Grammar and Composition

Grammar Enrichment
Grade 7
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Unit 8 Subjects, Predicates, and Sentences

8.1–2 Sentences and Sentence Fragments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8.3, 5 Subjects and Predicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8.4 Identifying the Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8.6 Simple and Compound Sentences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unit 9 Nouns
9.1–2, 5 Kinds of Nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
9.4 Distinguishing Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9.6 Appositives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Unit 10 Verbs
10.2 Transitive and Intransitive Verbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10.3 Verbs with Indirect Objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10.4 Linking Verbs and Predicate Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10.5 Present, Past, and Future Tenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10.6 Main Verbs and Helping Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10.7–8 Progressive Forms and Perfect Tenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10.9–10 Irregular Verbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unit 11 Pronouns
11.1 Personal Pronouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
11.2 Pronouns and Antecedents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11.4 Possessive Pronouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11.5 Indefinite Pronouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
11.6–7 Reflexive, Intensive, and Interrogative Pronouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Unit 12 Adjectives and Adverbs

12.1–2 Adjectives, Articles, and Proper Adjectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
12.3–4 Comparative and Superlative Adjectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
12.5 Demonstratives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
12.6 Adverbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
12.7 Intensifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
12.9 Using Adverbs and Adjectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
12.10 Avoiding Double Negatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Unit 13 Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections

13.1 Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
13.2 Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
13.3 Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives and Adverbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
13.4–5 Conjunctions and Interjections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Unit 14 Clauses and Complex Sentences

14.1 Sentences and Clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
14.2 Complex Sentences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
14.3 Adjective Clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
14.4 Adverb Clauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
14.5 Noun Clauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Unit 15 Verbals
15.1 Participles and Participial Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
15.2 Gerunds and Gerund Phrases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
15.3 Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Unit 16 Subject-Verb Agreement

16.1, 5 Making Subjects and Verbs Agree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
16.2 Problems with Locating the Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
16.3–4 Special Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Unit 17 Glossary of Special Usage Problems

17.1–2 Using Troublesome Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Unit 19 Capitalization
19.1–2 Capitalization I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
19.3–4 Capitalization II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Unit 20 Punctuation
20.1 Using the Period and Other End Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
20.2 Using Commas I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
20.3 Using Commas II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
20.4 Using Commas III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
20.5 Using Semicolons and Colons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
20.6 Using Quotation Marks and Italics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
20.7–8 Using Apostrophes, Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
20.9–10 Using Abbreviations and Writing Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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8.1–2 Sentences and Sentence Fragments

■ A. Identifying Sentences and Sentence Fragments
Decide whether each group of words below is a sentence or a sentence fragment. If it
is a sentence, write whether it is declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, or imperative.
Rewrite the sentence, adding capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary.
If it is not a complete sentence, write sentence fragment.
1. the pirates buried the treasure _______________________________________________
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2. water the flowers daily _____________________________________________________
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3. almost everyone in the neighborhood _________________________________________
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4. when does the first bus leave ________________________________________________
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5. what an excellent storyteller she is ____________________________________________
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6. eighty-eight keys on a piano_________________________________________________
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7. do all owls fly silently ______________________________________________________
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8. at six o’clock on the evening of June 4 _________________________________________
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■ B. Writing Different Types of Sentences

Write one sentence of each kind listed below. For each sentence, underline the subject
part once and the predicate part twice.
1. (declarative) _____________________________________________________________
2. (interrogative) ___________________________________________________________
3. (exclamatory) ____________________________________________________________
4. (imperative) _____________________________________________________________

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8.3, 5 Subjects and Predicates

■ A. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree
In the sentences below, underline each simple subject. Then underline the correct form
of the verb in parentheses.
1. Some teens (adore, adores) sports.
2. My parents, sisters, and brother (argue, argues) about their favorite teams.
3. My sisters (enjoy, enjoys) basketball.
4. Silvia or Bella (score, scores) the most baskets when we play.
5. Baseball or tennis (is, are) my parents’ favorite sport.
6. My brother and his friends (play, plays) football all the time.
7. Either my mother or my father (come, comes) to my soccer games.
8. My sisters and brother (memorize, memorizes) statistics.
9. The television or the radio (broadcast, broadcasts) a sports event almost every day.
10. Neither rainstorms nor snow (prevent, prevents) us from playing.

■ B. Writing Sentences
Write one sentence using each of the sentence elements indicated below. Make sure the
verb agrees with the subject.
1. (compound subject joined by and) ___________________________________________
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2. (compound predicate joined by but) __________________________________________

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3. (compound subject joined by or, with each subject singular) _______________________
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4. (compound subject joined by or, with the first subject singular and the second
subject plural)
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5. (compound predicate joined by or) ___________________________________________
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6. (compound subject joined by or, with the first subject plural and the second
subject singular)
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8.4 Identifying the Subject

■ A. Finding the Subject
For each sentence underline the complete subject and draw a second line under
the simple subject. Then write your own sentences using the simple subjects you
have identified.
1. One light source is the sun.
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2. Are these snakes poisonous?
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3. There are your new assignments.
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4. Call the library for the time of the lecture.
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5. Do leopards climb trees?
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■ B. Writing Sentences Using Inverted Order

Rewrite each of the following sentences in the manner directed.
1. A prosperous lemon farm is in that valley. (Insert There at the beginning.)
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2. C and B vitamins are in lemons. (Insert There at the beginning.)
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3. In this building are the lemon presses. (Make the statement a question.)
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4. Lemons are used as scent in many products. (Make the statement a question.)
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5. You can find out more about citrus fruits. (Make the sentence a command.)
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8.6 Simple and Compound Sentences

■ A. Recognizing Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, and Run-ons
Write whether each item below is a simple sentence, a compound sentence, or a
run-on. If the sentence is a run-on, rewrite it correctly in the space provided after
the last sentence.
1. Zoology and botany are branches of biology. ___________________________________
2. There are many dogs in literature, probably the most famous is Lassie. _______________
3. Most cats do not like water tigers enjoy the water. _______________________________
4. Ladybugs and lightning bugs are kinds of beetles.________________________________
5. Sally wants a career in paleontology, and she talks about fossils constantly. ____________
6. Dinosaurs did not adapt to changing conditions and died out. _____________________
Corrected Run-ons:

■ B. Writing Simple and Compound Sentences

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Write one sentence for each of the types indicated, using the kinds of subjects and
verbs suggested.
1. (simple sentence with compound predicate) ____________________________________
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2. (simple sentence with compound subject)______________________________________
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3. (simple sentence with both compound subject and compound predicate)_____________
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4. (compound sentence)______________________________________________________
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5. (compound sentence with either a compound subject or a compound predicate)_______
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9.1–2, 5 Kinds of Nouns

■ A. Identifying Nouns
Underline each common noun once, and indicate whether it is concrete or abstract
by writing C or A in the space above the word. Underline each proper noun twice and
circle any letters that you think should be capitalized.
1. The seashore at cape hatteras is wide and uncrowded.
2. In february our nation honors george washington and abraham lincoln.
3. In the old movie, king kong climbed the empire state building.
4. Many people are fascinated by the statues on easter island.
5. Everglades national park in florida is a huge subtropical wilderness.
6. The sears tower is an interesting building.
7. The force of the hurricane damaged parts of the coastline.
8. The country of zimbabwe used to be called rhodesia.
9. The moons of jupiter include io, europa, and ganymede.
10. In pittsburgh, pennsylvania, jonas salk developed a vaccine against polio.

■ B. Writing Plural Compound Nouns

Next to each compound noun, write the plural form.
1. hanger-on _______________________ 5. commander in chief _______________
2. handful _________________________ 6. daughter-in-law ___________________
3. teaspoon ________________________ 7. stepchild ________________________
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4. lady-in-waiting ___________________ 8. taxpayer _________________________

■ C. Using Collective Nouns

For each collective noun below write one sentence, using the meaning given
in parentheses.
1. team (single unit) _________________________________________________________
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2. class (individuals)_________________________________________________________
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3. crew (single unit) _________________________________________________________
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4. staff (individuals) _________________________________________________________
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9.4 Distinguishing Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions

■ A. Using Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions
Underline the word in parentheses that correctly completes the sentence.
1. A compact (discs, disc’s) underside contains a pattern of tiny (pits, pits’).
2. The (laser’s, lasers) light is not reflected when it hits a pit.
3. When the light hits areas without pits, it is reflected, and electric (signals, signal’s)
are produced.
4. This theater’s (popcorns’, popcorn’s) too expensive.
5. The Pacific is the (world’s, worlds) largest ocean.
6. When cold (fronts, fronts’) meet warm air, storms often develop.
7. Around 150 (countries, countries’) send delegates to the United Nations.
8. These (countries, countries’) delegates work together to maintain world peace.
9. Charlotte and Emily Brontë wrote novels; both (Brontë’s, Brontës) died young.
10. The (childrens’, children’s) choir will perform at eight o’clock this evening.

■ B. Writing Possessives and Contractions

Rewrite the following sentences so that each includes a possessive or a contraction. The
sentence’s meaning should stay the same.
1. The calculator that belongs to Carmen has a graphics screen. ______________________
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2. The creatures that live on this planet are peaceful. _______________________________

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3. Today is the last day for you to hand in your application. __________________________
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4. The newsletter of this organization explains how you can become a member. __________
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5. Pluto is the planet farthest from the sun._______________________________________
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6. That dog took the toy that I gave to my cat. ____________________________________
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9.6 Appositives
■ A. Using Appositives and Appositive Phrases
Use each of the phrases below as an appositive phrase in a sentence. Be sure to use
commas if the appositive phrase is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
1. the home of koalas and emus________________________________________________
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2. birds with a huge wing span_________________________________________________
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3. the Titanic_______________________________________________________________
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4. the Richter scale __________________________________________________________
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5. a layer of light-sensitive cells in the eye ________________________________________
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■ B. Writing with Appositives

Rewrite each sentence, adding an appositive or appositive phrase after the underlined
noun. Remember to use commas when needed.
1. Jumbo has been performing in the circus for six years.
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2. A replica of the Mayflower is anchored at Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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3. The prospectors were overjoyed to find nuggets of gold.
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4. We went to Washington, D. C., and toured the White House.
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5. Tonight our team plays the Panthers.
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10.2 Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

■ A. Recognizing Direct Objects and Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Underline each verb in the following sentences, and indicate whether the verb is transitive
or intransitive by writing T or I in the space above the word. If the verb is transitive, write
its direct object.
1. Phillis Wheatley dedicated many poems to friends._______________________________
2. Joshua worked hard on the lawn._____________________________________________
3. The basketball player threw the ball and scored two points. ________________________
4. Scott Joplin composed ragtime music._________________________________________
5. Linda Morabito examined computer images of Io, a moon of Jupiter, and discov-
ered volcanoes.
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6. Miriam painted during the summer. __________________________________________

■ B. Using Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

For each verb below, write one sentence using the verb as a transitive verb, and underline
each direct object. Then write a second sentence, using the verb as an intransitive verb.
1. stop (transitive)________________________________________________________
(intransitive) ______________________________________________________
2. run (transitive)________________________________________________________
(intransitive) ______________________________________________________
3. paint (transitive)________________________________________________________

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(intransitive) ______________________________________________________
4. call (transitive)________________________________________________________
(intransitive) ______________________________________________________
5. sing (transitive)________________________________________________________
(intransitive) ______________________________________________________
6. read (transitive)________________________________________________________
(intransitive) ______________________________________________________
7. play (transitive)________________________________________________________
(intransitive) ______________________________________________________
8. breathe (transitive)________________________________________________________
(intransitive) ______________________________________________________

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10.3 Verbs with Indirect Objects

■ A. Locating Direct and Indirect Objects
Underline each direct object once and each indirect object twice. Not all sentences
have indirect objects. Some sentences have a compound direct object; others have
a compound indirect object.
1. The Red Cross workers gave the hurricane victims blankets and food.
2. Our hearts pump blood to all parts of our bodies.
3. Our neighbors brought us souvenirs from their trip.
4. The mother eagle fed meat to her babies.
5. Marcella speaks English and Spanish.
6. I am selling Sam and Carl my old bike and skateboard.
7. The pitcher threw the batter a fastball and a curve.
8. The class wrote our representative and our governor letters.
9. On your vacation, send Stephanie and me postcards.
10. The barking dog chased the frightened squirrel up a tree.

■ B. Using Direct and Indirect Objects

Write a paragraph of five to eight sentences about a favorite hobby. Include at least
four direct objects and at least three indirect objects. At least one direct object and one
indirect object should be compound.
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10.4 Linking Verbs and Predicate Words

■ A. Identifying Sentence Patterns
Underline the verb in each sentence, and indicate whether it is an action verb or a
linking verb by writing A or L in the space above the verb. If the verb is a linking verb,
write whether it is followed by a predicate noun or a predicate adjective.
1. The old, abandoned house looks forbidding.____________________________________
2. Dorothy shared her paper with the new girl. ____________________________________
3. In Lee’s hands, folded paper becomes an artwork.________________________________
4. During the long winter, Gina turned pale.______________________________________
5. Was Mr. Evans the founder of Evanston? _______________________________________
6. Peter turned the pages quickly._______________________________________________

■ B. Using Sentence Patterns

Write one sentence for each of the following sentence patterns.
1. action verb without any object_______________________________________________
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2. action verb with a direct object ______________________________________________
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3. linking verb with a predicate noun ___________________________________________
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4. linking verb with a compound predicate adjective _______________________________

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5. action verb with a compound object __________________________________________
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6. linking verb with a predicate noun ___________________________________________
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10.5 Present, Past, and Future Tenses

■ A. Recognizing Verb Tenses
Underline the verb in each sentence, and write whether it is present, past, or
future tense.
1. The countess wore beautiful jewelry. __________________________________________
2. Various conductors will direct the orchestra next season. __________________________
3. Four buses arrived at once.__________________________________________________
4. My cousins look nothing like me. ____________________________________________
5. At first, Benedict Arnold served his country honorably. ___________________________
6. Who bought this radio? ____________________________________________________
7. At the museum, workers will identify the bones. _________________________________
8. Businesses rely on a pool of competent employees._______________________________
9. Arachne boasted of her beauty. ______________________________________________
10. Members of the team will split the prize money._________________________________

■ B. Using Tenses Correctly

Write two paragraphs. In the first, use present tense verbs to describe the job of a
television weather forecaster. In the second, use past tense verbs to tell about a news
program you saw recently. In each paragraph use these verbs: show, report, state.
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10.6 Main Verbs and Helping Verbs

■ A. Using Helping Verbs
Rewrite each sentence by adding a helping verb where indicated. Be sure to use the
correct form of the helping verb.
1. The zoo directors _________________ designed every detail of the new exhibit.
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2. The chain stores _________________ advertised those new bikes heavily.
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3. Almost daily, Betsy _________________ asked her mother for another odd pet.
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4. My sister _________________ tasted many ethnic foods.
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5. Ben and Walter _________________ carrying the last boxes out to the van
right now.
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6. The first-place dog _________________ followed every command without
hesitation.
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7. The contestant _________________ waiting for the final scores.
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8. Manufacturers _________________ charging much less for computers today.

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■ B. Using the Principle Parts of Verbs

Write a sentence, using the indicated verb in the form described in parentheses.
1. stay (base form) __________________________________________________________
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2. paint (present participle) ___________________________________________________
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3. knock (past form) _________________________________________________________
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4. crawl (past participle)______________________________________________________
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10.7–8 Progressive Forms and Perfect Tenses

■ A. Using the Correct Form of a Verb
Write each sentence, using the correct form of the verb in parentheses. Use the tense
shown at the end of each sentence.
1. We (watch) this video at least ten times. [present perfect tense] _____________________
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2. Clearly, Lacey (enjoy) this party. [present progressive] ____________________________
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3. Nobody (try) such a maneuver before. [past perfect tense]_________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The Vikings (cause) chaos all along the coast. [past progressive] ____________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Detectives (investigate) every lead. [present progressive] __________________________
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■ B. Writing Sentences
For each item below write two sentences, each with a verb as described. Write about
a warm-weather activity in the first sentence for each item and about a cold-weather
activity in the second sentence.
1. present progressive form ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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2. past progressive form ______________________________________________________________

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3. present perfect tense _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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4. past perfect tense__________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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10.9–10 Irregular Verbs

■ A. Using Correct Verb Forms
Complete each sentence, using the past tense or past participle of the verb indicated.
1. Occasionally, the gray horse has _________________ his rider. (bite)
2. Has anybody _________________ the breakfast dishes yet? (do)
3. Kelvin _________________ about the surprise party all along. (know)
4. The wind has _________________ several branches off the trees. (blow)
5. Each morning the sun has _________________ a little earlier. (rise)
6. Since July the corn has _________________ almost a foot. (grow)
7. Silently the thief _________________ into the empty store. (creep)
8. Members of the team have _________________ the distance around the world.
(swim)

■ B. Using Irregular Verbs Correctly

Write a paragraph about the actions of a superhero, a figure from a tall tale, or another
fantastic character. Use the past tense or past participle of the verb, and include at least
six of the irregular verbs listed below.
swim catch keep get say think win run
blow throw give rise grow bite be go

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11.1 Personal Pronouns

■ A. Using Personal Pronouns as Subjects and Objects
Write sentences using a form of each of the following suggested verbs with the named
personal pronoun form. You may use other pronouns as well.
1. (give; them) ______________________________________________________________
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2. (plant; he, she, or it) _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. (think; I) ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (find; you) _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. (interest, him, her, or it) ____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. (decide; you) _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
7. (choose; us) ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
8. (buy; they)_______________________________________________________________
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■ B. Writing with Personal Pronouns

Write a paragraph about an outing you have taken in your neighborhood. Where did
you go? Who was with you? What did you see? Use at least one personal pronoun in
each sentence. Use some pronouns as subjects and others as objects.

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11.2 Pronouns and Antecedents

■ A. Using Pronouns Correctly
In each of these sentences or pairs of sentences, fill in the correct personal pronoun
and underline its antecedent.
1. One teacher speaks every Friday. _______________ leads the school assembly
that day.
2. Aesop’s fables have been popular for centuries. Both children and adults enjoy
_______________.
3. The fox could not reach the grapes; so _______________ said he didn’t want
_______________.
4. The mouse saved the lion, and _______________ became lifelong friends.
5. The crow wanted the water at the bottom of the jar; so _______________ filled
the jar with pebbles.
6. Have you heard the phrase “a wolf in sheep’s clothing?” _______________ comes
from one of Aesop’s fables.
7. Next week the students will write fables; _______________ may choose any
animal to play the main characters.
8. The ant and the grasshopper teach the value of hard work and preparation.
Students can learn from _______________.
9. Although the hare is faster, the tortoise beats _______________.
10. My fable will include a panda and a cricket; I am excited to begin writing
_______________.

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■ B. Writing with Pronouns
Write at least three or four sentences about a person whom you admire. Tell why you
respect that person. Use a pronoun in each sentence. Make sure that each pronoun has
a clear antecedent.

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11.4 Possessive Pronouns

■ A. Using Possessive Pronouns
Write sentences using a form of each of the following suggested verbs with the named
possessive pronoun form. You may use other pronouns as well.
1. (camp; his, her, or its) ______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (bark; theirs) _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. (stride; our) ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (imagine; yours) __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. (point; mine) _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. (crawl; their) _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
7. (break; his, hers, or its) _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
8. (look; ours) ______________________________________________________________
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■ B. Writing with Possessive Pronouns

Write four sentences about your favorite television show. Include at least one possessive
pronoun in each sentence.
1. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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11.5 Indefinite Pronouns

■ A. Identifying Indefinite Pronouns
Underline each indefinite pronoun. Also, underline the word or phrase in parentheses
that completes each sentence correctly.
1. (Does, Do) anyone want a taco salad?
2. Several of the students (come, comes) for tutoring after school.
3. Neither of these coats (is, are) exactly what I’m looking for.
4. Everyone should pick up (his or her, their) own materials before leaving.
5. Something (is, are) wrong with this bicycle.
6. Some of these brownies (has, have) nuts.
7. Most of the sky (is, are) cloudy again today.
8. A few of the seagulls (stay, stays) in the harbor all winter.
9. All of the runners stretched (her, their) leg muscles before the race.
10. Each of the contestants (writes, write) (his or her, their) answers on a special form.

■ B. Writing with Indefinite Pronouns

For each of the indefinite pronouns, write a sentence you might hear in a museum.
1. (everyone) _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (both) __________________________________________________________________
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3. (nobody) ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (most, singular)___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. (some, plural) ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. (anything) _______________________________________________________________
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11.6–7 Reflexive, Intensive, and Interrogative Pronouns

■ A. Identifying Reflexive, Intensive, and Interrogative Pronouns
Underline each reflexive, intensive, and interrogative pronoun in the sentences below.
Then indicate whether the pronoun is reflexive, intensive, or interrogative.
1. The porcupine protects itself with its sharp quills. _______________________________
2. The mountain itself became an enemy to be conquered. __________________________
3. Who wrote Paul Revere’s Ride? _______________________________________________
4. Which of these two lines is for ticketholders? ___________________________________
5. The president herself called the meeting to order. ________________________________
6. Charles packed himself a healthy lunch for the trip. ______________________________
7. The team members congratulated themselves after the victory. _____________________
8. The two-year-old shouted, “I’ll do it myself!” ___________________________________
9. The famous actor played himself in the movie about Hollywood. ___________________
10. Whose is this umbrella? ____________________________________________________

■ B. Using Interrogative Pronouns

Suppose you arrived late to see a play. Write six questions, using the interrogative
pronouns below, that you might ask someone who has seen the whole show.
1. What ___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Who ___________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
3. Which __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. What ___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Whom__________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Whose__________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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12.1–2 Adjectives, Articles, and Proper Adjectives

■ A. Identifying Adjectives
Above each adjective indicate whether it is an adjective, predicate adjective, definite
or indefinite article, or proper adjective.
1. American cities are often colorful and noisy. ____________________________________
2. Careful skiers rarely have serious accidents._____________________________________
3. An interesting story sometimes has a surprising ending.___________________________
4. Good photographers are aware of unusual shots. ________________________________
5. Denitra makes delicious salads for lunch. ______________________________________
6. She makes them with ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and Russian dressing.______________
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Storms such as hurricanes are dangerous. ______________________________________
8. In tense situations, be calm. _________________________________________________
9. Logical thought is necessary in an emergency.___________________________________
10. Mexican food is popular everywhere in the United States. _________________________

■ B. Writing with Adjectives

Write five sentences, using adjectives to describe your neighborhood. Use at least one
of each kind of adjective identified in Part A.
1. _______________________________________________________________________
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2. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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12.3–4 Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

■ A. Using Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Write the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.
1. The rapids around the next bend are the (dangerous) part of the entire river.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. I have a (good) chance for a good grade in English than in art.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Of all the shoes you’ve tried on, the (expensive) shoes look best.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Forced to choose between two lines, it seems I always get into the (slow) line.
_______________________________________________________________________
5. The (populated) state in the nation is California. ________________________________
6. The (useful) tool in the toolbox is the screwdriver. _______________________________
7. This has been the (bad) day of my whole life! ___________________________________
8. My cat must think my bed is (cozy) than her own bed. ___________________________
9. The Flying Saucer is the (exciting) ride in the whole park! _________________________
10. Even though this box is smaller, it is (heavy) than that one. ________________________

■ B. Writing with Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Think of three places you would like to visit someday. Write a paragraph of at least five
or six sentences comparing the three places. Use at least three comparative and two
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12.5 Demonstratives
■ A. Identifying and Using Demonstratives
Underline the correct word in parentheses. Then write whether the word is a
demonstrative adjective or a demonstrative pronoun.
1. (This, These) song has a catchy tune I can’t stop singing.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (Those, That) are the highest mountains east of the Mississippi.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. (That, Those) clothes were worn by women in the nineteenth century.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Who wrote (those, that) book about the history of radio? _________________________
5. (That, Those) is the second time I have heard the strange sound. ___________________
6. Let’s rest in the shade of (those, them) trees. ____________________________________
7. There are too many cords plugged into (this, these) outlet. ________________________
8. You may use (this, these) computer when I am finished. __________________________
9. Max always comes out (that there, that) door after school. _________________________
10. (That, Those) is a factor we had not considered._________________________________

■ B. Writing with Demonstratives

Imagine you are taking a visitor on a tour of your school. Write five sentences about
the various parts of the school. In each sentence use a demonstrative adjective or a
demonstrative pronoun.

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1. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________
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12.6 Adverbs
■ A. Identifying Adverbs
Underline each adverb once. Underline the word it modifies twice. Then write whether
the adverb answers the question how, when, or where.
1. My little brother always asks me for the same bedtime story. _______________________
2. The wild geese fly south. ___________________________________________________
3. The mare gracefully reared and galloped across the meadow. _______________________
4. The crowd enthusiastically roared its support of the home team.____________________
5. Robert sometimes plays third base, but he prefers the outfield. _____________________
6. I left my backpack outside.__________________________________________________
7. Wait here, or you will miss the bus. ___________________________________________
8. Rose looked at the crystal chandelier admiringly. ________________________________
9. Neil sleepily crawled into bed. _______________________________________________
10. It will be dinnertime soon; save your appetite. __________________________________

■ B. Using Adverbs
Write five sentences describing a trip to the zoo. Describe how the animals moved and
sounded, where exhibits were, and when you went. Each sentence should include at
least one adverb. Underline the adverb in each sentence you write.
1. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
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3. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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12.7 Intensifiers
■ A. Identifying Intensifiers
Underline each intensifier once and the word it modifies twice. Then write whether the
modified word is an adverb or an adjective.
1. The principal is extremely proud of all the students.______________________________
2. Keiko moves quite slowly in her dance performance. _____________________________
3. I almost always give you important messages. ___________________________________
4. Enrique has been somewhat hasty in his decision. _______________________________
5. We practically never take that route. __________________________________________
6. I am just grateful for your safety. _____________________________________________
7. Mario was very happy about the results of the test._______________________________
8. My heart beat really fast at the news. __________________________________________
9. The rain began so early in the morning. _______________________________________
10. Do you take life too seriously? _______________________________________________

■ B. Using Intensifiers
Write one sentence, using each of the following intensifiers in the manner indicated.
1. (really, modify an adjective) _________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (too, modify an adjective)___________________________________________________
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3. (extremely, modify an adverb) _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (quite, modify an adverb)___________________________________________________
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12.9 Using Adverbs and Adjectives

■ A. Distinguishing Between Adverbs and Adjectives
Underline the word in parentheses that best completes each sentence. Then in the
space provided write whether the word is an adverb or an adjective.
1. The campers seemed tired but (contented, contentedly). __________________________
2. The tennis pro practiced (continuously, continuous) for three hours. ________________
3. Sweet corn tastes (deliciously, delicious)._______________________________________
4. The people were (faithful, faithfully) to the memory of their fallen leader.
_______________________________________________________________________
5. The high-tension wire sparked (dangerous, dangerously) after the big storm.
_______________________________________________________________________
6. The judge decided (wise, wisely) after hearing all the arguments.____________________
7. Even though the speaker seemed (calm, calmly), she was nervous.___________________
8. The butler looked (suspiciously, suspicious) in the opinion of the detective on the
strange case. _____________________________________________________________
9. I can’t see (well, good) without my glasses. _____________________________________
10. Something in the refrigerator smells (badly, bad).________________________________

■ B. Using Adverbs and Adjectives

Write one sentence using each of the following words: good, bad, well, and badly. After
the sentence write whether you have used the word as an adjective or as an adverb.
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1. (good) __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (bad) ___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. (well)___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (badly) _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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12.10 Avoiding Double Negatives

■ A. Recognizing Double Negatives
The following sentences contain double negatives. Underline the two negative words in
each sentence. Then rewrite the sentences, correcting the double negatives.
1. I can’t hardly see the stage from this seat.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. It doesn’t say nowhere that the park closes during the winter.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. I haven’t told no one my good news yet.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Fran didn’t read nothing about her team in the school newspaper.
_______________________________________________________________________

■ B. Correcting Sentences with Double Negatives

The following sentences contain double negatives. Rewrite each sentence twice, showing
two ways to correct it.
1. It doesn’t hardly ever snow this much in October. _______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. I haven’t never read this book before. _________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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_______________________________________________________________________
3. Don’t stop nowhere on your way to the library. _________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Liza didn’t find nothing to eat in the refrigerator. ________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Ken couldn’t persuade nobody to go with him to the movie. _______________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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13.1 Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

■ A. Identifying Prepositional Phrases
Write each prepositional phrase in the space provided. Then underline each preposi-
tion once and its object twice.
1. The guide at the museum discussed two of the paintings by Monet.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Within the branches of a tree are homes of many animals.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. We waited outside the house until the departure of the firefighters.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The coins slid from Vince’s pocket and rolled across the street to the curb.
_______________________________________________________________________
5. After an hour the room was emptied of its furniture.
_______________________________________________________________________
6. The cat with a red collar crept under the chair near the door.
_______________________________________________________________________

■ B. Writing Prepositional Phrases

Expand each of the following sentences by adding one or more prepositional phrases.
1. That man writes. _________________________________________________________
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2. Susan saw a polar bear._____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. The bowl is full. __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The water is cold. _________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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13.2 Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions

■ A. Recognizing Correct Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions
Rewrite each of the following sentences using the correct pronoun in parentheses.
Then underline the prepositional phrase of which the pronoun is a part.
1. Leon sat down between Tim and (me, I).
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Between you and (me, I), there’s something fishy around here.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Tanya walked to the right of Kiki and (we, us).
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The ball took a strange hop over the batter and (he, him).
_______________________________________________________________________
5. The story about the princess and (him, he) is very romantic.
_______________________________________________________________________
6. This threat from Robin Hood and (them, they) was ignored.
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Near Gerry and (he, him) is a good spot for the speaker.
_______________________________________________________________________
8. The ball rolled between the picnic table and (they, them).
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■ B. Correctly Using Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions
Write five sentences, using pronouns as objects of prepositions. Your sentences may be
separate or in paragraph form.

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13.3 Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives and Adverbs

■ A. Recognizing Prepositional Adjective and Adverb Phrases
Underline each prepositional phrase in the following sentences. Write whether the
phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase, and then write the word that the
phrase modifies.
1. A bus arrives at the stop every hour. __________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. The zoo in San Diego has been famous for many years. ___________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Rain dripped through rips in the umbrella over that table._________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The store down the street is open until midnight.________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Some paper from the pack on the shelf fell._____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

■ B. Expanding Sentences with Adjective and Adverb Phrases

For each of the following topics, write one sentence with two prepositional phrases
used as either adjectives or adverbs, according to the directions for each. Circle the
prepositional phrases and draw an arrow to the word each phrase modifies.
1. (hobbies; sentence contains two adjective phrases) _______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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2. (animals; contains two adverb phrases) ________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________
3. (vegetable garden; contains both an adjective phrase and an adverb phrase) ___________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. topic of your choice; contains a prepositional phrase used as an adjective and
a prepositional phrase used as an adverb.)______________________________________
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13.4–5 Conjunctions and Interjections

■ A. Identifying Conjunctions and lnterjections
Underline each conjunction, and then write whether it connects a compound subject,
compound predicate, compound object of the verb, compound object of a preposition, or
compound sentence. If a sentence has an interjection, underline it.
1. Yes, your answer is correct, and you win this round. ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Not one of the mice would run or even move on the strange surface. ________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Ha! Both you and your henchmen are trapped! _________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. You must do either your homework or your chores. ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Hurray! Patriots in Massachusetts and the other colonies welcomed the news. _________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. What, did Gloria or her brother lose the key again? ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Only Basil found the clues under the chest and the bed.___________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
8. Alas! Neither the still photos nor the movie film showed Elvis. _____________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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■ B. Writing with Conjunctions and lnterjections
Write a paragraph about a time in your life when you were surprised. Use at least two
interjections and four conjunctions. The conjunctions may join sentences or parts of
sentences. Remember to make your subjects and verbs agree in number.

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14.1 Sentences and Clauses

■ A. Recognizing Simple and Compound Sentences
Write whether each sentence is a simple sentence or a compound sentence. If it is a
compound sentence, underline each main clause.
1. This dress pattern is simple, but the zipper can be tricky. __________________________
2. Turtles do not provide any care for their offspring._______________________________
3. The boys and girls practiced their songs and dances for the show. ___________________
4. The old house looked deserted; many of its windows were broken. __________________
5. We rode to the top of the Gateway Arch, and I could see downtown St. Louis.
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Either the bus is late, or my watch is fast. ______________________________________
7. The ocean waves rose and battered their small boat. ______________________________
8. Cheryl didn’t clean her paintbrushes; now the paint on her brushes is dry.
_______________________________________________________________________
9. England protected its industry, but Slater carried away plans in his head.
_______________________________________________________________________
10. The unfriendly dog barked loudly and growled. _________________________________

■ B. Writing Compound Sentences

Choose three of the simple sentences in Part A, and identify your choices by their
sentence numbers. Turn each one into a compound sentence by adding another main
clause. Use either a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon to join the main clauses.
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Punctuate the sentences correctly.

Sentence Number ___:_________________________________________________________

Sentence Number ___:_________________________________________________________

Sentence Number ___:_________________________________________________________

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14.2 Complex Sentences

■ A. Identifying Complex Sentences
Write whether each of the following sentences is simple, compound, or complex.
Underline each main clause once and each subordinate clause twice.
1. Although firefighters hurried to the factory, the fire did great damage. _______________
2. Janet is my sister; she is also my best friend. ____________________________________
3. Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico in the fall. _______________________________
4. Red is the best color for Anita’s shoes because it matches her dress. __________________
5. Everyone guessed the number of jelly beans, but nobody gave the right answer.
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Michelle collects rocks that she keeps in a box. __________________________________
7. All but one of the stars of the movie agreed to an interview. _______________________
8. When the bell rings, the students change classes. ________________________________
9. Robin may have warned Leslie, or Leslie may have come to his senses. _______________
10. The house, which was painted green, has a large picture window. ___________________

■ B. Revising Complex Sentences

In each sentence, replace the subordinate clause (in dark type) with another clause that
functions in the sentence in the same way. Write your new sentence.
1. Jay says whatever pops into his head. _________________________________________
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2. Cherries that grow on that tree are always sweet. ________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. The children swam before it got too dark. _____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Why anybody came to the rally is a mystery to me. ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Because Laurette speaks French, she enjoyed her trip to Montreal.__________________
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14.3 Adjective Clauses

■ A. Identifying Adjective Clauses
Underline the adjective clause in each sentence. Underline the relative pronoun twice,
and write the noun modified by the clause.
1. The skates that Matt wore were new. __________________________________________
2. My little sister loves games that she can win. ____________________________________
3. Children who work hard should be rewarded.___________________________________
4. My skateboard, which cost fifty dollars, was stolen._______________________________
5. John Quincy Adams, whose father was our second president, became our sixth
president. _______________________________________________________________
6. Amy hiked to a mountaintop from which she could see great distances.
_______________________________________________________________________

■ B. Using Adjective Clauses

For each item below write a complex sentence that includes the given phrase. The
phrase may appear anywhere in the sentence.
1. (the girl who) ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (the building where) _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
3. (a meal that) _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (Esteban, who) ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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14.4 Adverb Clauses

■ A. Identifying Adverb Clauses
Underline each adverb clause in the following sentences. Underline its subordinating
conjunction twice, and write the verb modified by the clause.
1. Bobby eats quickly when he has an evening Scout meeting. ________________________
2. Juan runs whenever he sees a bee. ____________________________________________
3. Since you forgot your ruler, I will lend you mine. ________________________________
4. George shops wherever there is a sale. _________________________________________
5. The townspeople feared him because he was different. ____________________________
6. When the storm ended, we saw a rainbow. _____________________________________
7. Midori erased the blackboard whenever it was used.______________________________
8. My family went to a restaurant after we saw the movie. ___________________________
9. I have not jumped rope since I was a little girl. __________________________________
10. If you want a new pet, visit the animal shelter. __________________________________

■ B. Using Adverb Clauses

Write a complex sentence that includes the phrase given in parentheses. The phrase
may appear anywhere in the sentence.
1. (ran while) ______________________________________________________________
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2. (talked before) ____________________________________________________________
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14.5 Noun Clauses

■ A. Identifying Noun Clauses
Underline each noun clause. Write whether it is being used as a subject, direct object,
object of a preposition, or predicate noun.
1. Blaine appeared from wherever he was hiding. __________________________________
2. The winning team will be whichever practiced the most. __________________________
3. Our teacher must approve whomever we elect class president. ______________________
4. How the magic trick works is a mystery to me. __________________________________
5. The police investigated what caused the accident. ________________________________
6. Samantha’s concern was why the timer stopped. _________________________________
7. Leon wanted whatever was on the menu. ______________________________________
8. Whoever wants lunch should come to the kitchen now. ___________________________

■ B. Using Noun Clauses

Write a paragraph describing a book or movie character. In the paragraph, use at least
two noun clauses and one other subordinate clause. Underline the noun clauses twice
and the other clause once.
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15.1 Participles and Participial Phrases

■ A. Recognizing Participles and Participial Phrases
Underline each participle or participial phrase in the following sentences. Indicate
whether it is used as an adjective or as part of a verb phrase by writing A or V in the
space above the word. If the participle is used as an adjective, write the noun or pro-
noun it describes.
1. The surfer riding a wave wiped out.___________________________________________
2. My doctor, alerted by her beeper, called the hospital. _____________________________
3. Josefina’s friends are decorating her locker for her birthday.________________________
4. Jane Longshadow was writing the history of her family. ___________________________
5. Nestor proudly wore the medal awarded by the judges. ___________________________
6. Are the tools lying on the bench? _____________________________________________
7. Are the tools lying on the bench your property? _________________________________
8. I am waiting for an explanation. _____________________________________________
9. Threatened by the floodwaters, people climbed to their roofs. ______________________
10. Juan found his cat rolling on the catnip plant. __________________________________

■ B. Using Participles and Participial Phrases

Write two sentences for each of the following verbs. Use the present participle form of
the verb as an adjective in one sentence and the past participle form as an adjective in
the other. In the first sentence, use the participle or participial phrase to give necessary
information about the modified word. In the second, use it to give extra information.
Add commas where needed.

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1. paint (present participle) ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
paint (past participle) ______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. stop (present participle) ____________________________________________________
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stop (past participle) _______________________________________________________
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15.2 Gerunds and Gerund Phrases

■ A. Identifying Gerunds and Gerund Phrases
In each of the following sentences are two verb forms ending in -ing. Write each
verb form, and indicate whether it is a main verb, a participle used as an adjective,
or a gerund.
1. Worrying about my lost dog is keeping me from sleep.____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Noticing the time, Deenie began watching the news. _____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. The leaves falling into the streets are clogging the drains. __________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The teacher directing the show recommends building the sets immediately. ___________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Plowing the fields symbolizes beginning a new cycle. _____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Shopping for new shoes is wearing me out._____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

■ B. Using Verbals
Write a sentence that includes the verbals described.
1. (gerund used as subject)____________________________________________________
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2. (gerund phrase used as subject) ______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. (gerund used as direct object) _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (gerund phrase used as direct object) _________________________________________
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15.3 Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases

■ A. Identifying Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases
These sentences contain infinitives and infinitive phrases as well as prepositional
phrases beginning with to. Write only the infinitives or infinitive phrases. Then identify
how each phrase is used by writing subject or direct object.
1. At dusk, the crickets began to chirp noisily._____________________________________
2. On your way to school, remember to mail this letter. _____________________________
3. To finish all this work on time will take a great effort. ____________________________
4. From time to time, the mountain men liked to swagger into a town. _________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. The family in the apartment next to ours hopes to visit Spain.______________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. To walk around the park takes half an hour. ____________________________________
7. The baby tried to crawl up the stairs.__________________________________________
8. Dolphins in that tank like to show off for visitors. _______________________________
9. To draw an accurate map required accurate information about the coast. _____________
_______________________________________________________________________
10. To err is human. __________________________________________________________

■ B. Using Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases

Write two sentences for each infinitive below. In the first sentence use the infinitive,
either by itself or in an infinitive phrase, as the subject of the sentence. In the second,

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use the infinitive as the direct object.
1. to talk (subject)___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
to talk (direct object) ______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. to build (subject)__________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
to build (direct object) _____________________________________________________
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16.1, 5 Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

■ A. Identifying the Correct Verb Form
Underline the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. Either Lydia or we (is, are) wrong.
2. Both Julia and Elizabeth (has, have) tickets for the concert.
3. Spaghetti and meatballs (is, are) a favorite meal for many people.
4. Dwight’s dog or Ravi’s cats (has, have) won this contest.
5. Both Beatriz and Delia (like, likes) to play tennis.
6. Either the lights or the clock (make, makes) a buzzing noise.
7. The chef or the restaurant owners (decide, decides) on the menu.
8. The ducklings and their mother (float, floats) effortlessly.
9. Under this hot sun you (burn, burns) very quickly.
10. Either the workers or their supervisor (put, puts) the “caution” sign on the road.

■ B. Using the Correct Verb Form

Write a paragraph of three or more sentences. Use the following as subjects for your
sentences: cereal and toast, juice or fruit, ham and eggs. Make sure your subjects and
verbs agree.
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16.2 Problems with Locating the Subject

■ A. Identifying the Correct Verb Form
For each sentence underline the simple subject and the correct form of the verb
in parentheses.
1. The sailors on the ship (drill, drills) emergency procedures weekly.
2. (Has, Have) the new books arrived?
3. The author of several popular novels (speak, speaks) at the library next week.
4. Several advertisements in today’s paper (is, are) attention-getting.
5. There (is, are) always five kinds of frozen yogurt at that store.
6. (Is, Are) the children’s admission different from the adult price?
7. Smog over the houses and people (cause, causes) health problems.
8. The buttons on Umberto’s jacket (glitter, glitters) in the footlights.

■ B. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

Write a sentence, using the phrase in italics. Make sure your subjects and verbs agree.
1. (the choir and the soloists)___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (Here are) _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. (the road to the right of the trees) _____________________________________________
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4. (clothes in the dryer) _______________________________________________________
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16.3–4 Special Subjects

■ A. Identifying the Correct Verb Form
For each sentence underline the simple subject and the correct form of the verb
in parentheses.
1. Congress (is, are) responsible for passing laws.
2. “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” (is, are) my little sister’s favorite bedtime story.
3. (Is, Are) your binoculars here or at home?
4. Anything on that shelf (cost, costs) a dollar.
5. None of the paper (is, are) usable.
6. Several of the team members (need, needs) training.
7. The class (has, have) presented many interesting viewpoints.
8. Twenty-five cents (is, are) two bits.
9. Some of the books (tell, tells) about Robin Hood.
10. Neither of the twins (like, likes) football.

■ B. Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

Use each given term as the subject of a sentence.
1. (news) __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (neither) ________________________________________________________________
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3. (others) _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (most) __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. (Gulliver’s Travels) ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. (all) ____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
7. (nobody) ________________________________________________________________
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17.1–2 Using Troublesome Words

■ A. Using Troublesome Words
Underline the correct word or words in parentheses.
1. The contest will (accept, except) entries until Saturday.
2. The giraffe lowered (it’s, its) head to nibble at a low bush.
3. When he walked (into, in) the room, everyone stopped talking.
4. The house (besides, beside) ours is for sale.
5. You may (lay, lie) your jackets down on the sofa for a few minutes.
6. History can (learn, teach) us lessons if we pay attention.
7. Please (bring, take) me the dictionary from that bookcase.
8. Betsy likes to wear (lose, loose), comfortable clothes.
9. How will we split this eight-piece pizza (among, between) the three of us?
10. (Their, They’re) members of my favorite musical group.

■ B. Writing Sentences Using Troublesome Words

Choose four pairs of troublesome words from the list below, and for each word write
one sentence using the word correctly.
than, then rise, raise whose, who’s
choose, chose set, sit leave, let
1. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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_______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
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19.1–2 Capitalization I
■ A. Using Capital Letters Correctly
Rewrite each sentence, adding capital letters where needed.
1. mr. lopez asked, “when do we celebrate the birthday of martin luther king jr.?”
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. “i hope that i am elected treasurer,” said clarice, “so that i can help this organization
save money.” _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. “most big cities grew because they were close to water or railroads,” explained ms.
bailey. “for example, St. Louis grew because of its proximity to the Mississippi River.”
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The speaker said that john muir, the famous conservationist, moved to the Sierras
as a young man. __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. “we will use our new computer program to create a newsletter,” said ali. ______________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. aunt alana and uncle martin helped father plant a garden this spring. ________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
7. president john q. adams was the son of the second president, john adams. ____________
_______________________________________________________________________

■ B. Writing with Correct Capitalization

Write an invitation to a relative inviting her or him to an open house at your school.
Your invitation should include the names of all of your teachers and the subjects they
teach. Begin with a salutation, and end with a closing.

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19.3–4 Capitalization II
■ A. Using Capital Letters
Rewrite each sentence, adding capital letters where needed.
1. It is believed that years ago people could walk from asia to north america across
the area that is now the bering strait.__________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. My american history teacher comes from the midwest. ___________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. The northeast winds bring cold air from canada. ________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The prescott building is located downtown on central avenue.______________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. The starship Enterprise travels far beyond the milky way. __________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Mr. clinton was the candidate of the democratic party.____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
7. At the german restaurant, I ordered sausage and sauerkraut. _______________________
_______________________________________________________________________
8. The wall street journal is a business newspaper that is read all over the united states.
_______________________________________________________________________

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■ B. Writing with Capital Letters
Write five sentences describing five places in your neighborhood, town, city, or state
that you think a guest might like to visit. Be sure to capitalize the names of the places
correctly.
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________

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20.1 Using the Period and Other End Marks

■ A. Using End Marks Correctly
Insert the correct end mark after each of the following sentences. In the space
provided, write whether the sentence is declarative, imperative, interrogative, or
exclamatory. Insert an end mark after the interjection and identify it.
1. The Canada geese stopped at the park pond on their way north ____________________
2. What has happened to my other shoe _________________________________________
3. Close the door quietly _____________________________________________________
4. What a fantastic game that was ______________________________________________
5. Read the instructions on any medicine carefully _________________________________
6. What kind of fuel does the rocket use _________________________________________
7. Is pizza on today’s menu ___________________________________________________
8. The beef stew is made from leftovers __________________________________________
9. Hurray _________________________________________________________________
10. Meet me at the back door after school _________________________________________

■ B. Writing Sentences with End Marks

Write one of each kind of sentence. Make sure you use the correct end mark for
each sentence.
1. (declarative) _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (imperative) _____________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
3. (interrogative) ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (exclamatory) ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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20.2 Using Commas I

■ A. Using Commas
Add commas where necessary.
1. In the box on the top shelf I keep my stamp collection.
2. A crocus the first flower to appear in the spring bloomed outside my window.
3. Spring I know now is just a few weeks away.
4. Taking a break from studying we raided the refrigerator.
5. The instruments in the band were a guitar a bass guitar and drums.
6. Natalia which planet is closest to the sun?
7. Okay I will watch your little brother for a while.
8. Dr. Ling a professor at the college published a book about his research.
9. The summer camp has facilities for swimming horseback riding and canoeing.
10. No this bus does not stop at Monroe Street.

■ B. Using Commas in Sentences

Rewrite the following sentences, adding commas where necessary. If the sentence
needs no changes, write correct.
1. The Reynolds house the oldest structure in the city has been turned into
a restaurant.
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2. The menu includes seafood steaks and pasta. ___________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Yes I would like to go there with you Jon. ______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The sun believe it or not is shining in the middle of February. ______________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. On the way to the beach we sang old songs. ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Getting on the bus I dropped my books. _______________________________________
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20.3 Using Commas II

■ A. Using Commas
Add commas where necessary.
1. If the phone rings will you answer it?
2. The waves on the lake are high today and a storm warning has been issued.
3. I want to go to a movie tonight but horror movies give me nightmares.
4. After you explain the procedure I will do the work.
5. Wherever Ebenezer looked he saw the face of his old partner and friend.
6. While I was on vacation I bought this T-shirt for you.
7. Rajiv will start the next round of play when he is ready.
8. Although passenger pigeons used to be numerous they are now extinct.
9. Because the radiator had a leak the engine overheated.
10. We could play a board game or we could take a bike ride.

■ B. Using Commas in Sentences

Rewrite the following sentences. Add commas where needed. If the sentence needs no
commas, write correct.
1. Wherever the fertilizer had been applied the grass was green and thick.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Until I tried to bake a pie myself, I didn’t know how much time it took.
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_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Chicago used to be the second-biggest city in the United States but now Los Angeles
has taken its place. ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Whenever some people walk past a graveyard they whistle for good luck.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. While I don’t believe in superstitions I think they are interesting.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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20.4 Using Commas III

■ A. Using Commas
Rewrite the following sentences, adding commas where needed. If the sentence needs
no commas, write correct.
1. Darryl said, “That car can go from zero to sixty in nine seconds.” ___________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Linda moved here from Sacramento California in June 1991._______________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Robin moved here that year too. _____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Unlike tulips impatiens are annual flowers. _____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. The address of the company is 415 Monterey Rd. Smallville OH 44121. ______________
_______________________________________________________________________
6. “We will rent a bus” Mr. Nath said “if enough students sign up for the trip.”
_______________________________________________________________________
7. On July 20 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon.
_______________________________________________________________________
8. In spite of warnings of bad weather the small boat set sail at dusk. __________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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■ B. Writing with Commas
Write a letter to a friend about a place you have seen. In your letter mention the city
and state where the place is located, and include a date and at least one quotation.

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20.5 Using Semicolons and Colons

■ A. Using Semicolons and Colons
Rewrite each sentence, adding colons or semicolons where needed. If no colons or
semicolons are needed, write correct.
1. Mai planted these flowers in her garden petunias, begonias, and marigolds. ___________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. The school band marched, played popular songs, and danced the crowd clapped,
cheered, and gave them a standing ovation._____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. The pet shop sells dogs, cats, snakes, and fish. ___________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The players scrambled for the loose ball the football had taken a strange bounce.
_______________________________________________________________________

■ B. Writing Sentences with Colons

Rewrite these sentences, rewording them so that a colon is necessary.
1. People like to bike, swim, and picnic at the Huntington Beach Park. _________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. You will need a pencil, a protractor, and a ruler to complete the test._________________
_______________________________________________________________________

■ C. Writing Sentences with Semicolons

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Combine the sentences by correctly using semicolons.

1. The Arctic fox stores food for the winter.
The Arctic fox refrigerates its food on the permanent ice.__________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. The Arctic fox’s fur has two color phases during the winter.
Mostly it is pure white, but sometimes it is smoky blue to gray. _____________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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20.6 Using Quotation Marks and Italics

■ A. Using Quotation Marks and Italics
Add quotation marks, underlining (italics), and other punctuation marks where
needed in the following sentences.
1. Joanie thinks that the poem Annabelle Lee is too sad.
2. Mark asked How did you like the movie Fantasia
3. The Martian spaceship now has landed in New Jersey the announcer said solemnly
4. Run for your lives shrieked the terrified bystander The spaceship is exploding
5. That show was fantastic Ryan exclaimed
6. Are you attending the dance concert next week asked Ms. Chang.
7. The book The Wizard of Oz was made into a movie in 1939
8. The song Over the Rainbow was written for that film
9. The Phoenicians reported Raul traveled all over the Mediterranean area
10. The chapter where we discover the culprit is called The End of the Line

■ B. Writing a Conversation
Write a conversation you might hear at the lunch or dinner table on a typical day. Be
sure to let the reader know who is saying the words. Also, be sure your sentences are
punctuated correctly with quotation marks, commas, and end marks.

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20.7–8 Using Apostrophes, Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses

■ A. Using Apostrophes, Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses
Rewrite the following sentences, adding apostrophes, hyphens, dashes, and parentheses
where needed. If the sentence needs no changes, write correct.
1. My greataunt is my grandmothers sister. _______________________________________
2. Isnt it almost time for the Simpsons visit? ______________________________________
3. The credit is all yours. _____________________________________________________
4. Reduce the engines to one quarter speed. ______________________________________
5. I read twenty five books over the summer. _____________________________________

■ B. Writing Sentences Using Apostrophes

Rewrite each sentence so that it needs an apostrophe but its meaning is the same.
Example: That book belongs to Marcella. That is Marcella’s book.
1. The recipe from Mrs. Riojas is delicious. _______________________________________
2. The roars of the engines drowned out your voice.________________________________
3. This idea came from Chris. _________________________________________________
4. The antlers of the male moose were impressive. _________________________________

■ C. Writing with Parentheses and Dashes

Rewrite the following sentences to include the phrase in italics. For one of the sentences,
dashes will work better than parentheses.
1. (I like my stuffed one) Did you know that pandas are related to raccoons?
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_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. (a branch of science that examines geological periods through fossil remains) Jonie
studies paleontology. ______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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20.9–10 Using Abbreviations and Writing Numbers

■ A. Using Abbreviations
Abbreviate each underlined item in the following sentences.
1. Senator Caroline Ramirez voted against the amendment. __________________________
2. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was called in on the case. ______________________
3. Classes resume on Monday. _________________________________________________
4. The president always lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. __________________________
5. The postcard was addressed to Chen Ling, 45 Collins Street, Phoenix, Arizona.
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Carl Blauner, Doctor of Medicine, is my family’s doctor. __________________________
7. The meeting was called to order at 3:45 post meridiem. ___________________________
8. The experiment called for 4 milliliters of water. _________________________________

■ B. Writing Numbers
Underline the correct form of the number in parentheses.
1. I heard a loud boom at (six o’clock, 6:00).
2. (Twenty-four thousand, 24,000) people can fit into this stadium.
3. I answered (90, ninety) percent of the questions correctly.
4. Is this your (first, 1st) trip to New York City?
5. The population of the United States is approximately (250,000,000; 250 million).
6. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is (386, three hundred eighty-six) miles from Denver,

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Colorado.
7. You will find the answers on page (thirty-nine, 39).
8. The speed limit on this road is (fifty-five, 55) miles per hour.
9. According to legends, Rome was founded around the year (750, seven hundred
fifty) B.C.
10. My last class ends at (2:30 P.M., two thirty P.M.).

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 Answers
■ PAGE 1 ■ PAGE 4
Part A Part A
Answers are as follows: kind of sentence, word to be Run-ons can be corrected in several ways; a possible correc-
capitalized, punctuation mark. tion is given.
1. declarative—The . . . treasure. 1. simple
2. imperative—Water . . . daily. 2. run-on—There are many dogs in literature. Probably
3. sentence fragment the most famous is Lassie.
4. interrogative—When . . . leave? 3. run-on—Most cats do not like water, but tigers enjoy
5. exclamatory—What . . . is! the water.
6. sentence fragment 4. simple
7. interrogative—Do . . . silently? 5. compound
8. sentence fragment 6. simple
Part B Part B
Guidelines: Make sure each sentence has both a subject Guidelines: Make sure each sentence fits the given
and a predicate, fits the category in which the student has description. The simple sentences joined in the compound
placed it, and has correct end punctuation. Check to see sentences should he closely related and connected by a
that the complete subject and complete predicate are cor- comma and an appropriate conjunction or by a semicolon.
rectly identified.
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Part A
Part A Answers are shown as follows: common noun, C or A;
Guidelines: The following words should he underlined. proper noun.
1. teens—adore 1. seashore, C; Cape Hatteras
2. parents, sisters, brother—argue 2. February; nation, C; George Washington;
3. sisters—enjoy Abraham Lincoln
4. Silvia, Bella—scores 3. movie, C; King Kong; Empire State Building
5. Baseball, tennis—is 4. people, C; statues, C; Easter Island
6. brother, friends—play 5. Everglades National Park; Florida; wilderness, C
7. mother, father—comes 6. Sears Tower; building, C
8. sisters, brother—memorize 7. force, A; hurricane, parts, C; coastline, C
9. television, radio—broadcasts 8. country, C; Zimbabwe; Rhodesia
10. rainstorms, snow—prevents 9. moons, C; Jupiter; Io; Europa; Ganymede
10. Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania; Jonas Salk; vaccine, C;
Part B
polio, A
Guidelines: Make sure that student includes each element
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listed. Each item must be a complete sentence with correct Part B

subject-verb agreement. 1. hangers-on 5. commanders in chief
2. handfuls 6. daughters-in-law
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Part A 4. ladies-in-waiting 8. taxpayers
Guidelines: Make sure student includes the simple subject Part C
shown below in his or her sentences. Guidelines: Student should follow the directions for each
1. One light source 4. (You) item. Be sure subjects and verbs agree. Pronouns that refer
2. these snakes 5. leopards to nouns should agree in number.
3. your new assignments
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Part B
Possible answers: Part A
1. There is a prosperous lemon farm in that valley. 1. disc’s, pits 6. fronts
2. There are C and B vitamins in lemons. 2. laser’s 7. countries
3. Are the lemon presses in this building? 3. signals 8. countries’
4. Are lemons used as scent in many products? 4. popcorn’s 9. Brontës
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Part B Part B
Possible answers: Guidelines: Make sure student correctly uses direct and
1. Carmen’s calculator has a graphics screen. indirect objects.
2. This planet’s creatures are peaceful.
3. Today’s the last day for you to hand in your ■ PAGE 10
application. Part A
4. This organization’s newsletter explains how you can 1. looks—linking, predicate adjective
become a member. 2. shared—action
5. Pluto’s the planet farthest from the sun. 3. becomes—linking, predicate noun
6. That dog took my cat’s toy. 4. turned—linking, predicate adjective
5. Was—linking, predicate noun
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6. turned—action
Part A
Part B
Guidelines: Student should understand the difference
Guidelines: Be sure sentences follow the given patterns.
between an essential and a nonessential appositive.
Part B ■ PAGE 11
Possible answers: Part A
1. Jumbo, the elephant, . . . Answers are shown as follows: verb—tense
2. A replica of the Mayflower, the ship that the Pilgrims 1. wore—past 6. bought—past
sailed to America, . . . 2. will direct—future 7. will identify—future
3. . . . to find nuggets of gold, a precious metal. 3. arrived—past 8. rely—present
4. We went to Washington, D.C., the capital of the 4. look—present 9. boasted—past
United States, and toured the White House, the presi- 5. served—past 10. will split—future
dent’s residence.
5. . . . plays the Panthers, the best team in the league. Part B
Guidelines: Be sure that the first paragraph is in the pres-
■ PAGE 8 ent tense and the second is in the past tense. Verbs must
agree with their subjects in number.
Part A
Answers are shown as follows: verb—transitive or intransi- ■ PAGE 12
tive—direct object
1. dedicated—transitive—poems Part A
2. worked—intransitive Possible answers:
3. threw—transitive—ball; scored—transitive—points 1. have 3. has 5. are 7. is
4. composed—transitive—music 2. have 4. has 6. has 8. are
5. examined—transitive—images; discovered—transi-
Part B
tive—volcanoes
Guidelines: Be sure that directions are followed.
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Part B ■ PAGE 13
Guidelines: The same verb should be used in both sen- Part A
tences; only the first sentence includes a direct object. 1. have watched 4. were causing
2. is enjoying 5. are investigating
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Part A
Part B
Answers are shown as follows: direct object(s)—indirect
Guidelines: Indicated verb tenses should be used in sen-
object(s).
tences about warm-weather and cold-weather activities.
1. blankets, food—victims
2. blood ■ PAGE 14
3. souvenirs—us
4. meat Part A
5. English, Spanish 1. bit or bitten 3. knew 5. risen 7. crept
6. bike, skateboard—Sam, Carl 2. done 4. blown 6. grown 8. swum
7. fastball, curve—batter Part B
8. letters—representative, governor Guidelines: Be sure that the paragraph has both past tenses
9. postcards—Stephanie, me and past participles.
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■ PAGE 15 Part B
Guidelines: Each sentence should include an interrogative
Part A pronoun, used correctly.
Guidelines: Make sure student uses correct form of verb
and personal pronoun in each sentence. ■ PAGE 20
Part B Part A
Guidelines: Make sure student uses at least one personal 1. American—proper adj.; colorful—predicate adj.;
pronoun in each sentence. noisy—predicate adj.
2. Careful—adj.; serious—adj.
■ PAGE 16 3. An—indefinite article; interesting—adj.; a—indefinite
Part A article; surprising—adj.
Answers are shown as follows: pronoun—antecedent 4. Good—adj.; aware—predicate adj.; unusual—adj.
Possible answers: 5. delicious—adj.
1. He or She—teacher 6. ripe—adj.; crisp—adj.; Russian—proper adj.
2. them—fables 7. dangerous—predicate adj.
3. he—fox; them—grapes 8. tense—adj.; calm—predicate adj.
4. they—mouse, lion 9. Logical—adj.; necessary—predicate adj.; an—
5. it—crow indefinite article
6. It—phrase 10. Mexican—proper adj.; popular—predicate adj.; the—
7. they—students definite article
8. them—ant, grasshopper Part B
9. it—hare Guidelines: Student’s sentences should include at least one
10. it—fable adjective, one predicate adjective, one proper adjective, one
Part B definite article, and one indefinite article.
Guidelines: Make sure that student has used a pronoun
and a clear antecedent in each sentence. ■ PAGE 21
Part A
■ PAGE 17 1. most dangerous 6. most useful
Part A 2. better 7. worst
Guidelines: Be sure that each sentence contains the indi- 3. most expensive or least expensive 8. cozier
cated verb and possessive pronoun. 4. slower 9. most exciting
5. most populated 10. heavier
Part B
Guidelines: Each sentence should include one possessive Part B
pronoun, used correctly. Guidelines: Make sure the paragraph includes examples of
both comparative and superlative adjectives. Places
■ PAGE 18 described should be clearly identified.
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Answers are shown as follows: indefinite pronoun (correct
choice) Part A
1. anyone (Does) 6. Some (have) Answers are shown as follows: demonstrative—type of
2. Several (come) 7. Most (is) demonstrative.
3. Neither (is) 8. few (stay) 1. This—demonstrative adjective
4. Everyone (his or her) 9. All (their) 2. Those—demonstrative pronoun
5. Something (is) 10. Each (writes) (his or her) 3. Those—demonstrative adjective
4. that—demonstrative adjective
Part B 5. That—demonstrative pronoun
Guidelines: Be sure student has used the required 6. those—demonstrative adjective
indefinite pronoun in each sentence. 7. this—demonstrative adjective
8. this—demonstrative adjective
■ PAGE 19 9. that—demonstrative adjective
Part A 10. That—demonstrative pronoun
1. itself—reflexive 6. himself—reflexive
Part B
2. itself—intensive 7. themselves—reflexive
Guidelines: Be sure the sentences correctly use either a
3. Who—interrogative 8. myself—intensive
demonstrative adjective or a demonstrative pronoun.
4. Which—interrogative 9. himself—reflexive
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■ PAGE 23 Part B
Guidelines: Be sure that student uses an acceptable way to
Part A correct each double negative.
Answers are shown as follows: adverb—word modified—
question answered. ■ PAGE 27
1. always—asks—when
2. south—fly—where Part A
3. gracefully—reared—how 1. at the museum; of the paintings; by Monet
4. enthusiastically—roared—how 2. Within the branches; of a tree; of many animals
5. sometimes—plays—when 3. outside the house; until the departure; of the
6. outside—left—where firefighters
7. here—Wait—where 4. from Vince’s pocket; across the street; to the curb
8. admiringly—looked—how 5. After an hour; of its furniture
9. sleepily—crawled—how 6. with a red collar; under the chair; near the door
10. soon—will be—when Part B
Part B Guidelines: Make sure that the new sentence includes the
Guidelines: Make sure student has correctly included at base sentence and at least one prepositional phrase.
least one underlined adverb in each sentence.
■ PAGE 28
■ PAGE 24 Part A
Part A Answers are shown with correct pronoun.
1. extremely, proud, adjective 1. Leon sat down between Tim and me.
2. quite, slowly, adverb 2. Between you and me, there’s something fishy around
3. almost, always, adverb here.
4. somewhat, hasty, adjective 3. Tanya walked to the right of Kiki and us.
5. practically, never, adverb 4. The ball took a strange hop over the batter and him.
6. just, grateful, adjective 5. The story about the princess and him is very
7. very, happy, adjective romantic.
8. really, fast, adverb 6. This threat from Robin Hood and them was ignored.
9. so, early, adverb 7. Near Gerry and him is a good spot for the speaker.
10. too, seriously, adverb 8. The ball rolled between the picnic table and them.

Part B Part B
Guidelines: Be sure that student has written sentences that Guidelines: Make sure that every response is a complete
follow the specific directions for each item. sentence, that it makes sense, and that the pronouns used
as objects of a preposition are in the proper case.
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1. contented, adjective 6. wisely, adverb Part A
2. continuously, adverb 7. calm, adjective Answers are shown as follows: prepositional phrase—
3. delicious, adjective 8. suspicious, adjective kind—modified word.
4. faithful, adjective 9. well, adverb 1. at the stop—adverb—arrives
5. dangerously, adverb 10. bad, adjective 2. in San Diego—adjective—zoo; for many years—
adverb—famous
Part B 3. through rips—adverb—dripped; in the umbrella—
Guidelines: Make sure each of the words is used correctly adjective—rips; over that table—adjective—umbrella
in the sentences. Good and bad are adjectives, badly is an 4. down the street—adjective—store; until midnight—
adverb, and well may be used as an adjective or an adverb. adverb—open
5. from the pack—adjective—paper; on the shelf—
■ PAGE 26 adjective—pack
Part A Part B
Possible answers: Guidelines: Make sure that sentences are complete and
1. can’t, hardly; I can hardly see the stage from this seat. meet the criteria given in parentheses. Prepositional phrases
2. doesn’t, nowhere; It doesn’t say anywhere that the should be identified as well as the correct modified words.
park closes during the winter.
3. haven’t, no one; I haven’t told anyone my good
news yet.
4. didn’t, nothing; Fran didn’t read anything about her
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■ PAGE 30 7. simple—All but one of the stars of the movie agreed
Answers are shown as follows: conjunction—function of to an interview.
conjunction; interjection. 8. complex—When the bell rings, the students change
classes.
Part A 9. compound—Robin may have warned Leslie, or Leslie
1. and—compound sentence; Yes may have come to his senses.
2. or—compound predicate 10. complex—The house, which was painted green, has a
3. Both/and—compound subject; Ha large picture window.
4. either/or—compound object of the verb
5. and—compound object of a preposition; Hurray Part B
6. or—compound subject; What Guidelines: Make sure that the replacement clause in each
7. and—compound object of a preposition sentence functions in the same way as the original subordi-
8. Neither/nor—compound subject; Alas nate clause functioned.
Possible answers:
Part B 1. Jay says that he didn’t think about his answer.
Guidelines: Make sure sentences are complete and the 2. Cherries, which are plentiful this year, are always
paragraph is coherent. Check for correct punctuation and sweet.
that subjects and verbs agree. 3. The children swam because the weather was hot.
4. How you work calculus problems is a mystery to me.
■ PAGE 31
5. Although Laurette does not speak French, she enjoyed
Part A her trip to Montreal.
1. compound sentence—This dress pattern is simple—
the zipper can be tricky ■ PAGE 33
2. simple sentence Part A
3. simple sentence 1. that Matt wore, skates
4. compound sentence—The old house looked 2. that she can win, games
deserted—many of its windows were broken 3. who work hard, Children
5. compound sentence—We rode to the top of the 4. which cost fifty dollars, skateboard
Gateway Arch—I could see downtown St. Louis 5. whose father was our second president, John Quincy
6. compound sentence—the bus is late—my watch Adams
is fast 6. from which she could see great distances,
7. simple sentence mountaintop
8. compound sentence—Cheryl didn’t clean her
paintbrushes—now the paint on her brushes is dry Part B
9. compound sentence—England protected its Guidelines: Make sure that each response is a complex
industry—Slater carried away plans in his head sentence with an adjective clause and includes the
10. simple sentence given phrase.
Part B ■ PAGE 34
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Guidelines: Make sure that the added idea is logically

related to the idea in the original sentence; that and, but, or, Part A
or a semicolon has been used correctly to connect the main 1. when he has an evening Scout meeting—eats
clauses; and that a comma has been used before each con- 2. whenever he sees a bee—runs
junction. 3. Since you forgot your ruler—will lend
4. wherever there is a sale—shops
■ PAGE 32 5. because he was different—feared
6. When the storm ended—saw
Part A 7. whenever it was used—erased
1. complex—Although firefighters hurried to the 8. after we saw the movie—went
factory, the fire did great damage. 9. since I was a little girl—have jumped
2. compound—Janet is my sister; she is also my best 10. If you want a new pet—visit
friend.
3. simple—Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico in Part B
the fall. Guidelines: Make sure that each response is a complex
4. complex—Red is the best color for Anita’s shoes sentence with an adverb clause and includes the
because it matches her dress. given phrase.
5. compound—Everyone guessed the number of
jelly beans, but nobody gave the right answer.
6. complex—Michelle collects rocks that she keeps in
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■ PAGE 35 ■ PAGE 38
Part A Part A
1. wherever he was hiding, object of preposition Answers are shown as follows: infinitive or infinitive
2. whichever practiced the most, predicate noun phrase, use.
3. whomever we elect class president, direct object 1. to chirp noisily, direct object
4. How the magic trick works, subject 2. to mail this letter, direct object
5. what caused the accident, direct object 3. To finish all this work on time, subject
6. why the timer stopped, predicate noun 4. to swagger into a town, direct object
7. whatever was on the menu, direct object 5. to visit Spain, direct object
8. Whoever wants lunch, subject 6. To walk around the park, subject
7. to crawl up the stairs, direct object
Part B
8. to show off for visitors, direct object
Guidelines: Make sure that the paragraph sticks to the
9. To draw an accurate map, subject
topic and has the elements requested. The noun clauses
10. To err, subject
should be underlined twice, and the other clause
underlined once. Part B
Guidelines: Make sure that each response is a complete
■ PAGE 36 sentence that uses the assigned infinitive as a subject in the
Part A first sentence and as an object in the second.
Answers are shown as follows: participle or participial
■ PAGE 39
phrase; use of participle—word modified
1. riding a wave; adjective—surfer Part A
2. alerted by her beeper; adjective—doctor 1. are 4. have 7. decide 9. burn
3. decorating; part of verb phrase 2. have 5. like 8. float 10. puts
4. writing; part of verb phrase 3. is 6. makes
5. awarded by the judges; adjective—medal
Part B
6. lying; part of verb phrase
Guidelines: Make sure that all the sentences are complete
7. lying on the bench; adjective—tools
and coherent and that the verb agrees in number with the
8. waiting; part of verb phrase
subject (according to how the subject is used).
9. Threatened by the floodwaters; adjective—people
10. rolling on the catnip plant; adjective—cat ■ PAGE 4O
Part B Part A
Answers are shown as follows: present participle; past Answers are shown as follows: simple subject—correct verb.
participle. Student’s sentences should follow instructions. 1. sailors—drill 5. kinds—are
1. painting; painted 2. books—Have 6. admission—Is
2. stopping; stopped 3. author—speaks 7. Smog—causes
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Part B
Part A
Guidelines: Make sure that the sentences include the
1. Worrying, gerund; keeping, main verb
phrases in italics and that subjects and verbs agree.
2. Noticing, participle used as adjective;
watching, gerund ■ PAGE 41
3. falling, participle used as adjective; clogging,
main verb Part A
4. directing, participle used as adjective; Answers are shown as follows: simple subject—correct verb.
building, gerund 1. Congress—is
5. Plowing, gerund; beginning, gerund 2. “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”—is
6. Shopping, gerund; wearing, main verb 3. binoculars—Are
4. Anything—costs
Part B 5. None—is
Guidelines: Make sure that each response is a complete 6. Several—need
sentence that includes the required form. 7. class—have
8. Twenty-five cents—is
9. Some—tell
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Part B Part B
Guidelines: Make sure that every response is a complete Guidelines: Make sure each sentence contains at least one
sentence that uses the given phrase as the subject and that name of a local place of interest, capitalized correctly.
the verb agrees.
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Part A
Part A 1. period, declarative
1. accept 4. beside 7. bring 9. among 2. question mark, interrogative
2. its 5. lay 8. loose 10. They’re 3. period, imperative
3. into 6. teach 4. exclamation point, exclamatory
5. period, imperative
Part B
6. question mark, interrogative
Guidelines: Make sure student understands the meaning of
7. question mark, interrogative
each of the troublesome words he or she chooses.
8. period, declarative
■ PAGE 43 9. exclamation point, interjection
10. period, imperative
Part A
1. Mr. Lopez asked, “When do we celebrate the birthday Part B
of Martin Luther King Jr.?” Guidelines: Make sure student has written the given
2. “I hope that I am elected treasurer,” said Clarice, “so sentence with the appropriate end mark.
that I can help this organization save money.”
■ PAGE 46
3. “Most big cities grew because they were close to water
or railroads,” explained Ms. Bailey. “For example, St. Part A
Louis grew because of its proximity to the Mississippi Answers are shown as follows: word preceding comma,
River.” 1. shelf, 6. Natalia,
4. The speaker said that John Muir, the famous conser- 2. crocus, spring, 7. Okay,
vationist, moved to the Sierras as a young man. 3. Spring, now, 8. Ling, college,
5. “We will use our new computer program to create 4. studying, 9. swimming, riding,
a newsletter,” said Ali. 5. guitar, guitar, 10. No,
6. Aunt Alana and Uncle Martin helped Father plant
Part B
a garden this spring.
1. The Reynolds house, the oldest structure in the city,
7. President John Q. Adams was the son of the second
has been turned into a restaurant.
president, John Adams.
2. The menu includes seafood, steaks, and pasta.
Part B 3. Yes, I would like to go there with you, Jon.
Guidelines: Student must include and capitalize the saluta- 4. The sun, believe it or not, is shining in the middle
tion, closing, teachers’ names, relative’s title, and the word I. of February.
5. On the way to the beach, we sang old songs.
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Part A
■ PAGE 47
1. It is believed that years ago people could walk from
Asia to North America across the area that is now the Part A
Bering Strait. Answers are shown as follows: word preceding comma,
2. My American history teacher comes from the 1. rings, 5. looked, 8. numerous,
Midwest. 2. today, 6. vacation, 9. leak,
3. The northeast winds bring cold air from Canada. 3. tonight, 7. correct 10. game,
4. The Prescott Building is located downtown on 4. procedure,
Central Avenue.
Part B
5. The starship Enterprise travels far beyond the
1. Wherever the fertilizer had been applied, the grass was
Milky Way.
green and thick.
6. Mr. Clinton was the candidate of the Democratic
2. correct
Party.
3. Chicago used to be the second-biggest city in the
7. At the German restaurant, I ordered sausage
United States, but now Los Angeles has taken its place.
and sauerkraut.
4. Whenever some people walk past a graveyard, they
8. The Wall Street Journal is a business newspaper that is
whistle for good luck.
read all over the United States.
5. While I don’t believe in superstitions, I think they are
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■ PAGE 48 ■ PAGE 50
Part A Part A
1. correct 1. Joanie thinks that the poem “Annabelle Lee” is
2. Linda moved here from Sacramento, California, in too sad.
June 1991. 2. Mark asked, “How did you like the movie Fantasia?”
3. Robin moved here that year, too. 3. “The Martian spaceship now has landed in New
4. Unlike tulips, impatiens are annual flowers. Jersey,” the announcer said solemnly.
5. The address of the company is 415 Monterey Rd., 4. “Run for your lives!” shrieked the terrified bystander.
Smallville, OH 44121. “The spaceship is exploding!”
6. “We will rent a bus,” Mr. Nath said, “if enough stu- 5. “That show was fantastic!” Ryan exclaimed.
dents sign up for the trip.” 6. “Are you attending the dance concert next week?”
7. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first asked Ms. Chang.
person to walk on the moon. 7. The book The Wizard of Oz was made into a movie
8. In spite of warnings of bad weather, the small boat set in 1939.
sail at dusk. 8. The song “Over the Rainbow” was written for
that film.
Part B
9. “The Phoenicians,” reported Raul, “traveled all over
Guidelines: Make sure letter includes types of details out-
the Mediterranean area.”
lined and that correct punctuation has been used.
10. The chapter where we discover the culprit is called
■ PAGE 49 “The End of the Line.”

Part A Part B
1. Mai planted these flowers in her garden: petunias, Guidelines: Make sure the sentences include direct quota-
begonias, and marigolds. tions and are punctuated correctly.
2. The school band marched, played popular songs, and
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danced; the crowd clapped, cheered, and gave them a
standing ovation. Part A
3. correct Possible answers:
4. The players scrambled for the loose ball; the football 1. My great-aunt is my grandmother’s sister.
had taken a strange bounce. 2. Isn’t it almost time for the Simpsons’ visit?
3. correct
Part B
4. Reduce the engines to one-quarter speed.
Answers should use terms such as the following or these.
5. I read twenty-five books over the summer.
Possible answers:
1. People like to take part in these activities at Part B
Huntington Beach Park: biking, swimming, and 1. Mrs. Riojas’s recipe is delicious.
picnicking. 2. The engines’ roars drowned out your voice.
2. To complete the test, you will need the following 3. This was Chris’s idea.

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items: a pencil, a protractor, and a ruler. 4. The male moose’s antlers were impressive.
Part C Part C
1. The Arctic fox stores food for the winter; it refriger- 1. Did you know that pandas—I like my stuffed one—
ates its food on the permanent ice. are related to raccoons?
2. The Arctic fox’s fur has two color phases during the 2. Jonie studies paleontology (a branch of science that
winter; mostly it is pure white, but sometimes it is examines geological periods through fossil remains).
smoky blue to gray.
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Part A
1. Sen. 3. Mon. 5. St., AZ 7. P.M.
2. FBI 4. Ave. 6. M.D. 8. ml
Part B
1. six o’clock 6. 386
2. Twenty-four thousand 7. 39
3. 90 8. fifty-five
4. first 9. 750
5. 250 million 10. 2:30 P.M.

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