Test #1
Place the appropriate
response in each blank. Select which answer corresponds to the problem of the
sentence.
F- fragment C- correct sentence CS- comma splice FS-
fused sentence
_____1. Set the alarm, and I'll study in the morning.
_____2. Swimming along the edge of the river where it is not deep.
_____3. First the horse trotted then he broke into a gallop.
_____4. He was a strange fellow, nevertheless I liked him.
_____5. After having read several articles in the newspaper about Canadians.
_____6. Our team lost yesterday therefore, they are out of the tournament.
_____7. Use a word five times, and you will remember it forever.
_____8. Having walked across campus all day without a break and being tired.
_____9. Suddenly the string broke and the beads bounced along the floor.
_____10. He put off writing the paper until the hour before class. of course, he didn't get it finished.
Choose the correct word to fit the sentence.
11. (Do, Does) rings really tell the age of the tree?
12. Americans (has, have) played baseball for many years.
13. The Great Gatsby (tell, tells) about a wealthy gentleman.
14. All the girls in our class (has, have) long hair.
15. John's hobbies (include, includes) collecting cards with bird imprints.
16. (Do, Does) bark burn well?
17. The Germans (are, is) renowned for their beer.
18. Jane (go, goes) to the soccer games but doesn't understand the rules.
19. Kayla (is, are) friendly.
20. I (was, is) so happy.
21. My room is filled with lots of things that (get, gets) in my way.
22. The attitude of the boys (is, are) cocky.
23. The situation in the south (is, are) rapidly becoming less important.
24. My friend Rachel always (forget, forgets) her key.
25. The two boys (play, plays) with each others toys.