Simple Sentence Test A
Part
1: For each group of words, list “S” for sentence or “F” for fragment. (2 pts.
Each)
- We visited the White
House
- The White House in
Washington, D.C.
- Jim wrote his name in
the dust
- Fortunately, on the
last day of spring vacation
- Nobody understood
- Which project did you
work on
- Jean, the first in line
- The tightrope walker
high above the net
- He did not see
- Under the table in the
kitchen was the lost sneaker
Part
2: Rewrite each fragment, making it into a sentence. Words can be added, in
front of, behind, or amongst the words given. (4 pts. Each)
- Never before in my life
- The Irish elk, now
extinct
- George, the only
witness
- Raced down the street
- In the last inning of
the game
Part
3: Write the subject and verb for each sentence. (2 pts. Each answer.)
- Most students attended
the game last night.
- The moped by the curb
belongs to Gene.
- The man with the
mustache is my boss.
- After school yesterday,
I went to my guitar teacher’s house.
- The icy rain made the
street slippery.
- By the end of the movie,
Tom’s sides ached from laughter.
- A pack of wild dogs
roamed through the woods.
- The horse’s mane was
golden.
- A boat with a red sail
glided across the river.
- Without a thought for
her own safety, Jill dashed after him.
Part
4: Write the helper verb; then write the main verb. (2 pts. Each answer.)
- We will visit
Gettysburg on our trip.
- The long strike has
finally ended.
- I had never before seen
such a violent sea.
- Maybe we should help
them with the dishes.
- He might not have known
the answer.
Part
5: Write the subject and verb for each sentence. (2 pts. Each answer.)
- There are lockers
inside.
- Last night there was an
interesting program on television.
- Once there was a
blizzard on Easter.
- There have been several
accidents at that intersection.
- Here comes the exciting
part.
- Have you seen Sally
recently?
- Are there any
doughnuts?
- Behind the picture
above the table was a wall safe.
- Under the spotlight in
the center of the stage stood Frank.
- Tell Marta about your
idea for a party.
Part
6: For each sentence, write the direct object (DO) if any, and write the
indirect object (IO) if any. If there
is not an object, leave it blank. (1 pt. Each answer)
- I fed the cat some
leftover tuna.
- Please put me on your
mailing list.
- Mr. Lome gave me the
key to the gym.
- Did he sned you a
valentine?
- Alice had started on
her hike before dawn.
- Ben adjusted the meter
carefully.
Part
7: Decide whether the underlined word is a DO or a PW. (2 pts. Each)
- The boy looked Sam
in the eye.
- The daisies looked fresh
from the garden.
- Tom soon became a
formidable opponent.
- She defeated her opponent
effortlessly.
- Dad prepared the dinner.
- My favorite actor is John
Travolta.
- Joan interviewed him
for the school paper.
- Jake felt good
that morning.
Part
8: Write the compound parts in each sentence. Then write whether they are
Subjects, Verbs, Direct Objects, or Predicate Words. (2 pts. Each answer)
- Sally and Jordan are
planning the next issue of the paper.
- Alex plays football and
hockey.
- We taped posters,
pennants, and pictures to the walls.
- The mare whinnied and
tossed her head.
- The small lake was
clear and deep.
- Miners and smokers
often develop lung diseases.
- Did you bring the paint
and brushes?
- Have Cindy and Meg left
for school yet?