Morphology Test

EXERCISE I.
1. _Write the feminine word corresponding to:_ Bachelor, duke, dog, lion, monk, stallion.

2. _Write the masculine word corresponding to:_ Duck, doe, goose, witch, spinster, ewe.

EXERCISE II.
State whether the verbs in the following sentences are transitive, intransitive or link verbs:
1. She became older.
2. The boy is flying the kite.
3. The birds are flying in the sky.
4. The dogs ran wild.
5. The milk has gone sour.

EXERCISE III.
Explain the use of the progressive in the non-progressive verbs:

I’m seeing a lot of him in these days.

I’m seeing my doctor this afternoon.

You’re seeing more than is really there.

He’s seeing if everything’s all right.

Oh, it’s a wonderful picture. I hope my daughter’s seeing it too. (Said by a lady watching TV)

“What are you doing here?” – “I’m seeing my friend off. She’s leaving for Paris.”

EXERCISE IV.
Identify the Passive voice forms in the following sentences and turn them into Active:
He was always been a good father to his children.

The letters haven’t been typed yet.

The fact was well known.

The statue will be placed in the square.

She was operated on two weeks ago.

The boy is being examined by the doctor.

EXERCISE V.
Compare the different uses of the Present Simple and the Present Continuous Tense. (min. 200
words)

EXERCISE VI.
Point out five reasons to use Passive instead of Active voice.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

EXERCISE VII.
Explain the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs. Give examples.

EXERCISE VIII.
What are the main functions of the Gerund? Give examples. (min. 150 words)