Grammar and Language Workbook

Write in the blank the tense of the italicized verb or verb phrase. Write past for
past, past prog. for past progressive, past perf. for past perfect, pres. for present, pres. prog.
for present progressive, and pres. perf. for present perfect.
past prog.
Bob and Carol were singing.
1. We have run the race.
2. Thomas had solved the problem.
3. Frank and Mary had arrived by eight o’clock.
4. King Robert the Bruce liberated Scotland from foreign rule.
5. All of us in my family love motorcycles.
6. The plane has left already.
7. I think the old bicycle finally wore out.
8. You have seen that television program a million times.
9. Surely you had studied for the final?
10. Dad says our dog has reached his full height.
11. We are leaving on the thirteenth of June.
12. I am taking out the garbage right now.
13. The field marshal of the war games has planned the attack well.
14. The author writes more of her book daily.
15. Those salespeople talk all the time.
16. The frog hopped onto the porch.
17. The ocean waves roll in.
18. When I finish my report, I will ask Clara if she has finished hers.
19. Susan was mowing the yard when we arrived.
20. I remember that actor well.
21. I had told the story by the time the bus showed up.
22. Ken stands forlornly by the window.
23. What had happened in the movie by the time the sheriff appeared in it?
24. The high wind whistled eerily in the old ruins.
25. I have decided that I am buying this CD.
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 Exercise 3
Write act. before each italicized verb in the active voice and pass. before each in the
passive voice.
act.
I will wash my clothes today.
1. Deelra seeks employment here.
2. The window was broken.
3. The yard was mowed by him.
4. We painted the garage.
5. I am writing a novel.
6. The report was finished by Samantha yesterday.
7. The buzzing doorbell was finally answered.
8. We will drive to the White Mountains this summer.
9. The king was being deposed by the mob.
10. Our victory over Central will be praised by the newspapers.
11. I was asked by the officer to produce my driver’s license.
12. The usher asked me to move to the back row.
 Exercise 4
Write ind. if the italicized verb is in the indicative mood, imp. if it is in the
imperative mood, and sub. if it is in the subjunctive mood.
imp.
Wash the dishes.
1. I wish she were here now.
2. Deelra seeks employment here.
3. Bob will drive to the state fair.
4. If he were a dependable person, he would have brought it.
5. Sometimes I feel as if I were pretty foolish.
6. Get the car keys, would you?
7. The children said they were tired.
8. It is important that we not be late.
9. If I were she, I would go back to school.
10. We asked that she wait until we were ready.
11. Were you expecting him to pitch a fastball?
12. I must be mindful of my duties.
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Unit 10: Usage Glossary
Lesson 67
Usage: a to altogether
Words that are similar are sometimes confused. Certain other words should be avoided in
formal writing and speaking.
a
,
an
Use a with words that begin with a consonant or “yew” sound. Use an with any
vowel sound, including words that begin with a silent h.
a 
hat
a euphemism
a university
an acre
an hour
a lot
,
alot
A lot should be written as two words or avoided completely.
A lot of these recipes call for eggs.
a while
,
awhile
A while is an article and a noun; awhile is an adverb.
After dinner I read for a while.
Cary is resting awhile.
accept
,
except
Accept is a verb meaning “receive” or “agree to.” Except is a preposition
meaning “but” or, less commonly, a verb meaning “leave out.”
We accept your recommendations.
I’ll take all except the last one.
I feel I must except this one item from the list. 
adapt
,
adopt
Adapt means “adjust” or “change.” Adopt means “take for one’s own.”
The cat adapted well to the apartment.
Would you like to adopt a kitten?
advice
,
advise
Advice is a noun meaning “recommendation.” Advise is a verb meaning
“give advice.”
I asked my sister’s advice about college.
She advised me not to rush into anything.
 Exercise 1
Underline the word or expression in parentheses that best completes each sentence.
The green book is (a, an) history of modern dance.
1. Before Saturday, I hadn’t seen Mariana in (a while, awhile).
2. There seem to be (a lot, alot) of butterflies in this area.
3. Tim didn’t want the committee to (accept, except) my proposal.
4. Dave wanted some (advice, advise) on choosing a law school.
5. I would (advice, advise) you to check the air in your spare tire.
6. My uncle has always driven (a, an) European car.
7. Waiting for the bus, I decided to read (a while, awhile).
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8. Denise has (a lot, alot) of trouble learning new names.
9. My sister is a vegetarian, so we had to (adapt, adopt) the recipe.
10. The company has (adapted, adopted) a new performance evaluation system.
affect
,
effect
Affect is a verb meaning “influence.” Effect is a noun meaning “result” or,
less commonly, a verb meaning “bring about.”
Strenuous exercise can affect one’s appetite. (verb)
Strenuous exercise can have an effect on one’s appetite. (noun)
Strenuous exercise sometimes effects an appetite loss. (verb)