Grammar Boot Camp Study Guide

I. Pronouns:Write each pronoun from your notes in the correct column

Nominative / Objective / Possessive

Nominative case pronouns can be used as a ______or ______in a sentence.

Objective case pronouns can be used as a ______, ______, or ______in a sentence.

Function and Case: In the first box, write the correct pronoun. In the second box, write S, PN, DO, IO, or OP. In the third box, write nominative (N) objective (O), or possessive (P). (If it’s possessive, the function box will be left blank!)

Pronoun / Function / Case / Sentence (Hint: Find the prepositional phrases and verbs to break down sentences.)
The instructions were given to Dustin and (I, me).
Everyone knew (who, whom) the astronauts were
They were surprised at (him, his) giving up so easily.
My mother was seated next to Dad and (I, me).
The people selected as ushers were Lulu and (he, him).
Was it you or (she, her) who bought the tennis racket?
I believe you know to (who, whom) we are referring.
Is there anyone (who, whom) she likes?
There are some letters for Don and (he, him) on the table
My aunt and (he, him) always shop at the store.
Do you suppose it might have been (they, them)?
I was surprised at (him, his) giving up without a protest
This book appeals to Jack Dawson and (he, him).
Doesn't (their, them) shouting get on your nerves?
Between you and (I, me) he won't play in the first game

Action verbs can have ______and ______while linking verbs will have ______and ______.

II. Direct & Indirect Objects: Fill in each box, using the sentence to the right of each box. WATCH OUT!! Not all sentences will have an indirect object.You may also have more than one verb and/or object.

Action Verb / Direct Object / Indirect Object / Sentence
Akira sold a children’s magazine his story.
Drew told the children a story at the library last Saturday.
Alex bought Jean a ticket to the movie.
Isabel lent me her portable radio for the picnic.
Debra walked her dog after dinner.
The carpenter built the Riley’s some beautiful kitchen cabinets.
The captain showed his troops the plan.
She assigned the class a paper that would be due in one week.
Ahmed left the rare bird some food on his way to school.
The principal often offers students and teachers his advice.

III. Predicate Nominatives & Predicate Adjectives:Fill in each box, using the sentence to the right of each box. WATCH OUT!! You may also have more than one verb and/or predicate word.

Linking Verb / Complement / Label (PA or PN) / Sentence
Grapes become shriveled in the sun.
My bed is the top bunk.
Nicole is the best writer in the class.
The weather appears nice.
The judge remains steadfast in his decision.
Anna is not a trustworthy borrower.
Audrey sounded quite cheerful on the phone.
The crowd grew restless because of the long delay.
The former President remained a prominent figure after leaving office.

The acronym for coordinating conjunctions is ______.

IV. Correlative & Coordinating Conjunctions:Write the conjunction(s) from each sentence and label it CORR for correlative or C for coordinating.

Conjunction(s) / Label (CORR or C) / Sentence
The audience booed and hissed at the villain.
Cog not only stares at strangers but also follows them with its gaze as they cross the room.
I will study with either Mom or Dad.
The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.
Neither Cog nor Kismet is programmed with emotions.

V. Prepositions & Object of Prepositions:Write parentheses around each prepositional phrase. Write each preposition in the first box and each object in the second box. (There can be more than one phrase!!)

Preposition / Object of Preposition / Sentence
The people at the workshop received personal training.
The teachers met in San Francisco with salespeople.
The skillful featured speaker told about the software for the keyboarding room.