AP Grammer Exam

1.The group of senior citizens ________ every morning at 5 a.m. for Zumba. a. meet b. meets

B. meets

We wondered _________ purse we found behind the dumpster. a. whose b. who's

a whose

Which sentence is correct? a. He said you could summarize Jesus' message in three words: "Love thy neighbor." b. He said you: could summarize Jesus's message in three words "Love thy neighbor."

a. He said you could summarize Jesus' message in three words: "Love thy neighbor."

We visited our three favorite vacation spots _________________________________________. a. Houston, Texas; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Juneau, Alaska. b. Houston, Texas, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Juneau, Alaska.

a. Houston, Texas; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Juneau, Alaska.

The ________________ boa constrictor got out of its cage and is lost in our neighborhood. a. 17-foot b. 17-ft. c. 17' d. seventeen-foot

a. 17-foot

Which sentence is correct? a. Before you eat spaghetti and meatballs, always make sure to sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese on top. b. Before you eat spaghetti and meatballs. Always make sure to sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese on top. c. Before you eat spaghetti and meatballs always make sure to sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese on top.

a. Before you eat spaghetti and meatballs, always make sure to sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese on top.

Which sentence is correct? a. Conrad had three A's in biology before midterm. b. Conrad had three AS in biology before midterm. c. Conrad had three As in biology before midterm.

a. Conrad had three A's in biology before midterm.

Which is the correct sentence? a. In fact, Samson was not smart when picking his girlfriends. b. In fact; Samson was not smart when picking his girlfriends. c. In fact Samson was not smart when picking his girlfriends.

a. In fact, Samson was not smart when picking his girlfriends.

Which sentence is correct? a. Ray and Margie's mailbox is too close to the curb. b. Ray's and Margie mailbox is too close to the curb. c. Ray's and Margie's mailbox is too close to the curb.

a. Ray and Margie's mailbox is too close to the curb.

Which sentence is correct? a. Scott, who is my brother-in-law, said he whipped his nae nae at the New Year's Eve party and hurt his back. b. Scott; who is my brother-in-law; said he whipped his nae nae at the New Year's Eve party and hurt his back. c. Scott who is my brother-in-law said he whipped his nae nae at the New Year's Eve party and hurt his back.

a. Scott, who is my brother-in-law, said he whipped his nae nae at the New Year's Eve party and hurt his back.

Which sentence is correct? a. Selina ordered a big, juicy, grilled burger to go with her cheesy, salty fries. b. Selina ordered a big, juicy, grilled, burger to go with her cheesy, salty, fries. c. Selina ordered a big juicy grilled burger to go with her cheesy salty fries.

a. Selina ordered a big, juicy, grilled burger to go with her cheesy, salty fries.

Which sentence is correct? a. Sherlock did not have to leave England because his brother, Mycroft, intervened just in time. b. Sherlock did not have to leave England, because his brother, Mycroft, intervened just in time. c. Sherlock did not have to leave England; because his brother, Mycroft, intervened just in time.

a. Sherlock did not have to leave England because his brother, Mycroft, intervened just in time.

Which sentence is correct? a. Singleton has three brothers, Sam, Smith and Scott; two sisters, Sally and Sue; and four cousins, Samson, Snerdley, Stratton and Stanley. b. Singleton has three brothers, Sam, Smith and Scott. Two sisters, Sally and Sue. And four cousins, Samson, Snerdley, Stratton and Stanley. c. Singleton has three brothers, Sam, Smith and Scott, two sisters, Sally and Sue, and four cousins, Samson, Snerdley, Stratton and Stanley.

a. Singleton has three brothers, Sam, Smith and Scott; two sisters, Sally and Sue; and four cousins, Samson, Snerdley, Stratton and Stanley.

Which sentence is better? a. The big, brown, hairy, growling dog chased us around the park. b. The big brown hairy growling dog chased us around the park.

a. The big, brown, hairy, growling dog chased us around the park.

Which sentence is correct? a. The colors in Tanzania's flag are yellow, black, blue and green. b. The colors in Tanzania's flag are yellow black blue and green. c. The colors in Tanzania's flag are yellow, black, blue, and green.

a. The colors in Tanzania's flag are yellow, black, blue and green.

Which sentence is correct? a. We forgot James' book in the library. b. We forgot James's book in the library.

a. We forgot James' book in the library.

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? John threw the Frisbee. a. Active b. Passive

a. active

he stormy skies __________________ visibility on the ball field. a. affected b. effected

a. affected

Johnston said he felt _____________ after he at the pizza that sat in his car since Tuesday. a. all right b. alright c. allright

a. all right

Uncle Rodrick believes the media __________ negatively biased against the elderly. a. are b. is

a. are

The boys behaved ________ they should have during their sister's ballet performance. a. as b. like

a. as

We honk our horn every time we pass the Texas-Louisiana ______________. a. border b. boarder

a. border

Marshall ate all of the __________________. He's so greedy. a. chocolate-covered peanuts b. chocolate covered peanuts

a. chocolate-covered peanuts

My grandfather never forgets to __________________ his wife of 50 years. a. compliment b. complement

a. compliment

The teacher's only _________ for her students was that they show up on time for class. a. criterion b. criteria

a. criterion

Police surrounded the __________________ before the trial began. a. defendant b. defendent

a. defendant

Martin was _________ to get started on his vacation to the Grand Canyon because it was first on his wish list of vacation spots. a. eager b. anxious

a. eager

My great-grandfather _________________ from Ireland after the potato famine. a. emigrated b. immigrated

a. emigrated

Samson decided to walk __________________ down the deserted trail. a. farther b. further

a. farther

Grandon had ___________ 15 items in his shopping card. a. fewer than b. less than

a. fewer than

Samuel posted ________________ around the Union to remind students to vote in the Student Government election. a. flyers b. fliers

a. fliers

The committee voted to elect ______ next president. a. its b. their

a. its

Sherrod ________ her friends in eating celery __________ so that they could _________ as much weight as possible to be _________ of the Tiger Girls dance squad. a. led ... every day ... lose ... a part b. lead ... every day ... loose ... apart c. led ... everyday ... lose ... apart d. lead ... everyday ... lose ... a part

a. led ... every day ... lose ... a part

Our teacher asks us to ___________ to our PAWS account at the start of each class. a. log in b. login

a. log in

Before Chloe knew it, she was involved in another relationship she hoped would be ________. a. long term b. long-term

a. long term

Chloe said she would never allow herself to get involved in a ____________________. a. long-term relationship b. long term relationship

a. long-term relationship

The Tulane University women's tennis team will not _____________ to Mississippi State. a. lose b. loose

a. lose

Minerva had such a large __________ of Skittles in her pocket that she could not run fast enough to catch the bus. a. number b. amount

a. number

Minerva had such a large ____________ of Skittles in her back pocket that she could not run fast enough to catch the bus. a. number b. amount

a. number

When the foul ________________ for the seventh time, our coach told us this was a strange ________________________. a. occurred ... occurrence b. ocurred ... occurence c. occured ... ocurance

a. occurred ... occurrence

Katy got another __________ to pay for her chocolate habit. a. part-time job b. part time job

a. part-time job

Baton Rouge's orchestra of experienced musicians ________ on Fridays at LSU. a. plays b. play

a. plays

Samson is stronger _______ Stewart. a. than b. then

a. than

The tree fell on the car __________ was parked behind the Union. a. that b. which

a. that

___________ waiting for _________ friends to join them __________. a. they're ... their ... there b. there ... their ... they're c. their ... they're ... there

a. they're ... their ... there

The crowd of shoppers _______ waiting eagerly for the mall doors to open. a. was b. were

a. was

The group of boys ______ training for a marathon. a. was b. were

a. was

________ should I bring to the square dance? a. Whom b. Who

a. whom

Which statement is correct? a. "Some suspects refuse to give up", the sheriff said. b. "Some suspects refuse to give up," the sheriff said. c. "Some suspects refuse to give up"," the sheriff said.

b. "Some suspects refuse to give up," the sheriff said.

Christine is 50, but she looks like she's in her _______. a. '30s. b. 30s c. 30's

b. 30s

My favorite aunt, Jenn, is in her _______. a. '40's b. 40s c. 40's d. '40s

b. 40s

Which sentence is correct? a. Before Frank left for Grand Isle he filled his ice chest with water bottles. b. Before Frank left for Grand Isle, he filled his ice chest with water bottles.

b. Before Frank left for Grand Isle, he filled his ice chest with water bottles.

Which sentence is correct? a. Carmen believed she could swim across the lake; and she was wrong. b. Carmen believed she could swim across the lake; she was wrong. c. Carmen believed she could swim across the lake, she was wrong. d. Carmen believed she could swim across the lake she was wrong.

b. Carmen believed she could swim across the lake; she was wrong.

Which sentence is correct? a. Grandpa Jones has a box of silver dollars from the 20s. b. Grandpa Jones has a box of silver dollars from the '20s. c. Grandpa Jones has a box of silver dollars from the '20's.

b. Grandpa Jones has a box of silver dollars from the '20s.

Which sentence is better? a. Sam and Frodo hid behind a tree but the dwarves found them anyway. b. Sam and Frodo hid behind a tree, but the dwarves found them anyway.

b. Sam and Frodo hid behind a tree, but the dwarves found them anyway.

Which statement is correct? a. She read "Game of Thrones", and then she wrote her book report. b. She read "Game of Thrones," and then she wrote her book report. c. She read "Game of Thrones". Then she wrote her book report.

b. She read "Game of Thrones," and then she wrote her book report.

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? Mike the Tiger ran through the Death Valley tunnel with the football team. a. Passive b. Active

b. active

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? The mail carrier carefully placed the package next to our porch door. a. Passive b. Active

b. active

Our Garden Club needs a new ________________. a. advisor b. adviser c. Either adviser or advisor is correct.

b. adviser

The teacher distributed the answer sheets _______________ Jordan, Jonas and Jonathan. a. between b. among

b. among

Nancy couldn't tell the twins ____________ even though she had been __________ of their lives for 10 years. a. a part ... apart b. apart ... a part

b. apart ... a part

Simone ____________ that her baby would be safe by putting her in a proper car seat. a. insured b. ensured

b. ensured

Noreen placed __________ around campus to advertise the garage sale. a. flyers b. fliers

b. fliers

The jury reached ______ verdict. a. their b. its

b. its

Marnie ________________ her purse on the table, and someone took it. a. layed b. laid c. lay

b. laid

Charlotte __________ her math test, but Wilber could not bring his grade _______ a C. a. past ... passed b. passed ... past c. passed ... past

b. passed ... past

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? The golf course was manicured every day by my Uncle Charlie. a. Active b. Passive

b. passive

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? The sandwich was carefully crafted by Matilda, who was known as the Sandwich Crafting Queen of Subway. a. Active b. Passive

b. passive

Will you __________ over your AP definitions before the exam? a. pour b. pore

b. pore

Most students say Jackson Smith is their favorite _____________. Select one: a. principle b. principal

b. principal

Members of the Tiger Band drum corps stood ______________ before the start of the halftime show. a. stationery b. stationary

b. stationary

The parade will be __________________ after the police motorcade passes the reviewing stand. a. under way b. underway

b. underway

Winston was the man ___________ first spoke out about unfairness in our committee selections. a. that b. who

b. who

____________ will you ask to help you with all this work? a. who b. whom

b. whom

The team of physicians __________ to improve hospital care in Africa. a. work b. works

b. works

Which sentence is correct? a. The Padres are weak this year, they have the worst record in the league. b. The Padres are weak this year they have the worst record in the league. c. The Padres are weak this year; they have the worst record in the league.

c. The Padres are weak this year; they have the worst record in the league.

Which sentence is correct? a. "Do you know Spanish"? she asked. b. "Do you know Spanish". she asked. c. "Do you know Spanish?" she asked.

c. "Do you know Spanish?" she asked.

Which sentence is correct? a. 'She read "Jane Eyre" and decided to model her life after the main character,' her mother revealed. b. "She read "Jane Eyre" and decided to model her life after the main character," her mother revealed. c. "She read 'Jane Eyre' and decided to model her life after the main character," her mother revealed.

c. "She read 'Jane Eyre' and decided to model her life after the main character," her mother revealed.

___________________, the movie viewers will move ______________ closer ______________ the screen. a. Afterward ... forward ... towards b. Afterwards ... forwards ... towards c. Afterward ... forward ... toward d. Afterwards ... forward ... towards

c. Afterward ... forward ... toward

Which sentence is correct? a. Cynthia continued to sing "Gangnam Style;" she couldn't get the tune out of her head. b. Cynthia continued to sing 'Gangnam Style'; she couldn't get the tune out of her head. c. Cynthia continued to sing "Gangnam Style"; she couldn't get the tune out of her head.

c. Cynthia continued to sing "Gangnam Style"; she couldn't get the tune out of her head.

Which sentence is correct? a. Fern was distressed because Alabama won another national championship, however that will not keep him from cheering for the Tigers next season. b. Fern was distressed because Alabama won another national championship, however, that will not keep him from cheering for the Tigers next season. c. Fern was distressed because Alabama won another national championship; however, that will not keep him from cheering for the Tigers next season.

c. Fern was distressed because Alabama won another national championship; however, that will not keep him from cheering for the Tigers next season.

Which sentence is correct? a. Florence remembered to turn out the light; but she forgot to lock the door before she left for school. b. Florence remembered to turn out the light but she forgot to lock the door before she left for school. c. Florence remembered to turn out the light, but she forgot to lock the door before she left for school.

c. Florence remembered to turn out the light, but she forgot to lock the door before she left for school.

Which sentence is correct? a. Harquin heard a strange noise when he was driving to work so he pulled off the road and called his mechanic. b. Harquin heard a strange noise when he was driving to work: so he pulled off the road and called his mechanic. c. Harquin heard a strange noise when he was driving to work, so he pulled off the road and called his mechanic.

c. Harquin heard a strange noise when he was driving to work, so he pulled off the road and called his mechanic.

Which is the correct answer? a. Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi you're my only hope. b. Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, because you're my only hope. c. Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.

c. Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.

Select the correct sentence. a. We know: math, science and English. b. Sharon likes: three things. c. Sharon likes three things: chocolate, chocolate and chocolate.

c. Sharon likes three things: chocolate, chocolate and chocolate.

Which sentence below is not correct? a. The U.S. comprises 50 states. b. The U.S. is composed of 50 states. c. The U.S. is comprised of 50 states.

c. The U.S. is comprised of 50 states.

Morganstern wouldn't _____________ any gift but chocolate Rice Krispy treats. a. except b. Either except or accept is correct c. accept

c. accept

he auditorium will only _________________ 100 guests. a. acommodate b. accomodate c. accommodate d. acomodate

c. accommodate

The dog chased _______ tail. a. its' b. it's c. its

c. its

Justin _________ his class in the Pledge of Allegiance ______________. a. led ... everyday b. lead ... every day c. led ... every day d. lead ... everyday

c. led ... every day

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? I am tired of thinking about active and passive voice verbs. a. Active b. Passive c. Neither

c. neither

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? Ferdinand is a bull. a. Active b. Passive c. Neither

c. neither

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? The elephant was ridden all day when the children's zoo is open. a. Neither b. Active c. Passive

c. passive

Does this sentence have an active or passive voice verb? The package was left next to the back door. a. Active b. Neither c. Passive

c. passive