INTERNET EXERCISE 2.3
CHAPTER 2 WORKSHEETS
The worksheets below correlate with the Practice sections that appear in Chapter 2 of the
text. For additional work on the concepts covered in Chapter 2, simply identify the
section and topic you wish to review and then find the appropriate worksheet for your
needs.
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Section A: What is the Sentence Core?
1.
The Sentence Core, Part 1
Instructions: In the following sentences, identify the verb by underlining it twice and
then identify the subject by underlining it once. (Hint: if you have trouble finding the
subject, ask yourself if it is implied as in you understood or I understood subjects.)
1.
Margaret’s review was reprinted in the Sunday edition of the paper.
2.
Answer the question when he calls on you.
3.
Uli did not explain the conclusions she drew in her resport.
4.
Her co-worker informed her of the dramatic boardroom confrontation.
5.
The director of human resources enforces policies on employee conduct.
6.
The outcome does not justify the behavior.
7.
Burton delivered a PowerPoint presentation about company’s market share and
our expanding budget.
8.
Bring your driver’s license and your social security card on the first day of work.
9.
The lecturer provided several humorous examples of company mission
statements.
10.
Aaron Hanks competed in the marathon hours after the investor’s meeting.
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Section A: What is the Sentence Core?
2. The Sentence Core, Part 2
Instructions: In the following sentences, identify the verb by underlining it twice and
then identify the subject by underlining it once. (Hint: Look for you and I understood
subjects; compound subjects and verbs.)
1.
The customer service representative diagnosed the technical problem, talked me
through the solution, and told me where I could find replacement parts if I needed them.
2.
Thank you for finding the missing file.
3.
My manager canceled the first order and submitted a revised one.
4.
Charge the order on your credit card and bill me later.
5.
She showed initiative by resolving the customers’ problems.
6.
Helen and Curtis left for the photo shoot and will not return until tomorrow.
7.
The CEO and the board of directors are sympathetic to the needs of the project
and support your request for more funding.
8.
Humbly ask the office manager to extend the project deadline.
9.
Ariana and Julie in the graphics department both applied for the art director’s
position.
10.
Select the items that you want to purchase.
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Section A: What is the Sentence Core?
3. Verbs
Instructions: In the following sentences, identify the verb by underlining it twice and
then identify the subject by underlining it once. (Hint: Look for You understood,
compound subjects and verbs, and gerund and infinitive phrases as subjects.)
1.
Consider the options before making any decisions.
2.
To participate in company events shows your team spirit.
3.
Alex and Rashid went out to get the supplies and to drop them off.
4.
Read the statement below and respond accordingly.
5.
To make a few more dollars, Angela is working nights driving a cab.
6.
Interrupting their conversation and asking too many questions are good ways to
get them to ignore you completely.
7.
Asking about vacation time is not appropriate at a first interview..
8.
The price makes buying in bulk a no-brainer.
9.
Alerting everyone about the hazard was a necessary first step.
10.
Introducing the new account manager to the directors was a chore.
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Section B: How Do Parts of Speech Work?
1.
Pronouns
Instructions: In the following sentences, identify each pronoun and its case.
1.
If Mark finished before Kim and me, he will help us with our part.
2.
Paris e-mailed me a copy so that I would have a back-up copy.
3.
The sales rep and his assistant were on their best behavior.
4.
The responsibility is mine to worry about; thank you for not interfering.
Remember, the job was mine before it was yours, so please ask me for assistance.
5.
If Susan drives, she will give Rachel and me a ride to the show.
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Section B: How Do Parts of Speech Work?
2.
Conjunctions
Instructions: In the following sentences, identify the conjunctions and indicate which
are coordinating, subordinating, and adverbial.
1.
Nonetheless, the order can be completed and mailed out in the morning.
2.
When you see the aquarium, you will be amazed.
3.
Thus, with a click, the answer should be available in a mere moments.
4.
The team-building weekend went well, yet there were still conflicts among the
staff members.
5.
While you are waiting, can you help me with a small project?
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Section B: How Do Parts of Speech Work?
3.
Adjectives and Adverbs
Instructions: In the following sentences, identify the adjectives and
adverbs.
1.
Natalie energetically defended her unique point of view.
2.
The aging computer was stashed in a cluttered storeroom.
3.
Load your baggage carefully to avoid unexpected jolts and bumps.
4.
She cleverly played her co-workers against each other, but with only limited
success.
5.
The eerie howls of the lone coyote lent the night a spooky quality.
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Section B: How Do Parts of Speech Work?
4.
Pronouns
Instructions: In the following sentences, identify the modifiers and indicate whether
they are adjectives or adverbs.
1.
Consider carefully the ramifications of preparing inadequately for your
presentation.
2.
They eventually developed a viable solution to the problem.
3.
Matt was very surprised to hear about Michelle’s rude behavior.
4.
Marisa performed well on her yearly examination
5.
The report indicated that the fire has been contained completely.
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Section C: What is a Sentence?
1.
Clauses and Phrases
Instructions: Identify which are complete sentences, which are phrases, and which are
dependent clauses. In the complete sentences, underline the noun once and the verb
twice.
1.
Lifting weight together, five days a week, at the neighborhood gym.
2.
You have accomplished much in a very short time period.
3.
Ellen maintained her composure during the confusion, impressing her manager.
4.
It’s time for self-reflection and performance evaluation.
5.
Running to the market and back during lunch hour.
6.
On the street corner, down the block from the newsstand.
7.
Respond to e-mail queries within a day or two.
8.
Italicize the title of the book.
9.
As a result of the company’s freeze on spending.
10.
To challenge the concept of seizing property under the principle of eminent
domain.
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Section C: What is a Sentence?
2.
Dependent and Independent Clauses, Part 1
Instructions: Identify whether each of the following is a dependent clause (a fragment)
or a complete sentence.
1.
Since none of us were prepared for the move out West.
2.
Elias sidestepped the chain of command and went straight to his boss with his
complaint.
3.
See what you can do to improve the clients’ perception of the company’s proeess.
4.
When you see Nettie standing by the water cooler.
5.
Due to the unexpected levels of support among the student body for the
beleagured professor.
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Section C: What is a Sentence?
3.
Dependent and Independent Clauses, Part 2
Instructions: Identify whether each of the following is a complete sentence, a gerund
phrase, or an infinitive phrase.
1.
Take the paperwork to Paula and have her sign off on it.
2.
The new owner will push for higher sales goals.
3.
An executive summary should provide an overview of the proposal.
4.
Filing the paperwork that Thomas left on his desk.
5.
To develop a process that will improve our production times.
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