Take the Grammar Chapter 3 Quiz. | BJU English

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. Following 776 B.C., the [1] Olympic Games were held every four years for the [2] next twelve hundred years.

were; held

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. How would you like to receive a [1] Greek Olympian's prize, a [2] crown of olive leaves?

you

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. According to written records, a Greek cook named Coroebus ran and placed first in a 210-yard race—the only event in those first Olympic Games.

cook

Choose the correct sentence type. The Olympic marathon was born after a Greek soldier ran from a city called Marathon to Athens (about twenty-five miles) to report on the Athenian army's victory over the invading Persians.

declarative

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. When were the [1] following athletic events added to the [2] Olympics: the [3] pentathlon, the [4] javelin throw, the [5] long jump, the [6] sprint, and wrestling?

events

Choose the correct sentence type. After running approximately twenty-five miles, the first marathon runner actually collapsed and died!

exclamatory

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. Germany and France fought against each other in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.

fought

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. Has anyone heard of [1] Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937), a French aristocrat and promoter of [2] the [3] revival of [4] the [5] Olympic Games?

heard; Has

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. The first Olympic Games on record were held at Olympia in 776 B.C.

held; were

Choose the correct sentence type. Isn't there an interesting story about the origin of the Olympic marathon?

interrogative

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. Here is the [1] village of Olympia, a supposedly sacrosanct location to the [2] ancient Greeks.

is

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. How would you like to receive a [1] Greek Olympian's prize, a [2] crown of olive leaves?

like; would

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. According to written records, a Greek cook named Coroebus ran and placed first in a 210-yard race—the only event in those first Olympic Games.

placed; ran

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. Here is the [1] village of Olympia, a supposedly sacrosanct location to the [2] ancient Greeks.

village

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. After significant research into the [1] educational programs [2] of [3] other countries, Coubertin, a [4] French nobleman, was sure of [5] the [6] necessity of [7] athletic programs [8] as part of [9] a [10] well-rounded education.

was

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. Coroebus, the first recorded winner of an Olympic event, was a [1] runner and a [2] cook.

was

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. When were the [1] following athletic events added to the [2] Olympics: the [3] pentathlon, the [4] javelin throw, the [5] long jump, the [6] sprint, and wrestling?

were; added

Choose the correct sentence pattern. The Olympic torch relay begins in Olympia.

S-InV

Choose the correct sentence pattern. Use of the Olympic flame began again in 1936.

S-InV

Choose the correct sentence pattern. In 1924 the Winter Games (as a separate event) were brand-new.

S-LV-PA

Choose the correct sentence pattern. Olympic athletes feel very gratified when receiving that coveted gold medal.

S-LV-PA

Choose the correct sentence pattern. Among other things, the Olympic flame is a symbol of purity, peace, and goodwill.

S-LV-PN

Choose the correct sentence pattern. In Olympic terminology every four years is an Olympiad.

S-LV-PN

Choose the correct sentence pattern. Interestingly, archery, shooting, and fencing are all Olympic sports.

S-LV-PN

Choose the correct sentence pattern. The Olympic motto is Citius, Altius, Fortius—Swifter, Higher, Stronger.

S-LV-PN

Choose the correct sentence pattern. The participants first affirmed the Olympic oath during the opening ceremonies of the 1920 Olympic Games.

S-TrV-DO

Choose the correct sentence pattern. The French educator Pierre de Coubertin made the Olympic creed a reality during a speech in 1908.

S-TrV-DO-OC

Choose the correct sentence pattern. Beginning at Olympia, one runner gives the next runner the flaming Olympic torch until the last marathon runner's arrival in the host city.

S-TrV-IO-DO

Choose the correct sentence pattern. Olympic officials awarded the champions pure gold medals only until 1912.

S-TrV-IO-DO

Choose the correct sentence pattern. For the 1920 Olympics, the first official Olympic flag was there.

S-be-Advl

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. After learning of [1] Pierre de Coubertin's enthusiasm for physical fitness, consider his opinion in light of [2] modern research into exercise.

consider

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. Coroebus, the first recorded winner of an Olympic event, was a [1] runner and a [2] cook.

Coroebus

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. After significant research into the [1] educational programs [2] of [3] other countries, Coubertin, a [4] French nobleman, was sure of [5] the [6] necessity of [7] athletic programs [8] as part of [9] a [10] well-rounded education.

Coubertin

Choose the correct sentence type. So many stories are absolutely thrilling!

Exclamatory

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. Germany and France fought against each other in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.

France; Germany

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. Following 776 B.C., the [1] Olympic Games were held every four years for the [2] next twelve hundred years.

Games; Olympic

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. The first Olympic Games on record were held at Olympia in 776 B.C.

Games; Olympic;

Choose the correct sentence type. Take some time to read about Olympic history.

Imperative

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. After learning of [1] Pierre de Coubertin's enthusiasm for physical fitness, consider his opinion in light of [2] modern research into exercise.

The subject is understood

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. In A.D. 393, Theodosius I, a [1] Roman emperor and a [2] professing Christian, banned the Olympic Games because of their pagan influences.

Theodosius I

Identify the simple subject. Select all that apply. Has anyone heard of [1] Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937), a French aristocrat and promoter of [2] the [3] revival of [4] the [5] Olympic Games?

anyone

Identify the simple predicate. Select all that apply. In A.D. 393, Theodosius I, a [1] Roman emperor and a [2] professing Christian, banned the Olympic Games because of their pagan influences.

banned