Grade 9 Grammar Review

Question 1

What is the correct punctuation of the compound sentence below?

Accepted Answer

I like to play outside; however, my sister enjoys reading in her room.

Question 2

Identify the Subordinating Conjunction in the following sentence: If you want some gum, I have a pack

Accepted Answer

if

Question 3

What is the correct punctuation of the following sentence.

Accepted Answer

While I was at the movies, I ate popcorn.

Question 4

What is the correct punctuation of the following sentence.

Accepted Answer

I ate popcorn while I was at the movies.

Question 5

Independent clause can also be called a(n) ______thought

Accepted Answer

complete

Question 6

Which part of the following sentence is a COMPLETE thought? "By the time I arrived, he had eaten the entire pizza."

Accepted Answer

He had eaten the entire pizza

Question 7

I like to work out ____ when I am tired.

Accepted Answer

except

Question 8

What is the correct punctuation of the following sentence.

Accepted Answer

If I can find a sub, I will take tomorrow off.

Question 9

Which is the correct punctuation of the compound sentence below?

Accepted Answer

This is my solution: reschedule the game due to weather.

Question 10

Also means to include or allow to be a part of

Accepted Answer

accept

Question 11

I want to eat pasta, ______, and parmesan cheese.

Accepted Answer

garlic bread

Question 12

Affect is used as a _____.

Accepted Answer

verb

Question 13

How will his injury _____ his performace in the game tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

affect

Question 14

Which part of the following sentence is a DEPENDENT clause? "While I was little, I decided I wanted to be a doctor."

Accepted Answer

While I was little

Question 15

Active or Passive: The fruit was bought by Jennifer.

Accepted Answer

Passive

Question 16

Active or Passive: Jennifer bought the fruit.

Accepted Answer

Active

Question 17

Everything excluding one thing

Accepted Answer

except

Question 18

Which is the correct punctuation of the compound sentence below?

Accepted Answer

The plan sounds fun: go to Italy and eat pizza.

Question 19

Which part of the following sentence is an DEPENDENT clause? "He starred in a reality show which I like very much."

Accepted Answer

which I like very much

Question 20

Identify the Subordinating Conjunction in the following sentence: Since he spoiled the movie, I don&#x27;t want to see it.

Accepted Answer

Since

Question 21

What is the correct punctuation of the following sentence.

Accepted Answer

I will take tomorrow off if I can find a sub.

Question 22

Identify the Subordinating Conjunction in the following sentence: I taught my friend to read while we were on vacation.

Accepted Answer

while

Question 23

Which part of the following sentence is an INDEPENDENT clause? "She fell asleep on the sofa, too tired to go upstairs."

Accepted Answer

She fell asleep on the sofa

Question 24

Identify the active voice verb: We waited in line for hours.

Accepted Answer

waited

Question 25

Effect is most commonly used as a _____.

Accepted Answer

noun

Question 26

The film had an _____ on my dreams that night.

Accepted Answer

effect

Question 27

When you ice skate, try to keep from ________, slipping, or falling.

Accepted Answer

tripping

Question 28

Dependent clause can also be called a(n) ______thought

Accepted Answer

incomplete

Question 29

Which is the correct punctuation of the compound sentence below?

Accepted Answer

I spilled juice on my jacket; the store let me return it.

Question 30

Do you think the coach will _____ 5 new players?

Accepted Answer

accept

Question 31

Every year at the school carnival, the history teacher sets up and _____in the dunk tank.

Accepted Answer

sits

Grade 9 Grammar Review

Questions 31

Grade 9 Grammar Review

Questions 31