English Grammar Understanding the Basics

Test yourself 18.1

1. You can hide between trips and make believe you're innocent.

2. Was it near here or over there?

3. Roger looked around but he didn't see anything.

4. They'll eat chicken or turkey for dinner.

5. Mr. Joseph pulled out three letters and handed one to each of the men.

Test yourself 18.2

1. Mr. Eagle was called away on business, so Mrs. Broxton took his place at the meeting. sentences

2. He'd heard of it, but he didn't like the idea. sentences

3. Erin felt real excitement and enthusiasm. nouns

4. It was raining hard, yet we went to the ball game. sentences

5. The airline attendant asked,“Would you like coffee or tea?” nouns

Test yourself 18.3

1. I'll be near or between the stacks. prepositions

2. He came up with a quick and effective remedy. adjectives

3. I hope you won't worry or brood too much about it. verbs

4. This trip will be expensive but worthwhile. adjectives

5. I am at or near a breakthrough. prepositions