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Placement Test for Rod and Staff Building Chris an English SeriesVersion: 2017-08-28
Direc ons:
The student should begin the test a grade or two below their expected grade, just to ensure they have indeed mastered
previous concepts. There are 15 ques�ons per grade, and the student may con�nue through the grades of the test as far as
they seem confident.
If they have go"en at least 80% (12 of 15 ques�ons) correct in a par�cular grade, consider them as having mastered
that grade level and are ready for the next. Each grade course will include some review, so it's not necessary to show
mastery in every area. The “objec�ves” (stated in square brackets for each ques�on) will help to clarify what skills are being
tested at each grade level. These will also help you locate any areas your student is weak in.
If you have any feedback about using this test, please tell us.
Grade 2
[Can iden�fy a complete sentence]
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
I visited my friend.A.
Not a bad idea.B.
A pilot decided to.C.
The three horses.D.
1.
[Can iden�fy a declara�ve sentence]
Which of these is a declara(ve sentence?
Does a robin have red feathers?A.
A robin eats worms.B.
Robins sing beau(fully, don’t they?C.
Come watch the robins with me!D.
2.
[Can iden�fy an interroga�ve sentence]
Which of these is an interroga(ve sentence?
How tall will I be when I grow up?A.
I hope I’m tall enough to reach up there.B.
I think that I will be taller than my cousin.C.
Look how tall I am ge1ng!D.
3.
[Can iden�fy an exclamatory sentence]
Which of these is an exclamatory sentence?
Would you like some help cleaning the dishes?A.
The dishes are already clean.B.
Is the water too cold to do the dishes?C.
It is so great that we did the dishes together!D.
4.
Page 1
[Can iden�fy a gramma�cally correct sentence]
Which of these sentences is wri3en correctly?
He yesterday bought apples.A.
I gave the book to she.B.
Her grandma invited Laura to dinner.C.
Their dog run around the yard.D.
5.
[Can iden�fy nouns]
Iden(fy the noun in this sentence:
The corn has been planted.
theA.
cornB.
beenC.
plantedD.
6.
[Can iden�fy proper nouns]
Iden(fy the proper noun in this sentence:
I will ask Steven if he can help us prune the apple trees and fix the north fence.
appleA.
fenceB.
pruneC.
StevenD.
7.
[Can iden�fy ac�on verbs]
Iden(fy the ac(on verb in this sentence:
Weeds need to be pulled out of the garden regularly.
pulledA.
needB.
regularlyC.
outD.
8.
[Can iden�fy adjec�ves]
Iden(fy the adjec(ve in this sentence:
Rachel’s new puppy licked my hand.
newA.
Rachel’sB.
handC.
lickedD.
9.
Page 2
[Can correctly use I or me]
Which of these sentences is wri3en correctly?
Me went to the store.A.
Mrs. Smith waited for Samuel and I.B.
I asked her to walk with me.C.
I bought me some grapes.D.
10.
[Can iden�fy past tense]
Which of these sentences is wri3en in the past tense?
We will be going to town.A.
We went to town.B.
We cannot go to town.C.
We are going to town.D.
11.
[Can iden�fy present tense]
Which of these sentences is wri3en in the present tense?
I will do all my chores.A.
I did my chores already.B.
I wanted to do my chores quickly.C.
I am doing my chores.D.
12.
[Can iden�fy antonyms]
Find the opposite of this word:
dark
lightA.
gloomyB.
clearC.
stormyD.
13.
[Can iden�fy synonyms]
Find the word that means the same or almost the same as this word:
careful
politeA.
daringB.
kindC.
cau(ousD.
14.
Page 3
[Can understand the concept of a paragraph]
Choose the best defini(on of a paragraph.
It is a gramma(cally correct sentence.A.
It is a group of sentences that tells about one big idea.B.
It is a list of instruc(ons of how to write a story.C.
It is seven or more sentences.D.
15.
Page 4
Grade 3
[Can iden�fy the subject of the sentence]
Iden(fy the subject of this sentence:
The lazy cat napped in the sunshine.
sunshineA.
nappedB.
catC.
lazyD.
1.
[Can iden�fy the predicate of the sentence]
Iden(fy the predicate of this sentence:
Mr. Johnson just planted five rows of beans.
plantedA.
Mr. JohnsonB.
beansC.
justD.
2.
[Can iden�fy an impera�ve sentence]
Which of these is an impera(ve sentence?
How many cherries do you have?A.
I don’t have enough cherries for everyone.B.
Please find some more cherries right now.C.
These cherries are delicious!D.
3.
[Can correctly capitalize names and ini�als]
In which sentence is the name and ini(als wri3en correctly?
Our sick cow was tended to by dr. andrew h. lawrence.A.
Our sick cow was tended to by Dr. Andrew H. Lawrence.B.
Our sick cow was tended to by dr. Andrew H. Lawrence.C.
Our sick cow was tended to by Dr. Andrew h. Lawrence.D.
4.
[Can iden�fy a gramma�cally correct quota�on]
In which sentence are the quota(on marks used correctly?
She said, I’ll be home soon, “and I think I will be in (me for dinner.”A.
She said, “I’ll be home soon, and I think I will be in (me for dinner.”B.
She said, “I’ll be home soon, and I think I will be in (me for dinner”.C.
She said, “I’ll be home soon,” “and I think I will be in (me for dinner.”D.
5.
Page 5
[Can iden�fy correct use of an apostrophe in contrac�ons]
In which sentence is the contrac(on wri3en correctly?
I do’not know where it is.A.
I hav’nt seen it.B.
I wouldh’ve liked to find it sooner.C.
I can’t find it.D.
6.
[Can iden�fy correct use of an apostrophe in possessive nouns]
In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly?
The dog’s ran under the fence.A.
That is the dog’s toy.B.
Toy’s were thrown very far.C.
The toy was thrown over the fence’s.D.
7.
[Can iden�fy proper nouns (people)]
Iden(fy the proper noun in this sentence:
The sheepdog growled, making Captain Stacy jump with fright.
Captain StacyA.
sheepdogB.
CaptainC.
frightD.
8.
[Can iden�fy proper nouns (places)]
Iden(fy the proper noun in this sentence:
When we toured many of the great landmarks in the country, we visited Mount Rushmore.
countryA.
MountB.
landmarksC.
Mount RushmoreD.
9.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of plural nouns]
Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of this word:
woman
The womans helped the children learn to read.A.
The womens helped the children learn to read.B.
The women helped the children learn to read.C.
All the woman helped the children learn to read.D.
10.
Page 6
[Can iden�fy the correct use of singular nouns]
Which sentence correctly uses the singular form of this word:
oxen
The ox was standing by the fence, wai(ng to be fed.A.
The oxen was standing by the fence, wai(ng to be fed.B.
All the ox were standing by the fence, wai(ng to be fed.C.
The oxes were standing by the fence, wai(ng to be fed.D.
11.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of commas for nouns used in direct address]
In which of the following sentences is the comma used correctly?
Georgia loves, playing with her brother.A.
David, please clean your room.B.
She can’t because, she doesn’t have the (me right now.C.
Look, at the sky and see if there are any clouds.D.
12.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of commas in a list]
In which of the following sentences is the comma used correctly?
Please buy cheese milk, and eggs.A.
Please buy cheese milk and eggs.B.
Please, buy cheese milk and eggs.C.
Please buy cheese, milk, and eggs.D.
13.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of singular pronouns]
Choose the best pronoun for this sentence:
Jacob told ___ about his favorite Bible verse.
IA.
theyB.
meC.
weD.
14.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of plural pronouns]
Choose the best pronoun for this sentence:
She wanted to try and help ___.
heA.
theyB.
IC.
themD.
15.
Page 7
Grade 4
[Can iden�fy a verb phrase]
Iden(fy the verb phrase in this sentence:
We could have been on �me but Lyle forgot his lunch.
could have beenA.
leA earlierB.
on (meC.
if weD.
1.
[Can iden�fy a simple subject]
Iden(fy the simple subject of this sentence:
The harvest will be early this year if the weather stays warm.
this yearA.
harvestB.
earlyC.
weatherD.
2.
[Can iden�fy a noun phrase]
Iden(fy the noun phrase in this sentence:
Because he was �red, he forgot to clean the horse’s harness a9er finishing work.
horse’s harnessA.
he was (redB.
forgot to cleanC.
finishing workD.
3.
[Can iden�fy an adverb phrase]
Iden(fy the adverb phrase in this sentence:
The beau�ful, handmade blanket she showed us was made with great care.
beau(ful, handmade blanketA.
was madeB.
she showed usC.
with great careD.
4.
[Can iden�fy a fragment]
Which of these is a fragment?
Frightened sheep run away.A.
Such as chickens, ducks, and geese.B.
The cow in the barn mooed.C.
Cats oAen nap.D.
5.
Page 8
[Can iden�fy a run-on sentence]
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
Mary loves going for walks in the woods with her cousin Lucy.A.
She couldn’t believe she was finally going to visit her best friend!B.
I never knew I could do that un(l I really tried and then it worked.C.
Dave decided to surprise his friend with a welcome home party.D.
6.
[Can iden�fy a sentence with correct subject-verb agreement]
Which one of the following sentences uses proper subject-verb agreement?
That boy walk around the farm looking for the tools.A.
My brothers climbed the hill to get a be3er view.B.
I looks everywhere before I found that the book was in a box.C.
Those girls gives their mom a present.D.
7.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of an irregular verb]
Iden(fy the sentence that uses an irregular verb correctly:
The Davidsons builded their new barn on the big hill.A.
On that sec(on of the property is where the barn were built.B.
AAer they decided on the best place, the Davidsons prepared to build a new barn.C.
The beau(ful new barn, aAer the built was finished, was painted bright red.D.
8.
[Can iden�fy a direct object in a sentence]
Iden(fy the direct object of this sentence:
Quickly, Mark threw the ball to his sister.
the ballA.
his sisterB.
MarkC.
threwD.
9.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of compara�ve and superla�ve adjec�ves]
Which of the following sentences is wri3en correctly?
The be3er of the five apples is the red one.A.
This apple is more be3er than that one.B.
That red apple is good, but the best of all these apples is the green one.C.
The golden apple is gooder than the other apple.D.
10.
Page 9
[Can iden�fy a correctly-punctuated sentence]
Which of these sentences uses proper punctua(on?
How do you know that.A.
I think that the stars are beau(ful?B.
Can we go out to play later!C.
Mary asked her brother to help.D.
11.
[Can iden�fy a conjunc�on]
Iden(fy the conjunc(on in this sentence:
The fields were golden and ready for harvest.
wereA.
andB.
readyC.
forD.
12.
[Can iden�fy an adverb]
Iden(fy the adverb in this sentence:
It can be finished quickly if you focus on the task.
ifA.
focusB.
canC.
quicklyD.
13.
[Can iden�fy a preposi�on]
Iden(fy the preposi(on in this sentence:
The horse charged and then jumped over the fence.
andA.
thenB.
jumpedC.
overD.
14.
[Can iden�fy a preposi�onal phrase]
Iden(fy the sentence that contains a preposi(onal phrase:
They could see the fish swimming under the clear water.A.
Joseph and David followed a long winding road.B.
My Uncle Caleb, who likes to travel the world, visited us today.C.
Karen’s plan to gather all the sheep worked perfectly.D.
15.
Page 10
Grade 5
[Can iden�fy a compound sentence]
Iden(fy the compound sentence:
We weren’t very excited about the rain un(l we found the umbrellas.A.
I wanted to go outside in the rain, but it was too cold.B.
I love to water the flowers in the garden.C.
We needed to water the garden, before noon, because it was going to be a hot day.D.
1.
[Can iden�fy a verb phrase]
Iden(fy the verb phrase in this sentence:
Steven was deciding whether to go now or tomorrow to hike in the forest.
to goA.
now or tomorrowB.
was decidingC.
in the forestD.
2.
[Can iden�fy the correct agreement of subjects and verbs]
Iden(fy the correctly wri3en sentence:
Everyone was happy that the whole family was going together.A.
We was wondering when the journey would start.B.
He were wai(ng by the front of the barn.C.
They was worried she would trip when she ran so fast.D.
3.
[Can iden�fy a predicate noun]
Iden(fy the sentence with a predicate noun:
How can we help?A.
My mother is a nurse.B.
She is talking to me.C.
How did you do that?D.
4.
[Can iden�fy a nomina�ve case pronoun]
Iden(fy the nomina(ve case pronoun in this sentence:
He loves to play with the dogs in the backyard by throwing their ball to them.
theirA.
themB.
dogsC.
heD.
5.
Page 11
[Can iden�fy an objec�ve case pronoun]
Iden(fy the objec(ve case pronoun in this sentence:
Does Molly want me to help with the chores she needs to do for their sick sister?
sheA.
themB.
meC.
needsD.
6.
[Can iden�fy a predicate adjec�ve]
Iden(fy the predicate adjec(ve in this sentence:
The meal that they made for everyone tasted wonderful!
everyoneA.
wonderfulB.
madeC.
tastedD.
7.
[Can iden�fy correctly-divided quota�ons]
Iden(fy the sentence that uses quota(on marks correctly:
“There is plenty for everyone,” she said. “Please help yourselves.”A.
“We can’t eat any more, he said, “it was delicious.”B.
She said with a smile, “Of course you can have another biscuit”.C.
“How would you like to come over again? Joe asked. “We’d love to have you.”D.
8.
[Can iden�fy preposi�onal phrases used as adjec�ves]
Iden(fy which sentence uses a preposi(onal phrase as an adjec(ve:
The horse in the blue blanket is mine.A.
The foal jumped over the log.B.
Our mare poked her head through the fence rails.C.
In the pasture, all the horses grazed.D.
9.
[Can iden�fy preposi�onal phrases used as adverbs]
Iden(fy which sentence uses a preposi(onal phrase as an adverb:
The barn on the hill used to belong to Grandfather.A.
Those trees across the pond are oak and birch.B.
All the puppies in the basket are all asleep.C.
Please give this blanket to your li3le sister.D.
10.
Page 12
[Can iden�fy the correct use of preposi�ons]
Iden(fy which sentence correctly uses a preposi(on:
We discussed about the problem calmly.A.
Ben cau(ously approached at the bull.B.
Sarah took the wheelbarrow behind the house.C.
She looked for the shelf she put the book on.D.
11.
[Can iden�fy a conjunc�on]
Iden(fy the conjunc(on in this sentence:
Would you like to come with us or would you rather stay at home today?
withA.
orB.
todayC.
toD.
12.
[Can iden�fy an interjec�on]
Iden(fy the interjec(on in this sentence:
Wow, that’s the biggest pumpkin I’ve ever seen!
seenA.
biggestB.
everC.
wowD.
13.
[Can iden�fy a homophone]
Iden(fy the pair of words which are homophones:
yell—shoutA.
stair—stareB.
stop—goC.
bank—tankD.
14.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of hyphens and colons in a sentence]
Iden(fy the correctly wri3en sentence:
It is very important—because we need these supplies: a hammer, sandpaper, and nails.A.
It is very important because we need these supplies to get the following, a hammer, sandpaper, and nails.B.
It is very important, because we need these supplies, to get the following—a hammer, sandpaper, and nails.C.
It is very important—because we need these supplies—to get the following: a hammer, sandpaper, and nails.D.
15.
Page 13
Grade 6
[Can iden�fy a sentence without run-on errors]
Choose the best way to rewrite this run-on sentence:
Just because we didn’t have the �me to do it today doesn’t mean we can’t do it tomorrow and that will be fine because
tomorrow we’ll have more �me.
Just because we didn’t have (me do it today doesn’t mean we can’t do it tomorrow. We’ll have more (me
tomorrow, so that will be fine.
A.
Just because we didn’t have (me to do it today doesn’t mean it won’t be fine and we’ll have more (me tomorrow.B.
We didn’t have (me to do it today because we’ll have more (me to do it tomorrow.C.
We didn’t have (me today because we’ll have (me to do it tomorrow. So that’s fine.D.
1.
[Can iden�fy the correct regular plural noun form]
Iden(fy the correct plural noun:
duckA.
newsB.
chairsC.
busD.
2.
[Can iden�fy the correct irregular plural noun form]
Iden(fy the correct plural noun:
deerA.
feetsB.
goosesC.
toothsD.
3.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of possessive nouns]
Iden(fy the correctly wri3en sentence:
The chickens coop needs to be cleaned.A.
A black cat hissed at it’s mischievous ki3en.B.
In that bag is the horse’s grain.C.
I love the pa3ern of that cows hide.D.
4.
[Can iden�fy the past perfect tense]
Iden(fy the sentence wri3en in past perfect tense:
They are going to have been working on this for two weeks by the (me spring is here.A.
Kathy had never been to the mountains before today.B.
Have you seen the beau(ful sunset this evening?C.
You are going to have to know how to (e a knot.D.
5.
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[Can iden�fy the present perfect tense]
Iden(fy the sentence wri3en in present perfect tense:
Are you going to have finished your chores by the (me Father arrives?A.
I had never been to a forest with such large, old trees before yesterday.B.
Have you been out in the front yard today?C.
Laura had trained her horse for weeks before he was ready to ride.D.
6.
[Can iden�fy the future perfect tense]
Iden(fy the sentence wri3en in future perfect tense:
There have been a lot of storms in the last month.A.
Has there ever been a leak in the cellar?B.
Father had had that tractor for 10 years before it broke down.C.
We will have lived in this house for six years in September.D.
7.
[Can iden�fy the passive voice]
Iden(fy the sentence wri3en with a verb in the passive voice:
The goats were breaking through the fence.A.
My father owns the bakery.B.
His blue parrot loves to speak.C.
The decora(ons were chosen by my daughter.D.
8.
[Can iden�fy the correct use of commas in a series]
What is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
Charles went to the store to buy a shovel topsoil tomato seeds clay pots and a hose.
Charles went to the store to buy a shovel, topsoil, tomato, seeds, clay, pots, and a hose.A.
Charles went to the store to buy a shovel, topsoil, tomato seeds, clay pots, and a hose.B.
Charles went to the store to buy, a shovel topsoil tomato seeds clay pots, and a hose.C.
Charles went to the store to buy a shovel topsoil, tomato, seeds, clay pots and a hose.D.
9.
[Can iden�fy commas that set off words]
Iden(fy the correctly wri3en sentence:
This year we planted squash, not cucumbers, in our backyard.A.
This year, we planted squash not cucumbers in our backyard.B.
This year we planted squash, not cucumbers in our backyard.C.
This year we planted squash not cucumbers in our backyard.D.
10.
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[Can iden�fy correct use of a semicolon]
Iden(fy the correctly wri3en sentence:
Ashley went to bed; aAer she brushed her teeth.A.
We need to wait for grace; and then we can eat our meal.B.
The trees bent over in the wind; some branches broke.C.
Then; all of the birds flew onto the roof.D.
11.
[Can iden�fy an adverb]
Iden(fy the adverb in this sentence:
Fixing the old blue tractor was a challenge because the parts were mostly rusted.
fixingA.
mostlyB.
rustedC.
blueD.
12.
[Can iden�fy an adjec�ve]
Iden(fy the adjec(ve in this sentence:
So9ly and quietly, the rabbit wandered out of the vegetable garden.
soAlyA.
wanderedB.
quietlyC.
vegetableD.
13.
[Can iden�fy a coordina�ng conjunc�on]
Iden(fy the coordina(ng conjunc(on in this sentence:
My big brother must have been �red for he fell asleep right away.
forA.
mustB.
awayC.
beenD.
14.
[Can iden�fy a subordina�ng conjunc�on]
Iden(fy the subordina(ng conjunc(on in this sentence:
When Mother called, we ran to the barn to help our cow give birth.
toA.
whenB.
weC.
theD.
15.
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Grade 7
[Can iden�fy a direct object in a sentence]
Iden(fy the direct object in this sentence:
Bald eagles build their nests in large trees.
eaglesA.
nestsB.
theirC.
treesD.
1.
[Can iden�fy an indirect object in a sentence]
Iden(fy the indirect object in this sentence:
Robert told funny stories to his brothers a9er dinner.
brothersA.
storiesB.
dinnerC.
toldD.
2.
[Can iden�fy an independent clause]
Iden(fy the independent clause in this sentence:
While star�ng in late spring, some roses bloom un�l autumn.
while star(ng in late springA.
some roses bloom un(l autumnB.
late springC.
some rosesD.
3.
[Can iden�fy a dependent clause]
Which of these sentences has a dependent clause?
When the storm was over, the clouds slowly dissipated.A.
Sunlight shone through the trees and the forest became brighter.B.
Drops of water fell from the trees.C.
Songbirds came out of hiding, and they started singing again.D.
4.
[Can iden�fy progressive verbs]
Iden(fy the progressive (present par(ciple) verb in this sentence:
I am working on the plan we’ll need to build our new garden plot this summer.
buildA.
plotB.
needC.
workingD.
5.
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[Can iden�fy a transi�ve verb]
Which of the following sentences contains a transi(ve verb?
She needs to know how much flour to add.A.
How do you like this pain(ng, Grandpa?B.
My mother helped me complete my schoolwork.C.
Breathing deeply can be relaxing.D.
6.
[Can iden�fy an intransi�ve verb]
Which of the following sentences contains an intransi(ve verb?
An antelope ran and jumped, and thunder rolled in the distance.A.
A herd of buffalo ate the grass in the open prairie.B.
The rain from the storm filled the basement with water.C.
We watched the horses canter around the pasture.D.
7.
[Can iden�fy correct use of lay—lie]
Which sentence uses the correct form of lay or lie?
James will lie his coat on the back of the chair un(l he can hang it in the closet.A.
Our old dog will lie by the fireplace when she comes inside.B.
He is laid in bed because he is too sick to get up today.C.
Molly’s cat decided that the couch was the best place to lay.D.
8.
[Can iden�fy correct use of set—sit]
Which sentence uses the correct form of sit or set?
You will need to sit the supplies on the bench for a moment.A.
The load in her arms was so heavy, she sit it on the front steps.B.
Please set that grocery bag on the table before you sit in your chair.C.
Tired from working, George set down on the couch to rest.D.
9.
[Can iden�fy correct use of raise—rise]
Which sentence uses the correct form of raise or rise?
The contractor rose the frame of the new building.A.
The trainer will rise the young colt to be a reliable horse.B.
Bob raised up aAer kneeling down for a rest.C.
We raise our children to believe that Jesus rose from the dead.D.
10.
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[Can iden�fy an adjec�ve phrase]
Iden(fy the adjec(ve phrase in this sentence:
Dri9ing gently, the autumn leaves fell from the oak branches onto the ground.
driAing gentlyA.
autumn leavesB.
from the oak branchesC.
onto the groundD.
11.
[Can iden�fy an adjec�ve clause]
Iden(fy the adjec(ve clause in this sentence:
Famous for being the first president, George Washington was a founding father who was highly regarded.
being the first presidentA.
famous forB.
founding fatherC.
who was highly regardedD.
12.
[Can iden�fy using preposi�onal phrases as adverbs]
Which sentence contains a preposi(onal phrase used as an adverb?
The lion roared and shook its mane.A.
In the morning, I complete many of my chores and help with making breakfast.B.
All the flowers in the flowerbed look very healthy.C.
The doe and fawn in the pasture grazed quietly.D.
13.
[Can iden�fy an adverb clause]
Iden(fy the adverb clause in this sentence:
If sunlight is present, it is possible for rainbows to appear a9er it rains.
for rainbows to appearA.
aAer it rainsB.
if sunlight is presentC.
it is possibleD.
14.
[Can iden�fy conjunc�ve adverbs]
Iden(fy the conjunc(ve adverb in this sentence:
Summer this year was very hot and dry; consequently, some of the crops needed more water to thrive.
veryA.
someB.
consequentlyC.
neededD.
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[Can iden�fy a complete sentence]
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
Famous for its diverse wildlife and geysers, Yellowstone was America’s first Na(onal Park.A.
Canyons in the world.B.
Many natural wonders and sights.C.
Hiking through many forests, looking at beau(ful scenery, and enjoying the country.D.
1.
[Can iden�fy apposi�ve elements of a sentence]
Iden(fy the apposi(ve element in this sentence:
Laura, John’s sister, taught a group of girls how to sew a quilt.
taughtA.
group of girlsB.
sew a quiltC.
John’s sisterD.
2.
[Can iden�fy a complex sentence]
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Samuel and I wanted to go look at the stars, but it was too cloudy.A.
There are many constella(ons, though some can only be viewed in certain seasons.B.
Many stars are visible with the naked eye, but more may be seen through a telescope.C.
The Milky Way is a beau(ful sight, and it is best seen from way out in the country.D.
3.
[Can iden�fy a compound sentence]
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A barn owl is mostly nocturnal, but it also hunts by day.A.
Horned owls have a dis(nct hoo(ng call.B.
With large eyes, owls can see well in the darkness.C.
Burrowing owls live in holes in the ground instead of roos(ng in trees.D.
4.
[Can iden�fy a compound-complex sentence]
Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
Howling through the forest, the wind became stronger throughout the night.A.
While Joseph walked through the woods, he discovered that the largest fir tree had fallen, and it was now blocking
his path.
B.
The tree had smashed another fallen tree but nothing else was touched.C.
It was late autumn, and the deciduous trees were bare of leaves.D.
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[Can iden�fy correct use of commas]
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
In the night the chickens became restless, when a raccoon tried to get through the fence.A.
In the night, the chickens became restless, when a raccoon tried to get through the fence.B.
In the night, the chickens became restless when a raccoon tried to get through the fence.C.
In the night the chickens became restless when a raccoon tried to get through the fence.D.
6.
[Can iden�fy correct use of dashes]
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Mr. Johnson thought it was a good idea aside from the expense it would entail—to replace the roof on the garage.A.
Mr. Johnson thought it was a good idea—aside from the expense it would entail—to replace the roof on the
garage.
B.
Mr. Johnson thought it was a good idea aside from the expense it would entail to replace the roof on the garage.C.
Mr. Johnson—thought it was a good idea—aside from the expense it would entail to replace the roof on the
garage.
D.
7.
[Can iden�fy correct use of parentheses]
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Echidnas an (Australian) mammal that lays eggs almost look like hedgehogs with long, beaklike snouts.A.
Echidnas an Australian mammal that lays eggs (almost look like hedgehogs) with long, beaklike snouts.B.
Echidnas an Australian mammal that lays eggs (almost) look like hedgehogs with long, beaklike snouts.C.
Echidnas (an Australian mammal that lays eggs) almost look like hedgehogs with long, beaklike snouts.D.
8.
[Can iden�fy correct use of brackets]
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The word blitzkrieg (from the German words blitz [lightning] and krieg [war]) is associated with a strategy the
German army used in World War II.
A.
The word [blitzkrieg] from the German words blitz [lightning] and krieg [war] is associated with a strategy the
German army used in World War II.
B.
The word blitzkrieg (from the German words blitz lightning and krieg war) is associated with a strategy the
German army used in World War II.
C.
The word blitzkrieg [from the German words blitz (lightning) and krieg (war)] is associated with a strategy the
German army used in World War II.
D.
9.
[Can iden�fy correct use of hyphens (compound adjec�ve)]
Which set of words needs a hyphen to form a compound adjec(ve?
mountain topA.
skillfully craAedB.
self reliantC.
quickly runningD.
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[Can iden�fy correct use of hyphens (compound noun)]
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Could we cut this plank to two thirds of-a-yard?A.
My great-uncle Joseph will help me build a birdhouse.B.
One eighth of a teaspoon doesn’t seem like much.C.
The cookie recipe calls for two cups of all purpose flour.D.
11.
[Can iden�fy a passive sentence]
Which sentence is wri3en in passive voice?
Jacob plowed the field in early aAernoon.A.
Crows gather where they think they can find food.B.
The dog was being obedient un(l he saw the squirrel.C.
The trees creaked when the wind caused them to rub branches with one another.D.
12.
[Can iden�fy an ac�ve sentence]
Which sentence is wri3en in ac(ve voice?
The hawk spo3ed the rabbit and dove with tremendous speed.A.
All the chickens were sca3ered by a gust of wind.B.
Early in the morning, the baby birds were fed by the mother robin.C.
The quail family was startled by the neighbor’s cat.D.
13.
[Can iden�fy an adjec�ve clause]
Iden(fy the adjec(ve clause in this sentence:
This is the broken screen where my dog squeezed through and escaped from our house.
escaped from our houseA.
where my dog squeezed throughB.
This is the broken screenC.
[none of the above]D.
14.
[Can iden�fy the object of a preposi�on]
Iden(fy the object of the preposi(on in this sentence:
We decided to replace the lower panel of that window a9er we no�ced the small crack.
replaceA.
panelB.
windowC.
crackD.
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