The Sentence Structure Study GuideComplete

English Grammar: Sentence Structure Study Guide
Lesson 1 What Is a Sentence?

Directions: Read the following groups of words. None of them have been given final punctuation marks. For each one, decide whether it is a declarative sentence, an interrogative sentence, an exclamatory sen tence, an imperative sentence, or a sentence fragment. Then punctuate each appropriately. Dont punctu ate a sentence fragment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. When will tomorrow mornings band rehearsal begin Always read the safety instructions before using a new power tool Having spent over two hours working on her dance routine The local wildlife refuge is home to over seventy species of birds That was a fabulous party
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Lesson 2 Parts of a Sentence Exercise 2

Directions: Read the following groups of words. In each one, find the subject and the predicate. Underline the complete subject, and put a second underline beneath the simple subject. Then circle the complete predicate, and underline the verb. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fifty-three officers received medals at the Police Department awards ceremony. Bored with the grown - up conversation, little Amy fell asleep under the kitchen table. The number of businesses in this country has increased every year for the past decade. According to scientists, birds and dinosaurs are biologically related. All day and all night unceasingly fell the rain.
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Lesson 3 Four Types of Sentence Structures Exercise 3

Directions: Read the following sentences. For each one, decide whether it is a simple sentence, a com pound sentence, a complex sentence, a compound - complex sentence, or a run - on sentence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Jazz is the greatest American musical form, and Duke Ellington is its greatest genius. Although young women want to participate in sports as much as young men, womens sports often dont receive equal funding from colleges. The tallest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro is the subject of a stunning new IMAX docu mentary film. The author Mark Twain was fascinated by technology, he was the first writer ever to deliver a typed manuscript to his publisher. When I visited California last summer, I spent one week in San Francisco, and I visited the nearby Napa Valley with my cousin.
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English Grammar: Parts of Speech Study Guide

Lesson 1 Verbs, Nouns, and Pronouns
Directions: Read each of the following sentences. Then underline each noun once, underline each verb twice, and circle each pronoun. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. When Nichole read the letter, she realized that she must change the plans for her vacation. Henry Ford created the Model T, which was for many years the most popular car in the world. Is anyone in your class interested in attending next weeks seminar on Italian painting? Tim bought several beautiful rugs while he was traveling in Turkey. When you are designing a bridge, safety is the most important consideration.
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Adjectives, Articles, and Adverbs Exercise 2

Directions: Read each of the following sentences. Then underline each adjective once, underline each article twice, and circle each adverb. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. When water in a lake is deeply tinged with red, a heavy growth of algae is present. If Peter has enough free time next summer, he will visit southern Italy on his vacation. Auto racing is generally considered one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Silver Blaze was recently selected as the best story about the adventures of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The veterinarian arrived too late to save the injured bird.
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Lesson 3 Connecting Words Exercise 3

Directions: Read each of the following sentences. Then underline each conjunction and circle each preposition. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If gasoline prices keep rising, driving to work will become more and more expensive. In my opinion, Picasso was the greatest painter of the twentieth century, and one of the greatest of any era. Neither the coach nor the players could explain the dismal performance turned in by the soccer team against their local rivals. According to most surveys, parents usually prefer sending their children to schools located in the neighborhoods where they live. We missed the last bus of the night, so we traveled to Oakland by taxi instead.
English Grammar: Parts of Speech Study Guide

Lesson 4 Interjections, and Recognizing Parts of Speech
Directions: In each of the following sentences, identify the part of speech of every word. Label each word as either a verb, a noun, a pronoun, an adjective, an adverb, a preposition, a conjunction, an article, or an interjection. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. My car gets thirty miles to the gallon. People say that too many young athletes today are selfish. The Hudson River in New York is not actually a river; in fact, it is a tidal estuary. Paul Klee created some of the greatest abstract paintings of the twentieth century. Wow! You have a really beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains from your balcony.
Exercise 4
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English Grammar: Sentence Complements Study Guide

Lesson 1 Three Kinds of Verbs
Directions: In each of the following sentences, a verb is underlined. For each verb, decide whether it is be ing used in the sentence as a transitive verb, an intransitive verb, or a linking verb. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The author Erle Stanley Gardner wrote a number of books using the pen name A.A. Fair. Upon closer examination, several spokes of the bicycles rear wheel appeared broken. Yvonne and Sasha danced together until two oclock, when the band finally stopped playing. Even by modern engineering standards, the pyramids of Egypt remain an incredible achievement. Working with extreme care, the bomb squad removed the suspicious package.
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Direct Objects Exercise 2

Directions: In some of the following sentences, a direct object appears. Read each sentence and circle the verb. Then underline the direct object of the verb, if any. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The voters in Lincoln County have selected Anderson for the state legislature four times in a row. General Sullivan led a fascinating tour of the historic Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsyl vania. Paula exercised in the weight room at the local gymnasium three times a week this past summer. The theories of Isaac Newton revolutionized physics and astronomy. Benjamin Franklins first job was working as an apprentice in a printing shop.
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Lesson 3 Indirect Objects Exercise 3

Directions: In some of the following sentences, an indirect object appears. Read each sentence and circle the verb. Then underline the indirect object of the verb, if any. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Moesha wrote her grandmother a long letter thanking her for the birthday gift. After two days of debate, the town council awarded the road maintenance contract to a company owned by several local citizens. Every evening, Richard and Emily cooked us a wonderful meal, using fresh ingredients from the local farm stands. Each candidate prepared a written statement for the selection committee. Two minutes before game time, the coach gave her players a final reminder about the crucial importance of teamwork.
English Grammar: Sentence Complements Study Guide

Lesson 4 Subject Complements
Directions: In some of the following sentences, a subject complement appears. Read each sentence and circle the verb. Then underline the subject complement, if any. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The original nickname of the Houston Astros baseball team was the Colt 45s. Many investors use mutual funds as a way of buying shares in a wide range of companies. After being reupholstered, the wing chair looked new. Ronald Reagan became the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States. The hikers were exhausted and ravenous after their trek up Mount Washington.
Exercise 4
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English Grammar: Verbs

Lesson 1 Verb Tenses
Directions: In each of the following sentences, a verb is underlined. Using clues from the meaning of the sentence, decide whether the tense of the verb is correct or incorrect. If it is incorrect, decide what verb tense would be correct, and rewrite the sentence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I am a student at the Henderson Academy; I study there for the past two years. By the time of our arrival in Houston next Sunday, we havetraveled over five hundred miles. Before he sprained his ankle, Charles exercises in the weight room three times a week. When she applied for her job at the airline, Diane stated that she hadserved in the U.S. Air Force. Last month, Luis has captured his third consecutive championship in a college swim meet.
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Irregular Verbs Conjugations of the Verb To Be

present tense I am you are he / she / it is past tense I was you were he / she / it was future tense I will be you will be he / she / it will be present perfect tense I have been you have been he / she / it has been past perfect tense I had been you had been he / she / it had been future perfect tense I will have been you will have been he / she / it will have been we will have been you will have been they will have been we had been you had been they had been we have been you have been they have been we will be you will be they will be we were you were they were we are you are they are
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Some Commonly- Used Irregular Verbs
infinitive be bear begin break bring buy catch choose come cut dive do dream drink drive eat fall get give go grow know lead ride run see send set sing sit speak stand swim think wear write present participle is being is bearing is beginning is breaking is bringing is buying is catching is choosing is coming is cutting is diving is doing is dreaming is drinking is driving is eating is falling is getting is giving is going is growing is knowing is leading is riding is running is seeing is sending is setting is singing is sitting is speaking is standing is swimming is thinking is wearing is writing past was bore began broke brought bought caught chose came cut dove did dreamt drank drove ate fell got gave went grew knew led rode ran saw sent set sang sat spoke stood swam thought wore wrote past participle has been has born has begun has broken has brought has bought has caught has chosen has come has cut has dove has done has dreamt has drunk has driven has eaten has fallen has got or has gotten has given has gone has grown has known has led has ridden has run has seen has sent has set has sung has sat has spoken has stood has swum has thought has worn has written
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Principal Parts of the Irregular Verb To Lie (as in to recline)
infinitive lie present participle lying past lay past participle lain examples: Their dog has lain on the new furniture many times before. I had just lain down for a quick nap when the phone rang. examples: Joe lay asleep in his chair when his daughter returned from the party. The little boy lay on the cot while he waited for the doctor. examples: Judy is lying down in her new bed. Fred has been lying on that couch for hours. examples: My cat likes to lie near the heater. I will lie on the floor when I do some of my exercises tomorrow
Note: The other to lie (as in to tell a falsehood) isnt an irregular verb.
Principal Parts of the Irregular Verb To Lay (as in to place)

infinitive lay present participle laying past laid past participle laid examples: Their dog has laid her bone next to the remote control. I had just laid the last clean dish in the rack when the phone rang. examples: Joe laid his eyeglasses on the table before falling asleep. The doctor laid a pillow beneath the boys sprained ankle. examples: Judy is laying her new outfit out on the bed. Fred has been laying his dirty dishes on the counter for years. examples: My cat likes to lay his toy at my feet. I will lay my exercise mat on the floor before yoga class begins.
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Exercise 2
Directions: In each of the following sentences, an irregular verb is underlined. Decide whether or not the form of the irregular verb is correct. If it is incorrect, decide what the correct form would be. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The mechanic examined the car and discovered that the accident hadbroken its rear axle. Last January, thirty members of the Polar Bear Club swum in the frigid waters of Long Island Sound. By the time Gary arrived at the restaurant, Maria hadwent home. With a triumphant grin, Sam lain his cards face up on the table and declared, Three kings! The famous Boys Choir of Harlem has sung in concert halls throughout the United States.
Lesson 3 The Subjunctive Mood Exercise 3

Directions: In each of the following sentences, a verb in the subjunctive mood is required. Fill in the blank with the correct subjunctive form of the verb whose infinitive form appears at the end of the sentence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If the captain to port. ( know ) that the storm was coming, he would have insisted on returning a rock musi -
Although Paul has a successful career as a lawyer, he still wishes he cian. ( be ) The doctor recommended that Andrea foods. ( eat ) Wouldnt you be happy if you
a diet restricted to low - salt, low -fat
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the next race? ( win ) a budget for
The new law passed by the City Council requires that the Mayor approval no later than April first. ( submit )
English Grammar: Pronouns Study Guide

Lesson 1 Kinds of Pronouns
Directions: Read each of the following sentences. Underline each pronoun that appears in the sentence. Then decide whether the pronoun is a personal pronoun, an interrogative pronoun, an indefinite pronoun, or a relative pronoun. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Gordon was surprised when Angela invited him to visit her in Caracas. Who do you think will win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this year? If Luis wants to finish painting the garage by tomorrow, he will have to convince someone to help him. The inventor Thomas Edison is the historical figure whom I admire most. Joannes grandmother asked her what she wanted to do that evening.
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Pronoun Case Exercise 2

Directions: In each of the following sentences, one or more personal pronouns is needed. Using clues from the meaning of the sentence, decide whether the pronoun should be in the subjective, objective, or pos sessive case. Then select the correct pronoun from the choices given. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. When Audreys car broke down, Carlos lent ( her, she ) another. A group tour is not a good vacation choice for ( us, we ), because ( us, we ) prefer traveling indepen dently. Is this bicycle (you, yours )? By unanimous vote, the judges decided that the best debater on the team was ( he, him ). Mr. and Mrs. Nkrume have invited ( I, me ) to stay for two weeks in (their, theirs ) home in Kenya.
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Lesson 3 Using Pronoun Cases Correctly Exercise 3

Directions: In each of the following sentences, one or more pronouns is needed. Using clues from the meaning of the sentence, decide whether the pronoun should be in the subjective or objective case. Then select the correct pronoun from the choices given. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No one in my town knows as much about local history as ( I, me ). ( Who, Whom ) is the architect ( who, whom ) designed St. Pauls Cathedral in London? When the tennis match was over, Alvin realized that winning the match had mattered more to his opponent than ( he, him ). Helen of Troy was the famous beauty over ( who, whom ) the Greeks and the Trojans fought. The two couples ( who, whom ) will be sharing the bungalow by the lake are the Savios and ( us, we ).
English Grammar: Agreement Study Guide

Lesson 1 Singular and Plural
Directions: In each of the following sentences, a verb is needed. Using clues from the sentence, decide whether the verb should be singular or plural. Then select the correct verb from the choices given. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Four hundred pages ( seems , seem ) like an awfully long reading assignment for the holiday weekend. Neither of the injured dancers ( is, are ) feeling well enough to perform this evening. The orchestra ( has, have ) recently completed a successful tour of several Asian countries. All of the stone masons working on the cathedral ( is, are ) residents of Harlem. Everyone in the class ( was, were ) surprised at how easy the final exam was.
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Fine Points of Subject-Verb Agreement Exercise 2

Directions: In each of the following sentences, a verb is needed. Using clues from the sentence, decide whether the verb should be singular or plural. Then select the correct verb from the choices given. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The governor, having met with her advisors and developed a negotiating strategy for dealing with the angry workers, ( was, were ) finally ready to join the bargaining session. Here in the deepest recesses of the ocean ( is, are ) some of the most mysterious creatures on Earth. Either the members of the defensive squad or Coach Mayo himself ( is, are ) sure to have some explanation for the way the game ended. The story of the four hundred members of the 29th Cavalry and their heroic exploits on several battlefields ( is, are ) truly remarkable. The elementary school cafeteria offers twelve kinds of sandwiches, yet peanut butter and jelly ( remains , remain ) the most popular of all.
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Lesson 3 Pronoun -Antecedent Agreement

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In early releases of this product, the instructor misspeaks when he gives the example Many of the women were waiting for their husbands. This example should have read: Most of the women were waiting for their husbands. Most is a plural pronoun here because women is plural, and thus the sentence requires the plural verb were and the plural possessive pronoun their. Most is one of the indefinite SANAM pronouns; many is not. The graphic that accom panies this example also includes the mistake, which was due to a typographical error in the script. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this error may cause.
English Grammar: Agreement Study Guide

Exercise 3
Directions: In each of the following sentences, a pronoun is required. Select the correct pronoun, based upon clues from the sentence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. According to the police officers testimony, someone was seen entering the bank just before the robbery carrying a red pocketbook under ( her, their ) arm. Both of the skydivers had brought ( his, their ) own parachutes and safety gear in preparation for tomorrows jump. Anyone who wants to attend next Saturdays dance at the Rotary Club can pick up ( his or her, their ) ticket at the information booth on Vincy Street. No one knows whether any of the churches or synagogues in town will provide space in ( its, their ) buildings for a homeless shelter. Either Nadia or her sister didnt finish ( her, their ) dinner.
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In early releases of this product, the instructor misspeaks when explaining the answer to #5 in this exercise (the graphic that accompanies this item also includes the mistake). We sincerely apologize for any confusion this error may cause. Please disregard the erroneous explanation found within the program, substituting the following: When the antecedent of a possessive pronoun is a compound subject joined by the conjunction or, the pronoun must agree with the term that is closest to the verb: the antecedent is considered singular when the term closest to the verb is singular and plural when the term closest to the verb is plural. Therefore, since her sister (the term closest to the verb) is singular, we must use the singular possessive pronoun her. (Had the sentence begun Either Nadia or her sisters didnt finish, we would have used the plural possessive pronoun their instead to agree with her sisters.)
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English Grammar: Modifiers Study Guide

Lesson 1 Adjectives and Adverbs
Directions: In each of the following sentences, a modifier is underlined. Based on how the modifier is used in the sentence, decide whether the modifier is correct or incorrect. If it is incorrect, decide what modifier would be correct. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Glancing at himself in the mirror just moments before the job interview, Enrico felt well about his appearance. The chefs hands moved quick as she demonstrated the proper technique for dicing onions. Although Jason seems happy about moving to California, he admits that he will miss his friends in Minnesota. Because of her extreme nervousness, Soon Lee performed the sonata bad during her audition for the college orchestra. The team doctor decided that Mona was well enough to play in Saturdays championship game.
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Exercise 2

Directions: In each of the following sentences, there is a modifying phrase or clause. Underline the modify ing phrase or clause in each sentence, and decided whether it is misplaced or dangling. If it is, rewrite the sentence to correct the modifier. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Having lost one of the most controversial elections in history, many expected Al Gore to run for president again in 2004. Distracted by the demands of my two children, the chicken in the oven was burned. When birds fly in the path of an airplane, they can produce dangerous and costly accidents. Hoping to make the space more sunny, Nancys bedroom was expanded and fitted with a large skylight. Swollen by a week of heavy rain, the grasslands on either side of the Missouri River were eventually flooded.
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Lesson 3 Comparisons Using Modifiers Exercise 3

Directions: In each of the following sentences, a modifier is required. Fill in the blank with the correct com parative or superlative degree of the modifier whose positive degree appears at the end of the sentence. 1. 2. Pablo Picasso and Juan Gris began painting around the same time, but Picasso continued painting than Gris. ( long ) Of all the sopranos in the choir, Lizette sings . ( well )
3. Although Nadja and Katya are both expert programmers, Katya is considered than her colleague. (talented )
English Grammar: Modifiers Study Guide

4. 5. The island of St. Martin boasts thirty- six beaches, and many visitors say that Orient Beach is the of them all. ( alluring ) No one feels about the mistake Carlos made than Carlos himself. ( bad ).
Lesson 4 Special Problems with Comparisons Exercise 4

Directions: In each of the following sentences, a comparison is made. For each sentence, decide whether or not the comparison is stated correctly. If it is incorrect, decide how the sentence should be changed to make the comparison correct, and correct it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The story of the development of anesthesia is stranger than any other scientific discovery. The Hermitage in St. Petersburg has the worlds most impressive collection of paintings by Rem brandt. The government of Switzerland is older than any government in Europe. Both Sheryl Crow and Bjrk are gifted songwriters, but the music of Bjrk is more unique than that of Sheryl Crow. Generations of travelers have described the waters of the Dead Sea as the most saltiest on Earth.
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English Grammar: Parallel Structure Study Guide

Lesson 1 Understanding Parallelism
Directions: Some of the following sentences contain errors in parallelism. Read each sentence and decide whether or not parallel grammatical structures have been used correctly. If there is an error, revise the sentence to correct it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Just as Darwin revolutionized biology with his theory of evolution, Einsteins theory of relativity revolutionized physics. Coach Jabbar demands three things of his players: hard work, that they have personal integrity, and self- discipline. Thrilled by the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill, thousands of prospectors rushed to California, traveling by boat, by covered wagon, and walking. Each of these three poets is admired for a different quality: Milton for his grand rhetoric, Shakespeare for his sweeping vision, Chaucer for his simple humanity. I agree with Hong Weis political views, but his way of expressing them is something I dont agree with.
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Common Errors in Parallelism Exercise 2

Directions: Some of the following sentences contain errors in parallelism. Read each sentence and decide whether or not parallel grammatical structures have been used correctly. If there is an error, revise the sentence to correct it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. We spent our days in St. Petersburg touring historic churches, magnificent art museums, and admiring ornate palaces. The doctors moved quickly to wash the wound, disinfect it, and applying a sterile dressing. The hardwood floors in the old house were stripped, sanded, stained, and sealed with varnish. In 1968, the Democratic Convention was held in Chicago, and the Republicans held their convention in Miami. Either the snowstorm must stop within the next two hours or the town festival will have to be postponed.
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Lesson 3 Using Ellipsis Exercise 3

Directions: Some of the following sentences contain errors in parallelism. Read each sentence and decide whether or not parallel grammatical structures have been used correctly. If there is an error, revise the sentence to correct it. 1. 2. In accordance with the First Amendment to the Constitution, no state has or may enact a law establishing an official state religion. Many scientists agree about the causes of global warming, fewer about the best ways to combat it.
English Grammar: Parallel Structure Study Guide

3. Baseball pitcher Cy Young's lifetime record of 511 victories has never been challenged and probably never will. 4. As global trade increased, manufactured goods began to flow from north to south, raw materials from south to north.
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English Grammar: Punctuation Study Guide

Lesson 1 Punctuating the End of a Sentence
Directions: Each of the following sentences is missing its end punctuation. Read each sentence and decide whether it is a declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory sentence. Then add the correct end punctuation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Where can I buy a portable radio similar to the one you brought to the ball game yesterday After giving me reliable service for eight years, my car finally broke down last week Thats an incredible story Id like to know why the senator voted against the appropriation bill Let me have a copy of the paper you wrote for our art history class
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Using Commas Exercise 2

Directions: In the following sentences, some commas have been misused or omitted. Read each sentence and decide how commas should be added or omitted to make the sentence correct. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The exhibit includes fossil remains of apatosaurus stegosaurus tyrannosaurus and several other dinosaurs. Having been born in Nigeria Henry, never saw snow until he visited Colorado last winter. Felipe enjoys rebuilding the engines of classic cars and he was happy when Simone asked him to work on her 1969 Corvette. Lake Placid a ski resort in upstate New York, was the site of the 1980 Winter Olympics. We spotted the actor, Tom Hanks, having lunch in a restaurant on Madison Avenue.
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Lesson 3 Using Semicolons and Colons Exercise 3

Directions: In the following sentences, some semicolons and colons have been misused, omitted, or mistakenly replaced by other punctuation marks. Read each sentence and decide how semicolons and /or colons should be added or omitted to make the sentence correct. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To this day, millions of opera lovers consider one man the greatest singer of all time, Enrico Caruso, the renowned Italian tenor. If you see a parking spot on the street, put your car there, otherwise, use a parking lot. Under relentless questioning by the teacher, Joanne finally admitted that: she had copied part of her paper from a book in the school library. At first, Columbus thought his ships had landed in India; for this reason, he called the native people he encountered Indians. Four cities are being considered to host the world soccer championships; Madrid, Spain, Seoul, South Korea, Sydney, Australia, and Bogot , Colombia.
English Grammar: Punctuation Study Guide

Lesson 4 Using Quotation Marks
Directions: In the following sentences, some quotation marks and other punctuation marks have been omitted. Read each sentence and add any missing punctuation marks in the proper places. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. As Robert Frost remarked in his poem Mending Wall, Good fences make good neighbors What did Emerson mean when he wrote the words, I hate quotations. Tell me what you know The company president asked all employees to look for ways to work more efficiently and there fore save money Churchill ended his stirring wartime speech with the words, Let us therefore bear ourselves so that men will say This was their finest hour Everyone chuckled when Kevin quipped, Why is it that the teacher only calls on me when I havent done my homework
Exercise 4
Lesson 5 Using Other Punctuation Marks Exercise 5

Directions: In the following sentences, parentheses or dashes have been omitted. Read each sentence and insert the indicated punctuation marks in the proper places. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Because the following day Wednesday was the first of June, Lorettas rent payment was due. ( parentheses ) Napoleons exile to the island of Elba marked the end of his career or so it seemed. ( dash ) The Battle of Bull Run known in the South as First Manassas was the first major encounter of the Civil War. ( parentheses ) When we compare todays automobiles to those of a century ago, we can see that much has changed in fact, practically everything has changed. ( dash ) In a later section of the book chapters four through six, the author describes in detail the early struggles of the American labor movement. ( parentheses )
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English Grammar: Spelling & Capitalization Study Guide

Lesson 1 Some Helpful Spelling Rules
Directions: Some of the following sentences contain misspelled words. Read each sentence and decide whether or not there is a spelling error. If you arent certain, you may use a dictionary. Correct any misspelled words you find. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The telescope at the city observatory can magnefy images from space thousands of times, making distant stars and galaxies clearly visable. After entering the auditorium, the members of the graduating class are supposed to prosede directly to their seats. Yesterday I recieved a package in the mail that was supposed to be delivered to my next- door neighbor. During the early stages of the war, some feared that Hitlers armies were practically invincible, and a few were ready to concede defeat. As darkness fell over the mountains, the wierd cry of a distant coyote was faintly audible.
Exercise 1
Lesson 2 Prefixes and Suffixes Exercise 2

Directions: For each of the following words, add the indicated prefix or suffix. Write out the new word, including the prefix or suffix, using the correct spelling. 1. trace + ing 2. in + mobile 3. lonely + ness 4. hit + able 5. in + logical 6. limp + ing 7. adore + ation 8. fly + er 9. in + tangible 10. trace + able
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Lesson 3 Words That Are Often Confused Exercise 3

Directions: Some of the following sentences contain misspelled words. Read each sentence and decide whether or not there is a spelling error. If you arent certain, you may use a dictionary. Correct any misspelled words you find. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The American Civil Liberties Union works to defend freedom of speech and the other basic principals of our democratic society. Traces of lead have been found in early Italian pottery, causing some scientists to suspect an epidemic of lead poisoning among the ancient Romans. This empty lot will be the sight of the new physics laboratory, scheduled to be built in the next two years. The rein of King Arthur is described in English legends as a time of unparalleled piece and prosperity. The third and fifth holes offer the most difficult challenge on this golf coarse.
English Grammar: Spelling & Capitalization Study Guide

Lesson 4 Spelling Plurals
Directions: Turn each of the following words into a plural, using the correct spelling. 1. studio 6. crisis 2. pony 3. bunch 4. deer 5. zero 7. tray 8. ox 9. triangle
Exercise 4
Lesson 5 Rules For Capitalization Exercise 5

Directions: Some of the following sentences contain words that are incorrectly capitalized. Read each sen tence and decide whether or not there is an error in capitalization. If there is an error, correct it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. My favorite book is Zen and the art of Motorcycle maintenance by robert m. pirsig. The three senators were greeted at the airport by mayor Bloomberg and his young assistant. Many people consider Labor Day weekend the last celebration of Summer. The Garden Of Delights by Hieronymus Bosch is one of the most unusual paintings of the middle ages. Before being named President of the University, professor Meyer taught at several other colleges in new England.
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English Grammar: Sentence Structure Study Guide

Lesson 1 What Is a Sentence?

Lesson 2 Parts of a Sentence Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Four Types of Sentence Structures Exercise 3

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English Grammar: Parts of Speech Study Guide

Lesson 2 Adjectives, Articles, and Adverbs Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Connecting Words Exercise 3

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English Grammar: Parts of Speech Study Guide

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English Grammar: Sentence Complements Study Guide

Lesson 2 Direct Objects Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Indirect Objects Exercise 3

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English Grammar: Sentence Complements Study Guide

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English Grammar: Verbs

Lesson 2 Irregular Verbs Conjugations of the Verb To Be

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English Grammar: Verbs

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English Grammar: Verbs

Principal Parts of the Irregular Verb To Lay (as in to place)

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English Grammar: Verbs

Lesson 3 The Subjunctive Mood Exercise 3

a diet restricted to low - salt, low -fat

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English Grammar: Pronouns Study Guide

Lesson 2 Pronoun Case Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Using Pronoun Cases Correctly Exercise 3

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English Grammar: Agreement Study Guide

Lesson 2 Fine Points of Subject-Verb Agreement Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Pronoun -Antecedent Agreement

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English Grammar: Agreement Study Guide

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English Grammar: Modifiers Study Guide

Lesson 2 Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Comparisons Using Modifiers Exercise 3

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English Grammar: Modifiers Study Guide

Lesson 4 Special Problems with Comparisons Exercise 4

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English Grammar: Parallel Structure Study Guide

Lesson 2 Common Errors in Parallelism Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Using Ellipsis Exercise 3

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English Grammar: Parallel Structure Study Guide

"U 0 ., "U > ll ". U ,

a. " . s' -;;;

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English Grammar: Punctuation Study Guide

Lesson 2 Using Commas Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Using Semicolons and Colons Exercise 3

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English Grammar: Punctuation Study Guide

Lesson 5 Using Other Punctuation Marks Exercise 5

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English Grammar: Spelling & Capitalization Study Guide

Lesson 2 Prefixes and Suffixes Exercise 2

Lesson 3 Words That Are Often Confused Exercise 3