HOW 12 Exercise 2

Verbs (1-6 Through 1-14)

Directions: .Write the correct verb form (of the verb in parentheses) in the cell at the right. If a sentence is correct, write OK in the cell.
|Example: The client (payed) his outstanding balance yesterday. |paid |
|1. Susan (has) called all the patients to remind them of their appointments tomorrow. |Susan called all |
|2. Dr. Warner also (teachs) courses at a nearby college. |teaches |
|3. If home sales continue at the same rate, we will have sold all the homes in this construction phase even |ok |
|before ground (is) broken. | |
|4. This baggage claim area has (laid) idle for the past 24 hours. |lain |
|5. Neither applicant (has) yet submitted his resume. |ok |
|6. Do you know when the city council will (chose) a new chief of police? |choose |
|7. During the past few months, representatives from both sides have (lain) the groundwork for the new labor |laid |
|contract. | |
|8. Our credit union (loans) money to its members at lower interest rates than those offered by other |lends |
|sources. | |
|9. I have (spoke) personally to several of our employees about applying for the management opening. |spoken |
|10. Has (anyone) verified the accuracy of these figures? |verified |

Adjectives (1-19 Through 1-24)

Directions: In the following sentences, correct any errors in the use of adjectives (in parentheses). Write the correct form in the cell at the right. If a sentence is correct, write OK in the cell.

|11. We wish to have a (more lighter) oak finish for these cabinets. |lighter |
|12. This is the (fullest) the theater has been since the musical production Life on Broadway began. |Most nearly full |
|13. The starting salary for nursing assistants at Bayview Hospital is $11 (a ) hour. |an |
|14. Nicole felt (worser) this afternoon than she did this morning, so she left early today. |worse |
|15. Heather keyboards faster than anyone (else) in the office. |ok |
|16. The (most prompt) response to our inquiries came from the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce. |promptest |
|17. In this state license fees for registering (out of state) cars are prohibitive. |Out-of-state |
|18. Our office just listed (a) eight-unit apartment house on Superior Street. |an |
|19. If we are to compete in this market, we must create (more) unique television commercials. |Create unique television |
| |commercials |
|20. In this condominium complex, the two-bedroom unit has more square footage than any (other) unit. |ok |

Adverbs (1-25 Through 1-29)

Directions: In the following sentences, correct any errors in the use of adverbs (in parentheses). Write the correct form in the cell at the right. If a sentence is correct, write OK in the cell.

|21. Our fund-raiser for the new library has (nearly netted) $2.3 million. |Netted nearly |
|22. The red-and-white letters looked (well) against the black background. |good |
|23. Do not discuss the proposed merger with (nobody). |anybody |
|24. I have (scarcely) had an opportunity to review this report. |ok |
|25. Most of the students who graduate from our law school do (good) on the state bar examination. |well |
|26. This research team’s findings have (barely) scratched the surface. |ok |
|27. Although I appreciate your kind remarks, you shouldn’t feel (badly) about my not receiving the |bad |
|promotion. | |
|28. This new commentator claims to be the (more) widely listened to of all. |most |
|29. Please ask our attorneys to (carefully evaluate) all the clauses in this contract. |Evaluate carefully |

Prepositions (1-30 Through 1-33)

Directions: In the following sentences, underline in BOLD, RED font any errors in the use of prepositions. Write the correct form in the cell at the right. If a sentence is correct, write OK in the cell.

|30. Has the committee finally agreed (upon) the location for the new warehouse site? |ok |
|31. There seems to be a discrepancy (among) the expense report and the receipts submitted. |between |
|32. Does the company plan (on expanding) its operations to locations outside the United States? |To expand |
|33. (All of) the computers in our department have online access to the Internet. |All the |
|34. With all the loud shouting, we could hardly help (from) hearing the customer’s angry remarks. |Hardly help hearing |
|35. Is the date and time set for the meeting convenient (to) you? |for |
|36. Before beginning the final draft, please ensure that these grant proposals are in compliance (to) the |with |
|specifications prescribed in the instructions. | |
|37. (Between) themselves the committee members agreed to limit their meetings to no longer than two hours. |among |
|38. We were able to buy (off of) Midtown Office Supply all its sale cartridges for our inkjet color |from |
|printers. | |

Conjunctions (1-34 Through 1-38)

Directions: In the following sentences, correct any errors in the use of conjunctions (in parentheses). Write the correct form in the cell at the right. If a sentence is correct, write OK in the cell.

|39. Talking about becoming a doctor is one thing, but (to become) one is quite another. |Becoming |
|40. Our company (manufactures not only) stand-alone home stereo systems but also installs stereo systems in |Not only manufactures |
|new-home construction projects. | |
|41. Before we can release the keys to the apartment, we will need both a certified check and (to have the |A signed lease |
|tenants sign the lease). | |
|42. For the meeting I am responsible for reserving the conference room and (to prepare the agenda). NOTE: on|Preparing the agenda |
|the “test” I left out the word “room” after conference – sorry! | |
|43. You may (either) receive your dividends monthly or reinvest them in the bond fund. |ok |
|44. Unfortunately, the molds for these new figurines did not turn out (like) we had hoped. |as |
|45. Providing information about our city and (to assist) visitors are the main functions of our bureau. |Assisting visitors |
|46. Replace the printer cartridges just (like) the diagram illustrates. |as |