Grammar Review for Hammons
The Tobago Forest Preserve has protected much of the island from tourism.
has protected much of the island from tourism
Cortés conquered the Aztec empire in 1521.
in, in 1521
Different kinds of bats, including the fish-eating bat, inhabit the island.
inhabit the island
Several hundred Aztec chiefs escorted Cortés and his forces into the city.
into, into the city
I keep a small print of Botticelli's la primavera taped to my bedroom mirror.
la primavera
Mr. Hemphill recently met Carrie Benjamin, our local business leader of the year.
local, business, leader, year
Aunt Maria brought me a souvenir from Thailand.
me
At the stroke of midnight, the crowd in Times Square noisily greeted the new year.
noisily, greeted
My brother and I never miss an episode of the fascinating nova.
nova
An Aztec chief brought gifts of golden ornaments.
of, of golden ornaments
Cortés and his small army had trouble seizing control of the empire.
of, of the empire
The driver told the officer his version of the accident.
officer
My father gives overly detailed instructions.
overly, detailed
It attacked people of all ages.
people
Edgar, who would like to be an engineer, has a subscription to popular science magazine.
popular science
It has taken principal Harvey and ms. Lee ten minutes to silence the students in the main auditorium.
principal, ms.
I gave her and professor Cho a copy of my research paper.
professor
In 1346, trading ships carried infected black rats into Italian ports.
rats
The juggler's ridiculously red shirt distracted the audience from his juggling.
ridiculously, red
We are honored to accommodate you, senator Hall.
senator
Samuel just finished reading the book that he bought last weekend at the beach.
that he bought last weekend at the beach
The first chapter of the grapes of wrath is very nicely constructed.
the grapes of wrath
Last summer Roseleen saw a production of the importance of being earnest and loved it.
the importance of being earnest
Since hurricanes can have wind speeds of more than 200 miles per hour, they produce large waves, which are called storm surges.
they produce large waves
The bubonic plague killed thousands throughout Europe until 1352.
thousands
Hernando Cortés led an expedition to Mexico.
to, to Mexico
Until recently, tourists could reach the tiny island only by boat.
tourists
He then marched toward the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.
toward, toward the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan
Aunt Marta gave Carlie an uncommonly generous helping of mashed potatoes.
uncommonly, generous
508 soldiers and 110 sailors were under his command
under, under his command
Why don't you tell us a story?
us
This very useful device will be a great addition to any household.
very, useful
Have you ever wondered when that tree in the backyard was originally planted?
when that tree in the backyard was originally planted
Do you know who in the class will attend the symphony concert on Saturday night?
who in the class will attend the symphony concert on Saturday night
Margaret, whose essay on indigenous North American birds was nominated for an award, will present her research to the class on Friday.
whose essay on indigenous North American birds was nominated for an award
Fleas on the rats spread a dangerous disease.
disease
Sun-drenched fishing villages dot the scenic coastline.
dot the scenic coastline
The third baseman easily caught the pop fly.
easily, caught
The modified car easily won the road rally.
easily, won
At the end of the recital, the audience applauded enthusiastically.
enthusiastically, applauded
Cortés gathered his troops and dismantled every ship except one.
except, except one
Polar bears are wonderfully equipped to exist in the wild, for a dense, white fur covers them completely.
for
My sister and I gave grandmother Todd a lovely brooch for her birthday.
grandmother
Six hundred species of butterfly have been recorded on Tobago and Trinidad.
Six hundred species of butterfly
Some islanders are worried about the loss of the old way of life.
Some islanders
The magician deftly pulled one colorful scarf after another from the hat.
deftly, pulled
1. Tomorrow night we will go to the concert, and Jane joined us. 2. If you have asked me earlier, I would have been able to give you an answer. 3. Ever since Marilu will have become president of the company, sales have increased. 4. My niece Claire had left before Harold arrives. 5. When you are at the store, did you pick up any onions? 6. I had decided to try out for the team even before the coach called me. 7. Pascal had been living in Italy for two months when he was meeting Rosa. 8. What happened to the box of cereal we have been buying yesterday? 9. Perhaps we will never know how it disappeared from the cupboard. 10. Joel lifted the suitcase and has set it in the overhead bin on the airplane.
1. Tomorrow night we will go to the concert, and Jane will join us. 2. Correct 3. Ever since Marilu became president of the company, sales have increased. 4. My niece Claire had left before Harold arrived. 5. When you were at the store, did you pick up any onions? 6.Correct 7. Pascal had been living in Italy for two months when he met Rosa. 8. What happened to the box of cereal we bought yesterday? 9. Correct 10. Joel lifted the suitcase and set it in the overhead bin of the airplane.
A need for economic growth has led to the construction of an airport.
A need for economic growth
About a half mile offshore is beautiful Buccoo Reef.
About a half mile offshore is
Are you going to the football game or do you want to play squash?
Are you going to the football game, or do you want to play squash?
Collecting data from the storms helps meteorologists because, from the data, they can forecast the size, strength, and timing of impending hurricanes.
Collecting data from the storms helps meteorologists
Dad can't find today's copy of The New York Times anywhere in the front yard.
Correct
Jason followed all the directions carefully but could not get the plants to grow.
Correct
Mr. Scott said there will be questions about the Treaty of Versailles on the test.
Correct
President-elect Brown must wait two weeks before assuming office on the council.
Correct
The county elected a new district attorney today.
Correct
The speaker of the house rose to greet the king of Denmark.
Correct
Would you like to rent a copy of Casablanca this Friday?
Correct
A knight would often throw a scarf to his lady during the events.
DO
Are you going to buy plates and napkins for the picnic?
DO
Are you reading the book I gave you?
DO
Educated nobles enjoyed the tales of Chaucer and the poetry of Petrarch.
DO
Juanita sent her teacher an Easter card.
DO
King Edward III started a war with France.
DO
Medieval students studied the craft of alchemy.
DO
People of the Middle Ages respected chivalry, bravery, and honor.
DO
Please send me a copy of the letter.
DO
The dog chased its tail for several minutes.
DO
The nobles wore steel armor and helmets.
DO
Travelers took shelter in a castle or monastery.
DO
Women in splendid gowns attended the tournaments.
DO
Would you like a drink with your sandwich?
DO
Hurricanes begin as easterly waves, which may grow and form an area of low pressure called a tropical depression.
Hurricanes begin as easterly waves
Have you given Janice your answer yet?
IO
I mailed my brother the birthday gift
IO
Please hand me the pitcher of orange juice, Franco.
IO
The flight attendant offered the passengers drinks and snacks.
IO
Lester loaned Miranda a sweater.
Miranda
He was a successful warrior thanks to his great war horse.
NDO
King Edward III's son was the Black Prince.
NDO
Pay attention to weather forecasts from June to November, the months during which most hurricanes occur in the United States.
Pay attention to weather forecasts from June to November
The island of Bequia remains relatively untouched by the trappings of modern life.
The island of Bequia
The lake was calm and the moon was a bright, yellow crescent.
The lake was calm, and the moon was a bright, yellow crescent.
Please offer cousin Tina my condolences.
Tina
The bakery smells wonderful. Some of them are tarts and bread. Mel and I are flying kites this weekend, which should be fun. In the glossary, it said that a simile is a comparison using like or as. Before Bill met Chuck, he had never sky-dived. Eric can think of no one but Marcia. It must be love. Every summer in my town, they hold a rose festival. After seeing Faith's vases and Carola's bowls in pottery class, I bought one of her works. I'm taking a horseback riding class. They are gentle and friendly. Why do they interrupt regular TV news programs with commercials? Betsy and Kim worked in the store all weekend because her mom needed the help.
Your Answer: 1. The bakery smells wonderful, some of the pastries are tarts and bread. 2. Mel and I are flying kites this weekend for fun. 3. It says in the glossary that a simile is a comparison using like or as. 4. Before he had met Chuck, Bill had never sky-dived. 5. Eric cannot think of anyone except Marcia, it must be love. 6.They host a rose festival every summer in my town. 7.I bought one of Faith's vases after seeing her work in pottery class. 8.I am taking horseback riding class, the horses are gentile and friendly. 9.It is very annoying that TV news programs are interrupted with commercials. 10.Their mom needed help, so Betsy and Kim worked in the store all weekend.
Even if a hurricane's winds do not cause severe damage, a community lying in a low area along the waterfront may be flooded.
a community lying in a low area along the waterfront may be flooded
Female polar bears can breed every three years, and they give birth in snow-covered dens.
and
Polar bears can gallop at a speed of up to twenty-five miles per hour and swim six miles an hour.
and
The polar bear is a carnivore and lives almost solely by hunting.
and
Different kinds of trees, shrubs, and wildlife are abundant on the islands.
are abundant on the islands
We will introduce Madeleine to everyone as soon as she arrives from the airport.
as soon as she arrives from the airport
The song, "as time goes by" is of my grandparents' special songs.
as time goes by
Our classmates think aunt Betty makes the best chocolate chip cookies.
aunt
An Aztec delegation carrying splendid gifts walked behind Emperor Montezuma II.
behind, behind Emperor Montezuma II
Fur grow between the pads on their feet, but also several inches of fat covers much of their bodies.
but also
A mighty empire had been established by the Aztecs.
by, by the Aztecs
Can you discuss your long-range military strategy, captain?
captain
The demolition crew carefully placed the explosive charges in the old building.
carefully, placed
Peter reads the columbia journalism review every day.
columbia journalism review
Medieval doctors found no cure for the plague.
cure
