Grammar: Unit 9

Question 1

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Have you ________ a close look at Hannah’s drawings; she’s so talented!

Accepted Answer

taken

Question 2

Make the verb tense consistent: Everyone cheered when the last bell of the school year (sounds/sounded).

Accepted Answer

sounded

Question 3

Choose which sentence shows correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

In the summertime, I love swimming, hiking, and reading.

Question 4

Make the verb tense consistent: Larry sings whenever he (arrives/arrived) home from work.

Accepted Answer

arrives

Question 5

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: During the Great Depression, many banks ________.

Accepted Answer

failed

Question 6

Make the verb tense consistent: Tomorrow will be Brian’s picnic; (we will/ we have) certainly enjoy it.

Accepted Answer

we will

Question 7

Choose which sentence shows correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

Every morning, we make our bed, eat breakfast and feed the dog.

Question 8

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Who was frightened when a cat _______ down beside her?

Accepted Answer

sat

Question 9

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Robinson Crusoe had _________ to the shipwreck to get supplies.

Accepted Answer

swum

Question 10

Choose which sentence shows correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

Joe likes running, walking and being active.

Question 11

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Joey _______ the high pop fly at last week’s game.

Accepted Answer

caught

Question 12

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Harriet ________ tired from working late five nights a week.

Accepted Answer

is

Question 13

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Ed and Wayne have __________ in the workshop all day.

Accepted Answer

been

Question 14

Choose which sentence shows correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

Going to the movies is more fun than renting videos at home.

Question 15

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Every president has ___________ to uphold the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

sworn

Question 16

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Last year, Sue __________ from Maine to Oregon.

Accepted Answer

drove

Question 17

Make the verb tense consistent: Amy scalded two fingers when she (pours/poured) water for tea.

Accepted Answer

poured

Question 18

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Chris _________ ten pounds by exercising.

Accepted Answer

lost

Question 19

Choose which sentence shows correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

Either she likes to see him or she doesn't like to see him.

Question 20

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Lightning _________the kite that Benjamin Franklin flew.

Accepted Answer

struck

Question 21

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Have you __________ your homework with you?

Accepted Answer

brought

Question 22

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: How long have you _________ Russ?

Accepted Answer

known

Question 23

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: A wall built by the Roman emperor Hadrian __________ across Britain.

Accepted Answer

stretched

Question 24

Choose the correct verb for the sentence: Amelia has _______ her name on all her books.

Accepted Answer

put

Question 25

Make the verb tense consistent: Karin tripped on a tree root and (breaks/broke) her toe.

Accepted Answer

broke

Grammar: Unit 9

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Grammar: Unit 9

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