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Authors: Jane Straus,Lester Kaufman,Tom Stern

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1.
Al and Eli go to the beach to surf with their friends.
2.
There's three strawberries left.
3.
The group of children from that school has never seen the ocean.
4.
If our staff members keep picking at each other, we will not meet our goals.
5.
A lot of things she said was the truth.
6.
My problem, which is minor in comparison with others, exist because I dropped out of high school.
7.
Most of my savings is invested in real estate.
8.
She's one of those professionals who really pays attention.
9.
Some of my goals has yet to be met.
10.
All of my goals are being met and surpassed.
11.
None of this is your business.
12.
Nervousness, not to mention lack of sleep, contribute to poor performance.
13.
One-third of the city are experiencing a blackout tonight.
14.
One-third of the people are suffering.
15.
The next thing I heard were two shots.
16.
Ladies and gentlemen, here's Wisin and Yandel.
17.
Neither Darren nor Ida are capable of such a crime.
18.
Eighty miles on one charge are the maximum range for my electric car.
19.
I wish it were summer and time for vacation.
20.
Her attitude is one of the things that's different.
Pronouns
Quiz 1

Circle the correct word(s) in each sentence. Answers are in Chapter Seven.

1.
It is he/him who will be responsible for making all of the arrangements.
2.
It is I who is/am wrong.
3.
I hope my boss gives that assignment to Laura and I/me.
4.
She was one of those cruise passengers who is/are always complaining.
5.
Each of the players get/gets to make a speech before the parade.
6.
Julia is a faster runner than I/me.
7.
The sweater that we found at the church is yours/your's.
8.
The dog hurt its/it's paw while running through the empty field.
9.
George and I/myself finished staining the deck.
10.
Everyone wrote
their
/
his or her
own autobiography in the class.
11.
She/her and Carlos are the baby's godparents.
12.
The honors committee nominated he/him and Ming.
13.
Everyone working on this together
have
/
has
come to
a different conclusion
/
different
conclusions
.
14.
You more than anyone else knows/know what the risks are.
15.
Her/She and I/me are in charge of the sales presentation tomorrow.
16.
Neither of the girls are/is planning a wedding in the near future.
17.
It is we/us who will get the blame if things do not go well.
18.
Its/It's obvious that the best team will prevail.
19.
Nora is one of the candidates who is/are worthy of my vote.
20.
Nora, of all the candidates who is/are running, is the best.
Pronouns
Quiz 2

Fix any errors in the following sentences. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.

1.
Meagan said she looked forward to seeing he and I at the airport.
2.
Him and me have been good friends since second grade.
3.
Yes, this is her speaking.
4.
My friend, unlike myself, is very artistic.
5.
Please talk to Daniela or myself next time you have a concern.
6.
As I've said before, ask either Boris or she, not me.
7.
None of the doctors have been able to figure out what is wrong with she or I.
8.
She is as stubborn as him, but that's no surprise given they are sister and brother.
9.
I weigh more than him.
10.
Who's hat is this?
11.
It is us who deserves credit for this company's third-quarter profits.
12.
Its a shame that some of the profits have been wasted on excessive executive compensation packages.
13.
If you have any questions, please call either Randy or myself.
14.
Me and my friend will stop by on our way to the bakery.
15.
You can help him or me but probably not both of us.
16.
It is me who is to blame.
17.
My boss and me will pick up where the others left off.
18.
When the horse kicked it's legs, the rider landed in the lake.
19.
You're friend told her's to tell my friend that their's a party tonight.
20.
The argument he gave had it's merits.
Who, Whom, Whoever, Whomever
Quiz 1

Choose the correct word (
who, whom, whoever
, or
whomever
) to complete each sentence. Answers are in Chapter Seven.

1.
_____ brought the mail in today?
2.
He is the doctor _____ took Jimmy's tonsils out.
3.
_____ did you go to the movie with?
4.
There will be a prize awarded to _____ finishes first.
5.
Fatima was the cashier _____ won the lottery.
6.
It does not matter to me _____ drives tomorrow.
7.
I will be happy to help _____ needs extra assistance.
8.
Sheila will have her hair styled by ______ her friend Rhonda recommends.
9.
I will ride with _____ is planning to stop at the store.
10.
_____ wrote the story did an excellent job.
11.
Next week they will decide _____ will be on the varsity team.
12.
Please thank _____ brought in our mail while we were gone.
13.
Andre is the person _____ we think is the most qualified.
14.
We will hire _____ you trust to do the work.
15.
_____ used the grill last forgot to clean it.
16.
_____ are you mailing that letter to?
17.
I will drive _____ Orlando decides to invite to the game.
18.
_____ do you trust to fix your computer?
19.
_____ can eat 25 hot wings will win a T-shirt.
20.
The wedding florist _____ we wanted to hire is unavailable.
Who, Whom, Whoever, Whomever
Quiz 2

Choose the correct word (
who, whom, whoever
, or
whomever
) to complete each sentence. Answers are in Chapter Seven.

1.
_____ is your closest friend?
2.
_____ do you bank with?
3.
_____ do you think will win the award?
4.
Clare knows _____ the winner is already.
5.
Omar will talk about his girlfriend with _____ asks him.
6.
Kimiko donates her time to _____ she feels needs it most.
7.
Quinton will work on the project with _____ you suggest.
8.
_____ was that in the clown costume?
9.
Kathy was not sure _____ she was voting for.
10.
_____ wins the lottery will become a millionaire.
11.
He is the man _____ Mr. O'Brian hired.
12.
She is the woman _____ I believe was hired last year.
13.
_____ were you speaking about just now?
14.
_____ do you think will do the work best?
15.
I will vote for _____ you think is best.
16.
I will vote for _____ you suggest.
17.
_____ shall I ask about this matter?
18.
Give the information to _____ requests it.
19.
Give the information to _____ they prefer.
20.
_____ do you suppose runs this show?
Who, Whom, That, Which
Quiz 1

Correct
who, whom, that
, or
which
in the following sentences. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.

1.
Tina is looking for a pet
who
is small and easy to care for.
2.
Andre was the boy
who
we hired to shovel our snow.
3.
The package
which
was left on the porch was our book order.
4.
The mechanic
that
fixed my car did a great job.
5.
I hope we can find a restaurant
that
we can all agree on.
6.
The red vase,
that
she sold for $20, was worth $200.
7.
Mike is having a difficult time finding a tutor
who
we can afford.
8.
That is the mascara
that
caused my allergic reaction.
9.
Was he the only student in the class
who
applied for the scholarship?
10.
My favorite store,
which
is closing Friday, is having a big sale.
Who, Whom, That, Which
Quiz 2

Correct
who, whom, that
, or
which
in the following sentences. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.

1.
Ahmed is the skydiver
that
broke his back last week.
2.
That
that
doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
3.
I love hearing the owls
who
sit in the trees and hoot at dusk.
4.
The domino theory,
that
stated that when one country fell to communism, others in the area would be likely to fall, was used as an argument to continue the Vietnam War.
5.
The game
which
intrigues Gretchen the most is dominoes.
6.
Gandhi was a role model
who
millions admired.
7.
The tomatoes
which
grow in her garden are unlike those you buy in a store.
8.
The tomatoes from her garden,
which
grew larger than those in the grocery store, were sweet and ripe.
9.
The baker
who
we hired should win an award.
Adjectives and Adverbs
Quiz 1

Decide whether the sentences are written correctly. If not, change them. Place a check mark in front of the sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.

1.
Allison runs very clumsy.
2.
Her boyfriend said she looked good in her new dress.
3.
I feel just as badly about this as you do.
4.
I did good today on my final exam.
5.
C.J. slept sound after running the marathon.
6.
Despite her honest efforts, my grandmother's driving is worst than ever.
7.
To dance good, you have to practice a lot.
8.
Of your three dogs, which is cuter?
9.
School policy says that children should stay home from school if they do not feel well.
10.
Your house looks similarly to the Johnsons' house.
11.
Eat daintier please.
12.
Do you like soccer or basketball best?
13.
You should speak more careful around my daughter.
14.
He still hears good for someone who's played in a rock band for twenty years.
15.
His hearing is good for someone who's played in a rock band for twenty years.
16.
Our homemade fried rice was real tasty.
17.
I think my left eye is my sharpest eye.
18.
Dana did not get into her favorite college because her essay was written bad.
19.
He looked pensive sitting cross-legged under the willow tree.
20.
These days, children don't know how to treat each other nice.
Adjectives and Adverbs
Quiz 2

Decide whether the sentences are written correctly. If not, change them. Place a check mark in front of the sentences that are correct. Answers are in Chapter Seven.

1.
Come quick or we will miss our bus.
2.
He swings the bat as good as anyone in major-league baseball.
3.
I have never been less surer of anything in my life.
4.
Ella was the best of the two sisters at gymnastics.
5.
You did that somersault so good.
6.
Rochelle felt badly about forgetting Devlin's birthday.
7.
This is the worst oil spill I have ever seen.
8.
The jasmine has bloomed and smells very sweet.
9.
She looked suspiciously to the man wearing the trench coat.
10.
She looked suspiciously at the man wearing the trench coat.
11.
To find her, we need to follow those set of tracks.
12.
Who is the faster runner: Usain, Johan, or Justin?
13.
Do you feel happily about your performance on the math quiz?
14.
The new model of this chain saw operates much quieter than the old model.
15.
She felt good about getting her puppy from the SPCA.
16.
You'd better be able to prove that, of all the candidates, you're more qualified.
17.
Which is the worst, a toothache or a headache?
18.
She reacted swift, which made him feel badly about insulting her.
19.
The herbs in the salad tasted bitter.
20.
Sharon fought bitterly against her ex-husband for custody of their daughter.

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