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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.

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

Verb/Phrase: Marta finished early.

Question 5
5.

Direct Object: Marta finished early.

Question 6
6.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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Question 33
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Question 34
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Question 35
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Question 40
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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
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Question 42
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Question 44
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Question 52
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Verb Type: The baby cried loudly.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: Marta finished early.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: We climbed three flights.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: Carly sings better than I do.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: My brother pedaled his bike down the sidewalk.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: The peanut butter cookies burned.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: My aunt called me yesterday.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: The pet store opened late.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: Peter’s goldfish eats in the morning.
Transitive
Intransitive
Verb Type: Jen sank the ball through the hoop.
Transitive
Intransitive
Before James W.C. Pennington left Maryland, he ___________________________________ the blacksmith trade. (learn)
Rule #1
A. learned
B. learns
In 1849 Pennington wrote The Fugitive Blacksmith, which ___________________________________ about his
own experiences. (be)
Rule #1
A. is
B. was
He will become a great speaker, and ___________________________________ before dignitaries in Europe.
(speak)
Rule #2
A. will speak
B. speak
James Forten was fourteen years old when he ___________________________________ the navy. (join)
Rule #1
A. joined
B. joins
While he was in the navy, he ___________________________________ a device to handle ship sails. (invent)
Rule #1
A. will have invented
B. invented
One famous African American female abolitionist was Harriet Tubman, who
___________________________________ the “conductor” of the Underground Railroad. (be)
Rule #1
A. was
B. is
She grew up a slave in Maryland, where she ___________________________________ with a supervisor to save
a fellow slave from punishment. (interfere)
Rule #1
A. interfered
B. had interfered
The supervisor had hit Harriet in the head and ___________________________________ her skull. (fracture)
Rule #2
A. fractured
B. fractures
In 1844 she married John Tubman, who ___________________________________ his freedom earlier. (gain)
Rule #2
A. will have gained
B. had gained
She escaped from slavery five years later and ___________________________________ to Philadelphia
through the Underground Railroad. (go)
Rule #1
A. had gone
B. went
If I were able, I would certainly attend the gathering.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
I suggest she read this new novel by my favorite author.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Your new mower saves you a lot of time, Ray.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Angie saw that movie about the rainforest.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Try to write him a letter, Matt; he wrote one to you.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
It is crucial that you be here for the reception, Alsonso.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Place these books back on the shelf where they belong, Anna.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Axel wishes he were more fluent in English than he actually is.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
The children played happily on the swings in the park.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Display your handiwork, Martha.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Marcus, please direct the glider with a steady hand.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Buy one for your little brother, Edith.
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive