put 7. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. My parents and I arrived in New York City yesterday. The point is, the koran has been sacred to Muslims for many centuries. (Who, Whom) can I rely upon to take care of my pets while I am on vacation? indices [or C] 14. We must consider the defendants innocent unless we can prove them otherwise. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: Language Skills Practice 11 NAME DATE pages 6364 Linking Verbs A linking verb connects the subject to a word or word group that identifies or describes the subject. That bird in the trees dont look like the ones I have seen before. The judges awarded Tina the first-place prize in the spelling competition even though she could not attend the ceremony. Well may be used as an adjective or an adverb. (eat) 4. The complete subject consists of the simple subject and any word or word groups used to modify the subject. The man with the intelligent dog won the contest. Cattle raisers have long used the technique of crossbreeding to produce animals that combine the best qualities of two different breeds. A prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb is called an adverb phrase. Still, now and then we take in a litter of bright-eyed kittens, mischievous balls of 4. 18 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Sixth Course Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Queen Mumtaz was notorious in India for her kindness. 8. Please finish your paper, he pleaded, so you can go to the movie with me. 7. 14. 12. NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 5: AGREEMENT DATE page 174 Special Problems in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement A 5u. With the water back on, I raised in triumph, flung flinged the wrench aside, and turned on the faucet. Did you hear that everyones bikes were smashed when the bus backed into the schools bike rack? The simple subject is the main word or word group that tells whom or what the sentence is about. 4. Down the alley came a large pickup truck loaded with boxes and furniture. Dr Jarman, what is your diagnosis? 3. 11. 14. P R 3. 8. 11. Call your cousin . N 19. 1. All rights reserved. Do you like your sony tape player? 2. Others plan to work in a community volunteer program for a year. 10. 18. 8. As the excavations of the warriors continued, the site grew to the size of approximately four football feilds. Mom lent Madeleine and I enough money to buy that book. 1. I suppose the meeting will begin on time. How many TVs do you have in your house?TVs [or C] 13. 9. You should be able to define the following terms irony, hyperbole, platitude, and stereotype. Holt Elements Of Literature Sixth Course Answer Key Bestselling Holt Elements Of Literature Sixth Course Answer Key ebooks, help topics, and PDF articles to fit every aspect of your life. Not wanting to have waked the sleeping baby, Emma tapped on the window. 20. well bad badly good badly good badly well bad well Real and Really; Slow and Slowly, p. 169 EXERCISE 1. It is essential that all the actors be at the theater by five oclock. My little cousin speaks clearly for a two-year-old. 15. 15. All rights reserved. EXERCISE B Chapter 11: A Glossary of Usage, pp. 2k(2). Ate Elements of Language 2001 G 9 Holt Rinehart & Winston 2000-04 Elements of Language Lee Odell 2007-01-01 Holt Traditions Warriner's Handbook ANONIMO 2007-06-30 Vocabulary Workshop Lee Odell 2000-07 2. 15. ADV 10. 10. All rights reserved. 15. Well, . Please ask the staff to check (its, their) e-mail before coming to the meeting. 6. Neither the secretary nor the treasurer have been paid. USAGE A collective noun is singular when it refers to the group as a unit and plural when it refers to the individual members or parts of a group. 5. Dora (rises, raises) many different types of vegetables in her garden. In 1938, the red tidea natural phenomereproducing non caused by a reproduceing organism destroyed destroied Panamas oyster beds and, regrettably regretably, the pearl supply. I promised that I would be prompt for our 12:45 lunch date. 8. After Socrates was forced to drink hemlock, a poison , Plato and several other friends and followers of Socrates left Athens for some time. 13. 4. 3. A kind of parliament, the Althing was established in 930. EXERCISE B S 6. EXAMPLE The workers have come to repair the roof. Training to run a full marathon can seem slowly. 4. We rehearse every weeknight. EXERCISE For each of the following sentences, identify the underlined word by writing above it ADJ for predicate adjective or ADV for adverb. She is one of those people who dream of changing the world. 10. MECHANICS (4) Capitalize the names of historical events and periods, special events, and holidays and other calendar items. The vocabulary test includes 20 5-syllable words. By the time he was ten, Mozart composed dozens of lovely works. 10. Im sure that once I find the right career, there wont be nobody else better at it than I am! How many people had to immigrate from Ireland during the potato famine? The bread was (rising, raising) as we walked past the bakery window. Either I have leaved my keys somewhere, or they have fell out of my pocket. Spelling and Words Often Confused, p. 330 EXERCISE C [1] February 10, 2009 To: Ms. Carol Varner Council [2] From: Senior Class Counsel C [3] Subject: Status of Courtyard Landscaping Project its [4] At its first meeting last fall, the represen- tatives of the senior class voted to landscape the classs courtyard outside the cafeteria as our classes course gift to the school. Last winters big snowstorm badly damaged ^ the barns roof. Their home was severely damaged by the tornado. 5. Once I learned to go slowly and be patient, I was better at doing jigsaw puzzles than anyone on our block. 20. .8 Adjective or Noun? Since the direct object is in the objective case, an appositive identifying it is also in the objective case.] 5. 5. https://url.theworksheets.com/4pt8 34 Downloads Preview and Download ! EXERCISE Underline all words or letters that should appear in italics in the following sentences. Example 1. Rafael suggested that the lecture would have been __________________ interesting if there had been more time for questions at the end. Ed said he could have gone with her. Puppet dramas have always 8. CWatch out, Tony! 8. Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Music has helped me become a more well-rounded human being. The pilot told the passengers before the plane took off they should turn off any personal electronic devices. 3. By the end of the term, we will have discussed several poems from her book Homecoming. Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 5. Just between you and I, I think he should EXERCISE B Responses will vary. Although it was not the only such center for learning , Platos Academy is sometimes considered to have been the first university. Mr. Allan said we had come a long ways toward having better relationships. Jerold will call for Evelyn and ourselves at eight oclock. 4. 5. Nash who is older than Neil is a left handed writer but he paints with his right hand 9. A predicate nominative should be in the nominative case. 10. One of the things I have to accomplish today (is, are) mowing and trimming the lawn. [6] The call came into Woodhaven Fire Station at 9:07. 4. Beside herself with joy, her first impulse was to share the news with everyone. 11. In early spring, daffodils ,irises ,tulips ,and crocuses bloom. She thought she had saved enough, but then she remembered the additional cost of insurance. 15. 8. (F) 1. JoAnne definitely did (good, well) in the marathon. When we arrived at the campsite, Roger set up the tent and Mom searched for firewood. 6. 7. Please accept an apology from the bottom of my heart. 12. 6h. 4. All rights reserved. An infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive and its modifiers and complements. 10. 2. Her dazzling performance as Joan of Arc rendered the audience speechless. Maya will take her drivers test tomorrow, ____________________, in the morning. Soon we will be leaving for our next adventure, college. 5. Sincerely Eugene Goldstein Jr. 232 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Sixth Course Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Additions and changes to the original content are the responsibility of the instructor. Finally, by mid-March, the work is finished. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: Language Skills Practice Answer Key 29 EXERCISE A APP 1. 16. [8] One excerpt recounts an experience he had [9] while he was journeying in the Lake District of England. (Formally, Formerly), coal (miners, minors) suffered numerous occupational hazards; however, passage of the 1969 Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act provided health compensation and set safety standards. Some nouns that are plural in form take singular pronouns. Eugene, Noah, Harold, Louis, Glen, and Paul slept on the bus. 4. May 2, 2009 [1] Dear Dr Lebowitz [2] Im writing to thank you first of all for speaking to senior class members planning to attend Prairie Tech U next fall [3] In my opinion the best talk was yours [4] Your final comment about learning from our failures as well as from our successes Ive experienced a few of both was [6] I have of course another reason for writing I am interested in knowing whether freshman leaders have been selected yet [7] My application for one of the positions should have reached your office by the March 31 12 00 PM deadline [8] I realize both that there were many applicants and that youre quite busy but I am hoping to find out before I complete the student loan process [9] I knew the first time I read about the position in your booklet What Awaits You at Prairie Tech U that I would enjoy taking on the extra duties I look forward to hearing from your office. We were having a lot of fun, and our enjoyment seemed to make the time go by faster fastest. 13. Additions and changes to the original content are the responsibility of the instructor. 4. 3. EXERCISE A Complete each of the following sentences by writing an appropriate reflexive or intensive pronoun in the blank. Candace, Prof. Donatello told us that the [or two teaspoons] correct answer was 2 tsp. f Street VCR 9. The poet Carl Sandburg lived in Chicago. You must have more courage than I do. Cedar Valley community college 12. the last sunday in december 13. the underground railroad 14. the Cleveland browns 15. democratic principles 16. I dont sing as well as (he, him). 2. 7. Dad told Juan, I need to wash the car. 2. Human beings and many other animals must depend on an evaporation process to keep their body temperatures constant. 7. The Aswan dam is located in southern Egypt. If a sentence is already correct, write C at the end of the sentence. It is (plain, plane) to see that the felon lacks (principals, principles). Throughout the school year, Ms. Cruz has tracked the students progress. Sitting on that rickety chair, I felt very nervous. If a sentence is already correct, write C on the line provided. On what day of the week does christmas fall this year? (1) For most nouns, add s. EXAMPLES regretregrets AfricanAfricans cardinalcardinals (2) For nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh, add es. ______ 3. An appositive phrase consists of an appositive and its modifiers. 9. This is the (baddest, worst) story Ive ever read! The tomb was sealed by tons of rock, but that didnt keep thieves away. First, we acted out that there situation in an angry way. The first ones on the field will be we. 3. Few would spend so few hours studying. Students^for this problem you will need a calculator^some graph paper^and^of course^your pencils. 2. 11. Is Emilio R Gustavo Jr still a corporate attorney with Ames, Johnson & Co 8. Put that down; its an antique down pillow, and you could damage it. 4. 2. At the corner of Fourteenth Street and Broad Street, youll see a beautiful fountain. They also had a large amount of children together. 4. Was Carla at the bowling alley or the movie theater? (adverb) 15. Frank is allergic to cats so he tries to stay away from (it, them). 7. When men write romantic fiction, they sometimes assume a womans name. MECHANICS EXERCISE Underline all words or letters that should appear in italics in the following sentences. 3. NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 5: AGREEMENT DATE pages 175=176 Special Problems in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement C 5w. 22. Consider the risks before you start your own business. 5. Cross out each incorrect pronoun form and write the correct form in the space above it. 3. 14 day loan required to access PDF files. 2. Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Please notify Dr. and Mrs. Sanchez about the meeting. The Rapido carries passengers between Toronto and Montreal at an average speed of about eighty miles per hour. 9. 9. Your grandmother misses you and your sister. 6. I enjoyed the scary movie we saw yesterday. Well, thats the best I can do. Their grandmother fixed (they, them) a hearty breakfast on Sunday mornings. altos 25. 138 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Sixth Course Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Betsy talks to her plants more often than Patricia. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon, Publisher (Use to dream as a noun.) The receptionist told the patient that she had laryngitis. P P 19. 5. A pronoun following than or as in an elliptical construction should be in the same case as it would be if the construction were completed. An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb. Simplicity of dress, (plain, plane) living, and a strong desire for (peace, piece) characterize the more conservative Mennonite groups. Through the front door the hornets flew in a whirlwind. If a sentence is already correct, write C after it. An adjective clause is a subordinate clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. Charles Darwin was employed as a naturalB ist aboard the sailing vessel the beagle. Theodore Roethkes poem The far field Avenue 16. at the intersection of Broad ave. and Fiftys Street Sixth St. o minutes 17. to meet us in, Oh, ten min. That he was really Samuel Langhorne Review C: Sentences Classified According to Structure, p. 85 EXERCISE A CX 1. An important part of traditional events such as weddings, the puppet play, or ADV wayang, often lasts all night. ______ 4. If a sentence is already correct, write C next to the sentence number. Have you read the biography about Carl Lewis? Sounds of crying and yelling could probably be heard all the way to the state of WA 10. Some sentences also contain a subordinate clause. What an incredible catch he made EXERCISE B Ten punctuation marks have been omitted from the following passage. Most of the viewers found the global-travel series fascinating and informative. That was a close one! (match) 140 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Sixth Course Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Dear Mr. Livingston We have checked into connecting flights for you through the following cities Birmingham, Alabama Jackson, Mississippi New Orleans, Louisiana and Houston, Texas. 15. 200 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Sixth Course Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. This is the first time I have read this book. (7) Capitalize the names of businesses and the brand names of business products. ______ 9. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Flitting across the meadow, the fireflies delighted us. When Ashley peered through the microscope, she was amazed to see the little creatures propel themselves with hundreds of tiny hairs. add commas as needed. Hey! Example ______ ______ 1. You might not know that one Monopoly game lasted seventy straight days! She is (real, really) cool! have been 5. Ahmeds uncle Ibrahim has applied for a C job at Amoco corporation. We even got to wear these type of badge that looked really snappy. 5. EXERCISE B she we EXERCISE B Answers will vary. twelfth 09 [20] We twelvth gradersthe Class of 09 forward already are all ready looking foreword to the time when alumni we can revisit our courtyard as alumnea! is 25. PRESENT TENSE Dwayne makes the batter for the shrimp tempura. Example 1. Five Example 1. Aristotle went to the Academy as a youth and studied there for twenty years. All rights reserved. Hundreds of people shook the presidents hand, thousands more lined the street and waved. We consider Shadow a beloved and valued member of the family. 12. Uh-oh I finished the homework but I forgot to put it in my backpack, this morning. But what would I have to dowhat kind of into job had I gotten myself in? 14. All rights reserved. 3. My twin brother, whom you met yesterday, (skis, ski) better than I do. four years. Hit Records Store 1295 Compact Disc Dr. Lexington, KY 40502 5. 8. Such a word or word group is called a subject complement. 4. There, the puppeteer plays a spiritual and ceremonial role. 9. 16. Well be the class of 09. 7. They wondered who she favored as the next editor of the yearbook. 10. 6. I cant describe the affect the defeat had on the teams moral. believe there five oclock 13. I often wish I could keep every animal I foster, but my landlord, the man with the deciding vote in the matter, would not approve! Has Julie told everyone what time the C movie begins? Fern likes enchiladas, but I like tacos. 15. Nobody likes to be reminded about their faults or shortcomings. Holt Literature and Language Arts: Sixth Course. 5. Unhappy with dormitory costs, Sonia chose to live at home. 5. EXERCISE A Complete each sentence by adding a participle or participial phrase. 2. 8. 10. The regulators responsibility is to protect unscrupulous the innocent from the unnscrupulous. put Example 1. The tailor will (altar, alter) the suit to fit. 14. The Reverend Allan spoke to our class on Monday. You may need to add or rearrange words to make the sentences clear. 9. Moving their vehicles to the right, all of the drivers let the ambulance pass. During a long, hot day, a camels temperature may rise ten degrees, but the animal NP does not suffer any ill effects. 10. Thom and Fiona Marks, philanthropists Mr. and Mrs. Marks 6. Suzi rested (good, well) after the long hike in the woods. Which is the most hardest material in the world? The speaker talked about crime prevention. 11. 8. No one in the band, it seemed to me had ever played better than on that gray, cold day. Our greatest challenge is ahead of us. I 8. 2. Thanks to the firefighters efforts, the house missed being burned fortunately by the brush fire. All rights reserved. 11. 7. 13. Example 1. MECHANICS 2. 4. 18. Original content Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Example 1. a letter addressed to Doctor and Mrs. Nelson 11. tour the Headquarters of the Fbi 12. well-known norse myths 13. Uh-oh, where are my keys? Words Often Confused A, p. 288 EXERCISE 1. 13c. Officers of the student council will conduct an orientation session for (its, their) successors. 7. EXERCISE B Classify each of the following sentences according to its structure. 20. A preposition shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun, called the object of the preposition, to another word. 4. 10. or What? Example 1. EXERCISE Underline the predicate nominative in each of the following sentences. 13. Clashes between political figures and religious leaders were not uncommon even in ancient times. CORRECT The legend is about Theseus. take 18. 19. EXAMPLES Herbert asked that he be allowed to participate in the debate. [2] After 1945, serious musicians accept the innovative sounds of synthesizers and other experimental instruments. How long ago was this section of the railroad track (laid, lain)? 4. 9. 9. Shouting to be heard above the stereo, Matt thought his sister had no reason to play her stereo so loud. If underlined words or terms are already correct, write C on the line. 2. 14. 8. (Hint: There is more than one way to correct the sentences, but your revised paragraph must make sense as a whole.) ADV 8. 7. The parks and recreation department has set aside an area where people are allowed to walk their dogs without leashes. Did Perry get on the subway at 96th Street and Broadway? sentence-length palindromes. Because Terrence and them have studied Russian, they were asked to translate for the exchange students. PREDICATE ADJECTIVES This week has been unusually chilly and rainy. ADV Example 1. 13. In hinduism, the god vishnu is regarded as the preserver of the universe. Example ______ ______ 1. He decided to build the worlds finest mausoleum to assure that Mumtazs memory would be preserved. 15. Immediately after deciding on this new approach, we began to feel as if tensions had eased some. 23. One of Coplands highest achievements, PN Appalachian Spring, is a ballet. came 6. 7. 5. cant; es; is Were; As; Bs J.D.s; 87 nos; yess ts; ls 6. That the first company refused the game did not deter Darrow. He looked at us seriously and says that communication was always a big issue. 9. 16 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Sixth Course NAME CLASS GRAMMAR for CHAPTER 1: THE PARTS OF SPEECH DATE page 70 Adverb or Preposition? The presidential candidates were on television last night on 60 Minutes. The hefty amphibian tips the scales at about seven pounds. The tense of a verb indicates the time of the action or of the state of being expressed by the verb. The closing lines of the stage show will be spoken by you and (she, her). All rights reserved. 17. 6. 4. 3. Example 1. 3. 10. 7. Carla assured me she would stop more often to take pictures once we had entered the national park. 4. IO 4. 3. Then, add the appropriate end mark to the sentence. All rights reserved. 3. We are taking the chair that needs (their, its) upholstery replaced to that shop on Miller Avenue. The question, which had been poorly worded, was unclear. On Saturday morning, dont he have to mow the lawn, bundle the newspapers, etc. ______ 10. Some 12. Either her roommates or her sister are throwing a big surprise party for Samantha. 11. 2. By next summer, my family will be living in this house for five decades. Do hawks eat more small animals than do eagles^? You can take latin or one of three Modern s h l Languages at our High School. Example 1. Here are 10. 2. , HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON; 1st edition (December 30, 2002), Language A nonessential clause provides additional information that can be omitted without changing the basic meaning of the sentence. 4. 3. The entire phrase is used as an adjective. ______ 4. Simply enjoying conversation together is a critical part of most families days. 9. Remind Dr. Scoffield her appointment at three oclock has been canceled. I thought we would make it to the game on time. NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 12: CAPITALIZATION DATE pages 344=353 Proper Nouns Review EXERCISE Most of the following phrases are capitalized incorrectly. The last person togleave the party was my seventy-year-old Grandmother. 2. Keith looked all over for his sunglasses, but he cant remember where he left (they, them). 128 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Sixth Course Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. complimented 11. I have already the person who had written the note. Then I scrambled back [18] into the tent and listened hopefully as the confused bear loped off [19] through the woods. the student dance committee. 19. The miners carried picks, shovels, and pans, along the banks of the creek where gold had been discovered Lost Creek. 1. NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 9: USING MODIFIERS CORRECTLY DATE page 274 Adjective or Adverb? 15. Please lend Allison your sheet music for that chorus. Remind Alex that, when he finishes his homework, he should meet us at the basketball court. 172 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Sixth Course Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. On the line provided, Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Socrates gained a reputation for wisdom early in his life. The red wagon is rusting in the rain. (make) 4. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. 9. When we got there, we walked right in the registration tent. A person who reads daily newspapers (keeps, keep) up on the issues. 2. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: Language Skills Practice 123 USAGE In questions, who is used as a subject of a verb or as a predicate nominative. P C [6] We also spent time at the polynesian cultural C center on Oahu. 17. The fire station on the town square was built in 1889. 15. its 10. Our guest speaker is heidi v. martenson, president of the Chamber of Commerce. The ballet troupe will perform in the following cities New York, Chicago, and London. Modifiers change form to show comparison. PNwe 7. 2. 18. Yoris letter, a poem about our friendship, made my birthday unforgettable. Rain ruined our championship soccer game. Fortunately, I can memorize lines fairly quickly. If you had explained the situation, Im sure he would have understanded. 12. Wow! 1. COMMON ERRORS 6. (3) Parenthetical expressions are set off by commas. Whether I buy them expensive gifts or not, my parents always like what I give them. 9. Sure, I would be happy to borrow you my EXERCISE 1. ADJThe ice on the planes wings made the mechanics uneasy. In December 1986, an ultralight experimental aircraft called voyager completed the first nonstop flight around the world without refueling. Gwendolyn Brooks was a poet which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1950. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: Language Skills Practice 255 NAME CLASS for CHAPTER 14: PUNCTUATION DATE page 424 Apostrophes E 14o. Their friendship, tried and true, has lasted thirty-six years. 7. ______ 3. 14. Place the bruised apples over there; these are the ones to keep. Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 9. Add or delete commas as necessary. 11. Confucianism, which is known to the Chinese as Ju Chaio, teaches that people should behave according to their proper rolesfather and son, ruler and subject, master and servant. 3. 19. Example SUB 1. For one year, the program allowed her to live and study in Germany. Also, unlike a phone call, ____________________, one can read a thank-you note again later. Leach, was one such entertainer. The top surgeon at our local hospital is also an excellent singer. DO 6. 17 The Conjunction..18 The Interjection.19 Determining Parts of Speech.20 REVIEW A: Parts of Speech ..21 REVIEW B: Parts of Speech.22 REVIEW C: Parts of Speech ..23 Chapter 2 THE PARTS OF A SENTENCE: SUBJECT, PREDICATE, COMPLEMENT Sentences and Sentence Fragments .24 Subjects and Predicates..25 Simple and Complete Subjects 26 Simple and Complete Predicates ..27 Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates ..28 Compound Subjects and Verbs A..29 Compound Subjects and Verbs B ..30 Finding Subjects in Sentences ..31 Complements 32 Direct Objects 33 Indirect Objects.34 Objective Complements 35 Complements 36 Predicate Nominatives ..37 Predicate Adjectives 38 Predicate Nominatives and Adjectives .39 Parts of a Sentence.40 REVIEW A: Fragments and Complete Sentences..41 REVIEW B: Sentence Parts .42 REVIEW C: Sentence Parts .43 REVIEW D: Sentence Parts .44 Chapter 3 THE PHRASE: KINDS OF PHRASES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Identifying Phrases ..45 Prepositional Phrases .46 The Adjective Phrase47 The Adverb Phrase ..48 Identifying Adjective and Adverb Phrases ..49 The Participle 50 The Participial Phrase .51 Participles and Participial Phrases 52 The Gerund .53 The Gerund Phrase ..54 Gerunds and Gerund Phrases..55 Identifying Participial and Gerund Phrases..56 The Infinitive 57 The Infinitive Phrase 58 Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases ..59 Identifying Prepositional and Verbal Phrases .60 The Appositive .61 The Appositive Phrase ..62 Appositives and Appositive Phrases..63 REVIEW A: Phrases .64 REVIEW B: Phrases .65 REVIEW C: Phrases .66 Chapter 4 THE CLAUSE: INDEPENDENT AND SUBORDINATE CLAUSES, SENTENCE STRUCTURE Identifying Clauses ..67 The Independent Clause .68 The Subordinate Clause 69 iii Contents The Adjective Clause .71 Relative Pronouns .72 Essential and Nonessential Clauses.73 The Noun Clause74 The Adverb Clause ..75 Subordinating Conjunctions .76 The Elliptical Clause 77 Identifying Adjective and Adverb Clauses ..78 Identifying and Classifying Subordinate Clauses A ..79 Identifying and Classifying Subordinate Clauses B ..80 Sentences Classified According to Structure 81 Sentences Classified According to Purpose ..82 REVIEW A: Clauses .83 REVIEW B: Clauses .84 REVIEW C: Sentences Classified According to Structure .85 REVIEW D: Sentences Classified According to Purpose86 Chapter 5 AGREEMENT: SUBJECT AND VERB, PRONOUN AND ANTECEDENT Number .87 Subject-Verb Agreement A..88 Subject-Verb Agreement B ..89 Subject-Verb Agreement: Indefinite Pronouns A .90 Subject-Verb Agreement: Indefinite Pronouns B91 Agreement with Compound Subjects A..92 Agreement with Compound Subjects B ..93 Special Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement A 94 Special Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement B 95 Special Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement C 96 Special Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement D 97 Special Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement E 98 Special Problems in Subject-Verb Agreement F..99 Agreement of Pronoun and Antecedent A..100 Agreement of Pronoun and Antecedent B ..101 Agreement of Pronoun and Antecedent C..102 Special Problems in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement A 103 iv Special Problems in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement B 104 Special Problems in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement C 105 Special Problems in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement D 106 REVIEW A: Subject-Verb Agreement ..107 REVIEW B: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement108 REVIEW C: Agreement ..109 REVIEW D: Agreement ..110 Chapter 6 USING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY: CASE FORMS OF PRONOUNS; SPECIAL PRONOUN PROBLEMS Case Forms of Personal Pronouns .111 The Nominative Case A .112 The Nominative Case B .113 The Objective Case A ..114 The Objective Case B ..115 Nominative and Objective Case Pronouns 116 The Possessive Case .117 Case Forms A .118 Case Forms B .119 Pronouns as Appositives ..120 Pronouns in Elliptical Constructions121 Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns .122 Who and Whom..123 Special Pronoun Problems124 REVIEW A: Case Forms of Personal Pronouns ..125 REVIEW B: Using the Correct Forms of Pronouns ..126 REVIEW C: Using the Correct Forms of Pronouns ..127 REVIEW D: Using the Correct Forms of Pronouns ..128 Chapter 7 CLEAR REFERENCE: PRONOUNS AND ANTECEDENTS Pronouns and Their Antecedents129 Correcting Ambiguous References ..130 Correcting General References .131 Correcting Ambiguous and General References .132 Correcting Weak References ..133 Correcting Indefinite References 134 Correcting Weak and Indefinite References135 Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. My brother and my father both went to Yale and studied architecture. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: Language Skills Practice 275 MECHANICS EXERCISE A On the line provided, correctly spell out each of the following words by adding the suffix given. Johnny could count by 2s but not by 3s. Since the emphasis is on giving, no one in my family expects expensive presents. 6j. The removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the VicePresident to become President. 13. 5. [The object passes receives the action of the verb has thrown.] 7. 3. (Use to leave as an adverb.) have Example 1. Gina heard him say he was Deathly afraid of roller coasters. H hawaiian feastwhere I watched people dancing the hula. 10. The island nation had much turmoil in its early days. ______ 6. 10. ______ 6. 8. 6. PREDICATE ADJECTIVES The landscape was yellow, green, and blue. (third person plural, indirect object) Mr. Park gave them an excellent grade on the science project. 14. Native American artist r. c. Gorman Native American artist R. C. Gorman 1. my vet, Roberto Guzmn, d.v.m. - INCORRECT The legend is a- bout Theseus. The choice of play was great because I like Macbeth better than any Shakespeare play. [The adverb clause After we land in New York modifies the verb will take.] V 7. 16. From the top of the volcano, lava and ash surged and threatened the campers. 8. 18. N 6. An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent and has no grammatical function in the sentence. 5. Copyright by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 19. 3. their house is on the atlantic coast, not far from ocean city, maryland. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: Language Skills Practice 79 NAME CLASS pages 129=139 Identifying and Classifying Subordinate Clauses B 4c. April showers, /Cold and clear,/ Bring May flowers. SS SP 13. This coming weekend we plan to scrape down the woodwork patch a few little holes in the walls and choose the paint color. DOWe enjoyed our visit with Mr. Cullen, whom we had not seen for months. 2. 20. 8. 22. The majority of the inhabitants of the PN Sudetenland were Germans. Hoping their enemys were retreating, the echoes soldiers could hear the receding echos of gunfire. Our neighbor, the beekeeper, collects yard art. 18. Example 1. COMMON ERRORS fractions and decimals? 19. This is the last exercise we have to complete. (Use to have been recognized as a noun.) 2. worst 13. ADJ 18. 5. You may need to rearrange or add words to make the meaning of a sentence clear. 2. 2. Hikers need the following: sturdy boots, light clothing, and a waterproof jacket. Example 1. C 4. 9. We will need some fennel for this recipe. 19. Gardening is (real, really) important to my dad; it relaxes him. 10. she Who us he We EXERCISE B 11. The engineers have gone over every inch of wiring in the space shuttle, which should ensure the safety of the next flight. black stripe, then fades in with the marsh reeds. P G Example 1. The bread that we brought to the dinner party was fresh and hot. For instance, I think Franz Kafkas stories are some of the (goodest, best). . P P R 8. Sonja doesnt feel^good; she has a high fever. 9. EXERCISE B Follow the instructions to write sentences that contain infinitives or infinitive phrases. Proper Nouns F, p. 209 EXERCISE B A A 1. Who won the academy award for best D director in 1998? Hillsburg, TX 78613 1. Covered with dirt and scratches from their struggle through the underbrush, the cool waters of the creek refreshed the weary hikers. All rights reserved. 18. He also kept a diary and made entries (more, mucher) often than one might think. All rights reserved. 6. 15. 19. Did you tell me he try to read at least one book a week? 8. Marissa Valdez, Ph.D., will be our guest on the fifth of October. 1. INT 17. Jennifer is a smart and friendly student DO whom many people simply call Jen. Essential and Nonessential Clauses, p. 73 EXERCISE E 1. 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