Grammar and Language Workbook

12. Opinionated people as Eleanor Roosevelt are often unpopular.
13. She was certainly more controversial than any First Lady whom
came before her.
14. Even her critics, however, admired the way she spoke her mind and
than fought for what she believed in.
15. In the years since Eleanor Roosevelt’s death, her reputation has
continued to raise.
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Cumulative Review: Units 1–10
 Exercise 1
Draw one line under each prepositional phrase and two lines under each
participial phrase. Circle each gerund phrase.
Weeding gardens is hard work so, feeling exhausted, we rested on the patio.
1. Carlos, walking briskly, went to the music store to buy a CD with the money he earned.
2. Considered “man’s best friend,” a dog’s loud barking is a sign of loyalty.
3. Hearing about the great holiday sales, the people swarmed stores on Main Street, in the mall,
and throughout the shopping district.
4. Tired of procrastinating, Robert finally repaired the tears in the screens on the porch.
5. Of every type of recreation, swimming laps is at the top of my list.
6. My summer job at the theater involves taking tickets.
7. Tricia enjoys reading and relaxing in the den of her new house.
8. Knowing the answer, Jeff waved his hand in the air.
9. The pizza devoured last night was made from scratch.