FIRST NINE WEEK’S BENCHMARK REVIEW



FIRST NINE WEEK’S BENCHMARK REVIEW KEY

Directions: Define the following words using your textbook, graphic organizers, foldables, or memory. Additionally, give at least two examples of each defined term except for #22 - #30.

1. Common Noun 12. Intensive Pronoun 23. Dynasty

2. Proper Noun 13. Interrogative Pronoun (list all five) 24. Foretaste

3. Concrete Noun 14. Indefinite Pronouns (list them all---yes all!) 25. Germinate

4. Abstract Noun 15. Expository Writing 26. Insinuate

5. Collective Noun 16. Action Verb 27. Interminable

6. Compound Noun 17. Linking Verb 28. Sullen

7. Possessive Noun 18. Transitive Verb 29. Trivial

8. Personal Pronoun 19. Intransitive Verb 30. Vicious

9. Antecedent 20. Verb Phrase .

10. Possessive Pronoun 21. Helping Verb

11. Reflexive Pronoun 22. Adjacent

Directions: Underline all of the nouns in the following sentences. Decide if each noun is Proper or Common. Above each noun, write P for Proper and C for Common.

1. Liz Chavez spoke about computers to a large audience. P,C,C

2. The Acme Corporation sent a panel of experts to the meeting. P,C,C,C

3. A majority of the group met with the young women. C,C,C

4. Gerry Austin told our committee many interesting facts. P,C,C

5. The office force learned about new careers in computers. C,C,C

6. In 1950, there were only about 100 computers in the world. P,C,C

7. Computers once weighed 30 tons and occupied warehouses. C,C,C

8. Today millions of machines are in use. C,C,C

9. The weight of some computers is three pounds. C,C,C

10. The staff knows machines come in all sizes and pounds. C,C,C,C

Directions: Underline all of the nouns in the following sentences. Decide if each noun is Concrete or Abstract. Above each noun, write C for Concrete and A for Abstract.

1. The class heard interesting facts about the Presidents of the United States. C,A,C

2. Thoughtfulness is always appreciated. A

3. Rashida wants us to make compassion a priority. C,A,A

4. Miss Robb told the group about our leaders. C,C,C

5. A panel of students discussed many historical facts. C,C,A

6. Jealousy can be extremely destructive. A

Directions: Locate and underline each sentence’s collective noun (COL), compound noun (COMP), and/or possessive noun (POS).

1. A flock of geese flew over the lake. COL 4. The class all received passing grades. COL

2. The baby sitter will arrive at 6:P 5. His brother-in-law was in a car accident Friday night.

3. Bradley’s dirty jersey was in the hamper. POS COMP

4. The class all received passing grades. COL

Directions: Underline the pronoun in the following sentences. Then label each pronouns as PER for personal, POS for possessive, or INT for interrogative.

1. My bicycle is smaller than yours. POS 6. What is in the casserole? INT

2. Which piece of cake do you want? INT. PER7. Who are you speaking to that way on my telephone? INT, PER, POS 3. I have two dogs, a cat, and three goldfish. PER 8. They had trouble with their car this morning. PER POS

4. Shall we go along with her idea? PER POS 9. I think pronouns are awesome! PER

5. Will you help me with the dishes, please? PER, PER 10. His shirt was new, but it smelled kind of funny. POS PER

Directions: Decide if the underlined word is a reflexive pronoun or an intensive pronoun. Write your answer to the right of each sentence.

1.  Richey made these tacos himself. I __________________

2.  Brittany wrote herself a note as a reminder. R __________________

3.  The rescuers did not consider themselves heroes. R __________________

4.  Amelia designed the costumes herself. I __________________

5.  I myself sold more than fifty tickets for the talent show. I __________________

Directions: Underline the indefinite pronoun in each sentence. Label each “S” for singular, “P” for plural, or “B” for both. If the sentence is both singular and plural, underline the object of the preposition that tells whether it is singular or plural.

1. Few of the students voted in their student council elections. P

2. Everybody checked his or her homework for ten points. S

3. All of the teams missed their workout do to the rain. B/P

4. Both of the explorers carved their name in the tree. P

5. Somebody left her purse in my class this morning. S

Directions: Write the action verb in each sentence, label it "T" for transitive or "I" for Intransitive, write the object if it is transitive, and label it "M" for mental or "P" for physical.

|Sentence |A.V. |T/I |Object |M/P |

|1. My best friend walks one mile everyday. |WALKS |T |MILE |P |

|2. Amanda thinks about her boyfriend often. |THINKS |I | |M |

|3. The eighth graders collected money for the charity. |COLLECTED |T |MONEY |P |

|4. The girls dream of Tom Cruise. |DREAM |I | |M |

|5. Josh's band plays every song loudly. |PLAYS |T |SONGS |P |

Directions: Underline the linking verb in each sentence and draw an arrow between the words being linked.

1. I am happy today. 4. My neighbor's name is Whoopi Goldberg.

2. Your idea sounds great. 5. English is my favorite subject.

3. Lindsey seems sick.

Directions : Underline the verb in each sentence and write Action or Linking on the blank.

1. The flower smells sweet. L ____________________

2. Josh smells the pizza from the other room. A ____________________

3. Taylor tastes the tacos for the chef. A ____________________

4. The pizza tastes delicious. L ____________________

5. The police sounded the alarm signaling an emergency. A ____________________

Directions : Underline the verb phrase in each sentence once, underline the main verb twice, and circle the helping verb.

1. Abby's mom should be making her costume for the party. 4. He must have been leaving when I called.

2. Did the university receive my application? 5. I must always arrive on time to school

3. Robots are replacing people in some factories.

Directions: Follow the directions below concerning The Pigman. (Answers will vary)

1. List five adjectives (a word that modifies or describes) to describe John. Conlan.

2. List five adjectives (a word that modifies or describes) to describe Lorriane Jenson.

3. List five adjectives (a word that modifies or describes) to describe Angelo Pignati.

4. List three adjectives (a word that modifies or describes) to describe BoBo.

5. List three adjectives (a word that modifies or describes) to describe Mrs. Conlen (John’s mother).

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