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#GRAMMAR 1.9-1.11 TEST REVIEW REDO

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Grammar 1.9: Compound Nouns

PART 1 of 6

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the compound nouns in each sentence. (15 points)
*Each noun must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*In TWELVE of the boxes, you will type ONE word or a HYPHENATED word for your answer.
*In THREE of the boxes, you will type MULTIPLE words for your answer.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many compound nouns are in the sentence.
Sentence #1: Suddenly the doorknob began to turn slowly.
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Compound Noun #1: Suddenly the doorknob began to turn slowly.

Sentence #2: This old typewriter belongs to my grandfather.
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Compound Noun #1: This old typewriter belongs to my grandfather.

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Compound Noun #2: This old typewriter belongs to my grandfather.

Sentence #3: Our teams excel in football and basketball.
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Compound Noun #1: Our teams excel in football and basketball.

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Compound Noun #2: Our teams excel in football and basketball.

Sentence #4: This cartridge uses an advanced magnetic tape.
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Compound Noun #1: This cartridge uses an advanced magnetic tape.

Sentence #5: We are going to assemble a new mailing list.
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Compound Noun #1: We are going to assemble a new mailing list.

Sentence #6: Is this the bus stop for route 12?
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Compound Noun #1: Is this the bus stop for route 12?

Sentence #7: I can't install this software on my PC.
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Compound Noun #1: I can't install this software on my PC.

Sentence #8: We always eat breakfast in the sunroom at 8 A.M. sharp.
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Compound Noun #1: We always eat breakfast in the sunroom at 8 A.M. sharp.

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Compound Noun #2: We always eat breakfast in the sunroom at 8 A.M. sharp.

Sentence #9: Put the clothes in the red washing machine.
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Compound Noun #1: Put the clothes in the red washing machine.

Sentence #10: His hobby is train-spotting at the local gym.
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Compound Noun #1: His hobby is train-spotting at the local gym.

Sentence #11: Enjoy your stay and please remember that check-out is at noon.
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Compound Noun #1: Enjoy your stay and please remember that check-out is at noon.

Sentence #12: I like to get up at sunrise and enjoy the beautiful view.
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Compound Noun #1: I like to get up at sunrise and enjoy the beautiful view.

Grammar 1.9: Compound Nouns

PART 2 of 6

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the plural form of each compound noun. (12 points)
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grandmother

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cabinet-maker

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lieutenant general

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forget-me-not

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court-martial

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cowboy

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lighthouse

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lifeguard

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overpass

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keyhole

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two-third

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grown-up

Grammar 1.10: Possessive Nouns

PART 3 of 6

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the possessive noun in the sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.

2. Identify if the possessive noun is singular or plural. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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Sentence #1: Jimmy just got married and his wife’s name is Stacey.

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Sentence #1 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #2: Carrie found a ten dollar bill under the couch’s cushion.

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Sentence #3: The cheerleaders' practice was on Friday.

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Sentence #4: Jesus's followers are called Christians.

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Sentence #5: The children’s plans were to go to the movie theatre.

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Sentence #6: The students’ assignment was to run five laps.

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Sentence #7: We looked everywhere but we couldn’t find my dogs’ toys.

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Sentence #8: The eagle is my school’s mascot.

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Sentence #9: Martha was really looking forward to her company’s summer outing.

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Sentence #10: Chicago’s skyscrapers are built to withstand the wind.

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Sentence #11: The women’s organization was very productive.

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Sentence #12: The Sandersens’ house was high up on a hill.

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Sentence #12 Possessive Noun Type:

Grammar 1.10: Possessive Nouns

PART 4 of 6

DIRECTIONS:
1. Complete each sentence by writing the possessive form of the word in parentheses. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun or if it is a shared possessive noun.
*Follow the correct rules for forming possessives.
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The ______________________________ fur keeps it warm during the winter.
(animal)

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______________________________ kite got stuck in a tree.
(David and Kate)

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______________________________ new bike sat outside in the rain.
(James)

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The ______________________________ friend came to play at the house.
(child)

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My ______________________________ screen is very bright.
(computer)

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The basketball ______________________________ socks are very long.
(players)

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The ______________________________ votes were very important in last year’s election.
(citizens)

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______________________________ classrooms were very neat on the first day of school.
(Mr. Johnson and Mr. Smith)

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______________________________ population has grown vastly over the past several years.
(Los Angeles)

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The ______________________________ locker room was surrounded by reporters after the game.
(women)

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The ______________________________ paintbrush was very useful.
(artist)

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______________________________ jump-shot usually goes in at the buzzer.
(Derek Fischer)

Grammar 1.11: Distinguishing Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions

PART 5 of 6

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any plurals, possessives, or contractions in the sentence. (16 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer. The exception to this is proper nouns.
*Each word must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.

2. Identify which type of word it is. (16 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.
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Word #1: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.

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Word #1 Type: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.

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Word #2: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.

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Word #2 Type: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.

Sentence #2: After the transcontinental telegraph opened, the Pony Express shut down in two days.
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Word #1: After the transcontinental telegraph opened, the Pony Express shut down in two days.

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Word #1 Type: After the transcontinental telegraph opened, the Pony Express shut down in two days.

Sentence #3: That’s the basis for the modern American postal system.
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Word #1: That’s the basis for the modern American postal system.

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Word #1 Type: That’s the basis for the modern American postal system.

Sentence #4: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.
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Word #1: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.

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Word #1 Type: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.

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Word #2: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.

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Word #2 Type: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.

Sentence #5: Please go get Anna’s hat.
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Word #1: Please go get Anna’s hat.

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Word #1 Type: Please go get Anna’s hat.

Sentence #6: The girl’s not feeling well, so she went home.
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Word #1: The girl’s not feeling well, so she went home.

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Word #1 Type: The girl’s not feeling well, so she went home.

Sentence #7: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.
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Word #1: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.

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Word #1 Type: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.

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Word #2: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.

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Word #2 Type: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.

Sentence #8: The cat’s food is very cold.
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Word #1: The cat’s food is very cold.

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Word #1 Type: The cat’s food is very cold.

Sentence #9: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.
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Word #1: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.

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Word #1 Type: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.

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Word #2: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.

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Word #2 Type: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.

Sentence #10: I believe the runner’s been out on the trail for a while now.
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Word #1: I believe the runner’s been out on the trail for a while now.

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Word #1 Type: I believe the runner’s been out on the trail for a while now.

Sentence #11: The boat’s sinking!
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Word #1: The boat’s sinking!

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Word #1 Type: The boat’s sinking!

Sentence #12: All of my friends want me to purchase a new car.
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Word #1: All of my friends want me to purchase a new car.

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Word #1 Type: All of my friends want me to purchase a new car.

Grammar 1.11: Distinguishing Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions

PART 6 of 6

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the word in parentheses that best completes the sentence. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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Sentence #1: Many (computers, computer’s) regulate the phone lines.

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Sentence #2: Business (executives, executives’) travels are simplified with this technology.

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Sentence #3: Can you imagine the (problems, problem’s) people used to have with old phones?

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Sentence #4: Now salespeople can show their (products, products’) on television.

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Sentence #5: Then, (payments, payment’s) can be completed over the phone.

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Sentence #6: A regular telephone (visits, visit’s) a good cure for loneliness.

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Sentence #7: Taking place over phone lines, online data (services, service’s) connect people globally.

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Sentence #8: Soon, most people will have access to all (types, type’s) of communication.