Psy 270 Week 2 English Paper

In the following sentences, write the subject beside the “S” and the verb beside the “V.” (4 points each question)

1. The cat with the missing paw carried her kittens into the next room.

S ____________________

V ____________________

2. The child screamed for her mother.

S ________________________

V ________________________

3. Dolphins are supposedly the most intelligent marine animals.

S ________________________

V _______________________

In each sentence, change the plural subjects to singular ones; then make any necessary changes in the verbs. (2 points each)

1. Students always feel tired after exams.

2. Children love to receive gifts.

3. Thoroughbred horses run daily at the track.

In the first blank, identify the

This year, the gaggle of geese (has, have) stayed in this area for more than a month.

________

_________

2. Last year, the herd of cattle (was, were) decimated by bovine leukemia.

________.

If there is an apostrophe error, write the word correctly on the blank. If there are no apostrophe errors, write “C” in the blank. Some sentences may have more than one error. (4 points each)

______________________1. The mens store is having it’s sale at three o’clock.

______________________2. Shes certainly a perfectionist; youll have to check you’re work.

______________________3. Theyre the people who marched in the demonstration.

______________________4. Were planning to investigate the clients charge of improprieties.

Choose the correct pronoun and write it in the blank. (2 points each)

____________________1. Each of the members of the football team took (their, his) seat on the bus.

___________________2. The company presented (their, its) new insurance program to the employees.

____________________3. Either of the two girls will offer (her, their) help.

Give the short answers (10 points).

1. Writing is not just a product; it is a __________________.

2. The most important sentence in your paper is your _______________________ in the first paragraph of your essay.

3. The three main parts of an essay are

a.