Grammar Mastery Test
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Unit 8
Subjects, Predicates, and Sentences
A. Kinds of Sentences (4 points each)
Select the letter of the term that identifies each kind of sentence. Terms may be used more than once.
a. declarative b. interrogative c. exclamatory d. imperative
_____ 1. What are we going to see at Carson State Park? _____ 2. There are several nature exhibits and a bird sanctuary at the park. _____ 3. I love to look at different kinds of birds. _____ 4. Is there a snack bar at the park? _____ 5. Bring a bag lunch and a drink. _____ 6. What an interesting field trip this should be!
B. Subjects and Predicates (4 points each)
Select the letter of the term that best describes the role of the italicized word or words in each sentence. Terms may be used more than once.
a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate e. compound subject f. compound predicate
_____ 7. Mariah is trying out for the basketball team. _____ 8. So far she has played poorly, though. _____ 9. She crashed into the coach and knocked him over yesterday. _____ 10. Many teammates burst into laughter.
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_____ 11. The entire situation was quite embarrassing. _____ 12. Mariah and Rita have decided to practice this weekend. _____ 13. Both of them will go to the gym on Saturday. _____ 14. Mariah also dribbles and shoots baskets at home. _____ 15. She hopes the extra practice will help her make the team.
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Grammar Mastery Test
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C. Simple and Compound Sentences (4 points each)
Select the letter of the term that correctly identifies each group of words. Terms may be used more than once.
a. run-on sentence b. sentence fragment c. compound sentence d. simple sentence
_____ 16. Millard Fillmore was president of the United States in the mid-nineteenth century. _____ 17. Probably the least well known of all the United States presidents. _____ 18. Fillmore was President Zachary Taylors vice president. _____ 19. President Taylor died in 1850, and Fillmore succeeded him. _____ 20. Fillmore was not very popular, his own party refused to nominate him for president in 1852.
D. Simple and Compound Sentences (4 points each)
For each set of sentences, choose the letter of the sentence that is written correctly. _____ 21. a. Gavin hopes to join the junior high marching band. b. Has played the piano for seven years. c. Now he wants to play a band instrument he just cant decide which one. _____ 22. a. The trumpet sounds loud the trombone is fun to play. b. There are many other instruments to choose from, though. c. On a visit to the music store, Gavin and his music teacher, Mr. Lee. _____ 23. a. Gavin picks up the tuba it is quite heavy. b. Mr. Lee suggests the flute, but Gavin is not interested. c. Wanders to the back of the store to look at the drum sets. _____ 24. a. Gavin picks up a drumstick and strikes the snare drum. b. Mr. Lee winces, Gavin grins at him. c. The store manager and his assistant with a suggestion. _____ 25. a. Gavin to try playing the big kettle drum. b. It makes a wonderfully deep sound Gavins eyes light up. c. A smile slowly comes over his face, and he strikes the drum again.
E. Writing with Different Kinds of Sentences
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Write one or two paragraphs describing a trip you have taken. Vary your sentences by using simple and compound subjects and predicates. Also, use at least one compound sentence. Proofread your work carefully to make sure you have not written any sentence fragments or run-on sentences.
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