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This document provides an intermediate level English practice worksheet for students Correa, Molina, Palma, and Soto. It contains 11 sections focusing on identifying parts of speech like adjective and adverb phrases, dependent and independent clauses, and different types of clauses. Students are asked to underline, identify, make sentences with, and select answers about various grammatical concepts.

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Practice For The Exam.

This document provides an intermediate level English practice worksheet for students Correa, Molina, Palma, and Soto. It contains 11 sections focusing on identifying parts of speech like adjective and adverb phrases, dependent and independent clauses, and different types of clauses. Students are asked to underline, identify, make sentences with, and select answers about various grammatical concepts.

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TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF PANAMA

INTERMEDIATE

PRACTICE.

Students:
Correa, Daniel.
Molina, Antoine.
Palma, Melanie.
Soto, Michell.

1) Underline the adjective phrase in the following sentences.

1. The very small kitten jumped at the big dog.


2. The cost of the car was way too high.
3. The man covered with sweat trudged his way home.
4. Something in the corner was moving.
5. The big bug under the blanket is coming toward me.
6. The bakery, around the corner, sells cakes.
7. The cost of the shoes was way too high.
8. The bird, in the tree, flew away.
9. I bought a lamp lamp with a red shade.
10. I ordered a pancake with maple syrup.
11. A book without any illustration may be very interesting.
12. This is the new road to the state park.
13. The sound of the rain on the roof is very loud.
14. Mimi just read a book about Winston Churchill.
15. The winter coat in the closet no longer fits.
16. An investigator uncovered a file of important papers.
17. Strawberries with cream is grandmother’s favorite.
18. When did the car in the driveway arrive?
19. I just lost my list of errands.
2) Make 5 sentences and underline the adjective phrase.

1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

4. ____________________

5. ____________________

3) Underline the adverb phrase in the following sentences.

1. In the breadbox you will find three rolls.


2. The heavy snow stopped in the late morning.
3. The teacher was disturbed at Bob’s attitude.
4. Without their help we could never have finished the job.
5. The entire trial was completed in two weeks.
6. My parents left for their vacation a week later.
7. At two the post office reopened for business.
8. In a year a new bridge was built.
9. Yes, I certainly am ready for a good lunch.
10. Our basketball team practiced late into the night.
11. Foolishly, the fullback charged into Southside’s huge line.
12. Our basketball team practiced late into the night.
13. We expect our grandparents to arrive in about an hour.
14. My cousin watches television almost as much as you do.
15. The weatherman says it will rain all day.
16. Your brother plays soccer better than my brother does.
17. Our friend drives on Mondays.
18. Stacy and Nancy will walk on the sidewalk.
19. The snake slithers through the tall grass.
20.Mom combs my hair more gently than Dad does.

4) Make 5 sentences and underline the adverb phrase.


1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

4. ____________________

5. ____________________

5) Identify the Dependent/independent clauses.

1. Although it was raining, Maria went for a jog at Civitan Park.


2. Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.
3. After the flood, the family moved into a temporary shelter.
4. While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon eating potato chips.
5. Students enrolled in bachelor's and associate's degree programs must pass
the Regents' test as a graduation requirement.
6. Students who fail to show up for the Regents' test must enroll in the Regents'
remediation
courses.
7. When you finish your homework, please take the dog for a walk.
8. After Juan completed the assignment, he swam laps at the gym.
9. Christa left home at 4:00 a.m. since she had to drive to Atlanta for a meeting.
10. Before completing the assignment, Evan decided to eat a quick lunch.

6) Make 10 sentences by your own and underline the dependent or


independent clause and tell us why you think is an independent or
dependent clause.

1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

4. ____________________

5. ____________________
7) Recognizing Adverb Clauses. Underline the adverb clause in each of
these complex sentences. Write S over the subject of the clause and
V over the verb.

1. Please wipe your feet before you enter the room.


2. The nurse will inform us after the tests are completed.
3. Movies are more realistic than they used to be.
4. Sara quit because she found a better job with another agency.
5. The stranger offered to help when he saw the accident.
6. If a tornado approaches, you can take shelter in the basement.
7. Although Congress passed the bill, the President vetoed it.
8. The astronomers waited until the sky was completely dark.
9. When the roller coaster plunged over the top, everyone screamed.

8) Identifying Adjective Clauses. Underline the adjective clause in each of


the following sentences. Circle the word it modifies.

1. Mike, whose ancestors came from Ireland, marched in the St. Patrick's Day
parade.
2. The woman who lives next door is a registered nurse.
3. Williamsburg, Virginia, is a place that I'd like to visit.
4. Math, which is Dave's favorite subject, has always been easy for him.
5. There is the house that I'd like to buy.
6. Larry's letter, which he mailed Tuesday, reached me on Thursday.
7. Summer, which is my favorite season, will be here in another week.
8. Phil is reading The Call of the Wild, which is Jack London's most famous
book.
9. We live just twenty miles from O'Hare Airport, which is the world's busiest
airport.
10. Newton, Iowa, is the town where Barbara was born.
9) Clauses: part two. Select the correct answer.

1. The jury believed that the man was guilty.


□Adjective clause
□Noun clause
□Adverb clause
2. Come when you like.
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause
3. I know the girl who won the prize.
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause
4. He confessed that he was guilty.
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause
5. I know you have great regard for him.
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause
6. Do you think that I am a fool?
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause
7. Before I die I want to see Venice.
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause
8. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause
9. I know a boy whose father serves in the army.
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause
10. I will not go until he arrives.
□Noun clause
□Adjective clause
□Adverb clause

10)Circle the relative pronoun.

Remember: relative pronouns include who, whom, whose, that, and which.
Relative clauses give more information about a word or idea.

1. The movie that I bought at the store


was about a lion.

2. My brother, whom I admire, decided to


give me his old baseball glove.

3. I always have a difficult time with people who chew food with open
mouths.

4. My mom said I could not go to the camp that I enjoyed so much last
year.

5. We saw the teacher with whom we had spoken earlier.


6. My sister visited the hospital in which she was born.

7. The nicest person who I have ever met is my friend, Sabrina.

8. The teacher, whose students were in art class, went to speak to the
principal.

9. Our favorite restaurant, which served


delicious cookies, closed last week.

10. The song I wrote, which was amazing, is now on a TV show.

11) Complete the following sentences using appropriate subordinating


conjunctions.

A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent


clause.

[when, while, where, though, although, till, before, unless, as, after, because,
if, that, since]

1. We were happy ………………. we received the first prize.


because
if
before

2. The people were listening eagerly ……………….. the leader was speaking.
since
while
after

3. This is the place ………………. we were attacked.


when
where
while
4. ………………… he worked hard, he failed. Please select 2 correct answers.
Although
Though
Even if

5. ...................... she is beautiful, she is not intelligent.


Though
As
Because

6. You wait here ……………. I come.


unless
until
before

7. She will not come …………….. we compel her.


if
unless
whether

8. There was a silence ……………….. the guests had gone.


until
after
whether

9. She began to cry ………………… she had lost her golden chain.
whether
because
if

10. ..................... you work hard, you will get the first prize.
If
Unless
Whether

11. She became angry …………………. I had said anything.


before
as
when

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