2
Book 9
of the
KISS Grammar Books
© Dr. Ed Vavra
Revised Nov. 11, 2014
KISS Instructional Materials are available for free at KISSGrammar.org.
Welcome and Introduction 2
Unit 1 – Review 3
Annual Review and Usage 3
Pronouns as Predicate Nouns 4
Ex. 11 - Adapted from The Mother Tongue, Book II 4
Unit 7 - Vocabulary (1) 5
Abstract and Concrete Words and Phrases 5
Ex. 1 - 5
Synonyms and Antonyms 6
Ex. 2 - Synonyms from English for Use 6
Ex. 3 - Antonyms from English for Use 7
Unit 13 - Vocabulary (2) 8
Ex. 4 – JfF: Alternatives for “Said” —Tom Swifties (#1) 8
Welcome and Introduction
Unit 1 – Review
Annual Review and Usage
Pronouns as Predicate Nouns
The Superscriptionfrom the Cross
by Simon Vouet
(1590 - 1649) /
Ex. 11 - Adapted from The Mother Tongue, Book II
by George Kittredge and Sarah ArnoldBoston, Ginn & Company, 1903, 105.
Formal and Informal Speech
When I get home from work, I do not open the door and say “It’s I.” Like most people, I say, “It’s me.” “It’s me” is informal, colloquial language. But in formal writing, I use “It’s I.” We adjust our language to our audience and purpose. In formal speaking and writing, a predicate noun is equal to the subject—in person, number, and case. Thus, in formal language, pronouns used as predicate nouns should usually be the same as those used as subjects.
Directions:
1. Put parentheses ( ) around each prepositional phrase.
2. Underline every subject once and every finite verb twice, and label complements.
3. Explain why the pronouns are not in objective case.
1. “Who’s there?” “It’s I!”
2. I wish to see Mr. Smith. Are you he?
3. “Do you know John Anson?” “Yes, that’s he!”
4. See that poor fellow! I shouldn’t like to be he.
5. “I asked to see your sons. Are these they?”
“Yes, these are they. Shall I tell you their names?”
6. “It’s she! There she is!” cried the children eagerly.
7. Yes, it was he, -- the famous admiral.
8. I wish it hadn’t been I who broke the window.
9. If that is the rich Mrs. Blank, I shouldn’t like to be she.
10. “Who’s there?” “It’s we.” “Who are you?”
11. The best grammarians in the village are we four girls.
Unit 7 - Vocabulary (1)
Abstract and Concrete Words and Phrases
Ex. 1 -
Synonyms and Antonyms
Joachim Retiresto the Sheepfold
by
Giotto di Bondone
(1267-1337) /
Ex. 2 - Synonyms from English for Use
Book Threeby John H. Beveridge, Belle M. Ryan, & William D. Lewis
Philadelphia, 1926:
The John C. Winston Company, 173.
Synonyms are words that mean almost the same thing. You will find that no two synonyms have an identical meaning. There is always a shade of difference in meaning. The two meanings, however, must be almost the same.
Write as many synonyms as you can find for these words:
lookhelp
annoy / little
big
timid / brave
pretty
work
Of what value are synonyms to you in writing?
A. Write the following sentences in as many ways as you can by substituting as many synonyms for the italicized words as possible.
1. A pretty little girl ran to meet us.
2. He will not be able to fill the position because he is ignorant.
3. Mr. Burroughs compelled the laborer to finish his work before leaving.
4. He purchased the equipment at the stationery store.
5. An ancient tower defends the gate.
B. Write all the synonyms you can find for “said” in a short story in your reader.
C. Synonyms for “said” may express the speaker’s feeling or condition, as:
“Where am I?” he moaned.
“Just try it,” he grumbled.
Write ten synonyms for “said” that show different feelings or conditions of the speaker.
Saint FrancisGiving his Mantle
to a Poor Man
by
Giotto di Bondone
(1267-1337) /
Ex. 3 - Antonyms from English for Use
Book Three by John H. Beveridge,Belle M. Ryan, & William D. Lewis
Philadelphia, The John C. Winston Company, 1926.
Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of each other. Write antonyms for the following words:
enemybrave
earn / beautiful
clever
day / good
doubt
dark / first
late
give
Antonyms are valuable in writing when two characters or things are being contrasted. Insert the antonyms in these contrasts:
1. John is very clever, but his cousin is rather ______.
2. Try the apples. They are sweet, but the plums are ______.
3. This merciful ruler was followed by a very ______one.
4. Why does he eat such ______food when there is so much that is delicious and wholesome?
5. I believe that Mr. Price will grant my request this term even if he did ______it last year.
Unit 13 - Vocabulary (2)
Freedom From FearPoster 1943
by
Norman Rockwell
(American, 1894-1978) /
Ex. 4 – JfF: Alternatives for “Said”—Tom Swifties (#1)
“Tom Swifties” are named after the Tom Swift series of book by Viktor Appleton. The author worked hard to replace the commonplace “said.” In these statements, the verb that replaces “said” is a pun on what is said. An example is
“I might as well be dead,” Tom croaked.
Directions:
Number your paper from one to ten, and from the list below write the verb that creates a pun in each of the following sentences.
1. “I’m losing my hair,” Tom ______.
2. “You must be my host,” Tom ______.
3. “I didn’t look at all!” Tom ______.
4. “I’d like to eat seventeen cakes,” Tom ______.
5. “There’s no need for silence,” Tom ______.
6. “This wind is awful,” ______Tom.
7. “Use your own toothbrush!” Tom ______.
8. “I want a motorized bicycle,” Tom ______.
9. “I need an injection,” Tom ______in vain.
10. “It’s time for the second funeral,” Tom ______.
allowedmoped
guessed
rehearsed
bristled / peeped
pleaded
bawled
blustered
agreed