DIRECTIONS:
1. Label each sentence as declarative or interrogative. (16 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sleet and ice kept us housebound last weekend.
Do you know how to word process?
How much do these sweaters cost?
Those shelves smell like lemon oil.
Do you think my hair is too long?
Tamara worked long hours to finish her painting.
Are you going to Richard’s party?
Was the English test difficult?
Da-Chun and his dad won the sack race.
I think blue is my favorite color.
The rusty hinges creaked as Grant opened the old door.
Were you born in Montana, or did you move here?
Could you help me with my homework tonight?
Jane wiped her hand across her forehead.
Clear expression is an art.
Grandma is the computer games champion in our family.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Punctuate each of the following sentences correctly. (16 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Have you met Nadine
Will you help me with my home economics project
Polly perched briefly on Aunt Kara’s shoulder
All the leaves had fallen from the tree within a day or two
Can you name that tune
Zahara is visiting with her aunt this week
Ricardo makes dinner on Tuesdays while his mom studies
Have you looked it up in the encyclopedia
We can’t leave until I finish my chores
Mirna lives in the apartment above Mrs. Ting
Have you taken any classes at the art museum
Will you make a copy of that photograph for me
How did Katherine tear the cartilage in her knee
Kenny walked across the floor on his hands
Have you heard Amelia sing her solo
Did you see that boy in the plumed hat
DIRECTIONS:
1. Label each sentence as exclamatory or imperative. (16 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Choose one and then pass the rest along.
It’s a touchdown!
Please keep this to yourself.
I can do it myself!
Run away from trouble.
Leave the dance before midnight.
Let’s get out of here.
Call 911 in an emergency.
This really makes me angry!
Be particularly careful with this antique clock.
We won!
Be careful.
Rhoda just set a record for the broad jump!
Wear protective clothing.
Let me try.
Listen to me.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Punctuate each of the following sentences correctly. (16 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Kiss the Blarney Stone before you leave Ireland
That’s a great idea
Remember to stand when Dr. Chou enters the room
I can’t believe it
Please pass the honey
What a mess your room is
Raise the flag at sunrise
Move the picnic table to the shade
Hold that pose while I adjust the camera lens
How clever of you
Be alert to rapidly changing weather conditions
Give me a chance
I don't believe it
Be careful
Never disturb nesting birds
Tuck your pants inside your socks when hiking
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
2. Identify the simple predicate in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one or two words in each box for your answer.
Simple Subject: The rolling, green landscape glows against its blue backdrop.
Simple Predicate: The rolling, green landscape glows against its blue backdrop.
Simple Subject: Mild temperatures keep the lush vegetation deep green.
Simple Predicate: Mild temperatures keep the lush vegetation deep green.
Simple Subject: Regular rainfall keeps the soil dark and moist.
Simple Predicate: Regular rainfall keeps the soil dark and moist.
Simple Subject: Trees once added greatly to the greenness.
Simple Predicate: Trees once added greatly to the greenness.
Simple Subject: Little woodland remains in Ireland today, however.
Simple Predicate: Little woodland remains in Ireland today, however.
Simple Subject: Farmlands cover most of central Ireland.
Simple Predicate: Farmlands cover most of central Ireland.
Simple Subject: Many mountain ranges will rise near the coasts.
Simple Predicate: Many mountain ranges will rise near the coasts.
Simple Subject: Ireland’s highest peak is in the Mountains of Kerry.
Simple Predicate: Ireland’s highest peak is in the Mountains of Kerry.
Simple Subject: Kerry is one of Ireland’s twenty-six counties.
Simple Predicate: Kerry is one of Ireland’s twenty-six counties.
Simple Subject: Kerry is known for being a beautiful area of lakes and mountains.
Simple Predicate: Kerry is known for being a beautiful area of lakes and mountains.
Simple Subject: Ireland’s beautiful landscape inspired her many writers and artists.
Simple Predicate: Ireland’s beautiful landscape inspired her many writers and artists.
Simple Subject: Emerald Isle dramatists include Padraic Colum, Sean O’Casey, and John Synge.
Simple Predicate: Emerald Isle dramatists include Padraic Colum, Sean O’Casey, and John Synge.
Simple Subject: These playwrights’ works appear at the Abbey Theater in Dublin.
Simple Predicate: These playwrights’ works appear at the Abbey Theater in Dublin.
Simple Subject: William Butler Yeats had started this theater.
Simple Predicate: William Butler Yeats had started this theater.
Simple Subject: Yeats was a memorable Irish poet and dramatist.
Simple Predicate: Yeats was a memorable Irish poet and dramatist.