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AuthorMe.com Grammarizer 1
Exercise 1
Wordsmith — correct the spelling for each word below and circle the best meaning.
1. All-usion _______________ (Hint: Not "ill")
False vision • Indirect reference • All at once • Usury
2. A-praise _______________ (Hint: one word)
Assess value of • Advise • Encourage • Compliment
3. Alley-viate _______________
Motivate • Appreciate • Violate • Give temporary relief
4. M-power _______________
Submit • Lighten • Give power • Puzzle
5. X-ped-ite _______________
Speed up delivery • Analyze • Explore • Access
Tough Terminology — Write the correct letter(s) for each word in the space to the left.
6. ____ Biannual a. Every two weeks
7. ____ Biennial b. Twice a month
8. ____ Annual c. Twice a year
9. ____ Bimonthly d. Every two years (or lasting 2 years)
10. ____ Biweekly e. Twice a week
f. Every two months
g. Every year
h. Every other week
AuthorMe.com Grammarizer 1
Grammar Checkup
Subject/Verb Agreement
Write "S" on the blank below for verbs with singular subjects, and "P" beside those with plural subjects.
11. ____ The inventory was completed this morning.
12. ____ Each of the foremen has a pager.
13. ____ Both consultants are with clients now.
14. ____ There is an award for top precision.
15. ____ Sales are down this quarter.
Underline the verb that agrees with the subject for each sentence below.
16. Mr. Moore (is am) in his office,
17. Two decisions (was were) made.
18. A demonstration of the three samples (has have) been requested.
19. Each of the reports (has have) an introductory section.
20. Either the memo or the letters (is are) acceptable.
Fill in the blanks with a present tense verb that agrees with the subject of each sentence.
21. The company ____________ vacuum cleaners.
22. The sales manager __________ about motivation.
23. The sales representatives _________ the pricing.
24. The accountants _______________ all transactions each month.
25. Sales _______________ up this quarter.
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