Grammar and Language Workbook

8. plural of sheep 
9. cake + walk 
10. plural of chief 
11. plural of doe 
12. president + elect 
13. flea + bitten 
14. plural of ditch 
15. plural of mathematics
16. book + keeper 
shoe + tree
shoetree
17. plural of mouse 
18. plural of clef 
19. green + back 
20. plural of porch 
21. flat + worm 
22. plural of press 
23. plural of leaf 
24. plural of fox 
25. green + card 
26. plural of deer 
27. plural of mass 
28. plural of buzz 
29. great + grand + father 
30. plural of dish 
31. after + math 
32. plural of spine 
 Exercise 2
Write the missing letter or letters in each word. 
rec 
[
ei
]
ve
1. interce
[
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2. rec
[
]
pt
3. h
[
]
ght
4. proce
[
]
5. dec
[
]
t
6. w
[
]
gh
7. prece
[
]
8. ex
[
]
9. bell
[
]
cose
10. com
[
]
dy
com 
[
a
]
tose
11. bel
[
]
f
12. gr
[
]
f
13. pun
[
]
tive
14. h
[
]
r
15. f
[
]
gn
16. rece
[
]
17. fall
[
]
cy
18. antece
[
]
19. dram
[
]
tize
20. effic
[
]
nt
re 
[
cede
]
21. ach
[
]
ve
22. retr
[
]
ve
23. pr
[
]
st
24. ch
[
]
f
25. fr
[
]
ght
26. s
[
]
ve
27. dec
[
]
ver
28. magn
[
]
tize
29. conce
[
]
30. perc
[
]
ve

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Unit 13
Review: 
Building Vocabulary
 Exercise 1
Write the definition of the word in italics. Use a dictionary if necessary. Draw a line
under any clue words.
The audience rose in unison; that is, they stood up at the same time.
all together; as one
1. Calvin didn’t fear the interrogation because he had nothing to hide.
2. When this project comes to fruition, it will provide many benefits to all of us.
3. Like a gentleman from olden days, Mario was known for his gallantry; for example, he held doors
for others and always rose when someone entered the room.
4. Annie never let the gibes or heckles of the fans break her concentration at the free-throw line.
5. The assembly was organized to pay homage to Gillian because she had won a full scholarship.
6. The lack of sleep impeded Juan’s judgment. As a result, he had difficulty making a decision.
7. Kwaku consistently showed ingenuity in contrast to Lilla’s single-minded approach.
8. Karen’s jejune or childish behavior shocked everyone that knew her.
9. The truck driver provided a bill of lading; consequently, we were able to check the accuracy of
the cargo.
10. Carmen chose the theme for the dance unilaterally; therefore, she received all the criticism
when conflicts arose.
11. Steel is not very malleable, but iron and brass are much easier to shape.
12. Tai’s entry for the art show was a montage, while all the other entries focused on single subjects.
13. This story is very good, but count on Abu to nitpick.
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14. The senator gave oblique answers to my questions rather than addressing them directly.
15. The new lounge was merely an opiate for the employees with the hope that they would forget
their real grievances.
16. In contrast to his generous brothers, Alberto always took a parsimonious approach to his money.
17. Her lack of enthusiasm for the project perturbed, or upset, Mr. Hayashi greatly.
18. The odor in the building made us so queasy that we could not eat lunch.
19. Amy slept so soundly that even a blast from Kevin’s tuba didn’t rouse her.
20. This tournament is sanctioned by the golf association, which means that the winners will
accumulate points for player of the year.
21. Estella’s dancing was very sinuous in contrast to Marla’s stiff and rigid movements.
22. Ms. Ito’s benevolence to the family included new clothing and several appliances.
23. The fire marshall pronounced the blaze spontaneous because the wet hay in the mow built
heat and ignited on its own.
24. After hearing the two witnesses’ conflicting stories, the jury was confounded. 
25. Audiences are very fickle when it comes to loyalty; that is, they will switch favorites often.
26. Merry spent the entire evening trying to impress the mayor while Joan was less gushy.
27. Dwain made an eloquent defense of his opinion; as a result, several persons switched to his side.
28. The Royal Dalton dinnerware was stored in a mahogany hutch that was my grandmother’s
favorite piece of furniture.
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Unit 13 
Review: 
Basic Spelling Rules
 Exercise 1
Underline the correct spelling of the word in parentheses. Use a dictionary if
necessary.
How many (receivers, recievers) went deep on that play?
1. How many members (normaly, normally) attend?
2. At the lost child’s return, his parents greeted him with many hugs and (kiss’s, kisses).