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#GRAMMAR 3.16-3.18 TEST

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Grammar 3.16: Transitive vs. Intransitive Verbs

PART 1 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the action verb or verb phrase in each sentence. (10 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one or two words in each box for your answer.

2. If there is one, identify the direct object in each sentence.
If there is not one, write “NONE” in the box. (10 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

3. Identify if the action verb is transitive or intransitive. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: The baby cried loudly.
Question 1
1.

Verb/Phrase: The baby cried loudly.

Question 2
2.

Direct Object: The baby cried loudly.

Question 3
3.

Verb Type: The baby cried loudly.

Sentence #2: Marta finished early.
Question 4
4.

Verb/Phrase: Marta finished early.

Question 5
5.

Direct Object: Marta finished early.

Question 6
6.

Verb Type: Marta finished early.

Sentence #3: We climbed three flights.
Question 7
7.

Verb/Phrase: We climbed three flights.

Question 8
8.

Direct Object: We climbed three flights.

Question 9
9.

Verb Type: We climbed three flights.

Sentence #4: Carly sings better than I do.
Question 10
10.

Verb/Phrase: Carly sings better than I do.

Question 11
11.

Direct Object: Carly sings better than I do.

Question 12
12.

Verb Type: Carly sings better than I do.

Sentence #5: My brother pedaled his bike down the sidewalk.
Question 13
13.

Verb/Phrase: My brother pedaled his bike down the sidewalk.

Question 14
14.

Direct Object: My brother pedaled his bike down the sidewalk.

Question 15
15.

Verb Type: My brother pedaled his bike down the sidewalk.

Sentence #6: The peanut butter cookies burned.
Question 16
16.

Verb/Phrase: The peanut butter cookies burned.

Question 17
17.

Direct Object: The peanut butter cookies burned.

Question 18
18.

Verb Type: The peanut butter cookies burned.

Sentence #7: My aunt called me yesterday.
Question 19
19.

Verb/Phrase: My aunt called me yesterday.

Question 20
20.

Direct Object: My aunt called me yesterday.

Question 21
21.

Verb Type: My aunt called me yesterday.

Sentence #8: The pet store opened late.
Question 22
22.

Verb/Phrase: The pet store opened late.

Question 23
23.

Direct Object: The pet store opened late.

Question 24
24.

Verb Type: The pet store opened late.

Sentence #9: Peter’s goldfish eats in the morning.
Question 25
25.

Verb/Phrase: Peter’s goldfish eats in the morning.

Question 26
26.

Direct Object: Peter’s goldfish eats in the morning.

Question 27
27.

Verb Type: Peter’s goldfish eats in the morning.

Sentence #10: Jen sank the ball through the hoop.
Question 28
28.

Verb/Phrase: Jen sank the ball through the hoop.

Question 29
29.

Direct Object: Jen sank the ball through the hoop.

Question 30
30.

Verb Type: Jen sank the ball through the hoop.

Grammar 3.17: Compatibility of Tenses

PART 2 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Complete each sentence with the correct tense of the verb in parentheses. (10 points)
*Select one from the multiple options provided.
*Look carefully at which rule the sentence is asking for and which word is underlined.
Question 31
31.

Before James W.C. Pennington left Maryland, he ___________________________________ the blacksmith trade. (learn)
Rule #1

Question 32
32.

In 1849 Pennington wrote The Fugitive Blacksmith, which ___________________________________ about his
own experiences. (be)
Rule #1

Question 33
33.

He will become a great speaker, and ___________________________________ before dignitaries in Europe.
(speak)
Rule #2

Question 34
34.

James Forten was fourteen years old when he ___________________________________ the navy. (join)
Rule #1

Question 35
35.

While he was in the navy, he ___________________________________ a device to handle ship sails. (invent)
Rule #1

Question 36
36.

One famous African American female abolitionist was Harriet Tubman, who
___________________________________ the “conductor” of the Underground Railroad. (be)
Rule #1

Question 37
37.

She grew up a slave in Maryland, where she ___________________________________ with a supervisor to save
a fellow slave from punishment. (interfere)
Rule #1

Question 38
38.

The supervisor had hit Harriet in the head and ___________________________________ her skull. (fracture)
Rule #2

Question 39
39.

In 1844 she married John Tubman, who ___________________________________ his freedom earlier. (gain)
Rule #2

Question 40
40.

She escaped from slavery five years later and ___________________________________ to Philadelphia
through the Underground Railroad. (go)
Rule #1

Grammar 3.18: Mood of Verbs

PART 3 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify which mood the underlined verb is written in. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*There are EXACTLY four of each type.
Question 41
41.

If I were able, I would certainly attend the gathering.

Question 42
42.

I suggest she read this new novel by my favorite author.

Question 43
43.

Your new mower saves you a lot of time, Ray.

Question 44
44.

Angie saw that movie about the rainforest.

Question 45
45.

Try to write him a letter, Matt; he wrote one to you.

Question 46
46.

It is crucial that you be here for the reception, Alsonso.

Question 47
47.

Place these books back on the shelf where they belong, Anna.

Question 48
48.

Axel wishes he were more fluent in English than he actually is.

Question 49
49.

The children played happily on the swings in the park.

Question 50
50.

Display your handiwork, Martha.

Question 51
51.

Marcus, please direct the glider with a steady hand.

Question 52
52.

Buy one for your little brother, Edith.