Verb + From + Verb + ing

Instructions: Change the verbs in parentheses to complete the sentences below using the pattern Verb + From + Verb + ing.

1. The committee banned certain athletes from (compete)_____________________ because they had used performance enhancing drugs.

2. People are prohibited from ___________________ (smoke) on train platforms in this state.

3. The police prevented people from _______________ (enter) the mall because there had been a bomb threat.

4. Timothy is determined to become an author. Nothing will stop him from _____________________ (attain) that goal.

5. Some people believe that capital punishment will deter criminals from _____________________ (commit) major crimes.

Subordinating Conjunctions and Transitions

Instructions: Complete the sentences with the appropriate subordinating conjunctions or transitions. (Add commas if necessary).

Even though     Provided that      Even if      Therefore     Otherwise

1. Make sure to get the form into the office by this weekend. ____________ you won't be able to graduate on time.

2. __________________ there are no problems with your visa application, you should be able to travel to the US this summer.

3. ___________________ the police made a thorough search of the woods, they could not find the missing teenager.

4. Michele twisted her ankle during the marathon this past weekend. _____________ she will not be able to go roller skating with us today.

5. ________________ you manage to get the form into the office by this weekend, you will not be able to graduate on time because you have a failing GPA.

Gerunds and Infinitives (Passive Voice)

Complete the following sentences with gerunds or infinitives in the passive voice.

1. We want ________________ (give) accurate information.

2. We hate __________________(give) inaccurate information.

3. Mrs. Wilson told her husband that she refused ___________________ (take) for granted.

4. Mrs. Wilson told her husband that she didn't enjoy _________________ (take) for granted.

5. We would like __________________ (seat) first.

6. We would appreciate ________________ (seat) first.

7. John remembers __________________ (kiss) by his wife for the first time.

8. I expect ___________________ (notify) if there is a problem.

9. We don't go to that part of the city at night because we are afraid of _____________ (rob).

10. We don't go to that part of the city at night because we don't want ____________(rob).

Gerunds and Infinitives

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with a gerund or an infinitive. (Note: In some cases, both options may be possible.)

1. Rina did not want ________________ (leave) her family, but she had no choice.

2. Maurice enjoys _________________ (watch) Youtube vlogs after work in the evenings.

3. Stop _______________ (make) so much noise. I can't hear what the teacher is saying.

4. Mrs. Walker forgot __________________ (close) the windows before she left the house this morning.

5. Nadine decided _________________ (break) up with her boyfriend because he cheated on her.

6. It is beginning __________________(snow). Let's build a snowman later this evening.

7. Peter remembers __________________ (meet) his girlfriend for the first time.

8. We like ______________ (hike) in the woods every summer.

9. David regrets _________________ (not, study) hard when he was in high school because now he cannot get into a good university.

10. The administration has discussed _________________ (make) changes to the curriculum.

Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns

Instructions: Change the underlined possessive adjectives and nouns they modify into possessive pronouns.

1. You have your problems, and I have my problems.

_____________________________________________________________

2. The TV is not in my room; it is in her room.

_____________________________________________________________

3. That is not Janet's textbook; it is his textbook.

______________________________________________________________

4. My car is parked in the garage; their car is parked on the street.

______________________________________________________________

5. This is my seat; your seat is in the back.

______________________________________________________________

6. The Browns' apartment is on the third floor. Our apartment is on the fourth floor.

_____________________________________________________________

Suffixes and Word Forms

Instructions: Circle the correct word forms to complete the sentences below.

1. Maria was sad/sadness because she had to leave her children to come to America.

2.  We could see the sad/sadness on Maria's face when she had to leave her children.

3.  That toy is too expense/expensive. I cannot buy it for you. I am sorry.

4. Because I do not have a regular job, I cannot afford the expense/expensive of a new car.

5. Jack drove care/careful/carefully during the snow storm.

6. Jack was care/careful/carefully while he was driving during the snow storm.

7. Take care/careful/carefully during the snow storm.

8. Peter thinks that if he gets married he will not have free/freedom, so he will stay single.

9. Peter thinks that if he gets married he will not be free/freedom, so he will stay single.

10. Nadine was nervous/nervously during the job interview, so she kept rubbing her hands nervous/nervously.

Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous

Instructions: Complete the sentences using the present perfect and the present perfect continuous.

1a. John and his brother (play) _____________________ tennis for three years.
  b. John and his brother (play) _____________________ tennis for three years.

2a. Maria (work) ____________________ for that company for some time.
  b. Maria (work) ____________________ for that company for some time.

3a. We (serve)_________________ that dish at this restaurant for many years.
  b. We (serve) _________________ that dish at this restaurant for many years.

4a. Dr. Watkins (treat) _____________________ patients in this clinic since 2005.
  b. Dr. Watkins (treat) _____________________ patients in this clinic since 2005.

5a. Our teacher (teach) ____________________ at the university since 2003.
  b. Our teacher (teach) ____________________at the university since 2003.

6a. Mr. Brown (paint) ____________________ houses in our neighborhood since 2001.
  b. Mr. Brown (paint) ____________________houses in our neighborhood since 2001.

7a. Nadine (wear) ________________ glasses since she was in kindergarten.
  b. Nadine (wear) ________________glasses since she was in kindergarten.

8a. Jack (smoke) __________________ cigarettes every day since he left high school.
  b. Jack (smoke) __________________ cigarettes every day since he left high school.

9a. Rachel (do) _________________ manicures at this beauty salon since she moved to New York.
      Rachel (do) _________________ manicures at this beauty salon since she moved to New York.

10a. Patrick (deliver) __________________ newspapers every Sunday since he lost his previous job.
    b. Patrick (deliver) __________________ newspapers every Sunday since he lost his previous job.

Simple Past and Present Perfect

Instructions: Change the verbs in the brackets to the simple past or present perfect.

1a. I (play) _____________ the new Spider-Man video game.
  b. I (play)______________ the game last night.

2a. The doctor (give) ________________ John medicine.
  b. The doctor (give) ________________ him the medicine last Wednesday.

3a. The teacher (teach) _________________ the students about verb tense.
  b. The teacher (teach) _________________ them about verb tense yesterday.

4a. We (visit) ________________ three countries in Latin America.
      We (visit) ________________ these countries last winter.

5a. The mechanic (fix) ________________ Maurice's car.
  b. The mechanic (fix) ________________ the car last Saturday.

6a. I (eat) _____________ Egyptian food.
      I (eat) _____________ Egyptian last Friday.

7a. Susan (take) _____________ pictures of the Statue of Liberty.
      Susan (take) _____________ the pictures yesterday.

8a. Nicole (climb) ________________ the tree in her backyard.
  b. Nicole (climb) ________________ the tree two days ago.

9a. Mr. Jones (paint) _______________ the walls in the bedroom.
      Mr. Jones (paint) _______________ the walls last weekend.

10a. Michael (write) ____________ an email to his girlfriend.
    b. Michael (write) ____________ the email earlier this morning.

Adverb Clauses and the Past/Perfect Tense

Instructions: Use the following subordinating conjunctions to complete the sentences below in the simple past, past progressive, or past perfect. (The adverb clause can be at the beginning or at the end of the sentence.)

         Before      After       While      When       By the time      As soon as

1. Jack passed the GRE.....

2. A police officer came to my dorm room....

3. My underage son was driving drunk...

4. The fire alarm went off in the Swim Center....

5. The security guard fell asleep....

6. Mei-Li got mugged in Manhattan...

7. My brother was doing his laundry...

8. My math teacher went crazy....

9. John decided to divorce his wife...

10. I saw a rat in the cafeteria...