Grammar Exercises Answers

SAYA U MIN ZAW HTET
B.A. (ENGLISH), DIPLOMA IN ELTM
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
ANSWERS
■ EIGHT PARTS OF SPEECH
■ WORD FORMS
■ VERB FORMS AND TENSES
■ NEGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS
■ INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS
■ ANSWERING QUESTIONS
■ PUNCTUATION
■ STYLISTIC TRANSFORMATION
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CONTENTS (မာတိကာ)
1. NOUN (နာမ္) ----- (P – 1)
2. PRONOUN (နာမ္စား) ----- (P – 3)
3. ADJECTIVE (နာမ၀ိေသသန) ----- (P – 4)
4. VERB (ၾကိယာ) ----- (P – 5)
5. ADVERB (ၾကိယာ၀ိေသသန) ----- (P – 7)
6. PREPOSITION (၀ိဘတ္) ----- (P – 8)
7. CONJUNCTION (သမၺႏၶ) ----- (P – 9)
8. PHRASE AND CLAUSE (စကားစုႏွင္. ဝါက်ခြဲ) ----- (P – 11)
9. HOW TO ANSWER WORD FORMS (စကားလံုးပံုစံမ်ားေျဖနည္း) ----- (P – 12)
10. HOW TO ANSWER VERB FORMS AND TENSES (ၾကိယာပံုစံမ်ားႏွင္.ကာလမ်ားေျဖနည္း)

----- (P – 14)
11. FRAMING NEGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS (အျငင္း၀ါက်ဖြဲ.စည္းပံုမ်ား) ----- (P – 17)
12. FRAMING INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS (ေမးခြန္း၀ါက်ဖြဲ.စည္းပံုမ်ား)

----- (P – 18)
13. HOW TO ANSWER QUESTIONS (ေမးခြန္းေျဖနည္း) ----- (P – 20)
14. HOW TO ANSWER PUNCTUATION (ပုဒ္ျဖတ္ျခင္းေျဖနည္း) ----- (P – 21)
15. DIRECT SPEECH AND INDIRECT SPEECH ----- (P – 22)
16. THERE IS NO ----- (P – 27)
17. NO SOONER – THAN ----- (P – 28)
18. ACTIVE VOICE AND PASSIVE VOICE ----- (P – 30)

19. AFTER ----- (P – 39)
20. WITHOUT ----- (P – 41)
21. ALTHOUGH ↔ IN SPITE OF ----- (P – 42)
22. CONDITIONAL SENTENCE (IF↔ UNLESS) ----- (P – 44)
23. IT IS/ WAS ----- (P – 46)
24. RELATIVE CLAUSES ----- (P – 47)
25. IT TAKES/ TOOK ----- (P – 49)
26. BOTH - AND/ BOTH OF ----- (P – 51)
27. NOT ONLY - BUT ALSO ----- (P – 52)
28. NEITHER - NOR/ NEITHER OF ----- (P – 54)
29. EITHER – OR ----- (P – 56)
30. TOO (FOR) TO ↔ ENOUGH (FOR) TO ↔ SO - THAT ↔ SUCH-THAT ----- (P – 57)
31. COMPARISON ----- (P – 67)
32. WHEN → Ving ----- (P – 71)
33. WHEN ↔ BY THE TIME ----- (P – 73)
34. NOUNS IN APPOSITION ----- (P – 75)
35. PARALLEL STRUCTURE (THE MORE/ THE LESS) ----- (P – 77)

SAYA U MIN ZAW HTET (1) ENGLISH CLASSES
I. NOUN
1. Answers
(1) Daw Hla, teacher
(2) Mandalay
(3) May May, coffee, cake
(4) Nanda, eggs, shop
(5) brother, house
(6) Tun Tun, Kyaw Kyaw, friends
(7) classroom, windows, doors
(8) Carpenters, chairs, tables, desks
(9) King, forest
(10) Fire, servant, master
2. Answers
(1) (U) (6) (C)
(2) (C) (7) (U)
(3) (U) (8) (C)
(4) (C) (9) (U)
(5) (U) (10) (U)

3. Answers
(1) a
(2) an
(3) a
(4) an
(5) an
(6) a
(7) an
(8) A
(9) a
(10) an
4. Answers
(1) women
(2) bottles
(3) children
(4) countries
(5) sheep
(6) glasses
(7) men
(8) deer
(9) napkins
(10) dresses
II. PRONOUN
1. Answers
(1) My
(2) She, I
(3) them
(4) She, his
(5) You, your
(6) I, their
(7) We, us
(8) My, her
(9) Our
(10) He, she, her, him
2. Answers
(1) I
(2) him
(3) Her
(4) theirs
(5) itself
(6) us
(7) your
(8) mine
(9) him
(10) our
III. ADJECTIVE
1. Answers
(1) fat
(2) beautiful
(3) bright, clever
(4) young, rich
(5) playful
(6) expensive
(7) hot
(8) better
(9) successful
(10) active, alert

2. Answers
(1) clear
(2) easier
(3) richest
(4) worse
(5) most useful
(6) most difficult
(7) dirty
(8) better
(9) richest
(10) worse
IV. VERB
1. Answers
(1) walks
(2) writes
(3) slept
(4) are playing
(5) have
(6) was
(7) likes to eat

(8) has played
(9) kicked, is made
(10) wore, has
2. Answers
(1) makes
(2) is
(3) does
(4) have
(5) love
(6) wears
(7) like
(8) has
(9) works
(10) love
3. Answers
(1) lives = M.V
(2) barked = M.V
(3) wish to go = M.V
(4) is = H.V, doing = M.V
(5) does = H.V, know = M.V
(6) have = H.V, done = M.V
(7) did = M.V
(8) Do = H.V, prefer = M.V
(9) will = H.V, punish = M.V
(10) am = M.V
V. ADVERB
1. Answers
(1) carefully = M
(2) yesterday = T
(3) in the car = P
(4) sometimes = F
(5) for stealing money = R
(6) to climb = Pp
(7) sweetly = M
(8) in a book store = P
(9) on Sundays = T
(10) as it was very heavy = R
VI. PREPOSITION
1. Answers
(1) on
(2) for
(3) into
(4) beside
(5) between
(6) to, with
(7) in front of
(8) at
(9) along
(10) from, to
2. Answers
(1) in
(2) at
(3) on
(4) by
(5) on
(6) on
(7) for
(8) to
(9) at
(10) at
VII. CONJUNCTION
1. Answers
(1) and
(2) or
(3) but
(4) both and
(5) because
(6) so
(7) after
(8) If
(9) when
(10) before
2. Answers
(1) but
(2) and
(3) or
(4) so
(5) but
(6) or
(7) and
(8) or
(9) and
(10) or
VIII. PHRASE AND CLAUSE
1. Answers
(1) Clause
(2) Phrase
(3) Clause
(4) Phrase
(5) Phrase
(6) Clause
(7) Clause
(8) Phrase
(9) Clause
(10) Phrase
IX. WORD FORMS
1. Answers
(1) building
(2) dutiful
(3) duties
(4) grateful
(5) anger
(6) kindest
(7) better
(8) eater
(9) strength
(10) pleasure
2. Answers
(1) go
(2) slowly
(3) help
(4) fast
(5) make
(6) beautifully
(7) beaten
(8) buy
(9) usually
(10) singing
3. Answers
(1) runner
(2) sunny
(3) happily
(4) shopkeeper
(5) better
(6) happily
(7) fat
(8) hunter/ hunters
(9) quickly
(10) sharpener
(11) easy
(12) clearly
(13) cooker
(14) clever
(15) swimmers
X. VERB FORMS AND TENSES
1. Answers
(1) watches
(2) are singing
(3) goes
(4) is running
(5) are carrying
(6) drinks
(7) is sleeping
(8) does not write
(9) is pushing
(10) Do you study
2. Answers
(1) has just found
(2) has been talking
(3) has never been
(4) has been sleeping
(5) have not finished
(6) has been scolding
(7) have seen

(8) has been studying
(9) has not written
(10) has been wearing
3. Answers
(1) came
(2) were playing
(3) was
(4) was reading
(5) paid
(6) went
(7) was having
(8) had
(9) was playing
(10) ran
4. Answers
(1) dropped
(2) was sitting
(3) had just cooked
(4) will go
(5) answered
(6) were having
(7) had left
(8) was writing
(9) invented
(10) will pass
5. Answers
(1) has
(2) is sewing
(3) has just broken
(4) has been watching
(5) met
(6) were sleeping
(7) had studied
(8) will cross

(9) do
(10) swimming
(11) held
(12) forget
(13) will visit
(14) had gone
(15) left
(16) was walking
(17) has been suffering
(18) have finished
(19) is blowing
(20) will feel
XI. NEGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS
1. Answers
(1) Thida does not make her bed every morning.
(2) The students do not hope to get long holidays.
(3) Daw Mya did not buy the oranges from the market.
(4) My aim in life is not to be an engineer.
(5) The monkeys have not eaten all the bananas.
(6) I cannot hear anyone playing the piano.

(7) The company does not do anything about the poor service.
(8) Parents do not want their children to be bad.
(9) I do not have anything important to tell you.
(10) The aeroplane does not arrive at the airport tonight.
XII. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS
1. Answers
(1) Is he is an actor?
(2) Did U Ba build that house?
(3) Have they found the missing cat?
(4) Will their family not go on a picnic on a sunny day?
(5) Does the sun rise in the east?
(6) Can she speak English very fluently?
(7) Do you have three elder brothers and one younger sister?
(8) Are they playing football with their friends now?
(9) Did your friend see a girl who is very beautiful?
(10) Has Ko Ko kept the books bought by his mother in the box?
2. Answers
(1) Who painted the pictures?
(2) Whose book has 150 pages?
(3) Which shirt did he wear yesterday?
(4) What will your father give you next week?
(5) What are grown by the gardener?
(6) Whom did you see in the market?
(7) How does he go to school?
(8) How many eggs are there in the basket?
(9) How much (money) have you saved?
(10) Where did he go last Sunday?
(11) When does she do her lessons?
(12) Why did he go to bed early?
(13) How long will they stay at the hotel?
(14) Who did the dog bite yesterday?
(15) How old are you now?

XIII. ANSWERING QUESTIONS
1. Answers
(1) Yes, mother is cooking dinner for us.

No, mother is not cooking dinner for us.
(2) Yes, my sister looks happy on her birthday.

No, my sister does not look happy on her birthday.
(3) Our new teacher will reach tomorrow.
(4) Su Su lost her gold ring yesterday.
(5) I go to No. 2, B.E.H.S, Kamayut.
(6) U Ba’s son is sleeping in the bed.
(7) They found their friend in the forest.
(8) I waited for my friend at the bus-stop yesterday.
(9) She has her lunch at seven o’ clock every day.
(10) She comes to school by bus.
(11) They are laughing because the monkey is dancing.
(12) The old lady asked me my name.
(13) There are twenty-five students in the class.
(14) They went to Mandalay yesterday.
(15) The teacher likes Aung Aung because he is very helpful.

XIV. PUNCTUATION
1. Answers
(1) Sometimes, we can’t believe our eyes.
(2) Did our eyes tell the truth?
(3) We’ll go to Taunggyi tomorrow.
(4) When the director is satisfied, the production goes on air.
(5) One Sunday, Daw May Thi was sitting on a bench in the park.
(6) The manager said, “I’ll go to Nay Pyi Taw on Sunday.”
(7) Thida said, “We’ve been living in Yangon since we left Bago.”
(8) The doctor said to Thura, “Don’t eat too much.”
(9) “Sandar, why don’t you hurry?” she said.
(10) “Hla Hla,” said her mother, “aren’t you going to school today?”
I. DIRECT SPEECH AND INDIRECT SPEECH
(I) STATEMENT
1. Nyo Nyo told Tun Tun that she had seen his sister near the post
2. Ko Ko told Swe Swe that he would be working late that night.”
3. Moe Moe told Aye Aye that she would see her the next day.
4. Father told me that my mother had been beautiful, intelligent and kind.
5. The teacher told us that we had to attend classes regularly.
6. Father told us that he wanted all of us to have a good command of English.
7. Mother told Htwe Htwe that she didn’t like her wearing her sister’s clothes.
8. Teacher told us that we had to try to improve our proficiency.
9. Thandar told Nilar that she would like to meet her family.
10. Mother told me that she would give me a new watch if I stood first.
11. The teacher told us that we could gain good marks if we tried hard.
12. Mu Mu told Tun Aung that she would return his notes in two days.
13. Aye Aye told Maung Maung that she would return his book the next day.
14. The teacher told Hla Hla that she could sit there.
15. Mother told Aung Aung that she didn’t know what he was talking about.
16. Ko Ko told Thuzar that he would send her a postcard as soon as he reached China.
17. Father told us that he wanted all of us to be punctual.
18. The teacher told Zaw Zaw that if he didn’t change his study habits, he wouldn’t pass
his examination.
19. Father said that he was very tired and he needed a rest.
20. The Headmistress told Ko Ko that she would see him in the office.
21. Daw Lay said that I could come and live with her in Yangon.
22. The manager of the hotel told me that his/her staff would do their best to make sure I
enjoyed my stay.
23. The teacher explained to the children that the earth moves around the sun.
24. She told me that she never wanted to see me again.
25. He said that he had been waiting for ages.
26. My friend told me that they were building a new house.
27. The doctor told his patient that he had not yet got a house of his own.
28. He told the girl that he hoped that she would get admitted to the Institute of Medicine.
29. The traveller told the young men that the clothes that they were wearing belonged to
him.
30. Sue said that Johnsy had wanted to paint a picture of the Bay of Naples some days.
(II) QUESTION
1. Thandar asked her what had happened to her.
2. The man asked U Po why he had not told the truth at trial.
3. Aye Aye asked Nyi Nyi why he didn’t run and fetch the doctor.
4. U Htun Ko asked me if I had any plan to go abroad.
5. Thida wanted to know if Wutyi had received the message.

6. Say Say asked her mother if she could go to the supermarket with her.
7. Ko Ko wanted to know what Moe Zaw had done with his book.
8. The little boy wanted to know if he might ask his teacher a question.
9. Mother asked Thet Thet if she was sure she wanted to marry Ko Nyein Maung.
10. Hla Hla asked to Nyi Nyi if he would come to her birthday party the following Sunday.
11. The teacher asked Nyi Nyi if he found English a difficult language to learn.
12. Mother asked Hlaing Hlaing how long she had known that boy.
13. Maung Maung asked Ma Ma if she could help him do that sum.
14. I asked Mon Mon if she was going to see her sister off at the airport.
15. The teacher asked the children why they were screaming like that.
16. The teacher asked Soe Soe who had helped her to write the essay.
17. The teacher asked Thuzar why she had not attended his/ her class the day before.
18. Aye Aye asked Hla Hla if she knew when the concert would start.
19. Mother asked Ko Phyo why he did not go to school that day.
20. The teacher asked Zaw Zaw why he had not done his homework.
21. I asked her how long it took to get to the city centre.
22. Moe Moe asked her brother where he kept her watch.
23. Mee Mee asked Ko Ko if he could tell her where ‘May Shopping Centre’ was.
24. Father asked me why I had not gone to school the day before.
25. My brother asked me who had been using his computer.
26. The teacher asked Wunna why had been absent the day before
27. Moe Moe asked her friend how long he/ she had been waiting for her.
28. Jimmy asked Mary if she might know her phone number.
29. I asked my brother what had happened to his computer.
30. The old man asked me what my name was and who my parents were.
(III) COMMAND AND REQUEST (OR) IMPERATIVE
1. Nyo Nyo told Mu Mu not to forget to lock the door.
2. The teacher told Aung Aung to be careful of his pronunciation.
3. Mother told us to study hard and take good care of our health.
4. He requested his aunt to take care of his children while he was away.
5. The policeman told me to show him my driving license.
6. His mother told Aung Aung not to tell a lie again.
7. She told me to take care of her children while she was away.
8. The teacher told Kyaw Kyaw not to make the same mistake again.
9. The teacher told Mee Mee not to forget to switch off the light.
10. Our teacher advised us to study hard if we wanted to get high marks in the
examination.
11. The teacher told her class to stop talking while she was teaching.
12. The doctor warned Ko Ko to give up smoking or he would not get well.
13. The man asked me to bring that ticket with me the next day.
14. The teacher told his students to do all the exercises in that chapter.
15. Sue told Johnsy not to move and to promise her not to look out of the window.
16. The dentist told the patient to open his/ her mouth wider so that he could see his/
her teeth.
17. The teacher told the class to stand up.
18. Moe Moe told Aung Aung to write to her when he was free.
19. The captain commanded his soldiers to shoot when he waved the flag.
20. My father ordered me not to post the letter without showing it to him.
21. My father told my mother not to wait for him after nine o’clock.
22. The manager urged me to do my duty without worrying about the result.
23. Daw Mya advised her friend to go and sit on the lawn.
24. The teacher ordered the candidates not to keep any paper with them in the examination
hall
25. Mr. Smith asked his wife not to talk to him while he was shaving.
26. Aye Aye told her friend to tell her what had happened.
27. The teacher asked Maung Maung to open the window.
28. The boy requested his father to excuse him that time and he promised that he would
not do it again.
29. Mya Mya requested Ko Ko to let her use his dictionary.
30. The Princess requested her father to allow her to choose her husband from among the
unmarried men in his kingdom in her own way.
II. THERE IS NO
1. There is no student in section A who is not very well-behaved.
2. There is no mother who does not want her children to be successful in life.
3. There is no Myanmar woman who doesn’t like thanakha.
4. There is no unit in my English text that I have not studied
5. There is no student in this class who cannot use the computer well.
6. There is no school in Myanmar now that does not have a computer lab.
7. There is no house in our street that does not have a large compound.
8. There is no girl who is not worried about how she looks.
9. There is no parent who does not want the best for his/ her children.
10. There is no worker in this factory who does not wear a mask.
11. There is no flower in the National Park that does not look beautiful.
12. There is no song composed by Maung Ko Ko that is not good.
13. There is no student who does not long for a holiday.
14. There is no student in this class who is not eager to take part in school activities.
15. There is no house in this street that is not brightly lit during the Thadingyut festival.
16. There is no teacher in our department who does not wear glasses.
17. There is no student in our class who does not know how to work with a computer.
18. There is no student in this school who does not wear a school uniform.
19. There is no student in this class who does not have a dictionary.
20. There is no activity done in this class that is not enjoyable.

21. There is no student in our school who does not obey the rules and regulations.
22. There is no flight that is not cancelled until Monday because of the storm.
23. There is no child who did not bring his/ her parents to the picnic.
24. There is no young boy who does not love to watch football matches.
25. There is no book on my bookshelf that I have not read.
26. There is no ASEAN country that doesn’t have anything unique to offer.
27. There is no farmer in this village who does not use natural fertilizers.
28. There is no teacher in our school who is not kind and patient.
29. There is no player in this football team who does not have stamina.
30. There is no shirt in this basket that my sister has not washed and ironed.
III. NO SOONER - THAN
1. No sooner did Ko Ko see the visitors than he left the house by the back door.
2. No sooner had I taken the medicine than I felt better.
3. No sooner did he inherit some money than he bought a flat for his family.
4. No sooner had she graduated than she got a job.
5. No sooner did he sit at the table to study than he felt sleepy.
6. No sooner had Ma Latt finished sweeping the house than the guests arrived.
7. No sooner had Ni Ni graduated than she got married.
8. No sooner had she finished her housework than her friend visited her.
9. No sooner did she get home from school than she took a bath.
10. No sooner had I finished answering all the questions than the bell rang.
11. No sooner did she take the medicine than her pain lessened.
12. No sooner had we watered the plants than it began to rain.
13. No sooner did he stop smoking than he did not cough at all.
14. No sooner had the children started studying than the light went out.
15. No sooner did they set out than it began to rain.
16. No sooner had she passed the matriculation examination than she attended a computer
course.
17. No sooner did I lie down last night than I fell asleep.
18. No sooner had the trees been felled than the branches were cut off.
19. No sooner did the boys start playing football than their mother asked them to help her.
20. No sooner had we arrived home than it began to rain.
21. No sooner did the boy let the dog out of the kennel than it rushed towards the gate.
22. No sooner had Su Su sat for the final examination than she took a computer course.
23. No sooner did he cross the road than the traffic light turned red.
24. No sooner had they got to the bus-stop than the bus left.
25. No sooner did he see who the visitors were than he left the house by the back door.
26. No sooner had she eaten the mangoes than she got a stomach-ache.
27. No sooner did the plane take off than I realized that I had left my suitcase behind.
28. No sooner had U Ba harvested his paddy than he sent it to the rice mill.
29. No sooner did he win the first prize in the state lottery than he bought a car for his
family.
30. No sooner had I done my homework than mother asked me to wash the car.
IV. ACTIVE VOICE AND PASSIVE VOICE
(I) ACTIVE VOICE TO PASSIVE VOICE
1. The chairs were systematically arranged by the students.
2. The bathroom should be washed every day.
3. Mosquito larvae can only be seen through a microscope.
4. We are looked after by Daw Lay when our parents are away.
5. When glass was invented, the hourglass came into use.
6. The School Family Day is held by the schools in Myanmar in December every year.
7. Our school was presented with a generous donation by the Tun Foundation.
8. The students who won prizes in the competition were honoured by the school.
9. Our natural resources are being used up fast.
10. The other birds were impressed by the attitude of the Pheasant and the Crow.
11. Chit Kaung was punished by the teacher for not doing his homework.
12. The chickens were being fed when we came.
13. The baggage is being searched by the customs officers for any smuggled goods.
14. He was beaten by his mother for stealing her money.
15. I have been advised by the doctor to take a long rest as I am rather weak.
16. A number of tasty dishes are always made by my cook.
17. A house with a large compound is going to be bought by my uncle.
18. The pot of silver was found among the roots of the tree by the old man.
19. The letter was torn into pieces.
20. The roof of the house is being mended by the workers.
21. A child’s behaviour can be affected by an unhappy home environment.
22. Several buildings were completely washed away by the unusual high tide.
23. Rice is grown in hot and wet regions.
24. Health is being damaged in the industrialized island of Japan by western foods.
25. An experiment is being systematically carried out by a group of scientists.
26. Crop rotations are used by organic farmers to improve the fertility of their soil.
27. More and more gases are being put into the earth’s atmosphere by cars and factories.
28. Type-writer and libraries are replaced by computers and internet cafes.
29. We were divided into small groups by our teacher to discuss the question.
30. Good motor cars are made in/ by Japan.
31. The boy was not seen stealing the money.
32. Nails must not be hammered into the walls without permission.
33. I was not informed about it.
34. The cause of his illness has not been found out yet by doctors.
35. Bacteria cannot be seen without a microscope.
36. These books must not be taken away from the library.
37. The reasons of this problem have not been known yet.
38. I was not told anything about the matter.
39. The door was not locked yesterday.
40. He is not allowed by his parents to smoke.
41. He is not allowed by his parents to go out at night.
42. The book has not been returned to the library yet.
43. Your question cannot be answered.
44. The pupils have never been taught to do the exercises.
45. The children must not be allowed to shout.
46. These books must not be taken away from the library.
47. The children must not be allowed to talk in the class.
48. The car has not to be stopped at the restricted areas.
49. A satisfactory explanation could not be given at that time.
50. Six distinctions have not been won in the class in the 2010 matriculation examination.
51. I was sent an e-mail by the head office yesterday.
52. Courtesy must be shown to our elders.
53. Children should be taught table manners and etiquette by parents.
54. Books and clothes were donated to the flood victims by the town elders.
55. Helen was given the key to language by Annie Sullivan.
56. We are given lots of presents by Aunty Chaw every New Year.
57. The right of appeal was claimed to another judge by Master Po.
58. Two computers were donated to our school by Daw Paw May.
59. He is given pocket money by his uncle every week.
60. The best possible education should be given to all children.
61. The girls were shown how to cook chicken curry by the teacher.
62. Prizes were awarded to the winners by the Headmaster.
63. I was sent a birthday present by my elder sister.
64. Children should be taught how to behave well by the elders.
65. Food and clothes were donated to the storm victims.
66. I was taught how to cook curries by my grandmother.
67. We were given a speech in the hall by the Headmaster yesterday.
68. Hints are given to the reader as to the outcome of the story by a good writer.
69. I was bought a shirt from market by mother yesterday.
70. A beautiful painting has been given to Maung Maung.
71. Was my computer used in my absence?
72. Have all the dishes been washed yet?
73. Has the room been cleaned yet?
74. Was the letter posted by John?
75. Was his father’s umbrella taken to his school by Zaw Zaw?
76. Are mangoes liked by monkeys?
77. Are the dishes being washed?
78. Was my room cleaned by the servant?

79. Is the floor swept by the girls every day?
80. Is the sun gone round by the earth?
81. Are the classrooms cleaned by the students every day?
82. Was Kyaw Kyaw called by Nila last night?
83. Is a bridge being built crossing the river by the engineers?
84. Was the football being played in the rain by the children?
85. Has the work been finished yet?
86. Will an e-mail be sent to us tomorrow?
87. Can the UEFA match be won by the players of Liverpool?
88. Were the glasses broken by the children?
89. Has the lost ring been found?
90. Is English spoken in Asia?
91. Why has my table been moved?
92. By whom was Thuzar told about the accident?
93. Where was the money kept by Maung Maung?
94. By whom was the money donated for this building in our school?
95. Why were your children scolded and beaten last night?
96. Why weren’t the flowers beautifully arranged in the vase?
97. By whom was the airplane invented?
98. By whom were you sent this e-mail?
99. Why was your sister scolded and beaten?

100. By whom will the baby be taken care of?
101. Why weren’t the clothes thoroughly washed?
102. Where will this heavy box be put?
103. By whom are you taught English this year?
104. What is Soe Soe bought as the present by mother?
105. Where was rice grown by farmers?
106. When will the project be finished by the company?
107. Why was Cinderella scolded by the stepmother?
108. When must the boss be met?
109. When are the guests being taken to the zoo by Nyi Nyi?
110. By whom will the children be taken to the zoo?
(II) PASSIVE VOICE TO ACTIVE VOICE
1. Yuzana Company is constructing that housing complex.
2. We can only see microscopic insects through a microscope.
3. The flood has destroyed many acres of paddy fields
4. Teza tore the photograph into pieces in anger.
5. Father has already fed the dogs.
6. Modern buildings are replacing many beautiful old ones.
7. After people had invented glass blowing, the hourglass came into use.
8. A very impolite salesgirl served us at supermarket.

9. My sister had washed and ironed all the clothes when we got home.
10. His workers took him to the hospital when he fainted.
11. The nurse has already fed the babies.
12. Tsunami destroyed many villages and homes.
13. The maid has washed the clothes.
14. Aung Aung scored the winning goal.
15. The rich lady treated the maid cruelly.
16. Scientists discovered a new comet last year.
17. The Chinese invented paper, the main writing material today.
18. Experience taught me that life is meaningful.
19. The mechanic is replacing a new engine in my car.
20. My aunt has fed the dogs.
21. When people invented glass, the hourglass came into use.
22. All candidates must bring identity cards to the examination hall.
23. Old cars use more fuel than new cars.
24. Modern buildings are replacing many beautiful old buildings in cities.
25. They keep the money in reserve for their retirement.
26. Aung Aung’s uncle looked after him.
27. A robber attacked Tun Tun near a large building.
28. Zaw Gyi wrote these poems beautifully before the war.
29. Teachers must teach their students to spell correctly.

30. They have invited us to dinner.
31. Nobody bought anything expensive at Junction 8.
32. Nobody has ever found the buried treasure.
33. Nobody stole anything from the safe.
34. No one knows anything about the past.
35. Nobody said anything about it at the meeting.
36. Nobody said anything about this problem at the meeting.
37. Nobody did anything during the week.
38. No one has opened this cupboard for years.
39. Ma Ni did not water the plants yesterday.
40. Nobody knows me around here.
41. The Headmaster awarded Maung Maung the first prize.
42. The school is going to give scholarships to outstanding students.
43. My boss gave me Ks. 100, 000 as a reward.
44. The rich widow sent secret instructions to the workers at the plantation.
45. The little boy showed her the way.
46. They gave you a reward for your performance.
47. A friend lent this book to me.
48. The coordinator had delivered question papers to the students.
49. The students could not give the teacher the right answer.
50. The Disaparmauk gave a parting gift to the four young men.
51. Did the children break the window pane?
52. Did his brother-in-law treat the boy well?
53. Will you complete the work in time?
54. Did Ko Ko teach Moe Moe to ride a horse?
55. Did the soldiers catch the convicts near the marshes?
56. Do you expect better behaviour from a high school student?
57. Are the children playing football in the field now?
58. Has he stolen the jewels from the bedroom?
59. Did her father beat her for not attending classes regularly?
60. Do people grow rice in hot and wet regions?
61. Why is he cutting down those trees?
62. Where can you see penguins?
63. Where shall I put this heavy box?
64. Who wrote this letter?
65. Who sent the parcel?
66. Who told him about his son’s death?
67. Why did his teacher scold that boy?
68. Why do we make a great many things from plastic?
69. When did U Mya lock up the house?
70. Where does the doctor examine the patients?

(III) PASSIVE VOICE TO PASSIVE VOICE
1. No one is allowed to wear shoes in the monastery compound.
2. No student is allowed to take reference books away from the school library.
3. No one is allowed to walk on the grass in public garden.
4. No one is allowed to smoke at the petrol pump.
5. People are not allowed to smoke in the cinema hall.
6. The most outstanding Grade 11 student will be awarded the scholarship.
7. A watch will be given to Zaw Zaw by his mother.
8. The stranger was brought a glass of cold water by the girl.
9. A hearty welcome was given to the Minster.
10. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were shown some very nice flats by the house agent.
V. AFTER
1. After being punished by his father, he never again made a mistake.
2. After Thaung Nyut had sold off all the eggs, he went back to Hlaing-tha-yar.
3. After having dinner, she went for a walk.
4. After the children had watched television, they went to bed.
5. After tearing up the letter, she put it in the waste-paper basket.
6. After the gardener had trimmed the plants, he watered them.
7. After seeing the poisonous snakes in the pot, the thief left it and went away.
8. After mother had prepared the dinner, she relaxed in front of the TV.
9. After being washed, the fruits and vegetables were put away in refrigerated cabinets.
10. After Tun Oo had finished his homework, he was allowed to play.
11. After writing an article on education, she sent it to the press.
12. After the children had finished their exercises, they watched television.
13. After washing the car, Zaw Zaw put it back in the garage.
14. After we had said goodbye to the villagers, we returned home.
15. After planting the roses, the gardener watered them.
16. After Ma Ma had washed all the clothes, she watered the plants.
17. After swimming in the lake, we played games under the shady trees.
18. After Thida had washed all the dishes, she took a rest.
19. After watering all the plants, the boy had his bath.
20. After he had done his homework, he went out to play with his friends.
21. After preparing lunch, Ma Ma washed the clothes.
22. After Aye Aye had finished her piano lessons, she went home.
23. After sweeping the floor, the maid washed the clothes.
24. After Kay Kay had washed the vegetables, she put them in the refrigerator.
25. After attending the computer training course, Maung Maung joined a famous
company.
26. After she had read the e-mail from her friend, she sent a reply.
27. After being sorted, the letters are delivered.

28. After Kyaw Kyaw had studied his lessons, he went out.
29. After sweeping the floor, the maid polished it.
30. After Myo Aung had watered the plants, he went out to play with his friends.
VI. WITHOUT
1. Without being invited, U Nyi Nyi came to the wedding.
2. Without working hard, she wanted to pass the examination.
3. Without asking for permission, Soe Tun went off on a picnic with his friends.
4. Without being seen, the boy entered the house.
5. Without being injured, he escaped from the burning house.
6. Without being told, Ni Ni laid the table for dinner.
7. Without thinking twice, he decided to go to Mandalay with us.
8. Without being trained, this dog could do some tricks.
9. Without taking any water, she swallowed the medicine.
10. Without being noticed, a stranger entered the room.
11. Mother cooked the curry without tasting it.
12. Without practicing your tennis regularly, you can’t defeat her.
13. Without washing his hands carefully, he had his meal.
14. Without being given permission, Po Khwa used the computer.
15. Without being invited, Nyi Lay went to the party.
16. Without being invited, Mya Mya attended the party.

17. Maung Maung left the room without switching off the light.
18. Without being heard, the thief entered the house.
19. Without asking for permission from his parents, Thura went on a picnic with his friends.
20. Without being reminded, he repaired the tap.
21. Without telling anyone at home, Ko Tun went out for a walk.
22. Without being invited, Hla Hla will not come.
23. Without being seen, a student took reference book away from the library.
24. Without wearing the raincoat, she went out in the rain.
25. Without being seen, the manager came into the office.
26. Without shutting all the windows, the students left the classroom.
27. Without being taught, the boys could swim.
28. Without working really hard, you cannot pass the matriculation examination.
29. Without studying your lessons regularly, don’t expect to get high marks.
30. Without being read, the books were returned to the library.
VII. ALTHOUGH ↔ IN SPITE OF
1. In spite of drinking black coffee, he still felt sleepy.
2. Although she is very clever, she is not proud.
3. Although the car looked small, it was serviceable.
4. In spite of roses having thorns, people still like them.
5. Although the doctors gave her the best treatment, my sister never recovered.
6. In spite of Daw Kyi working very hard, her business is not thriving.
7. Although Daw Chaw is successful in life, she is not happy.
8. In spite of it raining heavily/ the heavy rain, he went out without an umbrella.
9. Although it was hot, we enjoyed the picnic.
10. In spite of feeling unwell, she went on working.
11. Although Shwe Zin is very young, she can take care of her family.
12. In spite of the sea being rough, the fisherman rowed out to sea to catch fish.
13. Although the weather was cold, we went out.
14. In spite of having to take an exam the next day, she went to the movie.
15. Although he is very rich, he never looks after his relatives.
16. In spite of the weather being hot, the students continued playing football.
17. Although she is very young, she can take care of her family.
18. In spite of there being danger signs/ the danger signs, they were swimming.
19. Although she is always ill-treated by her step-mother, she never complains to her father.
20. In spite of the rain being heavy/ the heavy rain, we didn’t get wet.
21. Although U Thein is rich, he is not happy.
22. In spite of the wind being strong/ the strong wind, our plane landed safely.
23. In spite of there being danger signs/ the danger signs, the children were swimming in
the lake.
24. Although Daw Mone is very rich, she is not a happy person.
25. In spite of it raining/ the rain, they went out.

26. In spite of the questions being easy/ the easy questions, few candidates did well in the
exam.
27. In spite of falling from a great height, he did not break any bones.
28. In spite of me/ my taking the prescribed medicine regularly, my heart hasn’t improved.
29. In spite of taking the medicine regularly, she hasn’t gained weight.
30. In spite of the questions being difficult/ the difficult questions, we could answer quite
well.
VIII. CONDITIONAL SENTENCE (IF↔ UNLESS)
1. Unless I like the necklace, I will not buy it.
2. If we do not have passports, we can’t go abroad.
3. Unless you have the courage to carry on, go and tell the truth.
4. If you do not apologize, I will never speak to you again.
5. Unless she knows how to drive a car, she shouldn’t buy one.
6. If you cannot drive, you shouldn’t buy a car.
7. Unless I like the design of this shirt, I will not buy it.
8. If he does not pass the entrance exam, he won’t be accepted by the university.
9. Unless you diet or exercise, you will not lose weight.
10. If she does not behave well, she’ll not be allowed to attend the party.
11. Unless you search his pockets, you will not find the watch.
12. If he does not find a job soon, his family will starve.
13. Unless you do physical exercises, you will not be fit.
14. If you don’t hurry, we will leave you behind.
15. Unless you finish your homework, I’ll not let you go out.
16. Unless she does her homework, she will be punished.
17. If she does not leave now, she will miss the train.
18. Unless the alarm goes off, I won’t wake up.
19. If you do not heed your parents’ words, you’ll get into trouble.
20. Unless all of you help me, I cannot finish my work in time.
21. Unless you eat less, you will put on weight.
22. Unless she works hard, she will be a failure in life.
23. If we do not have spare wheels, we cannot begin our journey.
24. Unless it rains, I will pick you up at 5 o’ clock.
25. Unless you help me, I will not finish my work in time.
26. If you do not behave well, you’ll not be allowed to attend the party.
27. Unless the earth had a moon, there wouldn’t be any tides.
28. If we do not keep our environment always clean and green, there might be problems for
all living things.
29. If you drink strong coffee, it will keep you awake the whole night.
30. If you try hard, you will succeed.

IX. IT IS/ WAS
1. It was Min Naing who suggested that we should go to Bagan.
2. It was Min Min who discovered that the room had been broken into.
3. It was the doctor at the Myo clinic who helped her brother to walk again.
4. It was Annie Sullivan who gave Helen a key to language.
5. It is the patient who suffers when the doctor makes a mistake.
6. It was the pickpocket who snatched Mi Mi’s handbag in the market.
7. It is her attitude towards work that I don’t like.
8. It was Annie Sullivan who opened the door to the world for Helen.
9. It is this company that operates efficiently and profitably this year.
10. It was Naychi who discovered that the room had been broken into.
11. It is the heart that supplies the whole body with its life-blood.
12. It is humans who can control many things about nature.
13. It is the arteries that allow the blood to flow away from the heart.
14. It is MRTV-4 that broadcasts the latest and breaking news to the public.
15. It is capillaries that carry pure blood from the arteries to all tissues and organs of the
body.
16. It is learning English that is very hard.
17. It was Myanmar rowing team that won many prizes at the 26th SEA Games.
18. It was the study of human white blood cells that let to discoveries of treatments in
fighting AIDS.
19. It was Ko Lay who suggested that we should go to Bagan first.
20. It was Harvey who learnt and taught anatomy not from books but from dissections.
21. It was the Myanmar Traditional Chinlone Teams that won many gold medals in the 27th
SEA Games.
22. It was my eldest sister who sent me a lovely doll as a present.
23. It was a house that U San Aung bought a house a few months ago.
24. It is across the lake that he can swim.
25. It was from U Mya who I got the car.
26. It was at the station that I met him.
27. It is today that all the shops are closed.
28. It was a gold ring that she lost yesterday.
29. It was the dog from the next house that bit him.
30. It was the telephone that was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
X. RELATIVE CLAUSES
1. The old man who drives our school bus is very patient.
2. The cat that has a bushy tail belongs to my aunt.
3. The picture that had been filmed in Thailand was very interesting.
4. The man who had stolen a car was arrested.
5. Have you returned the book that you borrowed from the library?
6. The book that cost only 3000 kyats is very informative.

7. I like your coat that you wore to the party.
8. The boy who delivers our newspapers is a college student.
9. The scientist who discovered a new planet has won the Nobel Prize.
10. I met a woman who can speak six languages.
11. The woman who answered the phone told me you were out.
12. That pagoda that was destroyed by an earthquake has now been rebuilt.
13. The salesgirl whom we met at Lucky One supermarket was very impatient.
14. The bus that goes to Hlaing-tha-yar runs every half hour.
15. Ni Ni was looking after a dog whose leg had been broken in an accident.
16. Her daughter who was injured in a car accident is now in hospital.
17. I know the girl whom Toe Toe is talking to.
18. These are the keys that mother was looking for.
19. The doctor whom I went to see yesterday is very patient.
20. We helped our neighbours whose car had broken down.
21. The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
22. Where is the money that was on the table?
23. We all like Daw Mu Mu who is a good teacher.
24. I have lost my watch that I got from my father as a birthday present.
25. Mi Nyo that is my favourite pet dog is very intelligent.
26. The movie that we watched last night wasn’t very good.
27. Mango that is a tropical fruit is liked by almost all people in Myanmar.
28. The watch that Thura bought from Ga Mone Pwint Store is for his only sister.
29. The receptionist who works at the lawyer’s office is ill.
30. The watch which I bought from Cherry Oo is a birthday present for my sister.
31. We all like to play football, which is the most popular game in the world.
32. Computers, which were developed at the same time as TV and radio, were put into
public service in 1944.
XI. IT TAKES/ TOOK
1. It took Nanda about an hour to learn a few English sentences by heart.
2. The ship took a few minutes to reach the shore.
3. It will take her a long time to solve this problem.
4. I take two hours to do this sum.
5. It has taken Aung Aung a week to finish his work.
6. You will take at least three days to complete this task.
7. It took Zaw Zaw two hours to repair my bicycle.
8. He hasn’t taken long to reach the top of the mountain.
9. It takes some people many years to master English.
10. Would you take long to read this book?
11. I don’t take long to eat my dinner.
12. It took Daw Mya only a few hours to finish her housework.
13. Would she take long to work out these sums?

14. You oughtn’t to take very long to learn the new words in this article.
15. It did not take the soldier long to raise the flag to the top of the flag-staff.
16. The doctor hasn’t taken long to reach the sick man.
17. Will it take you a few days to learn to ride a bicycle without falling off?
18. It has taken me four years to get a bachelor degree.
19. You don’t take much time to learn this lesson by heart.
20. Does he take a week to finish this job?
21. Has it taken children an hour to finish drawing the pictures?
22. The moon takes twenty-nine and a half days to travel around the earth one time.
23. It doesn’t take me too much time to work out this sum.
24. I don’t take long to complete this form.
25. Ought it to take you a year to finish building a new apartment?
26. It oughtn’t to take you very long to learn the new words in this article.
27. The mule-drive did not take long to go to a safe distance.
28. Will it take him many hours to repair my computer?
29. They have taken three hours to finish their homework.
30. It usually takes some people many years to master English.

XII. BOTH - AND/ BOTH OF
1. Both Thida and Nilar are on holiday.
2. It was both a very boring and very long film.
3. She is both intelligent and studious.
4. Nan Oo Pyin is both gentle and patient.
5. Both of the girls are very pretty.
6. Both Korea and Singapore are developing countries.
7. Apples are grown both in Chin state and in Shan state.
8. Both the old man and the old woman went to the farm.
9. Both she and he haven’t got any money.
10. Both the ladies have gone to the market.
11. Both Soe Maung and Soe Naing have gone to Japan.
12. Both Ngapali and Kantharyar are beautiful beaches.
13. Both the Ox and the horse had no upper teeth.
14. Both stories and poems are interesting.
15. Both Nilar and Thida passed the exam easily.
16. Both of my brothers are engineers.
17. Both Aye Aye Khine and her sister are sweet and nice.
18. Both Nyein Su and Khin Thaw Tar Win cannot leave me alone.
19. Both Thant Zin’s shirt and Thein Yin’s are blue.
20. Both father and mother will not agree with you.
21. History can teach us both morals and religion.
22. Both of them can come tomorrow.
23. A master owned both the person of a slave and his property.
24. Both the Dragon and the Galon assumed human forms.
25. Aung Aung can speak both Japanese and English.
26. Streets are crowded both in Yangon and in Mandalay.
27. Kyaw Kyaw is both ugly and wicked.
28. Both Aung Aung and Mg Mg gained five distinctions.
29. Both my brother her brother are doctors.
30. Both of the brothers are not to be trusted.
XIII. NOT ONLY - BUT ALSO
1. Not only human beings but also animals can’t live on the moon.
2. The old widow not only abused but also beat Nan Oo Pyin.
3. Ko Ko has visited not only Japan but also Hong Kong.
4. I have been not only to Malaysia but also to Singapore.
5. Not only Pinky but also her sister is in our class.
6. Not only food but also medical supplies were taken to storm-hit areas.
7. Not only human beings but also animals cannot live on the moon.
8. She not only listens to the radio but also watches the television.
9. Mother not only loves her children but also gives good guidance to them.
10. A bus driver is not only responsible for himself but also for the safety of the passengers.
11. Not only my brother but also my sister will be an engineer soon.
12. Not only Toe Toe but also Soe Soe did not come to class today.
13. Not only the King’s horse but also the pedlar’s was swift.
14. He not only tried all sorts of medicines but also consulted all sorts of medicine men.
15. The Moon-goddess kept not only the old man but also the rabbit company.
16. Their house is near not only to the school but also to the market.
17. Not only mother but also father usually spoils the children.
18. Not only computer courses but also LCCI courses are very popular today.
19. Not only Ko Ko but also Nyi Nyi was punished yesterday.
20. She not only runs a minimarket but also takes care of her children.
21. Helen became not only blind but also deaf after a mysterious illness.
22. Tourists not only enjoy visiting Bagan but also Mandalay.
23. Not only my brother but also I did not go to bed early last night.
24. Not only you but also I am late.
25. Not only the boys but also the girls of today are interested in playing computer games.
26. People were not only shocked but also saddened by the news of Dwe’s death.
27. Ingwanjawa was not only very strong but also helpful to his parents.
28. He will go to not only Mandalay but also Myitkyina next week.
29. Not only “Robison Crusoe” but also “Jungle Book” is an adventure story.
30. The Moon-goddess not only kept the old man company but also helped him in his work.
XIV. NEITHER - NOR/ NEITHER OF
1. Neither Maung Maung nor Aung Aung was my classmate.
2. Neither English nor History is a science subject.
3. Neither Moe Hein not Zaw Htay finished his work.
4. I will neither tell the truth about you nor lie for you.
5. I have got neither the time nor the money to go on a vacation.
6. They study their lessons neither in the morning nor at night.
7. Neither of the twins likes telling lies.
8. Neither Mya Mya nor Hla Hla has been chosen to participate in the competition.
9. Neither Mya Mya nor Hla Hla was there.
10. Neither she nor we believe him.
11. He neither explained his behaviour nor apologized for it.
12. Maung Maung understands neither the first nor the second question.
13. The doctor allows my father neither to smoke nor to drink.
14. Neither of girls is punctual.
15. Neither human beings nor animals can live on the moon.
16. Neither the worn nor the snail has a backbone.
17. Neither Yu Yu nor Nu Nu eats any meat.
18. I will neither help you to disobey your parents nor report to you.
19. We saw neither U Ba nor his son at the party.
20. Win Naing is good neither at Mathematics nor at Physics.

21. I like neither of the birthday presents you gave me.
22. Neither my mother nor I like coffee.
23. Neither the students nor the class teacher is happy with the examination results.
24. Neither Nyo Moe nor Sandar likes chocolate.
25. We could neither stop nor slow down our car.
26. Moe Kyaw neither meant to hurt Tun Tun nor Yin Yin.
27. My teacher’s house is near neither to the school nor to the hospital.
28. I like neither of the blouses you’ve bought.
29. Neither the ox nor the horse had upper teeth.
30. Neither my sister nor I can answer this question.
31. Neither Maung Maung nor Win Oo is a hardworking student.
32. He neither knows nor cares what happened.
33. U Maung Maung is neither a good husband nor a good father.
34. Kyaw Myint went neither to Bagan nor to Ngapali last summer.
35. Neither of the twin brothers paid attention to his studies.
36. Neither my sister nor I am interested in painting.
37. The stranger went neither to the village headman’s house nor to the monastery.
XV. EITHER - OR
1. Either Cho Cho or Moe Moe may have come here.
2. Either Mi Mi or her sisters are coming to the party.
3. Either the laser or the knife is used in surgical operations.
4. Either you or I will buy it.
5. You must either work harder or go into another class.
6. You will have to choose either a house or a car.
7. Mya Mya may be either with Papa in her study or with May May in the kitchen.
8. Either Myint Myint or her sisters have cleaned the room.
9. Either he or I must go away.
10. Either you or I am mad.
11. Either Mya Mya or Hla Hla will cook a meal for us.
12. Either you or I must pay for me.
13. He will either finish his work or watch television tonight.
14. Win Maw used to play either the guitar or the piano every night.
15. The motor can be fed either by an electrical current or by a battery.
16. Either Aung Zaw or Aung Thaw will win the first prize in the race.
17. Either (you) tell me the truth or I will beat you.
18. If you don’t want to put on weight, you must either eat less or take exercises.
19. He will give either you or me a book.
20. She may have gone either to the pagoda or to the monastery.
21. Either Daw Aye or Daw Htay will come here today.
22. Either John or Jack broke the window.
23. Either Cho Cho or Pa Pa is a nurse.
24. Either (you) walk fast or you shall be late.
25. We have to either study our lessons or work out the sums.
26. She will knit either a sweater or a shawl for her mother.
27. The scratching sound was made either by the rats or by the dog outside.
28. Either (you) do work a little harder or you shall be dismissed from your job.
29. You should either take some medicine or see the doctor.
30. The Headmaster wanted to see (one of them,) either Maung Maung or Aung Aung.
XVI.TOO (FOR) TO ↔ ENOUGH (FOR) TO ↔ SO - THAT ↔ SUCH-THAT
(1) TOO - TO/ TOO - FOR - TO
1. He is too lazy to lift a finger to help.
2. The curry is too hot for the children to eat.
3. The problem is too complex for the students to solve.
4. She is too weak to participate in the tournament.
5. That woman is too fat to climb that hill.
6. This iron is too useful for us to sell.
7. The luggage was too heavy for any porter to carry.

8. This paragraph is too difficult for me to understand.
9. She was too angry to say a word.
10. The gate is too narrow for a big truck to come in.
11. He is too young to look after himself.
12. The Dragon was too quick for the Galon-Bird to catch.
13. The girl is too stupid to understand the new lesson.
14. He ran too fast for us to catch.
15. The problem is too hard to be solved.
16. It is too stormy for us to go out.
17. The kettle is too hot for her to hold.
18. The rain is falling too heavily to stop.
19. The rice bag is too heavy for the boy to carry.
20. The seats are too dusty for us to sit on.
21. He is too short to become a soldier.
22. The rope is too strong to be cut up.
23. The fruits are too ripe for us to eat.
24. The boy is too slow to finish his homework in time.
25. The cupboard is too big to go through this door.
26. The road is too narrow for the car to go in.
27. The bus is too speedy to rest at the next bus-stop.
28. The boy is too naughty for the children to play with.
29. The shoes are too small for her to wear.
30. Yupa is too young for her parents to allow to go out alone.
(2) ENOUGH - TO/ ENOUGH - FOR - TO
1. The girl is smart enough to score high marks.
2. I am hungry enough to eat a whole pot of rice.
3. She feels energetic enough to go on working.
4. This piece of bread is soft enough for the baby to chew.
5. She is efficient enough to manage the office.
6. That girl is attractive enough to manage the office.
7. Her English is not sound enough for her to become an interpreter.
8. The dog isn’t big enough to harm you.
9. He is well enough to go out again now.
10. The oranges are ripe enough for us to pick.
11. Thuta is tall enough to reach the shelf.
12. The man is honest enough for the boy to believe.
13. My father is thoughtful enough to solve this problem.
14. The students are studious enough to pass the examination easily.
15. The Super One market is grand enough for us to buy different things at one place.
16. The race is wonderful enough for the boys to enjoy very much.
17. The story is boring enough for her to be sleepy.

18. The man is wise enough for the children to follow his talk.
19. Happy World is enjoyable enough for them to be happy.
20. The children are active enough for the teacher to be satisfied with.
21. Theingi is bright enough to do the difficult sums.
22. The parcel is small enough to go into my bag.
23. He is sharp enough to look after himself.
24. The puzzle is easy enough for me to solve.
25. The water in this stream is clean enough for you to take a bath.
26. Tun Tun is strong enough to carry this box.
27. The weather was fine enough for the children to play outside.
28. The story is interesting enough for me to read to the end.
29. Wai Wai is intelligent enough to pass the exam with all distinctions.
30. The taxi-driver drove fast enough for us to reach the station in time.
(3) SO - THAT ↔ SUCH - THAT
1. It was such an interesting book that I had to finish reading it.
2. He is so good-natured a person that everyone likes him.
3. It was such good coffee that I had another cup.
4. The weather was so fine that the children went for a picnic.
5. Hnin Hnin had such a high fever that she was taken to the hospital.
6. He is such a serious boy that he cannot enjoy even a few jokes.

7. She is so helpful a teacher that everyone in our school likes her.
8. It was such a difficult lesson that nobody understood it.
9. The food was so good that we all had a second helping each.
10. Han Zaw Tun is such an obedient boy that every teacher likes him.
11. It was such an interesting book that Ma Ma read it in one sitting.
12. The dream was so frightening that I stayed awake for a long time.
13. It was such an important meeting that all officials attended it.
14. The girl is so skinny that her parents are worried about her health.
15. Phyu Phyu is such an inquisitive girl that no one wants to speak to her.
16. He was so clever a student that everyone in the class envied him.
17. It was such a boring speech that everybody fell asleep.
18. The dictionary is so expensive that I cannot afford to buy it.
19. It was such a cold day yesterday that they couldn’t go out.
20. Malar is so beautiful that everybody likes her.
21. It was such an interesting book that I read it twice.
22. I was so tired that I fell asleep without saying my prayers.
23. It was such a wet and cold day that the children were kept indoors.
24. He is so stingy a person that nobody likes him.
25. It is such a difficult sum that the students can’t do it easily.
26. We are so busy that we will not be able to take time off this year.
27. I have such nice neighbours that I am very happy.

28. The book is so interesting that I read it again and again.
29. It was such a foggy day that we could not see the road.
30. It was so hot last night that I could not get to sleep.
(4) TOO (FOR) TO ↔ ENOUGH (FOR) TO
1. She is not old enough to be sent abroad alone.
2. She is too stupid to understand what she is reading.
3. The box was light enough for the boy to lift.
4. He is not too short to reach that picture.
5. The children are not old enough to take care of themselves.
6. He felt too ill to go to the School Family Day Celebrations.
7. The books are heavy enough for the child to carry.
8. You are not too young to understand accounts.
9. My sister is not strong enough to attend classes today.
10. Thura is too weak to do any weight-lifting.
11. The fruit is ripe enough for us to pick.
12. He is not too weak to do his duty.
13. He is not clever enough to understand my instructions.
14. Thet Maung is too short to get into the Air Force.
15. The house is small enough for our family to live in.
16. She is not too ugly to be chosen as an actress.

17. Zaw Zaw is not well enough to go to Bago.
18. The rope was too short to reach the ground.
19. The boy is old enough to drive a car.
20. They are not too bad to help you.
21. He is not rich enough to own a house.
22. The book is too boring for me to continue to read.
23. The sum is easy enough to do.
24. He did not get to the station too late to catch the first train.
25. The puzzle is not easy enough for us to solve.
26. Aung Aung was too stupid to be able to solve this problem.
27. The box was light enough for the boy to lift.
28. He is not too stupid to know the solution of this problem.
29. My brother is not clever enough to understand the joke.
30. The child is too short to reach the bottle on the shelf.
(5) TOO - TO/ TOO - FOR - TO ↔ SO - THAT
1. The principal is too busy to see you.
2. She has changed so much that I cannot recognize her.
3. The gold chain was too expensive for me to buy.
4. The guest speaker spoke so fast that we could not take down notes.
5. The salesgirls are too busy to talk to each other.

6. Father was so angry with us that he could not speak.
7. The workers were too tired to walk home.
8. The books are so difficult that they cannot be read by our students.
9. Daw Thida was too busy to notice that it was very dark outside.
10. The thief ran so fast that we could not catch him.
11. The thief ran too fast for us to catch.
12. She was so tired that she could not continue walking.
13. She was too busy to look after her mother.
14. The weather was so hot that the children could not go for a swim.
15. The boat is too small to be used against the swift current.
16. The children were so excited that they could not go to sleep.
17. Thuzar got to the airport too late to catch her plane home.
18. The old man is so weak that he cannot walk unaided.
19. The question was too difficult for any student in the class to answer.
20. The problem is so difficult that Zaw Zaw cannot solve it.
21. She is too young to stand on her own.
22. The bag of rice is so heavy that the boy cannot carry it.
23. You are too young to understand accounts.
24. The Headmistress was so busy that she could not meet the guests.
25. These mangoes are too green for us to eat.
26. Kyi Pyar is so short that she cannot be a model.

27. He works too slowly to be able to finish the work in time.
28. The announcer spoke so fast that we could not understand what she said.
29. His car is too big to get through the gate.
30. Grandfather is so old that he cannot take care of himself.
(6) ENOUGH - TO/ ENOUGH - FOR - TO ↔ SO - THAT
1. The house is so big that two families can live in it.
2. Tu Pee was so hungry that he could eat a horse.
3. He is clever enough to pass with many distinctions.
4. She is so foolish that she can believe what they say.
5. The room is large enough to be used to entertain 100 guests.
6. Mg Khin is so clever that he can answer the questions to the teacher’s satisfaction.
7. Maung Maung was foolish enough to tell lies to the police.
8. The rope wasn’t strong enough to support the two men.
9. The hall is so large that all people can assemble in it.
10. The Karate instructor is good enough for every student to study under him.
11. The basket is so light that a boy can carry it.
12. Ko Ko is kind enough for all his friends to love.
13. Su Su is so slim that she can be a model.
14. He was hungry enough to eat an elephant.
15. The boy was so foolish that he could believe in ghosts.

16. They are rich enough to buy expensive things.
17. The thief ran so fast that he could escape from the police.
18. The house looked grand enough to be used as a hotel.
19. The sums are so easy that the boy can solve them quickly.
20. The soldiers were tired enough to sleep all night.
21. The basket was so light that she could take it to the market.
22. The weather is fine enough for us to go and play outside.
23. The pupils wrote so carelessly that the teacher could be angry with them.
24. The girl is tall enough to become a basketball player.
25. She is so beautiful that he can take her as a wife.
26. The shirts are cheap enough for everybody to buy.
27. Hercules was so strong that he could defeat all his enemies.
28. Your article is good enough for them to publish in their newspaper.
29. Ngapali is so wonderful that we can visit it every year.
30. The shoes are comfortable enough for her to wear all day.
XVII. COMPARISON
COMPARISON (I)
1. His brain works as fast as a computer.
2. Going to the cinema is more interesting than watching television at home.
3. Myanmar is the most beautiful country in Southeast Asia.
4. Nay New is not as intelligent as Kay Thwe.
5. New York is the largest city in the world.
6. There is no wood in the world as valuable as teak.
7. Sandar is more talkative than any other girl in the class.
8. Dipa looks as elegant as Nanda.
9. Computers can work the fastest.
10. The blue whale is the biggest animal on earth.
11. Other styles of clocks did not require as much space as grandfather clocks.
12. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
13. No other story I have ever read is as interesting as “Dreams do come true”.
14. Yangon is more populated than any other city in Myanmar.
15. The water in the pool is as clear as crystal.
16. Ma Ma speaks English more fluently than Maung Maung.
17. Myo Ma Nyein is the most famous composer in Myanmar.
18. Ko Nge does not study as lightly as Ko Phyo.
19. Magwe produces the most cooking oil in all the towns in Myanmar.
20. No other woman I have ever met is as patient as Daw Thuzar.
21. Swimming is healthier than any other exercise in this country.
22. Her lips are always as red as roses.
23. Open rebuke is better than secret love.
24. The sunset scene is the most beautiful scene in Bagan.
25. I do not speak English as well as my friend.
26. Mother’s milk is the best food for babies.
27. No other flower in the market is as expensive as orchids.
28. England has a fleet larger than any other fleet in the world.
29. The flowers in my garden do not look as beautiful as these potted plants.
30. There is no stone in the world as precious as diamond.
COMPARISON (II)
1. Zeyar is one of the most hardworking boys in the class.
2. Japan is one of the richest countries in the world.
3. Few girls in the school are as attractive as May Sandi.
4. “Titanic” is one of the most fascinating films I have ever seen.
5. Very few beaches in Myanmar are as beautiful as Maung-ma-gan.
6. U Pon Nya is more famous than most other poets of Myanmar.
7. Yangon is one of the most populous Myanmar cities.
8. Wai Wai is one of the most beautiful girls I know.

9. Few girls in the school are as attractive as May San.
10. Ngwesaung is one of the most pleasant beach resorts in Myanmar.
11. Few scientists in the world are as great as Einstein.
12. Kalaw is more beautiful than most other hill stations in the Shan State.
13. U Aung San is one of the brightest persons I have ever known.
14. Sabal Phyu is one of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen.
15. Very few Kings in History are as famous as Alaungsithu..
16. The Mercedes is one of the best cars in Europe.
17. Very few pop stars in the world are as famous as Michael Jackson.
18. The National Museum is finer than most other buildings in Phnom Penh.
19. Very few shopping centres in Yangon are as attractive as Junction Mortin.
20. Maung Maung is one of the cleverest students in the class.
21. The Ayeyarwady is one of the most useful rivers in Myanmar.
22. Very few languages in the world are as useful as English.
23. Kyaw Kyaw’s mother is one of the most beautiful maidens in the village.
24. U Myo Min is more considerate than most other teachers in our school.
25. Very few persons are as systematic as my father.
26. Hamburger is one of the most delicious eatables in this snack bar.
27. Leno is better than most other goal-keepers in the world.
28. Picasso is one of the most imaginative painters.
29. Very few diseases in the world are as harmful as AIDS.

30. There are very few mosques in Asia as attractive as the Omar Ali Saifuddin mosque.
COMPARISON (III)
1. Day Lay is a better cook than mother.
2. Thandar is a better worker than Sandar.
3. Aung Aung is a more serious student than Maung Maung.
4. Thida is a better singer than her mother.
5. Ju Ju is a more creative writer than Sue Sue.
6. Mya Mya is a better cook than her sister.
7. My father is a more careless driver than my mother.
8. He is a better tennis player than his brother.
9. He is a better singer than his brother.
10. Aung Than is a more serious student than his brother.
11. Htin Lin is a more creative writer than Than Maung.
12. U Khin is a better English teacher than U Tin.
13. Hla Htay is a better football player Aung Zaw.
14. Nyi Nyi is a better guitar player than his brother.
15. Ko Ko is a swifter swimmer than Bo Bo.
16. Our grandma is better story teller than yours.
17. My father is a heavier smoker than my uncle.
18. She is a more patient worker than her sisters.

19. Thi Thi is a better dancer than Kyi Kyi.
20. Older people are deeper thinkers than younger people.
21. He is a gentler speaker than his brother.
22. Ju is a better narrator better than others.
23. She is a faster typist than her colleagues.
24. He is a faster learner than his room-mate.
25. Grandpa is a wiser adviser than grandma.
26. She is a louder singer than her friend.
27. Ko Soe is a better shooter than Ko Moe.
28. He is a deeper thinker than his father.
29. U Kyaw is a more successful businessman than U Than.
30. The horse is a faster runner than the cow.
XVIII. WHEN → Ving
1. Seeing me, the child ran away.
2. Standing on top of the mountain, I could see the town clearly.
3. Being an outstanding student, Win Thar won the scholarship.
4. Realizing his mistake, he apologized to the teacher.
5. Knowing that he had broken the record, the athlete was delighted.
6. Being a kind person, U Htaw gave most of his money to the orphanage.
7. Having done her homework, Su Su said her prayers and went to bed.
8. Thinking that she had worried her father, she was unhappy.
9. Arriving home from school, my brother rushed into the kitchen.
10. Being offered a good salary, she accepted the job.
11. Hearing that she passed the matriculation examination with five distinctions, Khin Khin
was delighted.
12. Having seen me in a photograph, he recognized me at once.
13. Looking out across the ocean, I saw a beautiful island.
14. Arriving at the party, we saw Kyaw Kyaw standing alone.
15. Having finished the washing, mother started knitting.
16. Realizing that it was harmful to his health, my father gave up smoking.
17. Entering the room, I found that the window was open.
18. Seeing the smoke, I tried to sound the alarm.
19. Not knowing the answer to the question, the boy kept quiet.
20. Realizing her mistake, Soe Soe apologized to Mee Mee.
21. Having one delay after another, I am starting to get fed up.
22. Having done their homework, the boys went to bed.
23. Stopping suddenly, the bus tipped me out of my seat.
24. Having done his homework, Nanda watched TV.
25. Having done their homework, the boys went out to play.
26. Being bitten by a mad dog, Ni Ni was sent to hospital.
27. Playing the piano, Maw Maw saw her father coming back from his office.
28. Having come back from the video-show, Nyi Nyi sat at his reading-table to read his
lessons.
29. Having done his homework, Aung Aung played football with his friends.
30. Running down the road, Than Than saw a big snake in the bush.
XIX. WHEN ↔ BY THE TIME
1. By the time they arrived, the show had already ended.
2. By the time the phone rang, they had already gone to bed.
3. By the time the volcano erupted, the villagers had moved to safety.
4. By the time we had had our dinner, the lights went out.
5. By the time she had swept the floor, it was already noon.
6. By the time I got my degree, it was already noon.
7. By the time the clock struck twelve, Cinderella had danced with the Prince several times.
8. By the time I got to the ticket counter, all the tickets were sold out.
9. By the time Moe Moe got home, it was already 6 o’clock.
10. By the time the football match was over, it was dark.
11. By the time we landed, the rain had stopped.
12. By the time we reached the theatre, the film had already started.
13. By the time Thet Su had answered all the questions, the bell rang.
14. By the time he decided to give up smoking, it was too late.
15. By the time the light went out, she had already shut down.
16. By the time the miners came out of the mine, it was morning.
17. By the time I finished my writing, it was past midnight.
18. By the time Rain Cloud reached the King, the prince was already dead.
19. By the time Nu Nu got to the library, it was already noon.
20. By the time the teachers came into the school, it was already nine o’clock.
21. By the time I went to bed, it was already twelve o’clock.
22. By the time the train left, it was already five o’clock.
23. By the time the big boulder stopped, half of the village was destroyed.
24. By the time he returned from the war, his son was old enough to go to school.
25. By the time Dolly was fifteen, she was able to ride the horse.
26. By the time the Headmistress started to give a speech, they are all silent.
27. By the time my father had gone out for a walk, we started to watch a television.
28. By the time the school was opened, we were all ready to attend the class regularly.
29. By the time the new building was finished, all the people wanted to buy it.
30. By the time the pupils were punished by the teacher, they did not do the mistakes
again.
XX. NOUNS IN APPOSITION
1. Daw Saw Mon Nyin, a well-known writer, will give a talk tomorrow.
2. Mya Thuzar, the most popular girl in our class, is very beautiful.
3. I want to meet U Zeyar, the chief engineer of this company.
4. I enjoyed visiting Pyin-Oo-Lwin, a very famous summer resort.
5. Have you ever been to Japan, one of the richest countries in the world?
6. Yangon, my native town, is the biggest city in our country.
7. Shwe Wah, my cat, loves fried fish.
8. Daw Khin Khin, a shopkeeper, is very patient with her customers.
9. U Min Thwin, the managing director of our company, has gone to Japan.
10. Tobacco contains nicotine, a substance that stimulates the heart.
11. Myanmar Pyay Thein Tan, an amazing singer, could sing many songs without taking a
break throughout the night.
12. Bagan, a famous ancient capital in Myanmar, is regarded as one of the archaeological
treasure houses in Asia.
13. I met Thida and Nilar, my neighbour and my cousin, in the market.
14. Aye Thida, a famous designer, will go abroad next month.
15. All the tourists visit Mandalay, the most well-known place in Myanmar.
16. Latin, a dead language, is still taught in many schools.
17. Have you ever been to Pyin-Oo-Lwin, a famous summer resort?
18. We will visit Ngapali, an attractive beach resort, next summer.

19. U Nyo, our driver, sees the children off to school every day.
20. Daw Su Su, a strict vegetarian, is religious.
21. U Thein Tun, the owner and chairman of the company, has gone to the Philippines to
attend a conference.
22. The Galon, a carnivorous bird, wanted to eat the Dragon, a kind of big snake.
23. San San, U Ba’s daughter, is from our class.
24. U Ko Ko, a composer and playwright, composed famous songs.
25. Zaw Win Htut, a composer and one of the most well-known vocalists in our country,
sings many famous songs.
26. Tun Tun and Maung Maung, an engineer and a doctor, are clever.
27. Lady Diana, the Princess of Wales, died in a car accident in France, a well-developed
country in the world.
28. U Hla Thein and U Saw Hlaing, our Headmaster and our Physics teacher, came to see
my father.
29. King Okkalapa, the founder of the Shwedagon Pagoda, the most famous pagoda in
Myanmar, got four sacred hairs of the Lord Buddha.
30. U Aung Thaung, a very kind-hearted man, was born in Mandalay, the largest city in
Myanmar, a member of ASEAN.
XXI. PARALLEL STRUCTURE (THE MORE/ THE LESS)
1. The deeper the river (is), the greater the danger (is).
2. The more parents love their children, the more they will suffer.
3. The more money you want, the harder you will have to work.
4. The harder you work, the more you will succeed.
5. The less you know about this matter, the better it is for you.
6. The more humorous the jokes become, the louder the laughter becomes.
7. The busier our Headmaster (is), the more impatient he becomes.
8. The higher we climb, the thinner the air gets.
9. The more difficult the sum (is), the more time we need to do it.
10. The more you want, the less you get.
11. The older you get, the more aches and pains you get.
12. The more she thought about her health, the more depressed she became.
13. The nearer the day of her wedding drew, the more nervous she became.
14. The sooner you leave your home, the earlier you will arrive at the station.
15. The nearer the examination comes, the more excited the students will become.
16. The more English you speak, the more fluent you’ll become.
17. The more expensive the hotel (is), the better the service (is).
18. The older she grew, the more patient she became.
19. The more you talk, the more mistakes you make.
20. The less you know about him, the better it is.
21. The more quickly we travel, the faster we will reach our destination.
22. The faster you ride your bike, the greater the danger (is).
23. The hotter the weather (is), the greater the demand of ice-cream (is).
24. The more money you want, the more work you will have to do.
25. The harder you work, the more successful you will be.
26. The stronger the wind (is), the bigger the waves (are).
27. The busier she is, the more impatient she becomes.
28. The younger you are, the easier it is for you to learn new things.
29. The scarcer the goods (are), the greater the demand for them (is).
30. The higher the position (is), the heavier the responsibility (is).

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SAYA U MIN ZAW HTET

B.A. (ENGLISH), DIPLOMA IN ELTM

■ VERB FORMS AND TENSES

■ NEGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS

■ INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 09 44800 5634

1. NOUN (နာမ္) ----- (P – 1)

2. PRONOUN (နာမ္စား) ----- (P – 3)

3. ADJECTIVE (နာမ၀ိေသသန) ----- (P – 4)

4. VERB (ၾကိယာ) ----- (P – 5)

5. ADVERB (ၾကိယာ၀ိေသသန) ----- (P – 7)

6. PREPOSITION (၀ိဘတ္) ----- (P – 8)

7. CONJUNCTION (သမၺႏၶ) ----- (P – 9)

8. PHRASE AND CLAUSE (စကားစုႏွင္. ဝါက်ခြဲ) ----- (P – 11)

9. HOW TO ANSWER WORD FORMS (စကားလံုးပံုစံမ်ားေျဖနည္း) ----- (P – 12)

10. HOW TO ANSWER VERB FORMS AND TENSES (ၾကိယာပံုစံမ်ားႏွင္.ကာလမ်ားေျဖနည္း)

11. FRAMING NEGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS (အျငင္း၀ါက်ဖြဲ.စည္းပံုမ်ား) ----- (P – 17)

12. FRAMING INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE FORMS (ေမးခြန္း၀ါက်ဖြဲ.စည္းပံုမ်ား)

13. HOW TO ANSWER QUESTIONS (ေမးခြန္းေျဖနည္း) ----- (P – 20)

14. HOW TO ANSWER PUNCTUATION (ပုဒ္ျဖတ္ျခင္းေျဖနည္း) ----- (P – 21)

15. DIRECT SPEECH AND INDIRECT SPEECH ----- (P – 22)

16. THERE IS NO ----- (P – 27)

17. NO SOONER – THAN ----- (P – 28)

18. ACTIVE VOICE AND PASSIVE VOICE ----- (P – 30)

20. WITHOUT ----- (P – 41)

21. ALTHOUGH ↔ IN SPITE OF ----- (P – 42)

22. CONDITIONAL SENTENCE (IF↔ UNLESS) ----- (P – 44)

23. IT IS/ WAS ----- (P – 46)

24. RELATIVE CLAUSES ----- (P – 47)

25. IT TAKES/ TOOK ----- (P – 49)

26. BOTH - AND/ BOTH OF ----- (P – 51)

27. NOT ONLY - BUT ALSO ----- (P – 52)

28. NEITHER - NOR/ NEITHER OF ----- (P – 54)

29. EITHER – OR ----- (P – 56)

30. TOO (FOR) TO ↔ ENOUGH (FOR) TO ↔ SO - THAT ↔ SUCH-THAT ----- (P – 57)

31. COMPARISON ----- (P – 67)

32. WHEN → Ving ----- (P – 71)

33. WHEN ↔ BY THE TIME ----- (P – 73)

34. NOUNS IN APPOSITION ----- (P – 75)

35. PARALLEL STRUCTURE (THE MORE/ THE LESS) ----- (P – 77)

(1) Daw Hla, teacher

(3) May May, coffee, cake

(4) Nanda, eggs, shop

(5) brother, house

(6) Tun Tun, Kyaw Kyaw, friends

(7) classroom, windows, doors

(8) Carpenters, chairs, tables, desks

(9) King, forest

(10) Fire, servant, master

(1) (U) (6) (C)

(2) (C) (7) (U)

(3) (U) (8) (C)

(4) (C) (9) (U)

(5) (U) (10) (U)

(4) She, his

(5) You, your

(8) My, her

(10) He, she, her, him

(3) bright, clever

(4) young, rich

(10) active, alert

(5) most useful

(6) most difficult