IV.Grammar Diagnostic Test

IV.Grammar Diagnostic Test


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Grammar Assessment

FIRST, type in Your Name

Complete the following test (make sure to enter your name in the text box above and then press SUBMIT;  to see your results and e-mail them to me. Print the results' page.  If you are completing this test for another instructor,  select File, Send from the browser command bar to e-mail  your teacher your results or print the results' page and turn it in. I. Usage. Homonyms and Other Easily Confused Word Pairs  - Choose the correct word choice in each of the sentences below.

1. He can

except

accept a compliment fairly well.

2. She loves every dance

except

accept the polka

3. The

affect

effect of the drug was apparent immediately.

4. The drug could

affect

effect her breathing.

5. I could

of

have died.

6.You should

of

have seen it.

7. Will you tell me when

its

it's midnight?

8.The statue fell off

its

it's base.

9.

They're

Their hearts were heavy.

10. Put the pizza over

there

their.

11. I wonder how

there

they're planning on getting here.

12.

Who's

Whose afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

13.

Your

You're becoming increasingly difficult.

14.

You're

Your salad is perfect.

15.

The school's

principle

principal is new.

16.

She believes in the

principle

principal of fair play.

17.

The

principle

principal reason she left was because of the noise.

II. Pronouns - Select the correct pronoun: �

18. I doubt he's smarter than

I.

me

19.When my mother-in-law and

I

me get together, we have a wonderful time.

20.The Joneses and

us

we used to live right next door to each other.

21.Every one of the men took off

his

their hat.

22. It's important to Charlene and

I

me.

23.One of the puppies lost

its

their collar.

24.Both of the boys brought

his

their book.

III. Sentences - In the drop-down menus below select C for a complete sentence, F for a fragment, and R for a run-on.

C   F   R

25. Turning the corner on two wheels without tipping over.

C   R   F

26.Determined to win his approval.

C   R   F

27. I like to watch all the soap operas its so stimulating.

C   R   F

28.She grabbed a fly swatter.

C   R   F

29.By carrying away waste products efficiently and effectively.

C   R   F

30.To study harder than ever before.

C   R   F

31.She married him, when Percival heard the news, he fainted.

C   R   F

32.We had planned an all-day picnic in a pasture near the river.

C   R   F

33.Where are Riff and Raff those cats won't come when I call them.

IV. Correct modification - Check D for any sentence containing a dangling or misplaced modifier, or check C if the sentence is correct.

D

34. Walking to school this morning, the wisteria vines were blooming

C

D

35. After scratching his fleas for a while, Fido took a nap.

C

D

36. Encouraged by the coach, the team won the game.

C

D

37. To gain weight quickly, doughnuts are a good bedtime snack.

C

D

38. Just after eating my lunch, the telephone rang.

C

D

39. After having a serious heart attack, the mayor was concerned.

C

D

40. Louise yearned to see the Mississippi River while in Arizona.

C

D

41. I read about the kidnappers who were found in this morning's paper.

C

D

42. The thief was arrested after the store had been robbed by the police.

C

V. Punctuation - Decide what punctuation belongs in the blanks and select the appropriate letter from the dropdown menu.

A = comma ( ,) B = semicolon (;) C = colon(: ) D = quotation marks (") E = no punctuation

A   B   C   D   E

43. The best months of the year are

September, May and June.

A   B   C   D   E

A   B   C   D   E

the phone rings several times.

44, 45. In the morning

regardless of how early it is

A   B   C   D   E

46. I have three hobbies

sewing, cooking, and painting.

A   B   C   D   E

47. Hank made a touchdown during the last quarter

we won by a score of 6 to 0.

A   B   C   D   E

A   B   C   D   E

48, 49. "I  believe,

said Nell, "that you can save this dress.

A   B   C   D   E

50. I like roses

however, impatiens require less care.

A   B   C   D   E

51. "Out of my way!

John yelled.

A   B   C   D   E

52. Yesterday morning I washed the dishes and swept the kitchen

then I went to the grocery store.

A   B   C   D   E

53. We visited the following states

Wisconsin, Minnesota, Maine, and New Hampshire.

VI. Parallel Structure - Select I for Incorrect parallel structure, and P for correct parallel structure in the sentences below: �

54. When it comes to basketball, Chicago's Michael Jordan does almost everything well: runs,        shoots, gets rebounds, and can pass.

I   P

55. There's something special about people who are interested in the printed word. They are         learned, kind, knowledgeable, and humane.

I   P

56. Baseball is like chamber music, a comparison can be made between football and a  symphony,        and jazz is the music that most closely resembles basketball.

I   P

57.Runners should warm up properly, following a safe route, to vary their speed, and a soft       surface like grass or sand is preferable to the pavement. �

I   P

VII. Subject-Verb Agreement - Select the correct verb from the drop-down menu.

is   are

58. The topic of gender differences

always controversial.

has   have

59. The patterns of performance in math

a longer history.

has   have

60. In fact, the effects of birth order

been studied.

was   were

61. Both birth order and its impact

important in his study.

has   have

the right to succeed.

62. Everybody

has   have

the right answer.

63. Each of the boys

Has   Have

64.

any of the new members arrived yet?

need   needs

65. Some of the books

to be mended.

has   have

good voice control.

66. Each of the speakers

VIII. Apostrophes -  Select the correct word in each of drop-down menus below.

girls   girls'   girl's

67.

67.Two (girls girls' girl's) coats are hanging in the hall.

Its'   It's   Its

68.

68.(Its Its' It's) been a long day for everyone.

athletes   athlete's   athletes'

69.

69. The (athletes athletes' athlete's) meetings will be held in the assembly. (athletes is plural)

schools   school's   schools'

70.

70. After (schools school's schools') out we go to the store.

it's   its'   its

71.

71, 72. The canary didn't know (its its' it's) name; (it's its its') still learning.

its'   it's   its

72.

sheep's   sheeps'   sheeps

73.

73. The (sheeps sheep's sheeps')'wool is warm.

babies'   babies

74.

74.The (babies babies') toys were in the attic.

'75. The (students student's students') absences are mounting. (students '       is singular)

75.

students   student's   students'

its'   it's   its

76.

76, 77. (Its It's Its') easy to forget (its it's its') purpose.

it's   its'   its

77.

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Enter_name = stephanie
Question1 = CORRECT - [He can accept a compliment fairly well.]
Question2 = CORRECT - She love every dance except the polka.
Question3 = CORRECT - The effect of the drug was apparent immediately.
Question4 = CORRECT - The drug could affect her breathing.
Question5 = CORRECT - I could have died.
Question6 = CORRECT - You should have seen it.
Question7 = CORRECT - Will you tell me when it's (it is) midnight?
Question8 = CORRECT -The statue fell off its base.
Question9 = CORRECT -Their hearts were heavy.
Question10 = CORRECT - Put the pizza over there.
Question11 = CORRECT - I wonder how they're getting here.
Question12 = CORRECT - Who's afraid of the the Big Bad Wolf?
Question13 = CORRECT - You're becoming increasingly difficult.
Question14 = CORRECT - Your salad is perfect.
Question15 = CORRECT - The school's principal is new.
Question16 = CORRECT - She believes in the principle of fair play.
Question17 = WRONG - The principal (or main) reason she left was because of the noise.
Question18 = WRONG - I doubt he's smarter than I (am).
Question19 = CORRECT - When my mother-in-law and I get together....
Question20 = CORRECT - The Joneses and we used to live right next door ...
Question21 = CORRECT - Everyone of the men took off his hat.
Question22 = WRONG - It's important to Charlene and me.
Question23 = CORRECT - One of the puppies lost its collar.
Question24 = CORRECT - Both of the boys brought their book.
Question25 = CORRECT - Turning the corner on two wheels without tipping over.
Question26 = CORRECT - Determined to win his approval.
Question27 = CORRECT - I like to watch the soap operas it's so stimulating.
Question28 = WRONG - She grabbed a fly swatter.
Question29 = CORRECT - By carrying away waste products efficiently and effectively.
Question30 = CORRECT - To study harder than ever before.
Question31 = CORRECT - She married him, when Percival heard the news, he fainted.
Question32 = WRONG - We had planned an all-day picnic in the pasture near the river.
Question33 = CORRECT - Where are Riff and Raff those cats won't come when I call them.
Question34 = D - CORRECT - Walking to school this morning, the wisteria vines were blooming.(The wisteria vines can't walk)
Question35 = D - WRONG -After scratching his fleas for a while, Fido took a nap.
Question36 = D - WRONG - Encouraged by the coach, the team won the game.
Question37 = C - WRONG - To gain weight quickly, (donuts can't eat) donuts are a good bedtime snack.
Question38 = D - CORRECT - Just after eating my lunch, the telephone rang. (the telephone can't eat)
Question39 = C - CORRECT - After having a serious heart attack, the major was concerned.
Question40 = D - CORRECT - Louise yearned to see the Mississippi while in Arizona.
Question41 = C - WRONG - I read about the kidnappers who were found in this morning's paper.
Question42 = C - WRONG - The thief was arrested after the store had been robbed by the police.
Question43 = CORRECT - The best months of the year are September, May, and June. (no punctuation needed)
Question44 = CORRECT - Comma needed between non-restrictive clauses.
Question45 = CORRECT - Comma needed between non-restrictive clauses.
Question46 = CORRECT - A colon is used after a complete sentence to set off a list of items.
Question47 = WRONG - Use a semi-colon to connect two complete sentences.
Question48 = CORRECT - Use quotation marks to set off dialogue.
Question49 = CORRECT - Use quotation marks to set off dialogue.
Question50 = WRONG - A semi-colon is used to connect two complete sentences.
Question51 = CORRECT - Use quotation marks to set off dialogue.
Question52 = WRONG - A semi-colon is used to connect two complete sentences.
Question53 = CORRECT - A colon is used after a complete sentence to set off a list of items.
Question54 = CORRECT - The list is not parallel in structure
Question55 = WRONG - The sentence is parallel in structure
Question56 = CORRECT - The sentence is not parallel in structure | CORRECT -
Question57 = CORRECT - The sentence is not parallel in structure
Question59 = CORRECT - patterns is plural (The patterns of performance in math have a longer history.)
Question60 = CORRECT - effects is plural (In fact, the effects of birth order have been studied.)
Question61 = CORRECT -
Question62 = CORRECT - everybody is singular (Everybody has the right to succeed.)
Question63 = CORRECT - each is singular (Each of the boys has the correct answer.)
Question64 = CORRECT - any is plural because the prepositional object is plural (Have any of the new members arrived yet?)
Question65 = CORRECT - some is plural because the object of the preposition is plural (Some of the books need to be mended.)
Question66 = CORRECT - each is singular (Each of the speakers has good voice control.)
Question67 = CORRECT - plural possessive = girls'
Question68 = CORRECT - It's = it has or it is
Question69 = CORRECT - plural possessive is athletes'
Question70 = WRONG - school's is a contraction = school is
Question71 = CORRECT - possessive form = its
Question72 = CORRECT - it's = it has or it is
Question73 = CORRECT - sheep is the plural and singular form - possessive = sheep's
Question74 = CORRECT - plural possessive of babies is babies'
Question75 = CORRECT - singular possessive = student's
Question76 = CORRECT - it's = it has or it is
Question77 = CORRECT - possessive form = its

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68-72 correct - Very good! Check on areas where you have more than two answers wrong
63-67 correct - Good - Check on areas where you have more than two answers wrong
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