I) IDENTIFY PARTS OF SPEECH IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

1. Ellis Island, like its neighbour the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the American dream of
freedom and opportunity.
2. The group stood silently, mesmerized by the two bodies, which, though dead, continued to spew
blood.
3. There is only one thing I the world worse than being talked about, and hat is not being talked
about.
4. A girl with a simple, innocent nature, like Gwendolyn could hardly be expected to live in the
country.
5. He didn’t recognize his hometown; it had been rebuilt after the war.
6. It’s the first time I’ve seen you in ages. What have you been doing?
7. Many developing countries export food to pay back their debts.
8. The holiday was totally relaxing, which was just what I needed.
9. She does not understand that her English students are about to creep out.
10. It is reported that the international criminal Jimmy Rosendale is living in Ireland.

II) DETERMINE THE TYPE OF NEGATION IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

1. I will never forget holding him for the first time.

2. He can’t be married.
3. His mother showed no appreciation for beautiful things.
4. She disapproved of his illegal actions.
5. When we set up the business, we had a few hiccups, but nothing we couldn’t get round.
6. Marilyn -no, that’s not it. I can’t remember her name.
7. I didn’t know where else to look- the book was nowhere to be found.
8. The children disliked every present that they had got.
9. She doesn’t have very good accent. She mispronounces almost every word.
10. I really want to help you, but I’m afraid that nothing can be done.
III) CLASSIFY THESE SENTENCES ACCORDING TO CLAUSE TYPES AS DECLARATIVES,
INTERROGATIVES, IMPERATIVES AND EXCLAMATIVES

1. He met an exquisitely lovely, rather serious Chinese lady.

2. Why did the lady check her watch?
3. Living in London, I appreciate the pros and cons of city life.
4. Here you are! I’ve been looking for you for more than 2 hours.
5. Don’t you yell at me, mister!
6. Deep sea diving is the most dangerous sport I’ve ever done.
7. Where exactly are you now?
8. Let’s go!
9. Sit down and listen to me carefully!
10. It was very freezing on the mountain top.

IV) CLASSIFY THESE SENTENCES AS CANNONICAL OR NON-CANNONICAL

1. The work having been done, we got a day off.

2. Judging from her expression, she was not pleased.
3. This is a most peculiar letter. What do you make of it?
4. I would have taken the rubbish out last night, but you said you were going to do it.
5. We would like to point out that that you need not pay your subscription until your application
has been approved.
6. I received hundreds of e-mails, none of which was from people I actually know.
7. Ever since I have known her, she has weighed less than four and a half stone.
8. I have found a nice job, but I’m not used to getting up so early.
9. He was charged with a variety of crimes and put on trial.
10. It was such a great speech that I thought I would always remember it.

V) NAME THE SYNTECTIC FUNCTION OF THE UNDERLINES FORMS

 1. This house is to be sold at an auction.
2. Let Albert work it out. He has an aptitude for figures.
3. Although their marriage was not a happy one, they decided to stay together for the sake of
the children.
4. I know from experience that I do my best work in the morning.
5. I saw Ann entering the university building.
6. People believe that Robin Hood helped the poor.
7. I advised him to think carefully before making up his mind.
8. I’m very tired. Why don’t you clear the table yourself?
9. My elder brother made me stay at home and do some household chores.
10. He appeared to be sleeping, but in fact he was pretending in order to eavesdrop on us.

VI) UNDERLINE ALL THE VERB FORM AND IDENTIFY THEM AS AUXILIARY, LEXICAL OR
COPULATIVE

a) Most people are aware that a computer is a machine that can perform arithmetic
operations. But it is much more than just a fast arithmetic device. It is also a machine that
can choose, copy, move, compare, and perform other nonarithmetic operations on the
many alphabetic, numeric, and other symbols that humans use to represent things. The
computer manipulates these symbols in the desired way by following an “intellectual map”
called a program. A program, then, is a detailed set of humanly prepared instructions that
directs the computer to function in a specific way to produce a desired result. A computer
works one step at a time. It can add and substract numbers, compare letters to determine
alphabetic sequence, and move and copy numbers and letters. The time required for
computers to execute a basic operation- e.g. add varies from a few microseconds for the
smallest machines to 80 nanoseconds or less for the larger ones. Thus, the slowest
computers can perform hundreds of thousands of additions in a second while the largest
systems can complete many millions.
b) A woodcutter from the nearby village set out for to the neighbouring woods to cut down a
tree. When he had found a tree, just as he wanted, he lay down in the shade to get some
 sleep as he was very tired of long walking. About half an hour later he awoke and rose to
his feet quickly. Before setting to work he laid his axe and tools aside. Then he raised his
eyes how tall the tree was. It was tall but rather thin. First he cut off a few big branches
and having done this he soon felled the tree itself. Then he set down to have lunch and
rest for a while before setting off. Going home he found the path running by the old castle,
founded in the 15th century, which had always aroused his curiosity, although he knew that
people lied to him when saying that the castle was haunted.

VII) INSERT THE RIGHT QUESTION TAG

Edith I’ve had a lovely evening, dear. You look tired. You enjoyed it, _______ you?
Hugh Yes, it’s just been a long day. But the play was marvelous, ________ it? And it had such
a surprising ending, _______ it?
Edith Mm. And I thought Robert McFarland was very good. He’s a great actor, he _______.
Hugh Yes, but he’s aged so much. He’s about to retire soon, ________ he?
Edith Yes, he is. He’s certainly got a lot of grey hair now, ______ he? I’ve heard he’s been
having a few problems recently.
Hugh He’s been having problems, ______ he? I didn’t know.
Edith Yes. He has a drink problem.
Hugh _______ he?
Edith Yes. Didn’t you see his hand shaking?
Hugh ______ it? Goodness! I didn’t notice. You don’t miss anything, ______ you?
Edith By the way, would you like another drink?
Hugh Be careful, dear, ______ you? You’re driving, remember?
Edith OK. Let’s go home, _______ we?
Hugh Good idea.

VIII) UNDERLINE ALL THE VERBS AND IDENTIFY THEM AS EITHER FINITE OR NON-
FINITE
 a) On a rainy day in March we got to John’s cottage at 7 o’clock in the evening. As we
were hungry, we sat down at table at once. At first we talked about the bad weather,
being angry at it, but later on we made jokes and started shaking with laughter. At last
we asked for some more drinks. Tom got angry with John who tried in vain to talk us
over going to bed. Of course, we wouldn’t hear of it! We went on making noise for
some time but without any success. Disappointed with John as a host, we made for
the door.
b) He entered the town at sunrise. The narrow streets, still deprived of light and waiting
for the day to come reminded him of his home town. But he was here o business,
unpleasant business. He could not enjoy the peace of the early morning, but trembled
with fear as he listened to his echoing footsteps. Angry with himself for hesitating, he
quickened his pace. John would arrive in five minutes. Everything now depended on
him. On arriving in the centre of the town he waited for the G.P.O. to open. He had to
send a few letters. On sticking the stamps on the envelops he hurried on to the fixed
meeting place.

IX) PROVIDE FULL ASPECTUAL PARADIGM FOR THE VERB FORMS GIVEN

1. The truth is very well known.

2. The National Theatre was reconstructed in 1989.
3. Your invitations should be written in ink.
4. My purse has been stolen.
5. Were you told anything amusing?
6. Meat must be kept in the freezer.
7. Video recorders are sold in duty free shops.
8. Is your flat cleaned regularly?
9. The results could not possibly have been known.
10. Tell me why you have made mistakes.

X) FILL IN WITH THE APPROPRIATE VERB FORM

1. While I _____________ (try) to get my car started, a passing car _________ (stop) and the
driver ____________ (offer) to help me.
2. I _________________ (wait) for you for the past hour! What you _____________ (do) all this
time?
3. While I ____________ (walk) to the bus-stop, I realized I __________ (leave) the cooker on.
4. Why didn’t you phone me? If I ___________ (know) you were ill, I _____________ (come) to
see you.
5. Hello, Pat. I _________ (phone) to ask you if you ____________ (do) anything this Saturday.
6. By the time Big Jim __________ (become) heavyweight boxing champion he _____________
(win) over 30 fights.
7. I ____________ (not see) you for ages! What you __________ (do)?
8. Hurry up! I __________ (think) you ________________ (be) ready by now.
9. If I __________ (be) you, I ____________ (not spend) so much money.
10. Danny’s train ____________ (arrive) tomorrow evening at 6 so we _____________ (meet)
him at the station.
11. Wish me luck! If I ____________ (get) the job, I ___________ (let) you know.
12. Two serious robberies ______________ (occur) before the police ______________ (inform).
13. She ________________ (share) the flat with two friends before I ____________ (come) to live
here.
14. By next Christmas she _________________ (live) here for two months.
15. I am sure I ______________ (finish) the job by tomorrow evening.
16. The problem ________________ (deal) with now.
17. Up to that day nothing ________________ (say) about the subject.
18. Isn’t it time we ______________ (do) our bedroom?
19. Please wait until I ____________ (sort) these documents correctly.
20. It’s nice to see you again. What you _______________ (do) since we last _____________
(meet)?
21. I _____________ (read) the book you ____________ (lend) me last week but I
______________ (not finish) it yet.
XI) INSERT THE INFINITIVE, GERUND OR PARTICIPLE

1. She prefers ________ (spend) her holiday at the seaside to _______ (go) abroad.
2. I felt like ________ (go) out so I suggested ___________ (spend) the day in Hyde Park.
3. I used__________ (ride) a lot but I haven't had a chance________ (do) any
since___________ (come) here.
4. When the painter felt the ladder______ (begin)_________ (slip) he grabbed the glitter___________
(save) himself from _____________ (fall).
5. The snow kept ___________ (fall) and the workmen grew tired of _________ (try) _______
(keep) the roads clear.
6. They have enough money _________ (save) to buy new furniture.
7. ______________ (retire) to my cabin, I still heard the noise from the storm.
8. If _____________ (not park) properly, the vehicle will be towed away.
9. _________________ (not invite) to the party, he had to stay at home.
10. Upon __________ (heat), the ingredients melt and blend together.
11. He seems ______________ (teach) by a great master.
12. He must __________ (sleep) right now, as he isn’t answering your calls.