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- 1. Multiple Choice
Identify all of conjunctions in the following sentence.
Greg and Brad were both sick, so they could neither go to school nor to Jeff's birthday party.
and
neither
so
go
nor
- 2. Multiple Choice
What part of speech is the underlined word?
"Wow! You were great in that play!" Mr. Collier exclaimed when he saw Trevor.
verb
pronoun
adjective
interjection
- 3. Multiple Choice
What part of speech is the underlined word?
"Wow! You were great in that play!" Mr. Collier exclaimed when he saw Trevor.
noun
preposition
pronoun
interjection
- 4. Multiple Choice
What part of speech is the underlined word?
"Wow! You were great in that play!" Mr. Collier exclaimed when he saw Trevor.
conjunction
noun
interjection
verb
- 5. Multiple Choice
What part of speech is the underlined word.
"Wow! You were great in that play!" Mr. Collier exclaimed when he saw Trevor.
noun
interjection
preposition
adverb
- 6. Multiple Choice
Is the following sentence a simile or a metaphor, and what does it mean?
Anthony is no an angel. He is always making fun of Tonya.
It is a simile and it means that he is not wearing white.
It is a metaphor and it means that he is being naughty or bad.
It is a simile and it means that he is being naughty or bad.
It is a metaphor and it means that he is not wearing white.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which words have the root that means away or from?
abnormal
surpass
aqueduct
surplus
absent
- 8. Multiple Choice
Look for shifts in verb tense. Which sentence is written correctly?
The students were playing, and the teachers are watching.
The students are playing, and the teachers were watching.
The students are playing, and the teachers are watching.
The students was playing, and the teachers will be watching.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Where does the comma go?
In the meantime we should start our homework.
after should
after meantime
after start
before homework
- 10. Multiple Choice
Identify the pair of correlative conjunctions.
I not only missed the bus, but also forgot my lunch at home.
not only
at home
forgot my
but also
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which best completes the sentence: neither/nor or either/or?
At lunch we could choose _____________ pizza _________ a hamburger.
either/ or
neither/nor
- 12. Multiple Choice
What part of speech is the underlined word?
There was a circular pattern on the plates.
pronoun
adverb
adjective
conjunction
- 13. Multiple Choice
What does the adage/proverb mean?
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
When you are somewhere new, act the way others act.
When you go to Rome, you should eat pasta like the Romans do.
You should not go to Rome because they will want you to become a Roman citizen.
When you go someplace new, you should act like you are a Roman.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which sentence has the commas in the correct places?
You need to sharpen, your pencils ,get your journals, and sit down, before the bell rings.
You need to sharpen your pencils, get your journals, and sit down before the bell rings.
You need to sharpen your pencils, get your journals. and sit down, before the bell, rings.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is an synonym for the underlined word?
Their absurd behavior got them kicked out of the movie theater.
respectful
ridiculous
serious
good
- 16. Multiple Choice
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word.
I really need a haircut.
noun
adverb
verb
pronoun
- 17. Multiple Choice
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word.
I really need a haircut.
verb
noun
pronoun
conjunction
- 18. Multiple Choice
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word.
I really need a haircut.
interjection
preposition
conjunction
verb
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which definition of accurate is used in the following sentence?
When writing a research paper, it is important to be accurate.
(adjective) correct in all details
(adjective) successful in reaching the target,
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which definition of distort is being used in the following sentence?
My neighbor has a circular driveway.
(adj) having the form of a circle.
(noun) a letter that is given to a large number of people.
- 21. Multiple Choice
What is the correct way to write the following title?
Among the Hidden
(a novel)
Among the Hidden
"Among the Hidden"
(Among the Hidden)
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the correct way to write the following title?
Peanut Butter Sandwich
(a poem)
Peanut Butter Sandwich
"Peanut Butter Sandwich"
Peanut Butter Sandwich
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which word can mean an entry way and to bewitch?
doorway
entrance
spell
- 24. Multiple Choice
She had read the book before.
Is the underlined verb is
Perfect Past Tense
Perfect Present Tense
Perfect Future Tense
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which words have the prefix that means on top, over, or above?
surpass
adherent
surplus
supermarket
adequate
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