9th Grade Grammar Review

Neither Jeff nor Bob ______ professional sports.

James or Amy ______ answering the phone.

Do you know ______ book is on that desk?

One of the boys ______ a pet monkey.

Just between you and _______ swimming is my favorite sport.

That ring cost him two _____ salary.

I passed the test because I wrote an effective essay.

The three friends were inseparable, they were always together.

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

I need to ______ down after the test.

I like my pizza burned at the edges.

It was a long day, everyone was extremely tired.

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

All of America celebrated when the soldiers returned home.

On weekends, I really enjoy washing my car.

My counselor said I should take more English ___not math.

The speaker discussed the full insurance program with our group.

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

The coach had a talk with Sam and ______.

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

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

Annie and ______ are the best students in class.

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

The football ______ were selected to receive the prize.

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

The _____ home was near a forest.

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

Pounded by waves, the beach began to erode.

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

Those books are not _______.

______ the teacher chooses is fine with me.

The game went to the last shot.

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

The film playing at the United Multiplex sounds familiar.

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

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

I perform better in practice ______ in the games.

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

The group consists of Joseph and ______.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Smiths really love ______ new house.

Cloning human beings is against the laws of nature.

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

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

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

The class started before Sarah was ready to take notes.

Hoping to improve his grades _____ Joe stayed for tutoring.

Linda and ______ went to the prom.

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

We have _______ to do in English class.

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

The famous ____movie director was in town for a premiere.

My teacher will not ______ late work.

I do not want to write the essay.

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

All of America celebrated when the soldiers returned home.

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

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

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

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

Leave!

Listening to some teachers can be quite difficult.

Just between you and _____, that teacher is unfair.

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

The boy washing his car is my cousin.

I can recognize an ______ style now.

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

I like a friend _____ is loyal during difficult situations.

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

Driven by the will to succeed at everything.

I knew Dad was a great athlete.

We met Tom and his friends _____ before the game.

Joe responded that he ______ every day.

Many strong ______ talented athletes competed for a starting position.

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

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

______ completes the task may have a treat.

He passed the test.

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

The teacher has not graded ______ essay yet.