Code No. : Sub. Code : R 2 EN 21/

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Code No. : Sub. Code : R 2 EN 21/"

Transcription

1 Reg. No. : Sub. Code : R 2 EN 21/ B 2 EN 21 U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL Second Semester Part II English Paper II PROSE, ONE ACT PLAYS, GRAMMAR AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (For those who joined in July 2008 to 2011) Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks PART A (10 1 = 10 marks) Answer ALL questions. 1. Stephen Leacock wanted to meet (a) The manager (b) The Clerk (c) The teller (d) A customer 2. What numbers do we remember according to Lynd?

2 (a) Passbook number (b) Telephone numbers (c) Train numbers (d) Vehicle numbers 3. Utopia is a book written by (a) (b) (c) Sir Thomas more William Shakespeare Winston Churchill (d) Robert Lynd 4. Abel Merry weather has daughters. (a) Four (b) Three (c) Five (d) Two 5. Eddie was killed in a war in. (a) England (b) Spain (c) Italy (d) France 6. Put the correct form of the verb : Page 2

3 Mani (read) this book for the past three hours. 7. Choose the correct alternative : More than one dictionary missing. (is, are) 8. Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunction : he was ill, he went to the office. 9. Check the temperature of water before use is (a) Giving instruction (b) Making invitation (c) Disagreeing (d) Making complaint 10. Let s go to the theatre is (a) a suggestion (b) an order (c) a request (d) an inquiry PART B (5 5 = 25 marks) Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b). Answer should not exceed 250 words. Page 3

4 11. (a) Explain with reference to the context of Page 4 the following passages : (i) The people in the bank had the impression that was I was an invalid millionaire. (ii) I Keep my money in cash in my trouser pocket and my savings in silver dollars in a stock. (b) Explain with reference to the context of the following passages : (i) You must do what has to be done yourself, Doctor. (ii) He would rap out the cutting phrase : You will never be a surgeon. 12. (a) Describe the appearance of the robber in Robber Robbed (b) What happens when Abel Merry Weather is fast asleep? 13. (a) Rewrite as directed:

5 (i) I (do) my homework in the morning. (use the correct verb form) (b) (ii) She (watch) television. (use the correct verb form) (iii) C h i n e s e (belong, belongs) to the Sino-Tibetan language family. (use the appropriate word) (iv) You can have the money (if, unless) you agree to return it. (choose the correct alternative) (v) "Work hard", my father said. (change into indirect speech) Rewrite as directed: (i) He (want) to go home. (use the correct verb form) (ii) T h e y (allow) me to leave early. (use the correct verb form) Page 5

6 14. (a) Rewrite as directed: (iii) P h o n e t i c s (is,are) interesting. (use the appropriate word) (iv) Unless I get the money (complete the sentence with a suitable clause) (v) She said she was going home. (change into direct speech) (i) We must reach home the children come. (complete the sentence with an appropriate conjunction) (ii) She will either eat an apple or a banana. (correct the error) (iii) I wish I were young again. (change into an exclamatory sentence) (iv) Mother Teresa saw God in the lepers. She took care of them. (combine the sentences by using a participle) (v) The girl cannot get married. She is too young. (combine the pair into one simple sentence by using an infinitive) Page 6

7 (b) Rewrite as directed: (i) Both my father my uncle have come. (Complete the sentence with an appropriate conjunction) (ii) Both Sunil or his brother has done it. (correct the error) (iii) I was ignorant of the risk involved. (change into a negative sentence) (iv) Alex worked hard. He achieved success. (combine the sentences by using a preposition with a noun or gerund) (v) Tom is rich. He can buy a new car. (combine the pair into one simple sentence by using an infinitive). 15. (a) Write a dialogue between two friends about their future. (b) Your brother got appointed in a college as professor. Write a telegram congratulating him. PART C (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b). Answer should not exceed 600 words. Page 7

8 16. (a) Illustrate the amusing examples of forgetfulness given by Lynd. (b) What are the different drugs mentioned by Hardin? How do they affect the human brain? 17. (a) Bring out the element of humour in the Play The Dear Departed. (b) Describe the humorous novel manner in which the boy gets to meet the girl and her family before they make the alliance in Robber Robbed 18. (a) Rewrite as directed: (i) They will paint the building tomorrow. (into passive voice) (ii) Hamlet was written by Shakespeare. (into active voice) (iii) Two liters of milk cost thirty rupees. (correct the error) (iv) Why did you beat them? (rewrite using 'Tell me?') Page 8

9 (b) (v) I will follow you (complete the sentence with an adverb clause) (vi) Can you tell me my umbrella is. (use what / where / why) (vii) Her father is London. (use correct preposition) (viii) Who are you speaking over the phone? (use preposition if necessary) Rewrite as directed: (i) She delivered a parcel to me. (into passive voice) (ii) He is advised by the doctor not to drink (into active voice) (iii) Thirty degrees are too warm for me. (correct the error) (iv) Where is the booking counter? (rewrite using 'Do you know?') (v) you can't see the nest. (complete the Page 9

10 sentence with an adverb clause) (vi) I don't like stories have unhappy endings. (use that / who / which) (vii) Physics professor is on leave a week. (use correct preposition) (viii) Who are you waiting? (use preposition if necessary) 19. (a) Imagine you have planned to take group of students on an educational tour to TVS rubber company. Write a letter to the General Manager requesting permission to visit the production units. (b) Write a letter to your aunt describing your recent visit to Windmill power Generation Units. 20. (a) What would you say in the following situations, Give your response in one or two Sentences (i) You meet your friend at the library. How will you greet him / her? Page 10

11 (ii) The roads are terribly damaged. How will you complain to the commissioner? (iii) A sales representative has come to promote the sale of water purifier. Ask him to demonstrate how it works. (iv) You want to draw money from an ATM. How will you ask a passer-by where it is? (v) You have dropped your bag on the foot a fellow passenger in the bus. How will you say sorry to him/her? (vi) You want to clear a doubt while the teacher is lecturing. How will you ask him? (vii) Your friend is not well. Tell him to meet the doctor. (viii) A stranger lends you a helping hand to lift your luggage. How will you thank him/her? (b) Explain the situations for the following expressions. Page 11

12 (i) Sorry, I can't accept what you say. (ii) Close the door before you leave. (iii) Could you buy this book for me? (iv) Do you mind posting this letter for me? (v) Good bye! Friends (vi) Would you mind, if I smoke? (vii) Can you show me the way to the Railway station, please. (viii) No, thank you. Page 12

Hello. I m Q-rex. Target Language. Phone Number :

Hello. I m Q-rex. Target Language. Phone Number : One Hello. I m Q-rex. Target Language In my free time I like playing soccer and listening to music. If I drink coffee, I get a headache. Phone Number : 032-234-5678 LISTENING AND READING 1. Watch your

More information

Six. Unit. What does he do? Target Language. What does he do?

Six. Unit. What does he do? Target Language. What does he do? Unit Six What does he do? Target Language What does he do? He is a teacher. He teaches English five days a week at a language school. He uses the subway to commute to work. NOUNS language

More information

Reported speech exercises

Reported speech exercises Reported speech exercises 1 http://english.alejandro-ace-translator.co.cc 1) Choose the best verb underlined in the direct speech sentence. a) Helen asked me if I liked visiting old buildings. Do you like/did

More information

Contents. sample. Unit Page Enrichment. 1 Conditional Sentences (1): If will Noun Suffixes... 4 * 3 Infinitives (1): to-infinitive...

Contents. sample. Unit Page Enrichment. 1 Conditional Sentences (1): If will Noun Suffixes... 4 * 3 Infinitives (1): to-infinitive... Contents 6A Unit Page Enrichment 1 Conditional Sentences (1): If will... 2 38 2 Noun Suffixes... 4 * 3 Infinitives (1): to-infinitive... 6 * 4 Conjunctions(1): so that, because... 8 * 5 Relative Pronouns...

More information

VERB PATTERNS. Verb + Ving (avoid speaking) Verb + to inf (learn to speak) Verb + inf (I would rather speak)

VERB PATTERNS. Verb + Ving (avoid speaking) Verb + to inf (learn to speak) Verb + inf (I would rather speak) VERB PATTERNS Verb + Ving (avoid speaking) Verb + to inf (learn to speak) Verb + inf (I would rather speak) GERUND, present participle or ing form Use Ving: As the subject of a sentence Smoking is bad

More information

4-1. Gerunds and Infinitives

4-1. Gerunds and Infinitives 4-1. Gerunds and Infinitives 1. Which of these is a gerund? to play playing 2. Which of these is an infinitive? to play playing 3. How do you make a gerund? 4. How do you make an infinitive? a. Sports

More information

What Clauses. Compare the following sentences. We gave them some home-made ice cream. What we gave them was some home-made ice cream.

What Clauses. Compare the following sentences. We gave them some home-made ice cream. What we gave them was some home-made ice cream. What Clauses What clauses is a part of a noun clause. It is used as a subject or an object of the sentence. For example: What he said was interesting. What he said is a noun clause. It is used as the subject

More information

Contents. pg pg pg Countable, Uncountable Nouns. pg pg pg pg pg Practice Test 1. pg.

Contents. pg pg pg Countable, Uncountable Nouns. pg pg pg pg pg Practice Test 1. pg. Contents Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Chapter 8: Chapter 9: Chapter 10: Chapter 11: Chapter 12: Chapter 13: Chapter 14: Chapter 15: Chapter 16: Chapter 17:

More information

LESSON 30: REVIEW & QUIZ (DEPENDENT CLAUSES)

LESSON 30: REVIEW & QUIZ (DEPENDENT CLAUSES) LESSON 30: REVIEW & QUIZ (DEPENDENT CLAUSES) Teachers, you ll find quiz # 8 on pages 7-10 of this lesson. Give the quiz after going through the exercises. Review Clauses are groups of words with a subject

More information

BGS NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL HULIMAVU, BANGALORE-76 Annual Examination March 2019 Subject: ENGLISH

BGS NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL HULIMAVU, BANGALORE-76 Annual Examination March 2019 Subject: ENGLISH BGS NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL HULIMAVU, BANGALORE-76 Annual Examination March 2019 Subject: ENGLISH Name: Roll No. Class II / Section: Date: 11.03.2019 Time: 2 Hour 15 minutes Total Marks: 50 SECTION A READING

More information

Part A Instructions and examples

Part A Instructions and examples Part A Instructions and examples A Directions and examples Part A contains only the instructions for each exercise. Read the instructions and do the exercise while you listen to the recording. When you

More information

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY PERIYAR PALKALAI NAGAR SALEM

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY PERIYAR PALKALAI NAGAR SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY PERIYAR PALKALAI NAGAR SALEM 636 011 PART II FOUNDATION ENGLISH SYLLABUS CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM For THE STUDENTS ADMITTED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017 2018 ONWARDS FIRST YEAR SEMESTER

More information

Conjunctions ******* There are several types of conjunctions in English grammar. They are:

Conjunctions ******* There are several types of conjunctions in English grammar. They are: Conjunctions ******* A conjunction joins words or groups of words in a sentence. There are several types of conjunctions in English grammar. They are: Coordinating Conjunctions Connects words, phrases,

More information

The verbal group B2. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English

The verbal group B2. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English Speaking Listening Writing Reading Grammar Vocabulary Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English The verbal group B2 Forward What

More information

LEARNING GRAMMAR WORKBOOK 6 is specially designed to assess and expand the student s usage of grammar in the English Language.

LEARNING GRAMMAR WORKBOOK 6 is specially designed to assess and expand the student s usage of grammar in the English Language. PREFACE LEARNING GRAMMAR WORKBOOK 6 is specially designed to assess and expand the student s usage of grammar in the English Language. The contents of the book are meant to supplement the language structures

More information

WRITING LETTER (INFORMAL) Write a letter to your younger brother/sister advising him / her to take care of his/her health. You can use the following clues : Delhi / 2012 (date/month) Dear I received your

More information

DIRECT AND REPORTED SPEECH

DIRECT AND REPORTED SPEECH DIRECT AND REPORTED SPEECH 1. INTRODUCTION: You can answer the question "What did he/she say?" in two ways: by repeating the words spoken (direct speech) by reporting the words spoken (indirect or reported

More information

B.Tech 1st Year English Grammar (Part A 2 & 3 Marks Questions) II. Correction of the Sentences: Chose the right alternative (Tense) :

B.Tech 1st Year English Grammar (Part A 2 & 3 Marks Questions) II. Correction of the Sentences: Chose the right alternative (Tense) : I. Correction of the Sentences: Chose the right alternative (Subject Verb): II. Correction of the Sentences: Chose the right alternative (Tense) : 1. Each of the candidates was/were awarded a certificate

More information

S. 2 English Revision Exercises. Unit 1 Basic English Sentence Patterns

S. 2 English Revision Exercises. Unit 1 Basic English Sentence Patterns S. 2 English Revision Exercises Unit 1 Basic English Sentence Patterns A. When we make simple English sentences, we usually follow the Subject-Verb-Object patterns. Steps: 1. Put the subject and the adjectives

More information

Unit 10: rules and regulation

Unit 10: rules and regulation Unit 10: rules and regulation Reading: Crime and criminals Criminals and Law Breakers Most countries have laws (official rules set by the government). Together, these laws are called "the Law". When people

More information

Direct and Indirect Speech

Direct and Indirect Speech Direct and Indirect Speech There are two main ways of reporting people s words, thoughts, beliefs etc. Direct speech We can give the exact words that were said. This kind of reporting is called direct

More information

English Skills Practice and Apply: Grade 5

English Skills Practice and Apply: Grade 5 English Skills Practice and Apply: Grade 5 BY DEBORAH BROADWATER COPYRIGHT 2000 Mark Twain Media, Inc. ISBN 978-1-58037-809-3 Printing No. 1342-EB Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers Distributed by Carson-Dellosa

More information

LIKE, LOVE, HATE +ING

LIKE, LOVE, HATE +ING LIKE, LOVE, HATE +ING Ex.1. Fill in the gaps with the verbs in brackets: 1. I like (go) out with friends. 2. She doesn t like (play) any sport. 3. He hates (cook). 4. She loves (swim). 5. I like (dance).

More information

Basic English. Robert Taggart

Basic English. Robert Taggart Basic English Robert Taggart Table of Contents To the Student.............................................. v Unit 1: Parts of Speech Lesson 1: Nouns............................................ 3 Lesson

More information

Level 1 Lesson 8 EDIFY CAMBODIA. EDIFY CAMBODIA LEVEL 1 LESSON 8 Page 1

Level 1 Lesson 8 EDIFY CAMBODIA. EDIFY CAMBODIA LEVEL 1 LESSON 8 Page 1 Level 1 Lesson 8 EDIFY CAMBODIA EDIFY CAMBODIA LEVEL 1 LESSON 8 Page 1 LEVEL 1: LESSON 8 8.1 Gerunds and Infinitives 1) A gerund is a verb in its -ing form, used as a noun. For example, verbs like eating,

More information

Match the questions and answers. Type the letter in the box.

Match the questions and answers. Type the letter in the box. PRESENT FORMS Correct the sentences. 1 Does he lives in Scotland? 2 Do she have a car? 3 He work in Moscow. 4 Where does you live? 5 He doesn't has a dog. 6 She comes from England PAST FORMS 1 What were

More information

English Paper 1 Total Marks: 80 READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY:

English Paper 1 Total Marks: 80 READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY: Alternative No: Index No: 0 1 0 1 3 Supervising Examiner's/Invigilator's initial: Language and Writing Writing Time: 3 Hours English Paper 1 Total Marks: 80 READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY: 1.

More information

INSTITUTO NACIONAL 8 TH GRADE UNITS UNIT 6 COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

INSTITUTO NACIONAL 8 TH GRADE UNITS UNIT 6 COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS INSTITUTO NACIONAL Teacher: Paz Cepeda WORKSHEET 8 TH GRADE UNITS 6 7 8 UNIT 6 COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS I. Read the nouns and say if they are countable (C) or uncountable nouns (U) 1. Egg meat oil

More information

SESSION 5 PRACTICING LINGUISTIC COMMUNICATIVE SKILL: READING, WRITING, TRANSLATION, VOCABULARY AND PRONUNCIATION

SESSION 5 PRACTICING LINGUISTIC COMMUNICATIVE SKILL: READING, WRITING, TRANSLATION, VOCABULARY AND PRONUNCIATION SESSION 5 PRACTICING LINGUISTIC COMMUNICATIVE SKILL: READING, WRITING, TRANSLATION, VOCABULARY AND PRONUNCIATION I. CONTENTS: 1. Time Contrast: PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE. 2. Conditional sentences with IF.

More information

THE 'ZERO' CONDITIONAL

THE 'ZERO' CONDITIONAL 17 THE 'ZERO' CONDITIONAL 1. Form In 'zero' conditional sentences, the tense in both parts of the sentence is the simple present: 'IF' CLAUSE (CONDITION) MAIN CLAUSE (RESULT) If + simple present If you

More information

Tanuló neve és osztálya: Tanára: Elért eredménye: Írásbeli: / 60 Szóbeli: /40 Összes: /100

Tanuló neve és osztálya: Tanára: Elért eredménye: Írásbeli: / 60 Szóbeli: /40 Összes: /100 SZAKASZVIZSGA ANGOL NYELV A CSOPORT 2009/2010. Tanuló neve és osztálya: Tanára: Elért eredménye: Írásbeli: / 60 Szóbeli: /40 Összes: /100 Végső osztályzata: 1. Write questions for these answers. / 5 a.?

More information

Lesson 1 Vocabulary. 1 Write the words and phrases in the puzzle. 2 Read and complete the definitions. 3 Read and remember the grammar in the lesson.

Lesson 1 Vocabulary. 1 Write the words and phrases in the puzzle. 2 Read and complete the definitions. 3 Read and remember the grammar in the lesson. Unit Travel trouble Lesson Vocabulary Write the words and phrases in the puzzle. r u n w a y 6 6 7 7 The mystery word is. Read and complete the definitions. arrivals : This is the area of an airport which

More information

ENGLISH LANGUAGE I MODULE 6: REPORTED SPEECH

ENGLISH LANGUAGE I MODULE 6: REPORTED SPEECH ENGLISH LANGUAGE I MODULE 6: REPORTED SPEECH Explanations With tense Summary of tense changes changes Tenses move back in time after a past tense reporting verb. 'I agree.' Peter said he agreed. I'm leaving.'

More information

winter but it rained often during the summer

winter but it rained often during the summer 1.) Write out the sentence correctly. Add capitalization and punctuation: end marks, commas, semicolons, apostrophes, underlining, and quotation marks 2.)Identify each clause as independent or dependent.

More information

Starting and Ending a Conversation

Starting and Ending a Conversation LESSON D1 Starting and Ending a Conversation I. WARM-UP Vocabulary Match the phrasal verbs in column A with their definitions in column B. A 1. get through a. to reach someone by phone 2. get back b. to

More information

Class IX English Sample Paper Andhra Pradesh Board

Class IX English Sample Paper Andhra Pradesh Board Class IX English Sample Paper Andhra Pradesh Board Time: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100 General Instructions: 1. This Paper has been divided into Four Sections, I to IV. 2. Section-I carries 25 marks and contains

More information

MODAL VERBS ABILITY. We can t meet them tomorrow. Can you hear that noise?

MODAL VERBS ABILITY. We can t meet them tomorrow. Can you hear that noise? MODAL VERBS The modal verbs are: can, could, may, might, must, ought to, will, would, shall, should, have to, need. They take no s in the 3 rd person singular except for have to and need. They come before

More information

Grammar reference and practice. LOUISE HASHEMI and BARBARA THOMAS

Grammar reference and practice. LOUISE HASHEMI and BARBARA THOMAS Grammar reference and practice LOUISE HASHEMI and BARBARA THOMAS PUBLISHED BY THE PRESS SYNDICATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 RP, United Kingdom

More information

Lesson 35: Sick Day (20-25 minutes)

Lesson 35: Sick Day (20-25 minutes) Main Topic 5: Performance Lesson 35: Sick Day (20-25 minutes) Today, you will: 1. Learn useful vocabulary related to SICK DAY. 2. Review Adverbs of Time I. VOCABULARY Exercise 1: What s the meaning? (5-6

More information

Unit 7 Speech/Narration

Unit 7 Speech/Narration English Two Unit 7 Speech/Narration Objectives: After the completion of this unit, you would be able to explain speech or narration. explain the difference between direct and indirect speeches. use the

More information

Present perfect and simple past. LEVEL NUMBER LANGUAGE Beginner A2_2043G_EN English

Present perfect and simple past. LEVEL NUMBER LANGUAGE Beginner A2_2043G_EN English Present perfect and simple past GRAMMAR LEVEL NUMBER LANGUAGE Beginner A2_2043G_EN English Goals Review the present perfect and the simple past Practice using the present perfect with adverbs 2 I have

More information

Note : Answer all questions.

Note : Answer all questions. I BEGE-102/EEG-02 I BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME O Term-End Examination %-1 December, 2009 C\J ELECTIVE COURSE-ENGLISH BEGE-102/EEG-02 : THE STRUCTURE OF MODERN ENGLISH Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

More information

Linking words. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English

Linking words. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English Speaking Listening Writing Reading Grammar Vocabulary Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English Linking words B1 Forward What

More information

Weekly Homework A LEVEL

Weekly Homework A LEVEL Weekly Homework SUBJECT: ENGLISH STAGE: PREP 2 A LEVEL Tense Present simple Past simple Present cont. Passive am/is/are+ p.p was/were + p.p am/is/are + being + p.p Examples -He writes the reports every

More information

1 Tick the correct sentence in each pair. > Grammar Reference (GR) Complete the sentences. Use the Present Perfect (+,, or?). > GR 12.

1 Tick the correct sentence in each pair. > Grammar Reference (GR) Complete the sentences. Use the Present Perfect (+,, or?). > GR 12. H32 Homework Unit 12 Grammar reference exercises 1 Tick the correct sentence in each pair. > Grammar Reference (GR) 12.2 1 I went to Finland last year. I have been to Finland last year. 2 Have you ever

More information

The verbal group A2. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English

The verbal group A2. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English Speaking Listening Writing Reading Grammar Vocabulary Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English The verbal group A2 Forward What

More information

1 Family and friends. 1 A: Is Susan your grandmother? B: Yes,. 2 A: Is Tom your dad? B: No,. He s my uncle.

1 Family and friends. 1 A: Is Susan your grandmother? B: Yes,. 2 A: Is Tom your dad? B: No,. He s my uncle. Family and friends A Grammar: to be Complete the sentences with the words/ phrases from the boxes. There is an extra word in each box. Then put the mini dialogues in the correct order. Mark them with the

More information

As mentioned before, English does not have any inflectional future tense, but there are several possibilities for expressing future time.

As mentioned before, English does not have any inflectional future tense, but there are several possibilities for expressing future time. SEMINAR 9 EXPRESSING THE FUTURE As mentioned before, English does not have any inflectional future tense, but there are several possibilities for expressing future time. I. WILL / SHALL + INFINITIVE -

More information

Weekly newscast October 17 th, 2014

Weekly newscast October 17 th, 2014 Learning English with CBC Edmonton Weekly newscast October 17 th, 2014 Lessons prepared by Barbara Edmondson & Justine Light Objectives of the weekly newscast lesson - to develop listening skills at the

More information

9 Guests are allowed to wear casual dress. 11 There's a possibility that the show will be cancelled think that Andrew will collect the money.

9 Guests are allowed to wear casual dress. 11 There's a possibility that the show will be cancelled think that Andrew will collect the money. Modals 8 Is it all right if I use your phone? 9 Guests are allowed to wear casual dress. 10 Maybe she'll move to London. 11 There's a possibility that the show will be cancelled. 12 Maybe she'll be elected.

More information

(INT HIGH INT / VERSION

(INT HIGH INT / VERSION Objective In this lesson, you will learn useful words and expressions to use when making a complaint. You will also learn how to be polite when expressing and responding to a complaint. Let s start by

More information

- Verbs followed by -ing, or a noun, or a that-clause Some verbs can be followed either by another verb in an -ing form, or a noun, or a thatclause.

- Verbs followed by -ing, or a noun, or a that-clause Some verbs can be followed either by another verb in an -ing form, or a noun, or a thatclause. Verbs followed by ing or infinitive Adapted from First Certificate Language Practice by Michael Vince Explanations Verbs followed by -ing or a noun Some verbs can be followed either by another verb in

More information

English Series 12 Section Grammar 6. Tense

English Series 12 Section Grammar 6. Tense English Series 12 Section Grammar 6. Tense A. Present tense. i) Simple present tense. (sub+v1 /V 5+object) The simple present is used: To express universal/ general truths The sun rises in the east. Water

More information

FOURTH YEAR WEB SAMPLE 2017

FOURTH YEAR WEB SAMPLE 2017 ASOCIACIÓN EX ALUMNOS DEL PROFESORADO EN LENGUAS VIVAS JUAN RAMÓN FERNÁNDEZ FOURTH YEAR WEB SAMPLE 2017 A B C D E F Total A. Rewrite these sentences without altering their meaning: (10) 1. We re going

More information

An action word- walk, run, sit, stand

An action word- walk, run, sit, stand English 10 Prof. Rolens Practice Midterm Exam Answer Key 1 1) What is a subject in a sentence? Define the term subject. A subject is a noun that is doing the verb 2) What is a verb? Define the term verb

More information

Grammar Cue PLUS 3 3-month Syllabus

Grammar Cue PLUS 3 3-month Syllabus Grammar Cue PLUS Book Grammar Cue PLUS month Syllabus Nouns Possessives Quantity Words Pronouns: Indefinite Countable / Noncountable Measure words Possessive pronouns Possessive adjectives Possessive pronouns

More information

ENGLISH LANGUAGE. ENGLISH Paper 1. (Two hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE. ENGLISH Paper 1. (Two hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH Paper 1 (Two hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent

More information

Model Paper - 3. X Class] (Max. Marks: 50) [Time: 2 ½ Hr._. Note: - Answer the following questions under part A on a separate answer book.

Model Paper - 3. X Class] (Max. Marks: 50) [Time: 2 ½ Hr._. Note: - Answer the following questions under part A on a separate answer book. Model Paper - 3 Third Language ENGLISH - PAPER -1 X Class] (Max. Marks: 50) [Time: 2 ½ Hr._ Part A Marks: 20 Note: - Answer the following questions under part A on a separate answer book. (1-10) Answer

More information

AULAS 11 e 12 MODAL VERBS SUMMARY

AULAS 11 e 12 MODAL VERBS SUMMARY AULAS 11 e 12 MODAL VERBS SUMMARY A modal is a type of auxiliary (helping) verb that is used to express: ability, possibility, permission or obligation. The modals in English are: Can/could/be able to

More information

COMMON GRAMMAR ERRORS. By: Dr. Elham Alzoubi

COMMON GRAMMAR ERRORS. By: Dr. Elham Alzoubi COMMON GRAMMAR ERRORS THERE VS. THEIR VS. THEY'RE They re: This is a short form of they are. E.g. They re the children of our neighbors. There: It can be used as an expletive to start a sentence or can

More information

Gerunds & Infinitives. Week 14, Mon 11/23/15 Todd Windisch, Fall 2015

Gerunds & Infinitives. Week 14, Mon 11/23/15 Todd Windisch, Fall 2015 Gerunds & Infinitives Week 14, Mon 11/23/15 Todd Windisch, Fall 2015 Announcements Computer lab on Wednesday: Building 26B, Room 1555 Updated Schedule 11/23 : Gerunds & infinitives, indirect speech quiz

More information

karur district guide SARVA SHIKSHA ABIYAN State Level Achievement survey Term -1 (Question -5)

karur district guide SARVA SHIKSHA ABIYAN State Level Achievement survey Term -1 (Question -5) SARVA SHIKSHA ABIYAN State Level Achievement survey 2014 2015 Term -1 (Question -5) STD : VIII Total Marks :60 Subject : English Time :2.30 hrs 1. Pick out the correct verb form of the underlined word

More information

JETSET LEVEL SIX WRITING TEST SAMPLE PAPER TIME ALLOWED 90 MINUTES

JETSET LEVEL SIX WRITING TEST SAMPLE PAPER TIME ALLOWED 90 MINUTES JETSET LEVEL SIX WRITING TEST SAMPLE PAPER TIME ALLOWED 90 MINUTES You need This question paper A Pencil You may NOT use a dictionary Do NOT open this paper until you are told to do so. Try to answer ALL

More information

INTRODUCTION. Lessons 1 2. Welcome Back!

INTRODUCTION. Lessons 1 2. Welcome Back! INTRODUCTION Lessons 1 2. Welcome Back! 1 Put the passages in the correct order and read the letter. Dear Olha, After that I went to a summer camp. I met a lot of new friends there. We took part in different

More information

VOCABULARY. Working with animals / A solitary child / I have not seen him for ages

VOCABULARY. Working with animals / A solitary child / I have not seen him for ages VOCABULARY Acting school Agent Bedsit Behaviour Bustling By the way Capital Career Ceremony Commuter Couple Course Crossword Crowd Department store District Entertainment Estate agent's Housing estate

More information

Indirect or Reported speech is used when we give our own version of what someone has said.

Indirect or Reported speech is used when we give our own version of what someone has said. Reporting Verbs Reporting verbs are generally used for reporting what someone says, thinks or believes. Direct speech is the terms used when we give the exact words someone used. Help! he shouted. Can

More information

Conditionals and Modal verbs GRAMMAR

Conditionals and Modal verbs GRAMMAR Conditionals and Modal verbs GRAMMAR Content Modal verbs can be used in the main clause of conditionals. This can be used to talk about certain choices you make - for example, 'If I have time, I can go

More information

Quiz 4 Practice. I. Writing Narrative Essay. Write a few sentences to accurately answer these questions.

Quiz 4 Practice. I. Writing Narrative Essay. Write a few sentences to accurately answer these questions. Writing 6 Name: Quiz 4 Practice I. Writing Narrative Essay. Write a few sentences to accurately answer these questions. 1. What is the goal of a narrative essay? 2. What makes a good topic? (What helps

More information

GERUND & INFINITIVE. Compiled by: Catharina Awang Wara Kinanthi S.Pd.

GERUND & INFINITIVE. Compiled by: Catharina Awang Wara Kinanthi S.Pd. GERUND & INFINITIVE Compiled by: Catharina Awang Wara Kinanthi S.Pd. A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." The gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading." You can use a gerund as the subject,

More information

Linking words C1. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training

Linking words C1. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Speaking Listening Writing Reading Grammar Vocabulary Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Linking words C1 Forward What are TELL ME MORE Grammar-vocabulary

More information

41.1 Complete the sentences using one of these verbs in the correct form: cause damage hold inc1ude invite make overtake show translate write

41.1 Complete the sentences using one of these verbs in the correct form: cause damage hold inc1ude invite make overtake show translate write Unit 41 41.1 Complete the sentences using one of these verbs in the correct form: cause damage hold inc1ude invite make overtake show translate write 1 Many accidents.. are caused.. by dangerous driving.

More information

A. Write answers to the questions. 3 Marks

A. Write answers to the questions. 3 Marks JAZAN UNIVERSITY Preparatory Year - Engineering Final Examination ENG 101, 103, 105, 107 & 117 - English Language 1 Date: 7 / 3/ 1436 H Semester: First (1435-1436 H) Duration: 2 HoursForm: A Name in Arabic

More information

Linking words B2. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English

Linking words B2. Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK. A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English Speaking Listening Writing Reading Grammar Vocabulary Grammar-Vocabulary WORKBOOK A complementary resource to your online TELL ME MORE Training Learning Language: English Linking words B2 Forward What

More information

LEVEL B Week 10-Weekend Homework

LEVEL B Week 10-Weekend Homework LEVEL B Use of Language 1) USES: Advice (A), Making plans and thinking about the future (P) Decide on the use for each sentence, A or P and then fill the gap using the verb in brackets. Three sentences

More information

Using Commas. c. Common introductory words that should be followed by a comma include yes, however, well.

Using Commas. c. Common introductory words that should be followed by a comma include yes, however, well. Using Commas The comma is a valuable, useful punctuation device because it separates the structural elements of sentences into manageable segments. The rules provided here are those found in traditional

More information

EXERCISES 1) PASSIVE vs. ACTIVE. 2) PAST SIMPLE vs. PAST PERFECT 3) REPORTED SPEECH 4) MUST/HAVE TO

EXERCISES 1) PASSIVE vs. ACTIVE. 2) PAST SIMPLE vs. PAST PERFECT 3) REPORTED SPEECH 4) MUST/HAVE TO EXERCISES 1) PASSIVE vs. ACTIVE 2) PAST SIMPLE vs. PAST PERFECT 3) REPORTED SPEECH 4) MUST/HAVE TO Choose past simple or past perfect 1 Choose the past simple or the past perfect tense 1) We had already

More information

FINAL EXAMINATION Semester 3 / Year 2010

FINAL EXAMINATION Semester 3 / Year 2010 Southern College Kolej Selatan 南方学院 FINAL EXAMINATION Semester 3 / Year 2010 COURSE COURSE CODE DURATION OF EXAM DEPARTMENT LECTURER : COLLEGE GRAMMAR/ ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS : ENGL1023/ ENGL1033D : 2 ½

More information

Pronouns and possessive adjectives

Pronouns and possessive adjectives 4 Pronouns and possessive adjectives Date: Grammar Station Subject pronoun I you we he she it they Object pronoun me you us him her it them Possessive adjective my your our his her its their A Circle the

More information

Unit Grammar Item Page

Unit Grammar Item Page Table of Contents P.5 Unit Grammar Item Page 2 3 Adverbs of manner should/shouldn t Prepositions Pronouns: object pronouns, each other, one another Prepositions of description Relative pronoun: who 8 2

More information

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2014

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2014 No. of Printed Pages : 6 I BEGE-102/EEG-02 BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2014 ELECTIVE COURSE : ENGLISH BEGE-102/EEG-02 : THE STRUCTURE OF MODERN ENGLISH Time : 3 hours Maximum

More information

to believe all evening thing to see to switch on together possibly possibility around

to believe all evening thing to see to switch on together possibly possibility around whereas absolutely American to analyze English without white god more sick larger most large to take to be in important suddenly you know century to believe all evening thing to see to switch on together

More information

I ll never forget the day when Prince William and Kate Middleton married. Target Language

I ll never forget the day when Prince William and Kate Middleton married. Target Language Twenty-one I ll never forget the day when Prince William and Kate Middleton married. Target Language Do you remember the day when we first met? Ann s mother isn t home yet, which worries her. Show me what

More information

Lesson 84: Station and Airport Announcements (20-25 minutes)

Lesson 84: Station and Airport Announcements (20-25 minutes) Main Topic 15: Travel Lesson 84: Station and Airport Announcements (20-25 minutes) Today, you will: 1. Learn useful vocabulary related to STATION AND AIRPORT ANNOUNCEMENTS. 2. Review Participial Phrases.

More information

Learning English podcasts from the Hellenic American Union. Level: Lower Intermediate Lesson: 10 Title: The Roots of Stress

Learning English podcasts from the Hellenic American Union. Level: Lower Intermediate Lesson: 10 Title: The Roots of Stress Learning English podcasts from the Hellenic American Union Level: Lower Intermediate Lesson: 10 Title: The Roots of Stress Summary: Vanessa and Denise are talking about the roots of stress. Vanessa & Denise

More information

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES 1.GERUNDS As a subject. Swimming is a good sport. As an object after certain verbs. Have you finished working? After prepositions and phrasal verbs. Before leaving home, she checked

More information

Phrasal verbs, Prepositional verbs with special meaning (A-H)

Phrasal verbs, Prepositional verbs with special meaning (A-H) Phrasal verbs, Prepositional verbs with special meaning (A-H) Here we have listed verbs with adverbs and prepositions. These verbs have a special meaning, therefore we have used them in sentences. A ---

More information

Phrasal Verbs. At last, the hostage could break away from his captors.

Phrasal Verbs. At last, the hostage could break away from his captors. Phrasal Verbs Phrasal verbs, Prepositional verbs with special meaning (A-H) Here we have listed verbs with adverbs and prepositions. These verbs have a special meaning, therefore we have used them in sentences.

More information

5. PAST SIMPLE PASSIVE tense (P.S.P.t)

5. PAST SIMPLE PASSIVE tense (P.S.P.t) 5. PAST SIMPLE PASSIVE tense (P.S.P.t) i. USAGES of PASSIVE: Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known, however, who or what is performing the action. Example:

More information

11 Coherence (I) PART TWO. 2.1 Sentence Fragment (I) Sentence Fragment (II) Comma Splice/Fused (1) (II) Comma Splice/Fused. Confusing Sentence (I)

11 Coherence (I) PART TWO. 2.1 Sentence Fragment (I) Sentence Fragment (II) Comma Splice/Fused (1) (II) Comma Splice/Fused. Confusing Sentence (I) PART TWO :!)enltences and Paragraphs 2.1 Sentence Fragment (I) Sentence Fragment (II) Comma Splice/Fused (1) Comma Splice/Fused (II) Confusing Sentence (I) 2.6 Confusing Sentence (II) Precise Structure

More information

More about modals 1 They are special set of verbs which act as helping verbs. They are called modal auxiliaries. They can t function as main verbs.

More about modals 1 They are special set of verbs which act as helping verbs. They are called modal auxiliaries. They can t function as main verbs. Modals Shall, will, can, may, Should, would, could, might, must, need, dare, ought to,& used to. Modals are used to express various moods &attitudes of the speaker. It expresses requests, command, threat,

More information

English Paper 1 Total Marks: 80 READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY:

English Paper 1 Total Marks: 80 READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY: Alternative No: Index No: 0 1 0 1 2 Supervising Examiner's/Invigilator's initial: Language and Writing Writing Time: 3 Hours English Paper 1 Total Marks: 80 READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY: 1.

More information

Language at work Present simple

Language at work Present simple Unit 1 Language at work Present simple Present simple Positive: Add -s or -es after the verb with he / she / it. I / you / we / they specialize in Latin American music. He / She / It specializes in high-tech

More information

ii) Are we writing in French?. iii) Is there a book under the chair? iv) Is the house in front of them?

ii) Are we writing in French?. iii) Is there a book under the chair? iv) Is the house in front of them? STAGE 1 1) Answer the questions in the long form. e.g. Are you Irish? - No, I m not Irish but I m English. i) Are you sitting on the floor?.. ii) Are we writing in French?. iii) Is there a book under the

More information

GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, AND LITERATURE DIAGNOSTIC TEST

GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, AND LITERATURE DIAGNOSTIC TEST GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, AND LITERATURE DIAGNOSTIC TEST Dear Parents: The purpose of this test is for me to determine what your child already knows so that I can properly place him or her in the right class.

More information

10telephoning 50992_U10_rev05_ indd /24/15 12:22 PM

10telephoning 50992_U10_rev05_ indd /24/15 12:22 PM 10telephoning 50992_U10_rev05_140-153.indd 140 Look at the photo. nswer the questions. 1 What are these people doing? 2 Does you ever have to do this? 3 What kind of phone do you have now? Do you like

More information

Inglês CHAPTERS 11 and 12

Inglês CHAPTERS 11 and 12 A) Insert a suitable modal verb. 1. Jack come to our wedding, but we aren't sure. 2. I buy the tickets for the concert? I see you're too busy. 3. We pay the fees at the fixed time. 4. You clean your room

More information

They do not appreciate my singing. (The gerund is singing.) They do not appreciate my assistance. (The gerund has been removed)

They do not appreciate my singing. (The gerund is singing.) They do not appreciate my assistance. (The gerund has been removed) Welcome to the Purdue OWL This page is brought to you by the OWL at Purdue (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/). When printing this page, you must include the entire legal notice at bottom. Contributors:Purdue

More information

The future perfect GRAMMAR

The future perfect GRAMMAR The future perfect GRAMMAR Content In this lesson you will learn all about the future perfect simple tense. Learning Outcomes Learn the uses and forms of the future perfect. Create sentences using the

More information

pushed off by the force of the water.

pushed off by the force of the water. (1) Word list Word English Meaning lighthouse (n.) a tower with a powerful light built next to the sea. dawn (n.) the beginning of the day. seals (n.) large sea mammals which eat fish. ferocious (adj.)

More information