Simple Sentence Test B
Part
1: For each group of words, list “S” for sentence or “F” for fragment. (2 pts.
Each)
- Don’t go yet
- From beyond the wall
came a voice
- The bird on the highest
branch of the tree
- How much will a new one
cost
- Alfred Nobel, founder of
the famous Nobel prizes
- From two to four each
afternoon
- Silk is a strong
natural fiber
- I agree
- Over two hundred bones
in the human skeleton
- Paul took his
skateboard to the park
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)
- In the vacant lot on
the corner
- Redwoods, the tallest
living trees
- Is important to me
- During the storm
- Won the game
Part
3: Write the subject and verb for each sentence. (2 pts. Each answer.)
- My brother attends the
University of Rhode Island.
- The players on the
softball team thanked their coach.
- The butterfly in the
yard is a monarch.
- Toward the end of the
story, Jill guessed the outcome.
- In addition to
sandwiches, the cafeteria now serves salads.
- Tom spent last summer
at his aunt’s ranch.
- After dinner each
evening, Sharon practices the piano.
- The leash dragged on
the ground behind the dog.
- Fresh strawberries
taste delicious.
- Both bikes were in the
garage last night.
Part
4: Write the helper verb; then write the main verb. (2 pts. Each answer.)
- I should leave for my
guitar lesson.
- The film will still be
showing Friday.
- We have always visited
them on Thanksgiving.
- The pilot could not
have seen us.
- Alice hasn’t been
swimming for a while.
Part
5: Write the subject and verb for each sentence. (2 pts. Each answer.)
- There will be a meeting
after school today.
- Last year there was a
parade on the Fourth of July.
- Can you give me some
advice?
- After this scene comes
a short intermission.
- Here is the letter from
France.
- Are there bones in the
fish?
- On every wall hung
bright pennants.
- Give me a hint.
- Onto the field rushed
the team.
- Here is the main
entrance.
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)
- The chief gave the
reporter a scoop.
- I saw Susan at lunch
today.
- Did the operator give
you my message?
- Joyce sold her neighbor
two boxes of cookies.
- Our family eats dinner
early on Sundays.
- The plane landed
precisely on time.
Part
7: Decide whether the underlined word is a DO or a PW. (2 pts. Each)
- Spring is my favorite season
of the year.
- The sailor raised the telescope
to his eye.
- The spaghetti smells delicious.
- Seth has been a scout
for four years.
- Tina seemed distressed
this afternoon.
- A magician performed
some marvelous tricks.
- Does my suggestion
interest you?
- Photography can be an
expensive hobby.
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)
- Your mother phoned and
left a message.
- Behind our float
marched the band and the team.
- The organizers were
Lucille and Gina.
- You’ll find extra cups
and saucers on the top shelf.
- Did the thunder and
lightning frighten you?
- We have both a cat and
a dog.
- The meal was simple but
delicious.
- Go first and lead the
way.