L09NACTAK11_i-ii 2/21/08 3:16 PM Page i Fifth Course Chapter Tests with Answer Key Support for Warriner’s Handbook ᭿ ᭿ ᭿ ᭿ Grammar Usage Mechanics Sentences L09NACTAK11_i-ii 2/26/08 11:13 AM Page ii Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher Teachers using HOLT TRADITIONS may photocopy blackline masters in complete pages in sufficient quantities for classroom use only and not for resale HOLT, HRW, and the “Owl Design” are trademarks licensed to Holt, Rinehart and Winston, registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions Printed in the United States of America If you have received these materials as examination copies free of charge, Holt, Rinehart and Winston retains title to the materials and they may not be resold Resale of examination copies is strictly prohibited Possession of this publication in print format does not entitle users to convert this publication, or any portion of it, into electronic format ISBN 978-0-03-099848-5 ISBN 0-03-099848-4 179 12 11 10 09 08 ii N _P ChTst11_FM00i-iv-ca 12/5/01 9:56 M Page iii Table of Contents About These Tests iv Chapter Test: Parts of Speech Overview Chapter Test: The Parts of a Sentence .3 Chapter Test: The Phrase Chapter Test: The Clause Chapter Test: Agreement Chapter Test: Using Pronouns Correctly 11 Chapter Test: Clear Reference 13 Chapter Test: Using Verbs Correctly .15 Chapter Test: Using Modifiers Correctly 17 Chapter 10 Test: Placement of Modifiers 19 Chapter 11 Test: A Glossary of Usage .21 Chapter 12 Test: Capitalization 23 Chapter 13 Test: Punctuation End Marks and Commas 25 Chapter 14 Test: Punctuation Other Marks of Punctuation 27 Chapter 15 Test: Spelling .29 Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved Chapter 16 Test: Correcting Common Errors 31 Chapter 17 Test: Writing Clear Sentences 33 Chapter 18 Test: Combining Sentences .38 Chapter 19 Test: Improving Sentence Style .42 Answer Key 46 Answer Sheet, for tests in this booklet .53 Correcting Common Errors Answer Sheet, for tests in Chapter 16 of Warriner's Handbook .54 iii L09NACTAK11_i-ii 2/8/08 9:52 AM Page iv FOR THE TEACHER About These Tests This booklet contains chapter tests for the first nineteen chapters of the Fifth Course Warriner’s Handbook Each test, which is presented in the multiple-choice format of a standardized test, gives you a means for assessing your students’ grasp of key English-language conventions taught in grade eleven After you complete instruction on a specific chapter from Warriner’s Handbook, copy a class set of the corresponding chapter test and the appropriate answer sheet contained in this booklet; then, administer the test Answer Key When testing is complete, score each test by using the answer key at the back of this booklet For all tests, the answer key indicates the correct answers and provides useful references that tie these answers to the relevant Warriner’s Handbook instruction For the grammar, usage, and mechanics tests, the answer key also provides instructional references for all incorrect answer choices These references will help you pinpoint which skills and concepts students have mastered and which skilss and concepts need further attention Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved Tests iv N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:53 M Page NAME CLASS for CHAPTER DATE SCORE CHAPTER TEST page Parts of Speech Overview: Identification and Function DIRECTIONS Read each of the following sentences Then, choose the answer that identifies the part of speech of each underlined word or word group EXAMPLE Sea anemones are invertebrate marine animals that usually have colorful, petal-like tentacles A B C D noun pronoun verb adjective Answer A B C D My great-grandfather, who was a professional baseball player, demonstrated how to throw a fastball A B C D adverb preposition noun conjunction Did Elizabeth teach herself the name of every constellation visible in the Northern Hemisphere? A B C D interjection adjective preposition pronoun Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved Charlie might have been elected junior-class president, but he did not campaign at all the week before elections A verb B pronoun C conjunction D adjective Wow! Two peregrine falcons have constructed a nest on top of that skyscraper! A B C D adverb interjection noun preposition Some roots are covered with thin projections, called root hairs, that absorb water and nutrients A B C D adjective pronoun conjunction adverb Chapter Tests N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:53 M Page NAME CLASS for CHAPTER page DATE continued CHAPTER TEST Proudly tossing its head, the Arabian stallion trotted in front of the admiring judges A B C D interjection verb adverb noun If it were my choice, either Estella or Linda would be my partner in the salsa-dancing competition A B C D adverb preposition interjection conjunction According to wildlife biologists, many different reptiles, insects, and small mammals live on, around, and beneath sand dunes A pronoun B adverb C preposition D verb In the nineteenth century, Edmonia Lewis, who was African American and Ojibwa, created a marble sculpture of Cleopatra; this artwork, which was discovered in a storage yard during the 1970s, was exhibited at the Smithsonian A conjunction B noun C interjection D adjective 10 James is the student who yearns to be president of our school’s environmental club; he also wants to Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved supervise this year’s recycling drive A preposition B pronoun C adverb D verb HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:53 M Page NAME CLASS for CHAPTER DATE SCORE CHAPTER TEST page 30 The Parts of a Sentence: Subjects, Predicates, Complements DIRECTIONS Read each of the following sentences For items 1–4, choose the answer that identifies the kind of sentence For items 5–10, choose the answer that tells how the underlined word or words are used in the sentence EXAMPLES The hummingbird is hovering above the salvia plant in our backyard A declarative B interrogative C imperative D exclamatory Yes, Tyrone has a new band uniform A B C D verb subject direct object predicate nominative Answer Answer A B C A B C D D For warmblooded mammals, how is hibernation different from sleep? A B C D declarative interrogative imperative exclamatory How exciting it is that you were elected president of the junior student council! Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A B C D declarative interrogative imperative exclamatory Stretch slowly and thoroughly before beginning the triathlon tomorrow morning A B C D declarative interrogative imperative exclamatory Booker T Washington, who founded Tuskegee Institute, wrote the bestselling autobiography Up from Slavery A declarative B interrogative C imperative D exclamatory In this bright light, don’t the yellow ovals embroidered on that kimono resemble lemons? A B C D direct object subject predicate adjective indirect object Chapter Tests N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:53 M Page NAME CLASS for CHAPTER page 30 continued DATE CHAPTER TEST My neighbor, who is an accomplished gardener, showed me how to grow a young tree in the shape of a wreath A indirect object B objective complement C predicate nominative D predicate adjective Chicken mole, enchiladas, and carne asada are the names of recipes in my mother’s Mexican cookbook A B C D indirect object predicate adjective direct object predicate nominative Struggling against the wind, its wings flapping for balance, the robin fed the hatchlings worms A B C D predicate nominative direct object verb indirect object Do you agree that Sue’s favorite artists, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, were innovative and insightful? A B C D verb predicate adjective subject predicate nominative 10 Everyone on the girls’ soccer team considers the coach a hero predicate nominative objective complement direct object indirect object Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A B C D HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:53 M Page NAME CLASS for CHAPTER DATE SCORE CHAPTER TEST page 52 The Phrase: Kinds of Phrases and Their Functions DIRECTIONS Read each sentence, and look at the underlined phrase Then, choose the answer that identifies the type of phrase Do not separately identify a prepositional phrase that is part of a larger phrase EXAMPLE Scott Joplin, an African American pianist and composer from Texas, is considered one of the lead- ing composers of ragtime music A prepositional phrase B participial phrase C gerund phrase D appositive phrase Answer A B C D After the blizzard, the willow trees were covered with shimmering ice A B C D infinitive phrase participial phrase gerund phrase prepositional phrase Tired but exhilarated, the swimmer reached the French side of the English Channel Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A B C D gerund phrase infinitive phrase prepositional phrase participial phrase To prepare for her trip to Guatemala, Luisa studied books about the country’s complicated history A B C D participial phrase gerund phrase infinitive phrase prepositional phrase Although my cat, a Cornish Rex, appears almost hairless, she actually has a coat of soft, translucent fuzz A B C D appositive phrase gerund phrase prepositional phrase participial phrase My grandmother’s favorite hobby is gardening in her hothouse A B C D gerund phrase participial phrase infinitive phrase prepositional phrase Chapter Tests N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:53 M Page NAME CLASS for CHAPTER page 52 DATE continued CHAPTER TEST “There are several types of spore cases,” insisted the botanist, “on the fossils of those prehistoric ferns.” A B C D prepositional phrase participial phrase gerund phrase appositive phrase Because of hockey practice, Christopher is unable to go to the movies with us on Saturday A B C D participial phrase gerund phrase infinitive phrase prepositional phrase A versatile creature, the walking catfish can survive for a time out of water A B C D gerund phrase appositive phrase prepositional phrase participial phrase The guitarist, strumming my favorite folk song, crossed the stage and approached the microphone A B C D participial phrase gerund phrase infinitive phrase prepositional phrase 10 Juggling balls, hoops, and other items is a difficult but essential skill for most professional circus clowns appositive phrase gerund phrase prepositional phrase participial phrase Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A B C D HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course M Page 40 NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 18 12 page 458 continued Many people are fascinated with tornadoes Tornadoes cause widespread destruction CHAPTER TEST 15 A Because many people are fascinated with them tornadoes cause widespread destruction B DATE The peak season for tornadoes is from late spring to early summer Tornadoes can form any time of the year A Forming any time of the year, the peak season for tornadoes is from late spring to early summer Many people are fascinated with tornadoes, which cause widespread destruction B C Causing widespread destruction, many people are fascinated with tornadoes The peak season for tornadoes is from late spring to early summer; therefore, tornadoes can form any time of the year D Many people are fascinated with tornadoes, they cause widespread destruction C The peak season for tornadoes is from late spring to early summer, but tornadoes can form any time of the year Tornadoes are fast and powerful They are also dangerous D Tornadoes can form any time of the year, or the peak season for tornadoes is from late spring to early summer 13 A Tornadoes are fast and powerful they are also dangerous B 16 Tornadoes are fast and powerful unless they are dangerous A A study called Project VORTEX took place in 1994–1995 C Tornadoes are fast and dangerous, however, they are powerful B D Tornadoes are fast, powerful, and dangerous 14 B People don’t know, however, how mysterious tornadoes start because people don’t know how they end C Tornadoes are mysterious; people don’t know how they start or end D Not knowing how mysterious tornadoes start, people know how they end A study took place in 1994–1995 but it was called Project VORTEX C Because Project VORTEX took place in 1994–1995, it was a study People don’t know how tornadoes start or how they end Tornadoes are mysterious A People don’t know how tornadoes start, yet people don’t know how they end mysteriously A study took place in 1994–1995 The study was called Project VORTEX D The study took place in 1994–1995, the study was called Project VORTEX 17 The data allowed scientists to test a number of their hypotheses The data were comprehensive A The data, which were comprehensive and allowed scientists to test a number of their hypotheses B Being comprehensive, scientists were allowed to test a number of their hypotheses with the data C The data allowed scientists to test a number of their comprehensive hypotheses D The comprehensive data allowed scientists to test a number of their hypotheses 40 HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:54 N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/7/01 1:31 PM Page 41 NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 18 18 page 458 continued There is a common explanation of how tornadoes form Warm, moist air from the south mixes with cold air from the north and dry air from the west A A common explanation of how tornadoes form is that warm, moist air from the south mixes with cold air from the north and dry air from the west B If warm, moist air from the south mixes with cold air from the north and dry air from the west, tornadoes form, that is a common explanation C How tornadoes form is commonly explained, and it is by mixing warm, moist air from the south with cold air from the north and dry air from the west D Forming from the mixture of warm, moist air from the south with cold air from the north and dry air from the west, this explanation of how tornadoes form is common Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved 19 DATE CHAPTER TEST 20 Tornado formation seems to be closely connected with thunderstorms that have a mesocyclone A mesocyclone is a rapidly rotating air mass within a thunderstorm A A mesocyclone is a rapidly rotating air mass within a thunderstorm; however, tornado formation seems to be closely connected with thunderstorms that have a mesocyclone B Tornado formation seems to be closely connected with thunderstorms that have a mesocyclone, a rapidly rotating air mass within a thunderstorm C Tornado formation seems to be closely connected with thunderstorms that have a mesocyclone, a mesocyclone is a rapidly rotating air mass within a thunderstorm D Although closely connected with tornado formation, a mesocyclone is a rapidly rotating air mass This situation is, in fact, the recipe for a thunderstorm Not every thunderstorm generates a tornado A This situation is, in fact, the recipe for a thunderstorm, not every thunderstorm generates a tornado B This situation is, in fact, the recipe for a thunderstorm because not every thunderstorm generates a tornado C This situation is, in fact, the recipe for a thunderstorm, but not every thunderstorm generates a tornado D Since this situation is, in fact, the recipe for a thunderstorm, not every thunderstorm generates a tornado Chapter Tests 41 N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:54 NAME M Page 42 CLASS for CHAPTER 19 DATE page 476 SCORE CHAPTER TEST Improving Sentence Style DIRECTIONS Choose the best answer for each of the following items For items 7–20, be sure to read the passage provided before choosing your answers In the following sentence, what word or group Which of the following shows the best way to of words is unnecessary? The mayor said that at this point in time, he was not able to answer the reporter’s question A not B The mayor said that C the reporter’s question D point in vary the beginning of this sentence? The children will be disappointed if you tell them they can’t go out to play A If you tell the children they can’t go out to play, they will be disappointed B Disappointed, you tell the children they can’t go out to play C Telling the children they can’t go out to play; you disappoint them D Told they can’t play, therefore, the children will be disappointed vary the beginning of this sentence? My cat purrs loudly and stretches when I pet her stomach A Petting my cat’s stomach, she purrs loudly and stretches B Purring loudly and stretching, I pet my cat’s stomach C My cat loudly purrs and stretches when I pet her stomach D When I pet my cat’s stomach, she purrs loudly and stretches Why does the following sentence need revi- sion? In spite of the fact that I trained hard, I didn’t finish the race A It is a fragment B It contains unnecessary words C It begins with a clause D It is a run-on Which of the following shows how the com- plicated words or expressions in this sentence could be replaced with more straightforward ones? The firstborn female offspring of my neighbors was accepted into law school A Change my neighbors to the residents of the property adjacent to ours B Change The firstborn female offspring of my neighbors to My neighbors’ oldest daughter C Change law school to educational institution of higher learning which specializes in instructing individuals wishing to practice law D Change was accepted to was granted entrance into What word or group of words in the following sentence needs to be replaced? Due to the fact that I am ill, I will not be able to attend the banquet A I am ill B the banquet C Due to the fact that D will not be able to attend 42 HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved Which of the following shows the best way to N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:54 M Page 43 NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 19 page 476 DATE continued CHAPTER TEST Visiting Nottingham Mention Robin Hood and people may think of Sherwood Forest They may remember Robin’s troubles with the Sheriff of Nottingham The fact is that the legend of Robin Hood is connected with Nottingham Many people visit Nottingham each year because of this connection You can see a statue of Robin Hood if you go there today The statue is a tourist attraction in Nottingham It stands at the gate of Nottingham Castle The sculptor placed a bow and arrow in the statue’s hands Robin Hood was noted for his skill as an archer If the truth be told, Nottingham has more to offer than its connection to a legend Two other points of interest are Nottingham Castle and Goose Fair 10 11 12 13 Nottingham Castle is an impressive sight It sits atop a rock outcropping Castle Rock, as it is aptly named, has had some sort of fortified dwelling on it since the eighth century The first castle was built in the eleventh century That structure was destroyed by fire The current structure was built in the 1670’s It houses a museum and an art gallery Many passages that run underground remain 14 15 16 17 18 Another attraction is Goose Fair It takes place in early October October is a fine time to visit Nottingham People have been flocking to Nottingham for Goose Fair since the thirteenth century The original fair was a livestock sale Geese were the primary animals sold That’s why it’s called Goose Fair Today, Goose Fair is a fair of bigger proportions than any other in England and appeals to the public at large Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved Which two sentences would read better if they were combined with a comma and the coordinating conjunction or? A Mention Robin Hood and people may think of Sherwood Forest They may remember Robin’s troubles with the Sheriff of Nottingham (lines 1–2) B The sculptor placed a bow and arrow in the statue’s hands Robin Hood was noted for his skill as an archer (lines 5–6) C The first castle was built in the eleventh century That structure was destroyed by fire (lines 10–11) D It houses a museum and an art gallery Many passages that run underground remain (lines 12–13) In the following sentence, what words should be deleted? The fact is that the legend of Robin Hood is connected with Nottingham (lines 2–3) A The fact B is C The fact is that D connected Which of the following shows the best way to vary the beginning of this sentence? You can see a statue of Robin Hood if you go there today (line 4) A If you go there today, you can see a statue of Robin Hood B Seeing a statue of Robin Hood, you can go there today C Today, you can see a statue of Robin Hood if you go there at this time D A statue of Robin Hood is what you can see if you go there today Chapter Tests 43 M Page 44 NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 19 page 476 continued 10 In the following sentence, what words should be deleted? If the truth be told, Nottingham has more to offer than its connection to a legend (lines 6–7) A has more to offer B Nottingham C If the truth be told CHAPTER TEST 13 Which of the following correctly uses a par- ticipial phrase to combine two sentences and to vary sentence beginnings without changing the meaning of the original sentences? A Connected with Nottingham, the legend of Robin Hood is a fact (lines 2–3) B D connection to a legend 11 Which sentences would read better if they were combined with the subordinating conjunction because? A It stands at the gate of Nottingham Castle The sculptor placed a bow and arrow in the statue’s hands (lines 5–6) B The sculptor placed a bow and arrow in the statue’s hands Robin Hood was noted for his skill as an archer (lines 5–6) C The first castle was built in the eleventh century That structure was destroyed by fire (lines 10–11) D It houses a museum and an art gallery Many passages that run underground remain (lines 12–13) 12 Which of the following sentences combines two sentences and varies sentence beginnings without changing the meaning of the original sentences? A To remember Robin’s troubles with the Sheriff of Nottingham, mention Robin Hood (lines 1–2) B 44 Because the legend of Robin Hood is connected with Nottingham, many people visit there each year (lines 2–4) DATE Noted for his skill as an archer, the sculptor placed a bow and arrow in the hands of Robin Hood’s statue (lines 5–6) C Sitting atop a rock outcropping, Nottingham Castle is an impressive sight (line 9) D Destroyed by fire, the current structure was built in the 1670’s (lines 11–12) 14 Which sentences would read better if they were combined with a comma and the coordinating conjunction but? A You can see a statue of Robin Hood if you go there today The statue is a tourist attraction in Nottingham (lines 4–5) B The first castle was built in the eleventh century That structure was destroyed by fire (lines 10–11) C The current structure was built in the 1670’s It houses a museum and an art gallery (lines 11–12) D Geese were the primary animals sold That’s why it’s called Goose Fair (lines 16–17) 15 Which of the following sentences varies sen- tence beginnings without changing the meaning of the original sentences? A Impressively, Nottingham Castle is a sight (line 9) C While it takes place in October, another attraction is Goose Fair (line 14) B First, the castle was built in the eleventh century (lines 10–11) D Being a fine time to visit, people have been flocking to Nottingham for Goose Fair since the thirteenth century (lines 14–16) C Currently, the structure was built in the 1670’s (lines 11–12) D Originally, the fair was a livestock sale (line 16) HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:54 N _P ChTst11_01-45 12/5/01 9:54 M Page 45 NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 19 page 476 continued 16 Which of the following sentences varies CHAPTER TEST 19 Which of the following varies sentence begin- sentence structure without changing the meaning of the original sentences? A Although it sits atop an impressive rock outcropping, Nottingham Castle is a sight (line 9) nings without changing the meaning of the original sentences? A The sculptor placed a bow and arrow in the statue’s hands Therefore, Robin Hood was noted for his skill as an archer (lines 5–6) B B The current structure, which houses a museum and an art gallery, was built in the 1670’s (lines 11–12) C Many passages that run underground remain, even though they house a museum and an art gallery (lines 12–13) D Geese were the primary animals sold at the original fair, called Goose Fair; however, it was a livestock sale (lines 16–17) 17 How could this sentence be revised to reduce wordiness? Many passages that run underground remain (lines 12–13) A Many passages running underground B Remaining underground passages run underground C Many underground passages remain D Many passages remain, and they are underground 18 Which of the following complex sentences Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved DATE varies sentence structure and most clearly expresses the meaning of the original sentences? A A tourist attraction in Nottingham, you can see a statue of Robin Hood if you go there today (lines 4–5) B Standing at the gate of Nottingham Castle, the statue is a tourist attraction (lines 4–5) C To see Nottingham Castle, sit atop a rock outcropping (line 9) D Another attraction is Goose Fair Consequently, it takes place in early October (line 14) 20 What would be the best way to revise this sen- tence? Today, Goose Fair is a fair of bigger proportions than any other in England and appeals to the public at large (lines 17–18) A Appealing to the public at large, Goose Fair is a fair bigger in proportion than any other in England B Today, Goose Fair, the biggest fair in England, appeals to everyone C Bigger in proportion than any other fair in England, Goose Fair appeals to the public at large D Today, Goose Fair is a large fair, even though it is appealing to everyone Though two other points of interest are Nottingham Castle and Goose Fair, Nottingham has more to offer than its connection to a legend (lines 6–8) C Whenever it takes place in October, it is a fine time to visit Nottingham (lines 14–15) D The fair was named Goose Fair because geese were the primary animals sold (lines 16–17) Chapter Tests 45 N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/5/01 9:55 M Page 46 Answer Key A black box around an answer choice indicates the correct answer The information in parentheses to the right of each answer choice indicates the rule number(s) or concept(s) in the Holt Handbook to which the answer choice corresponds Parts of Speech Overview (Identification and Function), p 1 A B C D (1e) (1f) (1a) (1g) A B C D (1h) (1c) (1f) (1b) A (1d) B (1b) C (1g) D (1c) A B C D (1e) (1h) (1a) (1f) A (1c) B (1b) C (1g) D (1e) A B C D (1h) (1d) (1e) (1a) A B C D (1e) (1f) (1h) (1g) A B C D (1b) (1e) (1f) (1d) 46 A B C D (1g) (1a) (1h) (1c) A B C D (2i) (2l) (2h) (2k) A (3g, h) B (3e, f) C (3i, j) D (3b, c, d) 10 A B C D (1f) (1b) (1e) (1d) A B C D (2k) (2h) (2a, d) (2i) A (3b, c) B (3e, f) C (3g, h) D (3k, l) A B C D (2a, d) (2l) (2a, b, c) (2k) A B C D (3e, f) (3g, h) (3i, j) (3b, c, d) (2k) (2j) (2h) (2i) A B C D (3g, h) (3k, l) (3b, c, d) (3e, f) Chapter The Parts of a Sentence (Subjects, Predicates, Complements), p A B C D (2m[1]) (2m[2]) (2m[3]) (2m[4]) A B C D (2m[1]) (2m[2]) (2m[3]) (2m[4]) A B C D (2m[1]) (2m[2]) (2m[3]) (2m[4]) A B C D (3i, j) (3e, f) (3g, h) (3b, d) A (2m[1]) B (2m[2]) C (2m[3]) D (2m[4]) A B C D (3g, h) (3i, j) (3b, c, d) (3e, f) A B C D A B C D (3e, f) (3g, h) (2i, j) (3b, c, d) A B C D (4h[1]) (4h[2]) (4h[3]) (4h[4]) A (3k, l) B (3g, h) C (3b, c, d) D (3e, f) A B C D (4h[1]) (4h[2]) (4h[3]) (4h[4]) (2h) (2b,c) (2l) (2i) A (2i) B (2j) C (2k) D (2l) 10 A B C D Chapter The Phrase (Kinds of Phrases and Their Functions), p A (3e, f) B (3g, h) C (3i, j) D (3b, c, d) 10 A B C D (3k, l) (3g, h) (3b, c, d) (3e, f) Chapter The Clause (Independent Clauses and Subordinate Clauses), p HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved Chapter N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/5/01 9:55 M Page 47 A black box around an answer choice indicates the correct answer The information in parentheses to the right of each answer choice indicates the rule number(s) or concept(s) in the Holt Handbook to which the answer choice corresponds A (4h[1]) B (4h[2]) C (4h[3]) D (4h[4]) A B C D A B C D (4b) (4f) (4d) (4e) A B C D (4b) (4f) (4d) (4e) A B C D Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved (4h[1]) (4h[2]) (4h[3]) (4h[4]) A B C D A B C D (4b) (4f) (4d) (4e) (4b) (4f) (4d) (4e) (4b) (4f) (4d) (4e) 10 A (4b) B (4f) C (4d) D (4e) Chapter Tests Chapter Agreement (Subject and Verb, Pronoun and Antecedent), p A B C D (5h) (5g) (5c, j) (5c) A B C D (5i) (5i) (5c, i) (5k) A (5l) B (5b) C (5o) D (5c) A B C D (5d[1]) (5e, s) (5f) (5c) A B C D (5c, d[1]) (5d[1], r[1]) (5p) (5c, d[1]) A B C D (5l) (5c) (5e) (5c) A B C D (5b[1]) (5l) (5l) (5r[1]) A B C D (5b) (5i) (5j) (5c) A B C D 10 A B C D (5n) (5n) (5c, d[1]) (5r) A B C D (6e) (6f) (6c) (6a) (5q) (5f, t) (5e) (5c) A B C D (6h) (6i) (6j) (6i) A B C D (6j) (6i) (6a, k) (6g, e) (6a) (6c) (6a, g) (6e) Chapter Using Pronouns Correctly (Case Forms of Pronouns), p 11 A B C D (6a) (6c) (6e) (6e) A B C D A B C D (6j) (6h) (6f) (6a) 10 A B C D A (6a, k) B (6c, i) C (Intensive Pronouns) D (6c; who, whom) A B C D (6b) (6c; who, whom) (6b) (6c) A B C D (6a; who, whom) (6a; who, whom) (6b) (6e) (6a, e) (6b; who, whom) (6a) (6a, f) Chapter Clear Reference (Pronouns and Antecedents), p.13 A B C D (7b) (7c) (7b) (7a) A B C D (7c) (7c) (7b) (7c) A B C D (7d) (7d) (7a) (7c) 47 N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/5/01 9:55 M Page 48 A black box around an answer choice indicates the correct answer The information in parentheses to the right of each answer choice indicates the rule number(s) or concept(s) in the Holt Handbook to which the answer choice corresponds A B C D (8c, o[2]) (8f[2]) (8f[1], k) (8o[2]) A B C D (7e) (7d) (7a) (7c) A B C D (lie, lay) (lie, lay) (lie, lay) (lie, lay) A B C D (7c) (7c) (7d) (7e) A (sit, set) B (sit, set) C (sit, set) D (sit, set) A B C D (7e) (7c) (7a) (7c) A B C D A B C D (7c) (7b) (7d) (7a) A B C D A B C D (7e) (7d) (7a) (7c) 10 A B C D (7b) (7b) (7a) (7c) Chapter Using Verbs Correctly (Principal Parts,Tense, Voice, Mood), p 15 A B C D 48 (8g) (8f[1]) (8o[2]) (8f[2]) Chapter Using Modifiers Correctly (Forms and Uses of Adjectives and Adverbs; Comparison), p 17 A (Troublesome Modifiers) B (Troublesome Modifiers) C (Absolute Adjectives) D (9g) A B C D (9f) (9e) (9d) (Troublesome Modifiers) A B C D (9b) (9a, d) (9e) (Troublesome Modifiers) A (8f[2]) B (8e[2]) C (8e[2]) D (8p[2]) A B C D (9a) (9f) (9e) (9f) A B C D (8f[1]) (8c) (8b) (8c, f[1]) A B C D (8f[1]) (8k) (sat, set) (8g) A (9b) B (Irregular Comparison) C (Troublesome Modifiers) D (Troublesome Modifiers) 10 A B C D (raise, rise) (raise, rise) (raise, rise) (raise, rise) (8e[4]) (8l) (8g) (lie, lay) (8e[3], p[6]) (8f[1]) (8e[4]; n) (8o[2]) A (9f) B (9g) C (Troublesome Modifiers) D (9f) A B C D (9f) (9f) (9a) (9c[3]) A B C D (9e) (9e) (9e) (9d) A (9c[3]) B (9a) C (9g) D (9c[3]) 10 A (9e) B (Troublesome Modifiers) C (9c) D (9b) Chapter 10 Placement of Modifiers (Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers), p 19 A B C D (10a) (10a) (10c) (10c) A B C D (10c) (10a) (10c) (10c) A B C D (10c) (10a) (10a) (10a ) HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A (7a, b) B (7c) C (7c) D (7c) N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/20/01 3:07 M Page 49 A black box around an answer choice indicates the correct answer The information in parentheses to the right of each answer choice indicates the rule number(s) or concept(s) in the Holt Handbook to which the answer choice corresponds A B C D (10a) (10b) (10a) (10a) A B C D (10a) (10c) (10c) (10b) A B C D (10c) (10c) (10c) (10a) Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A (10c) B (10a) C (10c) D (10a) A B C D (10a) (10c) (10c) (10c) A B C D (10a) (10a) (10a) (10c) 10 A B C D (10a) (10c) (10a) (10a) Chapter Tests Chapter 11 A Glossary of Usage (Common Usage Problems), p 21 A (allusion, illusion) B (being as, being that) C (allusion, illusion) D (discover, invent) A (amount, number) B (at) C (amount, number) D (reason …, because [because]) A (don’t, doesn’t) B (Double Negative) C (Double Negative) D (a, an) A (Double Negative) B (of) C (Double Negative) D (some, somewhat) A B C D (than, then) (than, then) (than, then) (them) A (who, which, that) B (who, which, that) C (who, which, that) D (supposed to) A B C D (of) (of, off, off of) (of) (of, off, off of) A (he, she, it, they) B (hisself, theirself, theirselves) C (kind[s], sort[s], type[s]) D (had ought, hadn’t ought) 10 A (between, among) B (between, among) C (who, whom [page 137]) D (imply, infer) A (learn, teach) B (like, as if, as though) C (of) D (like, as if, as though) Chapter 12 Capitalization (Rules of Standard Usage), p 23 A B C D (12d[6]) (12d[2], d[5], f[2]) (12d[7]) (12d[2]) A (12d[4], e) B (12d[4], d[2]) C (12d[2]) D (12f[3]) A B C D (12d, f[3]) (12d[4], d[8]) (12e, f[3]) (12d[10]) A B C D (12d[2], d[9]) (12d[2], f[2]) (12f[1]) (12d[2]) A B C D (12d[2]) (12d[5], d[2]) (12d[2]) (12d[8]) A B C D (12d[4], d[5]) (12d[2], d[8]) (12d[8], f[2]) (12c, f[3]) A B C D (12d[2], d[5]) (12d[2], d[4]) (12d[5]) (12d[2], d[4], f[2]) A B C D (12d[4]) (12d[2]) (12d) (12f[2]) A B C D (12d[1]) (12d[1]) (12d[3]) (12d[1], d[9]) 49 N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/5/01 9:55 M Page 50 10 A B C D (12d) (12d[3]) (12d[2]) (12d[2]) Chapter 13 Punctuation (End Marks and Commas), p 25 A (13f) B (13a, j[1]) C (13c, j[3]) D (13b) A B C D (13l[3]) (13g, k[3]) (13l[2]) (13l[1]) A B C D (14s[5]) (14y) (14w) (14t) A B C D (15a) (15k[5]) (15k[4]) (15c) A B C D (13a, g) (13g, h) (13m) (13f, j[2]) A B C D (14w) (14y) (14s[3]) (14w, x) A B C D (15k[7]) (15k[8]) (15k[9]) (15l, k[10]) 10 A B C D (13f, k[2]) (13g) (13j[2]) (13j[1]) A B C D (14s[1]) (14s[2]) (14s[2]) (14t) A B C D (15k[11]) (15f) (15k[13]) (15k[7]) A B C D (15l) (15m) (15l) (15m) A B C D (15n) (15n) (15o) (15o) A B C D (13j[4]) (13j[2]) (13f[2]) (13j[3]) Chapter 14 A B C D (13i) (13i) (13i) (13l[1]) A (14a) B (14a) C (14a) D (14d) A B C D (13a, i) (13f) (13f) (13h) A B C D (14b) (14a) (14a) (14a) A B C D (13k[3]) (13i) (13k[2], f[1]) (13k[3]) A B C D (14e[3]) (14e[3]) (14e[1]) (14f[1]) A B C D (13g) (13f) (13m) (13i) A B C D (14d) (14h) (14h) (14h) A B C D (13g) (13h) (13j[2]) (13j[1]) A B C D (14g[1], g[2]) (14s[1]) (14j) (14e[3]) 50 Punctuation (Other Marks of Punctuation), p 27 A (14n[7], o) B (14k, n[7], o) C (14n, n[7]) D (14n[3]) 10 A B C D (14r) (14k) (14k, o) (14m, u) Chapter 15 Spelling (Improving Your Spelling), p 29 A B C D (15k[1]) (15a) (15c) (their, there, they’re) A B C D (15b) (15f) (15g) (15f) A B C D (15i) (15k[8]) (15d) (15k[2]) A (all together, altogether) B (brake, break) C (coarse, course) D (peace, piece) 10 A (stationary, stationery) B (than, then) C (complement, compliment) D (their, there, they’re) Chapter 16 Correcting Common Errors (Key Language Skills Review), p 31 HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A black box around an answer choice indicates the correct answer The information in parentheses to the right of each answer choice indicates the rule number(s) or concept(s) in the Holt Handbook to which the answer choice corresponds N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/5/01 9:55 M Page 51 A black box around an answer choice indicates the correct answer The information in parentheses to the right of each answer choice indicates the rule number(s) or concept(s) in the Holt Handbook to which the answer choice corresponds A B C D (5b[2], c) (5c, p, r[1]) (5g) (5d[3]) A B C D (8f[1]) (lie/lay) (8c, f[1]) (8c, f[2]) A B C D (6e) (6i) (who, whom) (6k) Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A (9f) B (9c [Irregular Comparison]) C (10a) D (10c) A (like, as) B (Double Negative [page 261]) C (of) D (bad, badly) A B C D (14k, s[1]) (14g[1]) (14s[2]) (14s[3]) A (13e [Geographical Terms]) B (13i) C (14s[1]) D (13g) A (13i, 14a) B (14e[1] [NOTE]) C (14g[1], 14e[1] Chapter Tests [appositive phrase]) [NOTE]) D (13k[3], j[4], 14a) A (15c) B (lead, led, lead; than, then) C (principal, principle) D (a lot) 10 A B C D (2a) (2a) (13j[2]; 14b) (14a) Chapter 17 Writing Clear Sentences, p 33 B (revising run-on sentences [fused; fixed by using a conjunction]) C (selecting appropriate subordinating conjunctions) 17 C (revising run-on sentences [comma splice; fixed with semicolon]) C (using parallel structure) 18 A (recognizing complete sentences) C (revising sentence fragments [subject]) 19 C (correcting faulty coordination) 20 B (using parallel structure) 10 B (revising run-on sentences [fused; fixed by using semicolon]) B (selecting appropriate subordinating conjunctions) B (revising sen12 tence fragments [prepositional phrase]) A (selecting appropriate coordinating conjunctions) D (revising run-on sentences [comma splice; fixed with subordinate clause]) 16 D (using parallel structure) A (recognizing complete sentences) C (revising sen11 tence fragments [subordinate clause]) appropriate subordinating conjuntions) 13 D (revising sentence fragments [compound verb]) 14 B (revising sentence fragments 15 B (using parallel structure) D (selecting Chapter 18 Combining Sentences, p 38 A (inserting words) B (subordinating ideas [adjective clause]) C (coordinating ideas [compound subject]) D (coordinating ideas [compound verb]) B (inserting participial phrases) 51 N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/5/01 9:55 M Page 52 A black box around an answer choice indicates the correct answer The information in parentheses to the right of each answer choice indicates the concept(s) in the Holt Handbook to which the answer choice corresponds B (inserting appositive phrases) 17 D (inserting words) 18 A (subordinating ideas [noun clause]) 19 C (subordinating ideas [adverb clause]) D (inserting words) 10 D (inserting participial phrases) 11 12 C (inserting prepositional phrases) B (subordinating ideas [adjective clause]) 13 D (inserting words) 14 15 C (coordinating ideas [semicolon]) C (coordinating ideas [compound sentence]) 16 A (inserting participial phrases) 52 20 C (coordinating ideas [compound sentence]) B (inserting appositive phrases) Chapter 19 Improving Sentence Style, p 42 A (varying sentence structure [compound sentence]) 10 D (varying sentence beginnings [clause]) 11 B (revising to reduce wordiness [unnecessary words]) 12 A (varying sentence beginnings [clause]) B (revising to reduce wordiness [eliminating pretentious language]) 14 16 B (varying sentence structure [complex sentence]) 17 C (revising to reduce wordiness [reducing clause to one word) C (revising to reduce wordiness [unnecessary words]) 13 C (revising to reduce wordiness [unnecessary words]) B (varying sentence structure [complex sentence]) B (varying sentence structure and sentence beginnings [complex sentence, beginning with adverb clause) B (varying sentence structure [compound sentence]) 15 D (varying sentence beginnings [singleword modifier]) A (varying sentence beginnings [clause]) D (revising to reduce wordiness [unnecessary words]) C (revising to reduce wordiness [replacing a phrase with a word]) 18 D (varying sentence structure [complex sentence]) 19 B (varying sentence structure [participial phrase first]) 20 B (revising to reduce wordiness [eliminating pretentious language]) C (varying sentence beginnings [participial phrase]) HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved A (inserting appositive phrases) N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/5/01 9:55 M Page 53 NAME CLASS DATE SCORE Answer Sheet Chapter A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved 10 Answer Sheets 53 N _P ChTst11_46-54 12/5/01 9:55 M Page 54 Correcting Common Errors CHAPTER 16 Test Answer Sheet Most tests that are in a standardized format require that you use a No pencil Each mark should be dark and should completely fill the intended oval Be sure to erase completely any errors or stray marks If you not have a pencil, follow your teacher’s instructions about how to mark your answers on this sheet Your Name First Letters of Last Name Your Name: (Print) Last First M.I Signature: Class: Date: _ (Print) Month Date Grade Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Day Day Year Age Year 9 1 1 First Init Mid Init A A A A A A B C D E B C D E B C D E B C D E B C D E B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Grammar and Usage Test Section A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E 10 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E 11 12 13 14 15 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E Section A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E 10 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E 11 12 13 14 15 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E Section A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E 10 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E 11 12 13 14 15 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E Section A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E 10 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E 11 12 13 14 15 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E Mechanics Test 54 HOLT HANDBOOK | Fifth Course Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston All rights reserved For each new section, begin with number If a section has more answer spaces than questions, leave the extra spaces blank