Underline the verbal phrases in the following sentences, and identify the phrase by writing PP (participial phrase), GP (gerund phrase), or IP (infinitive phrase) above the underlined words.

Example 1. $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{PP}}}{{\underline{\text{Consumed hot or cold}}}}$ by a third of the world’s population, coffee is a drink with an interesting history.

Europe had to wait for coffee until the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

What should the nurse teach a young woman with a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) about UTI prevention? (Select all that apply.)

1. Keep the bowels regular.
2. Limit water intake to 1 to 2 glasses a day.
3. Wear cotton underwear.
4. Cleanse the perineum from front to back.
5. Practice pelvic muscle exercise (Kegel) daily.

Which nursing assessment question would best indicate that an incontinent man with a history of prostate enlargement might not be emptying his bladder adequately?

1. Do you leak urine when you cough or sneeze?
2. Do you need help getting to the toilet?
3. Do you dribble urine constantly?
4. Does it burn when you pass your urine?

For each of the following sentences, cross out any word that has an error in capitalization and correctly write the word above it.

Example 1. Next year I will take $\cancel{\text{fine arts}}$ (Fine Arts) II, $\cancel{\text{american}}$ (American) history, and $\cancel{\text{advanced algebra}}$ (Advanced Algebra).

8. The senior Debating Club is having a membership drive for Juniors.

For each of the following sentences, cross out any word that has an error in capitalization and correctly write the word above it.

Example 1. Next year I will take $\cancel{\text{fine arts}}$ (Fine Arts) II, $\cancel{\text{american}}$ (American) history, and $\cancel{\text{advanced algebra}}$ (Advanced Algebra).

14. Should I take portuguese or french next year?

Revise each of the following sentences to reflect the rules of formal, standard English or to eliminate any sexist language. Cross out each nonstandard or sexist word, and write the standard or nonsexist word above it.

Example 1. $\cancel{\text{Beside}}$ (Besides) two courses in Spanish, Helen is taking a course in South American history.

9. There wasn't no food left over from the picnic

For each of the following sentences, cross out any word that has an error in capitalization and correctly write the word above it.

Example 1. Next year I will take $\cancel{\text{fine arts}}$ (Fine Arts) II, $\cancel{\text{american}}$ (American) history, and $\cancel{\text{advanced algebra}}$ (Advanced Algebra).

20. The college is offering a new class covering Advanced Sketching.

In each of the following sentences, identify the underlined phrase by writing above it PREP for prepositional phrase, PART for participial phrase, GER for gerund phrase, INF for infinitive phrase, or APP for appositive phrase. Note: Do not label shorter phrases within the underlined phrase.

Example 1. At college, my sister tried again $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{INF}}}{{\underline{\text{to master the art of swimming}}}}$.

She would jump into the pool with her friends standing by $\underline{\text{to cheer her on}}$.

For each of the following sentences, cross out any word that has an error in capitalization and correctly write the word above it.

Example 1. Next year I will take $\cancel{\text{fine arts}}$ (Fine Arts) II, $\cancel{\text{american}}$ (American) history, and $\cancel{\text{advanced algebra}}$ (Advanced Algebra).

18. The seniors signed up for trigonometry I and calculus II.

Revise each of the following sentences to reflect the rules of formal, standard English or to eliminate any sexist language. Cross out each nonstandard or sexist word, and write the standard or nonsexist word above it.

Example 1. $\cancel{\text{Beside}}$ (Besides) two courses in Spanish, Helen is taking a course in South American history.

22. I didn't except the stranger's offer of a ride.

Scientists often use multiple types and sources of data in order to determine when different groups of organisms evolved. Taken together, the data can help construct an evolutionary history. What kind of evidence could help scientists determine whether eubacteria or archaebacteria evolved earlier on Earth? Write an essay that justifies what specific kinds of data would need to be collected to make this judgment.

Which statement best reflects the central idea of the passage? A. The United States is in great danger and has to put its own interests above everything else. B. The United States faces great challenges and taking them on is honorable and exciting. C. Americans are in a better position than any other people in history. D. Americans have been selfish and must start contributing to their country.

Revise each of the following sentences to reflect the rules of formal, standard English or to eliminate any sexist language. Cross out each nonstandard or sexist word, and write the standard or nonsexist word above it.

Example 1. $\cancel{\text{Beside}}$ (Besides) two courses in Spanish, Helen is taking a course in South American history.

24. The company is looking for additional salesmen for the tri-state area.

Revise each of the following sentences to reflect the rules of formal, standard English or to eliminate any sexist language. Cross out each nonstandard or sexist word, and write the standard or nonsexist word above it.

Example 1. $\cancel{\text{Beside}}$ (Besides) two courses in Spanish, Helen is taking a course in South American history.

21. What qualifications does a person need to become a policeman?