Basic Grammar and Usage—Use Basic Sentence Patterns—RIT 191-200
1. Which is a complete sentence?
a.
b.
c.
d.
At the party, the band played songs.
On the way to Idaho for the holiday.
After dinner but before going to bed.
The care swerving around the corner.
2. Which two sentences are correct?
A)
B)
C)
D)
A beautiful baby smiling at us.
A man identified himself as a C.I.A. Agent.
A severe winter storm raged for more than a day.
Near the ledge by the window in the living room.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A, B
B, C
A, D
C, D
3. Which ending makes a complete sentence?
My uncle ___________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
on my mother’s side.
from El Paso, Texas.
arrived after a long trip.
in the blue striped suit.
4. Which is a complete sentence?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Since my last visit.
A policeman standing on the corner.
Between you and me.
Olivia smiled.
5. Which is NOT a simple sentence?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The old barn almost collapsed.
The students located the media center.
Although I like the snow, I hate the cold.
Many traveled to the local zoo.
6. ________ swerved ________ around the corner ________.
A
B
C
How can you make a complete sentence?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Put the words the car in space A.
Put the word clear in space B.
Put the words in a hurry in space C.
Put the word and in space A.
7. Which sentence has the simple subject underlined?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The bunny feels cuddly.
The bunny feels cuddly.
The bunny feels cuddly.
The bunny feels cuddly.
8. Which are complete sentences?
9.
A)
B)
C)
D)
What did you do today?
Today is my birthday!
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
I want to build a sand castle.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A, B, D
A, B, C
B, C, D
A, C, D
A)
B)
C)
D)
In the haunted house the people were frightened.
The people frightened others in the haunted house.
The others frightened people in the haunted house.
The people were frightened in the haunted house.
Which two sentences mean exactly the same thing?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A and B
A and D
B and C
B and D
10. Which group of words is a complete sentence?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Although wolves were an endangered species.
Because the bear’s fur is so warm and soft.
After the dog bit me, I went to the doctor.
When the volunteers take care of the orphaned puppies.
11. Which sentence has the subject and predicate separated correctly?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Corn grows all over / the Midwest.
Corn grows all / over the Midwest.
Corn / grows all over the Midwest.
Corn grows / all over the Midwest.
12. Which sentence is NOT in normal word order?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Out the door ran two dogs, one cat, a tiny mouse, and a little boy.
The principal called the parent to thank her.
Many children played on the swings, slides, and climbing gym.
The angry businessman was late for his noon meeting.