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| ------------------------------------------------- Grammar Level 1 Worksheet 6 Pronouns A. Underline the pronoun in parentheses that correctly completes the sentence. 1. The editor and (she, her) have been engaged to be married for several months. 2. Those chosen for acceptance into the sorority were Ruth, Mary, and (she, her). 3. It was (they, them, themselves) who were responsible. 4. The principal thought it could have been John or (he, him). 5. Do you and (she, her) have permission to leave the dormitory' 6. Was it (she, her) who answered the phone' 7. Either Rhonda or (he, him) left the keys in the ignition. 8. Be sure that David and (I, me) are assigned the proper seats 9. You and (they, them) will play on opposite teams in the tournament. 10. If you are in a hurry, John, Henry, and (I, me, myself) will be glad to assist you. 11. Everyone except (he, him) was present at the dedication. 12. Money was distributed to Mr. Gomez, Mrs. Redding, and (I, me, myself). 13. When you and (he, him) fell while trying to climb the fence, I started to scream. 14. The tales she told about Jane and (he, him) were unreal. 15. Between you and (I, me, myself), this is a matter that should be dealt with now. 16. The candy was distributed equally among John, Mary, and (he, him, himself). 17. That is a matter that should be dealt with by you and (she, her). 18. The decision is strictly between you and (they, them, themselves). 19. Preference for good seats was given to (we, us) students. 20. Much is expected of you and (I, me). Worksheet 6 (continued) 21. Everyone except (he, him, himself) was present at the dedication. 22. Money was distributed to Mr. Gomez, Mrs. Redding, and (I, me, myself). 23. Deborah asked me to give (she, her) and Tonya directions to the meeting. 24. The arguments between (he, him) and his boss were embarrassing. 25. You should ask him to drive us because you know him better than (I, me). 26. The Romans, from (who/whom) the English language derives its alphabet, are well remembered for their literature. 27. Deliver it to (whoever/whomever) is on duty there. 28. Vote for the candidate (who/whom) you believe to be the most sensitive to public sentiment. 29. Please tell me (who/whom) you spoke with about this decision. 30. The winner is not (who/whom) you think it. 31. Last summer we studied For (Who/Whom) the Bell Tolls. 32. He may be the person (who/whom) knows how to fix the copier. 33. (Who/Whom) shall I say is calling' 34. (Who/Whom) was elected to the position of vice president' 35. I need to know (who/whom) is responsible for leaving the door unlocked. 36. (Whoever, whomever) has time will do the extra work. 37. Take the invoice to (whoever, whomever) is authorized to pay the bill. 38. (Whoever, Whomever) gets to the party first should park in back. 39. (Whoever, Whomever) you choose for the position should have management experience. 40. Tell (whoever, whomever) will do my work while I am on vacation that I appreciate it. 41. It is these kinds of rumors (which/that) are hard to trace to the source. Worksheet 6 (continued) 42. Margaret wants to buy the car (which/that) requires the least upkeep. 43. The camp counselor wanted students (who/that) wish to lead the group. 44. My parents were the ones (who/that) I feared the most when I was young. 45. The employees (who/that) sued the company have all found other jobs. 46. (That, Those) sort of clothing should not be worn in the office. 47. (Them, Those) actors are performing the play (which/that) won a Pulitzer Prize. 48. These types of situations, (which/that) are awkward for us, provide good experience. 49. (These, Them) computers are not needed in class today. 50. Please leave the supplies, (which/that) the workers (who/that) clean will require. B. Correct any errors you find in pronoun-antecedent agreement by replacing the incorrect form with the correct pronoun or another word that corrects the sentence. Some of the sentences are already correct. Place a “C” at the end of these sentences. 1. Every member should pay their dues by June 30. 2. Every company must balance their books. 3. Every boy and girl in the class needs their own book. 4. Each manager must prepare his or her schedule. 5. The company purchased their new, updated computer system today. 6. Every secretary is expected to create her own notes of the meeting. 7. The architect and the builder took great pride in their structure. 8. Every member of the committee has cast their vote on the proposal. 9. The teacher asked that each student bring their laptop to class. 10. Each applicant should write their name in the blank. C. In the space below “Best,” write the letter of the best form. In the next blank, write the letter of the only incorrect form. | Best | Incorrect | 1. a. Did anyone here lose his iPod' b. Did anyone here lose an iPod' c. Did anyone here lose their iPod' d. Did anyone here lose their iPod' | | | 1. a. When clients express their dissatisfaction, listen courteously. b. When a client expresses his dissatisfaction, listen courteously. c. When a client expresses his or her dissatisfaction, listen courteously. d. When a client expresses their dissatisfaction, listen courteously. | | | 2. a. Every one of the managers submitted his or her report today. b. Every one of the managers submitted report today. c. Each manager submitted his report today. d. Every manager submitted their report today. | | | 3. a. A student can usually get good grades if he really tries. b. A student can usually get good grades if they really tries. c. Students can usually get good grades if they really try. d. A student can usually get good grades if he or she really tries. | | | 4. a. Everyone should write his name on the form. b. Everyone should write their name on the form. c. Everyone should write his or her name on the form. d. You should each write your name on the form. | | | Grammar Level 1 Worksheet 7 Adjectives and Adverbs A. Underline the correct form of the compound adjective in each of the following sentences. 1. The best (end of school, end-of-school) luncheon we ever had was the one honoring our retiring principal. 2. The young men, frightened and shaken, indicated clearly that it was a (never to be forgotten, never-to-be-forgotten) experience. 3. Please bring all your assignments (up to date, up-to-date) before the last minute. 4. A (two story, two-story) house is no fun to paint. 5. Foothills has a (well known, well-known) reputation For being outstanding in training word processors. 6. My favorite dessert is (upside down, upside-down) cake with pineapple. 7. You must be a (high school, high-school) graduate to work in the mailroom. 8. The food on the airplane was (high quality, high-quality) as was all of the service. 9. Please do not take an (hour long, hour-long) lunch today because we’re too busy. 10. Ask the girl with the (bright red, bright-red) hair for directions to the exit. Worksheet 7 (continued) B. Write the comparative and superlative degrees of the adjectives and adverbs listed. Positive | Comparative | Superlative | 1. little | | | 2. important | | | 3. bad | | | 4. tight | | | 5. good | | | 6. thoughtful | | | 7. happy | | | 8. beautiful | | | 9. much | | | 10. brilliant | | | 11. sensitive | | | 12. many | | | 13. quick | | | 14. annoying | | | 15. slow | | | Worksheet 7 (continued) C. Underline the word that correctly completes the sentence. 1. Shake the can (good, well) before spraying 2. Rosa cannot read (good, well) enough to pass this test. 3. A (real, really) good singer is hard to find at the last minute. 4. Norman wants to go to the convention (bad, badly). 5. You didn't have to take the criticism (personal, personally). 6. When you have a cold, your voice will sound (different, differently). 7. All of us in the group felt (bad, badly) about his serious illness. 8. Sometimes I think that champagne tastes (bitter, bitterly). 9. During the entire ordeal, the actress appeared (calm, calmly). 10. In my haste I wrote my last essay (bad, badly). 11. The cake certainly did taste (good, well). 12. Even professionals don't always sing (good, well). 13. It would look (bad, badly) for us if the mistake were to be discovered. 14. He behaves very (different, differently) when he is with his friends. 15. I feel (real, really) bad after eating that huge lunch. Worksheet 7 (continued) D. Correct any errors in the use of adjectives and adverbs in the following sentences. Some sentences are already correct. 1. Of all six pictures, this one is the prettiest. 2. Which of your two sisters is oldest' 3. Try to decide which is the better of the two drawings. 4. Which of the two colleges has the largest enrollment' 5. Can you tell me which of your parents is the taller' 6. The most efficient of the two secretaries is Sally, my sister. 7. Jose Gomez is the most ambitious member of six-man team. 8. Both reports are written excellent, but I think this one is best. 9. Which car can be operated cheaper — yours or mine' 10. It is the most beautiful picture of the two she painted. 11. Which of these triplets seems to be the taller' 12. Who played the best three out of five games in your league' 13. Between chocolate and vanilla ice cream, I like vanilla best. 14. Those were surely the bestest baked beans that I have ever eaten. 15. Shirley ran the faster among the three top runners. 16. The twins are very good looking, but Deana is the most beautiful. 17. I was feeling very bad yesterday, so I went home in the afternoon. 18. If you are comparing Parker Industries and Open Technologies, Parker is the most profitable. 19. We had our higher sales in the third quarter last year. 20. My team members treat me very fair. ------------------------------------------------- Grammar Level 1 Worksheet 8 Prepositions A. Check the following sentences and correct any misuses of prepositions. Some sentences are already correct. 1. Please step in my office. 2. Just put the book up there on the top shelf. 3. All of my coworkers worked last Saturday. 4. Body language continues to be an interesting study among students of human behavior. 5. The children were disappointed when their parents could not resolve the differences that had surfaced between the two of them. 6. Her results were different than mine. 7. After hours of searching, I have no idea where the Kinzer file is at. 8. The manager waited for his secretary to finish up before closing the office. 9. Please keep this matter among the two of us. 10. The semester is now over with. Worksheet 8 (continued) B. In the space write the preposition(s) that could be used after the word listed. If you’re on the computer press the tab key once and then write your answer | Preposition | Intended meaning | 1. jumped | | the table to the floor | 2. retroactive | | | 3. compare | | (analyze for similarities and differences) | 4. different | | | 5. in conjunction | | | 6. try | | | 7. in relation | | | 8. talk | | (one-way speech) | 9. talk | | (two-way conversation) | 10. choose | | (two options) | 11. choose | | (three options) | 12. angry | | someone | 13. comprised | | | 14. sympathize | | | 15. angry | | something | 16. angry | | someone | 17. correspond | | (write letters) | 18. correspond | | (agree) | 19. agree | | a plan | 20. agree | | him | ------------------------------------------------- Grammar Level 1 Worksheet 9 Complete Sentences A. The following note, written by a sales representative to a coworker, contains four run-on sentences or comma splices. Make the corrections to change them to complete sentences. We met the clients at noon. They said they had just installed a network and wanted to discuss it. We thought that this discussion would help us decide which peripherals they needed it would allow us an “in” if they decide to buy. After discussing their network, we realized that they might be interested in buying an upgrade package. We introduced both ideas, they were not ready to discuss either idea fully. We have scheduled another meeting with them next week we hope too come away from that meeting with a deal. Their signing a deal by the end of the month would help us meet our numbers, after last month, we need these numbers. Worksheet 9 (continued) B. In this exercise you will apply your writing skills. Appearing below are phrases of many types. In the space below each phrase, write a sentence incorporating the phrase. 1. a frosty morning in January | | 2. if you approve | | 3. on January 2, 2010 | | 4. as best I can remember | | 5. if possible, including a supervisor and a custodian, | | 6. Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana | | 7. remembering to include Cleo Ellis | | 8. whenever appropriate and possible | | 9. in the absence of | | 10. when she returns the report | Worksheet 9 (continued) C. Correct the following sentences, which contain errors in the use of clauses. The errors may include comma splices, sentence fragments, connecting dependent, and independent clauses, and parallel structure. Add copy as needed to make a complete sentence. 1. The company has many job openings, the competition is fierce. 2. I explained to him the reason for my action, but he was not convinced I did the right thing. 3. Since he was not willing to accept my action I offered to resign. 4. If you can obtain an original copy of your college transcript, we will reconsider your application. 5. My manager asked me to represent our organization at the national convention, but I cannot attend due to family obligations. 6. Using the new Pearson Reference Manual and Writer’s Handbook. 7. Your tasks include to go meetings, taking notes, and arrange for coffee service. 8. Unlocking the safe by 8:30 a.m. 9. My job includes sorting and delivering incoming mail and to pick up and stamp the outgoing mail. 10. Reporting employee absences to the Human Resources Department. ------------------------------------------------- Grammar Level 2 Worksheet 10 Verbs and Pronouns The following documents contain errors in subject-verb agreement, verb usage, and pronoun usage. Make the corrections needed. Sentences may contain more than one error. DATE: Friday, March 27, 20xx, 4:47 PM TO: All Second Shift Employees FROM: Karol Hammond SUBJECT: PARKING LOT SECURITY There has been several reports of minor vandalism damage to employees’ cars in the South Parking Lot during the second shift. In an effort to discourage these nuisance-type incidents, Jan Cotner, Margo Lentz, and me have made the following changes in security procedures. 1. A third security officer will be hired as soon as possible. He will have specific responsibility for this area. 2. Additional lighting, along with new fencing, is scheduled for installation next month. 3. Our security personnel has recently went to an excellent seminar on parking lot security procedures. 4. The local police department have been notified of the problem and have promised additional patrols. If you or your coworkers sees any suspicious activity in our park lots, call 911 immediately. Letter A Worksheet 10 (continued) Letter B January 15, 20XX Ms. Marjorie Wainwright 4753 Country Lane Siloam Springs, AK 97201 Dear Marjorie: Thank you for your letter asking me to relate the influences in my life that contributed to my success as a doctor. There is a number of these I can cite that I think will be of interest to the readers of your article. 1. From childhood, my parents stressed that each member of our family must earn their college degree. My sister Jane, my two stepbrothers, and me have all earned graduate degrees. My brother Tom and me are graduates of medical school. 2. My first position was as an entry-level researcher at the clinic of Dr. John A. Gorham. Their standards were so high that excellence became a way of life. A doctor, particularly a researcher, is often accused of forgetting his patients. That was simply not possible with Dr. Gorham. 3. Then, ten years ago I was invited to become a partner in the practice of Drs. Marcus, Wolf, & Lemming. If I had not decided to do that, I probably would not have wrote Interpreting Your Genes, the book you are writing about. 4. Thus, my family, my professional colleagues, my employment opportunities—each have contributed to my success. Thanks for including me in our article. Your letter and the thoughts it evoked prompts some very pleasant memories. Sincerely, Jeanetta Parsons, M.D. ------------------------------------------------- Grammar Level 2 Worksheet 11 Adjectives, Adverbs, and Prepositions The following emails contain errors in using adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions. Sentences may contain more than one error. Email A DATE: Friday, March 27, 20xx, 4:47 PM TO: Renee Fauntleroy FROM: Alicia Langley-Burns SUBJECT: Ad for Best Buys in Town Renee, You are right! The proposed ad layout is the worse I have ever seen. I feel badly that I suggested we use John’s agency. Let’s get the hard job over with. Where and when can you meet at tomorrow for lunch' We’ll choose between several other options I can show you. Alicia DATE: Monday, August 7, 20xx, 3:29 PM TO: Bob Newton FROM: Vivian Blaine SUBJECT: Hands & Silky Product Comparison As you requested, I completed the comparison of Hands So Soft and Silky Skin as quick as possible. These are my initial observations: * The two products performed very similar in most test situations. * Silky Skin leaves hands the softest after three hours. * The results of using Hands So Soft was felt most quick upon application. * Hands So Soft is the least expensive of the two. * Negative responses to the packaging of Silky Skin were most plentiful. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 1 being the overall less desirable), I would rank them as follows: Silky Skin 6 Hands So Soft 8 Email B Worksheet 11 (continued) Email C DATE: Saturday, January 15, 20xx, 7:30 AM TO: Marcella West FROM: Vivian Blaine SUBJECT: Ixtapa Hotel Hi Marcella, Thank you for helping me with my travel arrangements to Mexico, where I arrived safe last week. The accommodations in Mexico City were fantastic. This week, I decided to go exploring, and am staying at a little hotel here in Ixtapa that is so delightful, I would feel badly if I did not share it. It is the Amigo Hotel, which sits quiet on a corner in the center of the city. To promote the Amigo as the better hotel in this part of Mexico, the owner is offering a special package. This month, if guests don't stay for fewer than two nights at $290 per night, they receive coupons good for half-price meals at excellent local restaurants. Since regular-priced rooms start at $290 per night, I think this is a real good bargain. The hotel is charming situated on beautiful grounds, and the restaurants on the owner's "special" list are excellent and serve perfect prepared Mexican cuisine. Of the two hotels I've stayed in, the Amigo is the most beautiful and economical. Its security is also handled very good, which is especially important when traveling alone. I hope you can steer people in the direction of the Amigo. They will find it enjoyable. Sincerely, Marilyn Estevan ------------------------------------------------- Grammar Level 3 Worksheet 12 Grammar Applications A. The following article appeared on a Career Tips blog. Correct the errors in grammar. Sentences may contain more than one error. Maintaining Working Relationships When you and another person work close together, you should try to understand that person as an individual. Wipe all labels about he or she out your mind, whether good or bad. Until you learn otherwise, assume that the person has the same basic needs as you have—and that they probably have similar goals as well. Evaluate each person on the basis of your day-to-day experiences with him. You may find that the individual's working style is different from you, and you may not think the person does things as good or efficient as you do. You may think that, between the two of you, you are the best worker. You may also find that the person, in nonwork situations, is quite different than you. In fact, no matter how long you work with that person, you might not become friends. However, if you treat each person as an individual and respectful as a coworker, you will probably be able to develop a good working relationship. In short, the company ask that you develop, at minimum, a productive working relationship with all other staff members. Worksheet 12 (continued) EMPLOYMENT TEST XYZ Corporation 1. The president, in cooperation with her executive assistant, are planning the annual meeting. 2. Just between you and me, preparing for the meeting is a lot of work! 3. Only one of the stockholders have asked to speak. 4. Office politics are always a factor in these meetings. 5. Janine has already began editing the annual report. 6. Not only the board of directors but also the CEO is expected to speak at the meeting. 7. Everybody in the home office must clear his or her calendars for the meeting. 8. What the board wants are two new directors. 9. Marty will do the preliminary report for Jason and I. 10. Mr. Morrison can sell ideas to the board better than her. B. You are applying for a staff position with a large corporation. As part of the employment process, you are asked to take the following short grammar test. The procedure is as follows: Read each sentence carefully. Draw a line through any grammatical errors. Write the correct answer above it. If the sentence is correct, write "C" at the end of the sentence.