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*GRAMMAR 16.8-16.10 TEST REVIEW

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Grammar 16.8: Homonyms - Homographs and Homophones

PART 1 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine the underlined homograph’s part of speech. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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He was so angry that he began to tear up the papers he received in the mail.

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There were so many dirty dishes in the sink I thought I would never finish washing them!

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It is the perfect time to begin the lesson because everyone is present.

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We needed a microscope to see the minute insect.

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It contents Joey to be left alone.

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We got a fine for parking by the hydrant.

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Slow down so you don’t tire yourself out.

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Our homework assignment is to produce a mural.

Grammar 16.8: Homonyms - Homographs and Homophones

PART 2 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine which homophone best completes each sentence. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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Carlos sanded his bicycle frame to the (bear, bare) metal.

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Did Consuelo (tare, tear) her sleeve?

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The wild (boar, bore) is a dangerous animal.

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The storm delayed her departure for an (our, hour).

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The cabin was located on a (hi, high) mountain.

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The (cent, scent) reminded me of the woods.

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Is that the (site, cite) of the new mall?

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Will Myra’s apology (lesson, lessen) Merle’s pain?

Grammar 16.9: Basic Spelling Rules I

PART 3 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the word that results when the given prefix or suffix is added to the main word. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in the box.
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craze + -y =

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shoe + -ing =

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full + -ly =

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refer + -ence =

1

ex- + claim =

1

change + -able =

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fatal + -ly =

1

pop + -er =

1

make + -er =

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singe + -ing =

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neat + -ness =

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common + -ness =

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argue + -ment =

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dis- + like =

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accuse + -er =

Grammar 16.10: Basic Spelling Rules II

PART 4 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the word that matches the clues provided. (14 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one or two words in the box.
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shoe + maker

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cheer + leader

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plural of stress

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plural of sheaf

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plural of fox

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jewelry + box

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plural of deer

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plural of grass

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plural of buzz

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mother + in + law

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plural of rash

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after + math

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plural of ravine

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plural of shelf

Grammar 16.10: Basic Spelling Rules II

PART 5 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the correct spelling of each word. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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dec ___ t

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___ ght

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effic ___ nt

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re ___

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bel ___ f

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n ___ ce

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se ___

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dec ___ ving