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Answers to Sections 1-4

Answers to Sections 1-4 only


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Introduction to the answers

As a student, grammar can be boring. The answers the

students write should contain all the elements that are given

in these answers. The sequence is not as important as their

understanding of the reason each part of the sentence

functions.

Following directions is also important.

You will find that =(is), a missing is, and justis. An = (is) the determiner and apple the noun. (is missing between apple and the)

This is ok in English. If you repeat a word too often it becomesredundant. Leaving it out is often normal, as it is understood, and not

needed. I hope these answers will help you.

Dr. Paul R. Friesen


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Part I Nouns

Unit 1 The Basic Sentence

3.He / waved to me.Speaking =He (=) equals the subject and waved to me (=) equals the predicate.

4.A pencil / lay on the desk.Speaking =A pencil (=) equals subject and lay on the desk (=) equals the predicate.

5.John / went to the game.Speaking = John (=) equals the subject and went to the game (=) equals the

predicate.

6. The fire / scorched the earth.Speaking = The fire (=) equals the subject and scorched the earth (=) equals the

predicate.

7. Each boy / had a pencil.Speaking = Each boy (=) equals the subject and (=) equals the predicate.

8. I / wanted a hat.Speaking = I (=) equals the subject and wanted a hat (=) equals the predicate.

9. Our camp / was in the woods.Speaking = Our camp (=) equals the subject and (=) equals the predicate.

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10. They / lit the lamp quickly.Speaking = They (=) equals the subject and lit the lamp quickly (=) equals the

predicate.

11. His house / is up the street.Speaking = His house (=) equals the subject and is up the street (=) equals the

predicate.

12. Jim / enjoyed the pancakes.Speaking = Jim(=) equals the subject and enjoyed the pancakes (=) equals thepredicate.

13. Many friends / met at the concert.Speaking = Many friends (=) equals the subject and met at the concert (=)

equals the predicate.

14. Dogs / bark.

Speaking =Dogs(=) equals the subject and barked (=) equals the predicate.

15. This house / is very dark.

Speaking = This house(=) equals the subject and is very dark (=) equals thepredicate.

16. Jerry has given me his pencil.

Speaking = Jerry(=) equals the subject and has given me his pencil (=) equalsthe predicate.

17. That boy / is my friend.

Speaking = That boy (=) equals the subject and is my friend (=) equals thepredicate.

Sub. Pred

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18. Some days / seem very long. (to be)

Speaking = Some days (=) equals the subject and (to be) very long (=) equals the

predicate.

19. She / cried easily.

Speaking = She (=) equals the subject and cries easily (=) equals the predicate.

20. A lamp / stood on the desk.

Speaking = A lamp (=) equals the subject and stood on the desk (=) equals thepredicate.

Sub. Pred

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Unit 2 Determiners

D N

2. Each girl seemed happy.Speaking = Each = (is) the determiner and girl the noun.

D N D N

3. An apple stood on the table.

Speaking =An = (is) the determiner and apple the noun. The = (is) thedeterminer and table the noun.

D N D N

4. Your hat is near the door.Speaking = Your = (is) determiner and hat the noun. The = (is) determiner and

door the noun.

D N

5. Their ideas are good.

Speaking = Their = (is) the determiner and ideas the noun.

D N

6. These flowers smell good.Speaking =These = (is) the determiner and flowers the noun.

D N

7. Our school is new.

Speaking =Our = (is) the determiner and school the noun.

D N D N

8. My brother told the story.Speaking = My = (is) the determiner and brother the noun. The = (is) theDeterminer and story and story the noun.

D N D N

9. Your coat is on a hanger.

Speaking = Your = (is) the determiner and coat the noun. A = (is) the determinerand hanger the noun.


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D N D N

10. My car went into the ditch.

Speaking = My = (is) the determiner and car the noun. The = (is) the determiner

and ditch the noun.

D N D N

11. That girl gave me an apple.

Speaking = That = (is) the determiner and girl the noun. An = (is) the determinerand apple the noun.

D N

12. Either road will do.

Speaking = Either is the determiner and road is the noun.

D N D N

13. An orchard produced the fruit.

Speaking = An is the determiner and orchard the noun. The is the determinerand fruit the noun.

D N D N

14. Its tail was a stub.

Speaking = Its = (is) the determiner and tail the noun. A = (is) the determiner andstub the noun.

D N D N

15. Those deer are on the road.

Speaking = Those = (is) the determiner and deer the noun. The = (is) thedeterminer and road the noun.

D N

16. Our plans were very detailed.

Speaking = Our = (is) the determiner and plans is the noun.

D N

17. Any idea will help.

Speaking = Any is the determiner and idea is the noun.


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D N D N

18. Those girls helped my mother.

Speaking = Those = (is) the determiner and girls the noun. My = (is) the

determiner and mother the noun.

D N D N

19. Each camper took his tent.

Speaking = Each is the determiner and camper the noun. His is the determinerand tent the noun.

D N D N

20. The men wanted every board.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and men the noun. Every = (is) thedeterminer and board the noun.

D N

21. All men are created equal.

Speaking = All = (is) the determiner and men the noun.

D N D N

22. Another boy took her book.

Speaking = Another = (is) the determiner and boy the noun. Her = (is) thedeterminer and book the noun.

D N D N

23. Their book had many pictures.

Speaking = Their = (is) the determiner and book the noun. Many = (is) thedeterminer and pictures the noun.

D N D N

24. Neither boy wanted any help.

Speaking = Neither = (is) the determiner and boy is the noun. Any = (is) thedeterminer and help is the noun.

D N D N

25. Her hat was on a hook.

Speaking = Her = (is) the determiner and hat is the noun. A = (is) the determinerand hook the noun.


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Unit 3 IDENTIFYING NOUNS

D N D N

3. My father came to our picnic.Speaking = My = (is) the determiner and father is the noun. Our = (is) is the

determiner and picnic is the noun.

N D N

4. Trees give us some shade.

Speaking = Trees = (is) the noun because of its position as the subject. Some = (is)the determiner and shade the noun.

D N5. Many parks are quite clean.

Speaking = Many = (is) the determiner and parks the noun.

D N D N

6. The game was a pleasure.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and game the noun. A = (is) the determinerand pleasure the noun.

N D N7. Jim ran down the street.

Speaking = Jim = (is) the noun because if its position as the subject. The = (is) thedeterminer and street is the noun.

D N D N

8. The men did their work.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and men is the noun. There = (is) thedeterminer and work the noun.

N D N

9. Susan hid behind a tree.

Speaking = Susan is a noun because of its position as the subject. A is thedeterminer and tree is the noun.

D N D N

10. A rock rolled down the hill.

Speaking = A = (is) the determiner and rock the noun. The = (is) the determiner

and hill the noun.


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D N D N

11. Each day gives us some fun.

Speaking = Each = (is) the determiner and day the noun. Some = (is) the

determiner and fun the noun.

N D N

12. Cars sped down the road.

Speaking = Cars = (is) a noun because of its position as the subject. The = (is) thedeterminer and road is the noun.

D N D N

13. A weasel crossed the creek.

Speaking = A = (is) the determiner and weasel the noun. The = (is) thedeterminer and creek the noun.

D N D N

14. His cat chased the dog.

Speaking = His = (is) the determiner and cat the noun.

D N D N

15. My ball hit a window.

Speaking = My = (is) the determiner and ball the noun. A is the determiner andwindow the noun.

N D N

16. Tom lay inside our hammock.

Speaking = Tom = (is) a noun because of its position as the subject. Our is thedeterminer and hammock the noun.

D N D N

17. Their cabin was among the trees.

Speaking = There = (is) the determiner and cabin the noun. The = (is) thedeterminer and trees the noun.

D N D N

18. Your dog ran after the rabbit.

Speaking = Your = (is) the determiner and dog the noun. The = (is) thedeterminer and rabbit the noun.


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19. People stood quietly.

Speaking = People = (is) a noun because of its position as the subject.

D N D N

20. Every lamp stood on the floor.

Speaking = Every = (is) the determiner and lamp the noun. The = (is) thedeterminer and floor the noun.


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UNIT 4 THE PLURAL ENDINGS OF NOUNS

N N D N

2. Dogs and cats are our pets.Speaking = Dogs and Cats are plural nouns because of the s ending. Pets = (is) a

plural noun because of the s ending, and the determiner.

D N D N

3. The boxes lay on the floor.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner, and boxes is a plural noun because of the sending. The = (is) the determiner and floor is a singular noun because

of the missing s ending.

N D N

4. Lilies bloomed in the valleys.

Speaking = Lilies = (is) a plural noun because of the s ending. The = (is) thedeterminer and valleys a plural noun because of the s ending.

N D N

5. Cows ate with the calves.

Speaking = Cows = (is) a plural noun because of the s ending. The = (is) the

determiner and calves a plural noun because of the s ending.

D N

6. The nights were long.

Speaking = The = (is) a the determiner and nights is a plural noun because of thes ending.

D N D N

7. The boys served the food.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and boys is a plural noun because of the sending. The = (is) is the determiner and food is a singular noun

because of the missing s ending.

D N D N

8. The women enjoyed the waltzes.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner, and women is a plural noun because of theplural spelling ( woman/women). The = (is) the determiner and

waltzes is a plural noun because of the es ending.


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D N D N

9. Some flies were on the tables.

Speaking = Some = (is) the determiner and lies is a plural noun because of the

plural determiner and the ies ending. The = (is) a determiner andtables a plural noun because of the s ending.

D N D N

10. The axes stood in the corner.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and axes a plural noun because of the esending. The = (is) the determiner and corner a singular noun because

of the missing s ending.

D N11. My teeth were clean.

Speaking = My = (is) the determiner and teeth is a plural noun because of itsform. (teeth/tooth)

N D N

12. Mary gave it to the children.

Speaking = Mary = (is) a singular noun because of its position as the subject. The(is) the determiner. Children = (is) a plural noun because of the ren

ending.

N D N

13. Classes passed in the hall.

Speaking = Classes = (is) a plural noun because of its position as subject and thees: ending. The = (is) the determiner and hall a singular noun

because of the missing s ending.

D N D N

14. The sheep are in the pasture.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and sheep = (is) a plural noun because ofthe plural verb usage (are).The = (is) the determiner and pasture a

singular noun because of the missing s ending.

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15. Churches are built yearly.

Speaking = Churches = (is) a plural noun because of its position as the subjectand the es ending.


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D N D N

16. The men are the bosses.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and men a plural noun because of its form

(man/men). The is the determiner and bosses a plural noun becauseof its es ending.

D N

17. His wishes came true.

Speaking = His = (is) the determiner and wishes a plural noun because of itsposition as subject and the es ending.

D N

18. Some ladies are waiting.Speaking = Some = (is) the determiner and ladies a plural noun because of itsposition and the ies ending.

N D N

19. John surrendered to his enemies.

Speaking = John is a noun because of its position as subject. His is thedeterminer and enemies a plural noun because of the ies ending.

D N D N

20. The citizens paid the taxes.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and citizens is a plural noun because of thes ending. The = (is) the determiner and taxes a plural noun because

of the s ending.


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UNIT 5 THE POSSESSIVE ENDING OF NOUNS

Poss. N N

2. John's sister came with us.Speaking = Johns = (is) a possessive noun because of the apostrophe s and

sister = (is) a noun signaled by the possessive noun Johns.

D Poss. N N

3. The men's hats were brown.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner. Mens = (is) a plural possessive nounbecause of the apostrophe - s and the ending s. Hats = (is) a plural

noun signaled by the possessive noun mens and the s ending.

Poss. N N

4. Explorers' maps are available.

Speaking = Explorers = (is) a possessive plural noun because of the apostropheand the ending s. Maps = (is) a plural noun signaled by the

possessive Explorers and the s ending.

N D Poss. N N

5. Joe pulled the pony's mane.

Speaking = Joe = (is) a noun because of its position as subject. The is thedeterminer and ponys a possessive noun because of the apostrophe

s. Mane is a noun signaled by the possessive ponys.

D N Poss. N N

6. The class read Dickens' prose.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and class the noun. Dickens = (is) apossessive noun because of the apostrophe s. Prose = (is) a noun

signaled by the possessive Dickens.

D Poss. N

7. The mothers' tea lasted long.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and mothers a plural possessive nounbecause of the apostrophe and the s ending.


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Poss. N N D N

8. Tim's pencil is on the desk.

Speaking = Tims = (is) a possessive noun because of the apostrophe s. Pencil is

a noun signaled by the possessive noun Tims. The = (is) adeterminer and desk a singular noun.

D N Poss. N N

9. Each class read the author's book.

Speaking = Each= (is) the determiner and class is the noun. Authors = (is) apossessive noun because of the apostrophe s, and book = (is) a noun

signaled by the possessive authors.

D N Poss. N N10. Some men pushed Jim's car.

Speaking = Some = (is) the determiner and men the plural noun because of theplural form. Jims = (is) a possessive noun because of the apostrophe

s. Car = (is) a noun signaled by the possessive Jims.

D N Poss. N N

11. Our home is near Jack's house.

Speaking = Our = (is) the determiner and home the noun. Jacks = (is) a

possessive noun because of the apostrophe s. House = (is) a nounsignaled by the possessive Jacks.

D N Poss. N N

12. Any boy would like Tom's bike.

Speaking = Any = (is) the determiner and boy the noun. Tomes = (is) apossessive noun because of the apostrophe. Bike = (is) a noun

signaled by the possessive Toms.

D N Poss. N N

13. That animal is Joan's cat.

Speaking = That = (is) the determiner and animal the noun. Joans = (is) apossessive because of the apostrophe s. Cat = (is) a noun signaled by

the possessive Joans.


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Poss. N N D N

14. Sally's picture is on the wall.

Speaking = Sallys = (is) a possessive non because of the apostrophe s. Picture

= (is) a noun signaled by the possessive Sallys. The = (is) thedeterminer and wall a noun signaled by the determiner.

D Poss. N N

15. The man's wife is here.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner. Mans is a possessive noun because of theapostrophe s. Wife = (is) the noun signaled by the possessive

mans.

D N Poss. N N16. Some girls rode in Jerry's boat.

Speaking = Some = (is) the determiner and girls a plural noun because of the sending. Jerrys = (is) a possessive noun because fo the apostrophe s.

Boat = (is) a noun because of the possessive Jerrys.

D N Poss. N N

17. My father borrowed Tom's ladders.

Speaking = My = (is) the determiner and father the noun. Toms = (is) a

possessive noun and ladders a plural noun because of the s endingand signaled by the possessive Toms.

Poss. N N D N

18. Harry's brother came with the men.

Speaking = Harrys = (is) a possessive noun because of the apostrophe s.Brother = (is) a noun signaled by the possessive Harrys. The = (is)

the determiner and men is a plural noun because of its form.

(man/men)

D Poss. N N D N

19. The children's wagons were on the street.

Speaking = The = (is) the determiner and childrens a possessive noun because ofthe apostrophe s. Wagons = (is) a plural noun because of the s

ending, and signaled by the possessive childrens. The = (is) the

determiner and street is the noun.


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D N Poss. N N

20. Our plans are based on Jack's ideas.

Speaking = Our = (is) the determiner and plans a plural noun because of the

ending. Jacks = (is) a possessive noun because of the apostrophe s.Ideas = (is) a plural noun because of the s ending, and signaled by

the possessive Jacks.


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UNIT 6 NOUN SUFFIXES

D N

2. The singerpleased nearly everyone.

Speaking = Singer is a noun because of the determiner the and the suffix er

D N D N

3. The author was a humorist.

Speaking = Author is a noun because of the determiner The. Humor is a nounbecause of the determiner a and the suffix ist.

D N N

4. The Russians practice Communism.Speaking = Russians is a noun because of the determiner The. Communism is a

noun because of the suffix ism.

D N

5. His weaknessis evident.

Speaking = Weakness is a noun because of the suffix ness and its position asthe subject.

D N

6. The preacherwas very unhappy.

Speaking = Preacher is a noun because of the determiner The and the suffixer.

D N

7. Some differences are obvious.

Speaking = Differences is a noun because of its position as the subject and the

suffix ence.It is signaled by the determiner Some.

D N

8. His criticismseems unjust.

Speaking = Criticism is a noun because of its position as the subject, the suffixism, and signaled by the determiner His.


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D N N

9. The soldiers were terrorists.

Speaking = Soldiers is a noun because of its position as subject and the

determiner The. Terrorists is a noun because of the suffix ist.

D N

10. The argumentappeared useless.

Speaking = Argument is a noun because of its position as subject, the suffixment, and the determiner The

N N

11. Some people appreciate your kindness.

Speaking = People is a noun because of its position as the subject. Kindness is anoun because ofthe suffix ness.

D N D N

12. Those officers caught the gangster.

Speaking = Officers is a noun because of its position as subject and thedeterminer Those. Gangster is a noun signaled by the determiner

the and the suffix ster.

D N

13. My assistantwill help you.

Speaking = Assistant is a noun because of its position as subject, the determinerMy, and the suffix ant.

D N D N

14. The man is a pantomimic.

Speaking = Man is a noun because of its position as the subject and the

determiner The. Pantomimic is a noun because of the determinera and the suffix ic.

D N N

15. Some annoyances bother the boys.

Speaking = Annoyances is a plural noun because of its position as the subject, heplural determiner Some, the s ending, and the suffix ance. Boys

a plural noun signaled by the determiner the and the s ending.


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D N

16. His neatnesswas appreciated.

Speaking = Neatness is a noun because of its position as the subject, the

determiner His, and the suffix ness.

D N N

17. Her sister ate a spoonful.

Speaking = Sister is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled bythe determiner Her. Spoonful is a noun because of the determiner

a and the suffix ful.

D N D N

18. Your judgmentwill help the plan.Speaking = Judgment is a noun because of its position as the subject, the

determiner Your, and the suffix ment. Plan is a noun signaled by

the determiner the.

D N N

19. The girls studied our government.

Speaking = Girls is a plural noun because of the s ending, its position as thesubject, and signaled by the determiner The. Government is a noun

because of the suffix ment.

D N

20. One differenceseemed clear.

Speaking = Difference is a noun because of the suffix ence, its position as thesubject, and signaled by the determiner One.


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Summary

Noun Signals

1. In basic sentences only, determiners tell us that the word following = a noun.

2. A noun will often occupy the subject position in a basic sentence.

3. Plural endings like s, es, and en often signal nouns,

4. An apostrophe () or apostrophe - s (s) = a signal for a possessive noun.

5. Noun suffixes often signal nouns.

6. Although we have had no unit on this, remember that capitalized words also indicate

nouns.

Can you identify the nouns in the following nonsense sentences?

1. His fomps are by the tampster. Fomps / tampster

2. My libes walked over the turler. libes / turler

3. Some Moden gave me some roxes. Moden / roxes

4. Neither mabes are for either dirgdom. mabes / dirgdom

5. Our dasks seem near the enden. dasks / enden

6. Many moshences are by his stooner. Moshences / stooner


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7. The blibism kept their orgful. blibism / orgful

8. Her keepness is a frug. keepness / frug

9. That morko walked by Dirneys. morko / Dirneys

10. Several koobes told about a drup. koobes / drup

11. A minnikin fell by your scrops. minnikin / scrops

12. All baktion are in your cares. baktion / cares


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UNIT 8 IDENTIFYING SUBJECT PRONOUNS

D N D N Pron. D N

2. A girl sat on the swing. She sat on the swing.Speaking = Girl is a noun signaled but the determiner A and its position as the

subject. Swing is a noun signaled by the determiner the. She is a

pronoun replacing girl

D N Pron.

3. The dog was lazy. It was lazy.

Speaking = Dog is a noun because of its position and signaled by the determinerThe. It is a pronoun replacing dog.

D N Pron.

4. The boys left early. They left early.

Speaking = Boys is a plural noun because of its position and signaled by thedeterminer The and the sending s. They is the pronoun replacing

boys.

N D N Pron. D N

5. Sharon is my name. I am a girl.

Speaking = Sharon is a noun because of its position as the subject. Name is anoun signaled by the determiner my. I is a pronoun which replaces

the noun Sharon. Girl is a singular noun signaled by the determiner a.

D N D N Pron. D N

6. A woman sat on the chair. She sat on the chair.

Speaking = Woman is a singular noun signaled by the determiner A and itsposition

as the subject. Chair is a noun signaled by the determiner the. She is

a

pronoun replacing the nounwoman.

N D D N Pron. D N

7. My father helped the man. He helped the man.

Speaking = Father is a noun signaled by the determiner My and its position asthe subject. Man is a noun signaled by the determiner the. He is a

pronoun replacing the noun father.


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D N Pron.

8. The money is hidden. It is hidden.

Speaking = Money is a noun signaled by the determiner The and its position as

the subject. IT is a pronoun replacing the noun money.

D N D N Pron. D N

9. The items lay on the desk. They lay on the desk.

Speaking = Items is a plural noun signaled by the determiner The and itsposition as the subject and the s ending. They is a plural pronoun

replacing the plural noun items.

D N D N Pron. D N

10. My teacher came into the room. She came into the room.Speaking = Teacher is a noun signaled by the determiner My and its position

as the subject . She is a pronoun replacing the noun teacher.

D N D N Pron. D N

11. The water dripped for an hour. It dripped for an hour.

Speaking = Water is a noun signaled by the determiner The and its positionas the subject . It is a pronoun replacing the noun water.

N D N Pron. D N

12. Joyce is my name. I am a girl.

Speaking = Joyce is a noun because of its position as the subject. Name is a nounsignaled but the determiner my. I is a pronoun replacing the noun

Joyce.Girl is a noun signaled by the determiner a.

N D N Pron. N

13. Your name is John. You are John.

Speaking = Name is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled bythe determiner Your. John is a noun because it is a name. You is a

pronoun replacing name.

D N D N Pron. D N

14. Some cars ran off the road. They ran off the road.

Speaking = Cars is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaledby the determiner Some. They is a noun replacing cars.


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UNIT 9 Identifying object pronouns

D N Pron.2. The ball hit him.

Speaking = Ball is a noun signaled by the determiner The and its position as thesubject. Him is an object pronoun.

Pron. Pron. D N

3. We met them at the park.

Speaking = We is a subject pronoun because of its position. Them is an objectpronoun because of its position. Park is a noun signaled by the

determiner the.

. D N Pron.

4. The crowds applauded us.

Speaking = Crowds is a plural subject pronoun because of its position as thesubject, the s ending, and signaled by the determiner The. Us is an

object pronoun because of its position.

N Pron. D N

5. Ellen saw me at the movie.

Speaking = Ellen is a noun because of its position as the subject. Me is an objectpronoun because of its position. Movie is a noun signaled by the

determiner the.

Pron. Pron.

6. His acts displeased me.

Speaking = His is the subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Me isan object pronoun because of its position.

N Pron. D N7. Tom took him to the movie.

Speaking = Tomis a noun because of its position as the subject. Him is anobject pronoun because of its position. Movie is a noun signaled by

the determiner the.


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Pron. Pron. D N

8. I saw them at the game.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Them is

an object pronoun because its position. Game is a noun signaled bythe determiner the.

N Pron. D N

9. John sold us a ticket.

Speaking = John is a noun because of its position as the subject. Us is an objectpronoun because of its position as the object. Ticket is a noun

signaled by the determiner a.

Pron. Pron. D N10. She gave me some paper.

Speaking = She is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Me isan object pronoun because of its position as the object. Paper is a

noun signaled by the determiner some.

Pron. Pron.

11. It flew under him.

Speaking = It is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Him is anobject pronoun because of its position as the object.

Pron. Pron.

12. They laughed at her.

Speaking = They is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Heris an object pronoun because of its position as the object.

Pron. Pron. D N

13. You showed me your book.Speaking = You is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Me is

an object pronoun because of its position as the object. Book is a

noun signaled by the determiner your.

N Pron. D N

14. The grocer sold me a steak.

Speaking = Grocer is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled bythe determiner The . Me is an object pronoun because of its

position as the object. Steak is a noun signaled by the determiner a.


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Pron. Pron.

15. He sat by me.

Speaking = He is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Me is

an object pronoun because of its position as the object.

Pron. Pron.

16. She pushed us.

Speaking = She is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Us isan object pronoun because of its position as the object.

Pron. Pron.

17. It is for him.

Speaking = It is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Him is anobject pronoun because of its position as the object.

Pron. Pron.

18. We ran after them.

Speaking = We is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Themis an object pronoun because of its position as the object.

Pron. Pron.

19. I told him about it.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. It is anobject pronoun because of its position as the object.

D N Pron.

20. The picture looks like her.

Speaking = Picture is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaledby the determiner The . Her is an object pronoun because of its

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UNIT 10 Determiner OR Indefinite pronoun

D N D N IP D N

3. Many children like a circus. Many like a circus.Speaking = Children is a plural noun because of its position and form

(child/children), and signaled by the determiner Many. Circus is a

noun signaled by the determiner a. Many is an indefinite subject

pronoun because it is used alone and its position as the subject.

D N IP

4. Any day is satisfactory. Any will do.

Speaking = Day is a noun because of its position as the subject and the

determiner any. Any is an indefinite subject pronoun because of itsposition as the subject and it is used alone.

D N D N IP D N

5. One person lay on the floor. One lay on the floor.

Speaking = Person is a noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer One. One is an indefinite subject pronoun because of

its position as the subject and it is used alone.

D N Pron. IP Pron.6. Some boys helped us. Some helped us.

Speaking = Boys is a noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer Some. Us is an object pronoun because of its position

as the object. Some is an indefinite pronoun because of its position as

the subject and it is used alone.

D N N IP N

7. Few people attended the game. Few attended the game.

Speaking = People is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled byThe determiner Few. Game is a noun signaled by the determiner

the. Few is an indefinite pronoun because of its position as the

subject and it is used alone.

D N IP

8. Both bats were broken. Both were broken.

Speaking = Bats is a noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer Both. Both is an indefinite pronoun because of its

position as the subject and it is used alone.


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D N IP

9. Some houses were painted. Some were painted.

Speaking = Houses is a noun because of its position as the subject and the

determiner Some. Some is an indefinite subject pronoun becauseof its position as the subject and it is used alone.

D N D N IP D N

10. Two balls floated on the water. Two floated on the water.

Speaking = Balls is a noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer Two. Two is an indefinite pronoun because of its


D N IP

11. Each child walked in line. Each walked in line.

Speaking = Child is a noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer Each. Each is an indefinite pronoun because of its


D N D N IP D N

12. Many fans were at the game. Many were at the game.

Speaking = Fans is a noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer Many. Game is a noun signaled by the determiner the.

Many is an indefinite pronoun because of its position as the subject

and it is used alone.

D N D N IP D N

13. Some birds were on the lawn. Some were on the lawn.

Speaking = Birds is a noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer Some. Some is an indefinite pronoun because of its


D N IP

14. Any reading appears satisfactory. Any appears satisfactory.

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D N IP

15. Neither boy tried hard. Neither tried hard.

Speaking = Boy is a noun because of its position as the subject and the

determiner Neither. Neither is an indefinite pronoun because of itsposition as the subject and it is used alone.

D N IP

16. Another plane crashed. Another crashed.

Speaking = Plane is a noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer Another. Another is an indefinite subject pronoun

because of its position as the subject and it is used alone.

D N N IP N17. All cats are animals. All are animals.

Speaking = Cats is a plural noun because of its position as the subject and thedeterminer All, and the s ending. Animals is a plural noun

because of its position as the object and the s ending. All is an

indefinite pronoun because of its position as the subject and it is used

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UNIT 11 Determiner or Demonstrative pronoun

D N DP

3. These pencils are sharp. These are sharp.

Speaking = Pencils is a plural noun signaled by the plural determiner These andthe s ending. These is a demonstrative pronoun because of its

position and it is used alone.

D N D N DP

4. That road has many bumps. That is very true.

Speaking = Road is a noun signaled by the determiner That. Bumps is a pluralnoun, because of the plural determiner many and the s ending.

That is a demonstrative pronoun because of its position and it is used

alone.

D N Pron. DP Pron.

5. This coat is mine. This is mine.

Speaking = Coat is a noun signaled by the determiner This and the. Mine is anobject pronoun because of its position as the object. This is a

demonstrative pronoun because of its position and it is used alone.

D N DP

6. Those apples appear spoiled. Those appear spoiled.

Speaking = Apples is a plural noun signaled by the plural determiner Those andthe s ending. Those is a demonstrative pronoun because of its


D N D N DP D N

7. This lake has many fish. This is my ball.

Speaking = Lake is a noun signaled by the determiner This. Fish is a plural noun

signaled by the determiner many. This is a demonstrative pronounbecause of its position and it is used alone. Ball is a noun signaled by

the determiner my.

D N DP

8. Those buildings are tall. Those are really tall.

Speaking = Buildings is a plural noun signaled by the plural determiner Thoseand the s ending. Those is a demonstrative pronoun because of its



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D N DP

9. That picture is unusual. That is unusual.

Speaking = Picture is a noun signaled by the determiner That. That is a

demonstrative pronoun because of its position and it is used alone.

D N DP

10. These books are dusty. These are dusty.

Speaking = Books is a plural noun signaled by the plural determiner These andthe s ending. These is a demonstrative pronoun because of its


D N DP

11. Those dresses are too large. Those are too large.Speaking = Dresses is a plural noun signaled by the plural determiner Those and

the s ending. Those is a demonstrative pronoun because of its


D N DP D N

12. That movie was good. That is my house.

Speaking = Move is a noun signaled by the determiner That. That is ademonstrative pronoun because of its position and it is used alone.

House is a noun because of the determiner my.

D N DP

13. This page is torn. This is torn.

Speaking = Page is a noun signaled by the determiner This ending. This is ademonstrative pronoun because of its position and it is used alone.


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Part II Verbs

Identifying Verbs (1)

Pron.V Pron. N

2. I go with him on Monday.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun because of its position. Go is the verb.

Him is an objective pronoun. Monday is a noun because of its

position is the object.

D N V

3. The boy throws well.

Speaking = Boy is a noun because of its position and signaled by the determinerThe. Throws is the verb.

N V N D N

4. Jane buys candy at the store.

Speaking = Jane is a noun because of its position. Buys is the verb. Candy is anoun because of its position as object. Store is a noun signaled by the

determiner the.

Pron.V Pron. N

5. I do my work carefully.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun. Do is the verb. My is an object pronounsignaling work which is the noun.

N V Pron N

6. Jerry does his work well.

Speaking = Jerry is a noun because of its position as the subject. Does is the verb.His is an object pronoun signaling the noun work.

Pron. V Pron. D N7. You give me that book.

Speaking = You is a subject pronoun. Give is the verb. Me is an object pronoun.Book is a noun signaled by the determiner that.


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N V N Pron. N

8. Tom grows apples on his farm.

Speaking = Tom is a noun because of its position as the subject. Grows is the verb.

Apples is a noun because of its position as the object. His is an objectpronoun signaling farm the noun.

D N V D N

9. The sun rises each morning.

Speaking = Sun is a noun because of its position as the subject signaled by thedeterminer The. Rises is the verb. Morning is a noun because of its

position as the object signaled by the determiner each.

Pron. V Pron. N

10. We write to them on Tuesday.

Speaking = We is a subject pronoun because of its position. Write is the verb.Them is an object pronoun because of its position as the object.

Tuesday is noun because of its position as object.

Pron. V Pron. N D N

11. I see your ball on the field.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. See is the

verb. Ball is an object signaled by the determiner your. Field is anoun signaled by the determiner the.

D N V D N

12 A deer walks near the fence.

Speaking = Deer is a noun because of its position and signaled by the determinerA. Walks is the verb. Fence is a noun because of its position as the

object and signaled by the determiner the.

D N V13. Each boy sings well.

Speaking = Boy is a noun position as the subject signaled by the determinerEach. Sings is the verb.

Pron. N V D N

14. Her brother walks by the church.

Speaking = Brother is a noun because of its position as the subject signaled bythe pronoun Her. Walks is the verb. Church is a noun because of its

position as the object signaled by the determiner the.


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Pron. N V

15. My dog barks loudly.

Speaking = Dog is a noun because of its position as the subject signaled by the

pronoun My. Barks is the verb.

Pron. V D N

16. She tells that story.

Speaking = She is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Tells isthe verb. Story is a noun because of its position as the object signaled

by the determiner that.

D N V

17. That man plays hard.Speaking = Man is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled by

the determiner That. Plays is the verb.

Pron. V N

18. I like pop.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Like is theverb. Pop is a noun because of its position as the object.

Pron. V D N19. We enjoy each meal.

Speaking =We is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. Enjoy isthe verb. Meal is a noun signaled by the determiner each and its

position as the object.

D N V

20. Most children eat slowly.

Speaking = Children is a noun signaled by the determiner Most, and because of

its position as the subject. Eat is the verb.


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DirectionsSee if you can find six verbs to fill the position of the blank in this sentence.

I __eat________ candy.

I __make________ candy.

I __buy________ candy.

I __love________ candy.

I __form________ candy.

I __throw________ candy.


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UNIT 2 Identifying Verbs (2) (The past tense)

Pron. V-ed D N

2. He broke the window.Speaking = He = a subject pronoun, broke a past tense verb, window a noun

signaled by the determiner the.

D N V-ed D N

3. A bee stung the man.

Speaking = A = a determiner, bee a noun, stung a past tense verb, man a nounsignaled by the determiner the.

N V-ed D N

4. Father bought a tire.

Speaking = Father =a noun because of its position as the subject, bought a pasttense verb, and tire is a noun signaled by the determiner a.

D N V-ed D N

5. The fielder caught the ball.

Speaking = The = a determiner, fielder a noun, caught is a past tense verb, ball a

noun because of the determiner the.

D N V-ed D N

6. Each child drew a picture.

Speaking = Each = a determiner, child a noun, drew is a past tense verb, picture isa noun because of the determiner a.

Pron.V-edD N

7. I ate the cake.

Speaking = I =a subject pronoun, ate a past tense verb, cake is a noun signaledby the determiner the.

N V-ed D N

8. Jerry fell into the puddle.

Speaking = Jerry = a noun because of its position, fell is a past tense verb, andpuddle is a noun signaled by the determiner the.


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D N V-ed

9. Some players fought hard.

Speaking = Some = a determiner, players a plural noun because of its position

and the ending s, fought is a past tense verb.

D N V-ed D N

10. Most people gave a lot.

Speaking = Most = a determiner, people a noun, gave a past tense verb, lot is anoun signaled by the determiner a.

D N V-ed D N

11. A ship went by the pier.

Speaking = A = a determiner, ship a noun, went a past tense verb, pier a nounsignaled by the determiner the.

D N V-ed

12. Many flowers grew slowly.

Speaking = Many = is a determiner, flowers a noun, grew is a past tense verb.

Pron. V-ed D N

13. We hopped up the steps.Speaking = We = is a subject pronoun, hopped a past tense verb, step sis a noun


Pron. V-ed D N

14. I knew the poem well.

Speaking =I = a subject pronoun, knew a past tense verb, poem a nounsignaled by the determiner the.

N V-ed D N15. John lay there an hour.

Speaking = John= ship a noun because of its position as subject, lay a past tenseverb, hour a noun signaled by the determiner an.

Pron. V-ed D N

16. She rose from the bed.

Speaking = She= a subject pronoun, rose a past tense verb, bed a nounsignaled by the determiner the.


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D N V-ed D N

17. Several students knew about it.

Speaking = Several= a determiner, students a noun, knew a past tense verb, it a

noun signaled by the determiner about.

Pron. V-ed Pron. D N

18. They showed us the pictures.

Speaking = They= a subject pronoun, showed a past tense verb, us an objectpronoun, pictures a noun signaled by the determiner the.

D N V-ed D N

19. The boys swam to the dock.

Speaking = The= a determiner, boys a noun, swam a past tense verb, dock a nounsignaled by the determiner the.

Pron. V-ed D N

20. They bought the house.

Speaking = They= a subject pronoun, bought a past tense verb, house a nounsignaled by the determiner the.


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UNIT 2 Identifying Verbs (Determining the present/past tense)

V-ed = past

2. Grace wore a hat.

V = present

3. Grace wears a hat.

V = present

4. I get up early.

V-ed = past

5. I got up early.

V = present

6. She springs to the saddle.

V-ed = past

7. She sprang to the saddle.

V = present

8. Most parents pay taxes.

V-ed = past

9. Most parents paid taxes

V = present

10. Each boy wants the bicycle.

V-ed = past

11. Each boy wanted the bicycle.

V-ed = past

12. A thief stole the money.

V = past

13. He tries hard.

V-ed = past

14. Judy took the bus this morning.


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V = present

15. We dive with glee.

V-ed= past

16. We dived with glee.

V-ed = past

17. Tom took the car that night.

V = present

18. Tom takes it each day.

V-ed = past19. Tom took it each day.

V = past

20. A thief steals the money.


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UNIT 3 Identifying Verbs (3) (Auxiliary Verbs)

Pron. Aux.V V

2. She can sing very well.Speaking = She is a subject pronoun, and can sing is a verb phrase.

N Aux. V V-ed D N

3. Mother has bought the hat.

Speaking = Mother is a noun because of its position as the subject. has boughtis a verb phrase, and hat a noun signaled by the determiner the.

D N Aux. V V Pron.

4. The boy might catch us.Speaking = Boy is a noun because of its position as the subject signaled by the

determiner The. might catch is a verb phrase, and us an object

pronoun.

D N Aux. V V

5. Each boy does try hard.

Speaking = Boy is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled bythe determiner Each. does try is a verb phrase.

D N Aux. V V D N

6. The boys should draw the pictures.

Speaking = Boys is a plural noun because of its position as the subject, signaled bythe determiner The, and the s ending. should draw is a verb

phrase, and pictures a plural noun signaled by the determiner the

and the s ending.

Pron. Aux.V V D N

7. He will eat the salad.Speaking = He is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. will eat

is a verb phrase, and salad a noun signaled by the determiner the.

D N Aux.V V Pron.

8. The men will hear us.

Speaking = Men is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled bythe determiner the. will heart is a verb phrase, and us an object

pronoun because if its position.


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N. Aux. V V D N

9. Sandy may know about the plans.

Speaking = Sandy is a noun because of its position as the subject. may know is a

verb phrase, and plans a plural noun signaled by the s ending anddeterminer the.

Pron. Aux. V V D N

10. I can prove that story.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. canprove is a verb phrase, and story a noun signaled by the determiner

that.

D N. Aux. V V

11. Most children must rise early.

Speaking = Children is a plural noun because of its position as the subject and itsform (child/children).must rise is a verb phrase.

Pron. Aux. V V D N

12. We shall tear the paper.

Speaking = We is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. shalltear is a verb phrase. Paper is a noun signaled by the determiner

the.

N Aux. V V D N

13. Joe might write the letter.

Speaking = Joe is a noun because of its position as the subject. might write is averb phrase, and letter a noun signaled by the determiner the.

N Aux. V V D N

14. Chris did write the letter.

Speaking = Chris is a noun because of its position as the subject. did write is averb phrase, and letter a noun signaled by the determiner the.

Pron Aux. V V D N

15. We shall eat our lunch.

Speaking = We is a noun because of its position as the subject. shall eat is averb phrase, and lunch a noun signaled by the determiner our.


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N Aux. V V N

16. Tom will sing for us.

Speaking = Tom is a noun because of its position as the subject. will sing is a

verb phrase, and us an object pronoun.

Pron. Aux. V V-ed N

17. They have played all morning.

Speaking = They is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. haveplayed is a past tense verb phrase signaled by the ed ending.

Morning is a noun because of its position as the object.

D N Aux. V V

18. The skies could clear soon.Speaking = Skies is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled by

the determiner The.could clear is a verb phrase.

D N Aux.V V Pron.

19. Our parents would want it.

Speaking = Parents is a plural noun because of its position as the subject, the sending, and signaled by the determiner Our. would want is a verb

phrase, and it an object pronoun.

Pron. Aux. V V D N

20. We shall avoid the problem.

Speaking = We is a subject pronoun because of its position as the subject. shallavoid is a verb phrase, and problem a noun signaled by the

determiner the.


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UNIT 4 Identifying Verbs (4)

D N V-en D N

2. The men have taken their cars.

Speaking = Men is a noun indicated by the determinerThe, its form (man/men)and its position as subject,have taken is a past participle. Cars is aplural noun indicated by the determiner their and the s ending.

Pron. V D N

3. He has the pencil.

Speaking =He is a subject pronoun indicated by its position,has is apresenttense verb. Pencilis a noun indicated by the determiner the.

Pron. V-en D N

4. He has taken the pencil.

Speaking =He is a subject pronoun indicated by its position,has taken is apastparticiple. Pencilis a noun indicated by the determiner the.

N V D N

5. Jim has the letter.

Speaking =Jim is a noun indicated by its position,has is apresent tenseverb. Letteris a noun indicated by the determiner the.

N V-en D N

6. Jim has written the letter.

Speaking =Jim is a noun indicated by its position,has written is apastparticiple. Letteris a noun indicated by the determiner the.

D N V D N

7. Some boys have the prize.

Speaking =Boys is noun indicated by its position signaled by the determiner

Some.has is apresent tense verb. Prize is a noun indicated by thedeterminer the.

D N V-en D N

8. Some boys have taken the prize.

Speaking =Boys is noun indicated by its position signaled by the determinerSome.has taken is apast participle. Prize is a noun indicated bythe determiner the.


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D N V D N

9. Each child has a book.

Speaking =Child is a noun indicated by its position and signaled by the

determiner Each,has is apresent tense verb. Bookis a nounindicated by the determiner a.D N V-en D N

10. Each child has read a book.

Speaking =Child is a noun indicated by its position and signaled by thedeterminer Each,has read is apast participle. Bookis a nounindicated by the determiner a.

D N V D N

11. A man has the key.

Speaking = Man is a noun indicated by its position and signaled by the determinerA,has is apresent tense verb. Keyis a noun indicated by thedeterminer the.

D N V-en D N

12. A man has taken the key.

Speaking = Man is a noun indicated by its position and signaled by the determinerA,has is apast participle. Keyis a noun indicated by thedeterminer the.

A Little Change --- Dont get confusedN V

2. Joy does try hard.

Speaking =Joy is a noun because of its position as the subject. Does is apresenttense verb.

D N V D N

3. The men do the chores well.

Speaking = Men is a plural noun because of the s ending, its position, and thedeterminer The. Do is a present tense verb. Chores is a noun


D N N-Aux V

4. The men do leave early.

Speaking =Men is a plural noun because of the s ending, its position, and thedeterminer The. Do is a noun-auxiliary. Leave is the present tense

verb.


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Pron. V-ed D N

5. I did the lesson easily.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun because of its position. Did is a past tense verb.

Lesson is a noun signaled by the determiner the.

Pron. V-ed D N

6. I did learn the lesson.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun because of its position. Did is a past tense verb.Lesson is a noun signaled by the determiner the.

N V D N

7. June does the laundry.

Speaking = June is a noun because of its position. Does is a present tense verb.Laundry is a noun signaled by the determiner the.

N N-Aux V D N

8. June does rinse the clothes.

Speaking = June is a noun because of its position. Does is a noun auxiliary andrinse a present tense verb. Clothes is a plural noun signaled by the

determiner the and the s ending.

D N V D N

9. Several boys do the work.

Speaking =Boys is a plural noun because of its position and the s ending. Do is apresent tense verb. Work is a noun signaled by the determiner

the.

D N N-Aux V D N

10. Several boys do loaf in the hall.

Speaking = Boys is a plural noun because of its position, signaled by thedeterminer Several, and the s ending. Do is a noun auxiliary, and

loaf a present tense verb. Hall is a noun signaled by the determiner

the.

D N N-Aux V D N

11. Many birds did fly over the house.

Speaking = Birds is a plural noun because of its position, signaled by thedeterminer Many, and the s ending. Did is a noun auxiliary in the

past tense, and fly a present tense verb. House is a noun signaled by

the determiner the.


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UNIT 5 Identifying Verbs (5) (Be + V + ing)

D N Be N

3. The boy is Tom.

Speaking = Boy is a noun because of its position and signaled by the determinerThe. Tom is a noun because of its position as the subject.

. D N Be+V+ing D N

4. The boy is walking by the house

Speaking = Boy is a noun because of its position and signaled by the determinerThe.is walking is a present participle verb phrase. Tom is a noun

because of its position as the subject.

Pron. Be D N5. You are in my seat.

Speaking = You is a subject pronoun. Are is a present tense of the verb to be.Seat is a noun because of its position as the subject signaled by the

determiner my.

Pron. Be+V+ing D N

6. You are sitting in my seat.

Speaking = You is a subject pronoun. are sitting is a present tense verb phrase.

Seat is a noun because of its position as the object signaled by thedeterminer my.

Pron. Be

7. He was cold.

Speaking = He is a subject pronoun. Was is the past tense of the verb to be.

Pron. Be+V+ing D N

8. He was buying a hat.

Speaking = He is a subject pronoun. was buying is a past tense verb phrase. Hat

is a noun because of its position as the subject and signaled by thedeterminer a.

D N Be D N

9. The men were in the garage.

Speaking = Men is a noun because of its position and signaled by the determinerThe. Were is the past tense of the verb to be. Garage is a noun



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D N Be+V+ing D N10. The men were going into the house.

Speaking = Men is a noun because of its position and signaled by the determinerThe. were going is a past tense verb phrase. House is a noun


Pron. Be D N

11. I am a teacher.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun. Am is the present tense of the verb to be.Teacher is a noun signaled by the determiner a.

Pron. Be+V+ing D N

12. I am teaching you English.

Speaking = I is a subject pronoun. am teaching is the present tense verb phrase.English is a noun signaled by the determiner you.

Pron. Be D N

13. He is my friend.

Speaking = He is a subject pronoun because of its position. is a present verbtense, of the verb to be. Friend is a noun signaled by the determiner

my and its position as the object.

Pron. Be+V+ing Pron.

14. He is helping me.

Speaking = He is a subject pronoun because of its position. is helping a presenttense verb phrase, of the verb to be. Me is an object pronoun

because of its position as the object.

Pron. Be D N

15. We are in the house.

Speaking = We is a subject pronoun because of its position. Are is a present tense

verb. House is a noun because of its position signaled by the

determiner the.

Sometimes we use other helpers with be.

D N Have+Be+V+ing D N

2. The men have been going each day.


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4. Some boys had been trying for an hour.

Pron. N.aux Have+Be+V+ing5. They could have been trying too hard.

N Have+Be+V+ing Pron. D N

6. John has been giving me some help.

D N Have+Be+V+ing

7. The divers will be leaving now.

D N Have+Be+V+ing

8. Some pupils have been talking.

D N Have+Be+V-ed+ing N

9. Several girls had been drawing all period.

D Have+Be+V+ing Pron. D N

10. She has been telling us about it.

D N-aux Have+Be+V+ing

11. You might have been going by now.

Pron. Have+Be+V-ed+ing D N

12. They had been singing the song.

D N Have+Be+V-ed+ing D N

13. Our dogs had been taking the meat.

Pron. N-aux Have+Be+V+ing Pron. D N

14. I could have been telling you a lie.

Pron. Have+Be+V+ing D N

15. He has been laying the bricks.

N Have+Be+V+ing D N

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Try to identify the verb forms in the sentences below. Draw a line to the correct form to match the

symbol.

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1. Jim sings well. V-ed

2. Jim sang well Aux.V

3. Jim can sing well. Have+en

4. Jim has sung well V

5. Jim does sing well. Be+V+ing

6. Jim is singing well. Have+Be+V+ing

7. Jim has been singing well. Aux.V

D N V-ed D N

8. The boys played for an hour.

Pron. V

9. He bowls frequently.

Pron. V-aux V

10. We shall walk rapidly.

N Be+V+ing D N

11. Jean is trying the problem.

Pron. V-aux V D N

12. He did want the present.

N V-aux +V-ed D N

13. Harry has drowned the ants.

Pron. V-aux +V

14. You may go now.

D N V-ed N Pron.

15. Our parents gave it to us.

Pron. V D N

16. I write every day

Pron. V17. She smiles often.


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Pron.Be+V+ing D N

18. I am writing the paper now.

N Have+Be+V+ing

19. Jerry has been going too.

Pron. V-aux.

20. You do talk quite loud.

Pron. V D N

21. He was my friend.

Pron. V D N

22. We have the supplies.

Pron. Have+V-en D N

23. They have ridden the horse.

D N Be+V+ing

24. Our helpers are stopping now.


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Part IIIPrepositions


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Unit 1 IDENTIFYING PREPOSITIONS

sub. V-ed

2. He jumped over the log.Speaking = He is a simple subject pronoun, jumped is a past tense verb, and over

the log is a prepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed3. The book dropped on the floor.

Speaking = Book is the simple subject signaled by The, dropped is a past tenseverb, and on the floor a prepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed4. He sang for me.

Speaking = He is a simple subject pronoun, sang is a past tense verb, and for meis a prepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed5. Harry drove into the garage.

Speaking = Harry is a simple subject, drove is a past tense verb, and into thegarage is a prepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed6. Judy sat near us.

Speaking = Judy is a simple subject, sat is a past tense verb, and near us isa prepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed7. We dove off the board.

Speaking = We is a simple subject pronoun, jumped is a past tense verb, and offthe board a prepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed8. They fought for their liberty.

Speaking = He is a simple subject pronoun, jumped is a past tense verb, and fortheir liberty a prepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed9. She smiled at him.

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sub. V-ed10. The men walked for hours.

Speaking = Men is a simple subject, walked is a past tense verb, and for hours a

prepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed11. The boy with the candy was happy.

Speaking = Boy is a simple subject, was is a past tense verb, and with the candyis a prepositional phrase.

sub. V12. The house near us is old.

Speaking = House is a simple subject, is a present tense verb, and near us aprepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed13. The facts of the matter were obvious.

Speaking = Facts is a simple subject, were is a past tense verb, and of the matterprepositional phrase.

sub. V-ed14. A deer stood amid the trees.

Speaking = Deer is a simple subject signaled by A, stood is a past tense verb,and amid the trees a prepositional phrase.

sub. V15. That road beyond us is long.

Speaking = Road is a simple subject signaled by That, beyond us aprepositional phrase, is a present tense verb.

sub. Be +V-ed+ ing16. Several boys were missing from school.

Speaking = Boys is a simple plural subject signaled by Several, were missing is ato be past tense verb plus ing, and from school is a



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sub. V-ed17. The robin in the nest flew away.

Speaking = Robin is a simple subject signaled by The, in the nest a

prepositional phrase, and flew is a past tense verb..

sub. V-ed18. The cover of the book was attractive.

Speaking = Cover is a simple subject, of the book a prepositional phrase, andwas a past tense verb. .


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Unit 2 More about PREPOSITIONS

Sub. V-ed P OP

2. They talked (to him).Speaking = They is the simple subject pronoun, talked the past tense verb, and

to him a prepositional phrase.

Sub. V-ed P OP

3. The boys left with Gary.

Speaking = Boys is the simple plural subject, left the past tense verb, and withGary a prepositional phrase.

Sub. V-ed P OP4. Some men laughed (at her).

Speaking = Men is the simple plural subject, laughed the past tense verb, and ather a prepositional phrase.

Sub. V-ed P OP

5. Each pole stood (near a house).

Speaking = Pole is the simple subject pronoun, stood the past tense verb, andnear a house a prepositional phrase.

Sub. V-ed P OP

6. Scott played (with Tom).

Speaking = Scott is the simple subject pronoun, played the past tense verb, andwith Tom him a prepositional phrase.

Sub. V-ed P OP

7. She walked (through the house).

Speaking = She is the simple subject pronoun, walked the past tense verb, and

through the house a prepositional phrase.

Sub. V-ed P OP

8. Ted ran through the store.

Speaking = They is the simple subject pronoun, talked the past tense verb, andto him a prepositional phrase.


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There may be more than one prepositional phrase in a sentence.

Sub. V-ed P OP P OP

2. They walked (over the hill) (to the mill).

Sub. V-ed P OP P OP

3. She sat (by me) (near the door).

Sub. V-ed P OP P OP P OP

4. Jim talked (to us) (from the front) (of the room).

Sub. V-ed P OP P OP

5. I left (for the game) (at dawn).

~~~Now look for compoundobjectsof the preposition.

Sub. V P OP OP

2. Jack went (with him and me).

Sub. V P OP OP

3. Mother looked (for shoes and a dress).

Sub. V P OP OP

4. He read (about cowboys and cattle).

Sub. V P OP OP

5. It depends (upon him and me).

Sub. V P OP OP

6. It looked (like rain or snow).

Sub. V P OP OP

7. We played against Tom and Bill.

Sub. V P OP OP

8. I sat behind Sue and Jane.


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In these sentences, watch forphrasal prepositions.

Sub. V-ed P OP

2. I did it in spite of her.

Sub. V-ed P OP

3. It happened because of him.

Sub. V-ed P OP

4. He went by means of a car.

Sub. V-ed P OP

5. They sat ahead of us.

Sub. V-ed P OP

6. We left in spite of the weather.


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Part IVAdjectives

andSentence Patterns


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Unit 1 IDENTIFYING THE ADJECTIVED N LV Adj.

2. The clouds (in the sky) are pretty.Speaking = Clouds is the plural subject signaled by The, are is the verb, in

the sky a prepositional phrase. Are is in our list followed by pretty,

which is a predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject

clouds.

Pron. LV Be+en Adj.

3. She has been quiet (for a minute).

Speaking = She is a subject pronoun, has been is the verb, and for a minute a

prepositional phrase. has been is in our list followed by quiet, whichis a predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject She.

Pron. V LV Adj.

4. It does smell good (to me).

Speaking = It is the subject pronoun, does smell is the verb phrase, and to mea prepositional phrase. Does smell is in our list followed by good,


It.

D N LV Adj.

5. The dress looks lovely (on you).

Speaking = Dress is the subject signaled by the, looks is the verb, and on youa prepositional phrase. Looks is in our list followed by pretty, which is

a predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject dress.

D N LV Adj.

6. That horn sounds awful (to us).Speaking = Horn is the subject signaled by That, sounds is the verb, and to

us a prepositional phrase. Sounds is in our list followed by awful,


That.


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Pron. Be Adj.

7. He will be good (for an hour).

Speaking = He is a subject pronoun, will be is the verb, and for an hour a

prepositional phrase. will be is in our list followed by good, which isa predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject clouds.

D N LV Adj.

8. The children are noisy.

Speaking = Children is the plural subject signaled by The, are is the verb. Areis in our list followed by pretty, which is a predicate adjective, which

helps us understand the subject children. There is no prepositional

phrase.

Note: Every sentence does not have a prepositional phrase

method to the sentences below.

D N LV-ed Adj.

9. The food (on the table) was delicious.

Speaking = Food is the subject signaled by The, was is the past tense verb,and on the table a prepositional phrase. Was is in our list followed

by delicious, which is a predicate adjective, which helps us understand

the subject food.

N LV Adj.

10. Tom is handsome.

Speaking = Tom is the subject, is the verb, Is is in our list followed byhandsome, which is a predicate adjective, which helps us understand

the subject Tom. There is no prepositional phrase.

D N LV Adj.11. The picture (on the wall) is pretty.

Speaking = Picture is the subject signaled by The, is the verb, and on the walla prepositional phrase. is is in our list followed by pretty, which is a

predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject picture.


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D N LV Adj.

12. The problems seem hard.

Speaking = Problems is the plural subject signaled by The, seem is the verb.

Seem is in our list followed by hard, which is a predicate adjective,which helps us understand the subject problems. There is no


N Be + en Adj.

13. Tommy has been ill (for a week).

Speaking = Tommy is the subject, has been is the verb, and for a week aprepositional phrase. has been is in our list followed by ill, which is a

predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject Tommy.

Pron. LV-ed Adj.

14. She remained quiet (during the class).

Speaking = She is the subject pronoun, remained is the past tense verb, duringthe class a prepositional phrase. Remained is in our list followed by

quiet, which is a predicate adjective, which helps us understand the

subject She.

Pron. LV Adj.

15. I feel good (in the morning).Speaking = I is the subject pronoun, feel is the verb, and in the morning a

prepositional phrase. Feel is in our list followed by good, which is a

predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject I.

D N LV Adj.

16. Some men look old (at thirty).

Speaking = Men is the plural subject signaled by Some, look is the verb, andat thirty a prepositional phrase. Look is in our list followed by old,


men.

D N LV Adj.

17. The problems could be hard (for us).

Speaking = Problems is the plural subject signaled by The, be is the verb, forus a prepositional phrase. Be is in our list followed by hard, which

is a predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject

problems.


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N LV-ed= Be + en Adj.

18. Joe had been noisy (in the room).

Speaking = Joe is the subject, had been is the past tense verb, in the room a

prepositional phrase. Had been is in our list followed by noisy, whichis a predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject Joe.

D N LV Adj.

19. Some girls appear selfish.

Speaking = Girls is the plural subject signaled by Some, appear is the verb.Appear is in our list followed by selfish, which is a predicate adjective

which, helps us understand the subject girls. There is no prepositional

phrase.

D N LV-ed Adj.

20. The boys continued confident.

Speaking = Boys is the plural subject signaled by The, continued is the pasttense verb. Continued is in our list followed by confident, which is a

predicate adjective, which helps us understand the subject boys.


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Unit 2 The Predicate Noun PatternSub. LV PN

2. The boy (on the raft) is Jerry.Speaking = Boy is the subject, is the verb, and on the raft a prepositional

phrase. Is is in the list of linking verbs and is followed by Jerry, a

predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject boy.

Sub. LV-ed PN

3. It was Judy (with me).

Speaking = It is the subject pronoun, was the verb, and with me aprepositional phrase. was is in the list oflinking verbs and is

followed by Judy, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to thesubject boy.

Sub. LV PN

4. Helen is the mother (in the play).

Speaking = Helen is the subject, is the verb, and in the play a prepositionalphrase. Is is in the list of linking verbs and is followed by mother, a

predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject Helen.

Sub. LV PN

5. That is Shirley (at the door).

Speaking = That is the subject, is the verb, and at the door a prepositionalphrase. Is is in the list of linking verbs and is followed by Shirley, a

predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject That.

Sub. LV+be PN

6. He will be the hero (of the hour).

Speaking = He is the subject, will be the verb, and of the hour a prepositionalphrase. Is is in the list of linking verbs and is followed by hero, apredicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject He.

Sub. LV PN

7. I am a player (on the team).

Speaking = I is the subject pronoun, am the verb, and on the team aprepositional phrase. Is is in the list of linking verbs and is followed

by player, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject

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Sub. LV PN

8. Those men are friends (of mine).

Speaking = Men is the plural subject, are the verb, and of mine a

prepositional phrase. Are is in the list of linking verbs and isfollowed by friends, a predicate noun that tells us about or refers to

the subject men.

Sub. LV PN

9. The boy continued (to be)my helper. (to be is understood)

Speaking = Boy is the subject, continued the verb. Continued is in the list oflinking verbs and is followed by helper, a predicate noun that tells us

about or refers to the subject boy.

Sub. LV PN

10. Harold seemed a stranger (to us).

Speaking = Harold is the subject, seemed the verb, and to us a prepositionalphrase. Is is in the list of linking verbs and is followed by stranger, a

predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject Harold.

Sub. LV-ed PN

11. I remained his friend (for years).

Speaking = I is the subject pronoun, remained the past tense verb, and foryears a prepositional phrase. Remained is in the list of linking verbs

and is followed by friend, a predicate noun, that tells us about or

refers to the subject I.

Sub. LV-ed PN

12. The car looked a wreck (to him).

Speaking = Car is the subject, looked the verb, and to him a prepositionalphrase. Looked is in the list of linking verbs and is followed by wreck,

a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject car.

Sub. LV-ed PN

13. That was Jane (in the hall).

Speaking = That is the subject, was a past tense verb, and in the hall aprepositional phrase. was is in the list of linking verbs and is

followed by Jane, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the

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Sub. LV+Be PN

14. Joe will be a friend (of mine).

Speaking = Joe is the subject, will be the verb, and of mine a prepositional

phrase. will be is in the list of linking verbs and is followed by friend,a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject Joe.

Sub. LV-ed PN

15. Jim appeared a liar (to the man).

Speaking = Jim is the subject, appeared a past tense verb, and to the man aprepositional phrase. Appeared is in the list of linking verbs and is

followed by liar, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the

subject Jim.

Sub. LV PN

16. That man became a beggar.

Speaking = Man is the subject, became the verb. Became is in the list oflinking verbs and is followed by Jerry, a predicate noun, that tells us

about or refers to the subject man. There is no prepositional phrase.

Sub. LV PN

17. She became the hostess (for the day).

Speaking = She is the subject pronoun, became the verb, and for the day aprepositional phrase. Became is in the list of linking verbs and is

followed by hostess, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to

the subject She.

Sub. LV-ed PN

18. The cat (on the fence) was Tammy.

Speaking = Cat is the subject, was a past tense verb, and on the fence a

prepositional phrase. Was is in the list of linking verbs and isfollowed by Tammy, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to

the subject cat.

Sub. LV-ed PN

19. Joe seemed a stranger (to them).

Speaking = Joe is the subject, seemed a past tense verb, and to them aprepositional phrase. Seemed is in the list of linking verbs and is

followed by stranger, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to

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Sub. LV-ed PN

20. The building appeared a success.

Speaking = Building is the subject, appeared a past tense verb. Appeared is

in the list of linking verbs and is followed by success, a predicate noun,that tells us about or refers to the subject building. There is no


Sub. LV PN

21. The dog became my pal (for the day).

Speaking = Dog is the subject, became the verb, and for the day aprepositional phrase. Became is in the list of linking verbs and is

followed by pal, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the

subject dog.

Sub. LV+en PN

22. The boy has been a neighbor (to me).

Speaking = Boy is the subject, has been the verb, and to me a prepositionalphrase. Has been is in the list of linking verbs and is followed by

neighbor, a predicate noun, that tells us about or refers to the subject

boy.

Section 2

Sub. LV Pron.

2. That was they (by the house).

Sub. LV Pron.

3. The man was he by the car.

Sub. LV Pron.4. The man by the car was he.

Sub. LV Pron.

5. That is he with my father.

Sub. LV Pron.

6. It is they near the school.


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Sub. LV-ed Pron.

7. It was she on the stage.

Sub. V Pron.8. This is I.

Sub. LV Pron.

9. It was they beyond the hill.

Sub. V Pron.

10. This is he.

Sub. LV Pron.

11. That was she in the kitchen.

Sub. LV Pron.

12. It is they behind us.


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Unit 3 The Direct Object patternSub. V-t DO

2. An accident caused the trouble for us.

Speaking = Accident is the subject, caused is verb, and for us is aprepositional phrase. Caused is a linking verb because there is a

prepositional phrase. It is transitive, followed by the direct object

trouble.

Sub. V-t DO

3. Jack threw a curve at me.

Speaking = Jack is the subject, threw is the verb, and at me is aprepositional phrase. Threw is a linking verb because there is a


curve.

Sub. V-t DO

4. He hit the ball across the field.

Speaking = He is the subject pronoun, hit is the verb, and across the field is aprepositional phrase. Hit is a linking verb because there is a


ball.

Sub. V-t DO

5. The fielder caught the fly.

Speaking = Fielder is the subject, caught is the verb. Caught is not a linking verbbecause there is not a prepositional phrase. It is transitive, followed

by the direct objectfly.

Sub. V-t DO

6. Jim recited his piece at home.

Speaking = Jim is the subject, recited is the verb, and at home is aprepositional phras

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