Ms. Kelly / Language Arts 8
Grammar Unit 1: Test Review
Complete Sentences & Types of Nouns
1. What are the three necessary elements that a complete sentence must contain?
2. What is an independent clause?
3. What is a dependent clause?
4. What is an appositive? Write an example sentence that contains an appositive. Underline the appositive/appositive phrase in your sentence.
* Decide if each group of words below is a sentence, fragment, or run-on. If it is a fragment or run-on, correct the error by adding the necessary words and/or punctuation.
5. While I was driving to work and there was an accident on the road.
6. My academic advisor told me not to take 18 credit hours for the fall semester I'm regretting not having listened to her.
7. When I took my exam today, I was very nervous.
8. My cat was upset all day he didn't get canned food for breakfast.
9. Wherever I go, I take my cell phone with me.
10. Organizations that promise students a scholarship if they pay an extraordinarily high application fee are most likely scams.
11. If I don't take my cell phone, and I need to make a call.
12. Because Rose was late for the all-you-can-eat buffet, she had to order from the main menu.
13. As soon as I finish this grammar exercise, I will eat lunch.
14. The student fell asleep in class everyone thought this was rude behavior.
15. Because I didn't have time to write my paper and the computer was broken anyway.
16. Although an immigration lawyer might help me to stay in this country, his fees are too expensive for me to afford.
17. Before I go to the mall or maybe I will see a movie instead.
18. I like the history class because the material is explained so well.
19. Whether I complete this course and get credit for it in the fall.
20. We followed the map we ended up in Canada instead.
21. Until I can learn to manage my time better, I am afraid I will always be late.
22. Although the trip to Montreal was not very well planned, we had a great time.
23. Since I tend to spend too much time on my projects, I make sure I take frequent breaks.
24. I received an A on my Psychology test I am happy.
*Underline the nouns in the following sentences and state their kind (common, proper, concrete, abstract, collective). Every noun will fit more than one category (ie: the noun “bag” is both common and concrete).
25. The book was lying on the table.
26. Love begets love.
27. We cannot live without water.
28. The jury has given its verdict.
29. The Hindus regard Krishna as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
30. Alcohol is injurious to health.
31. Smoking is a bad habit.
32. Wild animals live in forests.
33. The childhood of Peter was full of misery.
34. All the girls were singing.
35. Gold is a precious metal.
36. Rice is the staple food of South Indians.
37. The earth moves round the sun.
38. Mankind should love nature.
39. We get wool from sheep.
*Write the plural form of the following compound nouns.
40. Tennis shoe
41. Secretary of State
42. Toothbrush
43. Doctor of Philosophy
44. Assistant Headmaster
*Decide if the noun in parentheses is expressing a plural, possession, or a contraction.
45. (Griffen’s) going to be a poet one day.
46. (Michael’s) drawings are very creative.
47. There are over 700 (students) in 7th grade at BRMS.
48. (Chris's) favorite sport is football.
49. I hope they're going to have (fireworks) on the 4th of July.
50. My (cousin's) house is so much fun to visit. They have a pool, a big yard, and a great playroom.
51. (It's) going to be very nice weather this week.
52. I feel so bad for all of the water (creatures) in the Gulf of Mexico right now.