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Cumulative Grammar Practice Quiz

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Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 8
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Cumulative Grammar Challenge practice quiz paper art for high school English learners.

In the sentence 'The dog barks loudly', which word is the subject?
dog
barks
loudly
The
The subject is the noun that performs the action in a sentence. In this case, 'dog' is doing the barking, making it the correct subject.
Which sentence is correctly written in the simple past tense?
He goes to the store.
He went to the store.
He going to the store.
He goed to the store.
The simple past tense of 'go' is 'went'. The sentence 'He went to the store.' correctly uses the past tense, while the other options contain errors in tense or form.
Which sentence demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement in the present tense?
She walking to school.
She walk to school.
She walked to school.
She walks to school.
Since the subject 'She' is singular, the correct present tense form of the verb is 'walks'. Option B properly reflects this subject-verb agreement.
Which sentence uses a comma correctly for an introductory phrase?
After the movie; we went out for dinner.
After the movie, we went out for dinner.
After the movie we went out for dinner.
After the movie: we went out for dinner.
An introductory phrase should be followed by a comma to separate it from the main clause. Option A correctly places the comma after 'After the movie', ensuring clear sentence structure.
Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off a nonrestrictive appositive?
My brother John is tall.
My brother John, is tall.
My brother, John is tall.
My brother, John, is tall.
A nonrestrictive appositive, which provides extra information, should be set off by commas. Option B correctly places commas before and after 'John' to indicate it is additional information about 'my brother'.
In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework', which word is the direct object?
homework
students
teacher
gave
The direct object receives the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'homework' is what is being given, making it the correct direct object.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses?
I studied hard: therefore I passed the exam.
I studied hard; therefore I passed the exam.
I studied hard, therefore I passed the exam.
I studied hard therefore I passed the exam.
A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses without a conjunction. Option C correctly places the semicolon before the transitional word 'therefore', ensuring clear structure.
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun form?
Her and I went to the store.
Her and me went to the store.
She and I went to the store.
She and me went to the store.
When acting as the subject of a sentence, subject pronouns must be used. 'She and I' is correct since both are subject pronouns, making Option B the correct choice.
Choose the correctly formed comparative adjective for 'good'.
Better
More good
Gooder
More better
The adjective 'good' has an irregular comparative form which is 'better'. Option C reflects the correct form, while the others are nonstandard or incorrect.
Which sentence correctly converts the active voice 'The chef cooked the meal' into passive voice?
The meal cooked by the chef.
The meal was cooked by the chef.
The meal has been cooked by chef.
The meal is cooked by the chef.
In converting to passive voice, the object becomes the subject of the sentence. 'The meal was cooked by the chef' properly reflects the past action in passive voice.
Select the sentence that best demonstrates the correct use of a relative clause.
I bought the book; that is on the shelf.
I bought the book that, is on the shelf.
I bought the book, that is on the shelf.
I bought the book that is on the shelf.
A relative clause provides essential or additional information about a noun without unnecessary punctuation. Option A correctly uses the clause 'that is on the shelf' to specify which book was purchased.
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate possession?
The cat's toy is missing.
The cats' toy is missing.
The cat toy's missing.
The cats toy is missing.
The apostrophe in 'cat's' shows that the toy belongs to one cat. This singular possession is correctly indicated in Option B.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the quiz.'
Pronoun case error.
Punctuation mistake.
Subject-verb agreement.
Tense inconsistency.
When using 'neither/nor', the verb should agree with the subject that is closest to it. Because 'students' is plural, the verb should be 'were prepared', indicating a subject-verb agreement error in the sentence.
Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect tense?
By next year, I graduated.
By next year, I have graduated.
By next year, I will have graduated.
By next year, I will graduate.
The future perfect tense is constructed with 'will have' followed by the past participle. Option A correctly employs this structure to indicate that the action will be completed by a specific future time.
Which sentence demonstrates proper use of punctuation with an introductory prepositional phrase?
Under the bridge; the boat passed by quietly.
Under the bridge, the boat passed by quietly.
Under the bridge the boat passed by quietly.
Under the bridge: the boat passed by quietly.
An introductory prepositional phrase should be followed by a comma to clearly separate it from the main clause. Option B correctly places the comma after 'Under the bridge', ensuring proper punctuation.
Which sentence demonstrates proper use of a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses that express a contrast?
I wanted to go hiking, and it was raining.
I wanted to go hiking, but it was raining.
I wanted to go hiking but it was raining.
I wanted to go hiking; but it was raining.
When two independent clauses expressing a contrast are joined, a comma should precede the coordinating conjunction 'but'. Option C correctly employs the comma with 'but', making the sentence clear and grammatically sound.
In the sentence 'Running quickly, the finish line was reached by Marcus,' what is the error?
Punctuation error.
Faulty pronoun reference.
Misplaced modifier.
Incorrect verb tense.
The participial phrase 'Running quickly' is misplaced, making it seem as though the finish line is performing the action. The correct construction would place the modifier next to 'Marcus' to clearly indicate who is running.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a colon and a semicolon simultaneously?
There are two types of adjectives: descriptive and quantitative, however; not all adjectives fit neatly into these categories.
There are two types of adjectives descriptive and quantitative; however not all adjectives fit neatly into these categories.
There are two types of adjectives: descriptive and quantitative; however, not all adjectives fit neatly into these categories.
There are two types of adjectives descriptive and quantitative, however not all adjectives fit neatly into these categories.
Option B correctly uses a colon to introduce the list 'descriptive and quantitative' and a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses, with a comma following 'however'. This combination clearly distinguishes the parts of the sentence.
In the sentence 'I will call you when I arrive,' what type of subordinate clause is used?
Noun clause.
Adjective clause.
Relative clause.
Adverbial clause.
The clause 'when I arrive' provides timing information about the main clause 'I will call you.' Because it modifies the verb by specifying the time of the action, it is classified as an adverbial clause.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of the subjunctive mood?
If I were you, I would take the job.
If I am you, I would take the job.
If I were you, I will take the job.
If I was you, I would take the job.
The subjunctive mood is used for hypothetical or counterfactual situations. 'If I were you' is the correct subjunctive form, which makes Option A the best choice.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze sentence structure to distinguish parts of speech.
  2. Apply punctuation rules within complex sentences.
  3. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement.
  4. Demonstrate proper use of verb tenses in context.
  5. Evaluate sentence modifiers for clarity and grammatical accuracy.

Cumulative Grammar Test Review Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the eight parts of speech - Build a rock‑solid grammar base by getting friendly with nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Once you can spot each player, crafting killer sentences gets a whole lot easier. WritePerfectly
  2. Understand verb tenses and aspects - Warp through time by mastering simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous forms to convey every nuance of when actions happen. A clear grasp of tense keeps your writing precise and prevents time‑travel mishaps. ESL Expat
  3. Learn comma usage - Embrace the power of the little red dot: use commas before conjunctions in compound sentences, between items in a series, and to offset extra information. Proper comma placement makes your writing crisp and easy to digest. Sadlier
  4. Identify and correct sentence fragments and run‑ons - Rescue incomplete thoughts and tame runaway sentences so every idea stands tall. Clean, complete sentences keep readers on your side and free from confusion. Kendrick Curriculum
  5. Practice subject‑verb agreement - Match singular subjects with singular verbs and plural subjects with plural verbs to keep your sentences in grammatical harmony. Tricky exceptions won't stand a chance once you've nailed this rule. WritePerfectly
  6. Differentiate between active and passive voice - Choose vibrant active constructions to energize your writing or deploy passive when you want suspense or a formal tone. Understanding both voices gives you ultimate stylistic control. WritePerfectly
  7. Use adjectives and adverbs appropriately - Sprinkle vivid adjectives and bold adverbs to paint clear pictures, but avoid overloading sentences with fluff. Striking the right balance keeps your prose both colorful and concise. WritePerfectly
  8. Recognize and correctly use prepositions - Show relationships between people, places, and things so your readers never get lost in your narrative. A misplaced preposition can send meaning off‑track! WritePerfectly
  9. Understand the function of conjunctions - Link clauses, phrases, and words smoothly with coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions to keep your ideas flowing like a friendly chat. No more choppy writing! WritePerfectly
  10. Identify and use relative clauses - Add essential or non‑essential details with "who," "which," or "that" to level up your descriptive flair. These clauses let you pack extra info without jamming sentences. CliffsNotes
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