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*GRAMMAR 8.1-8.4 TEST REVIEW (due date: Wednesday, February 16)

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Grammar 8.1: Coordinating and Correlative Conjunctions

PART 1 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the conjunction in each sentence. (15 points)
*For coordinating conjunctions, you may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*For correlative conjunctions, separate each conjunction with a comma.
(example: Both my bicycle and my father’s car have a flat tire. ----- ANSWER: both, and)

2. Determine if the conjunction is coordinating or correlative. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*SEVEN of them are coordinating.
*EIGHT of them are correlative.
Sentence #1: I really miss the humor of Angie and Gwen.
Question 1
1.

Conjunction: I really miss the humor of Angie and Gwen.

Question 2
2.

Type: I really miss the humor of Angie and Gwen.

Sentence #2: Hiroshi and Takeo competed in the finals.
Question 3
3.

Conjunction: Hiroshi and Takeo competed in the finals.

Question 4
4.

Type: Hiroshi and Takeo competed in the finals.

Sentence #3: I will study with either Mom or Dad.
Question 5
5.

Conjunction: I will study with either Mom or Dad.

Question 6
6.

Type: I will study with either Mom or Dad.

Sentence #4: The audience booed or hissed at the villain.
Question 7
7.

Conjunction: The audience booed or hissed at the villain.

Question 8
8.

Type: The audience booed or hissed at the villain.

Sentence #5: Georgia not only has a paper route but also works at a craft shop.
Question 9
9.

Conjunction: Georgia not only has a paper route but also works at a craft shop.

Question 10
10.

Type: Georgia not only has a paper route but also works at a craft shop.

Sentence #6: The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.
Question 11
11.

Conjunction: The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.

Question 12
12.

Type: The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.

Sentence #7: Botany nor astronomy are Jake’s main interests.
Question 13
13.

Conjunction: Botany nor astronomy are Jake’s main interests.

Question 14
14.

Type: Botany nor astronomy are Jake’s main interests.

Sentence #8: Both Mini and Poloma are good at the shot put.
Question 15
15.

Conjunction: Both Mini and Poloma are good at the shot put.

Question 16
16.

Type: Both Mini and Poloma are good at the shot put.

Sentence #9: We asked Belle to dinner, but she had other plans.
Question 17
17.

Conjunction: We asked Belle to dinner, but she had other plans.

Question 18
18.

Type: We asked Belle to dinner, but she had other plans.

Sentence #10: Chocolate is good for neither dogs nor cats.
Question 19
19.

Conjunction: Chocolate is good for neither dogs nor cats.

Question 20
20.

Type: Chocolate is good for neither dogs nor cats.

Sentence #11: We will travel to either Yellowstone or Yosemite next summer.
Question 21
21.

Conjunction: We will travel to either Yellowstone or Yosemite next summer.

Question 22
22.

Type: We will travel to either Yellowstone or Yosemite next summer.

Sentence #12: The runner jumped the gun yet was not disqualified from the race.
Question 23
23.

Conjunction: The runner jumped the gun yet was not disqualified from the race.

Question 24
24.

Type: The runner jumped the gun yet was not disqualified from the race.

Sentence #13: The dog comes to neither my call nor the whistle.
Question 25
25.

Conjunction: The dog comes to neither my call nor the whistle.

Question 26
26.

Type: The dog comes to neither my call nor the whistle.

Sentence #14: I see you’re in the mood not for desserts but appetizers.
Question 27
27.

Conjunction: I see you’re in the mood not for desserts but appetizers.

Question 28
28.

Type: I see you’re in the mood not for desserts but appetizers.

Sentence #15: I’m not only going to the concert, but also meeting the band backstage!
Question 29
29.

Conjunction: I’m not only going to the concert, but also meeting the band backstage!

Question 30
30.

Type: I’m not only going to the concert, but also meeting the band backstage!

Grammar 8.2: Conjunctive Adverbs

PART 2 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the conjunctive adverb in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

2. Insert a semicolon and comma to correct the sentence. (15 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
*You will insert EXACTLY one semicolon and one comma.
Sentence #1: Dad spends a lot of time working in the yard consequently our lawn is the nicest in the neighborhood.
Question 31
31.

Conjunctive Adverb: Dad spends a lot of time working in the yard consequently our lawn is the nicest in the neighborhood.

Question 32
32.

Rewritten: Dad spends a lot of time working in the yard consequently our lawn is the nicest in the neighborhood.

Sentence #2: Every member of the theatrical company did his or her job therefore the play was a huge success.
Question 33
33.

Conjunctive Adverb: Every member of the theatrical company did his or her job therefore the play was a huge success.

Question 34
34.

Rewritten: Every member of the theatrical company did his or her job therefore the play was a huge success.

Sentence #3: Twist off the cap then carefully squeeze till a drop of glue appears.
Question 35
35.

Conjunctive Adverb: Twist off the cap then carefully squeeze till a drop of glue appears.

Question 36
36.

Rewritten: Twist off the cap then carefully squeeze till a drop of glue appears.

Sentence #4: Erika isn’t going skating with us besides she has a bad cold and should stay inside.
Question 37
37.

Conjunctive Adverb: Erika isn’t going skating with us besides she has a bad cold and should stay inside.

Question 38
38.

Rewritten: Erika isn’t going skating with us besides she has a bad cold and should stay inside.

Sentence #5: We all donated a dollar for the gift also Carol supplied the card.
Question 39
39.

Conjunctive Adverb: We all donated a dollar for the gift also Carol supplied the card.

Question 40
40.

Rewritten: We all donated a dollar for the gift also Carol supplied the card.

Sentence #6: The girl got the guy, the horse was saved from the dog food factory, and the underdog was elected president thus the cliché-ridden tale came to an end.
Question 41
41.

Conjunctive Adverb: The girl got the guy, the horse was saved from the dog food factory, and the underdog was elected president thus the cliché-ridden tale came to an end.

Question 42
42.

Rewritten: The girl got the guy, the horse was saved from the dog food factory, and the underdog was elected president thus the cliché-ridden tale came to an end.

Sentence #7: Andi and Sue gave in to Cindy’s demands likewise I finally capitulated, too.
Question 43
43.

Conjunctive Adverb: Andi and Sue gave in to Cindy’s demands likewise I finally capitulated, too.

Question 44
44.

Rewritten: Andi and Sue gave in to Cindy’s demands likewise I finally capitulated, too.

Sentence #8: Achim didn’t have his part memorized furthermore he didn’t even try.
Question 45
45.

Conjunctive Adverb: Achim didn’t have his part memorized furthermore he didn’t even try.

Question 46
46.

Rewritten: Achim didn’t have his part memorized furthermore he didn’t even try.

Sentence #9: Alan sold his horse thus his equestrian days ended.
Question 47
47.

Conjunctive Adverb: Alan sold his horse thus his equestrian days ended.

Question 48
48.

Rewritten: Alan sold his horse thus his equestrian days ended.

Sentence #10: Cancer is a serious disease however heart disease kills more people.
Question 49
49.

Conjunctive Adverb: Cancer is a serious disease however heart disease kills more people.

Question 50
50.

Rewritten: Cancer is a serious disease however heart disease kills more people.

Sentence #11: Some people in our group refused to take the assignment seriously therefore we received a D on our project.
Question 51
51.

Conjunctive Adverb: Some people in our group refused to take the assignment seriously therefore we received a D on our project.

Question 52
52.

Rewritten: Some people in our group refused to take the assignment seriously therefore we received a D on our project.

Sentence #12: Jason did not study hence he failed the test.
Question 53
53.

Conjunctive Adverb: Jason did not study hence he failed the test.

Question 54
54.

Rewritten: Jason did not study hence he failed the test.

Sentence #13: You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.
Question 55
55.

Conjunctive Adverb: You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.

Question 56
56.

Rewritten: You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.

Sentence #14: We took blankets for the picnic also Sally brought food.
Question 57
57.

Conjunctive Adverb: We took blankets for the picnic also Sally brought food.

Question 58
58.

Rewritten: We took blankets for the picnic also Sally brought food.

Sentence #15: The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.
Question 59
59.

Conjunctive Adverb: The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.

Question 60
60.

Rewritten: The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.

Grammar 8.3: Subordinating Conjunctions

PART 3 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the subordinating conjunction in each sentence. (12 points)
*You may put no more than three words in each box for your answer.

2. Identify the original independent clause. (12 points)
*Use a capital letter and end punctuation in your answer.

3. Identify the original dependent clause. (12 points)
*DO NOT use a capital letter or any end punctuation in your answer.

4. Identify the new independent clause that would be formed if you removed
the subordinating conjunction. (12 points)
*Use a capital letter and end punctuation in your answer.
Sentence #1: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.
Question 61
61.

Subordinating Conjunction: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

Question 62
62.

Original Independent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

Question 63
63.

Original Dependent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

Question 64
64.

New Independent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

Sentence #2: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.
Question 65
65.

Subordinating Conjunction: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

Question 66
66.

Original Independent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

Question 67
67.

Original Dependent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

Question 68
68.

New Independent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

Sentence #3: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.
Question 69
69.

Subordinating Conjunction: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

Question 70
70.

Original Independent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

Question 71
71.

Original Dependent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

Question 72
72.

New Independent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

Sentence #4: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.
Question 73
73.

Subordinating Conjunction: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

Question 74
74.

Original Independent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

Question 75
75.

Original Dependent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

Question 76
76.

New Independent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

Sentence #5: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.
Question 77
77.

Subordinating Conjunction: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

Question 78
78.

Original Independent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

Question 79
79.

Original Dependent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

Question 80
80.

New Independent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

Sentence #6: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.
Question 81
81.

Subordinating Conjunction: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.

Question 82
82.

Original Independent Clause: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.

Question 83
83.

Original Dependent Clause: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.

Question 84
84.

New Independent Clause: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.

Sentence #7: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.
Question 85
85.

Subordinating Conjunction: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

Question 86
86.

Original Independent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

Question 87
87.

Original Dependent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

Question 88
88.

New Independent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

Sentence #8: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.
Question 89
89.

Subordinating Conjunction: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

Question 90
90.

Original Independent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

Question 91
91.

Original Dependent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

Question 92
92.

New Independent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

Sentence #9: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.
Question 93
93.

Subordinating Conjunction: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

Question 94
94.

Original Independent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

Question 95
95.

Original Dependent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

Question 96
96.

New Independent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

Sentence #10: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.
Question 97
97.

Subordinating Conjunction: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

Question 98
98.

Original Independent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

Question 99
99.

Original Dependent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

Question 100
100.

New Independent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

Sentence #11: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.
Question 101
101.

Subordinating Conjunction: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

Question 102
102.

Original Independent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

Question 103
103.

Original Dependent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

Question 104
104.

New Independent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

Sentence #12: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.
Question 105
105.

Subordinating Conjunction: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

Question 106
106.

Original Independent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

Question 107
107.

Original Dependent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

Question 108
108.

New Independent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

Grammar 8.4: Interjections

PART 4 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the interjection in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put one or two words in each box for your answer.
*Do not include the end comma or exclamation mark in your answer.
Question 109
109.

Oh, no, the squirrel is in the bird feeder again.

Question 110
110.

Yes! Tyrone and I get to go to the pool.

Question 111
111.

Wow, did you see my photograph in the paper?

Question 112
112.

Oops, I dropped my ring into the garbage disposal.

Question 113
113.

Hey! Don’t throw the ball or swing that bat in the house!

Question 114
114.

Do I like to swim at the beach? Yes!

Question 115
115.

Oh, no, the raccoons have dragged the garbage out of the can again.

Question 116
116.

It’s almost time for the game. Hooray!

Question 117
117.

Our school won the band competition and got a trophy. Awesome!

Question 118
118.

Wow, Adita shot from center court and scored three points.

Question 119
119.

Good grief! That was a difficult test!

Question 120
120.

Phew, this blister on my foot not only hurts but also slows me down.

Question 121
121.

Hey, should I read the book or see the movie first?

Question 122
122.

Yes, Hano will climb Mount Baldy in the spring.

Question 123
123.

Sonia not only identifies plants but also gives their Latin names. Wow!