Grammar and Sentence Structure Quiz
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Which of the following options are correct in the sentence? Instead of watching TV, my family enjoys playing games together after dinner.

  • Enjoys, watching, playing
  • Instead of watching TV
  • After dinner
  • Watching, playing (correct)

What is the subject pronoun and the object pronoun in the sentence? Raul was very tired after his long flight, but he told us all about his trip to Argentina.

  • Us, he
  • He, us (correct)
  • His, his
  • He, his

What is the subject pronoun and the object pronoun in the sentence? Blue jays become aggressive when they are nesting; yesterday, one attacked me in the garden.

  • One, me
  • Me, they
  • They, me (correct)
  • Are, in

What are the predicate adjectives in this sentence? The small, quaint town of New Fairfield had a modern public library.

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What is the helping verb of this sentence? Renee has been interested in Greek and Roman mythology since she was six.

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How many syllables are in the word 'disinfectant'?

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What are the coordinating conjunctions in this sentence? Mr. Bingham teaches calculus, but he also coaches the soccer team.

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Is the sentence simple, complex, or compound? The Mayan Classic period was from 250 to 900 CE.

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Is the sentence simple, complex, or compound? Even though it's cool tonight, I'd like to eat outside.

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Is the sentence simple, complex, or compound? Liz opened the brightly colored box, and there was a beautiful silk scarf inside.

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Is the sentence simple, complex, or compound? Jon will be studying architecture at Yale next year.

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Is the sentence simple, complex, or compound? Although Tino's grandmother was born in Cuba, she has lived in Florida for 40 years.

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Which sentence is written correctly?

<p>Yesterday, we saw Rhonda's sister, brother, and cousin at our neighborhood pool. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

<p>Each of those children have a unique way of looking at the world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the independent clause of the following sentence? No matter how hard she tried, Maragret couldn't finish the crossword puzzle.

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Complete the sentence with who, which, or that. Lucas, ______plays the banjo and guitar, says the banjo was much harder to learn.

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Complete the sentence with who, which, or that. The bromeliad is a kind of plant _______grows primarily in tropical climates.

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Which of these sentences is written correctly?

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Which of these sentences is written correctly?

<p>James has always been a nervous person; he worried whether or not he has a reason to. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the best word/words to complete the sentence. Taking the subway to the airport is________than going by taxi, but it's less expensive.

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Is the verb (speak) transitive or intransitive? When Betsy moved to Madrid, she couldn't (speak) Spanish at all.

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Select the predicate noun. George is Wanda's older brother; he works in Dayton, Ohio.

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Which of these sentences is written correctly?

<p>Helen's favorite song is 'You Are My Sunshine,' and she hums it when she's happy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

<p>Our neighbor, a radio operator, had built tow large antennas in his yard. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the root words could be placed in both the words con_____ and de_____

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What is the direct object and the indirect object of the sentence? The direct object is listed FIRST followed by the indirect object. After her graduation party, Colleen sent everyone in her family thank-you notes.

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Flashcards

Past Tense Verb

A verb form showing an action completed in the past.

Independent Clause

A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Who (Pronoun)

Used to refer to people in complex sentences.

Proper Punctuation

Using punctuation correctly in sentences and dialogue.

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Possessive Noun

Shows ownership (e.g., 'center's pool').

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Transitive Verb

A verb that takes a direct object (e.g., 'speak Spanish').

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Intransitive Verb

A verb that does not take a direct object (e.g., 'she sighed').

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Predicate Noun

Identifies the subject (e.g., 'George's brother').

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Linking Verb

Connects the subject to its complement (e.g., 'lotion smells').

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Subordinate Clause

Provides extra information but can't stand alone.

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Compound Predicate

Two actions for the same subject.

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Sentence Types

Simple, complex, and compound sentences.

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Dialogue Punctuation

Use quotation marks and commas correctly for dialogue.

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Subject Pronoun

Pronouns that act as the subject of a verb.

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Object Pronoun

Pronouns that receive the action of the verb.

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Predicate Adjective

Describes the subject.

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Coordination/Subordination

Methods for building more complex sentences.

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Gerund

Verb acting as a noun.

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Sentence Fragment

Incomplete sentences.

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Syllables

Units of pronunciation in a word.

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Possessive Noun

Nouns showing ownership (e.g., 'Helena's song').

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Coordinating Conjunction

Connects similar elements (e.g., 'and', 'but').

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Root Word

The basic form of a word.

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Simple Subject

The main noun or pronoun performing the action.

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Complete Subject

The subject and any modifiers.

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Study Notes

Grammar and Sentence Structure

  • Correct usage of past tense verbs: "saw" is the proper form instead of "seen."
  • Independent clauses: "Maragret couldn't finish the crossword puzzle" functions as an independent clause.
  • Use "who" for referring to people in complex sentences, as in "Lucas, who plays the banjo...".

Sentence Correction and Punctuation

  • Proper English reflects correct punctuation in dialogue and sentence structure.
  • Correct possessive nouns indicate ownership, as in "the athletic center's swimming pool."
  • Capitalization is crucial for proper nouns, e.g., "Helena's favorite song."

Parts of Speech

  • Transitive verbs take direct objects, while intransitive do not. "Speak" in "she couldn't speak Spanish" is transitive.
  • Predicate nouns identify the subject, exemplified by "brother" in "George is Wanda's older brother."
  • Linking verbs connect the subject to its subject complement, such as "smells" in "the lotion smells like almonds."

Clauses and Sentence Types

  • A subordinate clause provides additional information but cannot stand alone, e.g., "despite having a bad cold."
  • Compound predicates combine two actions associated with the same subject, like "met yesterday and voted."
  • Distinguishing between simple, complex, and compound sentences is essential for sentence structure understanding.

Dialogue Format

  • Quotation marks play a key role in punctuating dialogue correctly, e.g., "Let's find a solution..." requires a comma before the tag.
  • Each sentence's dialogue must include appropriate punctuation within the quotation marks.

Pronouns and Adjectives

  • Subject pronouns are used as leaders, such as "he" in "he told us all about his trip."
  • Object pronouns, such as "us," follow verbs or prepositions.
  • Predicate adjectives describe the subject, as in "the small, quaint town."

General Writing and Grammar Concepts

  • Coordination and subordination deepen sentence complexity; coordinating conjunctions like "but" create compound structures.
  • Gerunds (verbs acting as nouns), like "watching" in "Instead of watching TV," show action expressed as a concept.
  • Recognizing sentence fragments helps avoid incomplete thoughts, as seen in "In spite of having tried their very best."

Syllables and Word Structure

  • Understanding syllables is important for pronunciation, with "disinfectant" containing four syllables.
  • Possessive nouns demonstrate ownership, while coordinating conjunctions link similar elements.

Additional Facts

  • Clarity in root word usage enhances vocabulary understanding, e.g., "struct" fits both “con” and “de.”
  • Simple subjects and complete subjects give clarity in identifying the core of the sentence.

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Test your knowledge on the proper usage of grammar, sentence structure, and parts of speech. This quiz covers topics such as past tense verbs, independent clauses, and punctuation rules. Challenge yourself and improve your writing skills!

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