Key Grammar Practice Gr.10
Key Grammar Practice Gr.10
Key Grammar Practice Gr.10
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Contents
Unit 10
Parts of Speech
10.1 10.2 10.3 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 Nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Interrogative and Relative Pronouns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Action Verbs and Verb Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Linking Verbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adverbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Prepositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Subordinating Conjunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unit 11
Unit 12
Phrases
12.1 12.2 12.3 12.3 12.3 Prepositional Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Appositives and Appositive Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Participles and Participial Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Gerunds and Gerund Phrases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Unit 15
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Unit 16
Subject-Verb Agreement
16.2 16.45 Agreement with Linking Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Agreement with Special Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Unit 17
Unit 18
Unit 20
Capitalization
20.1 20.23 Capitalization of Sentences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Capitalization of Proper Nouns and Proper Adjectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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10.1
Nouns
Key Information A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea. A concrete noun names an object that can be recognized by any of the senses; an abstract noun names an idea, a quality, or a characteristic. A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea; a common noun is the general name of a person, place, thing, or idea. A collective noun names a group and can be regarded as either singular or plural.
I A. Identifying Nouns
10. To help fight loneliness, many women wrote journals and diaries about their lives and experiences. I B. Identifying Noun Types
From the nouns you identified in the sentences above, list an example for each type of noun. Possible answers are given. family Collective noun _____________________________________________________________________ isolation, loneliness Abstract noun ______________________________________________________________________ women, land, United States Concrete noun _____________________________________________________________________ years, settlers, journals Common noun _____________________________________________________________________ United States, Native Americans Proper noun ___________________________________________________________________________
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The woman who won the marathon is 35. Whoever works hardest will get promoted.
Underline the pronoun in each of the following sentences. Then write whether the pronoun is interrogative or relative. interrogative 1. Who finally auditioned for the lead role? __________________
2. The explosion that shook the town was caused by an error at the factory. relative __________________
relative 3. The barn, which was painted red, stood in a field of daisies. __________________ interrogative 4. What have you done to make Angela so angry? __________________ relative 5. Ben is trying to decide whom to ask for help with his biology. __________________
I B. Using Interrogative Pronouns
Use an appropriate interrogative pronoun to turn each of the following statements into questions. Write your new interrogative sentence in the space provided.
1. Kendall called me last night.
Whom did Kendall call last night?/Who called you last night? __________________________________________________________________________________
2. This is the quickest way to get to the cafeteria.
What would you like to have for your birthday dinner? __________________________________________________________________________________
5. The Pulitzer Prize is named after Joseph Pulitzer.
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Underline the entire action verb, including all auxiliary verbs, in each of the following sentences. Then write whether the verb is transitive or intransitive. transitive 1. Sailboats have the right-of-way over motorboats. __________________ intransitive 2. The careful truck driver slowed noticeably in the rain and snow. __________________ transitive 3. The Chinese pandas should attract many visitors to the zoo. __________________ transitive 4. Architects begin their work long before the start of construction. __________________
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transitive 5. Most of the actors have already learned their lines. __________________ intransitive 6. The new compact disc will arrive in stores tomorrow. __________________ intransitive 7. The ball landed only six inches from the hole. __________________ transitive 8. The scent of fresh sheets welcomes the hotels guests every night. __________________ intransitive 9. Did you simply guess on the last question? __________________ transitive 10. A blues singer does not always sing sad songs. __________________
I B. Using Action Verbs
Underline the verb in each of the following sentences. Then write a more lively verb that adds interest to the sentence. Possible answers are given. trudged 1. Jeff walked home slowly in the gray January light. __________________ plummeted 2. The parachutist fell toward the ground. __________________ raced 3. The police car drove by at high speed. __________________ pelted 4. During last months storm, hail hit our roof loudly. __________________ chatter 5. Those three girls talk constantly. __________________
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Linking Verbs
Key Information A linking verb links, or joins, the subject of a sentence with a word or expression that identifies or describes the subject. The most commonly used linking verb is be in all its formsam, is, are, was, were, will be, has been, was being. Other verbs that sometimes act as linking verbs include the following: appear look smell become feel grow remain seem sound stay taste
Note: Except for seem, these words can also serve as action verbs. If seem can be substituted for the verb in a sentence, that verb is probably a linking verb. The soup smelled delicious. [linking] The chef smelled the soup. [action]
Underline the verb in each of the following sentences. Then write whether it is an action verb or linking verb. action 1. Many people admire Andrew Jackson. __________________ action 2. He came from the Carolina pine woods. __________________ linking 3. He eventually became president. __________________ action 4. Later he built a house near Nashville, Tennessee. __________________ action 5. Tourists still visit it today. __________________ linking 6. The house looks lovely. __________________ action 8. People called Jackson Old Hickory. __________________ linking 9. To many people he seemed a tough man. __________________ linking 10. However, he was a man of tenderness, too. __________________
I B. Using Linking Verbs
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Complete each of the following sentences by writing a word or group of words in the blank that follows the linking verb. The words you write should identify or describe the subjects of the sentences. Sentences will vary.
1. Usually our family vacations are ____________________________________________________ 2. That groups latest hit song was_____________________________________________________ 3. The chocolate milk tastes _________________________________________________________ 4. After making a foul shot to tie the game, Michelle felt ___________________________________ 5. The temperature of the room seemed unusually _________________________________________
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Adjectives
Key Information An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun and limits its meaning. freezing rain fire exit legal system Possessive nouns: Terris books, the boys desk Articles: a, an, the Pronouns as adjectives: Possessive adjectives: his bike, our home Interrogative adjectives: which car, whose coat Demonstrative adjectives: that job, this pen
There are a few special types of adjectives. Proper adjectives: Maine lobsters, Irish music Nouns as adjectives: train station, biology class
I A. Identifying Adjectives
Underline all adjectives in the following sentences. Do not count the articles a, an, or the.
1. An active volcano destroyed those tiny country villages. 2. Dave loves spicy Mexican food but dislikes sweet, rich desserts. 3. A Hawaiian vacation can be expensive, especially for a family with many children. 4. Bobs two dogs are friendlier than his Siamese cat. 5. A narrow but swift river kept the young hikers from finishing their trip. 6. Often characters in Roman mythology were similar to the Greek gods. 7. That new student has the loudest voice in the pep club. 8. Which locker in the girls gym belongs to your older sister?
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From the adjectives you identified above, list two in each category below. Possible answers are given. Mexican, Hawaiian, Roman, Greek Proper adjectives ____________________________________________________________________ Bobs, his, girls, your Possessive adjectives _________________________________________________________________ those, That Demonstrative adjectives ________________________________________________________________
I C. Using Adjectives
Write a sentence using each of the following nouns as an adjective. Sentences will vary.
1. town__________________________________________________________________________ 2. California______________________________________________________________________ 3. power _________________________________________________________________________ 4. water _____________________________________________________________________________
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Adverbs
Key Information An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb and makes its meaning more specific. I slowly opened the big door. [modifies opened] I opened the very big door. [modifies big] I very slowly opened the door. [modifies slowly] Negative words such as not, never, and rarely also function as adverbs.
I A. Identifying Adverbs
Underline the word being modified by the italicized adverb in each of the following sentences. Above each word you underline, indicate whether it is a verb, adjective, or adverb.
1. My brothers loud snoring repeatedly woke me up. 2. Julee worked extremely hard on her college applications. 4. Robots routinely perform many complex industrial tasks. 5. Did Rene order the tickets yesterday? I C. Using Adverbs
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Change each of the following adjectives to an adverb, and then write a sentence using the adverb. Sentences will vary. recently 1. (recent) ________________________________________________________________________ reluctantly 2. (reluctant) _____________________________________________________________________ quickly 3. (quick) ________________________________________________________________________ wisely 4. (wise) _________________________________________________________________________ well 5. (good) ____________________________________________________________________________
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Prepositions
Key Information A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in a sentence. Some common prepositions are against, behind, for, of, over, to, and with. Some prepositions are made up of more than one word. These are called compound prepositions. Some common compound prepositions are according to, because of, and instead of. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is called the object of the preposition. The ball rolled under the couch.
I A. Identifying Prepositions
10. Even at the height of his fame, Webster would return to his humble birthplace. I B. Using Prepositions
Choose a preposition from the list below to complete each of the following sentences. after around by for in inside of without
in 1. Noah Webster was born _________________ West Hartford, Connecticut. of 2. The birthplace was part _________________ a 120-acre farm. inside 3. Exhibits illustrating his spellers and dictionaries are _________________ the house. 4. Without _________________ its excellent definitions, Websters dictionary never would have become popular. 5. After _________________ his death, Websters heirs sold the rights to his dictionaries.
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Subordinating Conjunctions
Key Information A subordinating conjunction joins two clauses, or ideas, in such a way as to make one grammatically dependent upon the other. The idea or clause introduced by a subordinating conjunction is considered subordinate, or dependent, because it cannot stand alone as a sentence. I like pizza unless it has anchovies on it. If it rains, the ceremony will be postponed. A traffic jam formed after police were forced to close two of the roads lanes.
For each of the following sentences, choose the correct subordinating conjunction in parentheses, and write it in the blank. Although 1. _________________ Emily Dickinson was a great poet, we know little about her personal life. (Although/If) until 2. She lived a normal life _________________ she was about thirty. (because/until) After 3. _________________ she visited Boston for eye treatment, she resolved to stay at home with her family. (After/As if)
4. Dickinson spent nearly all of the last two decades of her life in a house in Amherst, where Massachusetts, _________________ she wrote more than 1,700 poems. (because/where)
so that 5. Some people travel to Amherst _________________ they can visit the old Dickinson home. (if/so that)
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Above each sentence, indicate whether each subject and predicate is simple or compound. If compound, underline the nouns or verbs that make up the compound element.
1. Catherine Parr married Englands King Henry VIII and outlived him by one year. 2. Clydesdales often pull floats or large wagons in parades. 3. Haydn and Mozart maintained a close friendship. 4. Few hay fever victims can either prevent or cure their symptoms. 5. One fifth of Hungarys population lives and works in Budapest, the countrys capital. 6. Forts both housed and protected people in feudal times. 7. The primroses grew and blossomed in the hot sun. 8. Poems can inspire us to great deeds.
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9. Neil Armstrong and the other astronauts worked long, hard hours. 10. The actors and actresses rehearsed under the bright lights. I B. Using Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates
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Each of the following sentences has a simple subject and a simple predicate. Expand the sentences so that they include either compound subjects, compound predicates, or both. You may add other words to your sentences to make them more interesting. Sentences will vary.
1. Monsters lurked under the bed. 2. My toes tingled in delight. 3. I peeked carefully. 4. Nothing was under there.
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Indirect Objects
Key Information An indirect object tells to whom or to what or for whom or for what something is done. A sentence can have an indirect object only if it has a direct object. The indirect object usually appears after the verb and before the direct object. The animal shelter gives stray animals protection. [The shelter gives protection to what?] Contributions buy the shelter needed supplies. [Contributions buy supplies for what?] The words to and for are never used with indirect objects. To and for are prepositions. A noun or pronoun following to or for is actually the object of the preposition.
For each of the following sentences, underline the direct object once and the indirect object twice. One sentence does not have an indirect object.
1. Paris has always given foreign writers a place of shelter. 2. Paris also offered a source of inspiration to these writers. 3. In the twenties American writers in Paris would bring Gertrude Stein their writings. 4. In her criticisms she would tell them the truth. 5. Sadly, living in Paris now costs such creative young people a great deal. I B. Using Indirect Objects
Add an indirect object to each sentence. Rewrite the sentences. Possible answers are given.
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1. The bride and groom pledged their love and faithfulness. each other __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. My brother left a funny message on my answering machine. me __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. The doctor sent notices of her change of address. patients __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Some people do not lend money. anyone __________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Maria promised a phone call if she was going to be late. her mother __________________________________________________________________________________
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Object Complements
Key Information An object complement completes the meaning of a direct object by identifying or describing it. Object complements appear only in sentences that contain direct objects. They also need an action verb that has the general meaning of make or consider. appoint call choose consider elect find make name prove render think vote An object complement follows a direct object and may be an adjective, noun, or pronoun. Dad makes common courtesy mandatory. [adjective] Her friends elected Sue captain. [noun] We now consider the stray dog ours. [pronoun]
Underline the object complements in the following sentences. Above each, write whether it is an adjective, noun, or pronoun.
1. Computers and word processors have made typewriters practically obsolete. 2. Most great musicians consider daily practice necessary and even enjoyable. 3. The art investigator has labeled that painting a fraud. 4. The womans will declares the land theirs forever. I B. Using Object Complements
pronoun noun adjective adjective
Complete each of the following sentences with an object complement. Possible answers are given. surprised 1. The presidents resignation left everybody _________________. unsafe 2. Several engineers have declared the factory _________________. heroic 3. The newspaper called the wounded police officer _________________. chairperson 4. The committee members voted Mr. Franklin _________________.
I C. Writing Object Complements
Now try your own sentences. Use verbs from the list on this page or similar verbs, and write four sentences about your school or community and how people feel about it. Sentences will vary.
1. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Subject Complements
Key Information A subject complement describes or further identifies the subject of a sentence. The two kinds of subject complements are predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and further identifies the subject. My neighbor is a plumber. Nestor remained a singer for many years. A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject. The book was exciting. Gail feels confident about the test.
Underline the subject complements in the following sentences. Above each, write whether it is a predicate nominative (PN) or predicate adjective (PA).
1. A lawyer can become a judge. 2. The stew tastes too salty. 3. The signal may have been a warning. 4. Eddie and Alex Van Halen are brothers as well as professional musicians. 5. That directors movies always have been mysterious. I B. Using Subject Complements
PA PN PN PN PA PN
Complete each of the following sentences with a subject complement. Identify your subject complement as a predicate nominative (PN) or a predicate adjective (PA). Answers will vary.
1. Both of the politicians running for re-election are _________________. 2. The instructions on the box seemed _________________. 3. The cars windshield is _________________. 4. The acting in the Oscar-winning movie was _________________. 5. After winning the scholarship, Amelia felt _________________. I C. Subject Complements: You Are the Subject
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Write five short sentences about yourself. Use a different linking verb in each sentence. Use a variety of predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. Sentences will vary.
1. ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________
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Prepositional Phrases
Key Information A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and usually ends with a noun or pronoun, called the object of the preposition. I left before halftime. [Halftime is the object of the preposition before.] Prepositions may have more than one object. We stopped at the supermarket and the mall. A prepositional phrase can act as an adjective or adverb. The man on the cover is a professional model. [adjective phrase modifying man] The model has appeared in many magazines. [adverb phrase modifying has appeared]
Underline the prepositional phrase in each of the following sentences. Then write whether each phrase is acting as an adjective or adverb. adverb 1. Pablo Neruda, the great Chilean poet, died in 1973. _________________ adjectives 2. He wrote beautiful poems for both adults and children. _________________
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3. He wrote about the lonely, haunting, and remote Chilean countryside. adverb _________________
adjective 4. Nerudas poetry urges a return to simpler things. _________________ adjective 5. The superior quality of his poetry earned him a Nobel Prize. _________________
I C. Using Prepositional Phrases
Use each of the following nouns or noun phrases in a sentence. Make each noun or phrase the object of a preposition. Sentences will vary.
1. (her aunt) _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. (the restaurant)_____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. (Indianapolis) ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. (the tornado) ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Underline the appositive phrases in the following sentences once. Underline the appositives themselves twice.
1. The jade plant, a popular houseplant, is a hardy and adaptable succulent. 2. Gils sister-in-law Marjorie is an attorney. 3. We enjoyed visiting Williamsport, a colonial village. 4. The actor Harrison Ford has starred in several action films. 5. Compact discs now have a new music rival, digital audio tapes. 6. Melanies boss, Ms. Green, allowed her to report to work late during track season. I B. Using Appositives and Appositive Phrases
1. James Joyce is considered one of the great writers of the English language. (a twentiethcentury novelist)
. . . for Leopold and Molly Bloom, the novels central characters. __________________________________________________________________________________
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Rewrite each of the following sentences, using the group of words in parentheses as an appositive phrase. If the phrase is not essential to the meaning of the sentence, set it off with commas.
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Underline the participles and participial phrases in the following sentences. Then circle the word each phrase modifies.
1. People looking for a words exact definition should consult a dictionary. 2. Elated with his grade report, Maurice sprinted home to tell his parents. 3. The wolverine, cornered by the bear, hissed and snapped its teeth. 4. The painting hanging in the hall is an original Picasso. 5. Frustrated, the inexperienced golfer threw his putter into the lake.
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Write two sentences using each of the following words. In the first sentence use the word as the main verb. In the second sentence use the word as a participle. Sentences will vary.
Example: walking a. I was walking home when the rain began. (verb) b. Walking home in the rain without an umbrella, I got drenched. (participle) 1. shaking a. _______________________________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. painted a. _______________________________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. leaping a. _______________________________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________________________
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Write two sentences using each of the following words. In the first sentence use the word as a participle. In the second sentence use the word as a gerund. Sentences will vary.
a. Walking home in the rain without an umbrella, I became drenched. (participle) b. Walking home in the rain without an umbrella is a good way to become drenched. (gerund) 1. cleaning a. _______________________________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. driving a. _______________________________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________________________ 3. shining a. _______________________________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________________________ 4. placing a. _______________________________________________________________________________ b. _______________________________________________________________________________ 16
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8. He started to dial Jennifers phone number sixteen times before actually letting the call go through. 9. Without even hesitating, Jennifer said she would be delighted to go with George. 10. George hopes that he will be able to overcome the effects of his astonishment in time for the prom. I B. Using Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases
Write a sentence using each of the following infinitives. Then write whether the infinitive functions as a noun, an adjective or an adverb. Sentences will vary.
1. (to hide) __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. (to have won) ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. (to save) __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. (to instruct)________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Key Information A simple sentence may contain a compound subject, compound predicate, or both, but it must have only one main clause. Remember that a main clause has a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a sentence. Kim dances. Kim and Terry dance. [compound subject] Kim dances and sings. [compound predicate] Kim and Terry dance and sing. [compound subject and compound predicate]
Write whether each of the following sentences is simple or compound. In the sentences that are compound, bracket the main clauses. simple 1. Under cover of darkness, the scout crossed the enemys line. __________________ compound 2. Tomatoes are usually easy to grow, but broccoli is more difficult. __________________ compound 3. Naomi shrieked, but Paulette only laughed. __________________ compound 4. The pencil sharpener was broken; the teacher permitted the use __________________ of pens. compound 5. You should read the entire chapter, but I can summarize it for you. __________________ simple 6. The dog and the cat got along quite well and even shared each __________________ others food.
I B. Writing Simple and Compound Sentences
Use each of the following pairs of verbs to form first a simple sentence and then a compound sentence. You may change the tenses of the verbs if you wish. Sentences will vary.
1. saw, heard _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. lived, moved _______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. leaped, bolted ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. fly, land ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Adjective Clauses
Key Information An adjective clause is subordinate and modifies a noun or pronoun. That show is one that always amuses me. My room is the place where I have the most privacy. Adjective clauses are introduced by relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, that, and which) or by the subordinating conjunctions where and when. Adjective clauses that cannot be removed without clouding the sentences meaning are essential, or restrictive, clauses. That is one show that the public loves. Adjective clauses that are not needed to make a sentences meaning clear are called nonessential, or nonrestrictive, clauses. They are always set off by commas. That show, which is my favorite also, airs every Monday night at 9:00 P.M.
For each of the following sentences, underline the adjective clause once, write either essential or nonessential above it, and circle the word that it modifies. One sentence has two adjective clauses.
1. In the game of cricket, play takes place between two teams, which have eleven members each. 2. The two wickets are the objects that are central to the game. 3. The wickets, which are three wooden stumps, are placed sixty feet apart. 4. The player whose turn it is to bat stands in front of a wicket. 5. The bowler, who is like a pitcher in baseball, throws a ball that resembles a baseball.
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6. The batter tries to hit the ball while defending his wicket, which has two crosspieces balanced on top. 7. A batter who successfully hits the ball runs to the opposite wicket. 8. The pitchers goal is to knock off the two crosspieces that are on top of the wicket by making the batter swing and miss. I B. Using Adjective Clauses
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Combine each of the following pairs of sentences to form one complex sentence. To do this, change the second sentence to an adjective clause, and then add it to the first sentence.
1. Wallace Stevens was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1879. Wallace Stevens is considered one of the greatest American poets.
Wallace Stevens, who is considered one of the greatest American poets, was born in Reading, __________________________________________________________________________________ Pennsylvania, in 1879. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. The fact that Stevens did not win the Nobel Prize for literature surprised many Americans. The Americans were familiar with his work.
The fact that Stevens did not win the Nobel Prize for literature surprised many Americans who were __________________________________________________________________________________ familiar with his work. __________________________________________________________________________________
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Adverb Clauses
Key Information An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb. Adverb clauses tell when, where, how, why, to what extent, or under what conditions. After I passed my test, I drove home as a fully licensed driver. [adverb clause telling when the subject drove] I was happy because I had obtained my license on my first try. [adverb clause telling why the subject was happy] An adverb clause is introduced by a subordinating conjunction. An adverb clause may appear before or after the main clause. Because I had obtained my license on my first try, I was happy. Certain words can sometimes be left out of an adverb clause. You can easily supply the missing words, however, since they are implied. I doubt if he can spell better than I [can spell].
In each of the following sentences, underline the adverb clause once, and underline the word or words that it modifies twice.
1. John Keatss work will be studied as long as English poetry is studied. 2. Before he died at the early age of twenty-five, Keats had written some of the finest poems in the English language. 3. It is actually quite easy for one to gain a quick taste of Keatss talents, since many of his most acclaimed works are short poems called odes. 4. Some were written in great haste as if he were afraid to lose his inspiration. 5. For example, after he had spent a few hours sitting outside one day, he wrote one of his most famous poems, Ode to a Nightingale. 6. When the poet Shelley heard of Keatss death, he wrote a long poetical lament entitled Adonais. 7. Since Keats had not been very popular with the critics, Shelley blamed them for the poets death. 8. Late in his life, when he learned he was dying from tuberculosis, Keats moved from England to Rome. I B. Using Adverb Clauses
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Combine each of the following pairs of sentences to form one complex sentence. To do this, change the second sentence to an adverb clause. Then add it to the first sentence.
1. Great Britain has surprisingly mild winters. The Gulf Stream brings warm air from the south. Great Britain has surprisingly mild winters because the Gulf Stream brings warm air from the south. __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. A lunar eclipse occurs. The earth passes between the sun and the moon. A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth passes between the sun and the moon. __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. A tree is deciduous. It loses its leaves in the fall. A tree is deciduous if it loses its leaves in the fall. __________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Writers Choice: Grammar Practice Workbook, Grade 10, Unit 13
Grammar Practice
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13.7
Noun Clauses
Key Information A noun clause is a subordinate clause that functions as a noun. A noun clause can serve as a subject, a direct object, an indirect object, the object of a preposition, or nominative. Whoever committed the crime will be caught. [subject] The detective wondered where each suspect had been that night. [direct object] The police have photos of what was stolen. [object of a preposition] The prime suspect will be whoever does not have an alibi. [predicate nominative] The following are some of the words that can be used to introduce noun clauses. how that what whatever when where which whichever who, whom whoever whose why
Underline the noun clause in each of the following sentences. Then write above the clause how it is used, as a subject (S), direct object (DO), indirect object (IO), predicate nominative (PN), or object of a preposition (OP).
1. The biology teacher showed the class how to begin the frog dissection. 2. No one knows who invented the wheel.
DO DO
3. The explorers dreamed that they would some day find the fountain of youth. 4. In todays meet, the winner will be whoever has the most stamina. 5. When they will get here always remains a mystery until the last minute. 6. I could not see for whom the audience was applauding.
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PN
OP
In each of the following sentences, replace the words in italics with an appropriate noun clause. Write your new sentence in the space provided. Possible answers are given.
Example: Swimming enthusiasts like to go to the beach. Whoever enjoys swimming likes to go to the beach. 1. You can usually find necessary news about recent happenings in the newspaper.
You can usually find what you need to know about current events in the newspaper. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. At a crowded restaurant, people were talking about the approaching weather.
At a crowded restaurant, people were talking about whether it would rain or snow. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. They will award the winner the trophy.
The mail carrier will deliver whichever packages have the proper postage. __________________________________________________________________________________
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13.8
In the space provided, indicate whether each sentence is declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory. imperative __________________ 1. Always make sure there are good batteries in your smoke detector. exclamatory 2. Its pizza day in the cafeteria! __________________ declarative 3. I would like to see your rough drafts by Monday. __________________ imperative 4. Read that again, but this time with feeling. __________________ interrogative 5. Do you have a hall pass, young man? __________________
I B. Using the Various Sentence Types
imperative __________________ 2. Do not turn on the television until your homework is finished. (declarative) You can turn on the television when your homework is finished. declarative __________________ 3. Some people think The Thin Man is the funniest movie of all. (exclamatory) What a funny movie The Thin Man is! exclamatory __________________ 4. Watch out for the edge of that cliff! (interrogative) Did you watch out for the edge of that cliff? exclamatory __________________ 5. What a perfect day this has been! (declarative) This has been a perfect day.
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Classify each of the following sentences according to the sentence type. Then rewrite the sentence to make it the type indicated in parentheses. interrogative __________________ 1. Did you listen to that tape yet? (imperative) Listen to that tape.
Grammar Practice
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13.9
Sentence Fragments
Key Information A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence punctuated as though it were a complete sentence. A sentence fragment can often be corrected by joining it to a main clause. Sometimes it may be necessary to add missing words to make a complete sentence. Following are samples of the three basic errors that cause sentence fragments, each followed by one possible correction.
NO SUBJECT:
Hal drove that car last week. Says it was fast. Hal drove that car last week, and he says it was fast. Its annoying bark going on for hours. Its annoying bark has been going on for hours. My mother was mad. Because we were two hours late. My mother was mad because we were two hours late.
CORRECTED:
Write whether each of the following items contains a fragment or two complete sentences. fragment __________________ 1. He has become too interested in his personal statistics. Like so many other professional athletes these days. fragment 2. The dance will be held in the gym. Which is going to be decorated. __________________ sentences 3. The computer class that was going to be offered every Monday has __________________ been canceled. There apparently is a scheduling conflict. fragment 4. After staking out the old warehouse for two weeks. The detective __________________ arrested the smugglers.
I B. Correcting Sentence Fragments
Choose any two of the items above that you identified as containing fragments and rewrite each so that the fragment is corrected. Answers will vary.
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13.10
Run-on Sentences
A run-on sentence consists of two or more complete sentences presented as though they were one sentence. There are three basic types of run-on sentences.
COMMA SPLICE: NO PUNCTUATION:
Key Information I gave the first speech I was nervous. I gave the first speech. I was nervous. I gave the first speech; I was nervous. I gave the first speech, and I was nervous. My sister drives to school each day but I still take the bus. My sister drives to school each day, but I still take the bus.
CORRECTED:
I called Mark with the news, he called Sara. I called Mark with the news. Then he called Sara. I called Mark with the news, and then he called Sara.
CORRECTED:
CORRECTED:
CORRECTED:
CORRECTED:
Choose any two of the sentences above that you identified as run-ons, and write correct versions of them. Answers will vary.
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Write whether each of the following sentences is a run-on or a correct sentence. run-on 1. Many jazz critics consider Duke Ellingtons big band the most talented __________________ group of all time, some think Count Basies band was more exciting. correct sentence 2. The bands differences could be seen in their leaders, for Ellington __________________ was sophisticated and sometimes very showy while Basie was less pretentious and more direct. run-on 3. Despite these differences an amazing event occurred in 1961 when __________________ the two entire bands played together in a New York recording studio it was the first and last time the bands ever combined their talents. correct sentence 4. The members of both all-star bands crammed into the studio, __________________ and the Count and the Duke sat across from each other at twin grand pianos. run-on 5. The recording that resulted from this collaboration is truly a classic, __________________ it was as if the two great basketball players Larry Bird and Michael Jordan teamed up only once to play on the same team.
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15.2
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. ridden 1. I have _______________ a horse only once. (ride) performed 2. The eager tenor _______________ his favorite solo for the audition. (perform) swim 3. Mother does not think we should _______________ so soon after lunch. (swim) written 4. Is there anyone here who has not _______________ his or her essay yet? (write) ripped 5. Paper must be _______________ into the tiniest of bits to make good confetti. (rip)
6. Every March 21, Grandpa would open the windows and cry, Spring has sprung _______________ ! (spring)
carried 7. Mary _______________ the groceries home from the store and set them on the kitchen table. (carry) rose 8. A huge cloud of dust _______________ after the building was demolished. (rise) lain 9. For years my father has _______________ on the sofa for a nap every night after dinner. (lie)
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declared 10. In fact, Dad _______________ a long time ago that the sofa was to be his every night at this time. (declare)
I B. Using the Correct Principal Part
Write a sentence using each of the following verb forms. Sentences will vary. thought 1. (past form of think) _________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________ gone 2. (past participle of go) _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ hurried 3. (past form of hurry) ________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ known 4. (past participle of know) _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ exclaimed 5. (past participle of exclaim) ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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15.4
Perfect Tenses
Key Information The present perfect tense is used to express an action or condition that occurred at some indefinite time in the past. It consists of has or have plus the past participle of a verb. Paul has ordered his class ring. The past perfect tense is used to indicate that one past action or condition began and ended before another past action started. It consists of had plus the past participle of a verb. He had asked three times before she agreed to marry him. The future perfect tense is used to express one future action or condition that will begin and end before another future event starts. It consists of will have or shall have plus the past participle of a verb. By the time I am old enough to drive, our car probably will have become a heap of junk.
Underline the correct auxiliary verb in each of the following sentences. Above each verb write whether the entire verb is in the present perfect (PRP), past perfect (PP), or future perfect (FP) tense.
1. By 2010, people (have/will have) been reading the works of Charles Dickens for more than 170 years. 2. In the years after the Victorian era, people (had/have) enjoyed reading about Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. 3. After millions of people (had/have) experienced this tale of a cheap English businessman who is scared into changing his ways, the name Scrooge came to mean a person who is greedy, mean, and hateful.
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FP
PRP
PP
4. Thanks to another great Dickens work, A Tale of Two Cities, millions more people (will PRP have/have) understood the very real human emotions involved in a historical event as important as the French Revolution. 5. By the time of his death, Charles Dickens (has/had) published more than fifteen novels. I B. Using Perfect Tenses
PP
Write a sentence using each of the following verb tenses. Sentences will vary. will have begun 1. (future perfect tense of begin) ________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________ had rehearsed 2. (past perfect tense of rehearse) ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ has or have lost 3. (present perfect tense of lose) _________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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15.7
Voice of Verbs
Key Information An action verb is in the active voice when the subject of the sentence performs the action. The student sharpened her pencil. An action verb is in the passive voice when its action is performed on the subject. The pencil was sharpened by the student. In general, you should choose the active voice over the passive, because it is more expressive and less wordy. However, if you cannot or do not want to identify the performer, use the passive voice. The stolen goods were returned. [You may not know or wish to identify who returned them.]
Above each verb in the following sentences, write whether it is active or passive.
1. The vaccine for polio was developed by Dr. Jonas Salk. 2. American researchers are continuing to explore alternative energy sources. 3. The defense attorney will file her motion for dismissal early this morning. 4. The Academy Award nominees are announced early each spring. 5. The student councils plan was praised by a majority of faculty members. I B. Changing the Voice of Verbs
passive passive active active passive
Rewrite each of the following sentences by changing the active voice to passive or the passive voice to active.
1. The candidates for class president were introduced by the principal. The principal introduced the candidates for class president. __________________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________ 2. An immature act of vandalism damaged the football field before the big game. The football field was damaged by an immature act of vandalism before the big game. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. The band performed three encores.
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16.2
Underline the subject in each of the following sentences. Then underline the form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with that subject.
1. The two king cobras (was/were) a highlight for me at the zoo. 2. The book clubs monthly feature (is/are) three stories by Zora Neale Hurston. 3. Keeshas three favorite music groups (is/are) the subject of the cable special. 4. The candidates downfall (was/were) his ignorance and his bad temper. 5. The declining test scores (have/has) been a cause for alarm for educators. 6. Halogen headlights (was/were) last weeks sale special at the auto store. 7. As usual, my mail (is/are) mostly promotional items and sweepstakes forms. 8. New test tubes (is/are) usually the chemistry departments biggest expense. 9. For some people a symphonys movements (is/are) a source of joy. 10. The power outages cause (was/were) the two crossed high-tension wires.
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Write five original sentences that each include a linking verb. Be sure that each linking verb agrees with its subject. Sentences will vary.
1. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 5. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
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16.45
Key Information A collective noun names a group. Consider a collective noun singular when it refers to a group as a whole, and plural when it refers to each member of a group individually. Certain nouns that end in -s look plural but take singular verbs ( measles, news), but certain other nouns that end in -s take plural verbs ( pliers, scissors). A noun of amount is singular when it refers to a total considered as one unit, and plural when it refers to a number of individual units.
Underline the subject in each of the following sentences. Then underline the form of the verb in parentheses that agrees with that subject.
1. I still think six hours (is/are) a long time to play video games every day. 2. The office staff (make/makes) a large donation to charity every year. 3. Twelve Angry Men (remain/remains) popular among movie fans to this day. 4. When even a few quarters (is/are) jingling in my pocket, I feel good. 5. Two hundred dollars (is/are) in that two-inch pile. 6. Neither the fans nor the air conditioner (was/were) working.
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7. Many a chair, table, and sofa (was/were) destroyed in the warehouse fire. 8. The videocassette recorder and the camcorder (has/have) become popular items. I B. Using Verbs That Agree with Special Subjects and Compound Subjects
Each of the following sentences contains an error in subject and verb agreement. Rewrite each sentence correctly in the space provided.
1. Scalloped potatoes goes well with both ham and meat loaf. potatoes go well __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The staff is arriving one at a time. The staff are __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Politics are always more widely publicized during major election years. Politics is __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Peaches-and-cream describe a clear, healthy-looking complexion. Peaches-and-cream describes __________________________________________________________________________________
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Grammar Practice
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17.1
9. The northern lights occur most often in mid-December; it astonished (he/him) and (I/me) the first time we saw them. 10. (He/him) and (I/me) hope that (we/us) and our families see more of them this winter. I B. Using Pronouns in Compound Parts of Sentences
For each of the following phrases, write a sentence that uses the phrase correctly. Sentences will vary.
1. (Beth and I) _______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. (Beth and me) _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. (Gary and him) ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. (Gary and he) ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 5. (you and she) ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 30
Writers Choice: Grammar Practice Workbook, Grade 10, Unit 17
Grammar Practice
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17.2
Write five original sentences. In each sentence, include at least one pronoun that is used with or as an appositive. Write about a current news event, a recent activity at your school, or another topic of your choice. Sentences will vary.
1. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________________
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17.3
Write five sentences of your own. In each sentence, include a pronoun used correctly after than or as in the manner indicated. Sentences should use correct pronoun forms. I, you, he, she, it, they, we 1. (nominative pronoun) ______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________ See #1. 2. (nominative pronoun) ______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ me, you, him, her, it, them, us 3. (objective pronoun) ________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ See #3. 4. (objective pronoun) ________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ See #1. 5. (nominative pronoun) ______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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17.5
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Key Information A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number (singular or plural) and gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter). A talk show host asked her guest many questions. [singular feminine pronoun] The brass lamp is losing its luster. [singular neuter pronoun] The fans indicated their pleasure. [plural pronoun] A pronoun must also agree with its antecedent in person. Avoid shifting pronouns from one person to another. I want to go where you can swim. [shift from first to second person] I want to go where I can swim. [consistent use of first person] When a personal pronoun has an indefinite pronoun for its antecedent, make sure the pronouns agree in number. Each of the boys is happy with his grade. [singular pronouns] Several of the companies advertise their water filters vigorously. [plural pronouns]
In each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. Make sure the pronoun you choose agrees with its italicized antecedent in person, number, and gender. its 1. The wild horse refused to allow anyone onto _______________ back. their 2. The fifty protesters formed a human chain by locking _______________ arms. her 3. My mother sometimes forgets _______________ briefcase. his 4. Mike is thinking of selling _______________ old bike. their 5. The boys have memorized all _______________ lines for the upcoming play.
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he he 6. Randall said _______________ would not eat any food _______________ could not recognize as animal or vegetable. their 7. The local citizens voted against the plan to raise _______________ taxes. their 8. Maria and her friends are inviting everyone to _______________ party.
I B. Making Pronouns Agree with Indefinite Pronoun Antecedents
In each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with the appropriate possessive pronoun. Make sure the pronoun you choose agrees with its italicized antecedent in number. his or her 1. Each of the candidates for office has been explaining _______________ plans for the future. their 2. Many of the people have made _______________ decisions about whom to support. their 3. Several of the early candidates have already withdrawn _______________ names from ballots.
4. Later this year, all of the newspapers will print endorsements of the candidates of their _______________ choice.
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17.6
Rewrite each of the following sentences to make all pronoun references clear.
1. When the cat entered the dogs pen, it became nervous. ___________________________________ When the cat entered the dogs pen, the dog became nervous. __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The bill for the sculptors new work was $20,000, and this surprised the citizens. ______________ The bill for the sculptors new work was $20,000, and this amount surprised the citizens. __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. After the Cardinals beat the Dodgers, they left for a nine-game road trip. ____________________ The Cardinals left for a nine-game road trip after they beat the Dodgers. __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Marleen was saddened by the news, and it was evident on her face. _________________________
Marleen was saddened by the news, and her sadness was evident on her face. __________________________________________________________________________________ Rebecca drinks iced tea whenever she eats dinner at Carlas house. __________________________________________________________________________________
6. Darrell is an excellent artist; this was apparent from his sketches. ___________________________
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5. Whenever Rebecca eats dinner at Carlas house, she drinks iced tea. _________________________
Darrell is an excellent artist; his skill was apparent from his sketches. __________________________________________________________________________________
7. It is disappointing when my favorite team loses. _________________________________________
After making his case for the defendant, the lawyer walked out of the courtroom. __________________________________________________________________________________
9. When the snowflake hit the sidewalk, it melted. __________________________________________
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18.2
Irregular Comparisons
Key Information A few modifiers used in making comparisons have irregular forms. Positive good well bad badly Comparative better better worse worse Superlative best best worst worst ill far (distance) far (degree, time) little (amount) many much worse farther further less more more worst farthest furthest least most most
Each of the following sentences contains an incorrect comparative form. Draw a line through the incorrect word or words, and then write the correct form of the comparative modifier. worst 1. That has to be the worsest song ever written. _______________ much 2. Im a much more better table tennis player than she is. _______________ best 3. Hes the most good guitar player weve heard. _______________ farther 4. Is it further to Detroit or to Cleveland? _______________ least 5. Use the recipe that calls for the littlest salt. _______________
I B. Making Correct Comparisons
Complete the following sentences with the correct degree of comparison of the modifier in parentheses. best 1. The rebuilt engine ran the _______________ of them all. (well)
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further 2. I have progressed _______________ in my study of French than my brother. (far) worst 3. That puppy is not the best-behaved dog, but hes not the _______________ either. (bad) worse 4. The medical conditions of patients in intensive care are generally _______________ than those of the patients in regular hospital rooms. (ill) better 5. The home team won because they shot _______________ than their opponents. (well).
I C. Using Correct Comparisons
Write three sentences of your own that make comparisons. Be sure to use the correct form of the modifers you choose. Sentences will vary.
______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
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18.4
Incomplete Comparisons
Key Information Be careful of making an incomplete or unclear comparison by omitting other or else when comparing one member of a group with others.
UNCLEAR:
clear:
He has appeared in more movies than anyone. He has appeared in more movies than anyone else. French is more melodic than any language.
You must also make sure you are comparing like things.
UNCLEAR:
CLEAR:
A rowboats cost is less than a yacht. A rowboats cost is less than that of a yacht. A rowboats cost is less than a yachts.
CLEAR:
UNCLEAR:
CLEAR:
Each of the following sentences contains a comparison error. Rewrite each sentence to correct the error.
1. A typical flight attendant works harder than any worker. than any other worker __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The work of a fashion model is probably more glamourous than a flight attendant.
Write a sentence that includes a complete comparison for each of the following pairs of terms. For example, a correct response for the first pair of terms might be The weight of a basketball player often is less than that of a football player. Sentences will vary.
1. basketball playerfootball player __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. pizzachocolate __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. winter sportssummer sports __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. poetryprose __________________________________________________________________________________ 36
Writers Choice: Grammar Practice Workbook, Grade 10, Unit 18
Grammar Practice
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18.7
Rewrite the following sentences, correcting the misplaced or dangling modifier in each.
1. Aunt Bernice draped the lovely shawl on her shoulders that she had bought in Italy. Aunt Bernice draped on her shoulders the lovely shawl that she had bought in Italy. __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. I finished my breakfast as the bus arrived and brushed my teeth.
Theres an article in todays newspaper about the harmful effects of slugs on garden plants. __________________________________________________________________________________
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You are an auto insurance agent. Part of your job is to review written accident reports. Decipher the reports below and write what you think really happened to these motorists.
1. Jaywalking, I realized the pedestrian would not get out of the way in time. I realized the jaywalking pedestrian would. . . . __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Holding my foot on the brake, it went up over the curb and into the fire hydrant.
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20.1
Capitalization of Sentences
Key Information Capitalize the first word of a sentence. Tom ran home. He was late for dinner. Capitalize the first word of a sentence in parentheses only if the sentence stands by itself. Do not capitalize a sentence within parentheses that is part of another sentence. My dog loves water. (My neighbors cat once nearly drowned in their swimming pool.) My dog (his name is Bugsy) loves water. Do not capitalize the first word of a quotation unless the entire quotation can stand as a sentence. The skier said winning the gold medal was the thrill of all thrills. Do not capitalize an indirect quotation, which is often introduced by that and does not repeat a persons exact words. My aunt said that the cookware party was a big success.
I A. Capitalizing Sentences
Many of the following items lack one capital letter, although a few are correct. In each item with a capitalization error, underline the word that should be capitalized. If a sentence is correct, write correct after it.
1. The New York Times does more than report news. it also conducts fund-raising efforts. 2. The Sunday New York Times now costs more than a dollar and weighs a great deal. correct 3. The Times is called the paper of record. (what does that phrase mean?) 4. The Times crossword puzzle is famous. have you ever worked one? 5. reviews in the Times (the paper reviews all areas of the arts) are often quoted. 6. Some people say that they always read the newspapers Sunday magazine first. correct
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7. The Times once printed an amazing photo of Mount Saint Helens. (it erupted on May 18, 1980.) 8. For many years Hal Borland (he died in 1977) wrote certain Times editorials. correct 9. In January 1961 the Times reported that John F. Kennedy had been sworn in as president. correct 10. That day Kennedy said, the torch has been passed to a new generation. I B. Capitalizing Sentences in Quotation Marks and Parentheses
Underline any words in the following sentences that should be capitalized. If a sentence is correct, write correct after it.
1. a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, Ralph Waldo Emerson said. 2. Emerson said, a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. 3. Emerson said that we should not assume that consistency is always wise.
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Grammar Practice
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20.23
Key Information In proper nouns consisting of several words, do not capitalize articles, coordinating conjunctions, or prepositions of fewer than five letters. Capitalize proper adjectives (adjectives formed from proper nouns). Some examples of proper adjectives are the following:
In the following sentences underline any word that should be capitalized and any word that is capitalized but should not be.
1. At Green Lakes high school, students must first pass algebra II before they can take a trigonometry class. 2. The name of charles lindberghs plane was spirit of St. Louis. 3. yom kippur is a jewish Holiday that usually occurs in September. 4. My Father-In-Law belongs to the Fraternal order of Police and works for general electric. 5. An Englishman, sir Isaac Newton, invented the Reflecting telescope. 6. I think canadian bacon is more popular in the east than it is anywhere west of the Mississippi river. 7. The christian science monitor is a newspaper with high Journalistic standards. 8. From Montana one would drive East to get to south Dakota and mount Rushmore. I B. Using Capitalization
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Use each of the following words in two different sentences. First, write a sentence in which the word remains lowercase. Then write a sentence in which the word is capitalized. Sentences will vary.
1. fathers ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. chemistry _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. southeast__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. river______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 5. senator ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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21.13
End Punctuation
Sit down this minute! Use a question mark after a direct question. How long have you been waiting? Do not place a question mark after an indirect question that is part of a declarative sentence. I wondered how long Tina had been waiting
Key Information Use a period to end a declarative sentence or a polite command. I do not have to work this weekend. Call me when you get home. Use an exclamation point to indicate strong feeling or a forceful command. Thats a terrific outfit!
Write the necessary period, question mark, or exclamation point at the end of each of the following sentences.
1. Did you know that Babe Didrikson is considered one of the greatest woman athletes? 2. As an amateur she entered 634 contests and won 632 times. 3. What an amazing record! 4. She wondered how many medals she could win in the 1932 Olympics. 5. In both the javelin and the hurdles she broke Olympic and world records . 6. Because of a technical fault, she finished in second place in the high jump. 7. After taking up golf, she won sixteen straight tournaments. 8. Despite an operation for cancer in 1953, she told herself she would win the National Womens Open.
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Use the following guidelines to write sentences that demonstrate correct use of end punctuation. Sentences will vary.
1. Write a sentence describing how to staple sheets of paper together. __________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Write a question that asks when summer begins. _________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Write an exclamation that tells how you felt once when you were very angry. _________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Politely tell someone to listen closely to what you have to say. ______________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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The Colon
Key Information Use a colon to introduce a list, especially after words such as these, the following, or as follows. I need to buy these items for my cake: sugar, milk, and butter If a list immediately follows a verb or preposition, omit the colon. For her hike Aimee wore shorts, a T-shirt, socks, and hiking boots. Use a colon to introduce words that illustrate, explain, or restate the preceding material. A complete sentence following a colon is generally not capitalized. Jamaal could not go to the dance: he had tennis practice and then had to work.
In the following sentences add colons where they are needed and circle colons that should be omitted. Write correct after the one correct sentence.
1. My brother refuses to buy a car in any of the following colors: red, gold, or blue. 2. That carpet needs to be replaced:it is stained in many places and worn out in the heavy traffic areas near the front door, the rocking chair, and in the kitchen. 3. The percussionist plays many types of rhythm instruments, including bongos, snare drums, and the tambourine. correct 4. Her reasons for resigning were as follows: she was working too many hours, receiving too little pay, and seeing little room for advancement. 5. Last winters rise in the cost of citrus products such as: orange juice and lemons can be attributed to one main cause a freak cold spell in Florida destroyed millions of pounds of fruit. I B. Using Colons Correctly
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Combine each of the following pairs of sentences with a colon. You may eliminate repeated words.
Example: Lee could read three languages. Lee could read English, Spanish, and French. Lee could read three languages: English, Spanish, and French. 1. We arrived later than expected. There was ice on the roads._________________________________ expected: there __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Most people think two American poets stand out among the rest in the nineteenth century. Most people think Whitman and Dickinson stand out. nineteenth century: Whitman and Dickinson __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Secondary colors include the following. Secondary colors include green, orange, and the following: green, orange, and purple purple.____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. I feel refreshed. I slept for nine hours last night. refreshed: I slept __________________________________________________________________________________
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The Semicolon
Key Information Use a semicolon to separate items in a series when the items contain commas. The road trip will take the team to Syracuse, New York; Scranton, Pennsylvania; and Fort Lee, New Jersey. Use a semicolon to separate two main clauses joined without a conjunction or joined by a coordinating conjunction when the clauses contain several commas. The medical student had studied many topics, including anatomy, psychology, and internal medicine; but she finally chose to work in pediatrics, her favorite field.
Insert and circle the missing semicolons in the following sentences. ; my cousin Morris, every other week, ; and 1. My neighbor Ted washes his car every Saturday, my pal Bud, the laziest of all, every three months. ; 2. The new movie was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the director of Apocalypse Now, but the major film critics, upset by its unrealistic ending, gave it poor reviews. ; but 3. Some people, for reasons they feel are quite valid, refuse to give money to beggars, other people, for reasons they feel are also valid, never fail to give. ;a 4. For dessert we could choose from German chocolate cake, a rich decadent delight, ; and fresh strawberries, picked just lemon tart, made from my grandmothers recipe, that afternoon.
5. Hector was responsible for hanging banners that announced the upcoming talent show being held to raise money for the schools activity fund,; and Maria was given the job of recruiting five judges, all of whom had to be faculty members.
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; a few houses and 6. From the top of the fire tower, Jake could see acres of trees, mostly pines, ; and the countys two main highways, routes 62 and 75. ; the river, cabins,
7. Several people in the auditorium, perhaps because they hadnt expected the play to last so ; and one man, sitting a few rows in front of me, long, started to yawn during the final act, fell asleep.
; the Bulls, because 8. My favorite teams are the St. Louis Cardinals, because they play nearby, I like Chicago,; and the Dolphins, because they have the best-looking team colors.
9. A large truck, going about twenty miles per hour, moved slowly up the steep grade,; and the motorists behind it, because the road curved so much, could not see far enough ahead to risk passing. 10. Yolanda, who plays the saxophone, is in jazz band,; but Theo, who plays the clarinet, is in marching band.
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21.6
Use the following guidelines to write sentences that demonstrate correct punctuation of coordinate adjectives. Possible answers are given.
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1. Write a sentence about an aquarium that includes the words tropical fish, nutritious, beautiful, fish food, fresh, and delicate. The beautiful, delicate tropical fish in an aquarium need fresh, nutritious fish food. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Write a sentence about the space shuttle that includes the words weightlessness tests, six, landing, top-secret, smooth, safe, and successful. The astronauts in the space shuttle carried out six successful, top-secret weightlessness tests __________________________________________________________________________________
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21.6
Use the following guidelines to write sentences that demonstrate correct use of commas in compound sentences. Sentences will vary.
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1. Use the coordinating conjunction but in a compound sentence about your favorite musician or group. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Use the coordinating conjunction and in a compound sentence about a recent important event in your life. Make this a clear sentence that does not require a comma. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Use the coordinating conjunction yet in a compound sentence about a movie you have seen. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Use the coordinating conjunction or in a compound sentence about two things you might do next weekend. Make this a clear sentence that does not require a comma. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 44
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21.6
Rewrite each of the following sentences. Insert the parenthetical expression or conjunctive adverb in a logical place, and punctuate it correctly.
1. Mitch decided to go to the dentist for a check-up. (as a result) As a result, Mitch. . . . or Mitch decided, as a result,. . . . __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. My plane arrived two hours late; the airline lost my luggage. (furthermore) late; furthermore, __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. I enjoyed the meal and movie on the flight very much. (on the other hand) On the other hand, I enjoyed. . . . or I, on the other hand, __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. The weather is usually very warm here. (in fact) weather, in fact, is or In fact, the weather __________________________________________________________________________________ 5. If you water that plant too much, it will die. (of course)
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21.6
Insert and circle commas where they are needed in the following sentences.
1. Alicia,do you know whether Cheryl has to work tonight? 2. The lab reports ,Ms. Jenkins ,are due tomorrow,arent they? 3. Do you think ,Doctor, that I will need to have the operation? 4. Thanks for this excellent compact disc ,Dad. 5. It was you ,Sis,who told Dad this is the one I wanted ,wasnt it? 6. I would like to thank you, class, for working so productively while I was absent. 7. You are going to be able to stay for band practice today,arent you? 8. Please remember, ladies and gentlemen ,that the keynote speech is tomorrow evening. I B. Using Direct Address and Tag Questions
Use the following guidelines to write sentences that demonstrate correct use and punctuation of direct address and tag questions. Sentences will vary.
1. Write a sentence that begins with a direct address to one of your friends. __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Write a sentence that ends with the tag question havent you. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Write a sentence that ends with the tag question werent they. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Write a sentence that ends with a direct address to a teacher. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Misuse of Commas
Key Information Do not use a comma before a conjunction that connects the parts of a two-part predicate. The baker mixed the dough, and then let it rise for an hour. [incorrect] The baker mixed the dough and then let it rise for an hour. [correct] Do not use a comma alone to join two main clauses that are not part of a series. Add a coordinating conjunction, or use a semicolon, to avoid a run-on sentence. The fire burned brilliantly, warmth filled the room. [incorrect] The fire burned brilliantly, and warmth filled the room. [correct] The fire burned brilliantly; warmth filled the room. [correct] Do not use a comma between a subject and its verb or between a verb and its complement. Walking to the store at the end of the block, excited Fred. [comma between subject and verb] The trucking firm transported, groceries, electronics, and dry goods. [comma between verb and complement]
Circle the misused commas in the following sentences. If another form of punctuation should replace a comma, insert it in the sentence. You may also insert coordinating conjunctions if they are needed.
1. Most Nigerians earn their living in agriculture,;they follow their ancestors traditions. 2. Most Nigerians live in rural areas, ;Nigeria does, however, have several large cities. 3. Abuja is the capital, and largest city. 4. Other large cities include, Lagos, Ibadan, Kano, and Ogbomosho.
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5. Nigeria is quite famous for its art,;for instance, traditional African sculpture was an important influence on the work of Pablo Picasso. 6. The first African writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature was named Wole Soyinka, and was Nigerian. I B. Avoiding Comma Errors in Your Writing
Combine each of the following pairs of sentences. Be sure to use correct punctuation.
1. An actor, dressed as a very old man, shuffled onstage. He turned toward the audience.
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The Dash
Key Information Use dashes to indicate abrupt breaks or changes in thought within sentences. Whoof all the people in this roomwould have done such a thing? At the height of the eclipsewasnt that a fantastic moment?there was an eerie silence.
Insert and circle missing dashes in each of the following sentences. 1. That man in the corner how odd, I havent seen him for years looks like my uncle. 2. The Washingtons they must be delighted won a trip to the Grand Canyon. 3. Most of the houses on our street I think they were all designed by the same person look alike. 4. Winter is finally over and summer I thought it would never come is almost here. < <
I B. Interrupting Sentences Correctly
Rewrite each of the following sentences. Use dashes to insert the parenthesized comments at an appropriate place in each sentence.
1. The big concert is two weeks from Wednesday. (let me know if you get tickets) . . . concertlet me know if you get ticketsis __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The leading candidate will appear in a debate this week. (and I certainly dont see him losing now) The leading candidateand I certainly dont see him losing nowwill appear. . . . __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. The vehicle ran the red light and crashed into a truck. (the driver wasnt paying attention) . . . lightthe driver wasnt paying attentionand. . . . __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. The woman over there is talking very loudly. (I wonder if she knows people are staring)
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The woman over thereI wonder if she knows people are staringis talking very loudly. __________________________________________________________________________________
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Use each of the following phrases within dashes in a sentence. Sentences will vary.
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Quotation Marks
Key Information A comma or a period should always be placed inside closing quotation marks. Shell never give us a pop quiz, said my friend Stu. Stu thus was suprised the next day when Ms. Harding said, Close your books for a little quiz on last nights reading. A semicolon or colon should always be placed outside closing quotation marks. In eighth grade we had to memorize the poem Richard Cory; I remember it to this day. The newspaper quoted two sources in its article Governor to Unleash Soaring Taxes: the governors secretary and the budget director.
Insert and circle quotation marks where needed in the following sentences. All other sentence punctuation is correct. 1. Darlene said,I will work only one school night a week. ^ ^ 2. Ill be there at eight, said my brother, which meant he probably would arrive closer to ten. ^ ^ 3. For years my mother has said, A stitch in time saves nine; to this day I have no idea what ^ ^ that saying means. one features vocals, and the other contains Run to Me: 4. There are two versions of the song ^ ^ only instrumentals. 5. Yes, I know that Daniela said, I will never go out with him; however, I think that she ^ ^ might.
I B. Writing Sentences with Quotation Marks
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Rewrite each of the following sentences. Change the indirect quotation to a direct quotation and punctuate the sentence correctly. You may need to change several words.
1. Mom told us to take our coats with us, and so we did. Mom told us, Take your coats with you, and so we did. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Wendy said that the view is breathtaking. Wendy said, The view is breathtaking. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Nathan reminded us that the baseball season was about to begin; we were as excited as he was. Nathan reminded us, The baseball season is about to begin; we were as excited as he was. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Martin commented that the marching band sounded good. Martin commented, The marching band sounds good. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Italics (Underlining)
Key Information Italicize (or underline if typing or handwriting) the titles of the following kinds of items: books Long poems Plays Films Television series A Prayer for Owen Meany The Waste Land Death of a Salesman The Karate Kid Cheers Titles of paintings and sculptures, long musical compositions, newspapers and magazines, ships, trains, airplanes, and spacecraft should also be italicized. Italicize words, letters, and numerals that represent themselves. I really do not know what the word galvanize means. Chyna spells her name with a y instead of an i. Its easy to turn 0 into 8.
Underline the item or items in the following sentences that should be italicized.
1. The PBS series Sesame Street has helped millions of children learn to read. 2. I always have a hard time spelling Luxembourg, but I can easily find the country on a map of Europe. 3. Saint Peters High School is putting on a production of My Fair Lady this year. 4. Her phone number has five 7s in it, and she lives on Mulberry Street. 5. Business people from all over the country subscribe to the Wall Street Journal, which they can have delivered to their homes by the U.S. Postal Service. 6. My parents took a ride down the Mississippi River on a riverboat called The Delta Queen. 7. Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro is considered a classic. 8. Art collectors have paid more than thirty million dollars for paintings such as Van Goghs Irises. 9. The Great Gatsby is one of the most frequently read novels in American high schools. 10. How many es are there in committee? 11. My brother is going to renew his subscription to the Sporting News. 12. Hart Cranes book-length poem The Bridge uses the Brooklyn Bridge as a central symbol. 13. The word adjectival refers to adjectives. 14. Citizen Kane is considered by some to be the best film ever made. 15. Ralph Ellisons reputation as a writer rests primarily on his novel Invisible Man. 16. I have just finished Annie Dillards An American Childhood; I plan to read another of her books, perhaps Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. 17. The Thinker is a sculpture by Rodin. 18. Her name has three ls in it; I believe the word for such a name is mellifluous. 50
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The Apostrophe
Key Information Use an apostrophe and -s to form possessives in the following types of situations involving nouns and pronouns. Singular indefinite pronouns: someones plate Singular nouns, even ones that end in -s: the duchesss wedding Plural nouns that do not end in -s: the childrens sandbox Compound nouns: my brother-in-laws dog Joint ownership: Ricky and Marias cat Individual ownership, two or more people: van Goghs and Monets paintings. Use an apostrophe alone to form the possessive of plural nouns ending in -s. the teams mascot two hours delay Use an apostrophe in place of letters omitted in contractions. I amIm cannotcant they aretheyre
11. everybodys problem 12. the mices cunning 13. the princes sister 15. someones gloves
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7. Wagners Wedding March 8. the two brothers jobs 9. Mr. Carsons job Carsons 10. a womans autobiography
18. Tammy Johnsons contribution 19. the girls locker room girls 20. an umpires decision umpires
The following song titles each contain two words that should be combined and written as contractions. Write the contraction in the space provided. Ive 1. I Have Got You Under My Skin _______________ Rains 2. A Hard Rain Is Gonna Fall _______________ Its 3. For What It Is Worth _______________ Shes 4. She Is Funny That Way _______________ Theres 5. There Is a Small Hotel _______________
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Key Information Although hyphens are not usually used to join a prefix to a word, note the following exceptions: to join a prefix to a proper noun or a proper adjective: pre-World War II after the prefix re- when the resulting word looks like but is different in meaning and pronunciation from another word: re-mark the test but remark on the scores. in compound adjectives that precede nouns: up-to-the-minute news Hyphens are not used in the following cases: in compound adjectives that follow nouns: The news was up to the minute.
Decide where hyphens and abbreviations are needed in the following sentences and write the hyphenated word or phrase or the abbreviation in the blank. Write correct if a sentence is correct. Dr. Smiths, self-diagnosed 1. Doctor Smiths illness, self diagnosed as influenza, got worse. _______________ re-sort 2. I will have to resort all these files. _______________
3. The ZIP code abbreviations for Ohio and California are Ohio and California. ZIP-code; OH; CA _______________ correct 4. The visibly dejected skater buried her head in her hands. _______________
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vice-consul 5. The vice consul addressed the British Parliament. _______________ A.M. 6. Hals sister remarried yesterday at 9:00 ante meridiem. _______________ correct 7. The boxer was penalized for hitting below the belt. _______________ pre-Depression 8. Life in pre Depression America was carefree and extravagant. _______________ pro-Basque 9. The pro Basque supporters rallied in the streets of Madrid. _______________
10. State of the art technology filled Steves office at the Young Mens Christian Association. State-of-the-art; YMCA _______________
thirty-yard 11. The thirty yard run made the fans watching the football game cheer. _______________
12. My seventy year old aunt, who lives in Washington, District of Columbia, still seems seventy-year-old; D.C. young. _______________ 1 lb.; 1g 13. Use 1 pound of butter and 1 gram of salt. _______________
correct 14. Most of the novels of Ann Beattie are well written. _______________ self-deprecating 15. A self deprecating person is not necessarily humble. _______________
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