GRAMMAR EXERCISEENGL100 –Academic WritingName: Date:Part 1: Identify both the independent clause and subordinate clause in the following sentences(4 marks).1) When I went to the library last week, it was so full that I couldn’t find a free table.Independent clause:Subordinate clause:2) Since the bus was no longer running, Rosa decided to call a cab.Independent clause:Subordinate clause:3) After they completed the marathon, the runners celebrated.Independent clause:Subordinate clause:4) Once you have rebooted yourcomputer, you can install the update.Independent clause:Subordinate clause: Part 2: Identify and correct the sentence structure errors in the following sentences(5marks).1) She was too tired to cook she ordereda pizza.Error:Revised:2) I love superhero movies, I am going to watch one this weekend.Error:Revised:3) The alarm clock was ringing loudly. Telling Peter that it was time to wake up.Error:Revised:4)He asked if I was coming to the party tonight, I said that I wasn’t sure yet.Error:Revised:5) My friend studies philosophy.Reading books by Kant and Socrates.Error:Revised: Part 3: Identify whether the following sentence errors involvemisplaced modifiers or dangling modifiers and correct the error(5marks).1) Walking to school this morning, a black cat crossed my path(8 marks).Error:Revised:2) Susan, in her refrigerator, found an expired carton of milk.Error:Revised:3) Still steaming hot, George waited to drink his coffee until it had cooled.Error:Revised:4)Arriving in New York City, the Statue of Liberty came into view. Error:Revised:5) Trying to study, my neighbour’s music was playing so loudly that it distracted me.Error: Revised: Part 4: Locate and correct the vague pronouns in the following sentences(3marks).1) My boss gave me his feedback on my presentation. It was very helpful.Vague pronoun:Revised:2) Michael arrived home well past his curfew. This angered his parents.Vague pronoun:Revised:3) My high school math class was very boring. I doubt I will ever use it.Vague pronoun:Revised:Part5: Fill in the correct pronouns in the following sentences, making sure they agree with their antecedents in gender, number and case(4 marks).1)The company did very well in _____ first quarter.2) When _____ tried to remove the dog’s leash, it growled at her.3) My mother broke the bad news to my friend and _____.4)When texting, people should be more aware of _____ surroundings. Part 6: Identify whether the following sentences are in the active or passive voice(4marks).1) In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated in October.2)Proofreading academic essays is time-consuming.3) The play hadsome very catchy musical numbers.4) The meat was cooked thoroughly before it was serve
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