Sample Two-Way (Competency-Based) Table of Specification

English 8 “Sentence Patterns”

Item Specification (Type of Test and Placement)
No. of No. of
Content Area % Rememberin
Hours/Session Items/Points Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
g
Understanding
subject-verb
agreement and A: 9, 15,
2 20 5 A: 3, 16
the structure of 28
basic
sentences.
Combining
independent
A: 6, 27,
clauses using 2 20 6 A: 19, 23 A: 11
30
coordinating
conjunctions.
Using
dependent and
independent A: 17,
2 20 6 A: 26, 29 A: 12, 20
clauses, and 21
subordinating
conjunctions.
Identifying and
correcting A: 2, 5,
2 20 8 A: 1, 4, 8, 13
incomplete 10, 24
sentences.
Understanding
compound and A: 7, 14,
2 20 5 A: 18, 25
complex in a 22
sentence.
TOTALS: 10 100 30 6 6 11 4 1 2
Name: ___________________________________ Score: ___________
Grade Level & Section: _____________________
Directions: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1) Which of the following is an example of a complete sentence?
a) Running through the park.
b) The cat sat on the mat.
c) Because I was tired.
d) If you study hard.
2) Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
a) After we finish dinner, we went for a walk.
b) Walking to the store after the meeting.
c) He played soccer every weekend.
d) The teacher graded the assignments quickly.
3) Which of the following correctly explains subject-verb agreement?
a) The subject and verb must always be in the past tense.
b) The subject and verb must both be either singular or plural.
c) The subject must come before the verb in all sentences.
d) The subject and verb must always be separated by an object.
4) Which of the following terms refers to a sentence fragment?
a) Clause
b) Predicate
c) Subject
d) Phrase
5) What is the best way to correct the following sentence fragment: “Although she was
tired.”?
a) She was tired.
b) Although she was tired, she continued working.
c) She continued working although she was tired.
d) She was tired and continued working.
6) Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses using coordinating
conjunctions?
a) I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.
b) I wanted to go for a walk but it was raining.
c) I wanted to go for a walk it was raining.
d) I wanted to go for a walk although it was raining.
7) Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?
a) She was tired after a long day, but she decided to go for a walk.
b) Although she was tired, she went for a walk.
c) She was tired after a long day and went for a walk.
d) Because she was tired, she stayed home and rested.
8) What is missing in the sentence: “Went to the store.”?
a) Verb
b) Subject
c) Object
d) Preposition
9) Which sentence correctly applies subject-verb agreement?
a) The dogs runs in the yard every morning.
b) The cat play with its toy on the floor.
c) The children are excited for a trip.
d) The boy were late for school.
10) Identify the sentence that has a subject but is missing a predicate.
a) The children were playing outside.
b) The dog barking loudly.
c) The rain fell heavily.
d) She runs every morning.
11) Which of the following sentences uses coordinating conjunctions most effectively to
combine ideas?
a) The sun was setting, and we decided to go home, and we were tired.
b) We wanted to stay longer, but it was getting late, so we left.
c) I stayed at home, yet it was a sunny day, and I wanted to go outside.
d) She called me, and I didn’t answer, for I was busy, yet I should have pick up.
12) Which sentence correctly combines and independent clause and a dependent clause
using a subordinating conjunction?
a) I studied hard, because I passed the exam.
b) I passed the exam because I studied hard.
c) Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
d) I passed the exam but I studied hard.
13) A simple sentence must contain at least which two components?
a) Subject and Object
b) Subject and Predicate
c) Clause and Phrase
d) Verb and Adverb
14) Identify the complex sentence from the following options:
a) He wanted to go to the beach, so he packed his bag.
b) I will go to the store, and then I will visit my friend.
c) The sky was cloudy, but it didn’t rain.
d) While I was studying, my friend called to invite me to a party.
15) Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: “Each of the students ___ excited
about the project.”
a) were
b) are
c) is
d) have been
16) What is the correct subject-verb agreement in the sentence: “The team of players
___ preparing for the game”?
a) is
b) have been
c) are
d) were
17) Which sentence correctly creates a complex sentence using a subordinating
conjunction to join an independent and dependent clause?
a) She stayed up, for she had to finish her homework.
b) She was tired, and she went to bed.
c) Although she was tired, she stayed up to finish her homework.
d) She was tired she went to bed.
18) Which of the following best describes a compound sentence?
a) A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
b) A sentence made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating
conjunction.
c) A sentence that starts with a subordinating conjunction.
d) A sentence that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
19) Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
a) Because
b) Although
c) And
d) While
20) Choose the correct sentence that uses a subordinating conjunction to introduce a
dependent clause.
a) She arrived late because the traffic was heavy.
b) Because the traffic was heavy she arrived late.
c) She arrived late and the traffic was heavy.
d) The traffic was heavy, but she arrived late.
21) Which sentence correctly demonstrates the creation of a complex sentence by
placing the dependent clause at the beginning?
a) She missed the meeting because she was running late.
b) She was running late, so she missed the meeting.
c) Because she was running late, she missed the meeting.
d) She missed the meeting, but she was running late.
22) Choose the correct conjunction to complete this complex sentence: “We stayed
inside ___ it was raining outside.”
a) and
b) or
c) because
d) but
23) What acronym helps to remember the coordinating conjunctions?
a) SWABI
b) FANBOYS
c) AAAWWUBBIS
d) THAMO
24) Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence that should be split or
revised?
a) I went to the store I forgot to buy milk.
b) Before the meeting, I reviewed my notes.
c) The sun set, and the stars appeared in the sky.
d) She wrote the essay in one night, and it turned out well.
25) What is the key characteristic of a complex sentence?
a) It contains two or more independent clauses.
b) It contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
c) It is formed by using only coordinating conjunctions.
d) It has multiple dependent clauses without an independent clause.
26) Which of the following best describes an independent clause?
a) A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
b) A group of words that provides additional information but is not essential to the
meaning.
c) A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete
sentence.
d) A group of words that starts with a coordinating conjunction.
27) Choose the correct sentence that uses a coordinating conjunction to join two
independent clauses.
a) She finished her homework, and she went to bed.
b) She finished her homework and she went to bed.
c) She finished her homework, went to bed.
d) She finished her homework but went to bed.
28) Which of the following sentences correctly applies subject-verb agreement with a
compound subject?
a) Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the exam.
b) The dog and the cat was sleeping on the couch.
c) Both my brother and my sister enjoy playing basketball.
d) Either the boys or their coach are responsible for the win.
29) Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?
a) But
b) Or
c) Although
d) And
30) Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence: “I could go the
movies, ___ I have to finish my homework first”?
a) or
b) for
c) yet
d) but
 ANSWER KEY

1. B 11. B 21. C

2. B 12. C 22. C

3. B 13. B 23. B

4. D 14. D 24. A

5. B 15. C 25. B

6. A 16. A 26. C

7. A 17. C 27. A

8. B 18. B 28. C

9. C 19. C 29. C

10. B 20. B 30. D