Transcript Graduation Exam Review

Graduation Exam Review
Nouns – Objective I-1
Choose the answer that uses plural and
possessive nouns correctly.
1. Who built the shelves on the wall?
2. A herd of elephantes grazed peacefully
among the trees
3. The engine blew puffes of smoke
through its stack.
4. You cannot have both halfs of the pie.
Examples of singular and plural
nouns-possessive forms
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Singular
poss.
Pl.
pl-poss
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Boy
boy’s (shirt)
boys
boys’ (shirt)
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Child
Lady
Man
Baby
Parent
child’s (toy)
lady’s (jacket)
man’s (hat)
baby’s (toy)
parent’s(house)
children
ladies
men
babies
parents
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Mosquito
mosquito’s (wing)
mosquitoes
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Tomato
Monkey
Sheep
Goose
tomato’s (color)
monkey’s (tail)
sheep’s(wool)
goose’s (eggs)
tomatoes
monkeys
sheep
geese
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Children’s (toy)
ladies’ (jacket)
men’s (hat)
babies’(toy)
parents’(house)
mosquitoes’ wings
tomatoes’ seeds
monkeys’ tails
sheep’s (hay)
geese’s (eggs)
Choose the answer that uses plural
and possessive nouns correctly.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ten quizes will make up twenty percent
of your final score.
Florida has beautiful beaches.
The horse’s ate hay, oats, and carrots.
All the former commander-in-chiefs will
be honored at the ceremony.
Choose the answer that uses plural
and possessive nouns correctly.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Fish and sting rays swam along the
reefs.
The index’s in the back of the book
listed key words and titles.
Taxs on sales must be submitted
monthly.
The stereoes in all our locations are on
sale.
Choose the answer that uses plural
and possessive nouns correctly.
1.
2.
3.
4.
There are two Joshes and two Kyles in
my class.
My notebook’s are already filled with
notes.
The geeses landed in our backyard.
Mother-in-laws in general have a bad
reputation.
Choose the sentence that contains an error in noun
usage.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The brightly colored boxes were on
display under the Christmas tree.
Two hail storms occurred in Mobile,
Alabama.
These types of fungi grow on trees.
Five womans were nominated for best
actress.
Choose the sentence that contains an error in the forming
of possessives.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The missing video game was found in
Matts’ room.
Gerald’s twin boys are in fifth grade this
year.
After a long night’s sleep, I woke up
refreshed.
The two cats’ and the dog’s food bowls
were all empty.
Verbs- Objective I-2
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1.
2.
3.
Choose the correct simple tense of the verb in
parentheses.
The basketball team ( practiced/practices/will
practice) tomorrow afternoon.
Yesterday, Ryan (ate/eats/will eat) in
the cafeteria for lunch.
Harry (visited/visits/will visit) his
aunt on the way home from school
last week.
Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
Marcus ______to the mayor several times
about it.
1. Has spoke
2. Spoken
3. Has speaked
4. Has spoken
Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
The diners_____their menus.
1. Have took
2. Taken
3. Took
4. tooked
Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
Cinderella______the glass slipper.
1. Has worn
2. Worn
3. Weared
4. Has wore
Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
The designer_____her work on the house.
1. Began
2. Has began
3. Begun
4. beginned
Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
Fatima _____ her gourd to carve.
1. Brang
2. Brought
3. Bringed
4. Brung
Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
Jim ____ his crown in the fall.
1. Break
2. Broked
3. Broken
4. Broke
Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
I _____ the list on the board.
1. Writ
2. Wrote
3. Written
4. writed
Read the paragraph. Find the sentence
that contains an incorrect shift in tense.
(1) Oksana and Steve had been friends for
a year when Oksana learned she must
return to the Ukraine.(2) They are both
very upset at the news.(3)Since time was
short, Steve began planning her going
away party at once. (4) He dreaded the
thought of her leaving but was
determined to give her a grand send-off.
Active/Passive Voice
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A verb is active if the subject is doing
what the verb says.
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A verb is passive if the subject is acted
upon.
Ask your self-Is the subject doing what the
verb says- Yes-ACTIVE NO--PASSIVE
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John gave the book to Sarah.
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The book was given to Sarah by John.
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The stars can be seen in the night sky.
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Jess saw the stars in the night sky.
Tell whether the following verbs are
active or passive.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The poem about autumn leaves was
written by Pam.
Robert sang a sad song.
One electrician wired the room quickly.
The yarn was tangled by the kitten.
The water had been muddied by all the
rain.
Choose the sentence written in the
active voice.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Josh fixed a peanut butter and jelly
sandwich.
We were punished by the teacher.
Two lizards had been caught.
Her hair was pulled into a ponytail.
Choose the sentence written in the
passive voice.
1.
2.
3.
4.
He wrote the thank-you note.
Mrs. Johnson called the members.
The cans are being crushed.
The child was making a funny face.
Choose the sentence written in
active voice.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Houdini was sealed in the box.
The fruit had been pealed and sliced.
The painting was done by Monet.
She was building a tower.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
subject verb agreement I-3
1. Everything on the racks were on sale.
2. Neither the radio nor the television are
working.
3. A few of the nails in the can are rusted.
4. Your term paper on the importance of
insects were very interesting.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
One of the players was disqualified.
2. The mob of fans cheer the rock star.
3. His talent for multiple sports amaze
many.
4. The days of summer goes by too
quickly.
STOP
1.
Choose the sentence that contains
an error.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Either the pickles or the mustard give
this dish a distinct flavor.
The collection of baseball cards was
worth a small fortune.
The pep band and our float are in the
parade.
The quilts on the bed keep me warm.
Choose the sentence that contains
an error.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The number of bacteria increases
rapidly.
Five minus two is three.
The jury agrees on the verdict.
The bunch of grapes are in the
refrigerator.
Choose the sentence in which the
underlined word is an error.
1.
2.
3.
4.
None of the fingerprints were complete.
One of the tires is flat.
Few of the cans contain paint.
All of the pepper spill to the floor.
STOP
Choose the sentence in which the
underlined word is an error.
1.
2.
3.
4.
All of her children take piano lessons.
Some of the ketchup remains in the
pouch.
Not one of the kittens look like the
mother.
Either Vicki or J.R. enters the data.
Choose the sentence in which the
underlined word is correct.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A hamster and a rabbit is sold to one
family.
There are nine pieces of candy left.
“Jack and Jill” were always my favorite
nursery rhyme.
Few of the fans gets autographs.
Choose the sentence in which the
underlined word is correct.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The number of participants are
decreasing.
Two thirds of the cake are chocolate.
Ham and eggs is the most popular
menu item.
The keys that has broken must be
replaced.
Pronouns I-4,6
Choose the word to complete the sentence.
Chester and __ have always been friends.
a. Me
b. I
c. Them
d. myself
Choose the correct word to
complete the sentence.
She will give the money to ___ tomorrow.
a. They
b. Themselves
c. Them
d. theirselves.
Choose the sentence that is written
correctly.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The male cheerleader lost its flag.
Either the coach or the parent can drive
their car to the game.
Both Kyle and James voted for himself.
Did the dog bury its bone outside?
Choose the sentence in which the
underlined word is correct.
a.
b.
c.
d.
After graduating from high school,
everyone went their own separate
ways.
Several businessmen gave their
thoughts at the meeting.
Neither of the winners claimed his
prize.
Nobody wanted to give away their turn
at playing the video game.
Choose the correct word to
complete each sentence.
How many members at the meeting
expressed ___ thoughts on the matter?
a. Its
b. His
c. They
d. Their
Choose the correct word to
complete the sentence.
My pencils and pen have ___ own
designated place in this drawer.
a. It
b. Its
c. They
d. their
Choose the sentence that contains
the error.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Mario and myself were planning the
party.
Give Jane and him the new plans.
The defendants were Jason and she.
He gave the money to whom?
Correct the following sentences.
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2.
3.
4.
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6.
7.
The children walks to the playground.
My friend give me his potato chips.
You reads well.
He take pride in his work.
We is tired and hungry.
The watermelons was sitting in the
truck bed.
She go to bed at 8:30 every night.
Find the subject! Is it active or
passive?
Across the moon walked a weary
astronaut.
2. Just beneath the bridge was a tiny frog
that jumped into the water.
3. The most artistic person I know stands
beside me in the hall on Fridays.
4. Running along beside me, my kids and I
jumped onto the bus that was
screeching by.
1.
Appropriate word choice
Choose the most effective sentence that would be
used in a formal report.
a.
b.
c.
d.
We should consider the decreasing profit.
Another aspect that needs to be considered
is the decreasing profit.
To be considered is the profit, which is
decreasing.
Undoubtedly, the aspect of the decreasing
profit should be considered.
Clear and precise language: Choose the best
way to rewrite the underlined part of the
sentence.
The ___ wind damaged the houses and
the trees.
a. Powerful
b. Strong
c. 85 mph
d. extreme
Clear and precise language: Choose the best
way to rewrite the underlined part of the
sentence.
When Thanksgiving Day arrives, we will
have the whole family together again.
a. In November
b. On Thanksgiving Day
c. As soon as it is Thanksgiving
d. When the holiday comes
Choose the sentence that expresses
the idea in a clear way.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Did you ascertain how to commence
the memo in the optimum way?
Did you learn how to begin the memo
in a more effective way?
Did you demonstrate your expertise in
the memo?
Did you prioritize the factors and their
interrelationship in the memo?
p. 14 Pronoun Case--Example
1.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
A. Both Jim and me noticed the mistake.
B. When are you and him coming to see me?
C. Marilyn and me were elected to the student council.
*D. Our family and they have known each other for
years.
p.28- Parallel Structure
(remember to look for a pattern)
Choose the sentence that has parallel
structure.
A. *He came, he saw, and he received.
B. He came to get information and
conducting interviews.
C. He came; he started to ask; he was not
sure what he needed.
D. He came, he inspected, and he
receives information.
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Choose the correct words to complete the
sentence.
The service club was recognized for working
with the city’s youth, cleaning up the city
parks, and_____.
A. To visit nursing homes
B. Visiting nursing homes
C. For visiting nursing homes
D. They visited nursing homes
IV-5- Apostrophes
*Only used for POSSESSION and CONTRACTIONS
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Choose the sentence in which the apostrophes are
used correctly.
The lost books turned up in Bessies’ locker.
B. *After a hard day’s work, we decided to go to bed
early.
C. The effect of the storms’on the town could be felt for
years.
D. Henrys’ car handled the curves easily as we climbed
higher into the mountains.
A.
4. Choose the sentence in which the apostrophe
is used correctly.
One of the tires’ on the bikes was low on air.
B. Today in science we studied the rings’
around Saturn.
C. The glow of the light’s could be seen for
several miles outside the city.
D. *When the quarterback returned to the
huddle, he outlined the team’s next play.
A.
5. Read the paragraph. Choose the line in which an apostrophe is
needed.
Line 1- Many farmers use huge diesel tractors
Line 2- to pull breaking plows and disks.
Line 3- The tractors engines can deliver
Line 4- in excess of 500 horsepower.
A. Line 1
B. Line 2
C. *Line 3
D. Line 4
Paragraph progression and
completeness- Obj. V-1
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Read the four sentences. Then choose the answer that shows the BEST
order for the sentences.
1. After all, he was a world-class athlete, and all his awards seemed to
prove that he was in perfect health.
2. Armstrong almost put off seeing a doctor until it was too late.
3. He kept telling himself he would visit a doctor “after the next race.”
4. Armstrong had been ignoring symptoms related to his disease for some
time.
1-2-3-4
B. 3-2-4-1
C. 4-3-1-2**
D. 1-2-4-3
A.