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.

2. Disappointed with the movie, Sid walked out in the middle.

3. Macie's Honda has more miles on it than Anne's, but Anne's has more dents.

4. Bobbing for apples is a fun Halloween game, but most people would rather eat candy.

5. Kaci's use of cow manure to fertilize her garden does not seem to be a problem for her neighbors.

6. Before finishing the sculpture, Laurina took a moment to appreciate her effort, and she was proud of herself.

7. While you may think John is a bit odd, he makes himself absolutely invaluable in this office.

8. When Alissa gave you this, did she say what it was for?

9. After Daciana finished the design of the new tower, she presented it to the client.

10. Were you there when Akiko said, "Anyone who doesn't like Harry Potter is just too serious for me."?

11. Last time I checked, Jennifer had delayed choosing which college to attend.

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.

14. When Bianca and Charlene realized how well they had done on the test, they congratulated themselves with a pizza and ice cream.

15. While watching the Ducks beat Arizona State, Jerome read a book that required absolutely no concentration.

16. The child Alvin knew was the only participant who appeared in every scene of the play.

17. Terri was not particularly thrilled with either of the movie choices that Nola suggested.

18. Neither of the ties looked good with the suit that Han had chosen to wear.

19. Did you ask Jitka who owns that?

20. The flowers that Noah gave me are absolutely vibrant.

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