1. NAME:_________________________________ PROGRESSIVE ENGLISH PRACTICE #4 TOTAL SCORE:_________
FOCUS: SUBJECTS / VERBS / COMPLEMENTS DAY 1 CORRECT ANSWERS:__________/10
1. Did Tyler’s aluminum bat really break in two pieces?
2. Mary made me that chocolate cake for dinner.
3. Math is so incredibly difficult for a large number of people.
# Subject Verb /VerbType Complement /Complement Type
1
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2
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3
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4. What part of speech is the word “that” in sentence number two? __________
FOCUS: PHRASES / CLAUSES / SENTENCE STRUCTURE DAY 2 CORRECT ANSWERS: ______/10
Underline the dependent clauses and name the type. [PEN page 8]
1. If the manager is unable to help, try the assistant manager. type: ___________
2. The man whose neck was broken has recovered completely. type: ___________
3. The city council objected when the mayor changed his mind. type: ___________
4. The dog which I loved dearly was hit by a truck last night. type: ___________
5. All individuals who purchased tickets will be admitted. type: ___________
6. When the train came by, everyone stopped and watched. type: ___________
7. She had to return home because she forgot her purse. type: ___________
8. Combine the following sentences by using an adverb clause.
William ran six miles during gym. Then, he drank four bottles of water.
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Rewrite the two sentences below by combining them as indicated.
The lamp is an antique. It should be handled with care.
9. combine by using an appositive:
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10. combine by using an adjective clause:
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2. FOCUS: WRITING /CAPITALIZATION / PUNCTUATION / SPELLING DAY 3 CORRECT ANSWERS:__________/10
Use the paragraph below to answer questions 1-10
1Our trip to Atlanta for the Spelling Bee finals has been fun but hectic. 2First, we lost one of our suitcases at the
airport. 3Apparently, someone loaded it onto another airplane, and it was diverted to another airport miles
away. 4Next, we took a cab to our hotel, which was located in the busiest section of downtown, Atlanta.
5Finally, we were able to sit down, eat, and relax for a while. 6Once we checked in, we walked to a restaurant
down the block.
1. In which sentence is a comma used incorrectly? A. sentence 2 B. sentence 3 C. sentence 4 D. sentence 5
2. What is the purpose of the following transition words and phrases: first, next, once we checked in, finally?
A. To show similarity B. To show contrast C. To show sequence D. To show emphasis
Identify the structure of the following sentences.[S cpd cx] [PEN page 1]
3. Sentence 3: ________ 4. Sentence 4: _________ 5. Sentence 5: _________ 6. Sentence 6: __________
7. Identify the superlative adjective in sentence 4. [PEN page 11] ____________
8. Where is the best placement for sentence number 5? A. After sentence 1 B. After sentence 2
C. After sentence 3 D. After sentence 6
9. Which sentence could be added to help develop an idea which is already present in the paragraph?
A. Riding on a plane is a wonderful experience.
B. We studied for several days in order to prepare for the Spelling Bee.
C. With the slow moving traffic and continuous stop lights, it seemed as if we would never arrive at our hotel.
D. We did not win the Bee, and we were very disappointed.
10. Identify the meaning of the word diverted as it is used in sentence 3 in the paragraph above.
A. Sent B. Sold C. Stolen D. Lost