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PRACTICE TEST
Part A: Identifying Nouns. Identify each underlined noun as either a concrete noun or an abstract noun. (1 point each)
1.
The team was filled with hope.
Abstract
Concrete
2.
My parents gave me a cell phone for my birthday.
Abstract
Concrete
3.
Please hand me that rag to wipe the counters.
Abstract
Concrete
4.
The teacher showed devotion to her students.
Abstract
Concrete
5.
The beauty of the bird awed the people at the zoo..
Abstract
Concrete
Part B: Recognizing Proper Nouns. Identify the proper noun that should be capitalized in each sentence below by writing it
correctly on the line. (1 point each)
1.
She decided that she would write to mark twain.
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2.
When we were in texas, we saw a huge ranch.
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3.
The moving van took a detour at maple avenue.
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4.
His favorite language is german.
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5.
They saw the guards at buckingham palace.
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Part C: Identifying Antecedents. Box the antecedent of the underlined pronoun in each sentence. (1 point each)
1. Lisa, are you going to the party tonight?
2. When Paul drove up, everyone piled into his car.
3. Many of the students felt they performed well on the test.
4. Those are my pencils that are sitting on the desk.
5. With their suitcases packed, the Joneses left forever.
Part D: Identifying Personal, Reflexive, and Intensive Pronouns. Underline each pronoun in the sentence. Then, identify
whether the pronoun is a personal, a reflexive, or an intensive pronoun. (½ point for underline, ½ point for pronoun)
1. Ethel promised herself a reward for working hard.
Personal
Reflexive
Intensive
2. The mayor presented the new program herself.
Personal
Reflexive
Intensive
3. We cooked the whole meal together as a family.
Personal
Reflexive
Intensive
4. Some animals protect themselves through camouflage.
Personal
Reflexive
Intensive
5. The pitcher scored the winning run himself.
Personal
Reflexive
Intensive
Part E: Recognizing Demonstrative, Relative, and Interrogative Pronouns. Identify whether each sentence contains a
demonstrative, relative, or interrogative pronoun. (1 point each)
1.
Whom have you asked for information?
Demonstrative
Relative
Interrogative
2.
Tom is a person that everyone likes.
Demonstrative
Relative
Interrogative
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3.
Which of the twins was born first?
Demonstrative
Relative
Interrogative
4.
This is the first edition of our school paper.
Demonstrative
Relative
Interrogative
5.
What have you done with your umbrella?
Demonstrative
Relative
Interrogative
Part F: Identifying Indefinite Pronouns. Write on the line the indefinite pronoun in each sentence below. (1 point)
1. Each of the players maintained a strict training schedule. __________________________________________________
2. Everyone had a piece of the cake. __________________________________________________
3. Many of the families offered their homes to the visitors. __________________________________________________
4. Few of the speakers had new information to add. __________________________________________________
5. No one was able to answer the questions. __________________________________________________
Part G: Distinguishing Between Linking Verbs and Action Verbs. Identify whether the sentences below contain a linking verb
or an action verb. (1 point each)
1.
The chef tasted the sauce.
Linking
Action
2.
The lemon juice turned the milk sour.
Linking
Action
3.
The baby looks a little pale.
Linking
Action
4.
I looked carefully through the book.
Linking
Action
5.
I felt refreshed after my catnap
Linking
Action
Part H: Identifying Verb Phrases. Underline the verb phrase in each sentence. (1 point each)
1.
The doctor should have given you a more complete diagnosis.
2.
Obviously, the trip must have taken several hours longer.
3.
Will you remind them of our change in plans?
4.
The senator did undoubtedly intend a postponement of the bill.
5.
Can I really have forgotten their anniversary?
Part I: Identifying Adjectives. Identify the adjectives (including articles) in each sentence below by placing a box around each
one. Then write the words they modify on the blank. (½ point for adjectives, ½ point for words modified)
1.
Many people were at the family gathering.
1st: __________________________ 2nd: __________________________
2.
Jessica’s car needs a skilled mechanic!
1st: __________________________ 2nd: __________________________
3.
Cellars in old houses flood during heavy rains.
1st: __________________________ 2nd: __________________________
4.
The dilapidated house needed several repairs. 1st: __________________________ 2nd: __________________________
5.
Martin saw a funny Western movie on Thursday.1st: __________________________ 2nd: __________________________
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Part J: Recognizing Nouns Used as Adjectives, Proper Adjectives, and Compound Adjectives. Identify whether the
underlined adjective in each sentence below is a noun used as an adjective, a proper adjective, or a compound adjective. (1 pt
each)
1.
The decision had far-reaching effects.
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2.
Ms. Wallace is running for a town office.
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3.
David Copperfield is a favorite Dickensian character.
4.
My mother raises African violets.
5.
Those children like peppermint-flavored ice cream.
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Part K: Recognizing Adverbs. Underline the adverb in each sentence below, and then write the word it modifies on the blank.
(½ point for underline, ½ point for word modified)
1.
The ice storm completely destroyed several buildings.
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2.
New condominiums will be built nearby.
3.
The alarm clock never wakes me up.
4.
Dad seemed genuinely surprised by the party.
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5.
The emergency crew arrived promptly.
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Part L: Distinguishing Between Adjectives and Adverbs. Identify whether the underlined word in each sentence below is an
adjective or an adverb. (1 pt each)
1.
We have only enough money to get home.
Adjective
Adverb
2.
The judge’s decision seemed just.
Adjective
Adverb
3.
The Olympic torch went past too quickly.
Adjective
Adverb
4.
I never get up early on weekends.
Adjective
Adverb
5.
My grandmother has just arrived for a visit.
Adjective
Adverb
Part M: Identifying Prepositional Phrases. (1) underline the prepositional phrase; (2) box the preposition; (3) double
underline the object of the preposition. (1 pt each)
1.
Snacks before dinner may spoil your appetite. (1 phrase)
2.
We agreed to the plan without any hesitation. (2 phrases)
3.
The wagon in the barn once belonged to my grandfather. (2 phrases)
4.
Paul Revere rode through the countryside on his horse. (2 phrases)
5.
According to the newspaper, the play will open in three weeks. (2 phrases)
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Part N: Identifying Conjunctions. Underline the conjunction in each sentence. Identify whether it is coordinating or correlative.
*Remember, you’re looking for conjunctions, not prepositions! (½ point for underline, ½ point for type of conjunction)
1.
Neither Pete nor Carol solved the last problem correctly.
Coordinating
Correlative
2.
Alison knew the answer, yet she did not volunteer.
Coordinating
Correlative
3.
The swimmer was exhausted but proud.
Coordinating
Correlative
4.
We need both cucumbers and tomatoes for the salad.
Coordinating
Correlative
5.
I gave Ted a sweater, but Laura gave him a video game.
Coordinating
Correlative
Part O: Recognizing Conjunctive Adverbs. Underline each conjunctive adverb in the sentences below. If a sentence does not
have a conjunctive adverb, write NONE in the blank at the right. (1 pt each)
1. Tom was running late; therefore, he missed the movie. ________________________
2. Sarah’s new car wasn’t fancy; however, she needed one. ________________________
3. I rang the doorbell several times; no one came to the door. ________________________
4. Hadassah had never tried volleyball; nevertheless, she was willing to try. ________________________
5. It’s rare that Natalie is on time; she often misses the bus! ________________________
Part P: Identifying Interjections. Box the interjection in each sentence below. (1 pt each)
1.
Help! I’m trapped in here!
2.
Shoot! I knew I got that one wrong.
3.
The game has been rained out. Darn!
4.
The cheerleader said, “Hooray! Our team is winning!”
5.
Phew! What a workout that was!
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