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Grammar Review English I
Grammar Review English I
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too is
a preposition usually expressing emotion or direction
an adverb meaning "in addition," "in excess" . . .
the number between 1 & 3
2
they're means
they are
possession
location
3
The blow dryer whined beside Carla's ear, __ hot breath burning her scalp.
it's
its
4
Mrs' O'Shea's children can't find the kitchen without leaving ___ trail of dirty footprints.
there
they're
their
5
The dishes, however were piled all over the kitchen counter and in the sink.
Add a comma after counter.
No change needed.
Add a comma after however.
6
Which one is a fragment?
For example, Kim's Labrador retriever Murphy.
Richie loves to walk his friends' dogs at Lake Eola Park.
Beautiful women gravitate towards guys with cute dogs.
7
Which one is a fragment?
She understood the fragment practice.
But was too shy to raise her hand and volunteer an answer.
Head down, Lela stared at the textbook on her desk.
8
Now _______ slippery with furniture polish, glowing in the sunlight.
their
there
they're
9
Kelly, who was __ busy to notice her dying plants, gulped a glass of cool water.
two
too
to
10
Which one is a fragment?
My cat Fuzz loves to sleep in inconvenient places.
Where her long hair sticks to the mouse pad.
Lately she prefers the computer table.
11
The cup of hot tea sat on __ saucer, tendrils of steam rising into the air.
it's
its
12
The abandoned textbook lay on the coffee shop table, __ pages ruffled by the breeze.
its
it's
13
Coffee brewed on the counter top and bacon fried on the stove.
Add a comma after top.
Add a comma after brewed.
No change needed
14
Which one is a fragment?
As potato salad and beans slid onto Maria's new sandals.
So Santana snatched a chicken leg hanging over the edge.
Maria wasn't watching her plate of barbecue very carefully.
15
"__ been quite a challenge," Eric admitted as he shook hands with his professor.
Its
It's
16
Ronnie & Tyler were __ busy doing math homework in the back row to take notes on Shakespeare.
too
to
two
17
Her roommates were planning __ eat pizza at Antonio's.
two
to
too
18
Oreo, our dog will scream like a human child if we don't feed her pizza.
Add a comma after child.
No change needed
Add a comma after dog.
19
to is
the number between 1 & 3
a preposition that usually expresses motion or direction
an adverb meaning "in addition," "in excess" . . .
20
Like everyone else in my organic chemistry class, I __ want a good grade.
two
too
to
21
"Go outside!" mom ordered. "__ too beautiful outside to sit here playing video games!"
Its
It's
22
Attempting __ eat more fruit and vegetables each day, Logan ordered a salad for lunch.
to
too
two
23
Which one is a fragment?
The fruit bounced everywhere in an explosion of indigo.
Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor.
James opened the door of his cluttered refrigerator.
24
When Martha counted only __ dollars in her wallet, she knew that she was broke.
to
too
two
25
their shows
location
possession
they are
26
__ kind of you to compliment the landscaping, but Grandpa needs to sell his rusty old car.
It's
Its
27
Which one is a fragment?
Although he didn't want to be rude in the middle of geology.
The pressure from the gas in Josh's stomach unbearable.
An explosive belch erupted from his mouth.
28
__ important that the puppy learns not to chew on the sofa.
It's
Its
29
__ a real disadvantage to slice open a finger while chopping celery.
Its
It's
30
Mrs. Pickle scowled when we removed the __ large books on Renaissance art from the shelf.
too
two
to
31
Harry left the __ half-eaten pizzas on the counter even though he knew the cat would eat it.
two
to
too
32
there shows
they are
location
possession
33
Noel always worries that __ might be a worm buried in his Brussel sprouts.
there
they're
their
34
Cal and Tamy had plenty of kissing privacy because __ were 6 sheets drying on the clothesline.
there
they're
their
35
"Oh no! ____ are lima beans on my plate!" screamed Noel.
they're
there
their
36
__ a shame that Theo won't try the squid eyeball stew that Marilyn made.
It's
Its
37
___ he will sleep, purring in contentment while shedding white hair on the towels.
there
they're
their
38
What is personification
giving animal characteristics to objects
giving human characteristics to objects that are not human
the attitude of a piece of writing
39
Dolly hates dogs because ___ only goal in life is to kill her grass with urine.
they're
their
there
40
__ is no way a doctor would ever consider operating with any knife that Roseanne had washed!
their
they're
there
41
Behind the sofa __ is a collection of desiccated broccoli spears.
their
they're
there
42
Christine removed her glasses. If she couldn't see her homework she could ignore it.
Add a comma after glasses.
No change needed.
Add a comma after homework.
43
"Don't give me that look Marlin," warned Mrs. Clemmons, who held his paycheck in her hand.
Remove the comma after Mrs. Clemmons.
Add a comma after look.
No change needed.
44
Which one is a fragment?
To memorize the vocabulary for his Spanish midterm.
Phillip left work early.
But all that he could think about was Beatrice.
45
Mari bought a new dictionary, so that she could proofread for spelling errors on her essay.
No change needed
Remove the comma after dictionary.
Add a comma after errors.
46
two is
the number between 1 & 3
an adverb meaning "in addition," "in excess" . . .
a preposition usually expressing emotion or direction
47
Arriving __ late to take the quiz, Amy calculated the zero into her average.
to
too
two
48
The puppy wagged __ tail with hesitation.
its
it's
49
Winning the lottery would create more headaches than the money is worth but Fred insisted.
Add a comma after worth.
No change needed
Add a comma after lottery.
50
Our neighbor's dog's toenails are so long that __ curled like macaroni noodles.
their
they're
there
