About this Study Set
This study set covers English Grammar through
25 practice questions.
A collection of standard grammar questions covering parts of speech, syntax, and punctuation for middle school students. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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Middle School English Grammar Assessment study set below.
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1
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?
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A
The dog barked; loudly at the cat.
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B
I have a big exam tomorrow; I need to study tonight.
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C
She went to the store; but forgot her wallet.
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D
He likes apples; however, he hates pears.
2
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
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A
Although
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B
raining
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C
went
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D
walk
3
Which word in the following sentence is an abstract noun? 'Her bravery during the storm was inspiring.'
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A
storm
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B
bravery
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C
inspiring
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D
during
4
Which sentence uses the correct plural form of the word 'thief'?
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A
The thieves hid in the shadows.
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B
The thiefs hid in the shadows.
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C
The thiefes hid in the shadows.
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D
The thiefs hid in the shadows.
5
What is the function of the word 'quickly' in the sentence: 'The athlete ran quickly across the field.'
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A
Adjective
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B
Noun
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C
Adverb
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D
Pronoun
6
Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
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A
The chef prepared a delicious meal.
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B
The meal was prepared by the chef.
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C
The chef is cooking dinner now.
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D
The chef will serve the food soon.
7
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat slept under the old oak tree.'
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A
The cat slept
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B
under the old oak tree
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C
old oak tree
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D
slept under
8
Which of these words is a coordinating conjunction?
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A
Because
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B
Although
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C
And
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D
Since
9
Select the sentence that correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction.
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A
I wanted to go, but I was tired.
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B
I wanted to go but, I was tired.
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C
I wanted, to go but I was tired.
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D
I wanted to go but I was, tired.
10
What is the comparative form of the adjective 'happy'?
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A
Happyer
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B
More happy
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C
Happier
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D
Most happy
11
In the sentence 'The students finished their project,' what part of speech is 'their'?
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A
Adjective
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B
Possessive pronoun
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C
Personal pronoun
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D
Article
12
Which sentence uses the correct apostrophe for possession?
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A
The dogs' tails were wagging.
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B
The dog's tails were wagging.
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C
The dogs tails' were wagging.
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D
The dog's tails' were wagging.
13
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
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A
I like pizza and pasta.
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B
Because it was cold, I wore a coat.
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C
The sun shone brightly.
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D
He ran home and ate dinner.
14
What is the past participle of the verb 'to eat'?
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A
Ate
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B
Eaten
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C
Eating
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D
Eats
15
Identify the interrogative pronoun in the sentence: 'Who is coming to the party?'
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A
is
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B
coming
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C
Who
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D
party
16
Which word functions as an adjective in the sentence: 'The blue car drove past the house.'
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A
blue
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B
car
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C
drove
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D
house
17
What type of noun is 'Australia'?
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A
Common noun
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B
Abstract noun
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C
Proper noun
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D
Collective noun
18
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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A
Me and him went to the park.
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B
Him and I went to the park.
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C
He and I went to the park.
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D
He and me went to the park.
19
What is the superlative form of the adjective 'good'?
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A
Goodest
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B
Better
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C
Best
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D
More good
20
In the sentence 'She sang loudly,' what part of speech is 'sang'?
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A
Noun
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B
Verb
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C
Adverb
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D
Adjective
21
Which of the following is an example of an interjection?
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A
Wow
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B
Quickly
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C
Under
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D
Between
22
Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The boy kicked the ball.'
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A
The boy
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B
kicked
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C
the
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D
ball
23
Which sentence uses a collective noun?
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A
The team won the game.
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B
The boy ran fast.
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C
The sky is blue.
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D
She wrote a letter.
24
What tense is the sentence: 'They had finished the report before the deadline.'?
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A
Present perfect
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B
Past perfect
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C
Future perfect
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D
Simple past
25
Which word acts as a relative pronoun?
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A
Which
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B
Between
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C
And
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D
Since
