English 11 - Grammar Review - From Lesson 1 to Lesson 8

1- Follow the model.

Model: We prepped the boat. It was not enough.
Our prepping of the boat was not enough.

a) He didn’t take the boss’s offer and that was a shock.

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b) Jean called her friend and that was really nice of her.
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c) Bob and Jane accepted the scheme and that was a shock.
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d) I didn’t agree to sell the house and that made my husband
furious.
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e) You accepted Julie’s ride and that caused the end of your
relationship.
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2- Underline the sentences that are incorrect.

This book is so racist and offensive that I feel like throwing it
away.
Brenda’s so a nice girl that everyone wants to be around her.
Your cookies were such delicious that I couldn’t help but eat
everything.
Professor Lous is such a demanding teacher that students try
to avoid taking his classes.
This is so a beautiful day.
This city is so beautiful that I want to live here.

3- Complete the sentences with WHEN or WHILE. And if both

options can be used, write both.
1- I saw Bob jogging along the beach __________________ I
was visiting my grandma in California.
2- Bob was very nervous _________ I asked him about the
money.
3- The students were all paying attention __________ the
teacher was talking.
4-___________ the judge started to read about the case,
everyone broke into a cold sweat.
5- The boss made many changes _______________ we were
on vacation.
6- My son threw a huge party last night ________________ I
was working at the hospital.

4- Use one of the conjunctions below to complete the

sentences.
Unless - Although - Since - So that - Whereas
__________ my husband likes coffee so much, I’ll buy some
more.
___________ I admire your courage, I still don’t think it’s a
good idea.
We won’t be able to make it in time, __________ we leave now.
I’ll buy this computer ______ I’ll be able to work faster.
Bob is really polite, _________ his brother is rude and impolite.

5- Underline the incorrect sentence.

One should always respect people.
One doesn’t need to be concerned about his or her looks.
We should always try to achieve your dreams.

6- Follow the model.

I have never seen such a beautiful day.
Never have I seen such a beautiful day.
Going to the beach is rarely unpleasant.
Rarely ______________________
My mom has never been so rude.
Never _______________________
I knew very little about him.
Very little _____________________
I seldom drive that old car.
Seldom ______________________
I just realized that later.
Only later ____________________
My mom only know where I am by texting me.
Only by _________________________
I would only sign the document after reading it.
Only after _______________________

7- Write A/An, THE or put an X if neither of them is necessary.

Hey, Bob, do you like ______ boxing?
No, I think it’s _____ very dangerous and _____ violent sport.
Hey, I’m going to ______ school now. Do you want ____ ride?
No, thanks, buddy, I’m going to ______ dentist today. After that
I ‘ll go _____ home.

8- Underline the correct sentence(s).

Mom loves to work, to study and to travel.
My brother loves sleeping, playing and to hang around the mall.
They expect you to grow, and they want you growing.