Grammar Warm-Up #1On a sheet of paper, write the entire sentence correctly. Change 1 word in each sentence.1. Ancient Greeks ate with their fingers, wiped them on pieces of bread, and tossed them to the dogs lying under the table.

2. After a mud slide, about 3 million cubic yards of rock and soil were removed from the highway, and they required a fleet of 30 bulldozers and 7,700 pounds of explosives.

Grammar Warm-Up #1On a sheet of paper, write the entire sentence correctly.1. Ancient Greeks ate with their fingers, wiped them on pieces of bread, and tossed them to the dogs lying under the table.

(A) tossed them (B) tossing them (C) tossed the bread (D) they tossed

2. After a mud slide, about 3 million cubic yards of rock and soil were removed from the highway, and they required a fleet of 30 bulldozers and 7,700 pounds of explosives.

(A) and they required (B) and it required (C) a job requiring (D) a job where it required

Rule to Remember: (copy if you answered incorrectly)1. When using pronouns like “them” or “it,” make sure it is clear who “them” or “it” is.

Grammar Warm-Up #2(Use same paper from last class. Rewrite sentences correctly)

1. My sisters want to go to the One Direction concert, but I hate them.2. I brought cupcakes for my students; I couldn’t wait to eat them.3. Once the dog bit its tail, it barked.

Grammar Warm-Up #3(Find the correct sentence. Fix the 3 incorrect sentences.)1. One of the musicians Eric has been looking for a practice room.2. Eric, and many other musicians, are looking for a practice room.3. Eric who is one of the musicians who are looking for a practice room.4. Eric, and many other musicians, is looking for a practice room.

Grammar Warm-Up #4(Rewrite each sentence correctly. Add commas. Change words)1. He returned the book which he hadn’t read to Michelle. (2 errors)2. Should I go to Stanford university or a Junior College? (3)3. Every student needs to do their own work. (1)4. Bring the toy with a card attached to the baby. (2)

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

- Extra information needs commas.- Capitalize a school when it’s part of a school name.- “Their” is always plural.

Warm-Up #5 (Copy each sentence. Choose the correct words.)1. James invited she / her and me / I to a lecture at City college/ College.2. The group of students is/are/were/will completing its/it’s/there/their work right now.3. Each of the computers are / is / will being repaired by a friend and I / he / she / him.4. I can run faster than he/him.

I can run faster than he/him __________.I like you more than ________ he/him.I am smarter than he/him _______.You are taller than I/me ________.“I am prettier than her.”“You’re not prettier than her.”“You are prettier than she.”

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

1. When two pronouns are together, imagine that one is gone.2. With phrases like group of students, “group” is the subject, not “students.3. “Each” is always singular.4. “Than” and “as” can turn “him” into “he.”

Warm-Up #6 (Rewrite the sentence correctly.)1. Although you’re not faster than he/him, you’re as good an athlete as he/him.2. Each day, a group of kids leaves / leave its / it’s / there / their /they’re trash.3. Everyone on all the teams plays/play real/really good/well.4. Many of San Diego’s High Schools / high schools will have its/their graduation at a local College / college.

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

1. “Than” and “as” can turn “him” into “he.”2. group of kids: “group” is the subject, not “kids.”3. You don’t do anything “good.” You do everything “well.”4. When two pronouns are together, imagine that one is gone.

Warm-Up #7Rewrite each sentence correctly. 1. I could of spoken louder, but the crowd also could of been more quieter. (4 errors)2. I knew the team wasn’t going to play real good, but they were worser than I expected. (5 errors)3. Between us two, I am the tallest one. Between us three, he is the smarter one. (2 errors)

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

1. “Could of” is always wrongYou do not speak loud, you speak loudly.

2. “worser” and “more worse” are always wrong“real” = not fake “ really” = “very”

3. Comparing 2 things: use taller 3 things: use tallest

Grammar Warm-Up #6 (For #1, rewrite sentence without changing the underlined parts.)1. In collaboration with her mother, the painting “Echoes” was produced by Faith Ringgold, the first of her large paintings.2. The group of students would be more quieter/quietly/quiet if they/it had fewer/less people.3. Receiving less/fewer gifts is/are/have/has made me real/really appreciative of what I have.4. If I was/were/is/am the President, I would make every Friday a holiday.

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

1. Extra information needs to be next to the thing it is describing.2 & 3. Fewer = if you can count it Less = if you can’t count it *except for time, distance, and money4. if + were = when the situation is 100% not true

Grammar Warm-Up #71. If I am/was/were/is on my phone, I would have seen your message.2. If I am/was/were/is a foot taller, I would dunk the basketball.

3. "Wait," he said. "Has anyone seen my keys"? / keys?” / keys.” / keys”.4. What kind of answer is “I don’t care."? / care.” /

care?” / care”?

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

1 & 2. if + were = when the situation is 100% not true if + was = when the situation might be true3 & 4. “_______?” = the quote is a question “______”? = the quote is not a question

Grammar Warm-Up #81. We live in “America’s Finest City”. / .”2. Have you ever been to “The Happiest Place on Earth”? / ?”3. I have (already / all ready) (complimented / complemented) the chef on how well the (desert / dessert) (complimented / complemented) the meal.4. Since everyone had good (morals / morales), the group got along and had a high (moral / morale). That changed when we started (losing / loosing.)

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

1. Commas and periods are always inside quotation marks2. Question marks can be in or out of quotation marks.3. Already = did before all ready = everyone’s ready Compliment = to say something nice Complement = to go nicely with Desert = sand dessert = sweets

4. moral = standards, beliefs Morale = spirit, enthusiasm Lose = not win loose = not tight

Grammar Warm-Up #91. We were (already /all ready) to leave, but I forgot the directions (all together / altogether).

2. Spring (Break/Brake) was (all right / alright) until I heard my car’s (breaks / brakes) (break / brake).

3. I (already/all ready) decided which one of the two (deserts/desserts) would (compliment/complement) my meal (the best / better).

4. When a new student enrolls, the (principal / principle) likes to introduce himself to (them/him or her) and give a (complement / compliment).

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

1. Already = did before all ready = everyone’s ready All together = everyone together Altogether = completely

2. Alright = ok all right = everything’s right3. Comparing 2 things = better Comparing 3+ things = best4. Them = plural him or her = singularPrincipal = most important; person in chargePrincipal = a rule, standard

Grammar Warm-Up #101. Each of the players were/ was tired of loosing / losing and lead / led their/his respective team to a victory.

2. As I walked past / passed the room, I past / passed by several people, many of who / whom I knew in the

past / passed.

3. Their comments regarding who / whom would go to the dance with me gave me neither comfort or / nor piece / peace of mind.

(For #4 & 5, copy the one sentence that is written correctly)

4. I tried calling, however, I didn’t have service.

I tried calling; however, I didn’t have service.

I tried calling, however I didn’t have service.

5. I texted her, but she didn’t respond.

I texted her but, she didn’t respond.

I texted her, but, she didn’t respond.

1. “Each” is always singular2. passed = (v.) to go by past = (adv.) beyond

(adj.) former Who = He / They Whom = Him / Them3. “Neither” and “nor” always go together. peace = relaxation piece – a part4. No commas before “however.”5. No commas after “but.”

Grammar Warm-Up #111. Each of the players are/ is quiet / quite aware that their/his team is playing poor/poorly.

2. As I walked past / passed the room, I past / passed by several people, many of who / whom I knew in the

past / passed.

3. Their suggestions for who / whom should be prom king neither excited or / nor angered me.

4. May I ask, “Who / Whom are you taking to prom?” / “?

1. “Each” is always singular2. passed = (v.) to go by past = (adv.) beyond

(adj.) former

Who = He / They Whom = Him / Them“Who” does actions. “Whom” has actions done to it.3. “Neither” and “nor” always go together.

Grammar Warm-Up 11 (version 2)1. Neither of my brothers has/have called.

2. Neither my brother or/nor my sisters has/have called.

3. She asked, “Who / Whom is talking? And who/whom are you talking to”? / ?”

4. Between a steak and a salad, I’m choosing the former / latter. (hint = she doesn’t eat meat)

5. Between a steak and a salad, I’m choosing the former / latter. (hint = She doesn’t eat vegetables)

1. “Neither of” is usually singular2. Neither + 2 subjects: the last subject determines if singular or plural

3. “Who” does actions. “Whom” has actions done to it.4 & 5. Former = first choice

Latter = last choice

Grammar Warm-Up #12(Copy the correct phrase.)

1. Sing good or sing well2. Should of or should have3. Each is or Each are4. Group of kids is or group of kids are5. Speak loud or Speak loudly6. Fewer people or Less people

(Extra Credit: Explain the difference between the two.)

7. Better vs. Best8. Good vs. Well9. Taller vs. Tallest10. Passed vs. past

11. Who’s vs whose12. Compliment vs. Complement13. Principal vs. Principle12. If it was possible vs. if it were possible13. Former vs. Latter 14. Who vs. Whom

Grammar Warm-Up #13Instructions: Copy the entire sentence. Find the errors. Correct the errors. (there are two errors in each sentence).1. Despite how careful I was driving, I still stepped on the break too late.2. I was allright when the game ended, but I knew I could of played better.3. If it was possible to move the date of the meeting, I would have done it all ready.4. I compared prices at two different stores and determined which 1 offered the best value.

Rules to Remember: (copy the rules that you do not know well)

1. Adverbs describe actions. brake = car part break = everything else

2. alright = ok all right = everyone is correct “allright” doesn’t exist “could of” doesn’t exist3. if + were = for sure not happening if + was = might be happening already = did it before all ready = everyone is ready4. comparing 2 = better comparing 3+ = best

0-9 use words 10+ use numbers- Don’t start a sentence with a number.

- If a small number and a big number are in the same sentence, use numbers for both.

I have five/5 cats.I have ten/10 birds.I have five cats and 10 birds. I have 5 cats and 10 birds.

(we haven’t done these yet)

Grammar Warm-Up #??Instructions: Copy the entire sentence. Find the errors. Correct the errors. (there are two errors in each sentence).1. Despite how good they played today, we beat them quite easy.2. Team A is bad. Team B is worser. Team C is more worse. 3. I couldn’t decide which one of the deserts would compliment my meal the best.

4. Whenever I see a new student join the class, I like to quickly introduce myself to them and give a complement.

Grammar Warm-Up #??Instructions: Copy the entire sentence. Find the errors. Correct the errors. (there are two errors in each sentence).1. I knew she didn’t sing good, but she’s more worse than I thought.2. When a student is speaking, its our moral obligation to pay attention to them.

3. I was tired of loosing and lead the team to a comeback victory.4. Neither Sam nor his brother Chris have gone with us to Las Vegas because they’re both miners.

Grammar Warm-Up #??Instructions: Copy the entire sentence. Find the errors. Correct the errors. (there are two errors in each sentence).1. The new television series about a group of talented musicians are losely based on a true story.

2. If her dress wasn’t so plane, she would get a lot more attention. 3. Because it’s walls were falling apart, I was saddened when I past by my old house.4. Hearing the principle say everything was going to be alright gave me piece of mind.

Warm-Up #??Instructions: Copy the entire sentence. Find the errors. Correct the errors. (there are two errors in each sentence).

1. The union demanded an increase in all of their member’s starting pay. 2. Shoes of those kind are bad for the feet; low heels are more worse.3. Television viewers claim that the number of scenes depicting alcohol consumption have increased dramatically over the passed decade.4. If I was shipwrecked on a dessert island, I would survive off of coconuts and other fruits.

Warm-Up #??Instructions: Copy the entire sentence. Find the errors. Correct the errors. (there are two errors in each sentence).

1. Everyone who visits Singapore is impressed by it’s cleanliness, which is mainly a result of their strict laws.2. 2 days ago, Cynthia argued vehemently with her sister, who’s car was blocking the driveway.3. Neither of my brothers have been able to give a convincingly explanation for the mess made.4. Neither my brother nor my sisters has done anything to make life better for our parents, who I’ve tried calling.

Warm-Up #??Instructions: Copy the entire sentence. Find the errors. Correct the errors. (there are two errors in each sentence).

1. I believe that the best moment of my high school career will be when I recieve my diploma and hear my family yell “congradulations!”2. 18 days of school are left, and then I will become an alumni of SYHS.3. I haven’t had straight As since I was in elementary school, and that was in the 90’s.4. Neither my brother or my sisters, whom I’m inviting to my graduation party, has responded to my invite.