English Final- grammer
We
(We, Us) both played in local tournaments this year.
their
Are the baseball players wearing their hats backwards? Find the pronoun.
book
Ben liked the book because IT was easy to read. Which word is antecedent of the pronoun.
us
Both of (we, us) play it rather well.
his, him
Cesar invited his friends to go camping with him. Find the pronoun.
has
Congress (has, have) passed a new law. Choose the verb form that best fit in the sentence.
sentence
Elly was walking with her visitor. Sentence or fragment?
Erica
Erica and Mary play soccer because THEY love the sport. Which word is antecedent of the pronoun.
object of the preposition
He was cold, so he got out of the POOL. What is the noun functioning as?
action verb
Helena SMELLED the bouquet of fresh flowers. Is this a linking verb or action?
sentence
I went to the mall, and I bought a new purse. Sentence or run-on?
her, it
Jane watched her frisbee as it disappeared behind the trees. Find the pronoun.
her, they
Lori wore her best shoes in the snow, and now they are ruined. Find the pronoun.
story
Many people told the same story, so the historians believed IT. Which word is the antecedent of the pronoun.
her, it
Michelle put her favorite photo in the time capsule and buried it. Find the pronoun.
action verb
Mr. Smith GROWS potatoes, carrots, and onions in his garden. Is this an action or linking verb.
fragment
My daughter, who is getting married in May. Sentence or fragment.
me
My father doesn't play Frank and (I, me) often.
friend
My friend invited me to a tea party at HER house. Which word is antecedent of the pronoun.
I
My sister and (me, I) like to play chess.
linking verb
My voice SOUNDS hoarse from all the cheering at the game. Is this a linking verb or action?
predicate noun
Nancy is a DOCTOR in a New York City hospital. What is the noun functioning as?
fragment
Or eat in the cafeteria. Sentence or fragment.
run-on
People love the weather in Florida it is always sunny. Sentence or run-on?
were
Students who had not registered for the class (were, was) told to go to the office. Choose the verb form that best fit in the sentence.
action verb
Suddenly, a rabbit APPEARED out of nowhere. Is this an action or linking verb.
Subject
The ROLLER COASTER was old and rickety. What is the noun functioning as?
makes
The eagle's strength and courage (makes, make) it an impressive bird. Choose the verb form that best fit in the sentence.
run-on
The family can also visit Hollywood, it is a popular tourist destination. Sentence or run-on?
indirect object
The girl gave the TEACHER a dirty look. What is the noun functioning as?
girl
The girl spoke a different language, and SHE wore colorful clothing. Which word is antecedent of the pronoun.
linking verb
The tourist WERE curious about the cave. Is this an action or linking verb.
us
To (we, us) he appears indifferent toward the game.
grow
Trees in forest (grow, grows) extremely tall. Choose the verb form that best fit in the sentence.
sentence
When they move, the Brown family will near San Francisco. Sentence or run-on?
was
Where (was, were) everyone going? Choose the verb form that best fit in the sentence.
indirect object
Will you please give MARY those books? What is the noun functioning as?
direct object
Will you please give Mary those BOOKS? What is the noun functioning as?
sentence
You have to make quick decisions. Sentence or fragment.
b
a) DID Tina tell you about the party next week? b) DID Tina TELL you about the party next week? Which sentence has the entire verb phase (helping verb(s) + main verb(s))?
b
a) I have SELDOM SEEN a more moving performance. b) (I HAVE) seldom seen a more moving performance. Which sentence has the entire verb phase (helping verb(s) + main verb(s))?
b
a) Paul has NOT ALWAYS ACTED so strangely. b) Paul HAS not always ACTED so strangely. Which sentence has the entire verb phase (helping verb(s) + main verb(s))?
a
a) That student DOES not usually RIDE on the bus. b) That student DOES NOT USUALLY ride on the bus. Which sentence has the entire verb phase (helping verb(s) + main verb(s))?
