Exam 11: Identifying Parts of Speech in Sentences

Write the correct verb in the blank. There (is, are) a number of wholesome foods on the menu.

Write the correct verb in the blank. Either the doctor or his lawyers (has, have) to testify.

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. In those highly descriptive works he depicts common people. ​

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. John Steinbeck a great American writer was born in Salinas California.

​ In each blank, write D for dangling modifier or M for misplaced modifier. I only think that one of his arguments is valid. ​

Write the correct verb in the blank. The owner and manager (was, were) pleased with the team's standing.

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. When the novel was published it was regarded largely as a political statement directed toward a current situation.

Write the correct verb in the blank. Antarctic Caves (describe, describes) a great hole that Admiral Byrd is said to have explored.

Write the correct verb in the blank. Not only the oil tanks but also the office building (was, were) consumed.

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. Hilda could not open the lock for she was unable to remember the combination.

Write the correct verb in the blank. I will (sit, set) on the porch in the sun.

Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. Macaroni and cheese is certainly delicious; however it's not the most healthful of dishes.

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. ​​ Rodrigo will help us dig the foundation and erect the framework of the new building.   _________, _________.

Indicate the kind of sentence by writing the appropriate abbreviation in each blank. ​             S           simple             CP        compound             CX        complex             CC        compound-complex. In the lion's carcass was honey; Samson took some. ​

Write the correct verb in the blank. Most of the birds on the islands (are, is) related to the finch.

In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. ​Boxing may be a dangerous sport, but to box can also be a good discipline. ​

Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. One mother sued the school for expelling her son the expulsion was traumatic to her. ​

Write the correct verb in the blank. Every glass and cup in the kitchen (has, have) lipstick on the rim.

Combine each group of sentences into a single sentence.  Use coordination, subordination, or one of the other ways of combining ideas. Police dogs love to play with toys. Some of these toys are a towel, a tennis ball, or a piece of fire hose.

Insert all necessary commas in the following sentences. Hearing of need for workers in California the Joads decide to leave.