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REVISION of INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH GRAMMAR Phrases
Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with your answer.
(i) Name according to its
(ii) Name according to its (iii) Function structure function a. Subject of Verb
a. Infinitive phrase a. Noun phrase b. Object of Verb b. Adjective phrase c.
b. Present participial phrase c. Adverb phrase
d. Object of prepositionSubjective Complement c. Past participial phrase e. Objective complement d. Gerund phrase f. Appositive e. Prepositional phrase g. Modifier of Noun h. Modifier of Verb f. Noun phrase i. Modifier of Adverb g. Adjective phrase j. Modifier of Adjective h. Adverb phrase
k. Modifier of the whole sentence i. Absolute phrase
1. The earth is the third planet from the sun and one of the most special in the solar system.
Name according to structure: noun ph______
Name according to function: noun ph_______n Function:Subject complement
2. The earth is the third planet from the sun and one of the most special planets in the solar system.
Name according to structure: noun ph_____
Name according to function: noun ph_______ Function:preposition ph______
3. The earth is the third planet from the sun and one of the most special in the solar system.
Name according to structure: preposition ph
Name according to function: adj ___________
Function: modifier of N_______
4. It is approximately 149,597,890km away from the sun and is the only planet known to sustain life.
Name according to structure: past participle
Name according to function: adjective______
Function: modifier of N_______
5. This allows them to store scents in their nose even while they are exhaling ! Name according to
structure: prepo ph infinitive____________________________
Name according to function: adv adj______
Function : object of complement
6. Cat’s backbones are very flexible.
Name according to structure: adj p_________
Name according to function: ádj____________ Function: s complement______
7. Killer Whales, also known as Orcas, are not whales at all and are actually a type of dolphin. lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
Name according to structure: appositive____
Name according to function: adj____________ Function: s complemetn______
8. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: adj___________
Name according to function: adj____________ Function: S complement______
9. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: prepo ph_____
Name according to function: adv___________
Function: modifier of adj______
10. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: prepo ph_____
Name according to function: adv___________
Function: modifier of whole sen
11. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: present participle____________________________
Name according to function: adv___________ Function: prepo ph___________
12. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: noun ph_____
Name according to function:________________
Function: ____________________
13. In ancient times , constellations of stars were used to keep track of the calendar and for navigation.
Name according to structure: ______________
Name according to function:________________
Function:_____________________
14. In ancient times, constellations of stars were used to keep track of the calendar and for navigation.
Name according to structure: ______________
Name according to function:________________
Function:_____________________
15. In ancient times, constellations of stars were used to keep track of the calendar and for navigation.
Name according to structure: ______________
Name according to function:________________
Function:_____________________
16. His eyes wide with fear , the little boy ran to his father after hearing a noise in the woods.
Name according to structure: ______________
Name according to function:________________
Function:_____________________
17. The bride, her dress perfect and her smile bright, walked down the aisle. lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
Name according to structure: ______________
Name according to function:________________
Function:_____________________
18. Playing video games all night , Stuart neglected his homework.
Name according to structure: ______________
Name according to function:________________
Function:_____________________
19. Playing video games all night, Stuart neglected his homework.
Name according to structure: ______________
Name according to function:________________
Function:_____________________
20. Sarah, her arms raised proudly, just won the race.
Name according to structure: ______________
Name according to function:________________
Function:_____________________ Sentences
Exercise 4: Indicate whether each sentence is simple (S), compound (C), complex (CX), or
compound-complex (C-CX).
1. 8% of the earth consists of volcanoes, 11% is fertile land used to grow crops, 10% is covered in
ice, and a fifth of the earth’s surface is desert lands.
2. Ostriches can run faster than horses, and male ostriches can roar louder than lions.
3. The temperature of the earth’s core is around 7,500 Kelvins, which is hotter than the surface of the sun!
4. There are three different types of planets; terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars)
have very solid, rocky surfaces; gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) composed
mostly of frozen hydrogen and helium; and dwarf planets (Pluto, Ceres and Eris) are smaller
round objects that orbit the sun.
5. The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are joined by the Panama Canal and was one of the most
difficult and dangerous engineering projects of all time.
6. The way engineers solve practical problems is through mathematical and scientific knowledge.
7. The Delaware Aqueduct, located in New York, is the longest tunnel in the world.
8. Today, computers have gotten so small that they have been embedded into other things like
microwaves, toys, cell phones etc.
9. Due to the speed at which the moon rotates, the side of the moon that we see is the same every single time.
10. This side is called the “near side”, and the side that we are never able to see from Earth is called
the “dark side” of the moon.
11. Heat from the sun that is captured and used is called solar energy. lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440 Clauses
Exercise 2: Circle the best option.
1. The earth consists of 70% water, ___ is only 0.25% of the total mass of the planet. A. where B. what C. that D. which
2. Wind power is a clean power source ___ the pollution is minimal. A. when B. that C. as D. even though
3. You might think that a floor-length dress is conservative ___ you see the one that Christina wears. A. until B. where B. so that than
4. Melody quietly left the room and found a quiet corner in the hallway ___ she could see her grade
without embarrassing herself in front of her friends. A. while B. so that C. lest D. although
5. I don’t mention it ___ it should hurt her feeling. A. on condition that B. in order that C. in D. wherever
case 6. Cold ___ it was, we went out. A. for B. that C. since D. as
7. ___ the law had been passed, this type of crime ceased. A. After B. Before C. Until D. As soon as
8. Mr. Direck’s broken wrist healed sooner ___ he desired. A. as B. as if D. than D. that
9. The dog did ___ he was ordered. A. so as B. as C. if only D. unless
10. ___ the performance is canceled, you can get your money back. A. While B. Whether C. Until D. In the event that
Exercise 3: Name the underlined clause.
13. Those girls, who have been friends for years, are all
1. I feel happy whenever I read this book. going to the same college.
2. However hungry I am , I never seem to be able to finish off a
14. Young as he is , he occupies whole pizza. an important position in the firm.
3. We decided to look into how much it costs. 15. There were so few people
4. Despite the fact that they played well, they didn’t win the game.
that we couldn’t lift the box
5. They started the journey early in order that they would get there . on time.
16. I believe that New Zealand is
6. I will call you as soon as I arrive at the place. one of the best countries in
7. He looks as if he had known what happened. the world inasmuch as it has beautiful natural scenery and
8. They fought so bravely that the enemy fled. is a safe.
9. This is a big park that you can have a lot of fun in . 17. What he bought was awful.
10. Jennifer seemed angry that he refused to help her.
18. The uncertainty is whether he
11. I remember the day that my son was born . will attend or not.
12. John is very popular among his friends, whereas his brother is a reclusive. lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
19. The players who are wearing the red uniforms are winning the game.
20. The problem, that you did not pick up the packages, delays the entire production schedule.
A. Restrictive Adjective Clause
B. Non-restrictive Adjective Clause C. Subject Noun Clause D. Object Noun Clause E. Complement Noun Clause F. Appositive Noun Clause G. Adverbial Clause of Time H. Adverbial Clause of Place I. Adverbial Clause of Manner
J. Adverbial Clause of Purpose K. Adverbial Clause of Reason L. Adverbial Clause of Result
M. Adverbial Clause of Concession
N. Adverbial Clause of Condition
O. Adverbial Clause of Comparison lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440 Mistakes
Exercise 5: Is each following sentence correct (C) or incorrect (I)?
1. Playing video games all night, Stuart's homework never got finished.
2. Sprinting to the bus stop, Xavier's backpack fell.
3. Struggling in the water, Maddie's sister threw Maddie a rope.
4. The bark of the willow tree was the first source of aspirin, the well-known medication used to reduce pain and fever.
5. Elephants stay pregnant for 22 months; this is the longest period of gestation in any land mammal.
6. Scientific knowledge doesn’t only play an important role for children, but for parents as well.
7. That her meals for the next week would consist of cheap food, such as peanut butter sandwiches and instant soup.
8. Smiling with satisfaction, Michelle typed the last sentence of her research paper.
9. A psychedelic swirl of pinks and purples that attracts everyone’s attention.
10. Lorna did not last long in Mr. Wolcott's busy office, her long fingernails made accurate typing
impossible, and her abrasive manner scared away too many potential clients.
11. Bo was craving a cold slice of watermelon, but he had money only for hot dogs and buns.
12. Fighting the urge to crawl under her desk, Adriana looked at the clock, there was still a half hour
left of class, more than enough time to do her poorly prepared, ten-minute speech.
13. My cat Buster is always tipping over the garbage can then he searches through the trash for milk
jug caps, which he bats around the floor, the cat version of playing ice hockey.
14. Gloria and Scooby stood in front of the bathroom mirror, bitterly complaining about the difficult
midterm and stern teaching in their biology course.
15. One day in class, Shantrell rested her head against the wall and discovered that she could hear the
classical music that Mr. Nguyen played in his office on the other side.
16. Everyone points to Jeannine as an example of an excellent student because she has an attentive
attitude, detailed class notes, and the fact that she gets As on everything.
17. The music promptly put her to sleep.
18. Ironing a clean shirt, printing a course schedule, and buying a pack of gum for fresh breath were
the tasks Aaron completed before the first day of spring semester.
19. Stuart wiggled his foot, drummed a Jimi Hendrix riff with his pencil, and his jaw worked a mouthful
of gum, but he could not burn off the caffeine-induced energy from an extra large cup of coffee.
20. The blonde who sucked the ends of her hair, the athlete who blinked nervously, and the rebel who
slouched in his seat would not share their algebra homework with Jake. lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
REVISION of INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH GRAMMAR - KEYS Phrases
Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with your answer.
(i) Name according to its
(ii) Name according to its (iii) Function structure function a. Subject of Verb
a. Infinitive phrase a. Noun phrase b. Object of Verb b. Adjective phrase c.
b. Present participial phrase c. Adverb phrase
d. Object of prepositionSubjective Complement c. Past participial phrase e. Objective complement d. Gerund phrase f. Appositive e. Prepositional phrase g. Modifier of Noun h. Modifier of Verb f. Noun phrase i. Modifier of Adverb g. Adjective phrase j. Modifier of Adjective h. Adverb phrase
k. Modifier of the whole sentence i. Absolute phrase
1. The earth is the third planet from the sun and one of the most special in the solar system.
Name according to structure: NP
Name according to function: NP____________
Function: S.C_________________
2. The earth is the third planet from the sun and one of the most special planets in the solar system.
Name according to structure: NP
Name according to function: NP____________ Function: O of prep
3. The earth is the third planet from the sun and one of the most special in the solar system.
Name according to structure: Prep.P
Name according to function: Adj P__________
Function: M of N______________
4. It is approximately 149,597,890km away from the sun and is the only planet known to sustain life.
Name according to structure: Past part.P___
Name according to function: Adj P__________
Function: M of N______________
5. This allows them to store scents in their nose even while they are exhaling!
Name according to structure: Inf.P__________
Name according to function: Adj P__________
Function: O.C_________________
6. Cat’s backbones are very flexible.
Name according to structure: Adj P_________
Name according to function: Adj P__________
Function: S.C_________________ lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
7. Killer Whales, also known as Orcas, are not whales at all and are actually a type of dolphin.
Name according to structure: Past part.P
Name according to function: Adj P__________
Function: M of N______________
8. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: Adj P_________
Name according to function: Adj.P__________ Function: S.C
9. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: Prep.P
Name according to function: Adv P_________
Function: M of Adj____________
10. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: Prep.P
Name according to function: Adj P__________ Function: M of N
11. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: Gerund P_____
Name according to function: NP____________ Function: O of Prep
12. Hummingbirds are famous for being the smallest bird in the world.
Name according to structure: NP
Name according to function: NP____________
Function: S.C_________________
13. In ancient times , constellations of stars were used to keep track of the calendar and for navigation.
Name according to structure: Prep P_______
Name according to function: Adv P_________
Function: M of whole sent.____
14. In ancient times, constellations of stars were used to keep track of the calendar and for navigation.
Name according to structure: NP___________
Name according to function: NP____________
Function: S of V______________
15. In ancient times, constellations of stars were used to keep track of the calendar and for navigation.
Name according to structure: Inf.P__________
Name according to function: Adv P_________
Function: M of V______________
16. His eyes wide with fear , the little boy ran to his father after hearing a noise in the woods.
Name according to structure: Absolute phrase lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
Name according to function: Adv P_________
Function: M of whole sent.____
17. The bride, her dress perfect and her smile bright, walked down the aisle.
Name according to structure: Absolute P____
Name according to function: Adv P_________
Function: M of whole sent____
18. Playing video games all night , Stuart neglected his homework.
Name according to structure: Present Part.P
Name according to function: Adj P__________ Function: M of N
19. Playing video games all night, Stuart neglected his homework.
Name according to structure: NP
Name according to function: Adv P_________
Function: M of V______________
20. Sarah, her arms raised proudly, just won the race.
Name according to structure: Absolute P
Name according to function: Adv P_________
Function: M of whole sent.____ Sentences
Exercise 4: Indicate whether each sentence is simple (S), compound (C), complex (CX), or
compound-complex (C-CX).
1. 8% of the earth consists of volcanoes, 11% is fertile land used to grow crops, 10% is covered in
ice, and a fifth of the earth’s surface is desert lands. C
2. Ostriches can run faster than horses, and male ostriches can roar louder than lions. C
3. The temperature of the earth’s core is around 7,500 Kelvins, which is hotter than the surface of the sun! CX
4. There are three different types of planets; terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars)
have very solid, rocky surfaces; gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) composed
mostly of frozen hydrogen and helium; and dwarf planets (Pluto, Ceres and Eris) are smaller
round objects that orbit the sun. C-CX
5. The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are joined by the Panama Canal and was one of the most
difficult and dangerous engineering projects of all time. S
6. The way engineers solve practical problems is through mathematical and scientific knowledge. CX
7. The Delaware Aqueduct, located in New York, is the longest tunnel in the world. S
8. Today, computers have gotten so small that they have been embedded into other things like
microwaves, toys, cell phones etc. CX
9. Due to the speed at which the moon rotates, the side of the moon that we see is the same every single time. CX lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
10. This side is called the “near side”, and the side that we are never able to see from Earth is
called the “dark side” of the moon. C-CX
11. Heat from the sun that is captured and used is called solar energy. CX lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440 Clauses
Exercise 2: Circle the best option.
1. The earth consists of 70% water, ___ is only 0.25% of the total mass of the planet. A. where B. what C. that D. which
2. Wind power is a clean power source ___ the pollution is minimal. A. when B. that C. as D. even though
3. You might think that a floor-length dress is conservative ___ you see the one that Christina wears. A. until B. where B. so that than
4. Melody quietly left the room and found a quiet corner in the hallway ___ she could see her grade
without embarrassing herself in front of her friends. A. while B. so that C. lest D. although
5. I don’t mention it ___ it should hurt her feeling. A. on condition that B. in order that C. in case D. wherever
6. Cold ___ it was, we went out. A. for B. that C. since D. as
7. ___ the law had been passed, this type of crime ceased. A. After B. Before C. Until D. As soon as
8. Mr. Direck’s broken wrist healed sooner ___ he desired. A. as B. as if C. than D. that
9. The dog did ___ he was ordered. A. so as B. as C. if only D. unless
10.___ the performance is canceled, you can get your money back. A. While B. Whether C. Until D. In the event that
Exercise 3: Name the underlined clause.
11. I remember the day that my son was born . A
1. I feel happy whenever I read this book . G
12. John is very popular among
2. However hungry I am , I never seem to be able to finish off a
his friends, whereas his whole pizza. M
brother is a reclusive. M
3. We decided to look into how much it costs. D
13. Those girls, who have been friends for years, are all
4. Despite the fact that they played well , they didn’t win the
going to the same college. B game. F
14. Young as he is , he occupies an important
5. They started the journey early in order that they would get
position in the firm. M there on time. J
15. There were so few people
6. I will call you as soon as I arrive at the place . G
that we couldn’t lift the box
7. He looks as if he had known what happened . I . L
8. They fought so bravely that the enemy fled . L
16. I believe that New Zealand is
9. This is a big park that you can have a lot of fun in . A one of the best countries in
the world inasmuch as it
10. Jennifer seemed angry that he refused to help her . E lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
has beautiful natural scenery and is a safe. K F. Appositive Noun Clause
17. What he bought was awful. C G. Adverbial Clause of Time
18. The uncertainty is whether he will attend or not. E H. Adverbial Clause of Place
19. The players who are wearing the red uniforms are winning the I. Adverbial Clause of Manner game. A
20. The problem, that you did not pick up the packages, delays the
J. Adverbial Clause of Purpose
entire production schedule. F K. Adverbial Clause of Reason
A. Restrictive Adjective Clause L. Adverbial Clause of Result
B. Non-restrictive Adjective Clause
M. Adverbial Clause of Concession C. Subject Noun Clause
N. Adverbial Clause of Condition D. Object Noun Clause O. Adverbial Clause of E. Complement Noun Clause Comparison Mistakes
Exercise 5: Is each following sentence correct (C) or incorrect (I)?
1. Playing video games all night, Stuart's homework never got finished. I
2. Sprinting to the bus stop, Xavier's backpack fell. I
3. Struggling in the water, Maddie's sister threw Maddie a rope. I
4. The bark of the willow tree was the first source of aspirin, the well-known medication used to
reduce pain and fever. C
5. Elephants stay pregnant for 22 months; this is the longest period of gestation in any land mammal. C
6. Scientific knowledge doesn’t only play an important role for children, but for parents as well. I
7. That her meals for the next week would consist of cheap food, such as peanut butter sandwiches and instant soup. I
8. Smiling with satisfaction, Michelle typed the last sentence of her research paper. C
9. A psychedelic swirl of pinks and purples that attracts everyone’s attention. I
10. Lorna did not last long in Mr. Wolcott's busy office, her long fingernails made accurate typing
impossible, and her abrasive manner scared away too many potential clients. I
11. Bo was craving a cold slice of watermelon, but he had money only for hot dogs and buns. C
12. Fighting the urge to crawl under her desk, Adriana looked at the clock, there was still a half hour
left of class, more than enough time to do her poorly prepared, ten-minute speech. I
13. My cat Buster is always tipping over the garbage can then he searches through the trash for milk
jug caps, which he bats around the floor, the cat version of playing ice hockey. I
14. Gloria and Scooby stood in front of the bathroom mirror, bitterly complaining about the difficult
midterm and stern teaching in their biology course. C
15. One day in class, Shantrell rested her head against the wall and discovered that she could hear the
classical music that Mr. Nguyen played in his office on the other side. C lOMoAR cPSD| 58507440
16. Everyone points to Jeannine as an example of an excellent student because she has an attentive
attitude, detailed class notes, and the fact that she gets As on everything. I
17. The music promptly put her to sleep. C
18. Ironing a clean shirt, printing a course schedule, and buying a pack of gum for fresh breath were
the tasks Aaron completed before the first day of spring semester. C
19. Stuart wiggled his foot, drummed a Jimi Hendrix riff with his pencil, and his jaw worked a
mouthful of gum, but he could not burn off the caffeineinduced energy from an extra large cup of coffee. I
20. The blonde who sucked the ends of her hair, the athlete who blinked nervously, and the rebel who
slouched in his seat would not share their algebra homework with Jake. C