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#GRAMMAR 8.8-8.11 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, May 25)

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Grammar 8.8: Telling Adjectives and Adverbs Apart

PART 1 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the word in parentheses that best completes the sentence. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

2. Identify if it is an adjective or adverb. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: Philo Taylor Farnsworth worked (careful, carefully) on an idea for a new invention.
Question 1
1.

Word: Philo Taylor Farnsworth worked (careful, carefully) on an idea for a new invention.

Question 2
2.

Type: Philo Taylor Farnsworth worked (careful, carefully) on an idea for a new invention.

Sentence #2: He thought pictures could be sent (easy, easily) through the air like sound.
Question 3
3.

Word: He thought pictures could be sent (easy, easily) through the air like sound.

Question 4
4.

Type: He thought pictures could be sent (easy, easily) through the air like sound.

Sentence #3: Philo was (eager, eagerly) to learn more so he attended the University of Utah.
Question 5
5.

Word: Philo was (eager, eagerly) to learn more so he attended the University of Utah.

Question 6
6.

Type: Philo was (eager, eagerly) to learn more so he attended the University of Utah.

Sentence #4: However, after his father died, he dropped out of school and searched (quick, quickly) for a job.
Question 7
7.

Word: However, after his father died, he dropped out of school and searched (quick, quickly) for a job.

Question 8
8.

Type: However, after his father died, he dropped out of school and searched (quick, quickly) for a job.

Sentence #5: One of his interviewers, George Everson, seemed (great, greatly) impressed with his invention.
Question 9
9.

Word: One of his interviewers, George Everson, seemed (great, greatly) impressed with his invention.

Question 10
10.

Type: One of his interviewers, George Everson, seemed (great, greatly) impressed with his invention.

Sentence #6: Everson and a partner were (possible, possibly) able to help.
Question 11
11.

Word: Everson and a partner were (possible, possibly) able to help.

Question 12
12.

Type: Everson and a partner were (possible, possibly) able to help.

Sentence #7: In fact, they were (happy, happily) to provide the money for Philo to develop a working model of his system.
Question 13
13.

Word: In fact, they were (happy, happily) to provide the money for Philo to develop a working model of his system.

Question 14
14.

Type: In fact, they were (happy, happily) to provide the money for Philo to develop a working model of his system.

Sentence #8: This system, known as television, was developed (slow, slowly) in a rented house in Los Angeles.
Question 15
15.

Word: This system, known as television, was developed (slow, slowly) in a rented house in Los Angeles.

Question 16
16.

Type: This system, known as television, was developed (slow, slowly) in a rented house in Los Angeles.

Sentence #9: Neighbors were (suspicious, suspiciously) and called the police.
Question 17
17.

Word: Neighbors were (suspicious, suspiciously) and called the police.

Question 18
18.

Type: Neighbors were (suspicious, suspiciously) and called the police.

Sentence #10: The police toured the house but remained (complete, completely) confused about what Philo was trying to make.
Question 19
19.

Word: The police toured the house but remained (complete, completely) confused about what Philo was trying to make.

Question 20
20.

Type: The police toured the house but remained (complete, completely) confused about what Philo was trying to make.

Sentence #11: A new investor, W.W. Crocker, insisted (sudden, suddenly) that Philo move his laboratory to San Francisco.
Question 21
21.

Word: A new investor, W.W. Crocker, insisted (sudden, suddenly) that Philo move his laboratory to San Francisco.

Question 22
22.

Type: A new investor, W.W. Crocker, insisted (sudden, suddenly) that Philo move his laboratory to San Francisco.

Sentence #12: (Simple, Simply) pictures painted on a piece of glass were the first images to appear on television.
Question 23
23.

Word: (Simple, Simply) pictures painted on a piece of glass were the first images to appear on television.

Question 24
24.

Type: (Simple, Simply) pictures painted on a piece of glass were the first images to appear on television.

Sentence #13: Philo’s efforts to improve his invention went (bad, badly), but he persisted.
Question 25
25.

Word: Philo’s efforts to improve his invention went (bad, badly), but he persisted.

Question 26
26.

Type: Philo’s efforts to improve his invention went (bad, badly), but he persisted.

Sentence #14: In 1930 Philo’s invention was (good, well) enough to receive patents.
Question 27
27.

Word: In 1930 Philo’s invention was (good, well) enough to receive patents.

Question 28
28.

Type: In 1930 Philo’s invention was (good, well) enough to receive patents.

Sentence #15: Then Philo was (glad, gladly) to share his ideas with the companies that were interested in it.
Question 29
29.

Word: Then Philo was (glad, gladly) to share his ideas with the companies that were interested in it.

Question 30
30.

Type: Then Philo was (glad, gladly) to share his ideas with the companies that were interested in it.

Grammar 8.9: Avoiding Double Negatives

PART 2 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine if each sentence is correct or not. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

2. If you selected CORRECT: Write none in the box. (5 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
If you selected INCORRECT: Rewrite the sentence correctly. (10 points)
*You must rewrite the entire sentence.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
Sentence #1: They didn’t do anything to solve the problem.
Question 31
31.

Sentence #1: They didn’t do anything to solve the problem.

Question 32
32.

Sentence #1 Rewritten: They didn’t do anything to solve the problem.

Sentence #2: No one never succeeds all the time.
Question 33
33.

Sentence #2: No one never succeeds all the time.

Question 34
34.

Sentence #2 Rewritten: No one never succeeds all the time.

Sentence #3: Don’t use no sugar in that recipe.
Question 35
35.

Sentence #3: Don’t use no sugar in that recipe.

Question 36
36.

Sentence #3 Rewritten: Don’t use no sugar in that recipe.

Sentence #4: Sometimes it seems I can’t ever win, but then I do.
Question 37
37.

Sentence #4: Sometimes it seems I can’t ever win, but then I do.

Question 38
38.

Sentence #4 Rewritten: Sometimes it seems I can’t ever win, but then I do.

Sentence #5: No one can’t play basketball in this weather.
Question 39
39.

Sentence #5: No one can’t play basketball in this weather.

Question 40
40.

Sentence #5 Rewritten: No one can’t play basketball in this weather.

Sentence #6: The car didn’t go nowhere; it just went in circles.
Question 41
41.

Sentence #6: The car didn’t go nowhere; it just went in circles.

Question 42
42.

Sentence #6 Rewritten: The car didn’t go nowhere; it just went in circles.

Sentence #7: She looked inside the box, but there wasn’t anything in it.
Question 43
43.

Sentence #7: She looked inside the box, but there wasn’t anything in it.

Question 44
44.

Sentence #7 Rewritten: She looked inside the box, but there wasn’t anything in it.

Sentence #8: He hardly never makes a mistake.
Question 45
45.

Sentence #8: He hardly never makes a mistake.

Question 46
46.

Sentence #8 Rewritten: He hardly never makes a mistake.

Sentence #9: They hoped for some help, but they didn’t get none.
Question 47
47.

Sentence #9: They hoped for some help, but they didn’t get none.

Question 48
48.

Sentence #9 Rewritten: They hoped for some help, but they didn’t get none.

Sentence #10: Nobody did anything wrong, but they still got into trouble.
Question 49
49.

Sentence #10: Nobody did anything wrong, but they still got into trouble.

Question 50
50.

Sentence #10 Rewritten: Nobody did anything wrong, but they still got into trouble.

Sentence #11: No one would forget to study for the test.
Question 51
51.

Sentence #11: No one would forget to study for the test.

Question 52
52.

Sentence #11 Rewritten: No one would forget to study for the test.

Sentence #12: Nobody can’t swim better than Melissa.
Question 53
53.

Sentence #12: Nobody can’t swim better than Melissa.

Question 54
54.

Sentence #12 Rewritten: Nobody can’t swim better than Melissa.

Sentence #13: The homework is lost; I can’t find it nowhere.
Question 55
55.

Sentence #13: The homework is lost; I can’t find it nowhere.

Question 56
56.

Sentence #13 Rewritten: The homework is lost; I can’t find it nowhere.

Sentence #14: No one shouldn’t break traffic laws.
Question 57
57.

Sentence #14: No one shouldn’t break traffic laws.

Question 58
58.

Sentence #14 Rewritten: No one shouldn’t break traffic laws.

Sentence #15: Nobody in the back could scarcely see the game.
Question 59
59.

Sentence #15: Nobody in the back could scarcely see the game.

Question 60
60.

Sentence #15 Rewritten: Nobody in the back could scarcely see the game.

Grammar 8.10: Misplaced Modifiers

PART 3 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the misplaced modifier in each sentence. (12 points)
*Look at the FIRST number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

2. Identify the word or phrase being incorrectly modified. (12 points)
*Look at the SECOND number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.
*REMEMBER: This is next to the misplaced modifier...either in front of or behind it.
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

3. Identify the word or phrase that should be modified. (12 points)
*Look at the THIRD number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.
*REMEMBER: This cannot be a word or phrase that was already used.
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

4. Rewrite the sentence to correct the misplaced modifier. (12 points)
*Copy and paste the original sentence into the box.
*Make sure to include punctuation and have correct capitalization.
Sentence #1: They gave a cat to my sister named Fluffy.
Question 61
61.

Misplaced Modifier: They gave a cat to my sister named Fluffy. (2)

Question 62
62.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: They gave a cat to my sister named Fluffy. (1)

Question 63
63.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: They gave a cat to my sister named Fluffy. (1)

Question 64
64.

Rewritten Sentence: They gave a cat to my sister named Fluffy.

Sentence #2: The student was punished by the teacher who cheated on the test.
Question 65
65.

Misplaced Modifier: The student was punished by the teacher who cheated on the test. (5)

Question 66
66.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: The student was punished by the teacher who cheated on the test. (1)

Question 67
67.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: The student was punished by the teacher who cheated on the test. (1)

Question 68
68.

Rewritten Sentence: The student was punished by the teacher who cheated on the test.

Sentence #3: Chased by a lion, the photographers saw a terrified gazelle.
Question 69
69.

Misplaced Modifier: Chased by a lion, the photographers saw a terrified gazelle. (4)

Question 70
70.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: Chased by a lion, the photographers saw a terrified gazelle. (1)

Question 71
71.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: Chased by a lion, the photographers saw a terrified gazelle. (1)

Question 72
72.

Rewritten Sentence: Chased by a lion, the photographers saw a terrified gazelle.

Sentence #4: The pilot wore a uniform to fly the plane that was covered in gold buttons.
Question 73
73.

Misplaced Modifier: The pilot wore a uniform to fly the plane that was covered in gold buttons. (6)

Question 74
74.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: The pilot wore a uniform to fly the plane that was covered in gold buttons. (1)

Question 75
75.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: The pilot wore a uniform to fly the plane that was covered in gold buttons. (1)

Question 76
76.

Rewritten Sentence: The pilot wore a uniform to fly the plane that was covered in gold buttons.

Sentence #5: The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package.
Question 77
77.

Misplaced Modifier: The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package. (4)

Question 78
78.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package. (1)

Question 79
79.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package. (1)

Question 80
80.

Rewritten Sentence: The messenger spoke to the receptionist who delivered the package.

Sentence #6: The golfer won the trophy wearing green golf shoes.
Question 81
81.

Misplaced Modifier: The golfer won the trophy wearing green golf shoes. (4)

Question 82
82.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: The golfer won the trophy wearing green golf shoes. (1)

Question 83
83.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: The golfer won the trophy wearing green golf shoes. (1)

Question 84
84.

Rewritten Sentence: The golfer won the trophy wearing green golf shoes.

Sentence #7: Our desire grew smaller to win the prize.
Question 85
85.

Misplaced Modifier: Our desire grew smaller to win the prize. (4)

Question 86
86.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: Our desire grew smaller to win the prize. (2)

Question 87
87.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: Our desire grew smaller to win the prize. (1)

Question 88
88.

Rewritten Sentence: Our desire grew smaller to win the prize.

Sentence #8: Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view.
Question 89
89.

Misplaced Modifier: Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view. (5)

Question 90
90.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view. (1)

Question 91
91.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view. (1)

Question 92
92.

Rewritten Sentence: Soaring gracefully over the treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view.

Sentence #9: The kitten drank the milk that was hungry in the kitchen.
Question 93
93.

Misplaced Modifier: The kitten drank the milk that was hungry in the kitchen. (3)

Question 94
94.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: The kitten drank the milk that was hungry in the kitchen. (1)

Question 95
95.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: The kitten drank the milk that was hungry in the kitchen. (1)

Question 96
96.

Rewritten Sentence: The kitten drank the milk that was hungry in the kitchen.

Sentence #10: Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry.
Question 97
97.

Misplaced Modifier: Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry. (6)

Question 98
98.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry. (1)

Question 99
99.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry. (1)

Question 100
100.

Rewritten Sentence: Piled up next to the washer, I began doing the laundry.

Sentence #11: The guide described what the buffalo eat with red glasses.
Question 101
101.

Misplaced Modifier: The guide described what the buffalo eat with red glasses. (3)

Question 102
102.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: The guide described what the buffalo eat with red glasses. (1)

Question 103
103.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: The guide described what the buffalo eat with red glasses. (1)

Question 104
104.

Rewritten Sentence: The guide described what the buffalo eat with red glasses.

Sentence #12: Climbing into bed, the tornado siren began to blow, scaring the children.
Question 105
105.

Misplaced Modifier: Climbing into bed, the tornado siren began to blow, scaring the children. (3)

Question 106
106.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: Climbing into bed, the tornado siren began to blow, scaring the children. (1)

Question 107
107.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: Climbing into bed, the tornado siren began to blow, scaring the children. (1)

Question 108
108.

Rewritten Sentence: Climbing into bed, the tornado siren began to blow, scaring the children.

Grammar 8.11: Dangling Modifiers

PART 4 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Decide if each sentence contains a dangling modifier. (6 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*There are EXACTLY three of each.
Question 109
109.

1. Being tense, the interview might begin on the wrong note for an inexperienced journalist.

Question 110
110.

2. To be successful, the student journalist must make careful plans.

Question 111
111.

3. Until relaxed, questions should mention only neutral topics.

Question 112
112.

4. With a list of questions, the interviewer makes the process more smoothly for everyone involved.

Question 113
113.

5. Although easy to answer, mistakes are sometimes made on factual questions by a hostile interviewee.

Question 114
114.

6. Until an interview is complete, the seasoned journalist always remains alert.

Grammar 8.11: Dangling Modifiers

PART 5 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the dangling modifier in the original sentence. (10 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to highlight.
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

2. Rewrite each sentence to correct the dangling modifier using the information provided in
parentheses. (10 points)
*You must rewrite the entire sentence.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
*You may not add any additional words of your choosing.
*Do NOT remove the commas, add any new commas, or rearrange the commas.
Sentence #1: Resolving to study more, the textbooks seemed more interesting.
Question 115
115.

Dangling Modifier: Resolving to study more, the textbooks seemed more interesting.
(4 Words)

Question 116
116.

Rewritten Sentence: Resolving to study more, the textbooks seemed more interesting.
(since Ronnie was)

Sentence #2: After painting all day, the bright new watercolor was drying in the sunshine.
Question 117
117.

Dangling Modifier: After painting all day, the bright new watercolor was drying in the sunshine.
(4 Words)

Question 118
118.

Rewritten Sentence: After painting all day, the bright new watercolor was drying in the sunshine.
(Kell had been)

Sentence #3: Expecting confusion, our plans were made.
Question 119
119.

Dangling Modifier: Expecting confusion, our plans were made.
(2 Words)

Question 120
120.

Rewritten Sentence: Expecting confusion, our plans were made.
(Marshall and I were shocked)

Sentence #4: Swimming out into the sea, the current grew stronger.
Question 121
121.

Dangling Modifier: Swimming out into the sea, the current grew stronger.
(5 Words)

Question 122
122.

Rewritten Sentence: Swimming out into the sea, the current grew stronger.
(as Collin and Jack were)

Sentence #5: Walking along the shore, a cruise ship suddenly appeared.
Question 123
123.

Dangling Modifier: Walking along the shore, a cruise ship suddenly appeared.
(4 Words)

Question 124
124.

Rewritten Sentence: Walking along the shore, a cruise ship suddenly appeared.
(Kai discovered that)

Sentence #6: Hoping it would rain, the umbrella was brought.
Question 125
125.

Dangling Modifier: Hoping it would rain, the umbrella was brought.
(4 Words)

Question 126
126.

Rewritten Sentence: Hoping it would rain, the umbrella was brought.
(Betsy took a chance and)

Sentence #7: Before experimenting with monkeys, precautions should be taken to avoid viral contamination.
Question 127
127.

Dangling Modifier: Before experimenting with monkeys, precautions should be taken to avoid viral contamination.
(4 Words)

Question 128
128.

Rewritten Sentence: Before experimenting with monkeys, precautions should be taken to avoid viral contamination.
(Dr. Alfred decided)

Sentence #8: Singing from the choir loft, his dog raced through the church.
Question 129
129.

Dangling Modifier: Singing from the choir loft, his dog raced through the church.
(5 Words)

Question 130
130.

Rewritten Sentence: Singing from the choir loft, his dog raced through the church.
(as Alan was)

Sentence #9: After playing the first song, there was not a single seat left in the auditorium.
Question 131
131.

Dangling Modifier: After playing the first song, there was not a single seat left in the auditorium.
(5 Words)

Question 132
132.

Rewritten Sentence: After playing the first song, there was not a single seat left in the auditorium.
(Tara was finished)

Sentence #10: By having a friend carefully review your essay, grammatical errors will be kept to a minimum.
Question 133
133.

Dangling Modifier: By having a friend carefully review your essay, grammatical errors will be kept to a minimum.
(8 Words)

Question 134
134.

Rewritten Sentence: By having a friend carefully review your essay, grammatical errors will be kept to a minimum.
(you will see that)