Kerry- Grammar
Sharp rises in blood pressure (is,are) controlled by fluids.
ARE
She and her friends (is, are) at the fair.
ARE
The people that listen to that music (is, are) few
ARE
There (is, are) many questions
ARE
She avidly opposed the idea of wearing school uniforms. What part of speech is SCHOOL?
Adjective
I am sure I have met your girlfriend before. What part of speech is BEFORE?
Adverb
Ann told Lila that she hated her new hair style. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Ambiguous
I liked the match, but the other team was rude. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Ambiguous
His friends or the boy (does, do) every day
DOES
Well, I don't think I will be here to answer the phone. What part of speech is WELL?
Interjection
Everybody (knows, know) Mr. Jones
KNOWS
When driving the car, she turns off her cell phone. What part of speech is CAR?
Noun
After lunch, let's go out for coffee. What part of speech is FOR?
Preposition
On Saturdays, I work from nine to five. What part of speech is ON
Preposition
The professor handed out a syllabus the first day of class. What is the subject?
Professor
The boy or his friends (run, runs) everyday
RUN
The team (runs, run) during practice
RUNS
It has been a long time since I have been to the beach, I am looking forward to the trip. a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Run on
The tennis team won the state championship? What is the subject
TEAM
I left my green shoes under the kitchen table. What part of speech is green
adjective
His requirement is that everyone be computer literate. What is the predicate?
is
Most colleges offer several computer science courses. What is the predicate?
offer
What did she ask you to do? What part of speech is you?
pronoun
Several thousand people watched the parade. What is the predicate?
watched
If we finish our work quickly, we can go to the movies. What part of speech is quickly?
adverb
Take the books from the shelves and dust them with a clean cloth. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Ambiguous
When Jim's son was a year old, he decided to get married again. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Ambiguous
William was very angry with Jon, but no one knew what he had said. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Ambiguous
Mark likes to read from his Kindle in the evening. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Correct
I saw the ad in the paper, but now I can't find it. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Ambiguous
Jerry and Owen are brothers, but he has always been taller. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Ambiguous
Max said to his brother, "You should see your doctor." Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Correct
The catalog says that I must pay all fees by May. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Correct
The story was exciting, but the author didn't explain what happened at the end of it. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Correct
Close the window. What is the predicate?
Close
Joe was happy about the raise, so he felt like celebrating a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Complete Sentence
Professor Pepin spends a lot of time translating medieval texts on ancient medicine; however, he also stays informed about the latest developments in modern asthma treatments. a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Complete Sentence
She ran a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Complete Sentence
Anabel realizes what she is doing, I think, but she is doing it anyway. a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Complete sentence
Andy knocked on the door, but nobody answered. What part of speech is BUT?
Conjunction
Joe gave his mom the money for her to deposit. Correct or Ambiguous Pronoun?
Correct
Everyone recognizes the name Oprah. What is the subject?
Everyone
Although he had been an often decorated soldier during WWII and had fought many battles for losing cause of liberalism in Congress. a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Fragment
Because she exercises regularly a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Fragment
Perplexed by the rising rates of inflation and alarmed by the decline in major construction projects. a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Fragment
Right after the Christmas holidays and during those three weeks before class begins in January. a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Fragment
When you have finished your HW and are ready to take a break. a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Fragment
I (hope, hopes) the store will be open
HOPE
A schedule helps students with time management. What is the predicate?
Helps
Identity theft is a significant problem in the U.S. What is the predicate?
IS
The book or the pen (is,are) in the drawer
IS
The team captain, as well as his players, (is, are) anxious.
IS
There (is,are) a question
IS
I want to go to a university in the United States. What part of speech is UNiTED STATES
Noun
Coach Espinoza really wants this job with Notre Dame University, she is very excited about returning to the college she graduated from a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Run on
This is going to be the most difficult exam of your high school career, you had better start studying for it immediately. a) Complete Sentence b)Run-on c) Sentence Fragment
Run on
Typing is an important skill. What is the subject?
Typing
I bought a beautiful dress at the mall. What part of speech is bought?
Verb
We were puzzled by her explanation. What is the subject?
We
The study of human populations is called demography. What is the predicate?
is called
