Chapter 3: Parts of Speech Overview,

The Verb
EXERCISE A
1. Jane is also creative.
2. For her mother's birthday gift, she painted a sunset landscape.
3. She completed that piece of art in almost three weeks.
4. She copied the landscape from her mothers one of the favorite postcards.
5. Was the postcard from Mediterranean Sea beach?
6. The postcard has some trees and rocks on the beach.
7. How beautiful the deep blue water looked!
8. Beautiful mountains and trees are in the background.
9. The scenery looks very peaceful.
10. Jane captured the essence of the postcard with perfection.
EXERCISE B
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He is the youngest of all siblings.

How lucky you are!
I should have used a calculator.
Those blueberries certainly do taste good!
Posters of sports cars covered the walls of his room.
Shall we go to the National Zoological Park on Saturday?
During the performance, no late comers will be allowed.
She will study biology.
Have you ever been to the Mount Rushmore?
I must have been busy at the time.

Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

EXERCISE A

1. Rachel wrote a short story about her cat, Bob.

2. Have you visited your grandmother lately?
3. I often daydream about vacations.
4. How long did your last trip last?
5. I always remember the birthdays of my family members.
6. My dog had been playing with a ball in the backyard.
7. Norah will be taking violin lessons this summer.
8. Would you return this book to the library?
9. Have you thought about the topic for your assignment?
10. Mike understood the importance of table manners.

EXERCISE B
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The rock band's performance was amazing!

Mrs. Leons class seems dull about the upcoming fair.
That book has become a modern classic.
My sister is a nurse.
That poster of the sunset has always been my favorite.
Are you a member of the top staff?
The water waves sound pleasant.
The clock had been a gift from my great grandmother.
Will the leaves stay green forever?
The baby looks tired.

The Adverb
EXERCISE A
1. Our team always gives its best.
2. What an exceptionally beautiful closet you have!

3. The dish was pretty good.

4. The gems glittered brilliantly in the moonlight.
5. Today, we will see some of Da Vincis finest works.
6. This shade of green seems almost bluish to me.
7. No, you are absolutely wrong.
8. Do you live somewhere nearby?
9. A rather strong wave had taken the boat off its course.
10.

Call me tomorrow.

EXERCISE B
11.

Jamie was very late to meeting.

12.

They walked slowly on the beach.

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Didn't you win the painting competition the other day?

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The new library has been open almost six months.

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Where did you go for summer vacations?

16.

At the beach, the sunsets are incredibly breathtaking.

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The school janitor is always in a good mood.

18.

I just changed my mind.

19.

Don't forget about the social science test!

20.

Put all the notebooks here, please.

The Preposition
EXERCISE A
1. A lizard ran across Harveys foot.
2. Were all the points listed on the document?
3. Address this letter to Mr. Paulson.
4. The dog along the road sat quietly.
5. The play ended with applause.
6. Have you heard any track by Gloria Estefan?
7. The timer will stop after ten minutes.
8. We need somebody with a car.
9. Do not jump up and down on the bed!
10. Seagulls gathered around the ferry.

EXERCISE B
11. The girl in front of Jamie plays the bass guitar.
12. In approximate ten minutes, the reporter is going to interview the
winner of the race.
13. He trekked along the trail up the mountainside.
14. Yes, they cancel on account of storm.
15. Do you know that he took the clock off the wall?
16. We could plant cedar trees instead of pine trees.
17. Did those birds fly out of the cave?
18. Have you seen the movie about the dear alone in the jungle?
19. According to the newspapers, there is a fifty percent chance of thunder
storm today.
20. Is that package for you?

The Conjunction and the Interjection

EXERCISE A
1. Wind energy is cheap and renewable
2. Not three but four clipper ships sailed into the harbor this morning.
3. I really want to go to the basketball tournament, but I will be busy this
weekend.
4. You could call, fax, or write your senate representative.
5. The weather is going to be nice on Saturday, so we will meet at the park.

EXERCISE B

6. For both lizards and snakes, Death Valley is their territory.

7. I'll submit my report on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
8. The flowers can not only be used in happy occasions, but also can be
given to someone at sad occasions.
9. Neither the demands of high payment of actor nor the technical problems
could discourage the new generation of filmmakers.
10. I have no idea whether we're going to the beach or we're going to the
waterfall this weekend.

Interjections
EXERCISE C
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Aha! There is the problem with your worksheet.

The movie was, well, quite boring.
Aw, what a cute baby niece you have!
Wow! I didn't know you could play the saxophone.
Hey! There is an idea.