The two cow’s udders were cut from jumping the neighbor’s fence.

Guilty of an improperly placed apostrophe

As we walked to school, the game was discussed by us.

As we walked to school, we discussed the game.

I will steal, cheat, and lie for you but I will not kill for you. Put a comma after "but" b/c?

it's used in a compound sentence before a FANBOY conjunction

He was such a "klutz" I couldn't stand him.

Put a semi-colon after klutz, but outside of the " "

After he went to the mall he went home (put in a comma after the word "mall" because . . . ).

a prepositional phrase begins the sentence

My son-in-law Chris, will be able to vote in the coming election.

Needs a comma after "law" because of apposition

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Gateway Grammar Test Review

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1
The two cow’s udders were cut from jumping the neighbor’s fence.
Guilty of faulty capitalization
Guilty of an improper period
Guilty of an improperly placed apostrophe
No error
2
The man whose leg was amputated was glad to be alive (What's the DC?).
whose . . . leg
The man was glad to be alive
whose . . .amputated
was amputated
3
The school’s (principle/principal) suspended the fighting students.
A
B
4
The judge is the person of record because of his rank. (What's the IC?)
The . . . record
The whole thing
The . . . judge
because of his rank
5
Drugs are (illicit/elicit) in most places.
B
A
6
Every one of the girls (do/does) her shorthand homework.
does
do
7
Mrs. Andrews, along with, Mr. Stone, (do/does) volunteer work.
does
do
8
As we walked to school, the game was discussed by us.
As we walked to school, we discussed the game.
As we walked to school, we discussed it.
The game we discussed it as we walked to school.
As we walked to school we discussed the game.
9
The man whose leg was amputated was glad to be alive (identify the helping verb).
be
man
was
alive
10
That is an interesting story, said Sarah.
Correctly punctuated
Incorrectly punctuated
11
“I am here, why aren’t you?”
Guilty of zeugma
Guilty of improper capitalization
Guilty of improper end punctuation
Guilty of a comma splice
12
Megan interviewed people for her research paper; it’s due on Wednesday.
Incorrect
Correct
13
What do these nouns have in common: Carolina Panthers and Super Bowl 50?
All of the above
they're both concrete
they're both proper
they're both compound
14
Neither the students nor the instructor (want/wants) to miss class.
want
wants
15
Which of these words is NOT one of the three article-adjectives?
an
a
the
but
16
I will steal, cheat, and lie for you but I will not kill for you. Put a comma after "but" b/c?
For no real reason
it's used in a compound sentence before a FANBOY conjunction
To avoid a comma splice
It's used in a complex sentence before a conjunction
17
He was such a "klutz" I couldn't stand him.
Put a comma after klutz
Put a semi-colon after klutz, but outside of the " "
Put nothing; it's correct as is
Put a semi-colon after klutz, but inside the quotation marks
18
After he went to the mall he went home (put in a comma after the word "mall" because . . . ).
You have an introductory word
a prepositional phrase begins the sentence
An IC begins the sentence
you have a list of three nouns
19
The man whose leg was amputated was glad to be alive (identify the adjective).
glad
all of the above
alive
the
20
If you are unable to find anyone, call me at home. (What is the pronoun and what kind?)
home; possessive
anyone; personal
anyone; indefinite
unable; reflexive
21
Which of these is an action verb?
predicting
were
was
though
22
You have to find the cause and (effect/affect) relationship.
A
B
23
The doctor diagnosed me and referred to me a specialist with scoliosis.
guilt of dangling modifier
guilty of passive voice
guilty of vague pronoun
guilty of double pronoun/antecedent
24
We're going to visit the west. (Capitalize all necessary words).
You don't need to capitalize anything
going
west
visit
25
My son-in-law Chris, will be able to vote in the coming election.
Needs a comma after "law" because of apposition
Needs a comma after "law" b/c it's an introductory phrase
Needs a comma after "law" because it's zeugma
Needs a comma after "law" because it's a series of three
26
Can I borrow (a/an) ruler?
a
an
27
If you are unable to find it, call me at home before 9 a.m. (This is a ____ sentence).
Simple
Compound
Complex
Subjective
28
They don’t seem interested. Let’s invite them anyway.
Both second person
Both third person plural
One is third singular, the other plural
Both first person
29
I am here; Mother there; Father nowhere to be seen (Which word is an indefinite pronoun?)
seen
am
to be
nowhere
30
We offered whoever caused the accident a chance to confess. (What's the DC?)
We offered a chance to confess
whoever . . . accident
accident . . . confess
whoever . . . the
31
I will steal, cheat, and lie for you but I will not kill for you.
Put a semi-colon after "but"
Put a comma before "but"
Put a semi-colon before "but"
Put a comma after "but"
32
You can come too if you want to.
First singular
Third singular
Third plural
Second person singular
33
When my luggage arrives I will be most happy. (Put in all necessary commas)
No commas necessary
after "my"
after "luggage"
after "arrives"
34
Do you want to make me mad?
simple sentence
needs no comma
All of the above
is an IC.
35
Take the money!
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Coordinate sentence
Complex sentence
36
Shooting paint balls is fun because it’s active (PUT A COMMA . . . )
After "shooting"
After "paint balls"
Nowhere
Before "because"
37
What kind of pronoun is "their?"
Both of these
personal
possessive
Neither of these
38
After putting some raw chicken in the bowl, my cat began to purr.
guilty of vague pronoun
guilty of dangling modifier
guilty of passive voice
guilty of double pronoun/antecedent
39
“I like old stories from long ago,” remarked Jane. My mother used to read them to me.
Incorrectly punctuated
Correctly punctuated
40
My son-in-law Chris, will be able to vote in the coming election.
Missing comma after "coming"
Missing comma after "will"
Correct as is
Missing comma after "law"
41
Because he was tired he decided to go to bed (put in a comma)
after "he"
Don't put a comma
after "decided"
after "tired"
42
Sheila really wants him to go. She is hopeful he will be there.
Third person plural
Second plural
Third singular
First plural
43
Of course we could hear immediately that you Brazil.
All of the above
comma missing after "immediately"
comma missing after "hear"
comma missing after "course"
44
What will the (affect/effect) be if you fail?
B
A
45
All of the salesmen, including Mr. Stone, (was/were) at the meeting.
was
were
46
The Patriots should not (loose/lose) another game this season.
A
B
47
Megan interviewed people for her research paper, it is due on Wednesday.
Correct
Incorrect
48
Your absenteeism is (effecting/affecting) your grade.
A
B
49
Jack said that he will be here soon. (Put in necessary quotation marks)
You don't need any
Before "Jack" and after "soon"
before "he" and after "soon."
before "that" and after "soon"
50
Did you know Fred that I will be your boss next year?
This sentence needs commas because of apposition
put a comma after "know"
put a comma after "Fred"
All of these
51
I was born on December 24 1934 in a small village. (Put in all necessary commas)
After "1934"
Both after "24" and "1934"
None of these
After "24"
52
Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting (what's the SC?)
since
left home
4
for
53
What kind of conjunction is it?
correlative
coordinate (FANBOY)
subjective
subordinate
54
Mr. and Mrs. Jones (commute, commutes) to the city by train.
commute
commutes
55
The man was reported murdered by the coroner.
The coroner reported that someone murdered the man.
The coroner he reported that someone murdered the man.
He murdered the man reported the coroner.
The man was murdered by someone reported the coroner.
56
It is (too/to/two) cold outside today.
C
A
B
57
She loves to use the word “terrific” often.
Correctly punctuated
Incorrectly punctuated
58
The man whose leg was amputated was glad to be alive (identify the linking verb).
be
to
amputated
alive
59
The vet gave a pill to my cat that tastes like fish. (How should this be written?)
My cat was given a pill that tasted like fish by the vet
The vet given a pill that tastes like fish to my cat
The vet he gave a pill that tasted like fish to my cat
The vet gave a pill that tasted like fish to my cat
60
The spiders could not get to their prey since they were stuck.
Has a DC IC structure
Has an IC DC structure and thus needs no comma
Is a run-on needing a semi-colon
Has an IC DC structure and needs comma after prey
61
I have a red white and blue car. (Put in all necessary commas)
After "red"
None of these
After "white"
After "red" and "white"
62
Which of these is proper for a book title, movie title, or work of art?
Title
Title
"Title"
title
63
If you are unable to find it, call me at home before 9 a.m. (what is the prepositional phrase)?
at home
All of these
If you are
to find it
64
Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.
DC
IC
65
Al drove the snow truck because he knew how Jim, however does not.
fragment; needs a semi-colon after "how"
Is fine as is
run-on; needs a semi-colon after "how"
run-on; needs a comma after "how"
66
“I hope we can do this again soon”, said Bill. “There is so much to learn from good stories”.
incorrectly punctuated
Correctly punctuated
67
Please don’t (alter/altar) the results until they’ve been recorded.
B
A
68
I am supposed to babysit for my little sister.
Third person plural
First person singular
First person plural
Second person singular
69
Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.
DC DC
IC DC
IC; IC
DC, IC
70
It is unfortunate that you do not agree but do your best to remain civil. (What's the DC?)
agree but do you
It is unfortunate
but . . . civil
that you do not agree
71
When we went to the circus I rode the elephant mother the camel father neither.
Requires semi-colons
All of these
An example of a complex sentence
An example of zeugma
72
The sheep’s wool was a rough, (course/coarse) material.
A
B
73
The (bizarre/bazaar) circumstances were quite odd.
B
A
74
Do your job (well/good) or not at all.
A
B
75
I’d like (an/a) answer please.
B
A
76
Megan interviewed people for her research paper, because it is due on Wednesday.
Correct
Incorrect
77
She likes Mikes shirts. (Which word needs an apostrophe before or after the "s?")
she
likes
shirts
Mikes
78
The man whose leg was amputated was glad to be alive (identify the subject)
alive
leg
man
glad
79
After Juan completed the assignment, he swam laps at the gym
None of these
DC, IC
IC, IC
DC, DC
80
Everybody else’s help will be appreciated when they bring home the two kitten’s.
Else's improperly punctuated
kitten's needs no apostrophe
All of these
kittens needs no "S"
81
It was a lovely, happy memorable time.
comma missing after "happy" b/c it's an introductory phrase
comma missing after "happy" because it's a series of 3 adjs.
comma missing after "happy" because it's a parenthetical
It's correct
82
The restaurant threw in (complementary/complimentary) nachos for free.
A
B
83
I bought dog for my brother named Rover. How should this be written?
I bought a dog named Rover for my brother
A dog named Rover was bought by me for my brother.
A dog named Rover was bought for my brother by me.
It's fine as is
84
The long beach, the soft sand, and the cool air made it perfect.
guilty of passive voice
guilty of dangling modifier
unparallel
parallel
85
While you wait I will go around the corner and look for it.
needs a comma after "wait"
starts with a DC
is a complex sentence
all of the above
86
Either Julia or her friends (is/are) planning to attend.
are
is
87
When we went to the circus I rode the elephant mother the camel father neither tab-interval.
All of these
Needs a comma after "circus"
Needs a semi-colon after "father"
Needs a semi-colon after "mother"
88
Susan likes to cook and walking after dinner.
not parallel
guilty of dangling modifier
guilty of passive voice
parallel
89
Megan interviewed people for her research paper; It is due on Wednesday.
incorrect
correct
90
My cat was diagnosed by the vet with fleas.
guilty of dangling modifier
Both of these
Neither of these
guilty of passive voice
91
Which of these is a pronoun?
were
their
a
though
92
I know, after all you will be successful.
Already correct
missing a comma after "all" because it's a parenthetical
missing a comma after "will" because it's an appositive
missing a comma after "after" because it's a preposition
93
Which word is a conjunction?
the
were
and
their
94
In, "The Carolina Panthers lost their focus at the news conference, which is an abstract noun?
Carolina Panthers
focus
the
news conference
95
When she fixes the radiator, other repairs may be suggested.
Guilty of passive voice
Both of these
Guilty of vague pronoun
Neither of these
96
The man whose leg was amputated was glad to be alive (identify the first word in the predicate)
alive
be
was
to
97
The jogger ran a (further/farther) distance than his partner.
B
A
98
Which of these "grammatical formulas" is incorrect?
IC, FANBOY, IC
IC DC
DC IC
IC; IC
99
Mike will be here soon we should clean up (Put in the semi-colon where it goes).
You don't need one
after "soon"
after "will"
after "should"
100
We can trust him implicitly nevertheless, we should not be careless. (Put a ; after . . . )
trust
should
implicitly
we

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