9th Grade Grammar Review

One of my best teachers is going to retire at the end of this year because he wants to travel.

I perform better in practice ______ in the games.

Those books are not _______.

The fire alarm went off while the students were taking a test.

We went to New York and my favorite experience was the visit to the Statue of Liberty.

The group consists of Joseph and ______.

My teacher, along with my parents, ______ encouraging me to take AP classes.

I like my pizza burned at the edges.

While I was driving to the store I saw a friend and we went to lunch.

When I was growing up in a small town in southern Illinois.

Many strong ______ talented athletes competed for a starting position.

Neither Jeff nor Bob ______ professional sports.

______ completes the task may have a treat.

All of America celebrated when the soldiers returned home.

The game went to the last shot.

Linda and ______ went to the prom.

The teacher has not graded ______ essay yet.

Joe responded that he ______ every day.

Listening to some teachers can be quite difficult.

One of the boys ______ a pet monkey.

Annie and ______ are the best students in class.

The football ______ were selected to receive the prize.

I hope this doesn't _____ my grade too much.

James or Amy ______ answering the phone.

I will try harder this semester ______ however, I am busy with winter sports.

He passed the test.

I wrote an effective essay, and I passed the test.

Hoping to receive a call from Mike, Mary Ellen sat near the phone.

On weekends, I really enjoy washing my car.

After the play before the game, we visited the store for snacks.

Do you know ______ book is on that desk?

The class started before Sarah was ready to take notes.

I don't know if the team has lost _______ motivation to win.

Steroid use among professional athletes tops the issues that currently _____ the sport.

That ring cost him two _____ salary.

The Smiths really love ______ new house.

The sports of baseball and tennis _____ for the best athletes.

I knew Dad was a great athlete.

Pounded by waves, the beach began to erode.

The class has not done very ______ on in-class essays.

Though he was disappointed, ______ spirit was not completely flat.

The team, crippled with injuries, barely made the playoffs.

I wrote an effective essay, and I passed the test.

Hoping to improve his grades _____ Joe stayed for tutoring.

Walking along the path, my friend noticed something shiny in the grass, and he found a ring.

I like a friend _____ is loyal during difficult situations.

The students stood together, and they sang the national anthem.

The film playing at the United Multiplex sounds familiar.

The boy washing his car is my cousin.

The boss will select _____ she wishes to attend the conference.

All of America celebrated when the soldiers returned home.

Sandra and Nicole were supposed to arrive on Monday, but it seems they will be delayed.

The job is quite difficult ______ only qualified applicants were interviewed.

The _____ home was near a forest.

The speaker discussed the full insurance program with our group.

If I can't choose my own course______ I will just go home.

I need to ______ down after the test.

Cloning human beings is against the laws of nature.

I can recognize an ______ style now.

The game was scheduled for Saturday _____ but it rained all day.

It was a long day, everyone was extremely tired.

The son of a famous athlete who is in the Hall of Fame.

I found a book under the desk; is it _____?

I passed the test because I wrote an effective essay.

My teacher will not ______ late work.

The three friends were inseparable, they were always together.

Talking with my teacher, I understood the author's intention.

The most intimidating teacher from last year ____ was Mr. Jones.

Just between you and _____, that teacher is unfair.

Just between you and _______ swimming is my favorite sport.

Sam and Max admired their parents for all the opportunities provided.

My counselor said I should take more English ___not math.

______ the teacher chooses is fine with me.

I do not want to write the essay.

I was really impressed with Hemingway's protagonist in The Old Man and the Sea.

We have _______ to do in English class.

Joe's new boat had many gadgets; most of the really big fish were caught in _____ net.

We met Tom and his friends _____ before the game.

Driven by the will to succeed at everything.

Mary Lawrey, a Doctor from Maine, is due any minute.

The coach had a talk with Sam and ______.

Leave!

If you hope to pass this test, you must write an effective essay.

If you hope to pass this test, you must write an effective essay.

The famous ____movie director was in town for a premiere.