Unit 4 Grammar Pretest- Doorenbos

Which sentence demonstrates proper parallel structure?

• a) Sarah enjoys hiking, swimming, and reads books.
• b) Mark not only enjoys playing the guitar but also to sing.
• c) Emily likes to bake cookies, knitting, and painting.
• d) Jack is skilled at playing the piano, composing music, and singing.

Identify the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly:

• a) The project requires attention to detail, managing time effectively, and problem-solving skills.
• b) She enjoys cooking, to paint, and writing poems.
• c) Running, writing stories, and a love for skiing are his hobbies.
• d) Maria's goals are to travel, learning new languages, and to volunteer.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure?

• a) He needed to focus on improving his diet, exercising more, and sleeping better.

• b) They planned to visit Paris, going on a cruise, and exploring the mountains.
• c) Jenna likes jogging, to bike, and hiking on weekends.
• d) Sam enjoys reading, writing, and to play the guitar.

Identify the correct usage of "there," "their," or "they're":

• a) The students handed in there assignments promptly.
• b) Their going to the concert tonight.
• c) They're going to be late if they don't hurry.
• d) The cat chased there tails all afternoon.

Choose the sentence that uses "its" or "it's" correctly:

• a) The dog wagged it's tail happily.
• b) Its important to lock the door before leaving.
• c) The company is known for it's innovative products.
• d) The bird built its nest in the tree.

Find the correct usage of "our" or "are":

• a) Our going to the game tonight.
• b) The kids are excited for the upcoming holiday.
• c) Please bring are books to the library.
• d) The students our looking forward to our school trip.

How does the sentence structure affect the emphasis in the following sentence: "With a loud crash, the dishes fell to the floor"?

• a) The adjective "loud" emphasizes the dishes.
• b) The verb "fell" is emphasized by the structure.
• c) The syntax doesn't impact the sentence's emphasis.
• d) The prepositional phrase "to the floor" is emphasized.

Which sentence best demonstrates a compound sentence structure?

• a) "The cat slept soundly on the couch."
• b) "The dog barked when the doorbell rang."
• c) "She likes to read books and write stories."
• d) "After school, we went to the park for a picnic."