WORDS IN PICTURES

Look at the pictures and write the names of these materials (See hints below):

1. The concrete sealer is a thin, liquid material applied to the surface of concrete.
2. The final finish is a thin material applied over the surface of something.
3. The horizontal roof insulation is a thick object that is placed on top or below the roof deck.
4. The wood base trim is a thicker strip of material or object, not thin coating applied to the
surface.
5. Generally we use the word ‘install’ caulking and sealants if the material is inside something.
6. The steel railings are objects, not liquids or thin coatings.
7. The dowels are objects installed inside the concrete (not applied to the surface)
8. The fireproofing is a thin coating applied to the surface of steel.

WORDS IN CONTEXT
After you are familiar with the name of materials, look at the nouns bolded after the blanks
below. According to the rules above, which is the best verb to use? Apply or Install?

1. Many general contractors require the precast subcontractor to Apply the sealer to all
panels.
2. Normally, the painting subcontractor will fill and sand any nail holes after the material is
in place, and then Apply the final finish.
3. The insulation subcontractor will always furnish and Install the horizontal roof insulation
below the structural roof deck.
4. The flooring subcontractors will provide and Install this small wood base trim.
5. The metal panel subcontractor should Apply all caulking and sealants* at the perimeter
of their panel systems. (*exceptions if the material is inside something)
6. The miscellaneous metals subcontractor should furnish and Install all steel railings.
7. The rebar subcontractor should always furnish and Install the dowels for the concrete
masonry unit (CMU) work.
8. There is obviously no perfect time to Apply fireproofing.
REVIEW 1
Take your time to review your competency in mixed grammar exercise below: Circle the
appropriate options to complete the sentences.
1. Cats can wash ---- paws and fur.
a. my
b. his
c. its
d. Their
2. There is some milk. The cat wants to drink ----.
a. him
b. them
c. its
d. it
3. Susan is talking to two ----.
a. Women
b. Woman
c. Woman's
d. Womans'
4. All the ---- are following the man.
a. Child
b. childs
c. children
d. childrens
5. There are many ---- in this room.
a. fly
b. flies
c. flys
d. Flyes
6. I can see many ---- by the river.
a. people
b. peoples
c. people's
d. peoples'
7. There is a lot of ice at ---- top of the world.
a. an
b. a
c. the
d. best
8. Large pieces ---- fall into the sea.
a. ice
b. of ice
c. ices
d. of ices
9. ---- people are looking for Carol.
a. That
b. Those
c. They
d. This
10. Please give --- stamps to your brother.
a. These
b. this
c. that
d. Them
11. They looked for the rat. They killed ----.
a. him
b. them
c. its
d. it
12. Mike and Tom returned to ---- house.
a. they
b. their
c. them
d. our
13. Tim and I are hungry. ---- are thirsty also.
a. they
b. he
c. I
 d. We
14. Nike and Yoshi are looking for ---- shoes.
a. they
b. their
c. theirs
d. their's
15. My father is calling Ali and me. He wants ---- to clean the garage.
a. we
b. us
c. them
d. him

Choose the correct answers to complete the following short passage.

My Family
My name is Alen. I (1) am sixteen years old. I don’t (2) have a large family. I live with my
parents and (3) my brother. I also have a puppy dog. (4) His name is King. My mom is a
teacher. She (5) works at a high school. She teaches Spanish. My dad is an engineer. He
works for a big company. He can drive or (6) Ride his bike to work. I have a brother. (7) His
name is Ryan. He is ten years old. He (8) goes to elementary school. He (9) plays basketball
and tennis. (10) I love my family!
1. ☐ is ☐ are ☐ am ☐ do
2. ☐ have ☐ work ☐ has ☐ live
3. ☐ her ☐ my ☐ I ☐ he
4. ☐ It's ☐ It ☐ His ☐ He
5. ☐ work ☐ works ☐ go ☐ is
6. ☐ jump ☐ read ☐ run ☐ ride
7. ☐ her ☐ they ☐ his ☐ he
8. ☐ lives ☐ speaks ☐ buys ☐ goes
9. ☐ works ☐ drinks ☐ eats ☐ plays
10. ☐ me ☐ my ☐ I ☐ you