Grammar and Composition II Test 11

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Marissa enjoys singing in the choir.

1. gerund 2. noun

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Skiing in the Olympics was Melissa's dream.

1. gerund 2. noun

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Jayla has an appointment to see the dentist.

1. infinitive 2. adjective

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Jonathan likes to read mystery novels.

1. infinitive 2. noun

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Listening intently to the thunder, the little child cringed in fear.

1. participle 2. adjective

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Screaming with delight, we rode the roller coaster a second time.

1. participle 2. adjective

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. The volcano, erupting violently, spewed lava at the unsuspecting town.

1. participle 2. adjective

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. The girl with the blond hair is my best friend.

1. preposition 2. adjective

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. I went to the store with my mother.

1. preposition 2. adverb

1. Identify each italicized phrase as a preposition, gerund, infinitive or participle. 2. Identify the function of the phrase as a noun, adjective, or adverb. The children built a snowman in the front yard.

1. preposition 2. adverb

The girl whose dog was lost was thrilled to see her golden retriever standing by the door.

Adjective

Dave arrived late since his car broke down.

Adverb

Emily (took sick, became ill) on the boat ride.

Became ill

Answer the question based on the following sentence. Because they were late, Caroline and Robert did not seethe first inning of the baseball game, but Rachel and Josh saw the whole thing. Which word introduces the dependent clause?

Because

Identify the sentence structure. Katrina plays the piano at her church, and Charles leads the singing.

CD

Teresa read Ben Hur for her report, but Tonya read Emma for hers.

CD

Convince me that you are able to do the task, and I will leave you to do it.

CD-CX

Identify the sentence structure. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools speak because they have to say something.

CD-CX

Identify the sentence structure. Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

CX

Never spend money before you have earned it.

CX

(Can, May) you please help me lift this box?

Can

Write correct if all capitalization and punctuation is correct. Write Not correct if the sentence contains any errors in capitalization or punctuation. We drove our Buick sedan from the Midwest to California along the famous Route 66.

Correct

Write correct if all capitalization and punctuation is correct. Write Not correct if the sentence contains any errors in capitalization or punctuation. Many people risked their lives during the holocaust, to save their Jewish friends and neighbors from the onslaught of the Nazis.

Not correct

Write correct if all capitalization and punctuation is correct. Write Not correct if the sentence contains any errors in capitalization or punctuation. The following students should come forward to receive their Certificates --Justin, Alicia, Ladasha, Max, Alec, and Scott.

Not correct

Dan realized that he was the next to give his report.

Noun

Christians are known by their love for others.

S

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.

S

Answer the following questions based on this sentence. We visited the following places during our trip to Ecuador: the Andes Mountains, the Amazon River, and the Galapagos Islands. What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

There is none.

(WE, Us) club members meet every Friday during lunch.

We

dependent clause

a clause that does not express a complete thought

independent clause

a clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself as a sentence

adjective clause

a clause that is used to modify a noun or a pronoun

adverb clause

a clause that is used to modify a verb, an adjective, or and adverb

A child who does not appreciate his parents rarely appreciates anyone.

adjective

Eliza Doolittle, who wanted to open a flower shop, wanted Professor Higgins to teach her to speak like a lady.

adjective

After you fill out the application, give it to the secretary at the front desk.

adverb

Identify the italicized clause as a noun, adjective or adverb. Because Ruth Ann finished her work quickly, she was able to spend more time at the mall with her friends.

adverb

We will move on to the next concept since no one has any more questions.

adverb

Answer the following questions based on this sentence. We visited the following places during our trip to Ecuador: the Andes Mountains, the Amazon River, and the Galapagos Islands. What is the function of the following nouns: the Andes Mountains, the Amazon River, and the Galapagos Islands?

appositives of the direct object.

The sour milk smelled (bad, badly)

bad

a sentence which has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

complex

a sentence which has two or more independent clauses but no dependent clauses.

compound

Answer the question based on the following sentence. Because they were late, Caroline and Robert did not seethe first inning of the baseball game, but Rachel and Josh saw the whole thing. Which type of sentence structure does this sentence have?

compound-complex

a sentence which has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses

compound-complex

You (better, had better) return Sandra's call.

had better

"Be careful; this pan is (hotter, hottest) than that other one," exclaimed Mother.

hotter

During the scavenger hunt, Priscilla and Jordan decided that they would look outside first.

noun

That Macbeth desired power more than anything else was evidenced by his actions..

noun

The idea that we should go to Alaska for our family vacation was readily accepted by everyone.

noun

The results from the doctor's test will tell if Jasmine has strep throat.

noun

introduces an adjective clause

relative

Answer the question about this sentence. Are you available to mow Mrs. Smith's yard on Saturday morning, Michael? Which type of sentence structure does this sentence have?

simple

a sentence which has one independent clause and no dependent clauses

simple

introduces an adverb clause

subordinating conjunction

Mrs. Baker (taught, learned) the girls how to make bread during home economics class.

taught

Martin's total bill amounted (to, up to) $53 before taxes and shipping.

to

Ellen wanted (off, to get off) at the next floor.

to get off

Answer the following questions based on this sentence. We visited the following places during our trip to Ecuador: the Andes Mountains, the Amazon River, and the Galapagos Islands. What is the purpose of the colon in this sentence?

to introduce a list

Morgan can play the piano (good, well) for her age.

well