Grammar Quiz

Essential and Nonessential Clauses Quiz


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What is Skylar in this sentence?

My daughter Skylar is 7 years old.

A. Essential

B. Nonessential


The movie was emotional, and I was ____ by its message.

A. Affected

B. Effected


_______ in college now.

A. Your

B. You’re

C. Youre


Do you need a comma in this sentence?

At Montevallo students have small class sizes.

A. Yes

B. No


When you write with good grammar, you will go _____ in your career.

A. Farther

B. Further


You are _____ funny sometimes.

A. Two

B. To

C. Too


Is this the correct way to write this sentence?

The president of UM, Dr. John Stewart III, likes to speak to students.

A. Yes

B. No


Is this the correct way to write this sentence?

UM President Dr. John Stewart III likes speaking to students.

A. Yes

B. No


In this sentence, what is Beyonce?

Grammy-winning artist Beyonce is an icon.

A. Essential

B. Nonessential


Which of these needs to be offset by (surrounded by) commas?

A. Essential clauses, phrases

B. Nonessential clauses, phrases


She misplaced her phone, but she thinks ____ in the car.

A. Its

B. It’s

C. Its’


Which of these is needed to make the sentence make sense?

A. Essential clauses/phrases

B. Nonessential clauses/phrases


At ____ last meeting, the organization voted on a new board.

A. Its

B. It’s

C. Its’


What is Patrick in this sentence?

My husband, Patrick, is a big Alabama fan.

A. Essential

B. Nonessential


In this sentence, what is “Folklore”?

Taylor Swift’s album released in 2020, “Folklore”, includes many #1 hits.

A. Essential

B. Nonessential


How many commas are needed in this sentence?

The UM library called Carmichael Library is located on Bloch Street.

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3


I wish I had ______ homework to do today.

A. Less

B. Fewer


Do you need a comma in this sentence?

Because of small class sizes professors can work with students more one-on-one.

A. Yes

B. No


My friends are over _______.

A. They’re

B. Their

C. There


Use the correct word to fill in the blank:

________ my friends.

A. They’re

B. Their

C. There




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