Spring
2001 * English 110J * Tanaka
STUDY QUESTIONS SET 1
ANALYSIS FOCUS GROUP
Use our lecture hand outs and web materials to
identify the main verb and the verb type. Remember that some elements may be
understood.
1. On Sunday, Pat ate waffles.
VERB:
TYPE:
2. Emily is talented.
VERB:
TYPE:
3. Pat worked hard every day.
VERB:
TYPE:
4. Working conscientiously can be very
difficult.
VERB:
TYPE:
5. Emily wanted Pat to help her find a boy
friend.
VERB:
TYPE:
6. Pat refused her on the spot.
VERB:
TYPE:
7. Screaming in frustration, Emily started to
choke.
VERB:
TYPE:
8. Pat immediately called the doctor.
VERB:
TYPE:
9. The doctor sent everyone a big bill before he
came to help them.
VERB:
TYPE:
10. The doctor having insulted her as well, Pat
started to weep.
VERB:
TYPE:
11. She wanted to get an apology from the
doctor.
VERB:
TYPE:
12. However, doctors never apologize to their
patients.
VERB:
TYPE:
13. After considering the matter, Emily went to
her father for advice.
VERB:
TYPE:
14. Emily's father sent a letter of protest on
Monday.
VERB:
TYPE:
15. But the judge said that doctors were always
right.
VERB:
TYPE:
16. Her pride having been wounded again, Emily
flew to Hawaii.
VERB:
TYPE:
17. Having given up trying to help, Pat decided
on marriage.
VERB:
TYPE:
18. Emily must have had to teach her how to
organize a wedding.
VERB:
TYPE:
19. Although Emily was young, she sent out all
the invitations on time.
VERB:
TYPE:
20. Tedious stories can be fun if they are told
with enough flair.
VERB:
TYPE:
Turn in by next Wednesday.