Grammar HW

1. Students with ambition are usually successful.
With ambition
2. The painter climbed up the ladder.
up the ladder
3. Her ring with the emeralds and rubies came from her grandmother.
with the emeralds and rubies
4. I saw the squirrels scampering along the fence rail in the backyard.
in the backyard
5. They anchored their fishing boat about a mile off shore.
about a mile off shore

6. Her adventure story appeared in Cricket, the popular children's magazine.
the popular children's magazine. Cricket.
7. Which Shakespearian tragedy do you like most, King Lear or Hamlet?
King Lear or Hamlet. Shakespearian tragedy.
8. Would you please give this note to your teacher, Mr. Christopher?

9. My cousin, a sophomore at the Academy of Allied Health and Science, wants to be a physical therapist.
a sophomore at the Academy of Allied Health and Science. My cousin.
10. Marcie told a story about the Tasmanian Devil, an urban legend.
an urban legend. the tasmanian devil.

11. Trying to be protective, Charlotte put her parakeet back into its cage.
participle
12. Misplacing my belt with the silver buckle disappointed Dad.
gerund
13. Snoring with contentment, Hallie's cat slept on the bed by her feet.
participle
14. Having to wait at the bus stop for over an hour every day was becoming tiring.
gerund
15. Heading this year for the Super Bowl is our favorite team, the New York Giants.
gerund

1. It seemed like yesterday
subordinate
2. Despite the fact you knew
subordinate
3. If we could just see eye to eye
independent
4. Wherever he might go
subordinate
5. Before we leave
independent
6. Suppose he changes his mind
independent
7. Because we were only a mile from home
independent
8. Andrew went fishing
independent
9. When Justin took his first swing
subordinate
10. So long as we remain in the boat
independent

1. I don't understand what he sees in this.
what he sees
2. Phyllis's suggestion that we go through the Blue Ridge Mountains was a good one.
Phylis's suggestion?
3. James was wondering what Wednesday's lineup is going to be.
Wednesday's lineup
4. Our intention is that we be able to visit the Eiffel Tower on our way through Paris.
to visit The eiffel tower
5. Why you decided to switch careers this late in the game is hard to comprehend.
why you decided to switch careers
6. Hugh says he has no idea where he is going to sleep.
where he is going to sleep
7. Whether Ursula goes to college is a concern of mine.
whether Ursula goes to college
8. That we leave before five in the morning was her idea, not his.
that we leave before five
9. You should know where your watch is.
where your watch is
10. The commendation goes to whoever accomplishes the tasks in a timely manner.
whoever accomplishes the tasks

1. Did you spill the glass of milk that was in the refrigerator?
that was in the refrigerator
2. The police are searching for the person who lives in this apartment.
who lives in this apartment
3. The room on your left is where the supervisor works.
where the supervisor works
4. Do you remember when you fell and sprained your wrist?
when you fell and sprained your wrist
5. I want to go on a ride that is fast, like a roller coaster.
that is fast, like a roller coaster
6. I am sure it was the car whose taillight was broken.
whose taillight was broken
7. This document is a piece of evidence that is important.
that is important
8. The acting class that I take every Thursday has been cancelled.
that I take every Thursday
9. My cousin, who lives in Oklahoma, is going to Europe with us.
 who lives in Oklahoma
10. There is a fragrant lilac bush that grows outside my window.
that grows outside my window

1. Because the book was old, it was kept behind glass.
it was kept behind glass
2. This dining room set is yours provided that your payment goes through.
provided that your payment goes through
3. Mark is not allowed to leave even if he insists on going.
even if he insists on going
4. I was ready to go before the sun was up.
before the sun was up
5. He acted as if he belonged there.
as if he belonged there
6. I enjoyed the reunion although there was some tension between Mom and Aunt Joy.

7. Tad could not reach the top shelf even though he used a stepladder.
even though he used a stepladder
8. The baby starts to cry whenever I step out of the room.
whenever I step out of the room
9. After we have breakfast, we'll go to the flea market.
we'll go to the flea market (?)
10. If you don't mind, put this away in the closet for me.
If you don't mind

 1) What does Claudius plan to do with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and Hamlet?
to send them to England.


2) What is Polonius going to do while Hamlet speaks with his mother?
Spy


3) List three important things about Claudius’ soliloquy.

a) He feels guilty about killing his brother ( he actually has a heart)
b) He asks for repent from god
c) He realizes he killed his brother for only three things
4) Why is it odd that Hamlet sees the king praying?


5) Why doesn’t Hamlet take this opportunity for revenge?
He wants claudius to not be in a state of grace.
Scene IV

1) Describe Polonius’ advice to Gertrude.
Tell Hamlet lies to keep him occupied
2) What is the significance of the following quote: “How now, a rat? Dead! For a ducat, dead!
It's what Hamlet yells before slaying Polonius through a curtain.

3) What is odd about the following quote: A bloody dead; almost as bad, good mother, as kill a king and marry with his brother.
He says a death is almost as bad as a death of a king shortly followed by a wedding to the kings brother.


4) Why might Gertrude say, “What have I done, that thou dar’st wag thy tongue in noise so rude against me.”
Because Hamlet might be overreacting about this whole situation.


5) What descriptions does Hamlet use to compare his father and his uncle?
his father was described as young and lively, his uncle is described as old and decrepit.


King Hamlet


Claudius



6) What point does Hamlet make by comparing the men?
That Gertrude made a poor decision.


7) What is disturbing about the following: Nay, but to live in the rank sweat of an enseamed bed; stewed in corruption; honeying, and making love over the nasty sty.”
That Hamlet is getting into his mother's personal sex life.


8) What stops Hamlet’s ranting and raving at Gertrude? What does this figure tell Hamlet?
His father's ghost. It tells Hamlet to speak with his mother (kindly).


9) By the end of the act, Hamlet has made many statements about humanity, in general. Explain a few of his points. Do his opinions reflect his madness.
Hamlet speaks about love between old people. To be exact about his mother and Claudius. He believes that love, in general, is about sex and says that they are past that part of their lives. This just makes me believe that Hamlet doesn't actually believe in love. I don't think that Hamlet is crazy, I believe he is correct but frustrated with his mother's poor decisions.


10) Explain the differences between the ghost in Act I with the ghost in Act III. Why might these differences reflect Hamlet’s insanity? 
The ghost in act I was seen by other people yet in this act Hamlet's mother cannot see the ghost that Hamlet sees. Also this ghost stays for a much shorter time and is now in search of resolution. In act 1 the ghost, kindly, requests vengeance.