Advanced Grammar & Rhetoric

Final Exam Review

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Do you know the difference between an ABSOLUTE PHRASE, an APPOSITIVE, a SENTENCE APPOSITIVE, and a SENTENCE MODIFIER? (1) Marsh devoted only one day a week to being Donut Day – an idea even his wife would concede to.(2) The donuts calling to him, Marsh remained vigilant in just getting what was on his shopping list. (3) Sadly, Marsh, a carrier of high cholesterol, is one donut away from a clogged artery.

Do you know the difference between an ABSOLUTE PHRASE, an APPOSITIVE, a SENTENCE APPOSITIVE, and a SENTENCE MODIFIER? (1) Marsh devoted only one day a week to being Donut Day – an idea even his wife would concede to.(2) The donuts calling to him, Marsh remained vigilant in just getting what was on his shopping list. (3) Sadly, Marsh, a carrier of high cholesterol, is one donut away from a clogged artery.

What happens when we add commas?

(1) The seniors who plotted a devilish senior prank were caught and were denied diplomas.

(2) The seniors, who plotted a devilish senior prank, were caught and were denied diplomas

Commas with participial phrases give us the same results:

(1) The seniors plotting a devilish senior prank were caught and were denied diplomas.

(2) The seniors, plotting a devilish senior prank, were caught and were denied diplomas

Can you change it from Passive to Active Voice?

The seniors who plotted a devilish senior prank were caught and were denied diplomas.

Can you change it from Passive to Active Voice?

The seniors who plotted a devilish senior prank were caught and were denied diplomas.

The administration caught the seniors who plotted a devilish senior prank and denied them of their diplomas.

Diagrams:

Be ready for what tripped us up the most:Patterns 9 & 10Prep Phrases as Pred Nom / Pred AdjAbsolute PhrasesAppositivesRelative Adverbs (when, where, why)

Diagrams:

Be ready for what tripped us up the most:Relative Adverbs (when, where, why):

Our stomachs tightening, we dreaded entering Mr. Shockey’s room, where the fun was sucked out every other day with a quiz.

Having spent four hours in the nurse’s office, a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm was prescribed to little Ben by the new elementary school nurse who was also a former drill sergeant. A. a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm was prescribed to little Ben by the new elementary school nurse who B. a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm was prescribed to little Ben by the new elementary school nurse, whoC. little Ben was prescribed a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm by the new elementary school nurse, whoD. little Ben was prescribed a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm by the new elementary school nurse who

Having spent four hours in the nurse’s office, a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm was prescribed to little Ben by the new elementary school nurse who was also a former drill sergeant. A. a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm was prescribed to little Ben by the new elementary school nurse who B. a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm was prescribed to little Ben by the new elementary school nurse, whoC. little Ben was prescribed a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm by the new elementary school nurse, whoD. little Ben was prescribed a handful of Motrin and a punch on the arm by the new elementary school nurse who

Mary had hardly no money after her parents made her shell out over $200 for her speeding ticket. A. had hardly no money after her parents made her shell out over $200B. had hardly no money after her parents made her pay out over $200C. had hardly any money after her parents made her shell out over $200D. had no money after her parents made her shell out over $200

Mary had hardly no money after her parents made her shell out over $200 for her speeding ticket. A. had hardly no money after her parents made her shell out over $200B. had hardly no money after her parents made her pay out over $200C. had hardly any money after her parents made her shell out over $200D. had no money after her parents made her shell out over $200

Adam's awesome Metallica cover band includes Lauren, who rips up the bass guitar, Tom, who manhandles the drums, and Mr. Britton, who plays a mean harmonica.A. includes Lauren, who rips up the bass guitar, Tom, who manhandles the drums, and Mr. Britton, who plays a mean harmonicaB. includes Lauren, who rips up the bass guitar; Tom, who manhandles the drums; and Mr. Britton, who plays a mean harmonicaC. includes Lauren; who rips up the bass guitar; Tom; who manhandles the drums; and Mr. Britton; who plays a mean harmonicaD. includes: Lauren, who rips up the bass guitar, Tom, who manhandles the drums, and Mr. Britton, who plays a mean harmonica

Adam's awesome Metallica cover band includes Lauren, who rips up the bass guitar, Tom, who manhandles the drums, and Mr. Britton, who plays a mean harmonica.A. includes Lauren, who rips up the bass guitar, Tom, who manhandles the drums, and Mr. Britton, who plays a mean harmonicaB. includes Lauren, who rips up the bass guitar; Tom, who manhandles the drums; and Mr. Britton, who plays a mean harmonicaC. includes Lauren; who rips up the bass guitar; Tom; who manhandles the drums; and Mr. Britton; who plays a mean harmonicaD. includes: Lauren, who rips up the bass guitar, Tom, who manhandles the drums, and Mr. Britton, who plays a mean harmonica

There were a number of things Danielle would rather be doing right now than taking this quiz, for example: having a root canal. A. than taking this quiz, for example: having a root canal.B. than taking this quiz; for example: having a root canal would be better.C. than taking this quiz; for example, having a root canal would be better.D. than taking this quiz; For example, having a root canal would be better.

There were a number of things Danielle would rather be doing right now than taking this quiz, for example: having a root canal. A. than taking this quiz, for example: having a root canal.B. than taking this quiz; for example: having a root canal would be better.C. than taking this quiz; for example, having a root canal would be better.D. than taking this quiz; For example, having a root canal would be better.

Mackenzie enjoyed the tomfoolery of her previous English classes, she now realizes that she learned absolutely nothing and her brain hurts too easily from these grammar “review” worksheets. A. of her previous English classes, she now realizes that she learned absolutely nothing and her brain hurtsB. of her previous English classes; hence, she now realizes that she learned absolutely nothing – her brain hurtsC. of her previous English classes, now she realizes that she learned absolutely nothing. Her brain hurtsD. of her previous English classes. She now realizes that she learned absolutely nothing, and her brain hurts

Mackenzie enjoyed the tomfoolery of her previous English classes, she now realizes that she learned absolutely nothing and her brain hurts too easily from these grammar “review” worksheets. A. of her previous English classes, she now realizes that she learned absolutely nothing and her brain hurtsB. of her previous English classes; hence, she now realizes that she learned absolutely nothing – her brain hurtsC. of her previous English classes, now she realizes that she learned absolutely nothing. Her brain hurtsD. of her previous English classes. She now realizes that she learned absolutely nothing, and her brain hurts

Our liberal school newspaper The Limelight had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck in neck in the polls, but we knew not to trust such left-winged yellow journalism. A. Our liberal school newspaper The Limelight had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck in neck in the pollsB. Our liberal school newspaper, The Limelight had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck and neck in the pollsC. Our liberal school newspaper, The Limelight, had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck in neck in the pollsD. Our liberal school newspaper, The Limelight, had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck and neck in the polls

Our liberal school newspaper The Limelight had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck in neck in the polls, but we knew not to trust such left-winged yellow journalism. A. Our liberal school newspaper The Limelight had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck in neck in the pollsB. Our liberal school newspaper, The Limelight had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck and neck in the pollsC. Our liberal school newspaper, The Limelight, had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck in neck in the pollsD. Our liberal school newspaper, The Limelight, had the two candidates for head lunch lady described as neck and neck in the polls

After eating a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, Emily’s stomach gurgled, and her head hurt from the ice cream. A. After eating a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, Emily’s stomach gurgledB. After eating a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, Emily’s stomach gurgled C. After eating a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, Emily felt her stomach: It gurgledD. After Emily had eaten a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, her stomach gurgled

After eating a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, Emily’s stomach gurgled, and her head hurt from the ice cream. A. After eating a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, Emily’s stomach gurgledB. After eating a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, Emily’s stomach gurgled C. After eating a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, Emily felt her stomach: It gurgledD. After Emily had eaten a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in a three minute frenzy, her stomach gurgled

After his first solid A on a grammar quiz, Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob,” consequently began dressing in sweater vests and striped ties and making disparaging remarks to his dubious peers.A. Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob,” consequently began dressingB. Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob;” consequently he began dressing C. Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob;” consequently, he began dressingD. Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob,” and consequently began dressing

After his first solid A on a grammar quiz, Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob,” consequently began dressing in sweater vests and striped ties and making disparaging remarks to his dubious peers.A. Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob,” consequently began dressingB. Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob;” consequently he began dressing C. Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob;” consequently, he began dressingD. Nate discovered that he liked being a “grammar snob,” and consequently began dressing

Madi was despondent with the end of her junior year and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her, even though she was eager to graduate and to move on.A. year and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her, even though she B. year, and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her, even though she C. year and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her even though she D. year, and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her even though she

Madi was despondent with the end of her junior year and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her, even though she was eager to graduate and to move on.A. year and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her, even though she B. year, and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her, even though she C. year and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her even though she D. year, and with three-fourths of her high school years behind her even though she

To achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, Mackenzie’s final writing, usually her strength, needed to be perfect. A. To achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, Mackenzie’s final writingB. In order to achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, Mackenzie’s final writingC. For her to achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, Mackenzie’s final writingD. For Mackenzie to achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, her final writing

To achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, Mackenzie’s final writing, usually her strength, needed to be perfect. A. To achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, Mackenzie’s final writingB. In order to achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, Mackenzie’s final writingC. For her to achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, Mackenzie’s final writingD. For Mackenzie to achieve an astounding 105% in Advanced Grammar, her final writing

Mr. Houck had to cancel the Senior Class trip: every student refused to spend their money on a trip to an Tolerance Museum.A. trip: every student refused to spend their money on a tripB. trip: Every student refused to spend their money on a tripC. trip: Every student refused to spend his money on a trip D. trip: Every student refused to spend money on a trip

Mr. Houck had to cancel the Senior Class trip: every student refused to spend their money on a trip to an Tolerance Museum.A. trip: every student refused to spend their money on a tripB. trip: Every student refused to spend their money on a tripC. trip: Every student refused to spend his money on a trip D. trip: Every student refused to spend money on a trip

Proud of her work, Sami turned in her writing and said to herself, “If anyone in the class gets a 9 it will be I!” A. If anyone in the class gets a 9 it will be I B. If anyone in the class gets a 9 it will be meC. If anyone in the class gets a 9, it will be ID. If anyone in the class gets a 9, it will be me

Proud of her work, Sami turned in her writing and said to herself, “If anyone in the class gets a 9 it will be I!” A. If anyone in the class gets a 9 it will be I B. If anyone in the class gets a 9 it will be meC. If anyone in the class gets a 9, it will be ID. If anyone in the class gets a 9, it will be me

Just between you and I, I think that Marsh fabricates most of these diagramming rules just to appease students like Emily.A. between you and I, I think that MarshB. between you and I, I think, that MarshC. between you and me, I think, that MarshD. between you and me, I think that Marsh

Just between you and I, I think that Marsh fabricates most of these diagramming rules just to appease students like Emily.A. between you and I, I think that MarshB. between you and I, I think, that MarshC. between you and me, I think, that MarshD. between you and me, I think that Marsh

You can either leave the car in the driveway or it can go in the garage. A. You can either leave the car in the driveway or it can go in the garageB. You can leave the car either in the driveway, or it can go in the garageC. You can either leave the car in the driveway or park it in the garageD. Either you can leave the car in the driveway, or park it in the garage

You can either leave the car in the driveway or it can go in the garage. A. You can either leave the car in the driveway or it can go in the garageB. You can leave the car either in the driveway, or it can go in the garageC. You can either leave the car in the driveway or park it in the garageD. Either you can leave the car in the driveway, or park it in the garage

Having read another chapter in her grammar book, Lauren's grammar course was incredibly banal but ironically helpful for her college writing skills. A. Lauren's grammar course was incredibly banal but ironically helpful for her college writing skillsB. Lauren found her grammar course to be incredibly banal but ironically helpful for her college writing skillsC. Lauren was incredibly banal but ironically helped by her grammar course for her college writing skillsD. Lauren's college writing skills had been helped by her incredibly banal grammar course

Having read another chapter in her grammar book, Lauren's grammar course was incredibly banal but ironically helpful for her college writing skills. A. Lauren's grammar course was incredibly banal but ironically helpful for her college writing skillsB. Lauren found her grammar course to be incredibly banal but ironically helpful for her college writing skillsC. Lauren was incredibly banal but ironically helped by her grammar course for her college writing skillsD. Lauren's college writing skills had been helped by her incredibly banal grammar course

Mr. Marsh, as well as the rest of the English Department, need to be fired for their gross incompetence and lackluster performances. A. Mr. Marsh, as well as the rest of the English Department, need to be fired for their grossB. Mr. Marsh as well as the rest of the English Department need to be fired for their grossC. Mr. Marsh, as well as the rest of the English Department, needs to be fired for his gross D. Mr. Marsh, along with the rest of the English Department, need to be fired for their gross

Mr. Marsh, as well as the rest of the English Department, need to be fired for their gross incompetence and lackluster performances. A. Mr. Marsh, as well as the rest of the English Department, need to be fired for their grossB. Mr. Marsh as well as the rest of the English Department need to be fired for their grossC. Mr. Marsh, as well as the rest of the English Department, needs to be fired for his gross D. Mr. Marsh, along with the rest of the English Department, need to be fired for their gross

To guarantee his passing the final exam, Drew can either bribe Marsh with coffee or Chinese food. A. Drew can either bribe Marsh with coffee or Chinese food B. Drew can bribe Marsh either with coffee or Chinese foodC. Drew can bribe Marsh with either coffee or Chinese foodD. Drew either can bribe Marsh with coffee or Chinese food

To guarantee his passing the final exam, Drew can either bribe Marsh with coffee or Chinese food. A. Drew can either bribe Marsh with coffee or Chinese food B. Drew can bribe Marsh either with coffee or Chinese foodC. Drew can bribe Marsh with either coffee or Chinese foodD. Drew either can bribe Marsh with coffee or Chinese food

Find the error:

On the morning of the final exam, Ben and Sarah gave one another hand massages in preparation for the cramping that was sure to come.

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On the morning of the final exam, Ben and Sarah gave one another hand massages in preparation for the cramping that was sure to come.

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Neither Lauren nor Nate would give up their precious grammar textbooks, each pretending that they had “lost” it.

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Neither Lauren nor Nate would give up their precious grammar textbooks, each pretending that they had “lost” it.

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Refusing to accept any praise or gift cards for donuts, Marsh said that you could thank him in another way: To simply tell others to take Advanced Grammar.

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Refusing to accept any praise or gift cards for donuts, Marsh said that you could thank him in another way: To simply tell others to take Advanced Grammar.

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Sami found the class to be quite challenging, still she admitted that she’d miss it.

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Sami found the class to be quite challenging, still she admitted that she’d miss it.

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However, Sami would much rather take an English class with Mr. Dougherty then another class with Mr. Marsh.

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However, Sami would much rather take an English class with Mr. Dougherty then another class with Mr. Marsh.

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Mackenzie's parents were delighted with her report card because she had never received straight C’s before.

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Mackenzie's parents were delighted with her report card because she had never received straight C’s before.

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However, her parents did not like the grammar elitism that Danielle flaunted just because she knew more than them.

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However, her parents did not like the grammar elitism that Danielle flaunted just because she knew more than them.

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Tom found the final exam to be satisfying, – and easy.

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Tom found the final exam to be satisfying, – and easy.

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Signing up for an easy schedule next year, Adam wondered who he would get for Novels and Film next year.

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Signing up for an easy schedule next year, Adam wondered who he would get for Novels and Film next year.

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We left Mr. Marsh with a simple “thank you,” then returned the next day with a box of donuts because no one eats a stupid “thank you.”

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We left Mr. Marsh with a simple “thank you,” then returned the next day with a box of donuts because no one eats a stupid “thank you.”

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If I was to go back in time to last year, I would’ve told all my friends to take Advanced Grammar with me.

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If I was to go back in time to last year, I would’ve told all my friends to take Advanced Grammar with me.

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We thank Liechtenstein for not competing for spirit points.

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We thank Liechtenstein for not competing for spirit points.

Puzzlers:

Consider this gem: Is we used correctly in the following sentence? Why could it be us? It wasn’t a good idea for we dishwashers to go on strike.

Puzzlers:

The relative pronoun agrees with its antecedent in person and number but not necessarily in case. So, with this information in mind, are the bolded pronouns correct and why or why not? I am looking for she who has an equal love of grammar.

Puzzlers:

• The “check engine” light in Marsh’s truck has been lit for some time now.

• It is one of many lights that make his dashboard look like a Christmas tree.

• This is nothing that a strip of black tape can’t cover up and make disappear.

Combine the group into a single sentence by using subordination (not coordination). Now add an absolute phrase. Then include either a polysyndeton or an asyndeton. Remove any to be verbs or passive voice. Add either a dash or a colon (and other words, if necessary).

Puzzlers:

Having said that is a popular transition used in speech (and not in writing, for obvious reasons). Using the following example sentence, explain how this transitional phrase violates what we learned in Chapter 6 about participles but is justified in Chapter 8. Having said that, the popularity of NASCAR is on the rise due to impressible schoolchildren and influential English teachers.

Puzzlers:

What makes this participial phrase different from the others we studied? Mr. Cooper, who made a fortune selling random items from yard sales on Ebay, eventually quit teaching for a career as an auctioneer.

Puzzlers:

How would you handle “in which” in a diagram? Marsh read us a story in which he was crowned the Grammar God.