you can’t do something well, you shouldn’t do it at all.” D. My fathers’ favorite saying was “If you can’t do something well, you shouldn’t do it at all.”

132. 131. Which word is the subject of the sentence below
131. Which word is the subject of the sentence below? The pitcher, my sister’s friend, struck out the first three batters. A. Friend B. Pitcher C. Batters D. Sister

133. 132. Margaret is researching the topic of dog breeding practices
132. Margaret is researching the topic of dog breeding practices. Where in her book Dogs should she look to find the section addressing her topic? A. The glossary B. The table of contents C. The title page D. The copyright page

134. 133. If you want to get to the high school to see the play, follow these directions: Take Phillips Road all the way to Constitution Way. Next, take a left on Constitution Way. Next, take a left on Constitution Way and ride along that road for about six miles. You will soon come to a stop light. Take another left. You will see the high school on your right. Please park behind the building. Which is a transition word in the paragraph? A. Please B. Next C. Left D. Take

135. 134. Which is a run-on sentence. A
134. Which is a run-on sentence? A. Why are there fireworks and parades to celebrate the Fourth of July? B. On my favorite holiday, Christmas, I most enjoy presenting gifts to my grandparents. C. Halloween is one holiday I really don’t understand my friends and I ignore it go to the movies. D. My brother, who is in charge of the egg hunt at Easter, delights in dressing up that day like a very large rabbit.

136. 135. In the sentence below, which pronoun would best replace the underlined words? Ceci and I like to go hiking in the woods. A. We B. Ourselves C. Us D. Our

137. 136. Which of the following websites would likely give the most objective, unbiased reviews of new video games? A. B. C. D.

138. 138. In the sentence below, what part of speech is the underlined word
138. In the sentence below, what part of speech is the underlined word? It can be a challenge to eat a steamed crab. A. Verb B. Adverb C. Adverb D. Adjective

139. 137. What is the direct object in the sentence
137. What is the direct object in the sentence? In early autumn, we pick apples at the local orchard. A. Apples B. Orchard C. Autumn D. We

140. 139. I got a job babysitting my neighbor’s two children after school
139. I got a job babysitting my neighbor’s two children after school. Joseph is eight years old and Sandra, is four years old. I like babysitting them because they’re fun to be around. I just have to be willing to play interesting games and keep them entertained. I don’t find it hard to do, especially since I remember what it was like to be a young kid. The underlined sentence in the paragraph above is a A. Topic sentence B. Supporting sentence C. Redundant sentence D. Closing sentence.

141. 140. Which is the predicate adjective in the sentence below
140. Which is the predicate adjective in the sentence below? My dog seems very quiet today. A. Dog B. Very C. Quiet D. Today

142. 141. In the sentence below, the word painted is acting as what part of speech? Don’t touch the painted part of the wall. A. Verb B. Adjective C. Noun D. Adverb

143. 142. Which of the following sentences is correct. A
142. Which of the following sentences is correct? A. She said to me if you cant take the heat, get out of the kitchen.” B. She said to me If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. C. She said to me, “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.” D. She said, to me, ‘If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

144. 143. Which type of sentence is this
143. Which type of sentence is this? If you eat too fast, you might get indigestion. A. Telling (declarative) B. Asking (interrogative) C. Command (imperative) D. Exclamation (exclamatory)

145. 144. In the following sentence, which underlined word is misspelled
144. In the following sentence, which underlined word is misspelled? If you should accidentally spill a drink on your neighbor, the only acceptable behavior is to apologise profusely. A. Neighbor B. Apologise C. Acceptable D. Accidentally

146. 145. Which sentence has a compound predicate. A
145. Which sentence has a compound predicate? A. Wash the dishes and sweep the kitchen floor. B. Singing softly, the young mother coaxed the baby to sleep. C. After the morning announcements, the teacher explained the difficult math problem. D. The seventh graders coached the kindergarten children in preparation for the school play.

147. 146. Ed is writing a report about the people behind the existentialist movement in philosophy. Which of these four questions should be address first when researching? A. How long were the books that existential philosophers wrote? B. How many philosophers were there? C. Who were the most influential existential philosophers? D. In what country was the existential movement the strongest?

148. 147. Which type of sentence is shown below
147. Which type of sentence is shown below? At the age of ten months, the precocious little boy started walking and talking. A. Simple B. Complex C. Compound D. Compound-complex

149. 148. In the sentence below, which pronoun would best replace the underlined words? The car is not mine. It belongs to Jo and Amy. A. They B. Their C. Them D. Themselves

150. 149. Which of the following sentences is correct. A
149. Which of the following sentences is correct? A. Just between you and I, I don’t like him. B. Just between you and I, I don’t like him. C. Just between you and I, I don’t like he. D. Just between you and me, I don’t like him.

151. 150. Rich has been assigned a report on the different forms of martial arts found across the world. To locate the meaning of the word ninjitsu, where in his book about martial arts should he look? A. The copyright page B. The table of contents C. The glossary D. The back cover

152. 151. In which sentence is the word there used incorrectly. A
151. In which sentence is the word there used incorrectly. A. There it is! B. Are there any soccer players here? C. There are over 400 students in our school. D. The teachers park there cars behind our gym.

153. 152. Which of the following is a sentence fragment. A
152. Which of the following is a sentence fragment? A. Do you know how to make a pecan pie? B. Taking the bus, I arrived at school on time. C. The scenic road with mountains, rivers, and lakeside views. D. The robins built a nest in the tree outside my window.

154. 153. Which of the following key phrases should Victor type into the library computer when he is looking for a book containing biographical information about the leaders of the former Soviet Union? A. Soviet Union B. Soviet leaders C. Russia D. Russian leaders

155. 154. What is the compound subject of the sentence below
154. What is the compound subject of the sentence below? On a bright sunny morning the youth group and the parents set out to pick berries. A. Youth group, berries B. Morning, parents C. Youth group, parents D. Parents, pick

156. 155. Alex is researching the history of poker, the card game
155. Alex is researching the history of poker, the card game. Which of the following questions is the most relevant as he begins his research? A. Where and when did poker become popular? B. How many casinos and clubs with poker tables are there nationwide? C. How many different hands can beat a full house ion the game? D. What are the names of some different variations of poker?

157. 156. Which sentence uses an incorrect possessive. A
156. Which sentence uses an incorrect possessive? A. My uncles’ homes are all on the east side of town. B. My sister’s friends are nice to me. C. I fell on my only sons’ skateboard. D. The cat’s tail is long and black.

158. 157. Which of the following is not a complete sentence. A
157. Which of the following is not a complete sentence? A. Drive very carefully as you approach the construction area on the highway. B. Ten tiny ballerinas dressed like flowers pirouetted hesitantly across the stage. C. What is the best meal you ever ate and where did you eat it? D. Anxiously checking the lottery ticket!

159. 158. Which word is the subject of the sentence below
158. Which word is the subject of the sentence below? Tamika, my sister, goes to college and is studying to be a doctor. A. Doctor B. College C. Sister D. Tamika

160. 159. Which of the following sentences if punctuated correctly. A
159. Which of the following sentences if punctuated correctly. A. My favorite sports are baseball soccer and tennis. B. My favorite sports are, baseball, soccer, and tennis. C. My favorite sports, are baseball, soccer and tennis. D. My favorite sports are baseball, soccer, and tennis.

161. 160. Which descriptive word Best fits in this sentence
160. Which descriptive word Best fits in this sentence? We took a walk to gaze at the night sky: many stars and a ______ full moon lit our way. A. Lustrous B. Shadowy C. Scintillating D. Luminous

162. 161. I brought my books back to the library
161. I brought my books back to the library. In the sentence above, what part of speech is the underlined word? A. Verb B. Noun C. Adverb D. Adjective

163. 162. In the following sentence, which underlined word is misspelled
162. In the following sentence, which underlined word is misspelled? I believe my calendar says I am due at the cemetery at 3 o’clock tomorow. A. Believe B. Calendar C. Tomorow D. Cemetery

164. 163. When looking for general information about the Sahara desert, the Best source to use is A. A dictionary B. A thesaurus C. An encyclopedia D. An atlas

165. 164. Which word is the subject of the sentence below
164. Which word is the subject of the sentence below? Over the weekend did you go sailing on the lake? A. Lake B. Weekend C. You D. Sailing

166. 165. A trip to the art gallery has always been one of my favorite diversions on rainy Sunday afternoons. To which word in the sentence above does the phrase, of my favorite diversions, refer? A. Trip B. One C. Always D. Afternoons

167. 166. Which of the following sentences if correct. A
166. Which of the following sentences if correct? A. Juanita said to Elaine and me, “Lets go.” B. Juanita said to Elaine and I, “Let’s go!” C. Juanita said to Elaine and me, “Let’s go!” D. Juanita said to Elaine and I, “let’s go!”

168. 167. After romping in the woods and unexpectedly meeting a skunk, our dog smelled awful. What is the predicate adjective in the sentence above? A. Our B. Unexpectedly C. Awful D. Woods

169. 168. In the sentence below, the word lightly is acting as what part of speech? Devon tapped lightly on his drums. A. Verb B. Adjective C. Noun D. Adverb

170. 169. Which sentence has a compound predicate. A
169. Which sentence has a compound predicate? A. A long time ago one of my ancestors was born and lived in the castle by the sea. B. After strolling through town, we went to see Shakespeare’s play, “Hamlet”. C. At some future time would you like to work in highway construction. D. My friend, Anne, will play a piano piece by Beethoven in the upcoming school recital.

171. 170. Which word is the plural form of elf. A. Elfs B. Elf’s C. Elves D
170. Which word is the plural form of elf? A. Elfs B. Elf’s C. Elves D. Elve’s

172. 171. Which type of sentence is shown below
171. Which type of sentence is shown below? Yesterday we drove to the beach, swam for an hour, and then visited my aunt and uncle who have a home at the shore. A. Simple B. Complex C. Compound D. Compound-complex

173. 172. My older sister is the nurse at the chilren’s clinic here in town
172. My older sister is the nurse at the chilren’s clinic here in town. What is the predicate nominative in the sentence above? A. Sister B. Nurse C. Children’s D. Clinic

174. 173. Which sentence is punctuated correctly. A
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. Aren’t these books Steven’s? B. Aren’t these books’ Steven’s? C. Aren’t these book’s Stevens’? D. Aren’t these books Stevens’?

175. 174. Which sentence below is a compound-complex sentence. A
174. Which sentence below is a compound-complex sentence? A. Writing a research paper can be such a daunting task that many students may become anxious and upset. B. The tall boy swung the bat and sent the ball crashing into the upstairs window at the neighbor’s house. C. If everything works out according to plan, we will meet Tom and Pat at the train station, and then the four of us will go to dinner and a concert. D. Why to you think it is important to learn about faraway places?

176. The pretty teacher gave the small child a large piece of green paper. What is the direct object in the sentence above? A. Teacher B. Child C. Piece D. Paper

177. The pretty teacher gave the small child a large piece of green paper. What is the indirect object in the sentence below? A. Teacher B. Child C. Piece D. Paper

178. 177. The part of a report containing names of sources used in research is called A. The bibliography B. The title page C. The introduction D. A body paragraph.

179. 178. Mark is researching the career of Henry Ford
Mark is researching the career of Henry Ford. Which of these four question is the most relevant in starting his research? A. How many brothers and sisters did Henry Ford have? B. Where was Henry Ford born? C. What was Henry Ford’s nationality? D. What were Henry Ford’s most important achievements?

180. Which of the following key phrases should Chris type into the library computer when he is looking for a book about local food and culture in Costa Rica? A. Costa Rica B. Island C. Costa Rica food and culture D. Food and culture

181. 180. A herring gull, one kind of sea gull, is white with a gray back and wings. What is the predicate adjective of the sentence above? A. Herring B. Gray C. White D. Sea