1) Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: The mother dog left her bed as soon as the puppies were asleep.
a) As soon as the puppies were asleep
b) Left her bed as soon as
c) The puppies were asleep
d) The mother dog left her bed
2) Which sentence is grammatically correct?
a) Somebody left his or her jacket on the train
b) Several lost his or her keys on this train ride.
c) Does everyone have their train tickets ready?
d) Is everyone ready for their ice cream sundaes?
3) Identify the incomplete sentence.
a) He wept.
b) Everything worked out all right.
c) While they were sleeping.
d) Babies are sure cure and cuddly.
4) Which sentence is grammatically correct?
a) The dog catches the Frisbee good.
b) The band did good during the half time show.
c) Sarah plays her new saxophone well.
d) The band that played before ours was well.
5) Select the sentence in which legal is used as an adjective.
a) It is legal to were green on March 17th.
b) He did not know that jaywalking was not legal.
c) It is not legal to jaywalk
d) He is a legal resident of the United States.
6) What sentence should replace the following incorrect sentence? “This door to remain unlocked when occupied.”
a) This door to remain unclosed while open.
b) This office must have the door unlocked at all times.
c) This door will remain unlocked when office is occupied.
d) This sentence is correct as written.
7) Which word is used incorrectly? Which procedure for giving injections were explained thoroughly to the student nurses.
a) Were
b) Thoroughly
c) Student
d) Procedure
8) Which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence? The painted decided to use the urn as his subject with flowers on the table.
a) With flowers
b) The urn
c) The painter decided
d) As his subject
9) Select the sentence in which snake is used as a verb.
a) The cobra is venomous snake.
b) The spy had to snake his way furtively onto the train.
c) The plumber used his snake to open up the clogged pipe.
d) You are being a snake when you steal from me.
10) Which sentence is grammatically correct?
a) Gosh, I be odering a V-8!
b) Gosh, I coulda had a V-8!
c) Gosh I could have had a V-8!
d) Gosh, I should ordered a V-8!
11) IN which sentence is the form fast used as an adverb?
a) The fast card drove over the bridge.
b) The batter could not hit the fast pitch
c) The clock on the wall is 10 minutes fat.
d) The cars on the overpass moved fast.
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. d
6. c
7. d
8. d
9. a
10. c
11. c
2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11 are wrong.
These are wrong: 2, 4, 7, 9, 11
10 is right.
2. a
4. c
7.a
9.d
11.a
1) To identify the dependent clause in a sentence, you need to look for a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. In this case, the dependent clause is "as soon as the puppies were asleep," so the correct answer is a) As soon as the puppies were asleep.
To find the dependent clause, you can ask yourself if the clause can be a complete sentence on its own. If it cannot, then it is likely a dependent clause.
2) To determine which sentence is grammatically correct, you need to consider the rules of grammar. In this case, the correct sentence is c) "Does everyone have their train tickets ready?" This sentence uses the correct pronoun "their" to match the plural noun "everyone."
To determine which sentence is grammatically correct, you should check if the sentence follows the rules of grammar, including subject-verb agreement, correct use of pronouns, and proper word order.
3) To identify the incomplete sentence, you need to find a sentence fragment that is missing either a subject or a verb. In this case, the incomplete sentence is c) "While they were sleeping." This phrase lacks a main subject or a verb and is therefore incomplete.
To identify an incomplete sentence, you can check if the group of words expresses a complete thought and contains both a subject and a verb.
4) To determine which sentence is grammatically correct, you need to consider the rules of grammar. In this case, the correct sentence is c) "Sarah plays her new saxophone well." This sentence uses the adverb "well" to describe how Sarah plays the saxophone.
To determine which sentence is grammatically correct, you should check if the sentence follows the rules of grammar, including correct use of adjectives and adverbs.
5) To select the sentence in which "legal" is used as an adjective, you need to find a sentence where "legal" describes a noun. In this case, the correct sentence is d) "He is a legal resident of the United States." In this sentence, "legal" describes the noun "resident."
To select the sentence in which "legal" is used as an adjective, you can check if "legal" describes or modifies a noun.
6) To determine the correct sentence to replace the incorrect sentence, you need to consider the meaning and clarity of the sentence. In this case, the correct sentence is c) "This door will remain unlocked when the office is occupied." This sentence maintains the intended meaning and corrects the grammar and sentence structure.
To determine the correct sentence, you should consider the context and meaning of the sentence and choose an option that corrects any grammar or clarity issues.
7) To identify the word used incorrectly, you need to find a word that does not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence. In this case, the word used incorrectly is d) "Procedure." The correct word should be "procedures."
To identify the word used incorrectly, you should consider if the word fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence.
8) To determine which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence, you need to consider the clarity and flow of the sentence. In this case, the correct phrase to move to the end of the sentence is a) "With flowers." This reordering improves the flow of the sentence.
To determine which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence, you should consider the clarity and logical order of the sentence.
9) To select the sentence in which "snake" is used as a verb, you need to find a sentence where "snake" is an action or a verb. In this case, the correct sentence is b) "The spy had to snake his way furtively onto the train." In this sentence, "snake" is used as a verb to describe the action of moving in a sneaky manner.
To select the sentence in which "snake" is used as a verb, you should look for a sentence where "snake" is used to describe an action or movement.
10) To determine which sentence is grammatically correct, you need to consider the rules of grammar. In this case, the correct sentence is c) "Gosh, I could have had a V-8!" This sentence uses the correct verb form "could have" to indicate a past possibility.
To determine which sentence is grammatically correct, you should check if the sentence follows the rules of grammar, including verb tenses and proper word usage.
11) To identify the sentence in which "fast" is used as an adverb, you need to find a sentence where "fast" describes or modifies a verb or an action. In this case, the correct sentence is d) "The cars on the overpass moved fast." In this sentence, "fast" describes how the cars moved.
To identify the usage of "fast" as an adverb, you should look for a sentence where "fast" describes or modifies a verb or an action.