Quiz for Lessons 101 - 105 - Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative

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Instructions: Find the subjects, verbs, and predicate nominatives in these sentences. Some may have compound subjects, verbs, or predicate nominatives. Some may not have a predicate nominative.

1. My favorite musical instruments are the radio, television, and stereo.

2. Two popular trees are the linden and the honey locust.

3. The winner will be either Jeff or Will.

4. Are those people our neighbors and friends?

5. Baseball and golf are outdoor sports.

6. I will be home tomorrow.

7. Your doctor should be a well-trained individual.

8. Jenny and Emily are close friends.

9. The grand prize was a trip to Hawaii and a cruise to Alaska.

10. Mr. Hatch is a member of congress and a song writer.

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1. My favorite musical instruments are the radio, television, and stereo.

2. Two popular trees are the linden and the honey locust.

3. The winner will be either Jeff or Will.

4. Are those people our neighbors and friends?

5. Baseball and golf are outdoor sports.

 

6. I will be home tomorrow.

7. Your doctor should be a well-trained individual.

8. Jenny and Emily are close friends.

9. The grand prize was a trip to Hawaii and a cruise to Alaska.

10. Mr. Hatch is a member of congress and a song writer.

 

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Quiz for Lessons 301 - 305 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. Where were jack and jill going?

2. i wish i could go to arizona with my dad.

3. My uncle jim was visiting with paul in idaho.

4. I just returned from parsippany, new jersey.

5. The constitution should be studied more in school.

6. the navaho indians live in interesting buildings.

7. Did you attend provo high?

8. Ann lives in canada.

9. we will be visiting the first baptist church.

10. my nationality is swedish.

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Answers:

1. Where were Jack and Jill going?

2. I wish I could go to Arizona with my dad.

3. My Uncle Jim was visiting with Paul in Idaho.

4. I just returned from Parsippany, New Jersey.

5. The Constitution should be studied more in school.

6. The Navaho Indians live in interesting buildings.

7. Did you attend Provo High?

8. Ann lives in Canada.

9. We will be visiting the First Baptist Church.

10. My nationality is Swedish.

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Lesson 105 - Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative

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A predicate nominative or predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject.  It is a complement or completer because it completes the verb.  The verb in a sentence having a predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.

     Examples:
     Mr. Johanson is a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson equals a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson is a father.
     Mr. Johanson equals a father.
     Mr. Johanson is my neighbor.
     Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.

Predicate nominatives complete only linking verbs. The linking verbs include the following: the helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been; the sense verbs look, taste, smell, feel, and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow, continue, stay, and turn.

Predicate nominatives can be compound. 

 

     Example: 

     Mr. Johanson is a teacher, father, and my neighbor.

Instructions: List the subject, verb, and predicate nominatives in the following sentences. Some may have compound subjects, verbs, or predicate nominatives. Some may not have a predicate nominative.

1. An honest man should have been the leader of the country.

2. Curt's favorite toy is his big truck.

3. Students' favorite food must be pizza.

4. The alarm must be ringing again and again.

5. My homes have been a school house, an old apartment, and a moved-in house.

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Answers:

1. An honest man should have been the leader of the country.

2. Curt's favorite toy is his big truck.

3. Students' favorite food must be pizza.

4. The alarm must be ringing again and again.

5. My homes have been a school house, an old apartment, and a moved-in house.

 

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Lesson 305 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize a common noun when it is part of a proper noun. 

 

Examples: 

river - Jordan River

uncle - Uncle Al

street - Main Street

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. i have crossed the missouri river.

2. Did you attend mountain view high school?

3. the three boys joined the boy scouts.

4. aunt alice will be coming from africa.

5. The magazine people is read by many people.

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Answers:

1. I have crossed the Missouri River.

2. Did you attend Mountain View High School?

3. The three boys joined the Boy Scouts.

4. Aunt Alice will be coming from Africa.

5. The magazine People is read by many people.

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Lesson 104 - Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative

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A predicate nominative or predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject.  It is a complement or completer because it completes the verb.  The verb in a sentence having a predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.

     Examples:
     Mr. Johanson is a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson equals a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson is a father.
     Mr. Johanson equals a father.
     Mr. Johanson is my neighbor.
     Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.

Predicate nominatives complete only linking verbs. The linking verbs include the following: the helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been; the sense verbs look, taste, smell, feel, and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow, continue, stay, and turn.

Predicate nominatives can be compound. 

 

     Example: 

     Mr. Johanson is a teacher, father, and my neighbor.

Instructions: List the subject, verb, and predicate nominatives in the following sentences. Some may have compound subjects, verbs, or predicate nominatives. Some may not have a predicate nominative.

1. Abbott and Costello were famous actors and a comedy team.

2. Radio and television have become old inventions and household necessities.

3. Many neglected children become really unhappy grownups.

4. The car has been here for a long time.

5. She was a model and became a movie star.

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Answers:

1. Abbott and Costello were famous actors and a comedy team.

2. Radio and television have become old inventions and household necessities.

3. Many neglected children become really unhappy grownups.

4. The car has been here for a long time.

5. She was a model and became a movie star.

 

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Lesson 304 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize proper nouns. A proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing. 

 

Examples: 

girl - Rebecca

city - New Orleans

newspaper - New York Times

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. Should you and i go with sam?

2. The magna carta is an important document.

3. the first war in my lifetime was world war II.

4. I live in lindon, utah.

5. Have you and john visited england?

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Answers:

1. Should you and I go with Sam?

2. The Magna Carta is an important document.

3. The first war in my lifetime was World War II.

4. I live in Lindon, Utah.

5. Have you and John visited England?

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Lesson 103 - Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative

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A predicate nominative or predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject.  It is a complement or completer because it completes the verb.  The verb in a sentence having a predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.

     Examples:
     Mr. Johanson is a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson equals a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson is a father.
     Mr. Johanson equals a father.
     Mr. Johanson is my neighbor.
     Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.

Predicate nominatives complete only linking verbs. The linking verbs include the following: the helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been; the sense verbs look, taste, smell, feel, and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow, continue, stay, and turn.

Predicate nominatives can be compound. 

 

     Example: 

     Mr. Johanson is a teacher, father, and my neighbor.

Instructions: List the subject, verb, and predicate nominatives in the following sentences. Some may have compound subjects, verbs, or predicate nominatives.

1. One traitor and enemy to his country was Benedict Arnold.

2. Two loved Presidents were Lincoln and Washington.

3. A ruby is a beautiful stone.

4. The roads in the mountains can be long dusty trails.

5. The location to the mine was and still is a secret.

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1. One traitor and enemy to his country was Benedict Arnold.

2. Two loved Presidents were Lincoln and Washington.

3. A ruby is a beautiful stone.

4. The roads in the mountains can be long dusty trails.

5. The location to the mine was and still is a secret.

 

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Lesson 303 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize words such as Mother, Father, Grandmother, Grandfather, Son, Daughter, and Sis when they are used in place of the person's name. Do not capitalize them when they follow possessive pronouns such as my, your, his, her, our, or your.

Examples: 

I will ask Father. 

I will ask my father.

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. my father will return next week.

2. Oh, mom, you don't understand me.

3. Tomorrow grandmother leaves for Florida.

4. Did sis want to go with us?

5. Today mother and i will finish the painting.

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1. My father will return next week.

2. Oh, Mom, you don't understand me.

3. Tomorrow Grandmother leaves for Florida.

4. Did Sis want to go with us?

5. Today Mother and I will finish the painting.

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Lesson 102 - Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative

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A predicate nominative or predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject.  It is a complement or completer because it completes the verb.  The verb in a sentence having a predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.

     Examples:
     Mr. Johanson is a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson equals a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson is a father.
     Mr. Johanson equals a father.
     Mr. Johanson is my neighbor.
     Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.

Predicate nominatives complete only linking verbs. The linking verbs include the following: the helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been; the sense verbs look, taste, smell, feel, and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow, continue, stay, and turn.

Predicate nominatives can be compound. 

 

     Example: 

     Mr. Johanson is a teacher, father, and my neighbor.

Instructions: List the subject, verb, and predicate nominatives in the following sentences.

1. My favorite pets were a squirrel and a rabbit.

2. Our chief crops are corn, wheat, and hay.

3. Mr. Jones is an accountant and a big game hunter.

4. The owners of the race car include Bill, Pete, and Sam.

5. My favorite holidays are Christmas and Easter.

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1. My favorite pets were a squirrel and a rabbit.

2. Our chief crops are corn, wheat, and hay.

3. Mr. Jones is an accountant and a big game hunter.

4. The owners of the race car include Bill, Pete, and Sam.

5. My favorite holidays are Christmas and Easter.

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Lesson 302 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize the word I, either alone or in a contraction. 

 

Examples: 

Do I get to go? 

I said that I'm here.

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. i must ask my mother.

2. you and i get to see the movie.

3. Try it as i've done.

4. Yesterday i'd have sent it.

5. i'll be there soon.

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Answers:

1. I must ask my mother.

2. You and I get to see the movie.

3. Try it as I've done.

4. Yesterday I'd have sent it.

5. I'll be there soon.

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Lesson 101 - Parts of the Sentence - Predicate Nominative

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A predicate nominative or predicate noun completes a linking verb and renames the subject.  It is a complement or completer because it completes the verb.  The verb in a sentence having a predicate nominative can always be replaced by the word equals.

     Examples:
     Mr. Johanson is a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson equals a teacher.
     Mr. Johanson is a father.
     Mr. Johanson equals a father.
     Mr. Johanson is my neighbor.
     Mr. Johanson equals my neighbor.

Predicate nominatives complete only linking verbs. The linking verbs include the following: the helping verbs is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been; the sense verbs look, taste, smell, feel, and sound; and verbs like become, seem, appear, grow, continue, stay, and turn. 

Instructions: Find the verb, subject, and predicate nominatives in these sentences.

1. Ann is a new mother.

2. The black dog in the yard was a large Doberman.

3. The tall boy has been our best basketball player.

4. My uncle became a rich computer expert.

5. Mr. Bush may be our next President.

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1. Ann is a new mother.

2. The black dog in the yard was a large Doberman.

3. The tall boy has been our best basketball player.

4. My uncle became a rich computer expert.

5. Mr. Bush may be our next President.

 

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Lesson 301 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize the first word of a sentence. 

 

Example: 

The lessons begin tomorrow.

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. you don't seem to understand.

2. why didn't you ask me?

3. the boy will be punished for his wrongs.

4. get out of here.

5. did you see that!

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Answers:

1. You don't seem to understand.

2. Why didn't you ask me?

3. The boy will be punished for his wrongs.

4. Get out of here.

5. Did you see that!

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