Exam 11: Identifying Parts of Speech in Sentences

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Between you and (I, me), that quarterback is overrated.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Floridians are staying informed about the hurricane, for they might be in (its, it's) path.

One punctuation mark or capital letter is omitted in each of the following sentences. Insert them as needed. (Pairs of quotation marks are considered one unit.) The woman was a success, but certainly there was no mystery about it-being queen was well within the scope of Elizabeths talents.

One punctuation mark or capital letter is omitted in each of the following sentences.  Insert them as needed.  (Pairs of quotation marks are considered one unit.) Its been over two months since the company has updated its website.

Write the correct verb in the blank. Only a few of the sheep (has, have) enough wool to shear.

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. Rachel finally graduated from the Idaho College of the Clowning Arts on May 10 2012.

Write the correct verb in the blank. Many helpers (become, becomes) necessary for milking the camels, tending the children, making rugs, and preparing meals.

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​ Red is a very common autumn color.   _________, _________. ​

Write the correct verb in the blank. Gina's quiet manner, along with her pleasing smile, (assures, assure) her of many votes.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Both the minister and the congregation were doing what (it, he or she, they) thought was right.

Write the correct verb in the blank. What irritated Maria most (was, were) the many complaints. ​

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. Now it has taken its place as a novel with universal appeal one that celebrates the quest of every person for human dignity.

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​ You must attend the three sessions or he will dock you a   day's pay    _________, _________.

Write the correct verb in the blank. The audience (raised, rose) to its feet and applauded during the curtain call. ​

Write the appropriate identification in each blank.               OK         correct             CS          comma splice             RO         run-on               FRAG      fragment ​ They will take the first flight, and they are bringing the papers with them this time.

One or two words in each sentence should be omitted or corrected.  Write the word or words that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. I feel well about my decision. ​

One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. ​The king's problem was always to decide which of his valets was honester. ​

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. The cruise ship stops in ports in Mexico Belize Honduras and the Bahamas.

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Where have we placed those new suits?   _________, _________. ​

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Someone left (his or her, their) keys in this shopping cart.