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Grammar Review - Please review the definitions attached and the example provided for each section to
help you complete the following exercises.
Identifying the part of speech
A. Subject
B. Verb
C. Modifier
D. Direct Object
E. Object of the Preposition
1. Some boys from the neighborhood played a game of baseball in a nearby vacant lot. The Answer is C
2. An old man sat quietly on a bench in the park. The answer is E.
3. Paul hit the ball over the fence onto the old man’s bench. The answer is E.
4. “The baseball from our game fell on your bench.” The answer is A.
5. “Your stupid ball nearly hit me on the head.” The answer is A.
Identifying the part of speech
A. subject
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B. modifier
C. indirect object
D. direct object
E. object of the preposition
African-Americans give the United States their gifts in all areas of American culture. The answer is D.
Black soldiers come to America’s aid in time of war. The answer is B.
American history contains the names of many black patriots. The answer is D.
Black writers touch our hearts with their stories. The answer is B.
Black poets give us poems of great beauty. The answer is C.
Identifying the part of speech
A. Predicate Adjective B. Predicate Nominative
preposition
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C. Indirect Object
D. Direct Object
E. Object of the
We find the history of the Jews in the Bible. The answer is D.
The first of the Jewish patriarchs was Abraham from the land of Canaan. The answer is E.
According to the story in the Bible, God gave Abraham this land for all time. The answer is E.
Abraham’s grandson Joseph became a slave to the Egyptian pharaoh. The answer is B.
Later this pharaoh became dependent upon Joseph for advice. The answer is A.
In time another Egyptian pharaoh enslaved all the Israelites. The answer is D.
Identifying Part of Speech
A. predicate adjective
B. predicate nominative C. indirect object D. direct object E. object of the preposition
1. My favorite movies are old and musical. The answer is A.
2. Fred Astaire was an actor and a dancer. The answer is B.
3. When he danced, he seemed very light on his feet. The answer is B.
4. Astaire’s first dancing partner was his sister Adele. The answer is A.
Identifying Part of Speech: Helping Verbs
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Subject
Verb
Modifier (Adj/Adv)
Indirect Object
E. Direct Object
AB. Predicate Adjective
AC. Predicate Nominative
AD. Object of the Preposition
On the day of Pamela’s first test, the girls’ lives would change in a big way. The answer is A.
Pamela had marched suddenly through the door of Santha’s classroom. The answer is AD.
“We are leaving this place now!” The answer is B.
Santha had been completely dumfounded by Pamela’s behavior. The answer is AB.
She could not disobey her sister, however. The answer is E.
Identifying Part of Speech: Conjunctions and Compound Situations
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Subject
Verb
Modifier (Adj/Adv)
Indirect Object
E. Direct Object
AB. Predicate Adjective
AC. Predicate Nominative
AD. Object of the Preposition
Parents should spend time with their young children. The answer is B.
They should read fairy tales and nursery rhymes to them. The answer is A.
Not only do children love these stories, but they learn many valuable lessons too. The answer is E.
“The Ugly Duckling” can teach children kindness and tolerance of others’ differences. The answer is D.
Cinderella was always good and patient, and she was rewarded in the end. The answer is AB.
Good planning and hard work saved all three little pigs’ lives. The answer is C.
Many pleasures and lessons can be found in children’s literature. The answer is A.
Identifying Compound Situations with No Indicators
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Subject
Verb
Modifier (Adj/Adv)
Indirect Object
E. Direct Object
AB. Predicate Adjective
AC. Predicate Nominative
AD. Object of the Preposition
I neither listen to the radio nor watch television during homework time. The answer is B.
Either your mother or I will see you after school. The answer is A.
A tired and happy group will return to the school after the field trip. The answer is C.
She packed her favorite books and her toys for the trip. The answer is E.
Participial, Gerund, Infinitive, and Appositive Phrases
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Identifying Part of Speech
A. Subject
B. Verb
C. Modifier
D Indirect Object
E. Direct Object
AB. Predicate Adjective
AC. Predicate Nominative
AD. Object of the Preposition
1. Little Women, a favorite book for many, was a part of my education considered absolutely necessary. The
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answer is AC.
Mom does not want to go out after dinner. The answer is AD.
The thief was either that man carrying the briefcase or that boy with the bike. The answer is AC.
Yesterday we heard speeches given by the major political candidates. The answer is E.
Photographing big game in Africa is the profession of that man wearing the brown jacket. The answer is AD.
II.
Identifying Phrases
A. Participial
B. Gerund
C. Infinitive
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D. Appositive
E. Prepositional
Queen Victoria, one of England's greatest monarchs, ruled for sixty-three years. The answer is D.
Keeping a light on in the house helps discourage robbers. The answer is B.
To play tennis every day is Jim's ambition for the summer. The answer is C.
Mary made the salad, a tossed one with French dressing. The answer is D.
That hymn, sung by many generations of churchgoers, is my favorite. The answer is A.
The poem, one of Robert Frost's best, is called "The Death of the Hired Man." The answer is D.
The Harlow twins came to play with my little brother. The answer is E.
Participial, Gerund, Infinitive, and Appositive Phrases II
Identifying Phrases
A. Participial
B. Gerund
C. Infinitive
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D. Appositive
E. Prepositional
Jack Armstrong, the tennis pro at the country club, is giving me lessons. The answer is D.
Without sugar the berries were too sour for the dinner guests. The answer is E.
Constant complaining helps no one. The answer is B.
Walking rapidly, we reached the town in fifteen minutes. The answer is A.
Jane sewed the wedding dress, a pink one with lace. The answer is D.
Chad always tries to do his best. The answer is C.
The coin fell between the cracks. The answer is E.
Identifying Phrases as Parts of Speech
A. Adjective
B. Adverb
C. Direct Object
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D. Predicate Noun
E. Object of a Preposition
AB. Subject
Jason finished eating the ice cream cone. The answer is C.
Surprised by my question, my sister blushed. The answer is A.
I was happy to help you wash the dog. The answer is B.
After taking a very long nap, I finished my history project. The answer is E.
The handsome man across the room is my uncle. The answer is A.
Clauses
Directions: Indicate which type of subordinate clause is in each sentence below.
1. Ken claims that he knows judo.
a. adverb
b. adjective
c. noun
2. The dog followed Jeff wherever he went.
a. adverb
b. adjective
c. noun
3. Amy blushed when she read the letter.
a. adverb
b. adjective
c. noun
4. The bait that worked best was shrimp.
a. adverb
b. adjective
c. noun
5. Although she prefers hockey, Grace plays center on the basketball team.
a. adverb
b. adjective
c. noun
Directions: Indicate which part of speech each noun clause is acting as in the sentences below
6. What these sociologists observed was astonishing.
a. subject
d. predicate nominative
b. indirect object
e. object of the preposition
c. direct object
7. You should have given what your parents said both thought and consideration.
a. subject
d. predicate nominative
b. indirect object
e. object of the preposition
c. direct object
8. Whoever returns the stolen jewels will get a reward.
a. subject
d. predicate nominative
b. indirect object
e. object of the preposition
c. direct object