Writing Proficiency Test Review 1

Question 1

There are too many Star Wars movies; I can't keep them all straight.

Accepted Answer

compound sentence

Question 2

The deer cried because ______ mother hadn't returned on time with dinner.

Accepted Answer

its

Question 3

The marimba and the xylophone ______ my favorite musical instruments.

Accepted Answer

are

Question 4

Neither the mummies nor the vampire ________ fond of garlic.

Accepted Answer

is

Question 5

Either Kim or Celia ate all of ________ snacks after school.

Accepted Answer

her

Question 6

Watch out for the flyball that is falling into the stands over _________.

Accepted Answer

there

Question 7

"________________" not going to let me fall of this cliff, are you?" shrieked the cat.

Accepted Answer

You're

Question 8

Neither the vampire nor the mummies _____ fond of garlic.

Accepted Answer

are

Question 9

Although the dogs were annoyed, the cat waited patiently.

Accepted Answer

complex sentence

Question 10

After we witnessed the game-winning goal, my family and I shouted and high-fived.

Accepted Answer

complex sentence

Question 11

Because I went to the theater, I did not complete my homework.

Accepted Answer

complex sentence

Question 12

Either of the blocks _________ to be returned to the teacher.

Accepted Answer

needs

Question 13

All of the chimpanzees wanted a hug from _____ mother.

Accepted Answer

their

Question 14

The soldiers stormed the pass and took no prisoners.

Accepted Answer

simple sentence

Question 15

Either of the blocks needs to be returned to _______ proper bin.

Accepted Answer

its

Question 16

The burger was big, but my appetite was bigger.

Accepted Answer

compound sentence

Question 17

Some of the pencils needed ______ points sharpended before the test began.

Accepted Answer

their

Question 18

Each of the chicks earns ________ degree in mathematics.

Accepted Answer

its

Question 19

I ran to the basement when I heard the tornado sirens wailing.

Accepted Answer

complex sentence

Question 20

Who is the biggest math genius in the world? It is ____!

Accepted Answer

I

Question 21

The apple was crisp and fresh but not enough to fill me.

Accepted Answer

simple sentence

Question 22

Keith was grumpy when he got out of bed until he saw the happy surprise in his cereal.

Accepted Answer

complex sentence

Question 23

Stop! ____________ do you think you are going?

Accepted Answer

Where

Question 24

There are ____ many Star Wars movies.

Accepted Answer

too

Question 25

After we witnessed the game-winning goal, my family and ______ shouted and high-fived.

Accepted Answer

I

Question 26

Each of the countries ___________ the heritage of the land at the United Nations summit.

Accepted Answer

represents

Question 27

Gertrude wanted to start a band, but she was worried she couldn't find a bass player.

Accepted Answer

compound sentence

Question 28

Either the sharks or the surfer ________ from the water after the waves crash.

Accepted Answer

emerges

Question 29

The team of football players _______ to win the game.

Accepted Answer

fights

Question 30

My mom told me to eat my vegetables, but I picked out candy for dinner instead.

Accepted Answer

compound sentence

Question 31

Each of the dogs was frustrated after _____ appointment was delayed.

Accepted Answer

his

Question 32

I don't want to go to the store; I'd rather go to the library and read millions of books!

Accepted Answer

compound sentence

Question 33

Study grammar all night? Chris loves that idea _____!

Accepted Answer

too

Question 34

The astronauts and the aliens met in space many lightyears away.

Accepted Answer

simple sentence

Question 35

Everyone of the students _________ notes during class.

Accepted Answer

takes

Writing Proficiency Test Review 1

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Writing Proficiency Test Review 1

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