Grammar Supplementary worksheet

Grade 12
Rearrange each of the following sentence so that it is written in subject-verb order.
1. There are people in the house.
People are in the house
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2. There is oil in the pan.

Oil is in the pan.

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3. Here is the money from the bake sale.

The money from the bake sale is here.

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4. There are three people walking.

Three people are walking.

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5. There is a quarter in the machine.

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6.
A quarter is in the machine .
Here are your games.
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Your games are here.
7. Here is the shovel for your garden work.
The shovel for your garden work is here.
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8. There are apples in the basket.

Apples are in the basket.

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9. There is a blanket in the closet.

A blanket is in the closet.

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10. Here is an empty box.

An empty box is here.

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Identifying Subjects and Verbs in Sentences Beginning with
Here or There
Underline the subject of the sentence and circle the verb.
1- There is a student in the hallway.
2- There are answers in the book.
3- Here is your jacket.
4- There is a magazine on the table.
5- There are consequences for your actions.
Rewriting Imperative Sentences to Include You
Rewrite each of the following sentences to include its subject, you.
1. Tonight, finish your homework.
Tonight, You finish your homework.
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2. Enjoy the dessert next.

You enjoy the dessert next
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3. By tonight, put away your clothes.

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By tonight, you put away your clothes
4.Go find the keys.
You go find the keys.
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5. Bring some snacks to the party.
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You bring some snacks to the party.
6. Call me after work.

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You call me after work.
Identifying Direct Objects
Underline the direct object in each of the following sentences.

1-Mary boiled some water.

2- Juan likes cold weather.
3- The kittens took a nap.
4-The boss paid the entire staff.
5- She took the tools out of the box.
6- The girls told stories throughout the day.
7- I need extra time.
8- Did you deliver the package?
9- He tickled his little brother’s feet.
10- The boy will practice piano every night.
Identifying Direct Objects and Indirect Objects
Underline the direct object, and circle the indirect object.
1- He showed his son the movie.
2- He prepared his sister lunch.
3- Jan mailed her husband a postcard.
4- I asked my mom a question.
5- They sent their son a gift
6- Makayla showed her class a picture.
7- Anthony carved his sister a sculpture.
8- The cook fried the customer an egg.
9- They delivered their teacher a gift.
10- The teacher gave me a lecture
Identifying Object Complements
Underline the object complement in each of the following
sentences.
1-Julia declared the cookies delicious.
2-Dad thought my friend a good influence.
3-The principal considered our idea brilliant.
4-The dance teacher calls Ellen a star.
5- The city elected Mr. Jackson mayor.
 Identifying Subject Complements
Underline the subject complement or complements in each
sentence.
1. Kevin seems kind.
2. Your sister is a lawyer.
3. Gene is a grandfather.
4. That dinner was delicious!
5. Her aunt is president of that club.
6. His plan seems promising.
7. The streets are icy and dangerous.
8. The weather forecast was encouraging.
9. The girl’s painting looks professional.
10. The walls were red and gold.
Identifying Prepositional Phrases
Underline the prepositional phrase in each of the following
sentences.
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1. The mouse scurried into the hole.
2. She ran in the rain.
3. We ate popcorn during the movie.
4. Cindy put the present under the tree.
5. Alejandro is saving money for college.
6. Michael sent an email to his friend.
7. Children play at the park.
8. Glenn packed his suitcase for a trip.
9. Josie sat in her recliner.
10. The tree with the red berries is a holly.
Identifying Adjectival and Adverbial Phrases
Identify whether the underlined prepositional phrase is an adjectival
phrase
or an adverbial phrase by circling the correct answer.

1 The girl in the black bathing suit swims adjectival adverbial

well. phrase phrase
2. The mouse in the corner chewed on adjectival adverbial
cheese. phrase phrase
3. Dwayne washes his hands before adverbial adjectival
lunch. phrase phrase
4. Shane poured water on the fire. adjectival adverbial
phrase phrase
5. People of all ages like baby animals. adjectival adverbial
phrase phrase
6. Janet read a book about astronaut adjectival adjectival
Sally Ride. phrase phrase
Identifying Appositive Phrases
Underline the appositive phrase in each sentence.

1-Aliyah, the girl who loves reading, just left the library.
2-Today, the third Monday of May, I am going on vacation.
3-Jonah, my oldest friend, gave me that shirt.
4-Miss Willis, the new science teacher, used to work in a lab.
5-That teddy bear, the one my father gave me, brings back many fond
6- Fishing, Uncle Fred’s favorite pastime, requires much patience.
7- The geese, a huge flock, flew overhead.
8- I chased my cousins, John and Stephanie, around the playground.
9- Maria, Mark’s sister, left for college.
10- Sydney, the slowest runner, crossed the finish line to the roar of e

fans.
Combining Sentences Using Appositives and Appositive
Phrases
Combine the two short, choppy sentences into one more effective sentence
by using an appositive or an appositive phrase.
1. Mackenzie is a college student. Mackenzie studies often.
Mackenzie, a college student, studies often.
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2.Sonya is a professional singer. Sonya travels the world.
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Sonya ,a professional singer, travels the world.
3. Jorge enjoys sports. Jorge is my best friend.
Jorge ,my best friend, enjoys sports.
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4. Harper is my favorite cousin. Harper is coming to visit this weekend.

Harper ,my favorite cousin, is coming to visit this
weekend.
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Distinguishing Independent and Subordinate Clauses
Circle either independent or subordinate, depending upon whether
the underlined section is an independent clause or a subordinate clause.
1. I knew that you would help if you could. independent subordinate
2. I’d love to dance if I could take some lessons. independent subordinate
3. The game, which went into overtime, was exciting. independent subordinate
4. When it’s time to go home, call your mother. independent subordinate
5. I enjoy movies, while my brother prefers reading. independent subordinate
6. The sky was clear, but the wind was blowing. independent subordinate
Identifying Adjectival Clauses
Underline the adjectival clause in each sentence.
1. The tree that Dad purchased was too tall.
2. The boy whom they sent home had a fever.
3. The pillow that you gave me was too soft.
4. The car that I drive really needs a tune-up.
5. Her brother, who really needs a job, just found one in a
computer store.