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Worksheets and Correct The Errors Answers Spring 2022
Worksheets and Correct The Errors Answers Spring 2022
DIRECTIONS: For each of the sentences below identify the part of speech of each word. Also, indicate the
main functions of the noun (subject, object, object of the preposition).
*note: determiners specify the nouns. Members of this special class are definite and indefinite articles, possessives, and quantifiers and
demonstratives. In this exercise call the determiner by its specific name:
(Hundreds of ) (those) books
(quantifier) (demonstrative)
1. The most common first language in the world is Mandarin Chinese, but it is widely
spoken only inside of China.
The – article is - verb only - adverb
Most – adverb Mandarin - adjective inside - preposition
Common – adjective Chinese – noun (pred. nominative) of - preposition
First – adjective but - conjunction China – noun (obj. of prep.)
Language – noun (subjective) it – pronoun (subject)
in = preposition is - verb
the – article widely - adverb
world = noun (obj. of prep.) spoken - verb
2. Almost half of the world's population speaks one of the Indo-European languages.
Almost – adverb one of - quantifier
Half of – quantifier the - article
The – article Indo-European - adjective
World – noun languages – noun (object)
Population – noun (subject)
Speaks - verb
3. English is the most popular in this group, and its popularity is growing.
English – noun (subject) this – Demonstrative adjective growing - verb
Is – verb group – noun (obj. of prep.)
The – article and - conjunction
Most – adverb its - pronoun
Popular – adjective popularity – noun (subject)
In – preposition is - verb
4. If second-language speakers are included, English is the most common language
in the world.
If – conjunction English – noun (subject) language – noun (pred.nom.)
Second-language – adjective is - verb
Speakers – noun (subject) the - article
Are – verb most - adverb
Included – verb common - adjective
5. Linguists have identified over four thousand languages.
Linguists – noun (subject four thousand - quantifier
Have – verb languages – noun (obj. of prep.)
Identified – verb
Over - preposition
6. Some languages are relatively new in human history.
Some – quantifier in - preposition
Languages – noun (subject) human – noun/adjective
Are – verb history – noun (obj. of . prep.)
Relatively – adverb
New – adjective
7. Others were used for thousands of years and then mysteriously disappeared.
Others – pronoun and - conjunction
Were – verb then - adverb
Used – verb mysteriously - adverb
For – preposition disappeared - verb
ADVANCED GRAMMAR WORKSHEET-CORRECT ERROR ANSWERS
Thousands of – quantifier
Years – noun (obj. of prep)
8. Over four thousand languages and dialects are currently being used, but many
have no written form.
Over – adverb currently – adverb no - adjective
Four thousand – quantifier being – verb written - adjective
Languages – noun (subject) used – verb form – noun (object)
And – conjunction but - conjunction
Dialects – noun (subject) many - pronoun
Are – verb have - verb
2. When we win the lottery, we will take many trips around the world with our friends.
The lottery – noun phrase – object
Win the lottery – transitive verb (lottery = object)
Take many trips – transitive verb (trips = object)
Many trips – noun phrase – object
Around the world – prepositional phrase – adverbial phrase
The world – noun phrase – object of preposition
With our friends – prepositional phrase – adverbial phrase
ADVANCED GRAMMAR WORKSHEET-CORRECT ERROR ANSWERS
3.The boy in the green suit goes to the park in the afternoon.
The boy – noun phrase - subject
In the green suit – prepositional phrase – adjective phrase
Goes to the park – intransitive verb
To the park – prepositional phrase – adverbial phrase
In the afternoon – prepositional phrase – adverb phrase
The afternoon – noun phrase
1. FOR RENT: Live (comfortably) in this ( cozy) apartment. (Cheap) renting makes it a (perfect) home for
one student.
2. FOR SALE: Woman's bicycle: I'm asking the (incredible) low price of $65 for this (new) five-speed
bicycle. I've (hardly) used it. Don't miss this (terrific) bargain.
3. PUPPY: Free to a (good) home. Skipper is a (beautiful) and friendly puppy. He behaves (well) with
children, and he is very (obedient). We are moving very soon, so Skipper needs a new home
(quickly).
II. Complete each conversation with the comparative form of the word in parentheses.
1. A: How do those shoes fit?
B: They're very loose. I need a smaller size.
2. A: Did you pass your driving test?
B: Yes, I did. It seemed much easier this time.
3. A: I'm out of breath.
B: Then let's walk a little more slowly.
4. A: You look great. What happened?
B: I'm watching my diet more closely, and I'm exercising more regularly.
5. A: Could you keep the noise down? I'm trying to work.
B: Sorry. We'll talk more quietly.
6. A: I feel awful. I'm staying home from work.
B: Good idea. Your cold seems a lot worse today.
7. A: Which teams plays the best?
B: The Knicks. They've won every game this season.
8. A: How was dinner at the Country Inn?
B: The food was delicious, but dinner was much more expensive than it used to be.
9. A: Tom's English has improved at lot.
B: I know. He's studying a lot harder this year.
10. A: It's 9:30. How come you're so late?
B: Your place is farther than I thought.
III. DOUBLE COMPARATIVE:
1. Bruce gets silly when he's tired. Last night he studied until midnight.
(It got late. He became silly.)
The later it got, the sillier Bruce became.
2. Sylvia studied hard for her French course last semester.
(She studied hard. She spoke fluently.)
The harder Silvia studied, the more fluently she spoke.
3. Greg takes good care of his garden.
(He often waters his tomatoes. They get big.)
The more often Greg waters his tomatoes, the bigger they get.
IV. Read the paragraph. You will find six errors with the comparatives and superlatives.
Correct the errors.
I think today has been the worst day of my life. My car broke down on the Expressway during rush hour this
morning—the busiest time of day. I sat there for an hour waiting for a tow truck. The longer I waited the more
nervous I got. I was a wreck when I got to work. Of course, this was the day we were closing the biggest deal
of the year. My boss called me five times about one letter. And more frequently he called, the worse I typed.
My next worry is the repair bill for the car. I hope it isn't as expensive as the last time.
WORKSHEET # 6 – SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
1.CIRCLE THE CORRECT 2.COMPLETE THE SENTENCES 5. CHOOSE THE
FORM OF THE VERB BASED ON WHAT YOU READ. CORRECT COMPLETION
ADVANCED GRAMMAR WORKSHEET-CORRECT ERROR ANSWERS
The patient’s arm had been bleeding/ had bled for 3 hours when he finally arrived at the emergency room.
2. By the time the shuttle returns to the launching pad, it will circle the earth twenty-one times.
By the time the shuttle returns to the launching pad, it will have circled the earth twenty-one times.
3. Up to now, only one of the students have received a scholarship.
Up to now, only one of the students has received a scholarship.
4. Every evening, the cat is chasing the dog around the garden.
Every evening, the cat chases the dog around the garden.
5. My family has been living in this house for 100 years at this time next autumn.
My family will have been living in this house for 100 years at this time next autumn.
6. That old drunk has benn given his money away for the last fifteen minutes. Are you thinking that we
should call the police?
That old drunk has been giving his money away for the last fifteen minutes. Do you think we should call the police?
7. The carpenter was stepping on a nail when he was walking across the street.
The carpenter stepped on a nail when he was walking across the street.
8. By this time next year, Celia is going to sailing across the Atlantic by herself.
By this time next year, Celia is going to be sailing across the Atlantic by herself.
9. After the banker has written the check, he sent it to his lawyer.
After the banker had written the check, he sent it to his lawyer.
10. What can you see through the telescope? I am seeing the rings of Saturn at the moment.
What can you see through the telescope? I can see the rings of Saturn at the moment.
2. These two boxes have the same size, but Kellogs contains more mineral.
3. General Mills has more ingredients than Kellogs.
4. Frosted Flakes has lower amount of sodium than Total and Bran Flakes.
5. Danon contains more sugar that Yoplait.
6. First, the ingredients in each product are the same.
7. Pantene has fewer ingredients than Loreal.
8. Stonyfield Farm has fewer calories than the other two.
9. The Yoplait’s bluberry is the tastiest of the three.
10. Starkist is as heavy as Seanet and Jewel’s.
11. She always uses Dove.
12. Loreal is more expensive than the others.
13. It has as many calories as Jewel’s.