with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 5 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CH. 5, IRREGULAR VERBS
Fold under or cover the answers at the bottom. Then circle the correct answer for each sentence.
1. I could have (swore, sworn) that I locked all doors before I left.
2. Although he had (threw, thrown) away all print copies, electronic copies remained.
3. She helped prepare the draft copy, but Pamela had not (saw, seen) the final proposal.
4. Profits for some of our premier stocks (sank, sunk) to an all-time low last quarter.
5. Members of our team have (drink, drank, drunk) many cups of coffee during their meetings.
6. As sales manager, Marisa has (flew, flown) hundreds of thousands of miles.
7. If I had not (saw, seen) it myself, I would never have believed it.
8. During his job interview, Troy wished he had (wore, worn) something more professional.
9. All of the books that were (laying, lying) on the floor were damaged in the water leak.
10. We should have (knew, known) that the Facebook post was (wrote, written) by her.
11. After he heard the news, his blood pressure (rose, rised, raised) significantly.
12. We wished we had (did, done) more investigation before stocks began to (lose, loose) value.
13. Many important messages have (laid, lain, lay) on his desk for the past week.
14. All of the staff had (go, went, gone) home when the building began to (shake, shook, shaken).
15. Employees are (forbade, forbidden) to use company computers for online shopping.
16. Painters (raised, rised) all the windows before applying the paint we had (choosen, chosen).
Review. In the following sentences, correct all errors in nouns, possessives, pronouns, and verbs.
17. Because the companys stock value had shrank, the manager and him sold there shares.
18. Please send the software to myself or whomever submitted the order.
19. Although my friend and me had went to the meeting, we didn’t know whom was nominated.
20. Some buildings were blew over, and trees was broke in half by the storm.
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with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 6 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CH. 6, SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
Fold under or cover the answers at the bottom. Then circle the correct answers.
1. (Has, Have) any of the job candidates been interviewed?
2. A complete list of all maintenance procedures and recommendations (is, are) in your manual.
3. We thought that $200 (was, were) too much to pay for a used printer.
4. Either of the two options submitted by our representatives (sound, sounds) satisfactory.
5. A site map showing all of the segments and links at our website (help, helps) visitors.
6. Only one of the drivers involved in the accident (has, have) adequate liability insurance.
7. Located in the next building (is, are) the reference library and the conference room.
8. Mr. Lee’s proposal, along with ideas from other investors, (is, are) being added to the agenda.
9. The online version of the magazine’s college rankings (is, are) available at its website.
10. Anger and frustration (is, are) growing as passengers wait for the end to the pilots‘ strike.
11. The best part of the program (was, were) the Tibetan dancers.
12. Included in the folder (is, are) a product brochure along with a list of dealers.
13. Any one of the team members (has, have) the opportunity to attend extra training sessions.
14. I’m eager to hear how the discrepancy between your overtime hours and your paycheck
(was, were) resolved.
15. The warranty states that either the contractor or the dealer (is, are) responsible for defects.
16. Best results can be obtained if the timing and temperature (is, are) carefully controlled.
17. Only a third of the residents in this neighborhood (seem, seems) to understand the danger.
Review. In the following sentences, correct any errors in nouns, possessives, pronouns, and verbs.
18. Aggressiveness and delinquency in boys has been linked to the amount of lead in childrens bones.
19. Only photocopys of Mr. Erwins insurance policy were given to he and his wife.
20. New state rules that allow only 24 consecutive months’ of welfare has encouraged thousands to find
jobs.
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with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 10 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CH. 10, COMMAS
Fold under or cover the answers at the bottom. Then insert commas as needed in the following
sentences. Write C before any sentence that requires no extra punctuation.
1. We studied newsletters brochures and advertisements to examine different font styles.
2. What we need are suggestions not criticism as our team works to meet the deadline.
3. On the other hand we may not have enough job candidates to begin interviewing.
4. Stacy Andrews who used to work here is now creating websites and has her own business.
5. Your request for a transfer Ms. Harrington is being considered by Human Resources.
6. Our friend Deidra Moses will arrive Saturday April 15 from Naples Florida for a short visit.
7. Send the policy to Julie J. Lee 9401 West Drive Lakewood Ohio 45498 before May 1.
8. By the way some people feel that the major appeal of e-mail is convenience not speed.
9. We feel that our full-service design group however can serve both your print and Web needs.
10. We are pleased to demonstrate our printers and assure you that we stand behind every one.
11. Customers often provide good feedback but their ideas are not always relayed to managers.
12. In January we hope to move to larger facilities although no definite plans have been made.
13. Targeting small businesses we offer online time cards and accounting forms.
14. What it was was a problem in communication.
15. Only 40 percent of small companies allow telecommuting and less than a third have virtual teams.
16. The applicant who had the strongest computer skills was interviewed first.
17. Tina Ostwald who had the strongest computer skills was interviewed first.
18. In September we plan to reorganize our website to improve customer service.
19. We are pleased to solve spreadsheet problems and to be able to offer social media guidance.
20. Connie Chang the former project manager always emphasized skills confidence and ethics.
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with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 12 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CH. 12, SEMICOLONS AND COLONS
Fold under or cover the answers at the bottom. Then insert semicolons, colons, and commas as needed
in the following sentences. Write C before any sentence that is correct.
1. Although e-mail is fast it fails to transmit nonverbal cues therefore face–to–face conversations may be
better for some messages.
2. When shopping for tablet computers we considered three factors display camera and weight.
3. We’re interviewing for these positions namely office manager product manager and assistant.
4. Recruiters often use telephone interviews for screening consequently be prepared for a call.
5. Because you may be interviewed by telephone you should keep your résumé a list of references and
a note pad handy.
6. Some companies conduct one-to-one interviews others conduct panel interviews.
7. In panel interviews you should do the following stay focused summarize important points and ask
good questions.
8. Stress interviews are meant to test your reactions however you can ask to slow things down.
9. Find out all you can about a company that is check out its leaders its financial position and its
products and customers.
10. Employment interviews were scheduled for Orlando Florida Chicago Illinois and Provo Utah.
11. Company recruiters felt nevertheless that they had to consider online résumés as well.
12. Three times were set aside for interviews Thursday at 10 a.m. Thursday at 2:30 p.m. and Friday at 10
a.m.
13. Although advertisements appeared across the country the best results came from these cities Seattle
Portland and Boston.
14. The best accounting candidate was Mike Atkins the best managerial trainee was Ali Lopez.
15. Speakers included Susan Weir IBM Rob Franco Xerox and Jackie Chen Microsoft.
16. Try to build interview experience with less important jobs first because you will become more
confident and better able to sell your strengths with repeated interviewing exposure.
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with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 12 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CH. 12, ALL PUNCTUATION
Fold under or cover the answers at the bottom. Then insert any necessary punctuation in the following
sentences. Write C before any sentence that requires no extra punctuation.
1. The senior vice president said “What positions are still open
2. The following employees will receive bonuses Ms Boggs Mr McBride and Miss Hernandez
3. Jeremy wondered whether the companys vacation schedule would be changed
4. (De-emphasize) Changing the cartridge see page 18 in the manual may darken the copies.
5. (Emphasize) Only two package delivery services UPS and FedEx guarantee delivery.
6. The No 1 official in the FBI holds an MS degree from UCLA.
7. What a remarkable website your company has created
8. The New York Times our favorite newspaper featured an article titled E-Mail Etiquette.
9. The videoconference will begin at 10 am EST
10. Some sales reps receive commissions others prefer fixed salaries.
11. (Quotation) Is it true said the interviewer that your company stays open until 7 p.m.
12. We were given tickets for the Broadway play Jersey Boys however we were unable to attend.
13. Although she studied in the UK most of her work experience is in the US
14. The following speakers will attend Dr E T Everett Ms Kelly Sarkozy and Mr Ryan Wirtz
15. Service service and more service that’s the trend that is developing.
Review. Correct any errors in grammar or punctuation. Write C if correct.
16. Our companys mail clerk said “Do you want me to stamp your package Fragile
17. Just between you and I do you think ours was the only luggage that was searched
18. Please send all RSVP’s for Dr Selbys seminar to Rob or I before December 15.
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with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 13 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CHS. 13 AND 14, CAPITALIZATION AND NUMBER STYLE
Fold under or cover the answers at the bottom. Draw three short underlines beneath any letter that should
be capitalized. Draw a diagonal through any letter that should not be capitalized. Cross out any
inappropriate use of number style. Write a corrected form above the line.
1. 3 new Sony Laptops were ordered by the Manager in our Human Resources Department.
2. About three hundred employees were working at the Plant when a fire broke out at one p.m.
3. 80 workers at our cleveland site signed the Union contract during the 1st week.
4. Greg Wolf, the President and CEO of Humana, articulated a new vision for the Company.
5. Insurance rates increased forty percent, thus increasing monthly payments by sixty dollars.
6. The President of QualCom met with 2 vice presidents in a 3-hour meeting.
7. Lane community college has strong programs in Business Administration and Nursing.
8. A 2-day storm in the midwest caused 1/3 of all businesses to close.
9. Only 4 Printers are available for 21 employees in our communication services department.
10. My Mother left for the west coast on flight 45, and my Aunt flew on flight 51.
11. The President scheduled a meeting on May fifth at 1425 Seventh Avenue.
12. Your Loan Contract says that the balance of two hundred dollars must be paid in thirty days.
13. During the Summer months, cruise ships carry over ten thousand visitors to the State of Alaska,
which is the largest State in the Union.
14. Instead of sending 15 100-page reports to our branches, we now use the internet.
15. Proceed North on interstate 4 until you see exit 55A, which goes to fairfield, connecticut.
16. Admission to walt disney animal kingdom soared past the one hundred dollar mark, but visitors
flocked to the park’s five hundred acres of simulated serengeti savanna.
17. Dennis Speigel, a Roller Coaster specialist, said that today’s coasters go from zero to sixty mph in
three point five seconds and drop two hundred feet.
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with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 5 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CH. 5 DANGLING AND MISPLACED MODIFIERS
For clarity in English, modifiers must be close to the words they describe or limit. A modifier dangles
when the word or phrase it describes is missing from its sentence. A modifier is misplaced when the
word or phrase it describes is not close enough to be clear. Many modification problems are created by
introductory phrases. After an introductory phrase, always supply a logical subject. That subject is usually
the “doer” of the action and answers the questions “Who?” or “What?”
Dangling modifier: Pushing the wrong key, the document suddenly disappeared.
Revision: Pushing the wrong key, I saw the document suddenly disappear.
Misplaced modifier: After being in the refrigerator a week, Stacy said the salad tasted strange.
Revision: After being in the refrigerator a week, the salad tasted strange to Stacy.
Introductory verbal phrases are particularly dangerous when followed by passive-voice constructions.
Using an active voice verb often helps to resolve modification problems. Another remedy involves adding
a subject to the main element to make a sentence clear.
Dangling modifier: To win the lottery, a ticket must be purchased. (Passive-voice verb)
Revision: To win the lottery, you must purchase a ticket. (Active-voice verb)
Dangling modifier: Hampered by fierce winds, water could not be dropped on the fire.
Revision: Hampered by fierce winds, helicopters could not drop water on the fire.
Dangling modifier: While pumping gas, a driverless car rolled into mine.
Revision: While I was pumping gas, a driverless car rolled into mine.
(Subject added to introductory clause)
Don’t confuse commands with dangling modifiers. In commands the subject is understood to be you.
Correct: To graduate early, enroll in summer school. [The understood subject is
you; you must enroll in summer school.]
On this sheet or a separate one, revise the following sentences to remedy dangling and misplaced
modifiers. Retain all introductory expressions. If a sentence is already correct, mark C before it.
1. After regaining consciousness, passersby helped the accident victim out of the car.
2. Strolling down South Beach, the Park Hotel is just one of Art Deco buildings you’ll see.
3. To qualify for the certificate, students must maintain perfect attendance.
4. Immediately following birth, identification tags are applied to all newborns’ wrists.
5. Looking back through history, no presidency has seen greater trial and tribulation.
6. Walking up the driveway, the Rolls Royce and Mercedes parked in the garage were immediately seen
by the detectives.
7. After surviving three days in freezing conditions, doctors miraculously saved the child.
8. Plunging 1,000 feet into the gorge, we were amazed at the grandeur of Yosemite Falls.