#GRAMMAR 12.1 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, August 31)

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#GRAMMAR 12.1 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, August 31)

Last updated over 2 years ago

40 questions

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?
REDO CODE: JZNGAQ

PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine if the sentence is a direct quotation or an indirect quotation. (20 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

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PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the speech tag or narrative phrase in each sentence. (20 points)
          *Do not include any punctuation in your answer UNLESS it includes commas for separation within the 
          narrative phrase.

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“Once you’ve seen Niagara Falls, you’ll never forget its awesome power,” my grandfather said solemnly.

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Grandmother added with a laugh, “I agree with you, dear, but when we were there, you complained the whole time about the roar!”

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“Notre Dame, Michigan, and Alabama are the teams,” said the coach, “with the best records in college football.”

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“Alabama coach Bear Bryant has won the most games,” she continued. “He won 323 games in his career.”

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“I don’t care about your horrid little frog,” Valerie screeched.

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During the discussion, he said, “Remember that she ends the novel by stating, ‘The land went slowly back to pasture and then to forest. In a hundred years, no one knew it had ever existed.’”

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“What do you feel like doing?” Mark asked when we had all gathered at the corner.

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“How about we go shoot some hoops at the playground,” suggested Khalid.

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“We could do that—if we had a basketball,” answered Hendrix.

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“Oh, come on,” McCready said. “He had it coming, no question.”

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“Stand down, soldier! That’s an order,” the general commanded.

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“You,” she smiled, “are the best thing that's ever happened to me.”

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“Martin, you’re not seriously going to wear that, are you?” she said, laughing.

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James pressed two fingers to his cheek and whimpered, “My back teeth are killing me.”

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Mama Pekwane lowered her voice, “He has stolen a car.”

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“My dog just died,” he said sadly.

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“If you would like to go,” said Helen to her son, “take my car keys.”

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John walked over to the window and said, “It’s gloomy out.”

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“I do really well in science class,” explained Caitlin.

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“You need to get out of the bus,” yelled the firefighter, “while we are doing the safety drill!”

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?
REDO CODE: JZNGAQ

PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine if the sentence is a direct quotation or an indirect quotation. (20 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

Juanita asked if Naguib Mahfouz from Egypt had also won the prize.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

I remember very clearly, ”said Grandfather, “when President Franklin Roosevelt said, ‘The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.’”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Let me tell you about our special,” said the waiter with a smile. “Today we’re featuring roast leg of lamb with mint jelly, roast potatoes, and green beans.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Did Jason explain to you what he wanted?

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

The police officer said that Mom was going 42 miles an hour in a 35-mile-an-hour zone.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“I’m afraid you’ve forgotten,” said William, “that the coach said, ‘The first three finishers in each event will advance to the finals.’”

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Indirect Quotation

Pointing to the slide, the lecturer said, “The platypus is without question one of the oddest mammals on Earth.”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Abraham Lincoln said that there is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Put the pie plate on the counter when you’re finished,” Dad said.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Danielle said with a laugh, “I really screamed when that person jumped out and said ‘Boo!’”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Don’t shoot!” cried the commander. “They’re carrying a white flag!”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Jeff screamed at the top of his lungs, “Come on, Panthers!”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

The French essayist Michel de Montaigne believed that saying is one thing and doing another.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Some circumstantial evidence is very strong,” says Thoreau in Walden, “such as when you find a trout in the milk.”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“If you will read page 6 of your manual,” said the computer technician, shaking his head, “you’ll find it says, ‘Never place food or drinks on top of your monitor.’”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

The teacher said, “Open the door and let the student in.”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

My mom said that she will not be home today when I get off the bus.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Mr. Robinson said, “The grocery store is closed on Tuesdays.”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Throw the ball to first base!” yelled the baseball player.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Basketball is my favorite sport,” said Drew.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the speech tag or narrative phrase in each sentence. (20 points)
          *Do not include any punctuation in your answer UNLESS it includes commas for separation within the 
          narrative phrase.

“Once you’ve seen Niagara Falls, you’ll never forget its awesome power,” my grandfather said solemnly.

Grandmother added with a laugh, “I agree with you, dear, but when we were there, you complained the whole time about the roar!”

“Notre Dame, Michigan, and Alabama are the teams,” said the coach, “with the best records in college football.”

“Alabama coach Bear Bryant has won the most games,” she continued. “He won 323 games in his career.”

“I don’t care about your horrid little frog,” Valerie screeched.

During the discussion, he said, “Remember that she ends the novel by stating, ‘The land went slowly back to pasture and then to forest. In a hundred years, no one knew it had ever existed.’”

“What do you feel like doing?” Mark asked when we had all gathered at the corner.

“How about we go shoot some hoops at the playground,” suggested Khalid.

“We could do that—if we had a basketball,” answered Hendrix.

“Oh, come on,” McCready said. “He had it coming, no question.”

“Stand down, soldier! That’s an order,” the general commanded.

“You,” she smiled, “are the best thing that's ever happened to me.”

“Martin, you’re not seriously going to wear that, are you?” she said, laughing.

James pressed two fingers to his cheek and whimpered, “My back teeth are killing me.”

Mama Pekwane lowered her voice, “He has stolen a car.”

“My dog just died,” he said sadly.

“If you would like to go,” said Helen to her son, “take my car keys.”

John walked over to the window and said, “It’s gloomy out.”

“I do really well in science class,” explained Caitlin.

“You need to get out of the bus,” yelled the firefighter, “while we are doing the safety drill!”

Juanita asked if Naguib Mahfouz from Egypt had also won the prize.	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

I remember very clearly, ”said Grandfather, “when President Franklin Roosevelt said, ‘The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.’”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Let me tell you about our special,” said the waiter with a smile. “Today we’re featuring roast leg of lamb with mint jelly, roast potatoes, and green beans.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Did Jason explain to you what he wanted?

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

The police officer said that Mom was going 42 miles an hour in a 35-mile-an-hour zone.

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“I’m afraid you’ve forgotten,” said William, “that the coach said, ‘The first three finishers in each event will advance to the finals.’”	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Pointing to the slide, the lecturer said, “The platypus is without question one of the oddest mammals on Earth.”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Abraham Lincoln said that there is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law. 	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Put the pie plate on the counter when you’re finished,” Dad said.	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Danielle said with a laugh, “I really screamed when that person jumped out and said ‘Boo!’”	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Don’t shoot!” cried the commander. “They’re carrying a white flag!”	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Jeff screamed at the top of his lungs, “Come on, Panthers!”	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

The French essayist Michel de Montaigne believed that saying is one thing and doing another. 	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Some circumstantial evidence is very strong,” says Thoreau in Walden, “such as when you find a trout in the milk.”	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“If you will read page 6 of your manual,” said the computer technician, shaking his head, “you’ll find it says, ‘Never place food or drinks on top of your monitor.’”	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

The teacher said, “Open the door and let the student in.”

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

My mom said that she will not be home today when I get off the bus.	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

Mr. Robinson said, “The grocery store is closed on Tuesdays.”	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Throw the ball to first base!” yelled the baseball player.	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation

“Basketball is my favorite sport,” said Drew.	

Direct Quotation

Indirect Quotation