EXERCISE I:

Underline the subjects once the verbs twice in each of the following sentences. The indicate if
the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).
_I_ 1. Last week went fishing for trout at the nearby mountain lake.
_C_ 2. A schedule of the day’s events can be obtained at the front desk.
_I_ 3. A job on the day shift or the night shift at the plant available. (there is no verb)
_C_ 4. The new computer program has provided a variety of helpful applications.
_C_ 5. The box can be opened only with special screwdriver.
_I_ 6. The assigned text for history class it contains more than twenty chapters. (double subject)
_C_ 7. The papers in the wastebasket should be emptied into the trash can outside.
_I_ 8. Departure before dawn on the boat in the middle of the harbor. (no verb)
_I_ 9. Yesterday found an interesting article on pollution. (no subject)
_I_ 10. The new machine is processes 50 percent more than the previous machine. (to be+Ving
or to be+Ved or to be+to V1)

EXERCISE 2:
Each of the following sentence contains one more prepositional phrases. Underline the subjects
once and the verbs twice. Circle the prepositional phrases that come before the verb. Then
indicate, if sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).
_C_ 1. The interviews by radio broadcasters were carried live by the station.
_I_ 2. In the last possible moment before takeoff took his seat in airplane. (no subject)
_C_ 3. At the neighborhood flowers shop, flowers in quantities of a dozen or a half dozen can
be delivered for free.
_C_ 4. The progressive reading method at this school are given credit for the improved test
score.
_I_ 5. For the last three years at various hospitals in the county has been practicing medicine.
(no subject)
_I_ 6. In the past a career in politics was not considered acceptable in some circle. (no subject)
_I_ 7. Shopping in the downtown area of the city is has improved. (double verb)

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 _C_ 8. At the building site the carpenters with the most experience were given the most
intricate work
_I_ 9. For the fever and headache took two aspirin tablets. (no subject)
_C_ 10. The report with complete documentation was delivered at the conference.

EXERCISE 3:
Each of the following sentences contains an appositive. Underline the subjects once and the
verb twice. Circle the appositive phrases. Then, indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or
incorrect (I).
_C_ 1. The son of previous owner, the new owner is undertaking some fairly broad changes in
management policy.
_I_ 2. Last semester, a friend graduated cum laude from university. (last semester is not
describing friend)  last semester must be removed
_C_ 3. Valentine’s Day, February 14, is a special holiday for sweethearts.
_I_ 4. At long fast, the chief executive officer, has decided to step down. (no subject, remove
coma )
_C_ 5. Tonight’s supper, leftovers from night, did not taste any better tonight than last night.
_C_ 6. The only entrance to the closet, the door was kept locked at all times.
_I_ 7. In the cold of winter, a wall heating unit, would not turn on. (no subject, remove coma)
_C_ 8. The new tile pattern, yellow flowers on a white background, really brighten up the room.

,
_I_ 9. The high-powered computer the most powerful machine of its type, was finally readied
for use. (double subject, put coma before the)
_C_ 10. A longtime friend and confident, the psychologist was often invited over for the Sunday
dinner.

EXERCISE 4:
Each of the following sentences contains one or more present participles. Underline the
subjects once and the verbs twice. Circle the present participles and label them as adjective or
verbs. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).
_C_ 1. The companies offering the lowest prices will have the most customers.
_I_ 2. Those travelers are completing their trip on Delta should report to Gate Three. (double
verb, remove are or put who before are)

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 _C_ 3. The artisans were demonstrating various handicrafts at booth throughout the fair.
_I_ 4. The fraternities are giving the wildest parties attract the most new pledges. (double verb,
remove are or put who before are)
_C_ 5. The first team winning four games is awarded the championship.
_I_ 6. The speaker was trying to make his point as often interrupted vociferously. (double verb,
remove was or put who before was)
_C_ 7. The fruits were rotting because of the moisture in the crates carrying them to market.
_C_ 8. Anything students desiring official transcripts should complete the appropriate form.
_I_ 9. The advertisements were announcing the half-day sale received a lot of attention.
(double verb, remove were or put which/that before were)
_C_ 10. The spices flavoring the meal were quite distinctive.

EXERCISE 5:
Each of the following sentences contains one or more past participles. Underline the subjects
once and the verb twice. Circle the past participle and label them as adjective or verbs. Then
indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).
_I_ 1. The money was offered by the client was not accepted. (double verb, remove was before
offered) VERB VERB
_C_ 2. The car listed in the advertisement had already stalled.
ADJECTIVE VERB
_I_ 3. The chapters were taught by the professor this morning will be on next week’s exam.
(double verb, remove were or put that before were)
_C_ 4. The loaves of bread were baked in a brick oven at low temperature for many hours.
_I_ 5. The ports were reached by the sailor were under the control of foreign nation. (double
verb, remove were or put which/that before reached)
_C_ 6. Those suspected in the string of robberies were arrested by the police.
_I_ 7. The pizza is served in this restaurant is the tastiest in the country. (double verb, remove is
before served or put that/which before is served)
_I_ 8. The courses are listed on the second page of the brochure have several prerequisites.
(double verb, remove are or put which/that before are)
_C_ 9. All the tenants were invited to Independence Day barbecue at the apartment complex.
_C_ 10. Any bills paid by the first of the month will be credited to your account by the next day.

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 TOEFL EXERCISE (Skills 1-5):
Choose the letter of the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
1.
2. The North Platte River _____ from 8. Henry Adams, born in Boston, _____
Wyoming into Nebraska. famous as a historian and novelist.
(A) it flowed (A) became
(B) flows (B) and became
(C) flowing (C) he was
(D) with flowing water (D) and he became
3. Biloxi received its name from a Sioux 9. The major cause _____ to pull of the
word meaning "first people." Moon on the Earth
(A) The city of (A) the ocean tides are
(B) Located in (B) of ocean tides is
(C) It is in (C) of the tides in the ocean
(D) The tour included (D) the oceans' tides
4. A pride of lions _____ up to forty lions,
including one to three males, several 10. Still a novelty in the late nineteenth
females, and cubs. century, _____ limited to the rich.
(A) can contain (A) was
(B) it contains (B) was photography
(C) contain (C) it was photography
(D) containing (D) photography was
5. _____ tea plant are small and white. 11. A computerized map of the freeways
(A) The using information gathered by sensors
(B) On the embedded in the pavement _____ on a
(C) Having flowers the local cable channel during rush hours.
(D) The flowers of the (A) airs
6. The tetracyclines, _____ antibiotics, are (B) airing
used to treat infections. (C) air
(A) are a family of (D) to air
(B) being a family
(C) a family of
(D) their family is

7. Any possible academic assistance from

taking stimulants _____ marginal at
best.
(A) it is
(B) there is
(C) is
(D) as

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