Grammar

In the following sentence, what is the indirect object? The mountain climber tossed the Sherpa the rope. a) the mountain climer b) tossed c) the Sherpa d) the rope

c) the Sherpa

Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The real Ichabod Crane was a military officer who met Washington Irving in 1814 at Fort Pike. a) was b) who c) met d) pike

d) pike

Which of the following is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence? a) "What would you prefer to do on vacation - visit a museum or go on a walking tour?" asked my father. b) "What would you prefer to do on vacation - visit a museum or go on a walking tour," asked my father. c) "What would you prefer to do on vacation: visit a museum or go on a walking tour?," asked my father. d) "What would you prefer to do on vacation: visit a museum or go on a walking tour," asked my father?

a) "What would you prefer to do on vacation - visit a museum or go on a walking tour?" asked my father.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) Before I lie down to go to sleep, I lay down my book on the nightstand. b) I lay down my book on the nightstand before I lay down to go to sleep. c) I lie my book down on the nightstand before I lie down to go to sleep. d) Before I lay down my book on the nightstand, I lie down to go to sleep.

a) Before I lie down to go to sleep, I lay down my book on the nightstand.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) The nervous student tapped his foot impatiently under his desk. b) The nervous student did tap his foot with impatience under his desk. c) The nervous student tapped his foot impatient under the desk. d) The nervous student impatient did tap his foot under his desk.

a) The nervous student tapped his foot impatiently under his desk.

In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? Sofia won't be able to compete in the race because she wrecked her car. a) because she wrecked her car b) compete in the race c) Sophia won't be able to compete in the race d) her car

a) because she wrecked her car

Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? In 1994, Dan Manion set the current record for a deep dive on air at 509 feet, but reported feeling strong effects of narcosis at such a depth. a) but b) on c) at d) for

a) but (FANBOYS)

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The mountaineering group _____ looking forward to climbing K2 next year. a) is b) are c) be d) were

a) is

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. The clock shows ____ almost nine o'clock, so the bridal shop will soon be opening ____ doors. a) it's, its b) its, its c) it's its' d) its, it's

a) it's, its

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the simple predicate? So many types of birthday cake put Cynthia at a loss. a) put b) put at a loss c) put Cynthia d) put Cynthia at a loss

a) put (describes verb)

Which word in the following sentence is the subject? The opera singer's solo had a profound impact on the audience. a) solo b) impact c) audience d) opera singer

a) solo (What had an impact?)

Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The child ____ to ride all the roller coasters at Disneyland. a) wants b) want c) does want d) has the want

a) wants

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? a) The ambulance, which had red flashing lights on top, were letting other vehicles on the road know to pull over. b) Either kale or spinach is a healthy vegetable to eat with dinner. c) One of the soccer players kick the ball farther than his teammates. d) Several of the pieces of art was sold for above-average prices.

b) Either kale or spinach is a healthy vegetable to eat with dinner.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) Since the professor was excessively boring; many of his students fell asleep. b) Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep. c) Since the professor was excessively boring many of his students fell asleep. d) Since the professor was, excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep.

b) Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep.

Which sentence is the clearest? a) At the age of twelve, my parents sent me to boarding school. b) When I was twelve, my parents sent me to boarding school. c) At the age of twelve, I sent my parents to boarding school. d) My parents, at the age of twelve, sent me to boarding school.

b) When I was twelve, my parents sent me to boarding school.

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The actors' performances powerfully _____ the audience. a) effected b) affected c) were effecting d) were affecting

b) affected

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The ______ late student was reprimanded by the teacher. a) habitualy b) habitually c) habituel d) habituelly

b) habitually

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. Neither of the flower bouquets ____ as full as the one we ordered last year. a) are b) is c) were d) being

b) is

She was _____ exhausted than her sister after they ran the marathon. a) most b) more c) increasingly d) the more

b) more

Which of the following phrases follows the rules of capitalization? a) Meredith's Uncle b) my sister Cheryl c) her Great-Aunt d) grandma Beth

b) my sister Cheryl

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. When the gymnastic athletes travel for a competition, a chaperone must accompany ____. a) it b) them c) all of it d) their

b) them

Select the best words for the blank in the following sentence. To ______ should I address the postcard? a) who b) whom c) which d) the which

b) whom (I should address the postcard to HIM)

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) He could accept anything from her, accept a lie. b) He could except anything from her, accept a lie. c) He could accept anything from her, except a lie. d) He could except anything from her, except a lie.

c) He could accept anything from her, except a lie.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) My favorite outdoor activities include camping fly-fishing, and river-rafting. b) My favorite outdoor activities include camping and fly-fishing, and also river-rafting. c) My favorite outdoor activities include camping, fly-fishing, and river-rafting. d) My favorite outdoor activities include camping and fly-fishing and river-rafting.

c) My favorite outdoor activities include camping, fly-fishing, and river-rafting.

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence? a) The movie about the comic book superhero. b) The movie about the comic book superhero that I watched last Friday night was very entertaining. c) The movie about the comic book superhero had never interested me until last week. d) The movie about the comic book superhero fascinated me, but it bored my best friend.

c) The movie about the comic book superhero had never interested me until last week. (only one subject (movie) and one verb (had interested))

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) They're concern is that their may not be enough appetizers for everyone there expecting at the party. b) Their concern is that they're may not be enough appetizers for everyone there expecting at the party. c) Their concern is that there may not be enough appetizers for everyone they're expecting at the party. d) There concern is that they're may not be enough appetizers for everyone their expecting at the party.

c) Their concern is that there may not be enough appetizers for everyone they're expecting at the party.

Select the best punctuation mark for the blank in the following sentence. Follow these directions to get to the church__ make a left at the next intersection, drive three miles to the third stop sign, then turn left, and continue another two miles until you see the parking lot on the right-hand side. a) comma (,) b) semicolon (;) c) colon (:) d) dash (-)

c) colon (:)

In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? The World War II soldier was a hero, especially because of his actions during the invasion of Normandy. a) the World War II soldier b) was a hero c) especially because of his actions during the invasion of Normandy d) the invasion of Normandy

c) especially because of his actions during the invasion of Normandy

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. Germany has _____ bluebells than does England. a) the least b) less c) fewer d) lesser

c) fewer

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. It's important _____ research your essay topic thoroughly so you do not include _____ much irrelevant information. a) too, to b) to, two c) to, too d) too, two

c) to, too

Which word or phrase in the following sentence in the simple predicate? Due to her stingy nature, the famous actress was not generous with her friends and family. a) due to her stingy nature b) the famous actress c) was generous d) generous

c) was generous

Select the phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. Next year, I __________. a) completed my college degree b) did complete my college degree c) will complete my college degree d) completing my college degree

c) will complete my college degree

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) The professor sought advise from a colleague. b) To advice the President, the Joint Chiefs or staff must be well-informed. c) A good advicer is essential in order to have a successful academic career. d) My parents give me excellent advice when I am making a difficult decision.

d) My parents give me excellent advice when I am making a difficult decision.

Which of the following is grammatically correct? a) The soccer player ran quick to the goal. b) The soccer player did run quickly to the goal. c) The soccer player did ran quickly to the goal. d) The soccer player ran quickly to the goal.

d) The soccer player ran quickly to the goal.

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. _______ confident that with enough study they can easily pass the final exam. a) They have b) There c) Their d) They're

d) They're (They are)

Which word in the following sentence is a preposition? The Vikings traveled in wooden boats across the Atlantic Ocean. a) Vikings b) traveled c) boats d) across

d) across

Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The dog jumped into the air to catch the Frisbee. a) jumped b) into c) catch d) air

d) air

Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The medical examiner was called in to perform a post-mortem examination. a) medical b) was c) perform d) examination

d) examination

Which word in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? The admissions consultant outlined what makes a thorough application package, unrespective of financial hardship. a) consultant b) thorough c) package d) unrespective

d) unrespective