Chapter 1. Grammar Diagnostic A

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court was chosen by President Reagan in 1981. Both Democrats and Republicans approved of the choice.

Within the first thirty years of owning a house, homeowners can count on having to: replace several major appliances, put on a new roof, contract for termite treatment, and pay about a third of their income each year for the privilege of dealing with all these problems.

The modern American family differs in many significant ways from their nineteenth-century counterpart.

Four people saw the accident, but not one of them said they would be a witness for my brother and me in court.

Us math students have to get ourselves organized if we hope to convince teachers to change their requirements for this course.

After Antigone buried her brother, she was brought to the court and questioned by the king.

While Hal dialed the emergency phone number; Sarah tried repeatedly to stop the bleeding; the rescue squad’s quick, professional response saved Sarah’s brother’s life.

The trainee for the teller’s position was worried about his speed and unsure of his computer skills. Until he learned the new system.

The paramedics, who had been called immediately, arrived on the scene very quickly. And knew exactly what to do.

The young naval officer in command had no control over the accident that killed one of his men, nevertheless, the officer was held responsible for the death.

Drivers should fasten their seat belts, put the key all the way into the ignition, and you turn the key to the right.

As Toni lay down to take a nap, she laid her paycheck on the nightstand; it stayed there for two days before she noticed it lying there.

During his career, which ended two years ago, he gave more than five hundred performances. Now he teaches music.

Often a child likes to be read to because they can have the reader’s full attention.

It’s true that Sophie and her told Mark about the party, but he told the others.

Philip, unlike the thousands of students who live on campus, has to drive thirty miles each day to reach the university.

Young Ben swore he would not cry as his father drug the nearly dead sheepdog toward the barn; Ben clung to the dog’s fur, trying to help.

When the disc jockey announced the winner’s name, Andrew couldn’t hardly believe his ears.

Marc made a mess of the trip. He arrived at the airport late. He didn’t tip the baggage man (who promptly misdirected his bag), and he loses his wallet on the plane.

When the math teacher asks for volunteers, I always raise my hand. I am knowing how to solve almost any problem.

Whenever I plan to drive a long distance, I check my car’s oil. If I didn’t do this, I will worry about ruining the engine.

Everyone who has a yard is supposed to conserve water, which is a scarce resource during this long drought. Anyone who waters the lawn could pay a fine.

My mom waited up for me and always asked whether I’d had a good time on my dates; she never stayed awake long enough to hear the answer.

By finishing the test items before time ran out, a final recheck of his answers was possible for Gary.

Deirdre only wanted her father to pay her tuition, not all her college expenses.

Children whose last names begin with A, B, and C, teachers always choose them to be first in line.

After Don and Sherry paid their household bills, and their next car payment, they had exactly twenty-two dollars left for food for two weeks.

The Hudsons invited my sister and me to share a beach house on the Outer Banks in North Carolina.

In the baby pool, the safety of the boys and girls was the responsibility of the parents, not the lifeguards.

In each room of the restored palace were photographs of how the same room had looked after the palace was damaged during World War II.

Before my English teacher would accept a paper, we had to prove that we had wrote an outline and at least two different drafts.

Everyone who shops in this store reads the magazines while they wait in the checkout line.

Nino cried when he saw the clown with the purple hair on stilts.

One way for parents to pass on their values to their children is to use opportunities that occur daily. Such as chances to use the simple courtesies of “Please” and “Thank you.”

Although Sue Ann had grown up in a sheltered environment, but she quickly adapted to life in New York City.

At the zoo, we saw a crowd of people watching the monkeys and making funny faces at them. The monkeys responded by imitating the peoples’ expressions.

The student told me he was interesting in studying art.

My father always tells us is wrong to lie, but he never reports all his income.

In the alley behind the burned houses was a small pile of furniture that the families had saved from the fire.

There are four things I’d like to tell you about myself. I like to cook, talk on the phone, working on computers, and going out on weekends.

Despite its fame today MobyDick did not receive much attention when it was publishedin 1851.

In 2012, a hurricane hit the northeastern United States with terrible force the storm caused massive flooding and damage.

Responsibilities to employers and family members are more important than schoolwork in many student’slives.

She saw that her dog was panting after its return from the dog run. When she poured fresh water into it’s bowl, the dog drank quickly.

With thousands of customers around the world,the restaurant chain decided to slow growth in the United States and focus around its international presence.

Even today, a student may not have any idea why they should consider a college education important.

There was at least twenty people waiting for an interview. A lot of them had been laid off when the factory closed, and they felt bad about being unemployed.

Myanmar is formerly known as Burma. The military rulers of the nation changed the name in 1989.

If he would not have his cell phone with him at all times, he was convinced that he would miss something important.

I often feel completely dehydrated after playing tennis. Idrank a few glasses of water and feel better.

We expected seeing a great ballet. Unfortunately, however, the orchestra accompanying the dancers played poorly.

Even though the days can sometimes be brutally hot and humid, summer is my favorite season.

In addition to sandwiches, the shop sells coffee and desserts. Often, the place makes more money from selling these items than from selling sandwiches.