JMC 101 Grammar Units 1-10 Exam Questions and Answers
Nothing is more important than you're/your happiness - -your
-I hope it's/its all right if I tag along. - -it's
-The waitress that/who spilled hot coffee on the customer was fired. - -who
-Identify the subject.
In the center of the plaza was a war memorial. - -war memorial
-identify the part of speech that's quoted.
Please put the glass, plastic and paper "in the recycling bin". - -Phrase
-How did the test scores affect/effect their grades? - -affect
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
That car barely missed the child. "Thank Heavens!" - -Interjection
-You're/Your probably wondering what took me so long. - -You're
-Who's/Whose turn is it to clean the kitchen? - -Whose
-The Broadway play had amazing special affects/effects - -effects
-The team that/who beat us is from Miami - -that
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
I park my car at the station "and" take the light rail to work. - -Conjunction
-If you're/your bed is uncomfortable, you should buy a new one. - -your
-The relative pronoun for collective nouns is always "that." - -True
-It's/Its the best I can do. - -It's
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
"We finally returned home" after a long work trip. - -Independent clause
-I hope they don't have to change their/there/they're plans. - -Their
-Everyone accept/except her brother will be there. - -except
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
Maya gets so many compliments on her "red" blouse. - -adjective
,-The stage actors in the play are the ones that/who went on strike. - -who
-Dependent clauses have a subject but lack a verb. - -false
-Identify the subject in the sentence:
Her parents insist that Kenneth does all his homework before he goes out. - -her parents
-Identify the subject in the sentence:
The box of crayons has every conceivable color. - -the box
-This is a complete sentence:
Although we went to the park. - -False
-Her tears were purely for affect/effect. - -effect
-The research studied the affect/effect of cloudy days on people's moods. - -effect
-Please type the subject:
A group of protesters blocks the entrance to the freeway. - -group of protesters
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
"Wow!" He actually crossed the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. - -Interjection
-To determine the subject of a sentence: - -Find who or what is doing the action.
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
What is your favorite "book?" - -Noun
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
He had a hard time giving up his "Dr. Pepper" habit. - -Proper noun
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
Delila "is" outside washing the car. - -verb
-The subject of a sentence is always next to the verb. - -False
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
"Delila's" outside washing the car. - -Proper noun, subject, and contraction.
-Modifiers are words used to: - -add information, further define or limit something in a
sentence, are adjectives or verbs, and can be phrases or clauses.
-Identify this part of speech:
"When the semester ends", I am going on a diet. - -dependent clause
,-Dependent clauses have a subject and a verb. - -True
-She is the manager that/who fired the server. - -who
-The family that/who moved in next door have children that/who go to a private school. -
-that/who
-The team that/who lost the championship has three players that/who are on academic
probation. - -that/who
-She can't understand why he refuses to accept/except her apology. - -accept
-If there/their is not an obvious solution, it's/its time to get creative. - -There/it's
-is it you're/your turn or mine? - -your
-He said they stole his wallet, but its/it's right here. - -it's
-It's/its easy to say you stand for something, but who's/whose going to step up and act? - -
It's/who's
-Whose/who's turn is it to make the bank deposit? - -Whose
-Whose/Who's party are you going to this weekend? - -Whose
-Your/You're going to have the time of your/you're life. - -You're/Your
-Whose/Who's computer case was left in the lab? - -Whose
-You're/your probably wondering what took me so long. - -You're
-What's the subject?
A group of tourists complained when lunch was served late. - -group of tourists
-What's the subject?
The gang of drug peddlers terrorizes the neighborhood. - -gang of drug peddlers
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
He is a "whiny" child. - -adjective
-The jury that/who found him guilty was compiled of two men and six women. - -that
-My mother and father takes/take a walk every night - -take
-Everyone is/are welcome to bring a date to the reception - -is
, -Adjectives can only modify nouns and adverbs can only modify verbs. - -False
-Building all those monuments has/have given him a monumental ego. - -has
-A number of senators has/have threatened a filibuster. - -have
-A feel bad/badly my mother couldn't be there. - -bad
-On the center of the table was/were two ice sculptures. - -were
-None of the classes is/are open for enrollment - -is
-The feelings of goodwill and harmony mark/marks the season. - -mark
-The remodeled barn, along with two tractors, is/are up for sale. - -is
-She is recovering from surgery and still doesn't feel good/well - -well
-Either Emma or Evan is/are going to run for class president. - -is
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
She purchased the book "here". - -adverb
-Linking verbs describe "state of being" - -True
-My principles/principals prevent me from gambling. - -principles
-Neither the coach nor the players was/were overconfident. - -were
-My sister, along with her husband, has/have offered me a place to stay. - -has
-What's your principle/principal reason for quitting? - -Principal
-The pilot that/who safely landed the plane on a river was commended by Congress. - -
who
-After is was over, the jury who/that convinced the politician refused interview requests. -
-that
-My family has/have spirited conversations at dinner. - -has
-In her office is/are two bookcases and an antique desk. - -are
-Neither of my cats like/likes to go outside. - -likes
-neither tobacco nor alcohol is/are allowed. - -Is
Nothing is more important than you're/your happiness - -your
-I hope it's/its all right if I tag along. - -it's
-The waitress that/who spilled hot coffee on the customer was fired. - -who
-Identify the subject.
In the center of the plaza was a war memorial. - -war memorial
-identify the part of speech that's quoted.
Please put the glass, plastic and paper "in the recycling bin". - -Phrase
-How did the test scores affect/effect their grades? - -affect
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
That car barely missed the child. "Thank Heavens!" - -Interjection
-You're/Your probably wondering what took me so long. - -You're
-Who's/Whose turn is it to clean the kitchen? - -Whose
-The Broadway play had amazing special affects/effects - -effects
-The team that/who beat us is from Miami - -that
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
I park my car at the station "and" take the light rail to work. - -Conjunction
-If you're/your bed is uncomfortable, you should buy a new one. - -your
-The relative pronoun for collective nouns is always "that." - -True
-It's/Its the best I can do. - -It's
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
"We finally returned home" after a long work trip. - -Independent clause
-I hope they don't have to change their/there/they're plans. - -Their
-Everyone accept/except her brother will be there. - -except
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
Maya gets so many compliments on her "red" blouse. - -adjective
,-The stage actors in the play are the ones that/who went on strike. - -who
-Dependent clauses have a subject but lack a verb. - -false
-Identify the subject in the sentence:
Her parents insist that Kenneth does all his homework before he goes out. - -her parents
-Identify the subject in the sentence:
The box of crayons has every conceivable color. - -the box
-This is a complete sentence:
Although we went to the park. - -False
-Her tears were purely for affect/effect. - -effect
-The research studied the affect/effect of cloudy days on people's moods. - -effect
-Please type the subject:
A group of protesters blocks the entrance to the freeway. - -group of protesters
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
"Wow!" He actually crossed the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. - -Interjection
-To determine the subject of a sentence: - -Find who or what is doing the action.
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
What is your favorite "book?" - -Noun
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
He had a hard time giving up his "Dr. Pepper" habit. - -Proper noun
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
Delila "is" outside washing the car. - -verb
-The subject of a sentence is always next to the verb. - -False
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
"Delila's" outside washing the car. - -Proper noun, subject, and contraction.
-Modifiers are words used to: - -add information, further define or limit something in a
sentence, are adjectives or verbs, and can be phrases or clauses.
-Identify this part of speech:
"When the semester ends", I am going on a diet. - -dependent clause
,-Dependent clauses have a subject and a verb. - -True
-She is the manager that/who fired the server. - -who
-The family that/who moved in next door have children that/who go to a private school. -
-that/who
-The team that/who lost the championship has three players that/who are on academic
probation. - -that/who
-She can't understand why he refuses to accept/except her apology. - -accept
-If there/their is not an obvious solution, it's/its time to get creative. - -There/it's
-is it you're/your turn or mine? - -your
-He said they stole his wallet, but its/it's right here. - -it's
-It's/its easy to say you stand for something, but who's/whose going to step up and act? - -
It's/who's
-Whose/who's turn is it to make the bank deposit? - -Whose
-Whose/Who's party are you going to this weekend? - -Whose
-Your/You're going to have the time of your/you're life. - -You're/Your
-Whose/Who's computer case was left in the lab? - -Whose
-You're/your probably wondering what took me so long. - -You're
-What's the subject?
A group of tourists complained when lunch was served late. - -group of tourists
-What's the subject?
The gang of drug peddlers terrorizes the neighborhood. - -gang of drug peddlers
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
He is a "whiny" child. - -adjective
-The jury that/who found him guilty was compiled of two men and six women. - -that
-My mother and father takes/take a walk every night - -take
-Everyone is/are welcome to bring a date to the reception - -is
, -Adjectives can only modify nouns and adverbs can only modify verbs. - -False
-Building all those monuments has/have given him a monumental ego. - -has
-A number of senators has/have threatened a filibuster. - -have
-A feel bad/badly my mother couldn't be there. - -bad
-On the center of the table was/were two ice sculptures. - -were
-None of the classes is/are open for enrollment - -is
-The feelings of goodwill and harmony mark/marks the season. - -mark
-The remodeled barn, along with two tractors, is/are up for sale. - -is
-She is recovering from surgery and still doesn't feel good/well - -well
-Either Emma or Evan is/are going to run for class president. - -is
-Identify the part of speech that's quoted.
She purchased the book "here". - -adverb
-Linking verbs describe "state of being" - -True
-My principles/principals prevent me from gambling. - -principles
-Neither the coach nor the players was/were overconfident. - -were
-My sister, along with her husband, has/have offered me a place to stay. - -has
-What's your principle/principal reason for quitting? - -Principal
-The pilot that/who safely landed the plane on a river was commended by Congress. - -
who
-After is was over, the jury who/that convinced the politician refused interview requests. -
-that
-My family has/have spirited conversations at dinner. - -has
-In her office is/are two bookcases and an antique desk. - -are
-Neither of my cats like/likes to go outside. - -likes
-neither tobacco nor alcohol is/are allowed. - -Is
