English grammar drills part 41 pdf

272 English Grammar Drills 7. company 8. thief 9. mouse 10. beach Exercise 16.4 (Chapter 3: Using indefi nite and defi nite articles) In each blank space, use an indefi nite article (a or some), or the defi nite article the if the noun is defi ned by modifi ers. There is a cat on top of your car. 1. The presidential candidates debated interesting issues last night. 2. The presidential candidates debated issue of infl ation last night. 3. She tried to learn Spanish vocabulary in class. 4. She tried to learn Spanish vocabulary that she was assigned. 5. There is way to avoid traffi c. 6. What is shorter way to get to his house? 7. His cousin adopted dog. 8. His cousin adopted dog that you saw at the shelter. 9. Would you like apples? 10. We would like to hear joke you think is so funny. Exercise 16.5 (Chapter 3: Using indefi nite articles) Fill in the blanks with the indefi nite articles a, an, or some as appropriate. Would you turn a light on? 1. I need accounting textbook for class tomorrow. 2. There was confusion in the airport. 3. The boss needs answer from you. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 272 3/16/09 12:34:28 PM Final Review 273 4. Be careful, there is wasp in the house. 5. I heard that you had good time. 6. That is ugly dress in the store. 7. I borrowed tools for my project. 8. That radio needs antenna. 9. There was pit in that cherry. 10. Do you need water? Exercise 16.6 (Chapter 3: Using indefi nite and defi nite articles) Use the appropriate article in the blank spaces in the following sentences. If the sentence is mak- ing a generalization, put a л in the blank space to show that no article is used. ∅ olives are usually too salty for me. 1. cats are curious animals. 2. My boss hates meetings. 3. At the airport, her son watched planes from New York land. 4. oranges are their favorite fruit. 5. He sat on the couch to read travel guide he had ordered. 6. Without rain, crops will not grow. 7. punctuality is valued in that offi ce. 8. In this city, parks are always planted with fl owers. 9. sandals like that give me blisters. 10. hurricanes always seem to strike in September. Exercise 16.7 (Chapter 4: Noun phrases) Underline all the noun phrases in the following sentences. Show that your answer is correct by writing the appropriate third-person pronoun under the noun phrase that you have underlined. It The book you asked for fi nally came in. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 273 3/16/09 12:34:28 PM 274 English Grammar Drills 1. I asked the new worker you hired to come to my offi ce. 2. The car that he wrecked is in the workshop. 3. Where is the laptop that I ordered? 4. My mother and her friends went to the movies. 5. The mascot of that university is a tiger. 6. Our offi ce manager ordered the most expensive copy machine. 7. All players, trainers, and coaches must register at the fi eld. 8. Their wildlife organization protects animals on the endangered species list. 9. I am not used to driving a car that runs on ethanol. 10. My aunt reads to all the little girls in her neighborhood. Exercise 16.8 (Chapter 4: Adjective clauses) The adjective clauses in the following sentences have been underlined. Replace the word(s) in parentheses with the appropriate relative pronoun (who, whom, or whose). whom The actor (the actor) I met last year is now starring in a new movie. 1. That teacher, (teacher) we nominated for an award last year, is moving to a new school. 2. The teacher (teacher’s) students are best prepared for exams will get an award. 3. Give your statistics to Mr. Walker, (Mr. Walker) is a teacher of economics. 4. The Tigers, (Tigers’) fans are the loudest in the league, often win home games. 5. His mother, (his mother) we sang to last night, just celebrated her birthday. 6. Jane, (Jane) is the first doctor in her family, started her own practice. 7. I took that stray dog, (dog’s) leg was injured, to the veterinarian. 8. The catering company, (catering company’s) chefs studied in France, will be handling the reception. 9. He complained to his boss, (boss) always gets results. 10. The CEO, (CEO) addressed his comments directly to the board members, fi nished his speech early. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 274 3/16/09 12:34:28 PM Final Review 275 Exercise 16.9 (Chapter 4: Adjective clauses and relative pronouns) All of the following sentences contain at least one adjective clause with the relative pronoun deleted. Underline the adjective clause and restore an appropriate relative pronoun. that The equipment / you ordered last week has just arrived. 1. That poem you memorized for class is inspiring. 2. The clothes hung on the clothesline have blown away. 3. Dorothy went to the store again to buy the butter you forgot to pick up. 4. The man you met is usually more polite. 5. She bought the store she had managed for such a long time. 6. The shoppers he interviewed all preferred the new product. 7. Bob wrecked the car he rented in Las Vegas. 8. The wren you heard singing fl ew off. 9. I’m voting for the candidate you saw at the convention. 10. His cat caught the mouse you were trying to catch last week. Exercise 16.10 (Chapter 4: Noun phrases) Write the appropriate third-person pronoun above the underlined noun phrase. Use he/she or him/her for persons whose gender is not specifi ed. He/She The taxicab driver had a GPS system in the cab. 1. The soccer players had a team meeting to discuss the loss. 2. The menu from the Chinese restaurant down the street lists many spicy chicken dishes. 3. The history professor from Trent University is also a talented opera singer. 4. Inspiration is important to an artist. 5. Some of the highest mountain peaks on earth are in the Himalayas. 6. Harry and Tom are my father’s best friends. 7. Last Monday, the electrical workers went on strike. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 275 3/16/09 12:34:28 PM 276 English Grammar Drills 8. Aunt Sally is my father’s sister who lives in Canada. 9. What do you call that strange-looking plant from Peru? 10. She was astounded at the losses projected in the company’s annual report. Exercise 16.11 (Chapter 5: Possessive pronouns) Select the proper form of the two italicized possessive pronouns by underlining the correct form. Mary needs to see her/hers accountant about a tax matter. 1. The book that you are reading is her/hers. 2. I’ll wait for you to fi nish your/yours coffee. 3. Is that dog your/yours? 4. The Wilsons lost their/theirs way in the woods when they were camping. 5. Did Nancy speak to her/hers sister yesterday? 6. They put their/theirs money to good use. 7. His home survived the hurricane. Did their/theirs? 8. Is that umbrella your/yours or mine? 9. She tore her/hers dress on that nail sticking out. 10. Your/Yours is a well-behaved child! Exercise 16.12 (Chapter 5: Refl exive pronouns) Fill in the blank with the appropriate refl exive pronoun. Confi rm your answer by underlining the pronoun’s antecedent. If the antecedent is understood, insert you. He tends to repeat . He tends to repeat himself. 1. If you won’t go to the reception with me, I’ll just go . 2. They had to move their offi ces . 3. Joe built the treehouse . 4. You can let in if you want. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 276 3/16/09 12:34:29 PM Final Review 277 5. The students conducted the debate. 6. May asked James to solve the problem . 7. That computer seemed to fi x ! 8. She didn’t want to let become depressed. 9. Ask if you want to live like that. 10. We sewed the quilt . Exercise 16.13 (Chapter 6: Gerunds) The base or dictionary form of verbs is listed in the fi rst column. Opposite each verb, write the gerund (present participle) form of the verb. All of the words follow normal spelling rules. Base form Gerund (present participle) advertise advertising 1. arrange 2. arrive 3. attach 4. bathe 5. belong 6. lift 7. meet 8. touch 9. warn 10. wash Exercise 16.14 (Chapter 6: Gerund phrases) Underline the gerund phrases in the following sentences. Confi rm your answers by replacing the gerund phrase with it. it They feared taking on such a big task. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 277 3/16/09 12:34:29 PM 278 English Grammar Drills 1. Building a snowman is a fun winter pastime. 2. She found running a large company to be a challenge. 3. Singing in the shower is his favorite hobby. 4. The students discovered that fi nishing the exam took all afternoon. 5. Completing the project by Friday is their goal. 6. Seeing three movies in one day was tiring. 7. Flying south for the winter is what most North American birds do. 8. In that recipe, melting the cheese takes a long time. 9. Shivering in the stadium during the football game is not my idea of a good time. 10. The boss does not enjoy speaking to large groups of people. Exercise 16.15 (Chapter 6: Infi nitive phrases) Underline the infi nitive phrases in the following sentences. Confi rm your answers by replacing the infi nitive phrase with it. It To turn down such a generous offer was a hard decision to make. 1. To sing at the Metropolitan Opera is her dream. 2. To convince the judge is your only option. 3. Tom’s only goal is to elect John president. 4. To postpone the meeting now would be dangerous. 5. To sort the dirty clothes is your fi rst task. 6. They decided to purchase their new car by the end of the month. 7. To stand up to the boss takes nerve. 8. The new law aims to prevent more road accidents. 9. Sandra refused to talk to her doctor. 10. To sleep is one thing, to sleep well is another. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 278 3/16/09 12:34:29 PM . 272 English Grammar Drills 7. company 8. thief 9. mouse 10. beach Exercise 16.4 (Chapter 3: Using indefi. you asked for fi nally came in. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 273 3/16/09 12:34:28 PM 274 English Grammar Drills 1. I asked the new worker you hired to come to my offi ce. 2. The car that he wrecked. electrical workers went on strike. (i-viiiB,001-328B) whl bk.indd 275 3/16/09 12:34:28 PM 276 English Grammar Drills 8. Aunt Sally is my father’s sister who lives in Canada. 9. What do you call that