Name: Grammar Worksheet I- Troublesome Verbs Base Form Past Form Present Participle Form Past participle Form Lie I had to lie down because I was groggy. Lay She will lay the carpet herself. Sit Abdullah sits here. Please set the glass on the table. Rise We rise at 5 a.m. Raise They raise the flag every morning. Important Notes: Lay Lily lay back on the pillows and watched a movie. Laid He laid the pencil on the table. Sat He sat there before. Khalid set the table for lunch. Rose Everyone rose when the judge entered the courtroom. Raised He raised his bicycle over his head. lying I spent all morning lying in bed. Laying He was making newspaper knots before laying a fire in the fireplace. Sitting He was sitting beside me. ting They were setting the table when the bell rang. Rising New buildings are rising throughout the city. raising He was raising the flag when I called him. has/have/had lain My father had lain in bed for several days. has/have/had laid He has laid two books on the desk. Sat Salman has sat there many times. She has set the table. Risen The sun has just risen. Raised He has raised the flag many times. lie/lay Lie means to rest or recline It does not take an object. Lay means to put or place something It does take an object. set/sit Sit means to be in a seat or to rest It does not take an object. means to put or place something It does take an object. rise/raise Rise means to move upward or to get up It does not take an object. Raise means to lift (something) up It usually takes an object. Exercise A: For each of the following sentences, underline the correct form of lie or lay given in parentheses. Finally the puppy (lay, laid) down on the blanket and fell asleep. 1. Please (lie, lay) these letters on Miss Wilson s desk. 2. Turn back that beautiful Navajo blanket before you (lie, lay) down. 3. The nurse (lay, laid ) a cold cloth on my forehead. 4. Tatami mats (lay, laid ) on the floor of the Japanese restaurant. 5. I can t remember where I (lay, laid ) the Yo-Yo Ma CD. 6. The patient had (lain, laid ) in bed for several days. 7. You must have (lain, laid ) your coat on some wet paint. 8. Dad s old uniform had (lain, laid ) in a trunk for years. 9. The leftover antipasto was still (lying, laying) on the counter. 10. The workers are now (lying, laying) the foundation. 1
Exercise B: For each of the following sentences, underline the correct form of sit or set given in parentheses. Annette (sat, set) a bowl of hummus on the table. 1. Don t (sit, set) on this broken chair. 2. (Sit, ) your chair in a shady spot. 3. Ms. Hobbs had (sat, set) at the same desk for years. 4. He had (sat, set) the trap right in front of the hole. 5. They found the baby happily (sitting, setting) in a mud puddle. 6. Mr. Montero (sat, set) a small bowl of tomatillo relish near the tortilla chips. 7. The dog was (sitting, setting) next to the sofa at his owner s feet. 8. Please (sit, set) the floor lamp down a few feet from the chair.\ 9. Julio was (sitting, setting) all the tools in a neat row on the workbench. 10. The family (sat, set) down at the table to begin the Seder. Exercise C: For each of the following sentences, underline the correct form of rise or raise given in parentheses. Michael Chang has (raised, rose) his level of play for this important match. 1. Please pull out the rug when I (rise, raise) the table. 2. The accident rate always (rises, raises) on holidays. 3. Challah, or Jewish egg bread, (rises, raises) because it contains yeast. 4. We will lose money unless we (rise, raise) the price. 5. New car prices generally (rise, raise) in the spring. 6. The Smiths protested when we (rose, raised) to leave. 7. I (rose, raised) the mini blinds to let in the light. 8. Our canoe drifted away when the tide (rose, raised). 9. The tree roots have (rose, raised) the sidewalk several inches. 10. Attendance has (raised, risen) this year. Exercise D: For each of the following sentences, underline the correct form of the verb given in parentheses. Lisa (sits, sets) on the patio and reads the newspaper. 1. Who has (sat, set) those books in the middle of the kitchen table? 2. We can see Josh (raising, rising) his hand to answer the question. 3. The detective has (lain, laid) a trap for the criminal. 4. You cannot have (sat, set) there waiting for very long. 5. Can that big crane (rise, raise) those concrete panels to the top floor? 6. Dreaming of dancing with the ballet, Sandy (lay, laid) in the hammock. 7. Bobby was (sitting, setting) at the desk doing his homework. 8. On Memorial Day, we always (rise, raise) the flag to honor veterans. 9. Why don t you (lay, lie) out the clothes you re going to wear tomorrow? 10. Will everyone in the courtroom please (rise, raise)? 2
II- Infinitive Phrases Exercise A: Underline the infinitive, or infinitive phrase in each of the following sentences. On the line provided, tell how the infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence. Write N for noun, ADJ for adjective, or ADV for adverb. s N 1. I have always wanted to travel around the world. ADJ 2. I have always had a desire to travel around the world. 1. To write an informative report takes considerable effort. 2. To turn back now would be foolish and risky. 3. Kiyoshi and Tony appreciated the opportunity to go to the concert. 4. The goal in a chess game is to checkmate the opponent s king. 5. The Spingarn Medal is awarded to honor African Americans for high achievement. 6. The governor can t hope to please everyone in the state. 7. In my opinion, spring is the best time to visit Washington. 8. Harriet Tubman s purpose was to help others. 9. Everyone entered in the contest has an equal chance to win. 10. A good citizen does not refuse to be a witness in court. Exercise B: Underline the infinitive, or infinitive phrase in each of the following sentences. On the line provided, tell how the infinitive or infinitive phrase is used in the sentence. Write N for noun, ADJ for adjective, or ADV for adverb. N _ 1. Jake plans to study two hours for the biology exam. 1. Hakeem Olajuwon sunk the winning basket with one second to go. 2. If you want to get to the game on time, you should leave by 6:00. 3. Her mother told Tamiko to wear her helmet when she rode her bike. 4. To score a goal in ice hockey can be extremely difficult. 5. Please let me know when you are ready to leave. 6. Juanita s long-term goal is to graduate from law school. 7. When you get to the game, remember that the player to watch is number 32. 8. We asked Mimi to make her special banana bread. 9. Melvin s dream has always been to become an animal behaviorist. 10. We went to the town meeting to voice our opinions about the new highway. 3
III- Agreement Underline the subject in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the verb form in parentheses that agrees in number with its subject. The goal of the team (comes, come) first. 1. The spring rolls, not the sour fish soup, (appear, appears) first on the menu. 2. Our supply of towels ( goes, go) very fast. 3. The reasons for his success (is, are) easy to see. 4. The list of winners (impresses, impress) all of us. 5. The uses of aluminum (is, are) various. 6. This book about the rain forests (have, has) many beautiful photographs. 7. The guacamole mix together with the bowl (costs, cost) $2.50. 8. The rivalry between the two towns (is, are) very keen. 9. Mario, along with his sisters, (loves, love) going to the Jacob Lawrence exhibit. 10. The effects of sunburn (sneaks, sneak) up on me every summer. 11. The shells on this beach (is, are) mostly small and smooth. 12. This collection of stories ( gets, get) my highest recommendation. 13. Daudi, not his parents, (buys, buy) most of his school supplies. 14. The abilities of this child (astonishes, astonish) everyone. 15. A booklet with complete instructions (comes, come) with each kit. IV- Adjective Phrases Underline each adjective phrase once and the word or words it modifies twice. 1. A large flock of Canada geese passed overhead. 1. Did you find any books about gardening? 2. Someone from my school called Dad at the office. 3. The peaches with soft spots should be eaten soon. 4. Tamara saw a raccoon with its babies. 5. The woman in the red suit is running for mayor. 6. Most citizens can clearly see the need for recycling. 7. The trees in the orchard will need to be pruned soon. 8. The bicycle shop on South First Street has an excellent selection. 9. Many fish in that lake are dying because of water pollution. 10. Manchu enjoys reading in the garden behind his house. 4
V- Compound Sentences: Combine each pair of sentences by using and, or, or but. 1. Navajo silversmiths make beautiful jewelry. Navajo weavers create stunning rugs. 2. Those are both electives. You can take photography. You can take sculpture. 3. Milly can t have a pet at home. She plays with animals at the shelter. 4. The shelter manager has prepared a flyer about how to be a responsible pet owner. We hand out the flyers to people. 5. Our runner tripped over a hurdle. She finished first. 6. We entered by the side door. We left the same way. 7. Golf requires a steady hand. Rugby requires a good deal of energy. 8. We went to the car show. Dad stayed home. 9. Twenty-seven students are in Tiffany s class. Thirty students are in Eric s class 10. Sue could watch TV tonight. She could read a book about Harry Potter. 11. The Art Club is going to the exhibit of Inca art on Tuesday. I have to go to a Spanish Club meeting that night. 12. Some people like pens that make a thick line. I prefer a pen that makes a very thin line. 5