66 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6Copyright © by Glencoe/McGraw-HillGrammar
SS
- I wonder if the astronaut was afraid as he floated in space.
SS - We shouted into the cave and heard an echo.
P - There are not enough forks to go around.
SSS - Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
SSP - The baby has outgrown his coat and mittens.
PS - I have to go to two birthday parties this weekend.
PSPS - Lions live on the plain, and tigers live in the jungle.
SP - The car has four flat tires.
SPP - Jamie has read several books of historical fiction.
Exercise 2 Complete each sentence by writing the correct form of the noun in
parentheses. Use a dictionary if necessary.
Mom says that all the soldiers are[ heroes. (hero) - The little boy was carrying three [ bunches of flowers. (bunch)
- The squirrel is sitting on the [ roof of the house. (roof)
- The torn screen allowed [ flies to come in. (fly)
- Is it very sunny on the [ patio? (patio)
- Ami and Cyndi played a duet on two [ pianos. (piano)
- Three [ ladies were ahead of us in line. (lady)
- The submarine was sunk by the enemy’s [ torpedo. (torpedo)
- The yodeler’s cry rang through the [ valley. (valley)
- Yvonne has lived in several large [ cities. (city)
- I just finished raking up that huge pile of [ leaves. (leaf)
- The campers dug [ trenches to keep water out of their tents. (trench)
- I never saw so many [ photos of one cat. (photo)
- Did you boil enough [ potatoes for the salad? (potato)
- The [ bus going downtown is usually crowded. (bus)
- Maddie found three [ pennies on the sidewalk. (penny)