MITS Grammar Pre-Test

Student's First Name

Student's Last Name

Identify the subject of this sentence: Steve and I are both fans of the Detroit Lions.

• Steve
• I
• Steve and I
• Detroit Lions

Identify the verb of this sentence: Fishing for trout is one of my brother's favorite hobbies.

• Fishing
• is
• trout
• favorite

Identify the type of word that is in ALL CAPS: She would not HAVE listened to Jerry's complaining.

• subject
• linking or helping verb
• main verb

Identify the type of word that is in ALL CAPS: SHE would not have listened to Jerry's complaining.

• subject
• linking or helping verb
• main verb

Identify the word group in bold as an independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase. After he submitted his time card, John expected to receive his paycheck.

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause
• Phrase

Identify the word group in boldfaced as an independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase. After he submitted his time card, John expected to receive his paycheck.

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause
• Phrase

Identify the word group in boldfaced as an independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase. Having finished early, John expected to go home for the day.

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause
• Phrase

Identify the word group in boldfaced as an independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase. You may watch television when you complete your chores.

• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause
• Phrase