Exam 11: Identifying Parts of Speech in Sentences

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Write the correct verb in the blank. Each camper and each boat (make, makes) trouble for commuters on the freeway.

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If the sentence is correct, write OK in the blank. If the sentence has a problem with pronoun reference, write the incorrect pronoun in the blank. I can still see the look on the coach's face, who was standing near me when Wilbur missed the tackle.

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In each blank, write P for good parallel structure or NP for nonparallel structure. ​For thirty years, Senator Fogle has advocated federal work projects and urged regulative agencies. ​

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Insert all necessary commas or semicolons in the following sentences. The underdeveloped countries have about 69 percent of the world's adults however, they have about 80 percent of the world's children.

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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. ​During the first ten minutes of the game, our team, with two of the players out on fouls, scored two goals.   _________, _________. ​

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Write the appropriate identification in each blank. ​             OK       correct             CS        comma splice             RO       run-on             FRAG fragment He was old, but he decided to become a knight. ​

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​ In each blank, write D for dangling modifier, M for misplaced modifier, or OK for correct sentence. That kind of behavior is harmful to my way of thinking. ​

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Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​ Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​     Toby never completely recovered his composure.   _________, _________. ​ Toby never completely recovered his composure.   _________, _________. ​

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Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Everyone in this department should congratulate (himself or herself, themselves) for a job well  done.

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Write the appropriate identification in each blank.               OK         correct             CS          comma splice             RO         run-on               FRAG      fragment The weather was cold and damp, nevertheless, we left for the picnic. ​

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Write the appropriate identification in each blank. ​             OK       correct             CS        comma splice             RO       run-on             FRAG fragment ​ The reason being that he trusted and admired Don Quixote.

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Write the correct verb in the blank. All he needs for a new watch (is, are) five dollars more.

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One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. ​​ Of the four years I spent in college, my sophomore year was the harder.

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Write the correct pronoun in the blank. Many companies have moved (its, his or her, their) manufacturing plants to other countries.

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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. The group members were already to go when Felipe said, "Wait.  Are we crazy?" ​

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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. We were anxious about Janice and sent Paulina to find her.   _________, _________. ​

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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. ​Never again will Helen help her with the work. ​   _________, _________.

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One word in each sentence should be omitted or corrected. Write the word that should be omitted or the correction in the blank. ​The Tempest has real elaborate stage directions. ​

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Write the correct verb in the blank. The Sea Gull is one of the boats that (sail, sails) in the Honolulu race.

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Write the appropriate identification in each blank. ​             OK       correct             CS        comma splice             RO       run-on             FRAG fragment He sometimes made mistakes, nevertheless, he dedicated his life to virtue, beauty, and justice. ​

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