Exam 11: Identifying Parts of Speech in Sentences

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. The Chinese believe that life's three greatest blessings are luck prosperity and longevity.

​ Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. ​             S          simple             CP        compound             CX        complex             CC        compound-complex. Jamal did not look at the report that I faxed to him; instead he called me to the room. ​

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. (Whoever, Whomever) donated the money insists on remaining anonymous.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. I will accept (whoever, whomever) they select.

​ Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. ​             S          simple             CP        compound             CX        complex             CC        compound-complex. Jason finally realized that he was mistaken about global warming. ​

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​ ​ Mirka had been working for her bonus all year.   _________, _________.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Everyone except Jorge and (she, her) gave the wrong answer.

Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. ​             S           simple             CP        compound             CX        complex             CC        compound-complex. William was the philosopher, and Henry was the novelist and short-story writer. ​

​ In each blank, write D for dangling modifier, M for misplaced modifier, or OK for correct sentence. ​ Being alert and well trained, the dogs found the drugs.

​ In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. To lose weight, you must not only reduce your calorie intake, but also regular exercise. ​

Combine each group of sentences into a single sentence.  Use coordination, subordination, or one of the other ways of combining ideas. Many dog breeds are suited for police work. Most police departments prefer the German Shepherd, the Doberman, the Labrador, and the Belgian Malinois.

Write the correct pronoun in the blank. (We, Us) citizens have a responsibility to be well informed.

​ In each blank, write D for dangling modifier, M for misplaced modifier, or OK for correct sentence. Driving late at night in the fog, lights were very necessary. ​

Write the incorrect pronoun in the blank. During the Civil War, your chance of surviving a battle wound was not good.

Combine each group of sentences into a single sentence.  Use coordination, subordination, or one of the other ways of combining ideas. Police dogs can be fierce. Many K9s also serve as ambassadors who help forge good relationships between law enforcement agencies and the public.

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 whale's mouth, with its hundreds of curved slats, is full of hairy fibers commonly called hog's bristles.

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. A Dubai skyscraper called the Burj Khalifa which is 162 stories high is the world's tallest building.

Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. ​             S           simple             CP        compound             CX        complex             CC        compound-complex. Either you pay your rent this week, or you will be asked to move out. ​

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.) If we want to keep this country competitive, we had better invest in our childrens education.

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. I slept poorly last night so I am very tired today.