Which sentence contains a gerund phrase?

Mr. O'Leary said, "reading is my favorite hobby."

Choose the sentence that contains an error.

People in Harlem was able to experience amazing jazz music.

Which sentence contains an error?

Conservatives often talks about making abortions illegal.

Choose the sentence that contains an error.

At the end of June 8th grade scholars will travel to Canada

Which of the following contains a participial phrase?

Mr. O'Leary, reading a book, sat in the back of the room.

Choose the sentence which contains an error.

Why can't I be as awesome as Ms. McCoy!

Choose the INDICATIVE sentence.

For an old man, Agent Coulson is still pretty awesome.

Which sentence is written in PASSIVE voice?

The experiment was conducted by Ms. Sherman.

Choose the sentence that contains an error.

Hanging over the back of the door, I graded my sweater.

Which of the following is COMPLEX sentence?

After I finished my homework, I watched Empire.

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Trimester 1 Exam: Grammar Review

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A grammar quiz to help scholars review for the 8th grade T1 writing exam.

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Questions 20

Answers

1
Ms. Albert is always telling Noreese that he is doing ______ much when he starts to act crazy.
too
tooo
to
two
2
Ms. Eley-Richards gives deductions to scholars when ________ lingering too long in the bathroom
their
they're
there
3
Which sentence contains a gerund phrase?
Mr. O'Leary said, "reading is my favorite hobby."
After classes are over, Ms. Richardson reads Harry Potter.
"These are my cats. Love them," said Ms. O'Dowd.
Ms. Rodriguez baked cupcakes after school on Tuesday.
4
Choose the IMPERATIVE sentence.
In 2011, Tyga signed a record deal with Young Money.
Marry me, Tyga.
Who is this Tyga person anyway?
Tyga was born in Compton, California.
5
Find the participle: The Aboriginal Society performed a dance passed down for generations.
passed
for
generations
performed
6
After school we are going to play basketball with Coach Des Gaines in the gym. (Infinitive?)
After
to play
in the gym
going
7
Choose the sentence that contains an error.
During the 1920's, Harlem was a mecca of culture.
People in Harlem was able to experience amazing jazz music.
No error. All sentences are correct.
Poets, such as Langston Hughes, led the Harlem Renaissance.
8
Which sentence contains an error?
I like politics; however, I am unsure who I will vote for.
Politics, like the presidential race, is all very confusing.
Liberals argue that the rich are too rich.
Conservatives often talks about making abortions illegal.
9
Choose the sentence that contains an error.
At the end of June 8th grade scholars will travel to Canada
In Canada, we will see many cultural landmarks.
Your behavior in class can affect your chances of attending.
Many exciting adventures will be had by all who attend!
10
When your best friend is being negative, it can have a negative ______ on your mood too.
efact
effect
affect
11
Which of the following contains a participial phrase?
Atticus Finch, a good man, teaches his children morals.
Mr. O'Leary, reading a book, sat in the back of the room.
After the game, Mr. Des Gaines praised his team.
Cookie Monster quickly shoveled cookies into his mouth.
12
Choose the sentence which contains an error.
Why can't I be as awesome as Ms. McCoy!
Ms. Zhou bought pens from amazon since they were on sale.
The eighth grade teachers love to dress up as wizards.
Mr. Smalley and his bother, Mr. O'Leary, became teachers.
13
Mr. Siegel asked scholars to clean up ______ garbage from the table at lunch.
their
they're
there
14
Choose the INTERROGATIVE sentence.
Bring me kittens!
After all this time, I still don't have a kitten.
"When will I get a kitten," she asked.
Would you like a kitten?
15
"I want to give you a deduction, but ______ just not doing anything wrong!"
your
ur
you're
16
Choose the INDICATIVE sentence.
Who is your favorite Avenger?
Tony Stark, give me a million dollars to buy a new car.
Is Maria Hil really an Avenger?
For an old man, Agent Coulson is still pretty awesome.
17
Which sentence is written in PASSIVE voice?
The experiment was conducted by Ms. Sherman.
Help, Ms. Sherman just lit Mr. Smalley's tie on fire!
Ms. Sherman conducted the experiment.
18
In 2006, founder Seth Andrews to create DP schools so that all scholars could go to college.
creating
created
No error.
to create
19
Choose the sentence that contains an error.
Hanging over the back of the door, I graded my sweater.
I ran inside, searching for my sweater.
While playing outside, I suddenly became very chilly.
I was much warmer afterwards.
20
Which of the following is COMPLEX sentence?
After I finished my homework, I watched Empire.
I wanted to watch Empire but my mom made me do the dishes.
I got to watch Empire and American Horror Story.
Empire is definitely the best show on television.

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Trimester 1 Exam: Grammar Review

20 termsStudBud Administration308 plays

A grammar quiz to help scholars review for the 8th grade T1 writing exam.

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Ms. Albert is always telling Noreese that he is doing ______ much when he starts to act crazy.
too
tooo
to
two
2
Ms. Eley-Richards gives deductions to scholars when ________ lingering too long in the bathroom
their
they're
there
3
Which sentence contains a gerund phrase?
Mr. O'Leary said, "reading is my favorite hobby."
After classes are over, Ms. Richardson reads Harry Potter.
"These are my cats. Love them," said Ms. O'Dowd.
Ms. Rodriguez baked cupcakes after school on Tuesday.
4
Choose the IMPERATIVE sentence.
In 2011, Tyga signed a record deal with Young Money.
Marry me, Tyga.
Who is this Tyga person anyway?
Tyga was born in Compton, California.
5
Find the participle: The Aboriginal Society performed a dance passed down for generations.
passed
for
generations
performed
6
After school we are going to play basketball with Coach Des Gaines in the gym. (Infinitive?)
After
to play
in the gym
going
7
Choose the sentence that contains an error.
During the 1920's, Harlem was a mecca of culture.
People in Harlem was able to experience amazing jazz music.
No error. All sentences are correct.
Poets, such as Langston Hughes, led the Harlem Renaissance.
8
Which sentence contains an error?
I like politics; however, I am unsure who I will vote for.
Politics, like the presidential race, is all very confusing.
Liberals argue that the rich are too rich.
Conservatives often talks about making abortions illegal.
9
Choose the sentence that contains an error.
At the end of June 8th grade scholars will travel to Canada
In Canada, we will see many cultural landmarks.
Your behavior in class can affect your chances of attending.
Many exciting adventures will be had by all who attend!
10
When your best friend is being negative, it can have a negative ______ on your mood too.
efact
effect
affect
11
Which of the following contains a participial phrase?
Atticus Finch, a good man, teaches his children morals.
Mr. O'Leary, reading a book, sat in the back of the room.
After the game, Mr. Des Gaines praised his team.
Cookie Monster quickly shoveled cookies into his mouth.
12
Choose the sentence which contains an error.
Why can't I be as awesome as Ms. McCoy!
Ms. Zhou bought pens from amazon since they were on sale.
The eighth grade teachers love to dress up as wizards.
Mr. Smalley and his bother, Mr. O'Leary, became teachers.
13
Mr. Siegel asked scholars to clean up ______ garbage from the table at lunch.
their
they're
there
14
Choose the INTERROGATIVE sentence.
Bring me kittens!
After all this time, I still don't have a kitten.
"When will I get a kitten," she asked.
Would you like a kitten?
15
"I want to give you a deduction, but ______ just not doing anything wrong!"
your
ur
you're
16
Choose the INDICATIVE sentence.
Who is your favorite Avenger?
Tony Stark, give me a million dollars to buy a new car.
Is Maria Hil really an Avenger?
For an old man, Agent Coulson is still pretty awesome.
17
Which sentence is written in PASSIVE voice?
The experiment was conducted by Ms. Sherman.
Help, Ms. Sherman just lit Mr. Smalley's tie on fire!
Ms. Sherman conducted the experiment.
18
In 2006, founder Seth Andrews to create DP schools so that all scholars could go to college.
creating
created
No error.
to create
19
Choose the sentence that contains an error.
Hanging over the back of the door, I graded my sweater.
I ran inside, searching for my sweater.
While playing outside, I suddenly became very chilly.
I was much warmer afterwards.
20
Which of the following is COMPLEX sentence?
After I finished my homework, I watched Empire.
I wanted to watch Empire but my mom made me do the dishes.
I got to watch Empire and American Horror Story.
Empire is definitely the best show on television.