Grammar and Language Workbook

Write S above each singular noun, P above each plural noun, and poss. above each
possessive noun.
P
poss.
S
The breezes carried the nightingale’s song.
1. Kamaria’s family gave me a tour of their house yesterday.
2. Bill fulfilled his obligations to the charity through his generous donations.
3. When will Martha’s mom find out whether the doctor recommends an operation?
4. Brad is studying to be a legal assistant, while Beth’s plans include a career as a nurse.
5. Lightning and thunder don’t frighten me as they did during my childhood.
6. The freshly mown grass will please my parents when they return from work.
7. Sharon explained Ted’s faults to him throughout lunch.
8. Zahara, may I introduce to you my friends Scott, Kevin, and Paul?
9. I enjoy the wind’s steady rushing sound on a long, windy afternoon in March.
10. The debater from the other team proved a point against our squad just before the buzzer.
11. After the prom, our friends breakfasted at the local diner on Main Street.
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12. The instructor corrected Frank’s misunderstanding about that particular chemical reaction.
13. The Nile River flows for a longer distance than any other of the world’s rivers.
14. Camilla will sing both classical and popular songs during her audition.
15. Carrying heavy loads burdened the poor donkey all of his life.
16. Carl seized on this idea when his friends’ suggestions did not work out.
17. Not only will I attend the girls’ volleyball match, but I intend to root heartily.