8th Grade Grammar Test 11

Hotter

"Be careful; this pan is hotter/hottest than the other one," cautioned Mother.

Adj

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

adjective clause

A clause that begins with a relative

dependent

A clause that does NOT express a complete thought

independent

A clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone

adverb clause

A clause that is introduced by a subordinating conjunction

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 an adverb

simple sentence

A sentence which has one independent clause and no dependent clauses

complex sentence

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

compound-complex sentence

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

Compound

A sentence which has two or more independent clauses but no dependent clauses

Adv

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

Adv

Because Ruth Ann finished her work quickly, she was able to spend more time at the mall with her friends.

Can

Can/May you please help me lift this box?

S

Christians are known by their love for others.

CD-CX

Convince me that you are able to do the task.

N

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

Adv

Dave arrived late since his car broke down.

N

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

Adj

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

To get off

Ellen wanted off/to get off at the next floor.

Became ill

Emily took sick/became ill on the boat ride.

CX

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

Prep. Adv.

I went to the store with my mother.

Inf. Adj.

Jayla has an appointment to see the dentist.

Inf. N.

Johnathan likes to read mystery novels.

CD

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

Part. Adj.

Listening intently to the thunder, the little child cringed in fear.

NC

Many people risked their lives during the Holocaust, to save their Jewish friends and neighbors from the onslaught of the Nazis.

Ger. N.

Marissa enjoys singing in the choir.

To

Martin's total bill amounted to/up to $53 before taxes and shipping.

Well

Morgan can play the piano good/well for her age.

Taught

Mrs. Baker taught/learned the girls how to make bread during home economics class.

CX

Never spend money before you have earned it.

Part. Adj.

Screaming with delight, we rode the roller coaster a second time.

Ger. N.

Skiing in the Olympics was Melissa's dream.

CD

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

N

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

Prep. Adv.

The children built a snowman in the front yard.

NC

The following students should come forward to receive their Certificates-Justin, Alicia, Ladasha, Max, Alec, and Scott.

Adj

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

Prep. Adj.

The girl with the blond hair is my best friend.

N

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

N

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

Bad

The sour milk smelled bad/badly.

S

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.

Part. Adj.

The volcano, erupting violently, spewed lava at the unsuspecting town.

C

We drove our Buick sedan from the Midwest to California along the famous Route 66

Adv

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

We

We/us club members meet every Friday during lunch.

None of the above

What is the dependent clause in this sentence?

Appositives of the object of preposition

What is the function of the following nouns: Andes Mountains, the Amazon River, and the Galapagos Island?

To introduce a list

What is the purpose of the colon in the sentence?

CD-CX

Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools speak because they have to say something.

Had better

You better/had better return Sandra's call.