English Grammar Understanding the Basics - Evelyn P. Altenberg, Robert M. Vago 2010

Answer keys: Test yourself, Getting started questions - Unit 13
Unit 13: Subjects and objects
Part II: Kinds of phrases

Test yourself 38.1

1. The servant accompanied His Lordship.

2. Jean participated in the Tour de France.

3. Such families have often preferred to travel in style.

4. They could do nothing except run.

5. Mr. Tower quietly explained all this to his son.

Test yourself 38.2

1. The Hotel Regina is an attractive place.

2. It became the best-known symbol of Paris.

3. The local merchants were on his side.

4. Charles looked thoughtful.

5. Christine seemed insecure.

Test yourself 38.3

1. The editor looked for new ideas for the magazine.

2. You can rely on the experts at that company.

3. Maggie usually goes berry picking in the summer.

4. Roger is happy with his new computer.

5. The workers went on strike for a couple of weeks.

Test yourself 38.4

1. After that, their neighbor came more often to help them.

2. Fortunately, that university program is accredited.

3. In the morning, I’m planting those flowers.

4. Eventually, Mr. Mulligan broke the silence.

5. While running for office, the candidate campaigned vigorously.

Test yourself 39.1

1. You must include all relevant facts.

2. Bridget is asking numerous questions.

3. The Spanish ships needed fresh supplies.

4. She will watch the baby.

5. The townspeople have wanted tax relief for years.

Test yourself 39.2

Test yourself 39.3

1. Gerald has taken that course.

direct object

2. Rob used this technique in his restaurant.

direct object

3. Adam might withdraw his resignation.

direct object

4. The mayor is sounding confident.

verb complement

5. We quickly got ready.

verb complement

Test yourself 39.4

1. Our discussion was highly entertaining.

2. He had a growing family.

3. She quickly got indignant.

4. You must be the new baby sitter.

5. The sheriff arrested a suspect in the fraud investigation.

Test yourself 39.5

Test yourself 40.1

1. Holly left the plate for Luke.

2. She taught the principles to the class.

3. Big Bird is telling the story to all the children.

4. His father had bought the boat for Jonathan.

5. You will show the money to me.

Test yourself 40.2

Test yourself 40.3

1. The principal might show the film to her students.

The principal might show her students the film.

2. Mrs. Hausen sent the company her check.

Mrs. Hausen sent her check to the company.

3. We bought the house for our parents.

We bought our parents the house.

4. The referee threw me the ball.

The referee threw the ball to me.

5. The artist is drawing a sketch for her patron.

The artist is drawing her patron a sketch.

Test yourself 40.4

1. He will send the poem to his fiancee.

He will send his fiancee the poem.

2. The professor is e-mailing the students his comments.

The professor is e-mailing his comments to the students.

3. That company built a ship for the navy.

The company built the navy a ship.

4. She drew a picture for her son.

She drew her son a picture.

5. Amanda’s friend was throwing a party for her.

Amanda’s friend was throwing her a party.

Test yourself 40.5

1. We found a dress for her.

2. Mr. Duquesne has brought him the plans.

3. The old hunter told us the story.

4. The instructor is ordering this book for the students in his class.

5. I never promised you a rose garden.

Test yourself 40.6

Test yourself 41.1

Test yourself 41.2

1. My dear friend sent me a postcard from Italy.

indirect object

2. A teenager sat next to me in the theater.

object of a preposition

3. Irma has bought you the cookware.

indirect object

4. The dog approached them.

direct object

5. That family is always blaming us for their problems.

direct object

Test yourself 42.1

        Subject

1. These illnesses are treatable.   these illnesses

2. The judge had made a terrible mistake. the judge

3. Be supportive.     you

4. Joan’s father is an architect   Joan’s father

5. Stand up for your rights.    you

Test yourself 42.2