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- 1. Multiple Choice
I need to work hard _____ I can pass the exam.
so that
because
then
or
- 2. Multiple Choice
_____ he was the best candidate, he didn't win the elections.
Although
But
And
When
- 3. Multiple Choice
_____ you come back from your trip, we'll meet to discuss the problem.
Although
And
So
When
- 4. Multiple Choice
Everyone likes him because he is nice _____ helpful.
and
since
but
or
- 5. Multiple Choice
Keep quiet, _____ go out.
and
but
since
for
- 6. Multiple Choice
I want _____ the pink sofa or the purple one.
neither
either
both
not only
- 7. Multiple Choice
I'll keep on dreaming _____ my dreams come true.
until
for
since
because
- 8. Multiple Choice
She wanted to drive to Jakarta, _____ her husband insisted on flying.
or
when
and
but
- 9. Multiple Choice
His father believed _____ his son _____ his friend. He thought that both were lying.
both... and
either... or
neither... nor
not only... but also
- 10. Multiple Choice
Lexie: Which one do you like, swimming or jogging?
Abby: Neither.
It means that Abby likes _____.
jogging, not swimming
both jogging and swimming
swimming, not jogging
neither swimming nor jogging
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the complete subject in the sentence:
The girls in fourth grade sang at the concert.
the girls
sang at the concert
the girls in fourth grade
grade sang
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the simple predicate in the sentence:
The bus suddenly stopped at the corner.
suddenly stopped at the corner
suddenly stopped
stopped
the bus
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the complete predicate in the sentence:
The team swam for hours in the pool.
swam
team swam
swam for hours in the pool
swam for hours
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the simple subject in the sentence:
The car must have run out of gas.
gas
car
that car
out of gas
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the subject? Select TWO!
Jackets and ties are required in that restaurant.
jackets
ties
are
restaurant
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the subject? Select TWO!
Do any bears or wildcats live in these woods?
bears
do live
wildcats
woods
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the verb? Select TWO!
That store both buys and sells books.
store
buys
sells
books
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the verb? Select TWO!
Miguel neither sings nor plays an instrument.
Miguel
sings
plays
instrument
- 19. Multiple Choice
over my head
phrase
clause
- 20. Multiple Choice
because i was afraid
phrase
clause
- 21. Multiple Choice
I'll see my girlfriend this night.
clause
phrase
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is an independent clause?
not a complete sentence
a complete sentence
contains only verb
contains a subject or a verb
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is a dependent clause?
contains a subject and a verb
not a complete sentence
needs more information
is a complete sentence
doesn't contain a verb
- 24. Open Ended
Which is the dependent clause in this sentence?
Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.
- 25. Open Ended
Which is the independent clause in this sentence?
You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which clause is not like others?
There's nothing like a good nap
I love horror movies
Because I told you last night
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct sentence?
The fish was served with its head on; Fred quickly lost his appetite.
The fish was served with its head on, Fred quickly lost his appetite.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct sentence?
I usually don't like dessert; pie is good though.
I usually don't like dessert pie is good though.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct sentence?
The horse was crazy; it was too young to be in the ring.
The horse; was crazy it was too young to be in the ring.
The horse was crazy, it was too young to be in the ring.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Many people think dolphins and whales are fish this is simply not true.
sentence
fragment
run-on
- 31. Multiple Choice
She notices the falling star.
sentence
fragment
run-on
- 32. Multiple Choice
the friendly waitress
sentence
fragment
run-on
- 33. Multiple Choice
A young lady in our church choir.
sentence
fragment
run-on
- 34. Multiple Choice
Rosie is a great chef, and her husband has a big appetite.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
- 35. Multiple Choice
Christian will attend college after he graduates from high school.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
- 36. Multiple Choice
If Reagan gets in trouble, he won't be able to go to the dance, and his parents will be furious.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
- 37. Multiple Choice
The tree toppled because its trunk was rotten.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
- 38. Fill in the Blank
Write down the simple predicate.
Many of my friends applied to the University of Texas at Austin.
- 39. Fill in the Blank
Write down the simple subject.
The ship's navigator closely monitored the weather.
- 40. Fill in the Blank
Write down the complete subject.
Bob and Mike Bryan won a gold medal in doubles tennis in the 2012 Olympics.
- 41. Fill in the Blank
Write down the complete predicate.
The referee blew his whistle and made the call.
- 42. Multiple Choice
Gongs, circular metal percussion instruments, originated in China, where they were—and sometimes still are—used in ceremonial events.
clause
phrase
- 43. Multiple Choice
Many traditional pets have lived in the White House, but some former presidents kept unique companions; for example, John Quincy Adams had an alligator that lived in a White House bathroom.
clause
phrase
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