9th Grade Grammar Review

Question 1

S-V AGREEMENT: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Sarah and John play soccer.

Question 2

Mr. Wilson ___________ Adam's story about why his homework was late.

Accepted Answer

accepted

Question 3

"______" is not acceptable in formal writing.

Accepted Answer

It's

Question 4

I have ________ glasses of water than Mr. Reinstein.

Accepted Answer

fewer

Question 5

Which one IS the COMMA SPLICE?

Accepted Answer

He loves cooking, he's great at making curries.

Question 6

COMMAS: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

After finishing her homework, Maria decided to watch a movie.

Question 7

SENTENCE TYPE: Mr. Wilson teaches Asian American Literature; Dr. Lellock teaches Shakespeare.

Accepted Answer

Compound

Question 8

I had to choose __________ my five friends who to take to the Kendrick Lamar concert.

Accepted Answer

among

Question 9

I wish I had _______ money.

Accepted Answer

a lot of

Question 10

When I am tired, I __________ on my bed.

Accepted Answer

lie

Question 11

The student turned their essay in ______ late to be graded.

Accepted Answer

too

Question 12

The _________ of people using water for hydration needs to be higher.

Accepted Answer

number

Question 13

FIND THE PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: Their charming cottage is near Lake Winnipesaukee

Accepted Answer

near Lake Winnipesaukee.

Question 14

Which one is the Run On Sentence?

Accepted Answer

I love cooking my partner loves to bake.

Question 15

FIND THE APPOSITIVE PHRASE: John Kennedy, the popular US president, was know for his eloquent and inspirational speeches

Accepted Answer

the popular US president

Question 16

You know, I think ______ gonna do great on the grammar final.

Accepted Answer

they're

Question 17

I am afraid I am going to _______ my keys.

Accepted Answer

lose

Question 18

COMMAS: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

The ice cream truck, which is always parked by the park, was closed.

Question 19

S-V AGREEMENT: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

The dog, along with the cats, lives in the house.

Question 20

FIND THE PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: Between the two houses is a large white fence.

Accepted Answer

Between the two houses

Question 21

COMMAS: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

I bought apples, bananas, and oranges at the store.

Question 22

S-V AGREEMENT: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Neither the dog nor the cats like the new food.

Question 23

FIND THE PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: The indentation below the nose is called the philtrum.

Accepted Answer

below the nose

Question 24

SENTENCE TYPES: Tom reads novels, but Jack reads comics because books are too long.

Accepted Answer

Compound-Complex

Question 25

FIND THE PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: Have you eaten anything since breakfast?

Accepted Answer

since breakfast?

Question 26

S-V AGREEMENT: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Neither the students nor the teacher is in school today.

Question 27

The ridiculous answer Conor gave could not be _________ from the truth.

Accepted Answer

further

Question 28

SEMICOLONS: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

She wanted to go outside; he preferred to stay home.

Question 29

SENTENCE TYPE: Although Maddie reads novels, Charlie reads comics.

Accepted Answer

Complex

Question 30

S-V AGREEMENT: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

The team of athletes arrives before the game.

Question 31

SENTENCE TYPE: Tom and Harry read and enjoy novels and newspapers.

Accepted Answer

Simple

Question 32

Natalia ________ her essay on Mr. Wilson's desk yesterday.

Accepted Answer

laid

Question 33

I know I am biased, but Darby really does sing ________.

Accepted Answer

well

Question 34

S-V AGREEMENT: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Half of the cookies are gone.

Question 35

SENTENCE TYPE: While Saheli likes ice cream, Kalyna like cake: however, Tegan doesn't like dessert.

Accepted Answer

Compound-Complex

Question 36

SEMICOLONS: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

We went to New York, New York; Madrid, Spain; and Tokyo, Japan.

Question 37

The old, red book with the worn leather binding and faded blue lettering sat on the shelf, patiently waiting for someone

Accepted Answer

Simple

Question 38

Ms. Bonfatti's final exam is different ________ Mr. Hintermeister's final exam.

Accepted Answer

from

Question 39

COMMAS: Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

She loves to read novels, but her brother prefers non-fiction.

Question 40

I would rather take a long walk _______ go for a run. I hate running.

Accepted Answer

than

Question 41

FIND THE PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: The bee flew above the flower.

Accepted Answer

above the flower.

Question 42

FIND THE PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE: Luke sat under his desk.

Accepted Answer

under his desk.

Question 43

Jake's giggling ___________ Mr. Wilson's ability to focus on the lesson.

Accepted Answer

affected

Question 44

FIND THE APPOSITIVE PHRASE: The group members include Sally, a high school guidance counselor, and Mary, an architect.

Accepted Answer

a high school guidance counselor AND an architect

9th Grade Grammar Review

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9th Grade Grammar Review

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