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Please enter your answers for last night's Grammar Packets 3 & 4 here:
A. Identifying Active and Passive Voice Verbs
1. The noon whistle announced lunchtime. A
2. A shadow was cast on the day by Jennifer's uncooperative attitude. P
3. A fire engine clanged down the boulevard. A
4. That poem describes city sounds of all kinds. A
5. Was the poem written by an American poet? P
6. Hawaiians have used surfboards for more than 100 years. A
7. That ball has been hit out of the park! P
8. The windows were installed by a local company. P
9. Nothing prepares a traveler for the poverty of this city. A
10.The official rainfall for the area is measured at the airport. P
B. Using Active and Passive Voice Verbs
1. Four of the five Great Lakes are shared by Canada and the United States.
2. The Great Lakes hold almost one-fifth of the fresh surface water in the world.
3. The lakes were dug by slowly moving glaciers over 25,000 years ago.
4. Before the glaciers melted, they had moved numerous times across what is now the Great Lakes area.
5. Today, water in Lake Erie drops 326 feet, 99 meters, to Lake Ontario.
6. The Great Lakes are considered by some to be deep pools connected by narrow channels.
7. Before 1900, all the water in the Great Lakes was drained into the St. Lawrence River.
8. With the opening of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in 1900, the course of the Chicago River was changed, and since then its water has been flowing away from Lake Michigan.
9. Inland ports like Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo are connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the St. Lawrence Seaway.
A. Revising to Avoid Passive Voice
1. The glacier closed the mouth of the bay.
2. The ice flow traps animals inside the bay.
3. When the glacier moves, people hear a roaring sound.
4. The water carries away ice and debris.
5. On some occasions, onlookers estimate the waves from the rushing water to be 30 feet high.
Recognizing Errors in Verb Shift.
1. Although Brady's work had produced the first battlefield photographs in this country, the earliest battlefield scenes had been shot a few years earlier. Incorrect (I think the original sentence is correct, it should be produced)
2. Robert Fenton, A British journalist, took battlefield photographs during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Today he is recognized as a pioneer in photojournalism. Correct
3. In those days, photographers had to process their photographic plates immediately after they had taken the photograph. Incorrect
4. Therefore, when they were journeying through battlegrounds and over mountains, many photographers traveled in large wagons. Correct
5. A photographer's wagon was used as a darkroom for developing his shots. With improvements to the process of photography, photographers have not needed to develop their own shots anymore. Incorrect
Correcting Shifts in Tense, Form, and Voice
1. Photographs that were taken in the 1850s and 1860s give us a good idea of the world of that time.
2. Because modern systems of developing photos had not yet been invented, photographers of the day took large amounts of equipment with them.
3. In 1861, when two French photographers climbed to the top of Mont Blanc to shoot the scenery, 25 porters were taken along by them to carry their equipment. Correct
4. What if you went on vacation and you had to take 25 suitcases of camera equipment?
5. In America, photographs of the Western tribes were taken before their way of life changed. Correct
6. Early photographers took portraits of people like President Abraham Lincoln and scientist John Hershel, who had improved photographic methods in his lifetime.
7. Each exposure took several minutes; the subject held a pose for that time.
8. Jacob Riis' photographs, of the New York slums in 1888, shocked the public into action.
Compound Subjects
A. Making Verbs Agree with Compound Subjects
1. Culinary schoolandexperienceis necessary for becoming a chef.
2. Neither the ingredientsnor the appearanceis neglected in a fine dish.
3. Sometimes both professional chefsandamateursfind cooking to be a challenge.
4. Either a microwave ovenorconvention ovenscause an unpierced potato to explode while baking.
5. Drizzled saucesora handmade garnishmakes Allen's creations unique.
6. Neither a pleasant atmospherenorcompetent serversbring customers to a restaurant if the food is bad.
7. Either the exotic fruitsorthe creamy custardattracts me to this dessert.
8. Doesa white puffy hatanda white uniform still identify a person as a chef?
9. A bowl of souporcup of coffeehave boiled over in my microwave.
10. Neither frozen dinnersnora simple hot dogsurvives intact if overcooked in a microwave.
B. Correcting Errors in Agreement
1. Carnivals and amusement parks offer specialty foods.
2. Either frozen desserts or lemonade revives fair-goers on a hot summer day.
3. Fudge or lollipops delight many children and grown-ups. Correct
4. Neither a hamburger nor fries seem right in this heat.
5. Soft pretzels and popcorn chase away the hunger pangs between meals. Correct
A. Using the Correct Verb with a Compound Subject
1. Cinnamon and other spices add spark to dishes.
2. Either crackers or a roll comes with the soup.
3. Perhaps chocolate or strawberries cause Patty's allergic reactions.
4. Neither drink refills nor a senior citizen discount is available at this fast-food restaurant.
5. Peas and broccoli heads George's list of least-favorite vegetables.
6. Peas or broccoli finds its way into my family's menu at least once a week.
7. Neither the coach nor the players know what will be served at the sports banquet.
8. "Dog food and biscuits taste like cardboard," Oswald announced after he tried them.
9. Neither diet colas nor distilled water contains the sugar that other drinks do.
10. When Lee unexpectedly cooks for his wife, either fried eggs or an omelet surprises her.
11. Either rice or potatoes coordinate nicely with the main course.
12. Vitamin pills and fortified cereal supplies much of a day's nutritional needs.
B. Correcting Errors in Agreement
1. correct
2. provides
3. correct
4. satisfies
5. are
6. correct
A. Combining Sentences Using Compound Subjects
There is an ice-cream flavor to please almost everyone. Either fruit-flavored ice-cream or candy-flavored ice cream appeals to people. Double Dark Chocolate and Chocolate Fudge Brownie captivate the "chocoholics." Sorbets and sherbets offer nondairy alternatives to ice cream. A person with fragile teeth or dentures do not choose nutty ice cream. Sauces and sprinkles, like nuts or candy, are popular additions. The old saying may be right: "We all scream for ice cream."
A. Identifying Indefinite Pronouns
1. Each of the Kenyan guides has been extremely helpful during the safari. Singular
2. Some of the tour buses visit Ottawa, Canada's capital. Plural
3. All of the Greek culture's beauty is embodied in the elegant Parthenon. Singular
4. Several of the statistics about Mount Fuji are fascinating. Plural
5. In Moscow, most of the tourists recognize the domes of St. Basil's Cathedral. Plural
B. Making Indefinite Pronouns and Verbs Agree
1. Few of the world's ports are as busy as the harbors of Singapore.
2. All of the Amazon rainforest is home to unusual animals and birds.
3. Any of the visitors recognize the 1,500-mile-long Great Wall of China.
4. Everyone has seen photos of the Great Sphinx.
5. Some of the glory of ancient Rome is still visible in the massive ruins.
6. Among the people on our tour, nobodyreports anything lost or stolen.
Please enter your answers for last night's Grammar Packets 3 & 4 here:
A. Identifying Active and Passive Voice Verbs
1. The noon whistle announced lunchtime. A
2. A shadow was cast on the day by Jennifer's uncooperative attitude. P
3. A fire engine clanged down the boulevard. A
4. That poem describes city sounds of all kinds. A
5. Was the poem written by an American poet? P
6. Hawaiians have used surfboards for more than 100 years. A
7. That ball has been hit out of the park! P
8. The windows were installed by a local company. P
9. Nothing prepares a traveler for the poverty of this city. A
10.The official rainfall for the area is measured at the airport. P
B. Using Active and Passive Voice Verbs
1. Four of the five Great Lakes are shared by Canada and the United States.
2. The Great Lakes hold almost one-fifth of the fresh surface water in the world.
3. The lakes were dug by slowly moving glaciers over 25,000 years ago.
4. Before the glaciers melted, they had moved numerous times across what is now the Great Lakes area.
5. Today, water in Lake Erie drops 326 feet, 99 meters, to Lake Ontario.
6. The Great Lakes are considered by some to be deep pools connected by narrow channels.
7. Before 1900, all the water in the Great Lakes was drained into the St. Lawrence River.
8. With the opening of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in 1900, the course of the Chicago River was changed, and since then its water has been flowing away from Lake Michigan.
9. Inland ports like Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo are connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the St. Lawrence Seaway.
A. Revising to Avoid Passive Voice
1. The glacier closed the mouth of the bay.
2. The ice flow traps animals inside the bay.
3. When the glacier moves, people hear a roaring sound.
4. The water carries away ice and debris.
5. On some occasions, onlookers estimate the waves from the rushing water to be 30 feet high.
Recognizing Errors in Verb Shift.
1. Although Brady's work had produced the first battlefield photographs in this country, the earliest battlefield scenes had been shot a few years earlier. Incorrect (I think the original sentence is correct, it should be produced)
2. Robert Fenton, A British journalist, took battlefield photographs during the Crimean War (1853-1856). Today he is recognized as a pioneer in photojournalism. Correct
3. In those days, photographers had to process their photographic plates immediately after they had taken the photograph. Incorrect
4. Therefore, when they were journeying through battlegrounds and over mountains, many photographers traveled in large wagons. Correct
5. A photographer's wagon was used as a darkroom for developing his shots. With improvements to the process of photography, photographers have not needed to develop their own shots anymore. Incorrect
Correcting Shifts in Tense, Form, and Voice
1. Photographs that were taken in the 1850s and 1860s give us a good idea of the world of that time.
2. Because modern systems of developing photos had not yet been invented, photographers of the day took large amounts of equipment with them.
3. In 1861, when two French photographers climbed to the top of Mont Blanc to shoot the scenery, 25 porters were taken along by them to carry their equipment. Correct
4. What if you went on vacation and you had to take 25 suitcases of camera equipment?
5. In America, photographs of the Western tribes were taken before their way of life changed. Correct
6. Early photographers took portraits of people like President Abraham Lincoln and scientist John Hershel, who had improved photographic methods in his lifetime.
7. Each exposure took several minutes; the subject held a pose for that time.
8. Jacob Riis' photographs, of the New York slums in 1888, shocked the public into action.
Compound Subjects
A. Making Verbs Agree with Compound Subjects
1. Culinary school and experience is necessary for becoming a chef.
2. Neither the ingredients nor the appearance is neglected in a fine dish.
3. Sometimes both professional chefs and amateurs find cooking to be a challenge.
4. Either a microwave oven or convention ovens cause an unpierced potato to explode while baking.
5. Drizzled sauces or a handmade garnish makes Allen's creations unique.
6. Neither a pleasant atmosphere nor competent servers bring customers to a restaurant if the food is bad.
7. Either the exotic fruits or the creamy custard attracts me to this dessert.
8. Does a white puffy hat and a white uniform still identify a person as a chef?
9. A bowl of soup or cup of coffee have boiled over in my microwave.
10. Neither frozen dinners nor a simple hot dog survives intact if overcooked in a microwave.
B. Correcting Errors in Agreement
1. Carnivals and amusement parks offer specialty foods.
2. Either frozen desserts or lemonade revives fair-goers on a hot summer day.
3. Fudge or lollipops delight many children and grown-ups. Correct
4. Neither a hamburger nor fries seem right in this heat.
5. Soft pretzels and popcorn chase away the hunger pangs between meals. Correct
A. Using the Correct Verb with a Compound Subject
1. Cinnamon and other spices add spark to dishes.
2. Either crackers or a roll comes with the soup.
3. Perhaps chocolate or strawberries cause Patty's allergic reactions.
4. Neither drink refills nor a senior citizen discount is available at this fast-food restaurant.
5. Peas and broccoli heads George's list of least-favorite vegetables.
6. Peas or broccoli finds its way into my family's menu at least once a week.
7. Neither the coach nor the players know what will be served at the sports banquet.
8. "Dog food and biscuits taste like cardboard," Oswald announced after he tried them.
9. Neither diet colas nor distilled water contains the sugar that other drinks do.
10. When Lee unexpectedly cooks for his wife, either fried eggs or an omelet surprises her.
11. Either rice or potatoes coordinate nicely with the main course.
12. Vitamin pills and fortified cereal supplies much of a day's nutritional needs.
B. Correcting Errors in Agreement
1. correct
2. provides
3. correct
4. satisfies
5. are
6. correct
A. Combining Sentences Using Compound Subjects
There is an ice-cream flavor to please almost everyone. Either fruit-flavored ice-cream or candy-flavored ice cream appeals to people. Double Dark Chocolate and Chocolate Fudge Brownie captivate the "chocoholics." Sorbets and sherbets offer nondairy alternatives to ice cream. A person with fragile teeth or dentures do not choose nutty ice cream. Sauces and sprinkles, like nuts or candy, are popular additions. The old saying may be right: "We all scream for ice cream."
A. Identifying Indefinite Pronouns
1. Each of the Kenyan guides has been extremely helpful during the safari. Singular
2. Some of the tour buses visit Ottawa, Canada's capital. Plural
3. All of the Greek culture's beauty is embodied in the elegant Parthenon. Singular
4. Several of the statistics about Mount Fuji are fascinating. Plural
5. In Moscow, most of the tourists recognize the domes of St. Basil's Cathedral. Plural
B. Making Indefinite Pronouns and Verbs Agree
1. Few of the world's ports are as busy as the harbors of Singapore.
2. All of the Amazon rainforest is home to unusual animals and birds.
3. Any of the visitors recognize the 1,500-mile-long Great Wall of China.
4. Everyone has seen photos of the Great Sphinx.
5. Some of the glory of ancient Rome is still visible in the massive ruins.
6. Among the people on our tour, nobody reports anything lost or stolen.