Traditional Grammar- Final 2020

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Larry, together with three of his friends, spent the day at the beach. The subject is

Larry

Tell how gerund phrase is used: S,SC,DO,OP The idea of running for class president had never crossed Adam's mind.

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. I'm sure that you can rely on whatever Ms. Lawson tells you.

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. The police would like statements from whoever was in the vicinity when the blast occurred.

Identify the noun or pronoun that the adjective clause modifies in the next four sentences. Write your answer using all CAPITAL LETTERS. Sentence one: If you go to the room which is at the rear of the library, you'll find books related to your subject.

ROOM

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. The audience (rise) to applaud the bank.

ROSE

Sentence or Fragment: There arose at the end of the first day's work a feeling that the committee was too large and needed to be reduced by half.

Sentence or fragment: Few are the athletes who work hard enough to be approved by Coach Wilson.

Sentence or fragment: Furthermore, the money I invest now will serve as a foundation for my retirement.

Sentence or fragment: Let's try to find the answer one more time.

Sentence or fragment: Pants, shirts, socks, wet towels, and, surprisingly, two paperbook books, all fell from the upturned clothes hamper.

Sentence or fragment: Therefore, Emily stood up and left the room.

Tell how gerund phrase is used: S,SC,DO,OP Finding that last source of information allowed me to finish my paper early.

Tell how gerund phrase is used: S,SC,DO,OP Without a computer, registering all these students would be very difficult.

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. The fishing rod (sink) quickly to the bottom.

SUNK

past participle

A past participle is a VERB + -ED used as an adjective or a verb.

dependent clause

A phrase that can't stand alone as a complete sentence.

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). My little dog barked as if she had seen a burglar.

AS IF SHE HAD SEEN A BURGLAR

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Ellie asked Professor Twiggs if she could leave as soon as she finished her exam.

IF SHE COULD LEAVE AS SOON AS SHE FINISHED HER EXAM

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Bring me the book as soon as possible.

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. "I (lay) aside my books about three o'clock this morning," said Jan.

LAID

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). The horse shied as though it had seen a snake.

AS THOUGH IT HAD SEEN A SNAKE

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. We have not (eat) lunch.

ATE

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. The efficiency expert warned against leaving the walkways unpainted. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

a. gerund

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. After handing me the gift, my grandmother waited patiently as I opened it. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

a. gerund

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. It is clear that no officials in the bank suspected Jane Fellows of being an embezzler. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

a. gerund

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Sending Rouse a copy of that paper was the only way his curiosity could be satisfied. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

a. gerund

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. The loud complaints from the staff succeeded only in making the manager more angry. Correct Answer a. gerund participial infinitive You Answered absolute

a. gerund

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. The servers, by singing "Happy Birthday" very loudly, embarrassed shy Uncle Walter immensely. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

a. gerund

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. We probably should have made one major change--starting the meeting promptly at nine o'clock. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

a. gerund

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Arline was grateful to her brother for helping her select a new car. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

a. gerund

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Barbara filled her time last summer by playing softball. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

a. gerund

The battered piano on the empty stage of the vacant theater sounded inadequate. Identify the adjective or adjectives that follow the linking verb. a. inadequate b. battered c. empty d. vacant

a. inadequate

The St. Lawrence Seaway is one of the ___________engineering feats ever attempted. Fill in the blank with the correct answer. a. most marvelous b. marvelous c. more marvelous

a. most marvelous

The train never comes late except when you are in a hurry to get to town. Choose the correct answer for the word never. a. none of the above b. an adverb that modifies you c. an adjective that describes train d. an adverb that modifies except e. an adjective that modifies are

a. none of the above

Toni arrived home last night. a. past tense verb b. present tense verb c. past participle

a. past tense verb

The children rode in the back of the pickup truck. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

a. pattern one

The hallway in the old house turned suddenly to the right. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

a. pattern one

The speaker, the one spoken to, or the one spoken of are related to a. person b. number c. tense d. gender

a. person

The word that introduces an adjective clause is called a a. relative. b. subordinating conjunction. c. coordinating conjunction. d. appositive.

a. relative

After the first few days, the neighbors became quite friendly. a. sentence pattern one b. sentence pattern two

a. sentence pattern one

At sunrise the mountains seemed alive with striking red colors. The word is alive. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

a. subjective complement

The cashmere did feel soft. Choose the correct answer for the word soft. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

a. subjective complement

The edges of the lettuce leaves had turned quite brown. The word is brown. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

a. subjective complement

The new policy does not seem consistent with the party's platform. The word is consistent. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

a. subjective complement

Uncle Will was considered a good judge of character. Choose the correct answer for the word judge. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

a. subjective complement

Unfortunately, Jim does not keep quiet during meetings. The word is quiet. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

a. subjective complement

Without this inspired guidance, Matthew could easily have become a dropout. Choose the correct answer the the word dropout. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement

a. subjective complement

We could have been working all this time. a. three auxiliaries and present participle b. two auxiliaries and past participle c. two auxiliaries and present participle

a. three auxiliaries and present participle

The type adjective clause introduced by when and where as relatives are called a. time when and place where. b. essential and nonessential. c. lost and found. d. that and what.

a. time when and place where.

To find the objective complement, you can place something in between the direct object and the objective complement to create a grammatical correct sentence. What is the test? a. to be or as b. to be or because c. to be or since d. to be or can

a. to be or as

I am convinced that my luck is _______than anyone's. Fill in the blank with the correct answer. a. worse b. worst c. worser

a. worse

Questions can be answered by either a. yes/no or information b. just yes/no c. just information d. none of the above

a. yes/no or information

Identify whether the phrase is participial or absolute Her alarm clock having failed to ring, Wanda walked into class fifteen minutes late.

absolute

Identify whether the phrase is participial or absolute His petition having been denied, Larry considered withdrawing his application.

absolute

New directions: Change the tense of the verb to the tense indicated at the end of the sentence on questions 15-20. Ex. Tom works for a lawyer. (present perfect) answer: has worked (use lower case letters) : Lucy acted too silly. (present)

acts

"Neatness is important in this line of work," said the boss. This is what part of speech

adjective

He modestly denied that his actions had been heroic. Heroic is what part of speech

adjective

Only a few people will win a million dollars. Few is what part of speech

adjective

That strange custom apparently originated in Holland. That is what part of speech

adjective

The chairman's remarks seemed needlessly apologetic. Apologetic is what part of speech

adjective

The mischievous boys created a disturbance at noon. Mischievous is what part of speech

adjective

The vacation trip was exceedingly costly. Costly is what part of speech

adjective

"That is only partially true," the lawyer replied. Partially is what part of speech

adverb

A few of the jewels mysteriously disappeared. Mysteriously is what part of speech

adverb

He modestly denied that his actions had been heroic. Modestly is what part of speech

adverb

I will see you later in the afternoon. Later is what part of speech

adverb

Later the waiter apologized to the hostess. Later is what part of speech

adverb

Sometimes I am late for class. Sometimes is what part of speech

adverb

The chairman's remarks seemed needlessly apologetic. Needlessly is what part of speech

adverb

The vacation trip was exceedingly costly. Exceedingly is what part of speech

adverb

Their yard is always neater than ours. Always is what part of speech

adverb

All of this extra exertion has tired me. The subject is

all

Suddenly from behind the shed appeared a snarling dog. The verb is

appeared

There are two more games left on the schedule. The verb is

are

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. This unsavory affair is being talked about by local gossips.

are talking

The small storage room at the far end of my uncle's cellar smells musty. Identify the adjective or adjectives that follow the linking verb. a. small b. musty c. far d. uncle's

b. musty

Commas are used to set off the adjective clause when it is a. restrictive. b. nonrestrictive.

b. nonrestrictive

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Being the best math student in the family, Joan tutored the rest of us in math. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

b. participial

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Having no way her brother could contact her, Emily was forced upset. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

b. participial

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Having recently been appointed Ambassador to the Philippines, James Bentley is preparing his family for a move to Manila. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

b. participial

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Having won a scholarship for next semester, Wanda will continue her education. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

b. participial

For Mahoney, every play at shortstop seems almost effortless. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

b. pattern two

Last Wednesday was my first day on the job here. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

b. pattern two

The reclamation of that old open-pit mine is a tremendous work of conservation. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

b. pattern two

Dinner is already in the oven. a. past tense form of be b. present tense form of be c. auxiliary

b. present tense form of be

The stairs lead to the second floor. a. past tense verb b. present tense verb c. present participle

b. present tense verb

The subjective complement does one of two things to the subject. What are they? a. tells who or what b. renames or describes c. shows the action or the place of being d. acts as the receiver or the receivee

b. renames or describes

The word that introduces an adverb clause is called a a. coordinating conjunction. b. subordinating conjunction. c. relative pronoun. d. appositive.

b. subordinating conjunction

The team has been losing all its games this season. a. two auxiliaries and past participle b. two auxiliaries and present participle c. one auxiliary and present participle

b. two auxiliaries and present participle

The program will begin soon. a. verb in the present tense b. verb in the future tense c. verb in the past ferfect tense

b. verb in the future tense

Some clauses have commas and some don't. With an adverb clause, a comma is always used a. when the clause is at the end of the sentence. b. when the clause introduces the sentence. c. never.

b. when the clause introduces the sentence.

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. How many people did you manage to recruit? a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

c. infinitive

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. I certainly didn't mean to appear angry. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

c. infinitive

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. I wish the manager would let us give the people a refund. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

c. infinitive

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Most people believe that Carla wants to be appointed captain of the debate team. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

c. infinitive

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Professor Echart has made it clear that she expects to be appointed chair of the search committee. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

c. infinitive

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. The radio announcer advised us to leave all our windows closed. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

c. infinitive

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. To get an idea of the difficulties involved in a small business, you might spend a day at a local restaurant. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

c. infinitive

The word to look for in a sentence in the subject spot or direct object spot called a delayed subject or delayed direct object is a. them. b. those. c. it. d. that.

c. it

Today has been the _________enjoyable day of my life. Fill in the blank with the correct answer. a. lesser b. less c. least

c. least

The term indicating singular or plural is a. gender b. person c. number d. tense

c. number

The president appointed Mrs. James director of the new effort against illiteracy among school children. The word is director. subjective complement a. direct object b. indirect object c. objective complement d. none of the above

c. objective complement

A noun following a linking verb and renaming the subject is sometimes called a a. regular noun b. supplement noun c. predicate noun or predicate nominative d. adverbial noun

c. predicate noun or predicate nominative

Harley does the laundry every week. a. auxiliary b. past tense verb c. present tense verb

c. present tense verb

The water from the natural spring in back of Aunt Jen's farmhouse tastes sweet. Identify the adjective or adjectives that follow the linking verb. a. natural b. back c. sweet d. farmhouse

c. sweet

The find the indirect object, ask yourself the following. a. who or what b. where or why c. to whom or for whom d. by what or to what

c. to whom or for whom

Richard must have studied very hard. a. two auxiliaries and present participle b. auxiliary and main verb form c. two auxiliaries and past participle

c. two auxiliaries and past participle

I have been ironing for an hour. a. verb in the future pregressive tense b. verb in the past progressive tense c. verb in the present perfect progressive tense

c. verb in the present perfect progressive tense

participal phrase

can be restrictive or non-restrictive, just as adjective clauses are classified as restrictive or non-restrictive.

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: A student who always puts out her best effort and always seems to add insightful comments to the discussions.

fragment

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: A consideration that has, apparently, never crossed the minds of our leaders.

fragment

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: Because it is not true that everyone who can play a game can also teach others how to play.

fragment

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: Heart pounding, lungs about to burst, straining every fiber of his being toward the finish line.

fragment

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: The reason for the change in plans being that the highway department could not maintain a highway in such high mountains.

fragment

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: Then, when it seemed almost too late, the sound of a bugle and a cavalry charge just in time to save the settlers.

fragment

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. Your car looks old.

intransitive

Identify the word listed as to its function in the sentence, ex. direct object, subjective complement, indirect objective, objective complement, or object of preposition. Use these abbreviations: do, sc, io, oc, op What kind of lies has he been telling us? "Us" is the word.

By this time next week most of the vacationers will have left the island. The subject is

most

Here comes my next-door neighbor with her two mangy dogs. The subject is

neighbor

During the hot part of the day, I took a long nap in the back bedroom. The verb is

took

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. The final cost exceeded our original estimate.

transitive

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. Good roads make driving a pleasure.

transitive

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. I will pay you extra money for the dress.

transitive

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. Many students have thanked me for tests.

transitive

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. Susan has been putting off a trip to Rome.

transitive

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. The baby has drunk three bottles of milk.

transitive

compund sentence

two or more independent clauses

On the roof of the barn there is a large copper weather vane. The subject is

vane

George sampled several of the desserts. Sampled is what part of speech

verb

Several of the girls were present for the pageant. Were is what part of speech

verb

That strange custom apparently originated in Holland. Originated is what part of speech

verb

The final cost exceeded our original estimate. Exceeded is what part of speech

verb

The young hero acknowledged the applause. Acknowledged is what part of speech

verb

Infinitives

to + verb

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Most children play outside at times

On the front page of the book is a picture of the author's wife. What is the sentence pattern?

sentence

A group of words that expresses a complete thought

Edith had never felt really comfortable in the dreary old mansion. Is the sentence pattern 1 or 2?

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 This dessert must be kept very cold.

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Most people feel handicapped at times.

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Mary has become an accomplished pianist.

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 The leaky pip covered the man with oil.

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. They pointed a finger at me as the thief.

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Take Lucy a quarter for a coke.

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Santa brought me a bottle of perfume.

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Tim likes his coffee black.

For the next 10 sentences, fill in the blank with the correct sentence pattern number. Use only the numbers, not words. Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 We should make the new path wide.

independent clause

A clause that can stand alone as a sentence

Participle

A verb form that can be used as an adjective

past tense verb

A verb that tells that something has already happened. Many are formed by adding -ed.

present tense verb

A verb that tells that something is happening now.

What word the participial phrase modifies. Anyone finding that beautiful dog is asked to call this number as soon as possible.

ANYONE

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. Do you believe Ned's excuse that he stayed home because of illness.

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. The belief that war between the two countries is inevitable is held by some pundits.

fragment

A word, phrase, or clause that does not form a full sentence

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. After opening your umbrella, you can go outside without getting wet. B. After opening your umbrella, the rain outside will not get you wet.

A. After opening your umbrella, you can go outside without getting wet.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Did you realize that you have nearly a hundred pages left to read? B. Did you realize that you nearly have a hundred pages left to read?

A. Did you realize that you have nearly a hundred pages left to read?

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. For months Jack's favorite pastime has been watching old movies. B. Jack's favorite pastime has been watching old movies for months.

A. For months Jack's favorite pastime has been watching old movies.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Getting into the elevator together, John and Roberta rode to the penthouse restaurant. B. Getting into the elevator together, John rode to the penthouse restaurant with Roberta.

A. Getting into the elevator together, John and Roberta rode to the penthouse restaurant.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. James said that he would either send the book over today or bring it with him tomorrow. B. James either said that he would send the book over today or bring it with him tomorrow.

A. James said that he would either send the book over today or bring it with him tomorrow.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Ms. Winslow's lecture yesterday was not only long but also boring. B. Ms. Winslow's lecture yesterday not only was long but also boring.

A. Ms. Winslow's lecture yesterday was not only long but also boring.

What word the participial phrase modifies. In a huge file folder, Dora saved every article ever written on that period of history.

ARTICLE

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Trying desperately to find a position acceptable to both sides, the committee members offered several compromises. B. Trying desperately to find a position acceptable to both sides, several compromises were offered by the committee.

A. Trying desperately to find a position acceptable to both sides, the committee members offered several compromises.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. We must either return the car now or rent it for another day. B. Either we must return the car now or rent it for another day.

A. We must either return the car now or rent it for another day.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. When Dad looked the other way, my little brother picked up a donut and downed it in one bite. B. My little brother picked up a donut when Dad looked the other way and downed it in one bite.

A. When Dad looked the other way, my little brother picked up a donut and downed it in one bite.

Tell how the infinitive phrase is used in the sentence The list of chapters to be studied for the next test is on the bulletin board.

ADJ

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) A guinea pig, which is actually a type of rat, does not come from Guinea.

ADJECTIVE

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) During the civil War, Lincoln used powers that had not been authorized by law.

ADJECTIVE

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) Senator Tartar always argues vehemently against anything Senator Wilson proposes.

ADJECTIVE

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) The boy whom you saw outside my office rescued two elderly people from a burning building last week.

ADJECTIVE

Identify the gerund phrase. Before adjourning the meeting, we need to set a date for the next meeting

ADJOURNING THE MEETING

Tell how the infinitive phrase is used in the sentence For a skilled thief, it was fairly simple to pick the lock and enter the hotel room.

ADV

Tell how the infinitive phrase is used in the sentence I think I will stay home this weekend to study for that big test in history.

ADV

Tell how the infinitive phrase is used in the sentence They should be able to find those books somewhere in the college's library.

ADV

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) I've heard from Glenn only twice since he moved to Iowa City.

ADVERB

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) Since the auditorium seats only three hundred, many people were turned away.

ADVERB

What word the participial phrase modifies. The candidates promised not to use advertisements attacking each other personally.

ADVERTISEMENTS

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Example: After Alex started his car, he drove slowly out of the parking lot.

AFTER ALEX STARTED HIS CAR

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). The map to the cabin, although quite old and faded, was still readable.

ALTHOUGH QQUITE OLD AND FADED

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Although the snow had melted, it was still very cold outside.

ALTHOUGH THE SNOW HAD MELTED

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. (Almost, Most) all of the people in my class are engineering majors.

Almost

intransitive verb

An action verb that does not have a direct object

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. When spending a quiet week at Sleepy Hollow Ranch, it is best to bring along several books. B. When spending a quiet week at Sleepy Hollow Ranch, you should bring along several books.

B. When spending a quiet week at Sleepy Hollow Ranch, you should bring along several books.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. After wrecking my car, two of my neighbors offered me rides to work. B. After I wrecked my car, two of my neighbors offered me rides to work.

B. After I wrecked my car, two of my neighbors offered me rides to work.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Full of cracks and leaking badly, Dad filled the swimming pool with dirt and grew tomatoes in it. B. Because the swimming pool was full of cracks and leaking badly, Dad filled it with dirt and grew tomatoes in it.

B. Because the swimming pool was full of cracks and leaking badly, Dad filled it with dirt and grew tomatoes in it.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Last summer my two cousins almost found a thousand dollars in an old box buried in the barn. B. Last summer my two cousins found almost a thousand dollars in an old box buried in the barn.

B. Last summer my two cousins found almost a thousand dollars in an old box buried in the barn.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Max had only been gone for a few minutes when the fire broke out. B. Max had been gone for only a few minutes when the fire broke out.

B. Max had been gone for only a few minutes when the fire broke out.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. The students in the jurior high school were not all interested in listening to a symphony. B. Not all the students in the junior high school were interested in listening to a symphony.

B. Not all the students in the junior high school were interested in listening to a symphony.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Studying for an exam often is more tiring than taking one. B. Studying for an exam is often more tiring than taking one.

B. Studying for an exam is often more tiring than taking one.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Situated in a quiet residential section, the home buyer will appreciate the beautiful design of this house. B. The home buyer will appreciate the beautiful design of this house, which is situated in a quiet residential section.

B. The home buyer will appreciate the beautiful design of this house, which is situated in a quiet residential section.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. To make a proper selection, several options ought to be considered. B. To make a proper selection, you ought to consider several options.

B. To make a proper selection, you ought to consider several options.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Opening the front door of Aunt Martha's house, the smell of fresh-baked bread fills the air. B. When you open the front door of Aunt Martha's house, the smell of fresh-baked bread fills the air.

B. When you open the front door of Aunt Martha's house, the smell of fresh-baked bread fills the air.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Yesterday, while enjoying a brief afternoon nap, a bolt of lightning struck the corner of the house. B. Yesterday, while I enjoyed a brief afternoon nap, a bolt of lightning struck the corner of the house.

B. Yesterday, while I enjoyed a brief afternoon nap, a bolt of lightning struck the corner of the house.

Identify the gerund phrase. Alan's toughest job each month is balancing his checkbook.

BALANCING HIS CHECKBOOK

Identify the gerund phrase. Balancing my checkbook is much easier now that I use my computer.

BALANCING MY CHECKBOOK

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Because the little kids were very tired, we left the park and went to the yogurt store for a snack.

BECAUSE THE LITTLE KIDS WERE VERY TIRED

Identify the gerund phrase. Although she enjoys math, Cary has never considered becoming an accountant.

BECOMING AN ACCOUTANT

Identify the noun or pronoun that the adjective clause modifies in the next four sentences. Write your answer using all CAPITAL LETTERS. Sentence one: The boy whom you saw outside my office rescued two elderly people from a burning building last week.

BOY

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. The singer (burst) into tears of joy.

BURST

if the pronoun case used is correct, choose correct. If the pronoun case is incorrect, choose incorrect. I told Marta that, if I were she, I would study for tomorrow's test.

CORRECT

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. He should have (choose) to wear socks also.

CHOSEN

Identify the gerund phrase. Jerry's young cousin learned much about geography by collecting stamps from across the world.

COLLECTING STAMPS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD

if the pronoun case used is correct, choose correct. If the pronoun case is incorrect, choose incorrect. Does the coach know about my leaving practice early yesterday?

CORRECT

if the pronoun case used is correct, choose correct. If the pronoun case is incorrect, choose incorrect. I think the detectives should look for whomever they think has the missing file folders.

CORRECT

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. The Jensens sat in the airport for six long, tedious hours; their flight was delayed by what was called an equipment shortage.

Correct

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. The treasurer's report was so long, so disorganized, and so dull that some of the listeners dozed off at times.

Correct

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. The box with three computers and a laser printer inside have been taken to the loading dock.

Correct

Tell how gerund phrase is used: S,SC,DO,OP Senator Bell does not oppose increasing the sales tax to build new schools.

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. Because it has been serviced well, no one would suspect the car has been driven nearly 200,000 miles.

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. My neighbor asked me how I liked my new typewriter.

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. The playful puppy (drag) the towel out into the yard.

DRAGGED

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. We had (drink) two cups of coffee earlier in the day.

DRUNK

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Even though we argued for nearly an hour, the sergeant would not give entry passes to our whole group.

EVEN THOUGH WE ARGUED FOR NEARLY AN HOUR

Sentence or Fragment: Lying in the corner of the room were the boys' baseball gloves and tattered uniforms.

Sentence or fragment: Because Emily stood up and left the room.

Sentence or fragment: Racing up that last hill, which was so steep that my lungs burned and my heart raced uncontrollably.

Sentence or fragment: The car's horn, a shrill blast that startled every pedestrian within two blocks.

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Della often writes glowing advertising copy for products for which she has little or no enthusiasm.

FOR WHICH SHE HAS LITTLE OR NO ENTHUSIASM

The same verb cannot be intransitive and action in the sentence. True or False

False Sentence pattern one verbs can be action. That verb is intransitive because it does not have a receiver of the action. Yet, the verb can still be action.

Sentence patterns 1, 2, and 3 cannot be transitive. True or False

False, sentence pattern 3 is transitive because it has a receiver of the action.

choose the correct answer from the choices in parentheses. By the time the average student graduates, (he or she, they) should have spent many hours learning computers.

HE OR SHE

choose the correct answer from the choices in parentheses. Not one of the older employees feels that (he or she owes, they owe) any loyalty to the new managers.

HE OR SHE OWES

choose the correct answer from the choices in parentheses. Anyone who buys an older car must prepare (himself, hisself, themselves) for some expensive repairs.

HIMSELF

choose the correct answer from the choices in parentheses. Neither Jim nor Walt has worked very much on (his, their) speech for next week's election.

HIS

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. The mechanic showed Estelle how the carburetor on the old car could be adjusted.

HOW THE CARBURETOR ON THE OLD CAR COULD BE ADJUSTED

auxillary verb

Helps the main verb express action or a state of being

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. I'd like to sit in the balcony if there are any seats available.

IF THERE ARE ANY SEATS AVAILABLE

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Jill asked the usher if there were any seats available in the balcony.

IF THERE WERE ANY SEATS AVAILABLE IN THE BALCONY

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). If we had taken the earlier flight, we would have arrived home well ahead of the storm.

IF WE HAD TAKEN THE EARLIER FLIGHT

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). How can we find Janice's office if we have lost the address?

IF WE HAVE LOST THE ADDRESS

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Late papers, if you have not arranged for an extension, will not be accepted without a penalty.

IF YOU HAVE NOT ARRANGED FOR AN EXTENSION

if the pronoun case used is correct, choose correct. If the pronoun case is incorrect, choose incorrect. Betsy said, "Keep this news between you and I, but I heard that next Tuesday is going to be a holiday."

INCORRECT

if the pronoun case used is correct, choose correct. If the pronoun case is incorrect, choose incorrect. Except for she and Ellen, all the women on the committee voted to meet tomorrow night at eight o'clock.

INCORRECT

if the pronoun case used is correct, choose correct. If the pronoun case is incorrect, choose incorrect. Whose going to tell the boss that the hard disk crashed last night?

INCORRECT

if the pronoun case used is correct, choose correct. If the pronoun case is incorrect, choose incorrect. Would you please send all of we members of the nominating committee a list of your previous elected offices?

INCORRECT

choose the correct answer from the choices in parentheses. Has Jane's group finished (its, it's, their) part of the project yet?

ITS

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. On tests the part my sister usually fails is the section on mathematics.

MY SISTER USUALLY FAILS

Tell how the infinitive phrase is used in the sentence When the car broke down, we couldn't do anything but walk home.

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) It soon became evident that neither of the two witnesses was reliable.

NOUN

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) Experts consider it unlikely that the rebels can hold out much longer.

NOUN

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) Ms. Sweeney's reply was hardly what we had expected.

NOUN

Tell how the clause is used in the sentence. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS (N0UN, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE) Senator Tartar always argues vehemently against whatever Senator Wilson proposes.

NOUN

What word the participial phrase modifies. Those people carrying the banners must stand at the back of the auditorium.

PEOPLE

Pattern One

Pattern One sentences contain no complements. Pattern by use: S + Vi (S = subject; Vi = intransitive verb)

Pattern of three

Pattern Three sentences contain a direct object. Sample sentence: John throws the ball Pattern by use: S + Vt + DO (Vt = transitive verb; DO = direct object)

PATTERN TWO

Pattern Two sentences contain a subjective complement. Sample sentences: The child is clever The child is a genius. Pattern by use: S + Vlk + SC (Vlk = linking verb; SC = subjective complement)

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. It's unlikely that we'll ever learn much about Christopher Columbus's origins.

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. Whatever you decide will probably be approved by the boss.

Identify the noun or pronoun that the adjective clause modifies in the next four sentences. Write your answer using all CAPITAL LETTERS. Sentence one: The Mortons were unhappy because San Antonio, which is usually quite dry, was very rainy during their vacation.

SAN ANTONIO

Tell how gerund phrase is used: S,SC,DO,OP The last thing we considered in the meeting was appointing a new treasurer.

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. The belief that is held by some pundits is that war between the two countries is inevitable.

Tell how the noun clause is used in the sentence. DO for direct object or delayed direct object, S for subject or delayed subject, SC for subjective complement, OP for object of preposition, and AP for appositive. The underlying theme of the book is that there are hundreds of tasty recipes that dieters can safely use.

Identify the noun or pronoun that the adjective clause modifies in the next four sentences. Write your answer using all CAPITAL LETTERS. Sentence one: After Marge checked the schedule the instructor distributed, she set aside several hours for study.

SCHEDULE

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. Mother has not (see) the place shere the cat had torn the curtain.

SEEN

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. When she was told she had won first prize Maxine burst into tears.

SHE HAD WON FIRST PRIZE

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Since I bought a chain saw, cutting firewood has been a very easy task.

SINCE I BOUGHT A CHAIN SAW

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Since she has moved out of town, Cindy cannot use her health club membership.

SINCE SHE HAS MOVED OUT OF TOWN

What word the participial phrase modifies. My sister, having collected baseball cards for almost ten years, sold her collection to pay for her car.

SISTER

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Please send me the check as soon as possible so that I can pay my tuition.

SO THAT I CAN PAY MY TUITION

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). In the emergency, the pilot dumped almost all the fuel so that the plane could reach the landing strip.

SO THAT THE PLANE COULD REACH THE LANDING STRIP

Pattern four

Sample sentence: John throws Jake the ball. Pattern by use: S + Vt + IO + DO (IO = indirect object) Pattern Four sentences contain an indirect object.

Pattern Five

Sample sentences: The parents consider the child clever. The parents consider the child a genius. Pattern by use: S + Vt + DO + OC (OC = objective complement) Pattern Five sentences contain an objective complement

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. The local bankers admitted that they could not handle the financing alone.

THAT THEY COULD NOT HANDLE THE FINANCING ALONE

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). I found that last assignment much more difficult than any we had written earlier.

THAN ANY WE HAD WRIITEN EARLIER

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). My old running shoes feel better on my feet than these expensive new ones.

THAN THESE EXPENSIVE NEW ONES

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Jim is certain that he can pass the physical fitness test.

THAT HE CAN PASS THE PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Some fans think it odd that Landers has had little playing time in the last three games.

THAT LANDERS HAS HAD LITTLE PLAYING TIME IN THE LAST THREE GAMES

Identify the noun clause Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. One rumor that is circulating is that Landers will soon lose his job.

THAT LANDERS WILL SOON LOSE HIS JOB

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. It is understandable that Marcia was surprised by the remark.

THAT MARCIA WAS SUPRISED BY THE REMARK

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. Yesterday in her attic, my aunt found a baseball card that was autographed by Joe Dimaggio.

THAT WAS AUTOGRAPHED BY JOE DIMAGGIO

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Marcia is sure that we can make the drive in less than four hours.

THAT WE CAN MAKE THE DRIVE IN LESS THAN FOUR HOURS

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). Mr mother was delighted that we had been able to find the lost book.

THAT WE HAD BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE LOST BOOK

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. The new directive emphasizes the fact that whenever possible local people will be hired.

THAT WHENEVER POSSIBLE LOCAL PEOPLE WILL BE HIRED

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. Janice needs a computer that will run a desktop publishing program.

THAT WILL RUN A DESKTOP PUBLISHING PROGRAM

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. We are all happy that you have joined our cycling club.

THAT YOU HAVE JOINED OUR CYCLING CLUB

choose the correct answer from the choices in parentheses. Out of the students surveyed, only a few knew (his or her, their) exact GPA.

THEIR

identify the infinitive phrases; include the subject if the phrase has one of its own Everyone should know the way to change a tire on a car

TO CHANGE A TIRE ON A CAR

identify the infinitive phrases; include the subject if the phrase has one of its own To find that program in your computer, click the left button on the mouse on the proper icon.

TO FIND THAT PROGRAM IN YOUR COMPUTER

identify the infinitive phrases; include the subject if the phrase has one of its own We need to know more about your experience in your last job before we can offer you a position with our company.

TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE IN YOUR LAST JOB

identify the infinitive phrases; include the subject if the phrase has one of its own Jim left so early this morning that we did not have an opportunity to talk to him.

TO TALK TO HIM

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. We're still waiting to hear from all those to whom we sent invitations.

TO WHOM WE SENT INVITATIONS

Adjective clauses are either restrictive or nonrestrictive. True or False

True

Relative pronouns have a function within the dependent clause as well as introducing the clause. True or False

True

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. Sentence one: That little pamphlet told us nothing we needed to know about the proposed law.

WE NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROPOSED LAW

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. If what you say is true, the authorities should be notified.

WHAT YOU SAY

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. That song takes me back to the time when we were in junior high school.

WHEN WE WERE IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). When you see Madelyn, give her the message about the meeting

WHEN YOU SEE MADELYN

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. This is where I was standing when the sirens sounded.

WHERE I WAS STANDING WHEN THE SIRENS SOUNDED

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. Alice and Jim are searching the places where Jim might have lost his keys.

WHERE JIM MIGHT HAVE LOST HIS KEYS

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. The College Commons is a place where students from many countries meet each other.

WHERE STUDENTS FROM MANY COUNTRIES MEET EACH OTHER

Identify the adverb clause in each sentence. CAPITALIZE every letter in your answer. Do not put any type of punctuation in your answer (ex. commas or periods). You need to use patching plaster wherever you find a crack in that wall.

WHEREVER YOU FIND A CRACK IN THAT WALL

In the first ten sentences, write the dependent clause in the blank; the clause can be noun, adverb or adjective. Write your answer in all CAPITAL LETTERS. How can you concentrate while that radio is blaring in your ear?

WHILE THAT RADIO IS BLARING IN YOUR EAR

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. Alex is visiting his Aunt Marta, who is a museum curator in Chicago.

WHO IS A MUSEUM CURATOR IN CHICAGO

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. Joe Dimaggio, who was a very famous baseball player, played for the New York Yankees.

WHO WAS A VERY A FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Whoever wrote the anonymous letter was probably someone who once worked for Mr. Summer.

WHOEVER WROTE THE ANONYMOUS LETTER

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. I got a call yesterday from Alex Ortega, whom I met when I toured Venezuela last summer.

WHOM I MET WHEN I TOURED VENEZUELA LAST SUMMER

For the first ten sentences, identify the adjective clause by writing the clause in the blank. Use all CAPITAL LETTERS for your answer. Do not use punctuation. The college sent a letter to all the students whose parking permits have expired.

WHOSE PARKING PERMITS HAVE EXPIRED

Identify the noun clause. Write your answers in all CAPITAL LETTERS. Local soccer fans are wondering why the coach is keeping Landers on the bench.

WHY THE COACH IS KEEPING LANDERS ON THE BENCH

In the blank, write the correct form of the verb shown within parentheses. Yesterday Tom (wear) his new running shoes to class.

WORE

identify the infinitive phrases; include the subject if the phrase has one of its own One of the advisors can help you select your courses for next term.

YOU SELECT YOUR COURSES FOR NEXT TERM

Unfortunately, only a few of the choice seats remain. The subject of the sentence is

few

Coordinating clause

a clause beginning with a coordinating conjunction and is essentially a main clause joined to another main clause

nonrestrictive clause

a clause that provides descriptive information that isn't essential to the meaning of the sentence

clause

a group of words with a subject and a verb

objective complement

a noun or adjective that follows the verb and describes or renames the direct object

subjective complement

a noun, pronoun, or adjective that appears with a linking verb and tells something about the subject; includes predicate nominative and predicate adjective

misplaced modifier

a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.

Gerund

a verb ending in "ing" that serves as a noun

dangling modifier

a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence

Only one sentence pattern does not require a word to complete the sense of the action. This sentence pattern is? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

a. 1

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. Annie is as good a computer programmer, if not a better programmer, than Karen. b. Annie is as good a computer programmer as Karen, and she may even be a better programmer.

a. Annie is as good a computer programmer, if not a better programmer, than Karen.

Choose the sentence that is correctly written, not the sentence with the dangling modifier. a. If you use that new long-distance service, these problems won't occur. b. Using that new long-distance service, these problems won't occur.

a. If you use that new long-distance service, these problems won't occur.

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. James read that book not simply for information but for the pleasure in the reading. b. James read that book not simply for information but because he took pleasure in the reading.

a. James read that book not simply for information but for the pleasure in the reading.

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. Maxwell's on-base average is higher than Johnson's. b. Maxwell's on-base average is higher than Johnson.

a. Maxwell's on-base average is higher than Johnson's.

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. My family decided to stay home rather than going off on a trip. b. My family decided to stay home rather than go off on a trip.

a. My family decided to stay home rather than going off on a trip.

Mark Jackson regularly arrives in town on the first day of summer. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

a. Pattern one

On the left wall in the downstairs hall is a portrait of Becky's grandmother. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

a. Pattern one

One of the candidates has surged into the lead in the opinion polls. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

a. Pattern one

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. The girls on this team are not much different from those on any other team. b. The girls on this team are not much different from any other team.

a. The girls on this team are not much different from those on any other team.

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. This new spark plug lasted longer than the other company's. b. This new spark plug lasted longer than the other company.

a. This new spark plug lasted longer than the other company's.

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. Wally wrote a more interesting story than any other student in his class. b. Wally wrote a more interesting story than any student in his class.

a. Wally wrote a more interesting story than any other student in his class.

Choose the sentence that is correctly written, not the sentence with the dangling modifier. a. Wanda decided that the pasture, choked with weeks and dense vines, needed to be plowed up and re-planted. b. Ckoked with weeds and dense vines, Wanda decided that the pasture needed to be plowed up and re-planted.

a. Wanda decided that the pasture, choked with weeks and dense vines, needed to be plowed up and re-planted.

A hot air balloon sailed there by the trees. Choose the correct answer for the word there. a. an adverb that modifies sailed b. an adjective that modifies trees c. an adverb that modifies balloon d. an adjective that modifies balloon e. none of the above

a. an adverb that modifies sailed

I must tell you something important. a. auxiliary and main verb form b. past tense verb c. auxiliary and past participle

a. auxiliary and main verb form

Must we continue this conversation? a. auxiliary and main verb form b. past tense verb c. present tense and past participle

a. auxiliary and main verb form

They were teasing their friends. a. auxiliary and present participle b. past tense verb c. auxiliary and past participle

a. auxiliary and present participle

Is Lake Michigan ________than Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, or Lake Superior? Fill in the blank with the correct answer. a. deeper b. more deep c. more deeper

a. deeper

May, might, must, can, could, would, and should are called what kind of auxiliary? a. model b. modal c. medley d. mini

b. modal

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. Ms. Lawrence has been an assistant to Senator Plusman for the past five years.

assistant

ate

A sentence pattern 5 has how many complements? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

b. 2

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. Because she has been teaching for several years, Marge's knowledge of geography is greater than the average person. b. Because she has been teaching for several years, Marge's knowledge of geography is greater than the average person's.

b. Because she has been teaching for several years, Marge's knowledge of geography is greater than the average person's.

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. Because she has lived here for many years, Maggie's knowledge of local politics is better than most people. b. Because she has lived here for many years, Maggie's knowledge of local politics is better than most people's.

b. Because she has lived here for many years, Maggie's knowledge of local politics is better than most people's.

Choose the sentence that is correctly written, not the sentence with the dangling modifier. a. Covered with a thick chocolate icing, everyone at the table enjoyed that delicious cake. b. Covered with a thick chocolate icing, that cake was enjoyed by everyone at the table.

b. Covered with a thick chocolate icing, that cake was enjoyed by everyone at the table.

A noun clause is always set off with commas. a. True b. False

b. False

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. He is grim looking, with a thick neck and a face like a bulldog. b. He is grim looking, with a thick neck and a face like a bulldog's.

b. He is grim looking, with a thick neck and a face like a bulldog's.

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. He is very grim looking, with a thick neck and a face like a bulldog. b. He is very grim looking, with a thick neck and a face like a bulldog's.

b. He is very grim looking, with a thick neck and a face like a bulldog's.

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. Jane pitches faster than anyone on her team. b. Jane pitches faster than anyone else on her team.

b. Jane pitches faster than anyone else on her team.

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. My sister has a better jump shot than any kid in her ninth grade class. b. My sister has a better jump shot than any other kid in her ninth grade class.

b. My sister has a better jump shot than any other kid in her ninth grade class.

Choose the sentence that is correctly written, not the sentence with the dangling modifier. a. Obviously embarrassed by the simple mistake, Lori blushed bright red. b. Obviously embarrassed by that simple mistake, Lori's face turned a bright red.

b. Obviously embarrassed by that simple mistake, Lori's face turned a bright red.

By midafternoon everyone looked ready for a long weekend. a. Pattern one b. Pattern two

b. Pattern two

Choose the sentence that is correctly written, not the sentence with the dangling modifier. a. Reaching a depth of about thirty feet, my ears began to hurt. b. Reaching a depth of about thirty feet, I noticed my ears begin to hurt.

b. Reaching a depth of about thirty feet, I noticed my ears begin to hurt.

That is the _______ answer I have ever heard. Fill in the blank with the correct answer. a. sensibliest b. most sensible c. more sensible

b. most sensible

Choose the sentence that is correctly written, not the sentence with the dangling modifier. a. Seen from that height, you would think the buildings were toys. b. Seeing them from that height, you would think the buildings were toys.

b. Seeing them from that height, you would think the buildings were toys.

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. That building is as tall as the others downtown, if not taller. b. That building ia as tall as, if not taller than, the others downtown.

b. That building ia as tall as, if not taller than, the others downtown.

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. That fan is much cheaper than the other company. b. That fan is much cheaper than the other company's.

b. That fan is much cheaper than the other company's.

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. The Atlanta Braves are as good a baseball team, if not a better team, than any in this decade. b. The Atlanta Braves are as good a baseball team as any in this decade, if not a better team.

b. The Atlanta Braves are as good a baseball team as any in this decade, if not a better team.

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. The mountains of the eastern United States are far older than the western United States. b. The mountains of the eastern United States are far older than those in the western United States.

b. The mountains of the eastern United States are far older than those in the western United States.

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. The streets in the downtown section are much more narrow than the streets in the rest of the city. b. The streets in the downtown section are much more narrow than the rest of the city.

b. The streets in the downtown section are much more narrow than the rest of the city.

Choose the sentence that is logically structured. a. Which car is longest, the coupe or the station wagon? b. Which car is longer, the coupe or the station wagon?

b. Which car is longer, the coupe or the station wagon?

Choose the sentence that is correctly written, not the sentence with the dangling modifier. a. While still in elementary school, my grandfather taught me to play golf. b. While I was still in elementary school, my grandfather taught me to play golf.

b. While I was still in elementary school, my grandfather taught me to play golf.

Choose the sentence that is correctly written, not the sentence with the dangling modifier. a. While studying for that test, my friend Marta brought me some chocolate cookies. b. While I was studying for that test, my friend Marta brought me some chocolate cookies.

b. While I was studying for that test, my friend Marta brought me some chocolate cookies.

Choose the sentence that best states the comparison correctly. a. Who is tallest, Joe or Matt? b. Who is taller, Joe or Matt?

b. Who is taller, Joe or Matt?

The glider landed noiselessly on the desert floor and came to a stop. Choose the correct answer for the word noiselessly. a. an adjective that modifies floor b. an adverb that modifies landed c. an adverb that modifies came d. an adjective that modifies glider e. none of the above

b. an adverb that modifies landed

A noun clause that renames another noun is called a. adjective. b. appositive. c. adverb. d. conjunction.

b. appositive.

He was actually standing right there. a. auxiliary b. auxiliary and present participle c. present tense verb

b. auxiliary and present participle

After a few days of practice, the basketball team was running all its drills very smoothly. The word is drills. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

My brother keeps his car in a public garage. The word is car. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

On the other side of the mountain, the developers have built a beautiful ski lodge complete with a lake. The word is lodge. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

Once out of the harbor, the small sailboat began a long downwind run toward the island. The word is run. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

The camp director made the girls very unhappy with her new orders for cleaning up the area. The word is girls. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

The sentry wisely sounded an alarm. Choose the correct answer for the word alarm. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

There on the 19th floor of the office building the women rented a large office for their firm. The word is office. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

Uncle Will considered himself a good judge of character. Choose the correct answer for the word himself. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

Under the lilac bush beside the porch, the old dog buried his beloved collection of bones and toys. The word is collection. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

b. direct object

The old collie down the street has grown feeble and unsteady on its feet. Identify the adjective or adjectives that follow the linking verb. a. old b. feeble, unsteady c. unsteady d. feet

b. feeble, unsteady

Furthermore, goldfish seem ______ than any of the others. Fill in the blank with the correct answer. a. friendliest b. friendlier c. more friendlier

b. friendlier

Goldfish are the _______ of all aquarium fish, too. Fill in the blank with the correct answer. a. healthier b. healthiest c. most healthiest

b. healthiest

Next in line at the parade will be the bagpipe band from Lakeside High School. The subject is

band

One of the weakest students in my graduating class recently became a millionaire. The verb is

became

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. The return on that investment should be (better, more better) than that last loser we picked.

better

Use c for comma, s for semicolon, and o if no punctuation is needed. Be sure to use lower case. Use lower case o for no punctuation instead of the number 0 (zero). The cashier did not answer our questions nor did he offer to summon the manager.

Use c for comma, s for semicolon, and o if no punctuation is needed. Be sure to use lower case. Use lower case o for no punctuation instead of the number 0 (zero). The members of the House will debate the amendment tomorrow but the prospect of a compromise is remote.

Landing on the porch, the robin turned its head frequently and nervously. Choose the correct answer for the word frequently. a. an adverb that modifies nervously b. an adjective that modifies head c. an adverb that modifies turned d. an adjective that modifies robin e. none of the above

c. an adverb that modifies turned

Mrs. Santos has convinced me. a. auxiliary and present participle b. past tense verb c. auxiliary and past participle

c. auxiliary and past participle

The most commonly used linking verb is a. sense b. become c. be

c. be

In all regular verbs, the past and the past participle are alike, formed simply by the addition of a. s b. ies c. d or ed d. nothing

c. d or ed

If a sentence is a sentence 5, it must contain what kind of complement(s)? a. subjective complement b. indirect object c. direct object and objective complement d. direct object

c. direct object and objective complement

When a word or words have been left out of a clause, this is called a. nonrestrictive b. restrictive. c. elliptical d. appositive

c. elliptical

Verbs not used exclusively as auxiliaries are a. should, would b. may, might c. have, be and do d. can, could

c. have, be and do

Jim has not yet shown his parents his recently won prize. Choose the correct answer for the word parents. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. subjective object

c. indirect object

One of the children gave us a timid but friendly smile. Choose the correct answer for the word us. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

c. indirect object

The camp cook made the girls a big plate of sandwiches. The word is girls. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

c. indirect object

The district attorney offered the convicted thief a reduced sentence in exchange for some information. The word is thief. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

c. indirect object

The long dry spell left us no grain supply for winter. The word is us. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

c. indirect object

The rain gave them an excuse for their absence. The word is them. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

c. indirect object

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. The sad news about the president's health can no longer be kept a secret.

can keep

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. Perhaps this early failure can be a chance for a new start.

chance

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. In March, the national parks are a good choice for a vacation.

choice

restrictive clause

clauses which are necessary to the meaning of the sentence

Absolute Phrase

combines a noun and a participle with any accompanying modifiers or objects

Here comes my next-door neighbor with her two mangy dogs. The verb is

comes

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. Coleman, the third baseman, threw down his glove and screamed that the runner hadn't touched the base.

correct

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. Everyone who read that book has been asked to give some kind of opinion of it to the class.

correct

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. Immediate solutions to the large number of problems plaguing our computer network are vital.

correct

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. My friend Jerry is one of those people who seems to be naturally talented in music.

correct

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. The twins and their sister Amy are arriving tonight on the ten o'clock plane.

correct

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. Which of those computers can recalculate that spreadsheet (faster, fastest)?

faster

could see

Close to the summer camp is a nine-hole golf course. The subject is

course

A large flock of turkeys crossed the road in front of our car. The verb is

crossed

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. Jim parked his car on the street, the cars of relatives completely filling his driveway. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

d. absolute

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. The people left the building on time, the technicians having repaired the elevator. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

d. absolute

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. The project having been deemed a failure, all of us team members were given new work assignments. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

d. absolute

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. The weather being very stormy, soccer practice for this afternoon has been canceled. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

d. absolute

Identify the phrases in the following sentences. We decided against this restaurant, the line for a table being extremely long. a. gerund b. participial c. infinitive d. absolute

d. absolute

Verbs have two voices. What are they? a. helping and linking b. present and past c. future and future progressive d. active and passive

d. active and passive

Nonrestrictive adjective clauses are usually found following a. proper nouns. b. nouns already identified. c. one-of-a-kind nouns. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above

Pat filled the green flowerpot with geraniums, her favorite flowers. Choose the correct answer about the word green. a. an adverb that modifies filled b. an adjective that describes geraniums c. an adverb that modifies geraniums d. an adjective that describes flowerpot

d. an adjective that describes flowerpot

After her long swim across the rough English Channel, Joan looked exhausted. Identify the adjective or adjectives that follow the linking verb. a. cold b. long c. rough d. exhausted

d. exhausted

The tense signaled by shall or will as auxiliaries is a. present perfect b. past perfect c. present d. future

d. future

My sister the optimist always keeps her hopes high. The word is high. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

d. objective complement

The hot, humid weather made my job in the mailroom even more tedious. Choose the correct answer for the word tedious. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement

d. objective complement

The salesman considered any day without a big sale a failure. The word is failure. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

d. objective complement

Too much praise can make some people conceited. Choose the correct answer for the word conceited. a. subjective complement b. direct objective c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

d. objective complement

The verb part never used with an auxiliary or helper is the a. past participle b. base or infinitive c. present participle d. past

d. past

Had is the auxiliary used to form a. future b. future perfect c. past d. past perfect

d. past perfect

The pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs that subordinate noun clauses are essentially the same words that are used in a. declarative sentences. b. imperative sentences. c. exclamatory sentences. d. questions.

d. questions

A direct object tells __________ after the verb. a. when b. where c. why d. what

d. what

Identify the word listed as to its function in the sentence, ex. direct object, subjective complement, indirect objective, objective complement, or object of preposition. Use these abbreviations: do, sc, io, oc, op How much rope will you need for the children's swing? "Rope" is the word.

Identify the word listed as to its function in the sentence, ex. direct object, subjective complement, indirect objective, objective complement, or object of preposition. Use these abbreviations: do, sc, io, oc, op Of these three candidates, which one do you prefer? "One" is the word.

Suddenly from behind the shed appeared a snarling dog. The subject is

dog

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. Several of the graduating seniors were at one time high-school drop-outs.

drop-outs

A little boy in the back row of the theater ran quickly down the aisle to the stage. The word is quickly. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

e. none of the above

On the worktable, in addition to Della's word processor, was a leather-bound abridged dictionary. Choose the corect answer for the word dictionary. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

e. none of the above

The child appeared frightened by the strange scowl on the clown's face. The word is scowl. a. subjective complement b. direct object c. indirect object d. objective complement e. none of the above

e. none of the above

Those are Chinese words that you hear on the short-wave radio. Choose the correct answer for the word Chinese. a. an adverb that modifies hear b. an adjective that modifies Those c. An adverb that modifies are d. an adjective that modifies that e. none of the above

e. none of the above

Each of the tourists carried a small camera. The subject is

each

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. In a close run-off election, Ms. Sherman was elected treasurer.

elected

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. The cake should be cut into ten (equal, equally) parts.

equal

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. We tried to divide the money (equal, equally) among the five people.

equally

Her constant expressions of dissatisfaction have not endeared her to the others in the office. The subject is

expressions

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. For the moment, the three children are good friends.

friends

There are two more games left on the schedule. The subject is

games

To the left of the main gate is a small guardhouse. The subject is

gaurdhouse

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. Do you think that this tie looks (good, well) with my new jacket"

good

Can anyone tell me which of the five Great Lakes has the __________area? Fill in the blank with the correct answer. The rest of the test will test your knowledge of the use of degrees of adverbs and adjectives. a. greater b. most greatest c. greatest

greatest

had been

What is the verb in the following sentence? Edith had never felt really comfortable in the dreary old mansion.

had felt

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. When she talked to me about her new job, June sounded very (happy, happily).

happy

has brought

has helped

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. Their eldest daughter has been offered a job in Denmark.

has offered

We've no more seats in the classroom. The verb is

have

There, in the peace and solitude of the mountain village, he spent the last few years of his life. The subject is

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. "A team that wont be beaten can't be beaten," said Coach Welby who is hopelessly addicted to cliches.

incorrect

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. "You agree with me, dont you, Jean answered, that my suggestion was a reasonable one".

incorrect

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. At daybreak a crow parked itself outside our balcony and kept us awake with it's loud raucous scolding.

incorrect

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. In the outer lobby is a huge oil portrait of the founder of the firm; his stern humorless face adding to the austerity of the surroundings.

incorrect

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. The dodo and the roc both commonly found only in crossword puzzles are similar in some respects, and different in others.

incorrect

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. The dodo, a bird that is now extinct, actually lived in Muritius but the roc lived only in peoples imagination.

incorrect

In each sentence, you have a choice of correct or incorrect. Check the punctuation already in the sentence and if no other marks are needed, choose correct. If something is wrong with the punctuation already there if other marks need to be added, then choose incorrect. If you choose correct, the sentence should be punctuated correctly as is. This includes all punctuation marks. The play has received good reviews from the critics, I suppose it's impossible to get tickets at this late date.

incorrect

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. Usually a list of your expenses and a folder containing your receipts are included with your monthly report.

incorrect

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. A large part of the student body don't know who the student government president is.

incorrect

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. In addition to the small rowboat, there is three fine wooden canoes in the boathouse.

incorrect

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. There is a billiard table and a bowling alley in the basement of the student union.

incorrect

Look at the construction and tell if the subject/verb relationship is correct or incorrect. Were either Jim or Yolanda in that group that left on the first bus?

incorrect

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. Those people down the street need to keep their dogs (inside, inside of) the fence.

inside

One of our defensive backs intercepted the forward pass on the four-yard line. The verb is

intercepted

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. Grandmother seems nervous about something.

intransitive

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. My boyfriend appeared tired and sleepy.

intransitive

In the next ten sentences, identify whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. Do not capitalize your answer. Spell out the answer. Ex. transitive or intransitive. This is my final offer.

intransitive

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. Jim's loud whistling soon became an irritant to his fellow workers.

irritant

He's the only one of my teenage friends with an unlisted phone number. The verb is

On the front page of the book is a picture of the author's wife. What is the verb?

To the left of the main gate is a small guardhouse. The verb is

Tom's certainly unhappy about the scratch on his new car. The verb is

Beyond the pines grew a few dwarf junipers. The subject is

junipers

Finally, shortly before midnight, the last of the guests drove away. The subject is

last

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. Some residents of Fraser Valley were left homeless by the storm.

left

Goldfish are ______ bothersome than any other aquarium fish. Fill in the blank with the correct answer. a. least b. little c. less

less

Here is a list of supplies for the trip. The subject is

list

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue I have always admired the work of Ernest Hemingway who wrote "The Old Man and the Sea."

nonrestrictive

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue I know Joe Preston who makes an A on every test.

nonrestrictive

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue That man is Paul Hartford who joined the company last week.

nonrestrictive

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue We all need to study the history of the company for which we are writing that proposal.

nonrestrictive

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue. Sentence one: Tomorrow we will fish near Deer Island where we caught those two big fish last week.

nonrestrictive

Which type of adjective clause is set off with commas?

nonrestrictive

"Neatness is important in this line of work," said the boss. Neatness is what part of speech

noun

My brother's changeable moods irritate me. Moods is what part of speech

noun

The final cost exceeded our original estimate. Estimate is what part of speech

noun

The police searched the town for the killers. Police is what part of speech

noun

The young hero acknowledged the applause. Hero is what part of speech

noun

Use c for comma, s for semicolon, and o if no punctuation is needed. Be sure to use lower case. Use lower case o for no punctuation instead of the number 0 (zero). Court ladies of the period often wore massive wigs and decorated them with fruit, jewels, and even stuffed birds.

Use c for comma, s for semicolon, and o if no punctuation is needed. Be sure to use lower case. Use lower case o for no punctuation instead of the number 0 (zero). The cashier neither answered our questions nor offered to summon the manager.

Identify the word listed as to its function in the sentence, ex. direct object, subjective complement, indirect objective, objective complement, or object of preposition. Use these abbreviations: do, sc, io, oc, op Why did you paint this door purple? "Purple" is the word.

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. She has always been one of my favorite television stars.

one

One of our defensive backs intercepted the forward pass on the four-yard line. The subject is

one

simple sentence

one independent clause

Identify the word listed as to its function in the sentence, ex. direct object, subjective complement, indirect objective, objective complement, or object of preposition. Use these abbreviations: do, sc, io, oc, op Which of these suggested changes do you approve of? "Which" is the word.

Identify the word listed as to its function in the sentence, ex. direct object, subjective complement, indirect objective, objective complement, or object of preposition. Use these abbreviations: do, sc, io, oc, op Of these three candidates, which one will you vote for? "One" is the word.

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. For this boring work, we were paid a barely livable wage.

paid

Identify whether the phrase is participial or absolute The children were thrilled at the sight of the horses prancing down the street.

participial

Identify whether the phrase is participial or absolute The map giving directions to the concert is still lying on the table at home.

participial

Identify whether the phrase is participial or absolute The students, looking quickly at their test scores, walked slowly out of the room.

participial

John walked through the wrong door. Through is what part of speech

preposition

Later the waiter apologized to the hostess. To is what part of speech

preposition

She apologized for her late arrival. For is what part of speech

preposition

Use c for comma, s for semicolon, and o if no punctuation is needed. Be sure to use lower case. Use lower case o for no punctuation instead of the number 0 (zero). Sentence length is an unreliable guide to punctuation short sentences sometimes require semicolons.

That is only partially true," the lawyer replied. That is what part of speech

pronoun

The toddler hurt himself with his new toy. Himself is what part of speech

pronoun

Their yard is always neater than ours. Ours is what part of speech

pronoun

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. Her mother was (real, really) dismayed when Mary decided to become a bodybuilder.

really

Unfortunately, only a few of the choice seats remain. The verb in the sentence is

remain

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue Arline wants to move to a little town where she can find some peace and quiet

restrictive

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue Do you know all the students who made an A on the last test?

restrictive

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue Jack can't remember the name of the book he read for our next report.

restrictive

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue The place where Tom's family usually spends vacations is near Townsend, Tennessee.

restrictive

In the next ten sentences tell if the adjective clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive. I did not punctuate the clauses because that would have been a clue We have hired a guide who knows the lake well.

restrictive

Moments later a covey of quail rose from the large patch of weeds. The verb is

rose

Use c for comma, s for semicolon, and o if no punctuation is needed. Be sure to use lower case. Use lower case o for no punctuation instead of the number 0 (zero). Estelle could answer only three of the questions obviously she had not prepared well for the test.

Use c for comma, s for semicolon, and o if no punctuation is needed. Be sure to use lower case. Use lower case o for no punctuation instead of the number 0 (zero). Some archeologists believe that Stonehenge was a temple for sunworshiping others think that its use was sepulchral.

Use c for comma, s for semicolon, and o if no punctuation is needed. Be sure to use lower case. Use lower case o for no punctuation instead of the number 0 (zero). The new sunglasses are selling well in fact, several retailers have exhausted their supplies.

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. The little boy looked quite (sad, sadly) as his friend drove away for the first time.

sad

Identify the word listed as to its function in the sentence, ex. direct object, subjective complement, indirect objective, objective complement, or object of preposition. Use these abbreviations: do, sc, io, oc, op How tall has your youngest daughter grown this year? "Tall" is the word.

Neither of these two plans seems workable. The verb is

seems

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: Although tempted to eat a second piece of cake, Jan nevertheless turned away from the dessert table.

sentence

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: Give me your undivided attention.

sentence

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: Let me see your driver's license, please.

sentence

Choose if the sentence is a sentence or a fragment: The last week I spent just wandering around, chatting with old friends and taking a few snapshots.

sentence

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. The muriatic acid smells quite (sharp, sharply).

sharp

Our first sight of the dilapidated house depressed us. The subject is

sight

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. There has been a (slight, slightly) easing of tension in the office since Hubert was transferred to accounting.

slight

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. That batch of candy has cooled only (slight, slightly) since I took it off the stove.

slightly

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. Perhaps Jane's idea is the only solution to this problem.

solution

This was only the first of a long series of interruptions. The subject is

this

Beginning with this sentence, you need to identify the subjective complement. The rest of the sentences on this quiz are sentence pattern two. Do not capitalize your answers unless they are capitalized in the sentence. In difficult times, Johnson remained a constant source of encouragement for the team.

source

Larry, together with three of his friends, spent the day at the beach. The verb is

spent

In the open field stood three deer. The verb is

stood

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. The grass (sure, surely) does need cutting; it must have grown a foot since last Saturday.

surely

The prices of new cars surprised my father. The verb is

surprised

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. The qualifying tests are taken by all transfer students.

take

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. Who is (taller, tallest), George or Michael?

taller

indirect object

tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done; example: Jack showed the DOG kindness.

direct object

the object that receives the direct action of the verb

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. The gloom hung (thick, thickly) in the air of the locker room after our disappointing loss.

thickly

There was no sign of life about the farm. The verb is

was

choose the best answer from the choices in parentheses. Tom did (good, well) on his test yesterday.

well

will have

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. The winner of the contest will be met at the airport by a chauffeured limousine.

will meet

In the first ten sentences, change each passive voice verb to active. Do not write the complete sentence, only the verb. Do not change the tense of the verb; only change it to active voice. Remember in some sentences you have to rewrite (in your mind) the sentence supplying a subject because the verb cannot be changed to active in the form written. You will later be sent an application form by our personnel officer.

Traditional Grammar- Final 2020

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