Grammar Warm-ups 2nd Nine Weeks

Ms. Heard 2015-2016

Practice One Decide if each group of words (clause) is a complete sentence or a fragment. Revise all fragments into complete sentences.

1.  I will go to the park.

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2.  Over the hill.

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3.  We should buy a swimming pool.

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4.  It is too hot outside.

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5.  Food and beverage now!

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Practice Two Decide if each group of words (clause) is a complete sentence or a fragment. Revise all fragments into complete sentences.

1.  My foot is hurting badly.

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2.  Textbooks to expensive for Elmira.

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3.  Doug has to clean the house and do the laundry.

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4.  Sitting in the car and driving to the doctor’s office.

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5.  On the weekend the family plans to go to the Erie County Fair.

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Practice Three Identify the subject of each sentence.

1.  The house was painted last year.

2.  The cat caught the mouse.

3.  My bicycle rides very comfortably.

4.  At the concert yesterday I had a terrific time.

5.  Finally the weather cooled down today.

Practice Four Identify the subject of each sentence.

1.  Jeff and Michelle are cooking Chinese food tonight.

2.  The dog likes playing in the backyard.

3.  Anne’s car didn’t start this morning.

4.  Jim’s office is very cold.

5.  The lady with the red hat is standing in the rain.

Practice Five Identify the subject of each sentence.

1.  I took a quiz in chemistry the other day.

2.  At orientation, everyone was friendly.

3.  We went to the movies last night.

4.  Jess taught Della how to make tortillas.

5.  My neighbor got his car fixed.

Practice Six Identify the subject of each sentence.

1.  The cat stayed out all night.

2.  This multiple-choice test is not easy.

3.  We will go to the library today.

4.  The workers made lunch.

5.  Many excellent authors begin writing later in life.

Practice Seven Decide if each group of words (clause) is a complete sentence or a fragment. Revise all fragments into complete sentences.

1.  While I was driving to work and there was an accident on the road.

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2.  When I took the exam today, I was very nervous.

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3.  Wherever I go, I take my cell phone with me.

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4.  If I don’t take my cell phone, and I need to make a call.

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5.  As soon as I finish this grammar exercise, I will eat lunch.

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Practice Eight Decide if each group of words (clause) is a complete sentence or a fragment. Revise all fragments into complete sentences.

1.  Because I didn't’t have time to write my paper and the computer was broken anyway.

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2.  Before I go to the mall or maybe I will go see a movie instead.

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3.  Whether I complete this course and get credit for it in the fall.

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4.  Until I can learn to manage my time better, I am afraid I will always be late.

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5.  Since I tend to spend too much time on my projects, I make sure I take frequent breaks.

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Practice Nine Decide if each group of words (clause) is a complete sentence or a fragment. Revise all fragments into complete sentences.

1.  My street goes through the whole city.

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2.  Teachers showing their students practical math problems.

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3.  When my cat hisses and people get scared.

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4.  After she played the piano at school people applauded.

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5.  The meeting of the Biology Club last Friday.

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Practice Ten Decide if each group of words (clause) is a complete sentence or a run-on. Revise all run-ons into complete sentences.

1.  My academic advisor told me not to take 18 credit hours for the fall semester I'm regretting not having listened to her.

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2.  My cat was upset all day he didn’t get canned food for breakfast.

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3.  Organizations that promise students a scholarship if they pay an extraordinarily high application fee are most likely scams.

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4.  Because Rose was late for the all-you-can-eat buffet, she had to order from the menu.

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5.  The students fell asleep in class everyone thought this was rude behavior.

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Practice Eleven Decide if each group of words (clause) is a complete sentence or a fragment. Revise all fragments into complete sentences.

1.  Although an immigration lawyer might help me stay in this country, his fees are too expensive for me to afford.

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2.  I like the history class because the material is explained so well.

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3.  We followed the map and ended up in Canada instead.

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4.  Although the trip to Montreal was not very well planned, we had a great time.

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5.  I received an A on my Psychology test I am happy.

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Practice Twelve Decide if each group of words (clause) is a complete sentence or a fragment. Revise all fragments into complete sentences.

1.  Ron was chopping the vegetables Ginny was boiling the rice.

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2.  Peggy is a writing instructor she knows how to write a brilliant essay.

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3.  I prefer walking riding the bike hurts my knees..

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4.  The anatomy test was very hard Joann earned an A.

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5.  The ability to write a good essay is essential you need to take writing intensive English classes.

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Practice Thirteen Decide if the sentence contains a comma splice. Correct all comma splices.

1.  John is always late for work, nobody seems to care.

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2.  Hot summer weather is nice, high temperatures are dangerous for certain people.

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3.  Emily broke her ankle on the weekend, now she is in a great deal of pain.

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4.  Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one’s health.

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5.  When a student likes his class, his more likely to achieve good grades.

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Practice Fourteen Decide if the sentence contains a comma splice. Correct all comma splices.

1.  Jarod had an interview with a television company, I might get a job as his assistant.

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2.  After I was paid last week, I was able to do the grocery shopping.

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3.  Due to the fact that I am busy this week, I don’t have time for sports.

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4.  Whenever Janis does not sleep enough, she gets a horrible migraine.

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5.  The air conditioner is too loud, Cleo can’t sleep.

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Practice Fifteen Decide if the subject agrees with the verb in each sentence below. Correct any disagreements.

1.  The laws in the state of Michigan are different from the laws in the state of Virginia.

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2.  The trees over the hill is green.

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3.  China, a country with many people, grow a lot of rice.

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4.  The computer lab, with its many computers, is moving into the new building soon.

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5.  The shoes I bought last month, while comfortable, is out of style.

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Practice Sixteen Decide if the subject agrees with the verb in each sentence below. Correct any disagreements.

1.  The U.S., contrary to many people’s opinions, welcomes individuality.

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2.  All wild animals on this planet, though possibly violent in their natural habitat, are valuable and precious because the are here for a reason.

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3.  My neighbor’s friend often sits around the pool partying too much.

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4.  Someone we all know quite well are very sick.

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5.  My cats, all wet and furry, has to get their nails clipped tomorrow.

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Practice Seventeen Decide which verb agrees with the subject in each sentence. Identify the subject in each sentence.

1.  Your chances of winning the lottery in Virginia _____ less than being struck by lightening. (is/are)

2.  People who do win the lottery, though may have the good intention to invest, occasionally _____up becoming impoverished because they give all of their money to charity. (end/ends)

3.  When students, no matter how much energy they have, _____up all night, they are not alert in the morning. (stay/stays).

4.  I used to fly to Buffalo every summer and live in Florida every winter, but now I _____ here permanently. (live/lives)

5.  After class, Teresa _____ to her car and drives to work. (run/runs)

Practice Eighteen Decide which verb agrees with the subject in each sentence. Identify the subject in each sentence.

1. Once in a while, Patty ____shopping in an Indian grocery story and cooks tandoori chicken. (go/goes)

2. Why don’t we _____ the park on the weekend and bring some friends with us? (visit/visits)

3. If it ____today, Ed will not need to water the lawn. (rain/rains)

4. A lot of people _____John to be very quiet. (consider/considers)

5. There _____ too much crime in this world. (are/is)

Practice Nineteen Choose the correct noun or pronoun to complete each sentence correctly.

1.  When (John/John and Joe) slipped on the step, he fell.

2.  The (doctors/doctor) believed their diagnosis of a fracture was correct.

3.  The (cat/cats) are eating their dinner now.

4.  The cups are sitting in (its/their) saucers.

5.  After they saw the show, (he/they) went out to dinner.

Practice Twenty Choose the correct noun or pronoun to complete each sentence correctly.

1.  Joe didn’t think (he/they) should have to retake the test.

2.  Sara and Jane rode (her/their) bicycles at 2:00 today.

3.  The peony bushes have lost (its/their) petals.

4.  (A person, People) should always try to be helpful to his or her classmates.

5.  (Jack, Jack and Mary) make regular contributions to their church.

Practice Twenty-One Choose the correct noun or pronoun to complete each sentence correctly.

1.  Since the doctor went to medical school, ____ should know what treatment you need. (they/she)

2.  If anyone has an opinion about capital punishment, ____should state it. (he/they)

3.  Because the members of the chemistry class did poorly on the exam, ____had to take a make-up exam. (they/it)

4.  Due to the fact that my car is older than other cars, I don’t expect ____to run in the winter. (them/it)

5.  If people don’t like to shop at that store, ____shouldn’t go there. (he/they)

Practice Twenty-Two Choose the correct noun or pronoun to complete each sentence correctly.

1.  Any worker can break ____arm during an accident. (his/their)

2.  When computers crash, ____need to be fixed immediately. (it/they)

3.  A typical shopper doesn’t like it when ____is consistently interrupted by a salesperson. (she/they are)

4.  If you need help with your grammar, ____may want to take advantage of the Online Writing Lab. (they/you)

5.  Before students take a test, ____should prepare adequately. (they/he)

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