NCFE: 9th Grade Grammar Review

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

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

The boy washing his car is my cousin.

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

Cloning human beings is against the laws of nature.

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

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

Joe responded that he ______ every day.

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

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

The _____ home was near a forest.

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

I like a friend _____ is loyal during difficult situations.

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

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

______ the teacher chooses is fine with me.

I perform better in practice ______ in the games.

The football ______ were selected to receive the prize.

The teacher has not graded ______ essay yet.

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

All of America celebrated when the soldiers returned home.

Leave!

The class started before Sarah was ready to take notes.

On weekends, I really enjoy washing my car.

I need to ______ down after the test.

My teacher will not ______ late work.

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

The coach had a talk with Sam and ______.

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

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

Just between you and _______ swimming is my favorite sport.

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

The group consists of Joseph and ______.

Pounded by waves, the beach began to erode.

That ring cost him two _____ salary.

The film playing at the United Multiplex sounds familiar.

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

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

I like my pizza burned at the edges.

All of America celebrated when the soldiers returned home.

The famous ____movie director was in town for a premiere.

It was a long day, everyone was extremely tired.

We have _______ to do in English class.

Do you know ______ book is on that desk?

I knew Dad was a great athlete.

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

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

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

The game went to the last shot.

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

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

My counselor said I should take more English ___not math.

Linda and ______ went to the prom.

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

Driven by the will to succeed at everything.

Those books are not _______.

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

I do not want to write the essay.

The speaker discussed the full insurance program with our group.

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

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

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

The Smiths really love ______ new house.

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

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

Listening to some teachers can be quite difficult.

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

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

______ completes the task may have a treat.

Hoping to improve his grades _____ Joe stayed for tutoring.

He passed the test.

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

One of the boys ______ a pet monkey.

Many strong ______ talented athletes competed for a starting position.

I can recognize an ______ style now.

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

Neither Jeff nor Bob ______ professional sports.

The three friends were inseparable, they were always together.

James or Amy ______ answering the phone.

I passed the test because I wrote an effective essay.

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

We met Tom and his friends _____ before the game.

Just between you and _____, that teacher is unfair.

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

Annie and ______ are the best students in class.