i! Objectives for Structure and Written Expression Section i Parts A and B: Sentence Completion and Error Identification i 10-Point Checklist of Problem Areas | > 1. Check the subject and verb (both present; neither repeated). i 2. Check verb agreement, tense, and form. aa l 3. Check for full subordination. ‘ i 4, Check the verbals. nee I 5, Check pronoun form, agreement, and reference Ge 6. Check word form, a | 7. Cheek word order. | oS x | 9, Check for unnecessary repetition. o 10. Check for correct usage. / Objective 1: Check the Subject and Verb Objectives To identify the ten important types of structure errors, Directions: Match each sentence to a problem area from the 10-point checklist above. Write the i Exercise S 1.1 | i appropriate number in the blank. a, The zebra as well as other African animals face possible extncton, b, The space shuttle back to earth safely. c. Some people claim that importing wine is better than domestic wine. . Each of those cars had their tires slashed. Teachers are likely to praise correct and accurate answers, £, Will Rogers was known primarily for a humorist. g. Mechanical engineering is an applied scientist. h, The director will see you if will wait a few minutes. i, Never it has rained so much in Austin, ‘Many people gave time, money, and their energy to the project.Exercise S 1.2 Objective: To identify five types of structures which can function as subjects. Directions: Every sentence has at least one subject and one verb, The subject is usually placed before the verb. The subject is always a noun, pronoun, or one of the other noun structures shown, in these examples. Noun 9 Your indian Pronoun (PRO) t Gerund (G) Accentng your invitation Infinitive (INF) act your invitation Mele happy. ‘Noun Clause (NC) That. vou ive me (@ Underline the subject in each sentence. (i) In the blank, write the abbreviation (shown above) that tells which one of the five subject types the sentence contains. 1, Courtesy demands a prompt apology. He is the new director of the institute ‘To drive without a valid license is illegal. ‘Walking to college takes twenty minutes. ‘Whoever wins the race will receive a trophy. (Cemeteries are frightening places at night. Rollerskating has recently become a popular means of transportation. ‘That all the passengers survived the crash is miraculous. yee aanuren ‘To get angry is not the solution. 10. These appear to be photographs of a North African village. 11. Zebras have black and white stripes. 12. ‘That was a silly remark. 13. What he said confused me. 14. Falling in love is a beautiful experience. 15. To sleep all morning is a waste of time, 139‘ZSTRUGTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION Exercise S 1.3 Objective: To identify the verb(s) in the sentence. Directions: Every sentence has at least one subject and at least one verb. The subject in each sentence is already underlined. Find all the verbs and all parts of each verb, and put a V above them. Look at the examples before you begin. 1 2. yp RI awe Bw viv ‘The municipal auditorium 1s located on the shores of’ Town Lake. v “The new book wil interest football fans, y ‘There are several new apartment complexes west of the university. Near the auditorium stand the city coliseum and the fairgrounds. Buses depart from the station every half hour, Many career opportunities are available to a lawyer. ‘The cable television company has recently installed lines to the suburbs, ‘That new book has been chécked out and read by a dozen people this week. ‘Through the branches of the tree shone the light of the full moon. ‘The new highway will have been completed by January of next year. . Here lies the grave of the first mayor of the city. .. Rice is a popular food all over the world. ‘The children held on to their father’s hands and walked quietly beside him. . The severe freeze damaged many crops and caused a rise in food prices. Mathematics and history were his favorite subjects. . The head of the English department instituted many changes. ‘There should have been more rainfall during the winter months. Deep down in the earth lie deposits of uranium. Both the tulips and the daffodils are already blooming. ‘Those students have obviously studied English for a number of years. 140 Ob: Din only @ @ Gi) Obj Dire