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#GRAMMAR 7.7-7.9 TEST

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Grammar 7.7: Nouns Acting as Adjectives

PART 1 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any noun-adjectives in the sentence. (8 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
*Each noun-adjective must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*If it is possessive, be sure to include the apostrophe in your answer.

2. Identify the type of noun that is acting as an adjective. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*Each noun-adjective type must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*There are EXACTLY two of each type.

3. Identify the noun or pronoun being modified by the noun-adjective. (8 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
*Each word modified must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
Sentence #1: Grab the tennis balls and your shoes before we leave.
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Noun-Adjective #1: Grab the tennis balls and your shoes before we leave.

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Type #1: Grab the tennis balls and your shoes before we leave.

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Modified Word #1: Grab the tennis balls and your shoes before we leave.

Sentence #2: My passenger’s seatbelt saved her life in the accident.
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Noun-Adjective #1: My passenger’s seatbelt saved her life in the accident.

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Type #1: My passenger’s seatbelt saved her life in the accident.

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Modified Word #1: My passenger’s seatbelt saved her life in the accident.

Sentence #3: Pampered Chef’s mixing bowls are made of glass.
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Noun-Adjective #1: Pampered Chef’s mixing bowls are made of glass.

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Type #1: Pampered Chef’s mixing bowls are made of glass.

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Modified Word #1: Pampered Chef’s mixing bowls are made of glass.

Sentence #4: Jane’s wedding is next week.
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Noun-Adjective #1: Jane’s wedding is next week.

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Type #1: Jane’s wedding is next week.

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Modified Word #1: Jane’s wedding is next week.

Sentence #5: Have you been to the research center?
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Noun-Adjective #1: Have you been to the research center?

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Type #1: Have you been to the research center?

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Modified Word #1: Have you been to the research center?

Sentence #6: The doctor’s coat was hanging in his office.
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Noun-Adjective #1: The doctor’s coat was hanging in his office.

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Type #1: The doctor’s coat was hanging in his office.

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Modified Word #1: The doctor’s coat was hanging in his office.

Sentence #7: The Chinese dumplings are the best item on the menu.
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Noun-Adjective #1: The Chinese dumplings are the best item on the menu.

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Type #1: The Chinese dumplings are the best item on the menu.

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Modified Word #1: The Chinese dumplings are the best item on the menu.

Sentence #8: The Japanese cranes are meant for good luck.
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Noun-Adjective #1: The Japanese cranes are meant for good luck.

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Type #1: The Japanese cranes are meant for good luck.

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Modified Word #1: The Japanese cranes are meant for good luck.

Grammar 7.8: Pronouns Acting as Adjectives

PART 2 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any pronoun-adjectives in the sentence. (8 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*If there is an apostrophe +s, include that in your answer.
*Each pronoun-adjective must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.

2. Identify the type of pronoun that is acting as an adjective. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*Each pronoun-adjective type must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*There are EXACTLY two of each type.

3. Identify the noun or pronoun being modified by the pronoun-adjective. (8 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
*Each word modified must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
Sentence #1: Lila’s dog wagged its tail in anticipation of Jess’s arrival.
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Pronoun-Adjective #1: Lila’s dog wagged its tail in anticipation of Jess’s arrival.

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Type #1: Lila’s dog wagged its tail in anticipation of Jess’s arrival.

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Modified Word #1: Lila’s dog wagged its tail in anticipation of Jess’s arrival.

Sentence #2: Whose parents are over there wearing the dinosaur costumes?
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Pronoun-Adjective #1: Whose parents are over there wearing the dinosaur costumes?

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Type #1: Whose parents are over there wearing the dinosaur costumes?

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Modified Word #1: Whose parents are over there wearing the dinosaur costumes?

Sentence #3: Which shirt matches best with the shoes over there?
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Pronoun-Adjective #1: Which shirt matches best with the shoes over there?

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Type #1: Which shirt matches best with the shoes over there?

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Modified Word #1: Which shirt matches best with the shoes over there?

Sentence #4: Many young children are available for adoption.
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Pronoun-Adjective #1: Many young children are available for adoption.

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Type #1: Many young children are available for adoption.

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Modified Word #1: Many young children are available for adoption.

Sentence #5: Each homework assignment is expected to be completed.
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Pronoun-Adjective #1: Each homework assignment is expected to be completed.

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Type #1: Each homework assignment is expected to be completed.

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Modified Word #1: Each homework assignment is expected to be completed.

Sentence #6: Everyone wishes those summer days would last forever.
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Pronoun-Adjective #1: Everyone wishes those summer days would last forever.

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Type #1: Everyone wishes those summer days would last forever.

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Modified Word #1: Everyone wishes those summer days would last forever.

Sentence #7: He played Fix-It Felix, Jr. in our production of Wreck-It Ralph.
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Pronoun-Adjective #1: He played Fix-It Felix, Jr. in our production of Wreck-It Ralph.

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Type #1: He played Fix-It Felix, Jr. in our production of Wreck-It Ralph.

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Modified Word #1: He played Fix-It Felix, Jr. in our production of Wreck-It Ralph.

Sentence #8: The storm has scared those sweet baby ponies.
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Pronoun-Adjective #1: The storm has scared those sweet baby ponies.

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Type #1: The storm has scared those sweet baby ponies.

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Modified Word #1: The storm has scared those sweet baby ponies.

Grammar 7.9: Compound Adjectives

PART 3 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Insert a hyphen or hyphens to separate the compound adjectives. (10 points)
*You must copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many hyphens to include in your answer.
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The about to be married woman appeared nervous as she put on her wedding dress. (3)

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I like to think of myself as pro American. (1)

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Cell phone use has increased post 1990s. (1)

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You must be twenty five in order to rent a car. (1)

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I really dislike that fifteen year old boy in my class. (2)

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We have a three, four, and five foot table available for rental. (3)

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Please cut a 35 inch piece of string before beginning the craft project. (1)

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You are so self centered! (1)

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Do you live in the mid Atlantic region? (1)

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Reggie grabbed his cross country skis and went up north. (1)

Grammar 7.9: Compound Adjectives

PART 4 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. In FOUR of the sentences, insert a hyphen or hyphens to separate the compound adjectives. (4 points)
*You must copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many hyphens to include in your answer.

2. In FOUR of the sentences, write correct in the box for your answer. (4 points)
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Two thirds of the class did not complete their assignment. (0 or 1)

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Unfortunately, the train was very slow moving. (0 or 1)

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The Oscars is a widely popular event. (0 or 1)

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The young child was extremely overtired and cried for hours. (0 or 1)

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She’s a very strong willed woman and if she has decided to leave school, nothing will stop her. (0 or 1)

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The stay at home mom baked cookies for all of the neighborhood kids. (2)

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He purchased the fire, dog, and soot proof vest online. (3)

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Rodolfo is a ridiculously assertive lawyer. (0 or 1)