
NOTE: Homework #2 for J101 Grammar for Journalists includes nouns, pronouns. Please study the sections on nouns and pronouns before completing this homework assignment.
Homework #2
1. After he finishes it, Tomiko will loan you the book.
a. predicate nominative b. direct object c. indirect
object d. object of the preposition e. subject
2. Disappointed with the movie, Sid walked out in the middle.
a. predicate nominative b. direct object c. subject d. object of the preposition e. object of the verbal
3. Macie's Honda has more miles on it than Anne's, but Anne's has more dents.
a. predicate nominative b. direct object c. subject d. object of the preposition e. object of the verbal
4. Bobbing for apples is a fun Halloween game, but most people would rather eat candy.
a. predicate nominative b. direct object c. indirect object d. object of the preposition e. subject
5. Kaci's use of cow manure to fertilize her garden does not seem to be a problem for her neighbors.
a. subject b. direct object c. indirect object d. object of the preposition e. object of the verbal
6. Before finishing the sculpture, Laurina took a moment to appreciate her effort, and she was proud of herself.
a. reflexive pronoun b. indefinite pronoun c. personal pronoun d. demonstrative pronoun e. interrogative pronoun
7. While you may think John is a bit odd, he makes himself absolutely invaluable in this office.
a. reflexive pronoun b. indefinite pronoun c. relative pronoun d. demonstrative pronoun e. interrogative pronoun
8. When Alissa gave you this, did she say what it was for?
a. reflexive pronoun b. indefinite pronoun c. relative pronoun d. demonstrative pronoun e. personal pronoun
9. After Daciana finished the design of the new tower, she presented it to the client.
a. reflexive pronoun b. indefinite pronoun c. relative pronoun d. demonstrative pronoun e. personal pronoun
10. Were you there when Akiko said, "Anyone who doesn't like Harry Potter is just too serious for me."?
a. reflexive pronoun b. indefinite pronoun c. relative pronoun d. demonstrative pronoun e. interrogative pronoun
11. Last time I checked, Jennifer had delayed choosing which college to attend.
a. indefinite pronoun b. direct object c. relative pronoun d. object of the preposition e. object of the verbal
12. The leaders hope that our diplomats will be able to devise a peaceful solution to the conflict.
a. reflexive pronoun b. indefinite pronoun c. personal pronoun d. demonstrative pronoun e. interrogative pronoun
13. Because Saul is frustrated with seeing so many homeless children, he donates time, money and necessities to various charities.
a. object of the verbal b. direct object c. indirect object d. object of the preposition e. subject
14. When Bianca and Charlene realized how well they had done on the test, they congratulated themselves with a pizza and ice cream.
a. subject b. reflexive pronoun c. indirect object d. relative pronoun e. object of the verbal
15. While watching the Ducks beat Arizona State, Jerome read a book that required absolutely no concentration.
a. reflexive pronoun b. direct object c. relative pronoun d. object of the preposition e. demonstrative pronoun
16. The child Alvin knew was the only participant who appeared in every scene of the play.
a. predicate nominative b. direct object c. indirect object d. object of the preposition e. object of the verbal
17. Terri was not particularly thrilled with either of the movie choices that Nola suggested.
a. reflexive pronoun b. indirect object c. relative pronoun d. diect object e. indefinite pronoun
18. Neither of the ties looked good with the suit that Han had chosen to wear.
a. personal pronoun b. indirect object c. relative pronoun d. object of the preposition e. indefinite pronoun
19. Did you ask Jitka who owns that?
a. reflexive pronoun b. direct object c. relative pronoun d. object of the preposition e. subject
20. The flowers that Noah gave me are absolutely vibrant.
a. reflexive pronoun b. indirect object c. relative pronoun d. object of the preposition e. interrogative pronoun
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