Unit 1—The Sentence
Achievement Test 1
MATCHING
Match each definition below with the appropriate part of speech.
a.
adjective
f.
noun
b.
adverb
g.
preposition
c.
conjunction
h.
pronoun
d.
incomplete sentence
i.
subject
e.
interjection
j.
verb
1. expresses strong and sudden feeling
2. takes the place of a noun
3. modifies (describes) a verb, an adjective, or an adverb
4. joins words, phrases, and clauses
5. names a person, a place, a thing, a concept, a quality, or an activity
6. tells what the subject does or is or what happens to it
7. shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other part of the sentence
8. modifies (describes or limits) a noun or pronoun
9. the person, place, or thing spoken of, spoken to, or speaking
10. lacks a subject or verb
SHORT ANSWER
Identify the subject in the sentence.
1. The flight is very late.
2. My nephew placed first in the Boston Marathon.
3. Colin writes a blog about college life.
4. Christopher Williams, a respected attorney, presided at the mock trial.
5. Wise employees seldom ignore the advice of their manager.
6. Opendra and Robert fixed the computer.
7. A good supervisor always appreciates constructive feedback.
8. He approves all travel requests.
9. Management evaluated employees differently last year.
10. Other options include term life insurance and group variable universal life.
ANS:
Identify the verb in the sentence.
11. The flight is very late.
12. My nephew placed first in the Boston Marathon.
13. Colin writes a blog about college life.
14. Christopher Williams, a respected attorney, presided at the mock trial.
15. Wise employees seldom ignore the advice of their manager.
16. Opendra and Robert fixed the computer.
17. A good supervisor always appreciates constructive feedback.
18. He approves all travel requests.
19. Management evaluated employees differently last year.
20. Other options include term life insurance and group variable universal life.
Identify the nouns in the sentence.
21. The hotel caters to foreign dignitaries.
22. Cass booked an inexpensive room in a quiet old inn.
23. Some people left after the first act.
24. Gina walked along the crowded street.
25. Beautiful boats with swelling sails dotted the coast of Long Island.
26. On Cape Cod, we admired the sailboats and yachts moored at nearly every marina.
27. Mrs. Shaw took a long-awaited cruise across the Atlantic Ocean.
28. The memorable voyage from New York to Southampton took six days.
29. During the trip, passengers saw graceful dolphins and migratory whales.
30. The entire family viewed the Northern Lights on the horizon.
ANS:
Identify the adjectives in the sentence.
31. The hotel caters to foreign dignitaries.
32. Cass booked an inexpensive room in a quiet old hotel.
33. Some people left after the first act.
34. Gina walked along the crowded street.
35. Beautiful boats with swelling sails dotted the coast of Long Island.
36. On Cape Cod, we admired the sailboats and yachts moored at nearly every marina.
37. Mrs. Shaw took a long-awaited cruise across the Atlantic Ocean.
38. The memorable voyage from New York to Southampton took six days.
39. During the trip, passengers saw graceful dolphins and migratory whales.
40. The entire family viewed the Northern Lights on the horizon.
ANS:
Identify the preposition or prepositions in the sentence.
41. The hotel caters to foreign dignitaries.
42. Cass booked an inexpensive room in a quiet old hotel.
43. Some people left after the first act.
44. Gina walked along the crowded street..
45. Beautiful boats with swelling sails dotted the coast of Long Island.
46. On Cape Cod, we admired the sailboats and yachts moored at nearly every marina.
47. Mrs. Shaw took a long-awaited cruise across the Atlantic Ocean.
48. The memorable voyage from New York to Southampton took six days.
49. During the trip, passengers saw graceful dolphins and migratory whales.
50. The entire family viewed the Northern Lights on the horizon.
51. The car Mom and Dad gave her runs perfectly? Great!
52. She always tries to eat well and exercise regularly.
53. Wait! Give him the plane ticket and passport!
54. Students usually ask Ben or me for assistance.
55. Often, temporary employment gives new graduates practical experience and exposes them to attractive
work environments.
56. Stop! There’s a tornado warning now, and Ms. Lane told us to stay here!
ANS:
57. Did you recently apply for a grant to study workplace injuries?
58. Oh, no! When the e-mail went out, it had a really bad virus!
59. He and I took the certification exam, but we did poorly.
60. Terrific! They finally get to the mountains, but without a map or a cell phone!
ANS:
Identify the adverb or adverbs in the sentence.
61. The car Mom and Dad gave her runs perfectly? Great!
62. She always tries to eat well and exercise regularly.
63. Students usually ask Ben or me for assistance.
64. Often, temporary employment gives new graduates practical experience and exposes them to attractive
work environments.
65. Stop! There’s a tornado warning now, and Ms. Lane told us to stay here!
66. Did you recently apply for a grant to study workplace injuries?
67. Oh, no! When the e-mail went out, it had a really bad virus!
68. He and I took the certification exam, but we did poorly.
69. Terrific! They finally get to the mountains, but without a map or a cell phone!
Identify the conjunction in the sentence.
70. The car Mom and Dad gave her runs perfectly? Great!
71. She always tries to eat well and exercise regularly.
72. Wait! Give him the plane ticket and passport!
73. Students usually ask Ben or me for assistance.
74. Often, temporary employment gives new graduates practical experience and exposes them to attractive
work environments.
75. Stop! There’s a tornado warning now, and Ms. Lane told us to stay here!
76. Oh, no! When the e-mail went out, it had a really bad virus!
77. He and I took the certification exam, but we did poorly.
78. Terrific! They finally get to the mountains, but without a map or a cell phone!
Identify the interjection in the sentence.
79. The car Mom and Dad gave her runs perfectly? Great!
80. Wait! Give him the plane ticket and passport!
81. Stop! There’s a tornado warning now, and Ms. Lane told us to stay here!
82. Oh, no! When the e-mail went out, it had a really bad virus!
83. Terrific! They finally get to the mountains, but they have no map or cell phone!