Name:___________________________________________
Period:______
Grammar Quiz: English 1 & 2
Part I: Determining Parts of Speech—For each of the following questions, label the
word in italics as a Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, or Preposition . (Write N for noun,
V for verb, Adj for adjective, Adv for adverb, and P for preposition.)
1. ____ In thirty years following the Civil War, millions of longhorn cattle were
driven over long trails from ranches in Texas and Kansas.
2. ____ When the drive was over, the cattle were shipped to northern cities to meet
the need for hides, meat, and tallow.
3. ____ During this period, the cowboy became an American hero.
4. ____ Novels and magazine articles glorified life on the range.
5. ____ Cowboys who rode the range, however, endured many hardships.
6. ____ The first chuck wagons were often pulled by oxen.
7. ____ These were later replaced by mules or horses.
8. ____ The cook not only prepared meals but also served as a barber.
9. ____ Details of life on the trail are shown in the paintings of Charles M. Russell,
which became quite popular.
10. ____ His paintings show that cowboys worked unbelievably hard, but they also
enjoyed many light moments.
Part II: Sentence or Sentence Fragment? Write S if the sentences are in fact
complete and F if the sentence is a fragment.
11. ____ She opened the door and let us into her home.
12. ____ Not realizing at the time that we would never enter that door in her home
again.
13. ____ As Christmas grows near, I find myself looking back into my childhood days
at fun-filled times of snowball fights.
14. ____ Making up his mind quickly.
15. ____ Jim ordered two dozen red roses for his wife.
16. ____ Hoping she would accept his apology.
17. ____ They were all having a fun time.
18. ____ Although it only attained a speed of about twelve miles an hour.
19. ____ My old rowboat with its three-horsepower motor seemed like a high-speed
job to me.
Part III: Adjective or Adverb? Identify the word in italics as an adjective or adverb.
20.____ We have some strange people living next door to us.
21.____ Every time we would let our dog out, they immediately called the police.
22.____ I scarcely have time to get him off the leash before the cops show up.
23.____ He needs time to run free because he is such a young dog.
24.____ We really do have an unusually large yard.
Part IV: Parts of a Sentence—Identify the bold word in each of the following
sentences as the Subject, Verb, or Direct Object.
25.____ People who travel abroad usually visit the Tower of London.
26.____ The Tower formerly served as a fortress, and troops are still stationed in it
today.
27.____ The three gates of the tower are securely locked by the Chief Warder.
28.____ An escort is especially assigned for the ceremony.
29.____ The escort walks alongside the Warder, and the Warder carefully hands the
escort his staff as he locks the gate.
30.____ After the ceremony, the Chief Warder carries the keys to the queen’s house
Name:___________________________________________ Date:__________ Hour:______
English 202
Grammar Unit 1—TEST
Part I: Determining Parts of Speech—For each of the following questions, label the word in
italics as a Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, or Preposition by filling in the corresponding boxes.
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
E. Preposition
1. In thirty years following the Civil War, millions of longhorn cattle were driven over long
trails from ranches in Texas and Kansas. C
2. When the drive was over, the cattle were shipped to northern cities to meet the need for
hides, meat, and tallow. E
3. During this period, the cowboy became an American hero. E
4. Novels and magazine articles glorified life on the range. C.
5. Cowboys who rode the range, however, endured many hardships. B
6. Even on unusually long drives, the cowboy spent most of his time in the saddle. D
7. There were few comforts on the trail. A
8. In fact, on two early drives, each cowboy cooked for himself. C
9. Some improvement came after Goodnight put together the first chuck wagon. A
10. A hinged lid swung down to form a simple but complete kitchen. B
11. The first chuck wagons were often pulled by oxen. D
12. These were later replaced by mules or horses. E
13. The cook not only prepared meals but also served as a barber. B
14. Details of life on the trail are shown in the paintings of Charles M. Russell, which
became quite popular. E
15. His paintings show that cowboys worked unbelievably hard, but they also enjoyed many
light moments. D
16. Most of the cowhands who took part in the historic cattle drives remain nameless. A
17. In spite of their anonymity, cowboys have added color to our history. A
18. Moreover, they were instrumental in opening tails used by the brave men and women
who settled the frontiers. C
19. Railroads soon began to crisscross the country, ending the cowboy’s way of life. D
20. Nevertheless, the bravery and independence of the cowboy continue to stir the
imagination. A
Part II: Adjective or Adverb? Identify the word in italics as an adjective or adverb.
A. Adjective
B. Adverb
21. We have some strange people living next door to us.
22. Every time we let our dog out, they immediately call the police.
23. I scarcely have time to get him off the leash before the cops show up.
24. He needs time to run free because he is such a young dog.
25. We really do have an unusually large yard.
Part III: Prepositional Phrases—Each of the following sentences contains a prepositional
phrase. Label each prepositional phrase as an Adjective or an Adverb.
A. Adjective
B. Adverb
26. I have read many Sherlock Holmes books by Arthur Conan Doyle.
26. Dr. Watson is the friend of the famous detective.
27. One story even appears in my literature book.
28. Inside the story, the reader can find many clues to solve the mystery.
29. I was delighted with the story’s outcome.
Part IV: Direct Object or Predicate Noun? In each of the following sentences label the word
in italics as a Direct Object or a Predicate Noun.
A. Direct Object
B. Predicate Noun
30. I recently bought my oldest son a new car for his birthday.
31. He was one very excited young man when he laid his eyes on that car..
32. I threw the door open and proudly displayed the interior.
33. He eagerly grabbed the keys from my hands.
34. I just might become the father of the year.
Part V: Parts of a Sentence—Identify the italicized word in each of the following sentences as
the Subject, Verb, Direct Object, Indirect Object, Predicate Noun, or Predicate Adjective.
A. Subject
B. Verb
C. Direct Object
D. Indirect Object
E. Predicate Noun
AB. Predicate Adjective
36. People who travel abroad usually visit the Tower of London. C
37. The Tower, which was first built by William the Conqueror, is one of the most famous
landmarks of London E
38. The Tower formerly served as a fortress, and troops are still stationed in it today. A
39. A special ceremony called “The Ceremony of the Keys” is performed nightly. B
40. The three gates of the tower are securely locked by the Chief Warder. A
41. An escort is especially assigned for the ceremony. B
42. The escort walks alongside the Warder, and the Warder carefully hands the escort his staff
as he locks the gate. D
43. After the ceremony, the Chief Warder carries the keys to the queen’s house. C
44. The entire event is quite spectacular. AB
45. The Ceremony of the Keys is not the only ritual at the Tower. E
46. Soldiers at the Tower often fire royal salutes in recognition of important occasions. C
47. At the coronation of a king or queen, a sixty-two-gun salute is fired. A
48. The ravens are the oldest residents of the tower. E
49. Legend claims that the Tower will fall if the ravens ever leave. B
50. The ravens’ presence is sometimes annoying, but it is still necessary. AB