9th Grade English Grammar Review 2nd/6th period

The Smiths really love ______ new house.

The _____ home was near a forest.

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

The three friends were inseparable, they were always together.

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

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

Pounded by waves, the beach began to erode.

All of America celebrated when the soldiers returned home.

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

Do you know ______ book is on that desk?

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

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

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

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

The group consists of Joseph and ______.

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

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

James or Amy ______ answering the phone.

Neither Jeff nor Bob ______ professional sports.

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

Linda and ______ went to the prom.

The football ______ were selected to receive the prize.

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

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

The speaker discussed the full insurance program with our group.

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

On weekends, I really enjoy washing my car.

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

I knew Dad was a great athlete.

Leave!

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

I perform better in practice ______ in the games.

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

The famous ____movie director was in town for a premiere.

The film playing at the United Multiplex sounds familiar.

All of America celebrated when the soldiers returned home.

That ring cost him two _____ salary.

I like a friend _____ is loyal during difficult situations.

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

The game went to the last shot.

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

Cloning human beings is against the laws of nature.

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

I like my pizza burned at the edges.

The boy washing his car is my cousin.

We met Tom and his friends _____ before the game.

______ completes the task may have a treat.

We have _______ to do in English class.

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

I can recognize an ______ style now.

My teacher will not ______ late work.

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

Joe responded that he ______ every day.

Listening to some teachers can be quite difficult.

The coach had a talk with Sam and ______.

It was a long day, everyone was extremely tired.

Those books are not _______.

Many strong ______ talented athletes competed for a starting position.

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.

One of the boys ______ a pet monkey.

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

I need to ______ down after the test.

Hoping to improve his grades _____ Joe stayed for tutoring.

He passed the test.

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

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

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

Just between you and _____, that teacher is unfair.

I passed the test because I wrote an effective essay.

I do not want to write the essay.

The teacher has not graded ______ essay yet.

The class started before Sarah was ready to take notes.

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

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

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

______ the teacher chooses is fine with me.

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

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

Annie and ______ are the best students in class.

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

Just between you and _______ swimming is my favorite sport.

Driven by the will to succeed at everything.

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

My counselor said I should take more English ___not math.