REVIEW FOR THE FINAL TEST
A. Review:
1. simple sentences
2. compound sentences
3. complex sentences with Adjective clauses, adverbial clauses, noun clauses.
4. Sentence errors: fragment, comma splice, run-on
B. Format of the final test
Part 1: Match the halves ( 1-8) with other halves (A-G) to make correct sentences. Write
your answers in the box provided. (2 marks)
Part 2: Unscramble words to make complete sentences (8 questions). (2 marks)
Part 3: Write one more clause to complete each sentence (8 questions). (2 marks)
Part 4: Make a sentence with the given words. You are not allowed to change the word and
the order of the given words. Pay attention to the requested sentence types. (2 marks)
1. A negative simple past sentence
2. An affirmative future sentence
3. A question in present progressive tense
4. A compound sentence
5. A complex sentence
6. A simple sentence
7. A complex sentence with an adjective clause
8. An affirmative present sentence
Part 5: Identify Sentence Errors (8 questions) (2 marks):
Circle the type of error if there is one: run-on, fragment, comma splice, correct. Write the
Correction below if there’s an error.
C. Sample tests
Sample test 1
Part 1: Match the Halves (1-8) with the Other Halves (A-G) to Make Correct Sentences.
(2 marks)
Write your answers in the box provided.
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1. I have never been to Japan, A. because she had to prepare for an
2. She was studying for her exam, important test.
3. He didn't enjoy the movie, B. so we decided to stay inside.
4. We will go to the park tomorrow, C. but we haven't decided yet.
5. They are thinking of moving to D. and I really enjoy it.
another city, E. so we can't meet today.
6. I like to read books in my free time, F. but I hope to visit someday.
7. My brother plays football every G. and we will have a great time there.
weekend, H. for it wasn’t interesting.
8. The weather was cold and rainy
Your answers
1. F 2. A 3. H 4. G 5. C 6. D 7. E 8. B
Part 2: Unscramble the Words to Make Complete Sentences. (2 marks)
1. went / yesterday / I / to / the / park.
I went to the park yesterday.
2. enjoy / I / reading / morning / every / books.
I enjoy reading books every morning.
3. Maria / visiting / is / her / aunt / today.
Maria is visiting her aunt today.
4. want / to / I / school / go / tomorrow.
I want go to school tomorrow.
5. never / I / have / my / to / friends / invited / house.
I have never invited my friends to my house.
6. do / you/ what / weekend / this?
What do you do this weekend ?
7. was / weather / terrible / the / last / week.
The waeather was terrible last week.
8. you / like / to / help / with / me / this/Do?
Do you like to help me with this?
Part 3: Write One More Clause to Complete Each Sentence. (2 marks)
1. I was very tired, so i didn’t go to school.
2. She is going to the party tonight, because she wants to see her friends.
3. We couldn’t finish our homework, as we ran out of time.
4. They always have lunch at noon, unless they have a special event.
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5. I will call you tomorrow, to discuss our plans for the weekend.
6. He didn’t like the gift, even though it was very thoughtful.
7. The children were playing in the garden, while their parents watched from the porch.
8. I will travel to Paris next year, if i can save enough money for the trip.
Part 4: Make a Sentence with the Given Words. (2 marks)
You are not allowed to change the word order and the given words. Pay attention to the
requested sentence types.
1. Negative Simple Past Sentence: breakfast/
this morning
I didn’t have breakfast this morning.
2. Affirmative Future Sentence:
buy / next month
I will buy a new car next month.
3. Question in Present Progressive Tense:
you/right now
Are you studying right now?
4. Compound Sentence: study/go
I will study, and then I will go to the library.
5. Complex Sentence: because/ happy
I am happy because I passed my exam.
6. Simple Sentence: He / play
He plays tennis.
7. Complex Sentence with an Adjective
Clause:
book / interesting
The book that I read was interesting.
8. Affirmative Present Sentence:
They / work
They work at local bakery.
Part 5: Identify Sentence Errors (2 marks)
Circle the type of error if there is one: run-on, fragment, comma splice, correct. Write the
correction below if there’s an error.
1. She enjoys playing the piano, he likes to play guitar.
Error Type: comma splice
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Correction: She enjoys playing the piano, and he likes to play guitar.
2. Although it rained all day. We still went for a walk.
Error Type: Fragrment
Correction: Although it rained all day, we still went for a walk.
3. I need to go to the store I forgot to buy milk.
Error Type: Run-on
Correction: I need to go to the store because I forgot to buy milk.
4. The movie was long, however, it was very interesting.
Error Type: Comma splice
Correction: The movie was long; however, it was very interesting.
5. She studied for the exam. She didn't feel ready.
Error Type: Correct
Correction: ____________________________
6. My sister loves reading books, my brother prefers watching movies.
Error Type: Comma splice
Correction: My sister loves reading books, and my brother prefers watching movies.
7. We were going to go to the beach, but it started raining.
Error Type: Correct
Correction: ____________________________
8. There was a loud noise outside the window, and it woke me up.
Error Type: Correct
Correction: ____________________________
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Sample test 2
Part 1: Match the Halves (1-8) with the Other Halves (A-G) to Make Correct Sentences. (2
marks)
1. I have already seen that movie, A. so we didn’t have enough time to finish the
2. If it rains tomorrow, report.
3. She has been working hard lately, B. so I’ll not go to the cinema with my
4. I didn't understand the question, friends.
5. They are planning to visit Paris next C. because I didn’t study for the test.
summer, D. and I think it will be a great trip.
6. I usually take the bus to work, E. and she needs to relax a bit.
7. We were late for the meeting, F. yet he still went to work this morning.
8. John was tired after the long flight, G. but I took a taxi this morning.
H. I will stay at home.
Your answers
1. B 2. H 3. E 4. C 5. D 6. G 7. A 8. F
Part 2: Unscramble the Words to Make Complete Sentences. (2 marks)
1. friends / you / their / helping / are / your / with / homework?
Are you friends helping you with their homework.
2. always / does / do / she / homework / her / in / the / evening?
Does she always do her homework in the evening?
3. never / my / sister / likes / going / to / the / gym.
My sister never likes going to the gym.
4. we / book / the / will / hotel / next / week.
We will book the hotel next week.
5. we / lunch / everyday / together / the / office / at / have.
We have luch together at the office everyday.
6. you / never / met / I / before / have.
I have never met you before.
7. yesterday / I / forgot / to / my / homework / do.
I forgot to do my homework yesterday.
8. who / does / speak / English / she / to?
Who does she speak english to?
Part 3: Write One More Clause to Complete Each Sentence. (2 marks)
1. I’ve been working all day, so I’m really tired .
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2. She’s been feeling sick lately, which is why she missed school.
3. They were planning a surprise party for him, but they had to cancel it due to the weather.
4. We couldn’t go to the concert, because the tickets were sold out .
5. If we leave now, we might catch the beginning of the movie.
6. I usually go jogging in the morning, unless it’s raining .
7. The children were watching TV, while their parents prepared dinner.
8. He might come to the meeting, if he finished his work on time .
Part 4: Make a Sentence with the Given Words. (2 marks)
You are not allowed to change the word order and the given words. Pay attention to the
requested sentence types.
1. Negative Simple Past Sentence:
I / go
I didn’t go.
2. Affirmative Future Sentence:
we /get
We will get.
3. Question in Present Progressive Tense:
he / play / now
Is he playing now ?
4. Compound Sentence: studied / tired
I studied, and I left tired.
5. Complex Sentence:
because / tired / went
I went home because I was tired.
6. Simple Sentence:
book
I have a book.
7. Complex Sentence with an Adjective Clause: boy / that / sitting / talking
The boy that is talking.
8. Affirmative Present Sentence:
go / bus
I go buy bus
Part 5: Identify Sentence Errors. (2 marks)
Circle the type of error if there is one: run-on, fragment, comma splice, correct. Write the
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Correction below if there’s an error. "
1. The car broke down on the highway, we waited for help.
Error type: Comma splice
Correction: The car broke down on the highway, so we waited for help.
2. Running through the park this morning, I saw a fox.
Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
3. She wanted to go to the movies, but it was too late.
Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
4. After the meeting we went to lunch.
Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
5. I love reading books, especially mysteries they are exciting.
Error type: Comma splice
Correction: I love reading books, because especially mysteries they are exciting.
6. The sun was setting behind the mountains.
Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
7. When I was a child, I used to visit my grandparents every summer.
Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
8. We were planning to go to the beach, but it started raining.
Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
Sample Test 3
Part 1: Match the halves (1-8) with other halves (A-G) to make correct sentences. Write
your answers in the box provided. (2 marks)
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1-8 A-G
1. I have never been to Paris, A. but we’ll try to finish it on time.
2. He wasn’t happy with the results, B. because it’s always so crowded.
C. and we will celebrate my birthday
3. She couldn’t attend the meeting,
together.
4. They decided to leave early, D. so they went for a walk in the park.
5. I’m thinking of buying a new car, E. because she had a prior commitment.
6. We have a lot of homework, F. but I can’t decide which model to choose.
7. My friends are meeting me at the G. since the event was running behind
restaurant, schedule."
8. It was a wonderful day, H. because he had expected a higher score.
Your answers
1. B 2. H 3. E 4. G 5. F 6. A 7. C 8. D
Part 2: Unscramble words to make complete sentences. (2 marks)
1. these / very / days. / she / has / busy / been
She has been very busy these days.
2. have / always / I / lunch / late. / to / tend
I tend to have lunch late.
3. are / watching / they / the / movie / now.
They are watching the movie now.
4. finished / have / they / the / homework / already
They have already finished the homework.
5. she / not / has / met / yet. / him
She has not met him yet.
6. was / cooking / I / while / he / was / dinner/ cleaning/ the house.
I was cooking dinner while he was cleaning the house.
7. are / party / birthday / a / we / tomorrow. / planning
We are planning a birthday party tommorrow.
8. run / I / five / miles / every / morning. / usually
I usually run five miles every morning.
Part 3: Write one more clause to complete each sentence. (2 marks)
1. She didn’t go to the concert, because she was feeling unwell.
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2. I will call you when I arrive at home.
3. The team played well, but they still lost the game.
4. He started feeling sick, so he decided to go home early.
5. I think this restaurant is great, especially because of its friendly stalf.
6. They are coming to the party tonight, and I can’t wait to see them.
7. Although the weather was bad, we decided to go for a hike anyway.
8. I have been waiting for two hours, and I am starting to get frustrated.
Part 4: Make a sentence with the given words. You are not allowed to change the word and
the order of the given words. Pay attention to the requested sentence types. (2 marks)
1. A negative simple past sentence
school / yesterday
She didn’t to go school yesterday.
2. An affirmative future sentence She
/ finish
She will finish her project tommorow.
3. A question in present progressive
tense do / now
What are you doing now?
4. A compound sentence read /
watch / movies
I likes to read books, and I also enjoy
watching movies
5. A complex sentence go / because /
study
I will go to the library because I
need to study.
6. A simple sentence run
I run every morning.
7. A complex sentence with an
adjective clause student / who / kind
She is a student who is very kind.
8. An affirmative present sentence
have / lunch /
I have lunch at noon.
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Part 5: Identify Sentence Errors. (2 marks)
Circle the type of error if there is one: run-on, fragment, comma splice, correct. Write the
correction below if there’s an error.
1. I was tired, I went to bed early.
Error type: Comma splice
Correction: I was tired, so I went to bed early.
2. The rain started, we took an umbrella.
Error type: Comma splice
Correction: The rain started, so we took an umbrella.
3. She loves playing tennis she practices every weekend.
Error type: Run-on
Correction: She loves playing tennis, and she practices every weekend.
4. After finishing his homework.
Error type: Fragment
Correction: After finishing his homework, he went out to play.
5. They decided to go out for dinner, but they changed their mind.
Error type:Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
6. We have been working hard, so we deserve a break.
Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
7. I will call you when I arrive at the airport.
Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
8. She likes reading books and listening to music.
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Error type: Correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
Sample Test 4
Part 1: Match the halves (1-8) with other halves (A-G) to make correct sentences. Write
your answers in the box provided. (2 marks)
1-8 A-G
1. I enjoy going to the gym, A. so I decided to take a nap.
2. We were planning to visit the museum, B. but something urgent came up at work.
3. I haven’t seen Mark, C. because it was closed.
4. He always goes for a run D. since it helps me stay fit and healthy.
5. The director decided to postpone the E. but I heard he's been really busy with work
meeting, lately.
6. I was tired, F. and he rescheduled it for next week.
G. although the weather is often rainy in
7. He didn’t get the job,
summer.
8. I’ve been wanting to go on vacation, H. because he lacked the required experience.
Your answers
1. D 2. C 3. E 4. G 5. F 6. A 7. H 8. B
Part 2: Unscramble words to make complete sentences. (2 marks)
1. a / of / cup / coffee / morning. / I / drink / every
I drink a cup of coffee every morning.
2. has/ homework. / finished / he / his / already
He has already finished his homework.
3. weather / the/ is / today ./ hot
The weather is hot today.
4. waited / she / the / at / bus / stop / for / 30 minutes. / has
She has waited at the bus stop for 30 minutes.
5. to / are/ now / you / going / work?
Are you going to work now?
6. helped / the / her / teacher / with / the / homework.
The teacher helped hẻ with the homework.
7. I / watch / TV / after / work.
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I watch TV after work.
8. library / I / to / go / the / after / school
I go to the library after school.
Part 3: Write one more clause to complete each sentence. (2 marks)
1. If it rains tomorrow, I will stay indoors and read a book.
2. I will go shopping when I finished my homework.
3. He didn’t come to the party because he was feeling unwell.
4. She started reading although she was veruy tired.
5. I would love to travel to Japan, especilly during the cherry blossom season.
6. If I see her at the cafe, I will invite her join me for coffee.
7. Even though I studied a lot, I still felt nervous during the exam.
8. They were late because there was heavy traffic on the way
Part 4: Make a sentence with the given words. You are not allowed to change the word and
the order of the given words. Pay attention to the requested sentence types. (2 marks)
1. A negative simple past sentence
attend / meeting
I didn’t attend the meeting
2. An affirmative future sentence We
/ travel
We will travel next summer.
3. A question in present progressive
tense do / now
What are you doing now.
4. A compound sentence love / also /
like
I love ice cream, and I also like cake.
5. A complex sentence know / when /
arrive
I know when you will arrive.
6. A simple sentence sing
Sing and song.
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7. A complex sentence with an
adjective clause The / restaurant /
that /amazing
The restaurant that has amazing
food is my favourite.
8. An affirmative present sentence
lunch
I am having lunch.
Part 5: Identify Sentence Errors. (2 marks)
Circle the type of error if there is one: run-on, fragment, comma splice, correct. Write the
correction below if there’s an error.
1. He’s been studying all day, he needs a break.
Error type: comma splice
Correction: He’s been studying all day; he needs a break.
2. Although I like hiking. I don’t have time this weekend.
Error type: Fragment
Correction: Although I like hiking, I don’t have time this weekend
3. They went to the cinema, and they had dinner afterward.
Error type: correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
4. After we finish our work.
Error type: Fragment
Correction: After we finish our work, we can go home
5. She didn’t like the movie, so she left early.
Error type: correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
6. I’ve visited London, Paris, and Rome.
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Error type: correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
7. He was upset. He didn’t want to talk.
Error type: correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
8. I haven’t seen her in weeks, and I miss her so much.
Error type: correct
Correction: ___________________________________________
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