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Table of Contents
About These Tests .................................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1 Test: Parts of Speech Overview ..........................1
Chapter 2 Test: The Parts of a Sentence...............................3

Chapter 3 Test: The Phrase.....................................................5
Chapter 4 Test: The Clause.....................................................7
Chapter 5 Test: Agreement ....................................................9
Chapter 6 Test: Using Pronouns Correctly ..........................11
Chapter 7 Test: Clear Reference...........................................13
Chapter 8 Test: Using Verbs Correctly.................................15
Chapter 9 Test: Using Modifiers Correctly ..........................17
Chapter 10 Test: Placement of Modifiers............................19
Chapter 11 Test: A Glossary of Usage.................................21
Chapter 12 Test: Capitalization............................................23
Chapter 13 Test: Punctuation
End Marks and Commas ......................................................25
Chapter 14 Test: Punctuation
Other Marks of Punctuation................................................27
Chapter 15 Test: Spelling .....................................................29

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Chapter 16 Test: Correcting Common Errors ......................31
Chapter 17 Test: Writing Clear Sentences .........................33
Chapter 18 Test: Combining Sentences...............................38
Chapter 19 Test: Improving Sentence Style .......................42
Answer Key...........................................................................46
Answer Sheet,
for tests in this booklet .......................................................53
Correcting Common Errors Answer Sheet,
for tests in Chapter 16 of Warriner's Handbook...............54

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FOR THE TEACHER

About These Tests
This booklet contains chapter tests for the first nineteen chapters of the Fifth Course Warriner’s Handbook. Each test, which is
presented in the multiple-choice format of a standardized test,
gives you a means for assessing your students’ grasp of key
English-language conventions taught in grade eleven. After
you complete instruction on a specific chapter from Warriner’s
Handbook, copy a class set of the corresponding chapter test
and the appropriate answer sheet contained in this booklet;
then, administer the test.

Answer Key

When testing is complete, score each test by using the answer
key at the back of this booklet. For all tests, the answer key
indicates the correct answers and provides useful references
that tie these answers to the relevant Warriner’s Handbook
instruction. For the grammar, usage, and mechanics tests, the
answer key also provides instructional references for all incorrect answer choices. These references will help you pinpoint
which skills and concepts students have mastered and which

skilss and concepts need further attention.

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Parts of Speech Overview: Identification and Function
DIRECTIONS Read each of the following sentences. Then, choose the answer that identifies
the part of speech of each underlined word or word group.

EXAMPLE

1. Sea anemones are invertebrate marine animals that usually have colorful, petal-like tentacles.

A
B
C
D

noun
pronoun
verb
adjective

Answer

A

B

C

D

1. My great-grandfather, who was a professional baseball player, demonstrated how to throw a fastball.

A
B
C
D


adverb
preposition
noun
conjunction

2. Did Elizabeth teach herself the name of every constellation visible in the Northern Hemisphere?

A
B
C
D

interjection
adjective
preposition
pronoun

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3. Charlie might have been elected junior-class president, but he did not campaign at all the week before

elections.
A verb
B pronoun
C conjunction
D adjective
4. Wow! Two peregrine falcons have constructed a nest on top of that skyscraper!

A

B
C
D

adverb
interjection
noun
preposition

5. Some roots are covered with thin projections, called root hairs, that absorb water and nutrients.

A
B
C
D

adjective
pronoun
conjunction
adverb

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6. Proudly tossing its head, the Arabian stallion trotted in front of the admiring judges.

A
B
C
D

interjection
verb
adverb
noun

7. If it were my choice, either Estella or Linda would be my partner in the salsa-dancing competition.

A
B

C
D

adverb
preposition
interjection
conjunction

8. According to wildlife biologists, many different reptiles, insects, and small mammals live on, around, and

beneath sand dunes.
A pronoun
B adverb
C preposition
D verb
9. In the nineteenth century, Edmonia Lewis, who was African American and Ojibwa, created a marble

sculpture of Cleopatra; this artwork, which was discovered in a storage yard during the 1970s, was exhibited at the Smithsonian.
A conjunction
B noun
C interjection
D adjective
10. James is the student who yearns to be president of our school’s environmental club; he also wants to

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supervise this year’s recycling drive.
A preposition

B pronoun
C adverb
D verb

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The Parts of a Sentence: Subjects, Predicates, Complements
DIRECTIONS Read each of the following sentences. For items 1–4, choose the answer that
identifies the kind of sentence. For items 5–10, choose the answer that tells how the
underlined word or words are used in the sentence.
EXAMPLES


1. The hummingbird is hovering above the

salvia plant in our backyard.
A declarative
B interrogative
C imperative
D exclamatory

2. Yes, Tyrone has a new band uniform.

A
B
C
D

verb
subject
direct object
predicate nominative

Answer
Answer

A

B

C


A

B

C

D

D

1. For warmblooded mammals, how is hibernation different from sleep?

A
B
C
D

declarative
interrogative
imperative
exclamatory

2. How exciting it is that you were elected president of the junior student council!

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B
C
D


declarative
interrogative
imperative
exclamatory

3. Stretch slowly and thoroughly before beginning the triathlon tomorrow morning.

A
B
C
D

declarative
interrogative
imperative
exclamatory

4. Booker T. Washington, who founded Tuskegee Institute, wrote the bestselling autobiography Up from

Slavery.
A declarative
B interrogative
C imperative
D exclamatory
5. In this bright light, don’t the yellow ovals embroidered on that kimono resemble lemons?

A
B
C

D

direct object
subject
predicate adjective
indirect object

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6. My neighbor, who is an accomplished gardener, showed me how to grow a young tree in the shape of a

wreath.
A indirect object
B objective complement
C predicate nominative
D predicate adjective
7. Chicken mole, enchiladas, and carne asada are the names of recipes in my mother’s Mexican cookbook.

A
B
C
D

indirect object
predicate adjective
direct object
predicate nominative

8. Struggling against the wind, its wings flapping for balance, the robin fed the hatchlings worms.

A
B
C
D

predicate nominative
direct object
verb
indirect object


9. Do you agree that Sue’s favorite artists, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, were innovative and insightful?

A
B
C
D

verb
predicate adjective
subject
predicate nominative

10. Everyone on the girls’ soccer team considers the coach a hero.

predicate nominative
objective complement
direct object
indirect object
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B
C
D

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The Phrase: Kinds of Phrases and Their Functions
DIRECTIONS Read each sentence, and look at the underlined phrase. Then, choose the answer
that identifies the type of phrase. Do not separately identify a prepositional phrase that is
part of a larger phrase.
EXAMPLE

1. Scott Joplin, an African American pianist and composer from Texas, is considered one of the lead-

ing composers of ragtime music.
A prepositional phrase
B participial phrase

C gerund phrase
D appositive phrase
Answer

A

B

C

D

1. After the blizzard, the willow trees were covered with shimmering ice.

A
B
C
D

infinitive phrase
participial phrase
gerund phrase
prepositional phrase

2. Tired but exhilarated, the swimmer reached the French side of the English Channel.

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A
B

C
D

gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
prepositional phrase
participial phrase

3. To prepare for her trip to Guatemala, Luisa studied books about the country’s complicated history.

A
B
C
D

participial phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
prepositional phrase

4. Although my cat, a Cornish Rex, appears almost hairless, she actually has a coat of soft, translucent fuzz.

A
B
C
D

appositive phrase
gerund phrase
prepositional phrase

participial phrase

5. My grandmother’s favorite hobby is gardening in her hothouse.

A
B
C
D

gerund phrase
participial phrase
infinitive phrase
prepositional phrase

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6. “There are several types of spore cases,” insisted the botanist, “on the fossils of those prehistoric ferns.”

A
B
C
D

prepositional phrase
participial phrase
gerund phrase
appositive phrase

7. Because of hockey practice, Christopher is unable to go to the movies with us on Saturday.

A
B
C
D

participial phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
prepositional phrase


8. A versatile creature, the walking catfish can survive for a time out of water.

A
B
C
D

gerund phrase
appositive phrase
prepositional phrase
participial phrase

9. The guitarist, strumming my favorite folk song, crossed the stage and approached the microphone.

A
B
C
D

participial phrase
gerund phrase
infinitive phrase
prepositional phrase

10. Juggling balls, hoops, and other items is a difficult but essential skill for most professional circus clowns.

appositive phrase
gerund phrase
prepositional phrase

participial phrase
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B
C
D

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The Clause: Independent and Subordinate Clauses
DIRECTIONS Read each of the following sentences. For items 1–4, choose the answer that
identifies the kind of sentence structure. For items 5–10, choose the answer that identifies
the type of clause underlined in the sentence.
EXAMPLES

1. The Japanese martial art of karate is a

2. With patience and lots of praise, Julie

strenuous form of exercise.
A simple sentence
B compound sentence
C complex sentence
D compound-complex sentence

trained the young dachshund.
A adverb clause
B independent clause
C adjective clause
D noun clause

Answer

Answer

A

B


C

D

A

B

C

D

1. The caterpillar is long and plump, and its back has a row of eyelike spots.

A
B
C
D

simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence

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2. While we were on our tour of Egypt, we visited the pyramids of Giza and several ornately decorated

mosques.

A simple sentence
B compound sentence
C complex sentence
D compound-complex sentence
3. Humming contentedly, Uncle Tony planted corn, tomato, lettuce, and zucchini seedlings in his vegetable

patch.
A simple sentence
B compound sentence
C complex sentence
D compound-complex sentence
4. When I finished tenth grade, I thought I knew everything; however, during my first semester of eleventh

grade, I discovered there was still a lot of learning ahead of me.
A simple sentence
B compound sentence
C complex sentence
D compound-complex sentence

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5. Did you know that surfing, which is my brother’s favorite activity, requires agility, superb judgment, and

a keen sense of balance?
A independent clause
B adverb clause
C adjective clause
D noun clause
6. Stephen Hawking, the famous physicist and author of A Brief History of Time, describes what a black

hole is.
A independent clause
B adverb clause
C adjective clause
D noun clause
7. When they are viewed through a magnifying lens or microscope, the veined, colorful wings of a dragon-

fly look like stained glass.
A independent clause

B adverb clause
C adjective clause
D noun clause
8. Hannah won’t be promoted to a supervisory position until she learns computer-aided design.

A
B
C
D

independent clause
adverb clause
adjective clause
noun clause

her book of poems in 1773.
A independent clause
B adverb clause
C adjective clause
D noun clause
10. During rehearsal, Marshall forgot several of his lines; because he wanted to be ready for opening night,

he practiced his part all weekend.
A independent clause
B adverb clause
C adjective clause
D noun clause

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Agreement: Subject and Verb, Pronoun and Antecedent
DIRECTIONS Read each set of sentences. Three of the sentences in each set have errors in
subject-verb or pronoun-antecedent agreement; one sentence is written correctly. Choose
the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS in agreement.
EXAMPLE


1. A

The bag of tangerines and oranges are on the kitchen counter.
B Most of the seats for the concert has been reserved in advance.
C Penny, as well as her sisters, are going to the local carnival.
D Neither the daffodils nor the oak sapling was thriving.
Answer

A

B

C

D

1. A

To our disappointment, there was no rubies, sapphires, or diamonds in the abandoned mine.
B Either the miniature horse or the potbellied pigs are Dominique’s favorite pets.
C According to my informal survey, one half of the students in the junior class agrees that pep rallies
should be held before every football game.
D Fossils of hard body parts, such as shell or bone, is the most common fossils.

2. A

The army of ants are determined to bring remnants of my lunch back to its colony.
B A squadron of pilots are performing stunts and doing skywriting above the lake.
C Incredibly, even though we made a great deal of noise, the herd of elephants are not charging our

jeep.
D Physics are Emily’s favorite subject, even though she cannot follow some of Mr. Roderigo’s lectures.

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3. A

The United Nations has had a significant peacekeeping role in Cambodia, Haiti, and the former
Yugoslavia.
B Many exquisite, strangely shaped flowers grows in Aunt Tessa’s garden.
C Garrison don’t know if he will visit Strawberry Fields, the memorial to John Lennon in Central Park.
D The black bear, which can run as fast as twenty-five miles per hour, are frequently seen in this valley.

4. A

Each of the salamanders were found inside the terrarium, beneath a pile of twigs and old leaves.
B If Larry, Pamela, and Mai go to the fencing demonstration, Mr. Dawson will give them extra credit
for their physical education class.
C Neither the ostrich nor the emu are exhibiting any interest in us.
D Antoinette, believe it or not, have lost her eyeglasses four times this year.

5. A

One of the computers in the laboratory are producing mysterious error messages.
B Each of the boys is having his photograph taken this afternoon.
C Anyone who know how to rebuild an automobile engine has my admiration and respect.
D Each floor in the building have been designed to accommodate wheelchairs.

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6. A My mother claims the United States are best understood by visiting museums and historical sites in

Washington and Philadelphia.
B Organisms consisting of one cell are among the simplest forms of life.
C Pickle relish and low-fat mayonnaise is necessary to make my version of tuna salad.
D Fortunately, in most cases, meteors that you see shooting across the night sky never reaches earth.
7. A The algal bloom are one of the reasons that fish have stopped thriving in the pond.

B Lifelong Calisthenics are a popular book in the library at the Senior Citizens’ Center.

C Do you agree with Maria that Esme’s South American Treasures have the best selection of traditional
arts and crafts?
D One of the dinosaurs had left the imprint of its feet in the prehistoric riverbed.
8. A My stepfather, who was raised in Tennessee, says that these mountains is frequently shrouded in mist.

B The crowd of excited fans are on its feet because the singer just stepped on stage.
C Five months is the amount of time I will spend on a tour of Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
D Undoubtedly, Albert Einstein’s greatest contribution to theoretical physics were his theory of
relativity.
9. A Every panda have a “true” thumb as well as an extra thumb used for grasping bamboo.

B Understandably, many a junior and senior hopes to achieve high scores on standardized tests.
C Someone, perhaps my secret pal, have left friendly notes on my locker all year.
D One of the boys left their sweater on the park bench.
10. A Plants exhibit positive phototropism when its stems and leaves grow toward the light.

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B Inevitably, either Maxine or Jennifer completes their test long before the rest of the students.
C Annie, Joe, and Pedro have donated all of their old clothing to the homeless shelter.
D After our party, the CD-ROM player, as well as several empty plates, were on the living-room floor.

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Using Pronouns Correctly: Case Forms of Pronouns
DIRECTIONS Read each set of sentences. Three of the sentences in each set have errors in the
use of pronouns; one sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written
correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of pronouns.
EXAMPLE

1. A

Why do Elena and him think that fairy tales are boring?
B Before eating the apples, the raccoon carefully washed they.
C The woman who gave me the information about bird-watching was she.
D You should return the books to he and Mona.
Answer

1. A


B

A

B

C

D

For next week’s social studies class, either him or me will prepare a report on American Indian vision
quests.
Would you be interested in taking Jimmy and they on the sportfishing cruise this weekend?

C Between you and I, there aren’t enough costumes for the actors in All’s Well That Ends Well.
D My mother divided the housecleaning chores among Beth, Rainey, and me.
2. A

B

Priscilla and Brad are both biologists, but she had more job offers than him.
I was flattered by him taking my opinions about politics seriously.

C Next to yours, my collection of Miles Davis CDs seems insignificant.
D Surely Jill and her put the cells on the slide.
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B

Rebecca, Leslie, and myself will try out for the swim team.
Mrs. Peabody asked the two junior-class officers, Chan and I, to head the prom decorations
committee.

C Did your little sister make that delicious homemade lemonade herself?
D Who did your veterinarian recommend as a pet sitter?
4. A

B

The people who taught Betsy sign language were them.
Barbara Jordan, who I consider my role model, was a significant figure in the civil rights movement.

C Did you know that the mathematicians who solved the theorem were Eduardo and him?
D Amazingly, after the child fell in front of the gorilla, the enormous animal did not harm him.
5. A

A famous athlete from the late 1950s through the 1970s was the soccer player Pelé, who helped the
Brazilian national team win the World Cup three times.
B Whom do you think could have predicted that Alexander’s gerbils would have more than three
dozen offspring within just a couple of years?
C Yes, I confess that the prankster who put a pair of socks in your lunchbox was me.
D Josephine and her friends have decided to have a surprise anniversary party for Bob and she.

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6. A Would your grandfather mind if I sat next to he and your grandmother at the wedding?

B Is that book about mosaics yours, Stanley’s, or Anne’s?
C Christine wasn’t expecting to see Rob when she found his standing at her door, holding her lost
purse and backpack.
D Are Josh and him aware that those bantam chicks have decided that Elizabeth is their mother?
7. A It’s clear that him living in Greece last summer has given Paul an advantage in our history of western

civilization course.
B The best cheerleaders, Blanca, Alan, and her, learned to do a continuous series of back flips for the halftime show.
C The assignment to research how giraffes developed long necks interested me more than it did he.

D Is it true that those Romantic poets—William Blake, Lord Byron, and he—believed that emotions
were more important than reason?
8. A Sunday’s crossword puzzle confused me as much as it did Sally and he.

B Jobeth’s father gave two neighborhood boys, Mark and he, twenty dollars for trimming the cedar
trees.
C With your approval, Heather, Reid, and myself will redecorate the den and playroom.
D By the end of the day, the crow had gathered several beetles, visited its ravenous babies, and fed the
bugs to them.
9. A Neither the Kaplans nor us plan to attend the lecture about blues musicians in the Deep South.

B The tadpoles are quickly growing legs and using them to crawl on top of rocks in the container.
C Lynnette received her acceptance letter after Bill and me did, even though she had applied for the job
months before.
D Yasmin wants to do a report on American Indian kivas with Bert and he.
could leap about 120 feet.
B The people who praised the new highway traffic control system were Monique and I.
C Betina and him are agricultural researchers; they work outdoors studying complicated and often
subtle relationships, such as the one between plants and insects.
D The new yearbooks have arrived at Ms. Hernandez’s office; did Alana and him pick up theirs yet?

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Clear Reference: Pronouns and Antecedents
DIRECTIONS Read each set of sentences. Three of the sentences in each set have unclear
pronoun references; one sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written
correctly, with NO ERRORS in pronoun reference.
EXAMPLE

1. A

We enjoyed our stay at the Sleepy Bear Ski Resort; they provided free breakfast and hot
chocolate.
B Each of the T-shirts is marked with my initials in such a way that it cannot be erased.
C I recall that we met dozens of my cousins in Tennessee, but I am unable to remember it well.

D My stepfather is passionate about his job as a marine biologist; consequently, he is not surprised that I have chosen the same profession.
Answer

A

B

C

D

1. A

At dinner, Marguerita told her sister, Lupé, that she had made delicious tamales.
B The puppy has learned to sit, stay, and lie down; this should please my father.
C Jarvis admitted to the dentist that he did not think he flossed frequently enough.
D Her brother, William, is an expert in native plants; he is especially knowledgeable about wild grasses
and flowers.

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2. A

I see that you have decided to support my campaign for junior-class president; this is quite a
surprise.
B The tropical fish are kept in beautifully maintained tanks, which is good for the store’s business.
C Dwayne and Corey suspect that his little sister needs sympathy and encouragement.
D Crabs, shrimp, and lobsters are all crustaceans—these creatures have two pairs of antennae and three
pairs of accessory mouthparts.


3. A

The bandleader recommends to all his students that you buy the best instruments you can afford.
B After a brick fence is dismantled, they are dumped onto trucks and hauled away.
C To the farmer’s satisfaction, the newborn foal immediately stood and began nursing on its weary
mother.
D The dirt in our backyard is damp and loamy, which makes it easy to dig and plant.

4. A

Jimmy makes delicious whole-wheat bread, and his brother Ralph loves to eat it with honey spread
on top.
B The shrink-wrapping machine stands waist-high to the operator, which is approximately three and a
half feet off the ground.
C The benefit for the homeless shelter was widely advertised; that made it a resounding success.
D During the war, many people were unable to work or continue their education; this created a
problem after the fighting ceased.

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5. A In the article about my little brother’s struggle with juvenile diabetes, they comment on his bright

red, curly hair.
B South Africa is known for its mining wealth; two of these are gold and diamonds.
C Lizards basked contentedly on rocks and boulders that were warmed by the sun.
D Aunt Jean often volunteers to serve overseas charities, which gives her the opportunity to see many
remarkable places.
6. A My great-grandmother’s quilt is draped over the sofa, and old books are stacked on the coffee table; it

gives the room a homey appearance.
B We gazed at the pale violet cumulus clouds and rising harvest moon; the colors of this scene were
breathtaking.
C Whenever Tammy reads a book about archaeology, she wants to meet one.
D This week they are offering half off everything in the store.
7. A In the book about that famous actress, it revealed that she actively supported many good causes.

B I sometimes turn cartwheels in the backyard, which makes my little sister want to be a gymnast.
C In the local newspaper an article about the president described his favorite foods.
D The bear turned and slowly walked away; this disappointed the wildlife photographer.

8. A More than twenty students want to edit or design the high school newspaper; this is not surprising.

B Alison wanted to talk to Lisette about her desktop publishing project on amphibians, but she was too
busy with math homework.
C While Gina was talking to Karen, she got a phone call.
D Before being sheared by the farmer, the sheep made a loud baa, rose on its hind legs, and attempted to
escape from the paddock.
9. A At the circus, you gasp with amazement when the acrobats leap through the air.

10. A Mom told Pamela that she should walk the terriers and poodle more often.

B Juan discussed with Mark the symbolism in the story he had just written.
C Giselle seems content, optimistic, and energetic whenever Ella encounters her.
D Dolphins can be trained to obey lots of different commands; that has always amazed me.

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B Sidney gave Carrie a CD of hip-hop music; Carrie loved all of them.
C Rebecca built a fence around her garden, which needed protection from the neighbor’s goats.
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Using Verbs Correctly: Principal Parts, Tense, Voice, Mood
DIRECTIONS Read each set of sentences. Three of the sentences in each set have errors in the
use of verbs; one sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written correctly,
with NO ERRORS in the use of verbs.
EXAMPLE

1. A

Jack intends to sell his old CDs at the flea market last week.
B If he was my tennis partner, we would win the doubles championship.
C Before she fertilized the roses, she has trimmed the juniper hedges.
D Investigate the climate’s impact on patterns of caribou migration.
Answer

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B

C

D

1. A

If Lin would have cooked the rice with more water, we could have made this sushi more easily.
B Ali invited me to his party, but he forget to give me directions.
C I wish this movie were easier to understand; I can’t follow the many confusing plot twists.
D My chemistry teacher explained that in a controlled experiment every condition but one was kept
the same.

2. A

If Martina Navratilova at her finest were competing with today’s best young tennis players, who do
you think winned?
B I run track this year, but last year I sing in the choir.
C Having tried to learn Spanish for years, Uncle Wallace finally gives up and studied Italian.
D If I were president, I would make food and housing available to those needing them.

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3. A

The porcupine and her babies were laying in the cornfield behind the barn.
B The book about Maya Angelou has laid there all morning.
C Before grandfather hugged Lou and me, he lay his bag of gifts on the table.
D Relishing his first day of vacation, John lay in the hammock and read a mystery.


4. A

Emmeline poured the tea after she had set the teacups on their saucers.
B Sit the tomatillos on the counter; I’ll use them for tonight’s supper.
C The cat, watching sparrows at the bird feeder, set in the window for hours.
D If he had set on that old chair, surely it would have broken.

5. A

Every morning at camp, the counselors raised before we did.
B Because the house is cold, the pizza-crust dough has not risen properly.
C The chimpanzee rose its hand and waved at the thrilled schoolchildren.
D My neighbors are very patriotic; they have risen the flag on every state and federal holiday this year.

6. A

I have drove the tractor since five o’clock this morning.
B Every one of the oranges was shaken off the trees during the ferocious storm.
C If I would have studied harder, I would have done better on the test.
D The old hound dog is laying under the oak tree.

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7. A In biology class I learned that marrow is soft tissue in the center of bones.

B At the marching band’s car wash last weekend, a donation of fifty dollars is being made by the mayor.
C Yesterday, chili has been made by my little brother for the first time.
D Can I go on the field trip to the National Gallery of Art?
8. A When our dog was a puppy, he gets into all sorts of mischief.

B Ernie cutted his hand on the lid of the can.
C The workers, who were employed by Solid Foundation, Inc., poured concrete for the building’s front
entrance.
D Watching for almost two hours, I finally saw the peacock’s magnificent fan of tail feathers and take
a picture.
9. A The director insists that everyone backstage be quiet during dress rehearsal last night.

B Having completed his estimate of the plumbing repairs, the plumber drove away in his truck.

C Peering out from the dark cave, the grizzly bear set quietly and watched for intruders.
D If the screwdriver would not have slipped, I wouldn’t have made this hole in the drywall.
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B If I were an astronomer, I would like to find a new asteroid and had it named after me.
C Close the box immediately—the moths and butterflies had escaped!
D If she were more committed to practicing the bassoon, then perhaps the conductor would make her
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and Uses of Adjectives and
Using Modifiers Correctly: Forms
Adverbs; Comparison
DIRECTIONS Read each set of sentences. Three of the sentences in each set have errors in the
use of modifiers; one sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is written
correctly, with NO ERRORS in the use of modifiers.
EXAMPLE

1. A

Of the three branches of government, is the legislative branch the one citizens understand least?
B Christian hits the golf ball accuratelier than Brandy does.
C Of Paris, France, and Bonn, Germany, which is farthest from his home?
D My golden retriever always obeys good when we’re in the park.
Answer

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B

C

D

1. A


Stefan, tired and not feeling good, ran the marathon so slow that he finished last.
B Because she had studied for hours, Louisa was not surprised that she did well on the Calculus I test.
C This vase is the most unique piece in the entire gallery.
D The tires on Mimi’s bicycle are newer than Peter.

2. A

Because of the beautiful red, yellow, and gold leaves, I like autumn better than any season.
B The squirrels all ran more faster than our old, overweight cat.
C Beverly is tall, but Minnie is the tallest girl in our junior class.
D My sister was real pleased when she won two gold medals in the Special Olympics.

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3. A

In my opinion, many people do not follow instructions in tests close enough.
B I think that Edward is the best football player on the junior-senior team.
C My beautician says she wants her clients to leave feeling more beautifuller than they did when they
arrived.
D Despite my expectations, I found that the metric system was not real difficult to master.

4. A

Almost breathless with excitement, the archaeologist appeared cautiously as she unwrapped the
crumbling mummy.
B Marta has made more charcoal sketches, pen-and-ink drawings, and oil paintings than any member
of our art class.
C Am I correct in assuming that he believes Aristotle was more wiser than Plato?

D In choir today, we decided that Sarah sings better than anyone else.

5. A

Stealthily, the lion stalked the herd of unsuspecting antelopes.
B My goal is to travel to the most far reaches of the world.
C Every day for a week after the accident, my dog Skipper licked his injured paw real well.
D It was impossible to tell whether the horse felt badly about bucking constantly during the dressage
demonstration.

6. A

The armoire and chest of drawers are more complex than any of the other furniture I have made.
B Marta’s paintings are larger and more colorful than the other student artists.
C The lifeguard said that I was swimming good after just a few lessons.
D At the spaghetti supper, that little boy ate more hungrily than any child I’ve ever seen.

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7. A Each month, Dr. Ramirez donates more time than anybody to Meals on Wheels.

B Do you think that Claude Monet painted more colorfully than artists of his day?
C Maria was believable in her passionate portrayal of Joan of Arc.
D Because he had a comfortabler sleeping bag, Harry slept more deeply than the other Scouts.
8. A Many people consider Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral one of the most beautifullest

churches on earth; it is also the oldest cathedral in North America.
B My little sister wonders if Winnie-the-Pooh is more cuter than Tigger or Piglet.
C That French brie is the softest, most creamiest cheese I have ever eaten.
D Of all the girls on the junior touch-football squad, I like Alberta the best because she plays
intelligently.
9. A The book Middlemarch is more interesting than the other novels we were assigned to read.

B Our new kitten, a feral creature we found abandoned by the railroad tracks, seems less timidly now
than she was last week.
C The chrome on Jack’s car shone as brightly, if not more brightly than, the sun.
D Unfortunately, the ring with sapphires is expensiver than the one with garnets.
10. A The most longest python is draped across four branches of that tree.


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B Mohandas K. Gandhi made countless real powerful speeches about nonviolent resistance to tyranny.
C To complete the project, you will need to be more patient.
D The tiny rabbit squeezed into the hole more easy than the others.

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Placement of Modifiers: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

DIRECTIONS Read each set of sentences. Three of the sentences in each set have errors in the
placement of modifiers; one sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is
written correctly, with NO ERRORS in the placement of modifiers.
EXAMPLE

1. A

Having bought a new baseball bat, Alice’s game did not immediately show improvement.
B Finished with the examination, the papers were handed in by the students.
C On my way to the mall, I picked up my friend Sarah.
D Being animal behavior scientists, the rats were studied by the professors.
Answer

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B

C

D

1. A

My sister discovered a family of red foxes hiking in the woods last weekend.
B That racket really concerns Lawrence coming from the engine of his beloved jalopy.
C Determined, the newborn calf struggled to rise to its feet.
D While shaving, showering, and dressing for school, it began to rain.

2. A


We saw several cheetahs and leopards driving on a wildlife safari through the Serengeti.
B The giggling children fed the tame ponies wearing matching sailor suits.
C Pressed for time, the roast chicken and biscuits were eaten quickly.
D Soaring above the lake, the bald eagles hunted for bass and other fish.

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3. A

Approaching the ticket window, the newly built theater, with its large, arched doorways, was awe
inspiring.
B While on the Boy Scouts’ camping trip at Yellowstone National Park, Ernie caught the flu camping in
a tent.
C Searching under the bed for my math textbook, the mischievous kitten stared out at me.
D Tolerant of most insects, Linda gasped when she saw the large millipede on her biology notebook.

4. A

We admired the golden autumn leaves strolling along the path.
B Mrs. Chin said this morning she wanted us to give our presentation.
C Why are some materials, such as paper products, considered to be renewable resources?
D Famished, the apples and cheese were devoured by the children.

5. A

Henry saw an iguana crouching on top of a log on a camping trip.
B Puzzled, the prospector discovered radioactive materials with his Geiger counter.
C Turning the remote-controlled toy car too sharply, it careened out of control and smashed into the
den wall.
D Principal Reyes said at the board meeting parents could share their opinions of the proposals.


6. A

Wanting to make a good impression, a clean, well-fitting suit and polished shoes were worn to the
job interview.
B Preparing for the winter, the busy squirrel buried acorns throughout our yard.
C Emerging from the tunnel, the green, sunlit valley appeared.
D The child was found by Tamara hiding behind the kitchen door.

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7. A Using a microscope, the biologist was able to see the fascinating creatures that constitute plankton.

B I saw a blue blouse at a thrift store that will complement my gray slacks.
C Awakened by something, the night seemed eerily quiet.
D Jarvis gave a necklace to his mother for her birthday that she will always treasure.
8. A Juanita’s mother served plates to the guests full of homemade tortillas, rice, refried beans, and

chorizo.
B After listening to the tape several times, it was clear that John Coltrane had played a soprano
saxophone on that recording.
C Evaporating and then falling to earth as precipitation, water moves in a cycle.
D Running six miles a day, Carla’s plan was to condition herself for the upcoming 10-kilometer race.
9. A The rodeo clown stared down the bull, seemingly unafraid.

B My uncle, who is running for mayor, gave baseballs to my friends with his name stamped on them.
C I know a sweet-tempered terrier with one ear named “Pepper.”
D On her way to school, Dana saw a blue jay chasing another bird.
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B Running constantly, the computer calculated the spaceship’s distance from earth.
C Mario was bitten by several mosquitoes eating a picnic lunch in the park.
D We saw several rabbits riding motorcycles through the forest.

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A Glossary of Usage: Common Usage Problems
DIRECTIONS Read each set of sentences. Three of the sentences in each set have errors in
standard, formal usage; one sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence that is
written correctly, with NO ERRORS in standard, formal usage.
EXAMPLE

1. A

Accept for Jeff, all of my friends are studying for the quiz tomorrow.
B Should Mr. Lee except Penelope from making the speech because of her laryngitis?

C Can you tell me where the admissions office is at?
D Devon knitted alot of those argyle sweaters.
Answer

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B

C

D

1. A

I don’t always understand William Shakespeare’s allusions, but the notes in our textbook usually
explain them.
B Being as my sister Tina is only three years old, she shouldn’t be unsupervised for very long.
C Stumbling through the desert, he saw a blue lake surrounded by palm trees; was his vision real or an
allusion?
D Isn’t he the archaeologist who invented those wonderful, ancient cave drawings?

2. A

An impressive amount of work has been done on designing the new cheerleader uniforms.
B “Please tell me,” said the frazzled tourist, “where the information center is at.”
C What is the amount of trilobite fossils in that piece of shale?
D The reason for the delay is because the guest speaker has not yet arrived.

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3. A

Even though Ivan’s parents are from Moscow, he don’t like borscht, black bread, or any other traditional Russian foods.
B My little brother isn’t hardly cranky very often.
C Bernadette can’t go nowhere without the four puppies following her.
D That tendon, even though it is barely an inch long, connects the muscle to the bone.

4. A

Juliet, despite her doubts, she did just fine on the Advanced Placement test.
B That starter, which my great-grandfather maintains hisself, is used to create a sourdough bread.
C This kind of root, called a taproot, is strong and can grow deep into the soil; those other kinds are
weak and short.
D This type of hoisin sauce had ought to add just the right amount of flavor to stir-fried vegetables.

5. A

Mr. Reyes learned us that overwatering can harm plants as much as underwatering does.
B Manny, your truck sounds like it’s going to explode at any second!
C Please remember to toss your aluminum cans and glass bottles into the recycling bin outside of the
garage.
D The lion bared its teeth and roared as if something were annoying it.

6. A

Until I went to Redwood National Park, I hadn’t never seen trees taller than thirty feet high.
B The winter day was so dark that we couldn’t of seen very far without the headlights.
C Because of the pouring rain, we didn’t see nobody else at the pep rally Thursday.
D The new restaurant has lowered its prices somewhat since the customers complained.


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