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ENGLISH 11
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English 11 Grammar
Table of Contents
UNIT 1: Sentence Faults and Punctuation
Lesson One: |
Review of phrases |
Lesson Two: |
Sentence Fragments |
Lesson Three: |
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Lesson Four: |
The Comma |
Lesson Five: |
The Apostrophe |
Mastery TEST 1 Review A
UNIT 2: SENTENCE PATTERNS AND TYPES; PRONOUN CASE
Lesson One: |
Review of Clauses |
Lesson Two: |
Sentence Patterns |
Lesson Three: |
Sentence Types |
Lesson Four: |
Pronoun Case |
Lesson Five: |
Proofreading |
Mastery TEST 2 Review A
UNIT 3: AGREEMENT
Lesson One: |
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Lesson Two: |
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Review: |
Case and Agreement |
Mastery TEST 3 Review A
UNIT 4: VERBS
Lesson One: |
Verb Forms |
Lesson Two: |
Verb Tense |
Lesson Three: |
Verb Mood |
Lesson Four: |
Verb Voice |
Lesson Five: |
Parallelism |
Lesson Six: |
Misplaced Modifiers |
Lesson Seven: |
Dangling Modifiers |
Mastery TEST 4 Review A
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“Grammar, which knows how
TO CONTROL even kings.”
English 11
UNIT 1
SENTENCE FAULTS &
PUNCTUATION
Phrases
Sentence Fragments
Comma Rules
Apostrophe Rules
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UNIT 1: SENTENCE FAULTS; PUNCTUATION
LESSON ONE: PHRASES
A phrase is two or more related words that function as a single sentence part (either noun, adjective, or adverb). There are three kinds of phrases: Prepositional, Appositive, and Verbals.
1.Prepositional phrases – begins with a preposition and includes its object and any words modifying the object
a.We swam in the water yesterday.
b.He walked toward us.
c.He can identify most flowers by their petals.
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE REVIEW EXERCISE: Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence. Circle the object of the preposition.
1.A very nutritious grain comes from the amaranth plant.
2.The amaranth is actually a group of large, leafy plants.
3.It was once an important part of the Aztec diet.
4.For the last 500 years, though, the amaranth has been unknown.
5.Its protein content is greater than that of other grains.
6.Amaranth seeds can be ground into flour.
7.The seeds can also be popped like popcorn.
8.The plant adapts easily and grows well in many environments.
9.Amaranth plants are growing presently in Asia, Africa, and North and South America.
10.Scientists call amaranth “the grain of the future.”
2.Appositive phrases – a noun or noun phrase that renames a nearby noun
a.My sister, the girl in the blue shirt, is the best athlete in the school.
b.We went to Mount St. Helens, the only active volcano in the continental U.S.
c.Jonathon, the inquisitive baby, was playing with his mother’s laptop.
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APPOSITIVE PHRASE REVIEW EXERCISE: Underline the appositive phrase in each sentence and draw an arrow to the noun or noun phrase it renames.
Notice that a comma separates the appositive and the noun it renames.
1.The Everglades, a shallow river rather than a marsh, is in Florida.
2.Its vast acreage, a stretch of grass and water, is home to a variety of animal life.
3.Visitors regularly spot roseate spoonbills, exotic water birds.
4.The flamingo, another bird abundant there, can also be seen wading in the water.
5.Everglades National Park, a protected wildlife habitat, was established in 1947.
USING APPOSITIVES IN SENTENCES: Choose one of the nouns in each sentence that needs clarification or that can be given extra information. Rewrite the sentence, adding an appositive to the noun you choose. Use commas as necessary AND underline your phrase.
1.The book on the shelf cost $700.00.
2.For lunch we had a burger and chips.
3.Two of the men carried the couch into the living room from the truck.
WRITING EXERCISE: You work for a major corporation who is trying to hire a top engineer away from another company. Write a paragraph describing the benefits of moving to your town. Use at least four appositive phrases in your paragraph. Underline (or highlight) your appositive phrases. Proof read your writing for correctness.
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3.Verbal phrases– these phrases all contain some type of verb.
a.Participial – a verb form ending in
ADJECTIVE.
(past participial form is “ed” in regular verbs; may vary in irregular verbs)
Ex. – Being a
(adjective describing “I”)
b.Gerund – a verb form ending in
Ex. – Washing the dishes is my daily chore. (subject of the sentence) I go sightseeing on foot. (direct object)
*NOTE: Be alert to irregular verbs, those whose forms do not end in ed/ing. For example, chosen.
c.Infinitive – to plus a verb
PARTICIPIAL PHRASE REVIEW EXERCISE: Underline the participial phrase. Draw an arrow to the word it is describing.
1.Capped by snow, the peak of Mount Fuji symbolizes Japan to many people.
2.Mount Fuji, considered an active volcano, last erupted in 1707.
3.Rocks and sand, sliding for the last ten centuries, now fall constantly.
4.On one wall, a crack measuring as long as six football fields threatens to split the mountain in two.
GERUND PHRASE REVIEW EXERCISE: Underline the Gerund phrase in each sentence.
1.The crumbling of Mount Fiji is a serious problem.
2.Preserving this significant landmark is of primary concern.
3.The Japanese plan to repair Fuji by building a barrier.
4.Their aim is stopping the constant rock and sand slides.
INFINITIVE PHRASE REVIEW EXERCISE: Underline the infinitive phrase in each sentence.
1.A massive concrete wall also will help to protect the city of Fujinomiya.
2.The location of the wall has presented interesting problems to be solved by the engineers.
3.Unfortunately, to get to the worksite, people must follow a steep, difficult path.
4.The only way to bring in building supplies is by helicopter.
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Phrase Review Exercise A: In the following sentences, circle the phrase or phrases. Then, using the chart, label the phrase above your circle.
App – Appositive |
Ger – Gerund Phrase |
Inf – Infinitive |
Part – Participial Phrase |
Prep – Prepositional Phrase |
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1.Eric, the smartest boy in school, tried taking AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, and AP Biology, but it proved to be too much for him.
2.Hiking at Hoffmaster is fun to do.
3.Running down the stairs, Susie knew she was going to be late for school.
4.I wanted to go to the Christmas Dance with Mark, but he was already going with Mary, my best friend.
5.Seeing a Broadway production was the highlight of my trip to New York.
Phrase Review Exercise B: In the paragraphs below, underline AND label the phrases. You might think it’s like making a downhill ski run on a vertical cliff. This cliff,
however, is moving under your feet. You are a surfer riding “Jaws,” the enormous waves of Hawaii. Occurring about twelve times a year, Jaws’ huge waves are caused by Pacific storm winds that break in a deep reef off the north shore of Maui, Hawaii’s second largest island.
That having been said, would you like to meet some of the surfers who think of Jaws
as fun? Dave Kalama describes being “wiped out” by Jaws, saying, ”You’re doing cartwheels and flips and somersaults all at the same time.” To reach shore safely is Mike
Waltze’s goal, but he never misses a chance to ride Jaws again. Why? He’s consumed by
the thrill.
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Composing practice: Follow the directions below and compose original sentences.
1.Write a sentence with the appositive phrase “the craziest teacher in the school.”
2.Write a question with the infinitive “to sleep.”
3.Write a sentence with “finishing my homework” as the subject.
4.Write a sentence with “finishing my homework” as a participial phrase.
WRITING SKILL: Using phrases to combine sentences.
A. Use participial phrases to combine each set of sentences into one sentence. Underline your participial phrase.
Example: The busy restaurant was
Combined: The busy restaurant being
1.The mayor was introduced to the gathering. He was warmly received.
2.Food vendors were stationed outside the convention center. They did a brisk business.
3.Tourists arrived in droves. They enjoyed the contemporary art exhibit.
B. Use a gerund phrase to combine each set of sentences into one sentence. Underline your gerund phrase.
Example: Maggie read the atlas as a child. This activity gave her an extraordinary love of travel.
Combined: Reading the atlas as a child gave Maggie an extraordinary love of travel.
1.They were determined to paint the widow’s home in one day. This was their objective.
2.Mary joined the choir. The reason for this was because she loved to sing.
3.Debra enjoys one particular hobby. This hobby is to knit colorful sweaters.
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C. Use an infinitive phrase to combine sentences connecting the action with its purpose. Underline your infinitive phrase.
Example: Indonesia has established a refuge. Orangutans are protected there.
Combined: Indonesia has established a refuge to protect Orangutans.
1.Adams and Smith contacted Indonesian authorities. They needed government permission to visit the Orangutan refuge.
2.The government protects its Orangutans. This protection prevents the Orangutans from disappearing.
3.The team of explorers trudged through the dry, hot forest. They looked for Orangutans.
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UNIT 1: SENTENCE FAULTS AND PUNCTUATION
LESSON TWO: SENTENCE FRAGMENTS (FRAG)
EXERCISE ONE: Correct the sentence fragments below; if the item has no error, use a "C" in the margin for correct.
1.I bought artificial flowers. Since they would not need care.
2.Since they would not need care. I bought artificial flowers.
3.To speak Spanish fluently. One should travel in Spain or Mexico.
4.Pete enjoys science fiction. Because he is interested in the future.
5.The author gathered her materials. A packet of paper, a pen, and a sharpened pencil.
6.Singing in the school chorus. Diane improved her voice.
7.Because she assisted a photographer. Joyce learned how to develop film.
8.When he entered the room, he saw the toys. Dolls, trucks, and games.
9.Washed clean by the rain, the car looked immaculate.
10.While she was running after the bus. Her bags dropped on the sidewalk.
11.We arrived at the concert on time. Because we had used a taxi.
12.Grandfather sat quietly on the porch swing. He was winding his watch.
13.Don't skate there. Where the ice is thin.
14.When he tires, he takes a nap. He feels refreshed when he awakens.
15.Realizing that her fears were silly. She tried to forget them.
16.Whenever you are ready, we can leave for the meeting.
17.Bill handed Sue her gift. A box of expensive chocolates.
18.Whenever Fred presented an argument. The teacher frowned.
19.Phil always began his essays with a rhetorical question. A question used primarily for stylistic effect.
20.Working in the laboratory. Janet missed the film.
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