GRAMMAR BOOT CAMP Workbook

The Missouri House of RepresentativesGRAMMAR BOOT CAMP Workbook

This workbook is to accompany a grammar textbook.Writing Good Sentences by Claude W. Faulkner inspired and influenced this workbook’screation and is highly recommended for use as a grammar textbook.Antony LePageSeptember 2018Formatting by Ellen Misloski

ContentsBASIC SENTENCE PATTERNS. 6Exercise One. 6SubstantivesExercise Two. 7VerbsExercise Three. 8Subject – Verb – ObjectSubject – Linking Verb – ObjectExercise Four. 10Substantive ModifiersRestrictive and Non-Restrictive Substantive ModifiersExercise Five. 13Adjective – Noun CombinationsExercise Six. 15Modifiers of VerbsExercise Seven. 17Verb-Adverb CombinationsExercise Eight. 18Modifiers to ModifiersComparison of Adjectives and AdverbsExercise Nine. 20ReviewVERBALS. 23Exercise 10. 23InfinitivesExercise 11. 25ParticiplesExercise 12. 27GerundsCOMPOUNDS AND APPOSITIVES. 29Exercise 13. 29CompoundsExercise 14. 32Compound PredicateExercise 15. 34AppositivesExercise 16. 36Review

PHRASES.38Exercise 17.38Prepositional PhraseExercise 18.40Indirect ObjectPassive VoiceExercise 19.42Gerund PhraseExercise 20.43Participial PhraseExercise 21.44Infinitive PhraseTHE COMPLEX AND COMPOUND SENTENCE.45Exercise 22.45Noun Clause of Direct QuotationIndirect Quotation and Other ‘That’ ClausesExercise 23.47Adjective Clauses with Relative PronounsAdjective Clauses with Relative Adjectives and Relative AdverbsExercise 24.49Adverb ClauseExercise 25.51Compound SentencesExercise 26.54Compound – Complex Sentences

Instructions for all exercises: Use articles as needed for sentence construction.Capitalize required words and use correct ending punctuation.Use correct comma placement.Use correct verb tense.Ensure each sentences makes good sense.

6BASIC SENTENCE PATTERNSExercise OneSubstantivesEach sentence shall:A.B.Use one word subjects; andNot use any subject more than once in this exercise.1.Common Nounis a repeat offender.2.Common Nounmay authorize a tow.3.Proper Nounwrote the law.4.Proper Nounstopped for lunch.5.Collective Nounhave formed a quorum.6.Collective Nounwere out of line.7.Personal Pronoun2nd person singularmay approach the bench.8.Personal Pronoun3rd person pluralspoke at the hearing.9.Indefinite Pronounate the cookies.10.Indefinite Pronounare allowed.

7Exercise TwoVerbsEach sentence shall:A.B.Use shall for future and future perfect tenses; andEnsure verb agrees with subject in person and number.1.The representative late to the committee.to arrive – past tense, emphatic2.She the research.3.I the resolution.to complete – present perfect tenseto read – present tense, progressive4.The drafter the suggestions.to reject – past perfect tense5.The property owner the notice.to receive – future tense6.The governor the legislation.to sign – present perfect tense7.The company with the provisions.to compile – past perfect tense8.The offender in the program.to participate – past perfect tense9.He the speaker.to disturb – present tense10.The editor present.to be – past tense

8Exercise ThreeSubject — Verb — ObjectEach sentence shall:A.B.C.D.E.Follow the sentence pattern;Use a single-word subject and object;Not use any noun more than once in this exercise;Not use any verb more than once in this exercise; andHave the object receive the action of the verb.Example:SubjectSubject—Common nounVerb—Common nounVerb—ObjectCommon nounThe dog chased the rabbit.—ObjectCommon noun1.2.3.SubjectPronoun—Verb—ObjectCommon noun4.5.6.SubjectPronoun—Verb—ObjectCommon noun7.8.9.

9Subject — Linking Verb — ObjectEach sentence shall:A.B.C.D.Example:Subject—Common nounFollow the sentence pattern;Use a single-word subject;Not use any noun more than once in this exercise; andNot use any verb more than once in this exercise.Subject—Common nounLinking Verb—Substantive ComplementCommon nounThe dog was a puppy.Linking Verb—Substantive ComplementCommon noun1.2.3.Subject—Common nounLinking Verb—Adjective Complement4.5.6.Subject—Linking VerbDemonstrative orIndefinite pronoun—Substantive ComplementPersonal pronoun7.8.9.

10Exercise FourSubstantive ModifiersEach sentence shall:A.B.Use only one word in each blank; andNot use the same word more than once in this exercise.1.The staffer mailed the letter.2.The lobbyist entered the office.3.He filed a bill.4.5.Descriptive adjectiveDescriptive adjectiveDescriptive adjectivesenators supported the legislation.Numeral adjectivecandidates were running in the primary.Numeral adjective6.resolution is interesting.7.representatives are part of the caucus.8.news station wanted the footage.9.constituents responded.10.staff will go.11.lunch is here.12.car broke down.13.page count is too long.14.office is quiet.Demonstrative adjectiveDemonstrative adjectiveIndefinite adjectiveIndefinite adjectivePossessive form of ‘I’Possessive form of ‘you’Possessive form of ‘she’Possessive form of ‘It’Possessive form of ‘they’

11Restrictive and Non-Restrictive Substantive ModifiersEach sentence shall:A.B.C.D.E.F.Follow the sentence pattern;Use a single-word subject and object;Not use any proper noun;Not use any noun, pronoun verb, or adjective more thanonce in this exercise;Not use the passive voice; andNot use any possessive.Example:Modifier —RestrictiveModifier ——Verb—The large dog chased the 2.3.Subject er —Non-RestrictiveSubject—Verb— Object7.8.9.Object

Linking Verb—ModifierRestrictive—Substantive �Linking Verb—Adjective Complement19.20.21.

13Exercise FiveAdjective—Noun CombinationsEach sentence shall:A.B.C.D.E.F.Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any proper noun;Not use the passive voice;Have a substantive consist of only one word;Not use any noun, verb, or adjective more than once in thisexercise; andNot use any possessive as the subject, object, or complement.Example:Modifier —Modifier —Modifier — Subject—VerbHer soccer coach drove.Modifier — Subject—Verb1.2.Subject—Verb—Modifier —Modifier — Object3.4.Subject—Linking Verb—Modifier —Modifier — Substantive Complement5.6.

14Modifier —Modifier — Subject—Verb—Modifier —Modifier — Object7.8.Subject—Verb—Modifier—Modifier —Modifier — Object9.10.

15Exercise SixModifiers of VerbsEach sentence shall:A.B.C.D.E.Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any proper noun;Not use the passive voice;Substantive consists of only one word;Not use any noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective morethan once in this exercise; andNot use any possessive.F.Example:Subject —VerbSubject — VerbShe left yesterday.——ModifierAdverb of timeModifierAdverb of manner1.2.3.Subject —Verb—Object —ModifierAdverb of time4.5.6.

16Subject —Verb—ModifierAdverb of place7.8.9.Subject —Linking Verb—Adjective Complement —ModifierAdverb of time10.11.12.Subject —Verb—Object —ModifierAdverb of place13.14.15.

17Exercise SevenVerb-Adverb CombinationsEach sentence shall:A.B.C.D.Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any proper noun;Substantive consists of only one word; andNot use any noun, pronoun, verb, or adverb more than oncein this exercise.Example:Subject —Subject — Verb — Modifier —I gave up smoking.Verb — Modifier —ObjectObject1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.

18Exercise EightModifiers to ModifiersEach sentence shall:A.B.C.D.Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any proper noun;Use substantive that consists of only one word; andNot use any noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective more thanonce in this er—ModifierShe sang very ct—Linking Verb—Modifier—Adjective Complement5.6.

.Comparison of Adjectives and AdverbsEach sentence shall:A.Use only forms showing positive intensity.AdjectiveComparative mparative Superlative6.badly7.well8.fast9.little10.rapidly

20Exercise NineReviewEach sentence shall:A.B.C.Subject—Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective more thanonce in this exercise; andNot use the passive voice.Verb—Object1.2.Subject — Verb —Past tenseModifier3.4.Subject—Verb—ObjectFuture tense5.6.Subject—Linking VerbPresent tense—Substantive Complement7.8.

21Subject—Linking Verb—Present TenseAdjective b—Future inking Verb—Past tenseModifier—Substantive er—Descriptive bject—Modifier17.18.

22Subject—Linking Verb—Modifier — Substantive Complement19.20.Modifier — r — ier — Subject—Object27.28.

23VERBALSExercise 10InfinitivesA.Fill in the blank with an infinitive.1.was the office goal.2.is a lot of fun.SubjectSubject3.The representative has money .Modifier of money4.The senator wanted .Object5., a budget analyst must complete the work.Modifier of complete6.He needed .Object7., he needs harder.Modifier of needsObject8.The constituent asked .Object9.The child’s next activity was .10.is a learning experience.Substantive complementSubject

24Each sentence shall:A.B.C.D.Use an infinitive when called for;Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective morethan once in this exercise; andNot use the passive voice.Example:Subject—Verb—ObjectPresent active infinitiveSubject—He wants to fish.Verb—ObjectPresent active infinitive1.2.Subject—Verb—ObjectPresent passive infinitive3.4.Subject—Verb—ObjectPresent active infinitive—Modifier5.6.Subject—Linking Verb—Present active infinitiveAdjective Complement7.8.

25Exercise 11ParticiplesA.1.Fill in the blank with a participle.The representative left the room.Restrictive modifier of ‘representative’2.It was a session.Restrictive modifier of ‘session’3.The woman is a senator.Restrictive modifier of ‘woman’4.The person is the biggest opponent.5., I arrive at work.Restrictive modifier of ‘person’Non-restrictive modifier of ‘I’6.The pastor, , began the service.Non-restrictive modifier of ‘pastor’7., the lobbyist left.8.A dog scared the children.9., the employee woke up angry.10., he grabbed the railing.Non-restrictive modifier of ‘lobbyist’Restrictive modifier of ‘dog’Non-restrictive modifier of ‘employee’Non-restrictive modifier of ‘he’

26Each sentence shall:A.B.C.Use a participle when called for;Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective morethan once in this exercise; andNot use the passive voice.D.Example:Modifier—Subject—Non- restrictive present active participleVerb—ObjectCrying, the toddler left the room.Subject — Linking Verb — Adjective ComplementPast passive participle1.2.Modifier—SubjectRestrictivepast passive participle—Linking Verb—Adjective tive perfectpassive ctive present active participleVerb—Object7.8.

27Exercise 12GerundsA.Fill in the blank with a participle.1.did not stop them.2.Her impressed him.3.is pleasant.SubjectSubjectSubject4.She teaches .Object5.Their favorite activity is .Object6.He did not care about Amy’s .Object7.is a great time.8.helps him think.SubjectSubject9.The representative does not like .Object10.win games.Subject

28Each sentence shall:A.B.C.Use a gerund when called for;Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective morethan once in this exercise; andNot use the passive voice.D.Example:SubjectSubject——Verb—Present active gerundObjectRunning helps him.Linking Verb—Present active gerundAdjective Complement1.2.Subject—Verb—ObjectPresent perfect passive gerund3.4.Subject—Verb—ObjectPresent active gerund5.6.Modifier—Subject—VerbPresent passive gerund—Object7.8.

29COMPOUNDS AND APPOSITIVESExercise 13CompoundsEach sentence shall:A.B.C.D.Follow the sentence pattern;Not use any proper nouns;Not use any noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective morethan once in this exercise; andNot use the passive voice.Example:Compound SubjectCompound Subject—Verb( and )The boy and girl left.—Verb( and )1.2.Compound Subject—( or )Verb—Object3.4.Subject— Linking Verb—Adjective Complement( but )5.6.