Grammar Test: Adjective, Adverbs, Subjects, Prepositions

Name: English

Use may use any hand written notes on this test.

Write the corresponding question(s) that helps you to find the part of speech 1. Nouns:

2. Adjective:

3. Verb:

4. Adverb:

Adjectives modify______

Adverbs modify______

Create adjectives for the following nouns: 1. ______dog. 2. ______test. 3. ______homework. 4. ______Cheeseburger 5. ______game.

Add adverbs to the following verbs 1. He walks ______2. I ______study. 3. ______I will go to the store 4. I will take the trash ______. 5. She reads ______.

In the following sentences, underline the adverb and circle the adjectives:

1. The smart students quickly discovered that the quiz was not too hard.

2. I really like proving that I understand challenging grammar. 3. The red sunset is exceptionally beautiful.

4. I rarely go to the ice cream store.

5. I see the cute dog everywhere I go.

How do you find the subject of a sentence?

What do you do if the sentence is in the form of a question?

A subject can never be part of a ______

Find the subjects in the following sentences. Circle them.

1. The smart girl knew that she could past the test.

2. There are monkeys in the zoo down the street.

3. Have you ever heard of the man who ran to the store naked?

4. In New Mexico, people eat insane amounts of green chile.

Prepositions are always a part of a ______, which contain a ______and a ______.

Identify the prepositional phrases in the sentences below. Put them in parentheses.

1. It is a good thing that he can swim like a fish because he is on the swim team.

2. In December, I will ski everyday on the mountain because I will not be in school.

3. In some cultures people wear hundreds of necklaces on their necks in order to lengthen their necks.

4. On the table there is a cup with coffee in it. In the following sentences, identify as many parts of speech as possible. Create a symbol key if necessary. Step 1: Begin by finding the prepositional phrases and put them in (parentheses) Step 2: find the verbs and put a squiggly line beneath it. Put A for action, L for linking, H for Helping and PP for past particle. Step 3: Using the verb to help you, find the subject. Underline it twice. Step 4: Find the adjectives. Circle them Step 5. Find the adverbs. Underline them once Step 6: Find the pronouns. Put them in a box and number them (1= personal, 2= possessive, 3= reflexive, 4=demonstrative, 5=interrogative, 6=relative, 7=indefinite)

1. I work really hard in this class because I know that it will help me.

2. All students are smart and capable of learning if they have the right mindset.

3. During class on Tuesday, I will write a brilliant essay because I will

thoughtfully prepare over the weekend.

4. I know that when I am struggling in class or on my homework I can always ask for help.