COLLEGE ENGLISH (ENGL111)
TYPES OF LISTENING
BASIC SENTENCE PATTERNS
a. S-V
- Subject + Intransi;ve Verb
- The bereaved family bi/erly
cried.
- John immensely prepared.
- The dog ran.
b. S-TV-DO
- Subject + Transi;ve Verb + Direct
Object
- I read the book.
- I love my friend.
- The teacher discussed the Tenses
of Verb.
c. S-LV-C
- Subject + Linking Verb +
Complement
- My cousin is beau>ful.
- The story was very drama>c.
- Alex dances gracefully.
- Tim is the new class president.
d. S-TV-IO-DO
- Subject + Transi;ve Verb +
Indirect Object + Direct Object
- Jenna gave Diana a new diary.
- The government gave the
schools addi>onal funds.
- Paulo bought Mary a pain>ng.
e. S-TV-DO-OC
- Subject + Transi;ve Verb + Direct
Object
- I found the book interes>ng.
- Students call the principal, “Sir
Chief”
- Thomas calls me “Madame”
- Jane bought a new set of jewelry
which are very expensive.
a. Empathic Listening
- A psychometrician who listens to
his clients’ stories without
judgment.
- A friend who listens to one’s
family problem.
b. Apprecia;ve Listening
- A/ending your idol’s concert
- Listening to classical music
- Watching an opera concert
c. Cri;cal Listening
- Joining a debate
- Listening to poli>cal agenda and
discussions
d. Ac;ve Listening
- Listening to a teacher’s lecture
- A/ending a seminar
- Observing a demonstra>on
SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT
Iden;fy the correct verb in each sentence.
1. Several successful companies
has/have been hiring graduates from
Ivy League colleges.
2. Microsoft and Google hire/hires
technical graduates from Edmonds
Community.
3. Local employers prefer/ prefers to
hire hardworking and responsible
employees.
4. Choosing the right candidate for the
posi;on is/are important.
5. Neither she nor I am/is/are joing the
party.
6. The professor, along with the
students, is/are expected to attend
the webinar.
 7. Either Tina or her sister is/are
cooking.
8. Anybody is/are more fun than you.
9. The men in black shirt is/are
performing tonight.
10. He do/does prefer coffee over milk.
11. The women who joined the
workshop is/are asking for
cer;ficate.
12. Either Claude or her friend is/are
going paying for the ;ckets.
13. Chris;an, one of the players,
invite/invites me to watch the game.
14. Every mother is/are happy.
15. Everyone is/are aiming for the
trophy.
MOODS OF THE VERB
Indicative
- Typhoon Ondoy brought
destruc;on to the lives of many
Filipino people.
- The Philippines is the Pearl of the
Orient.
- he members are joining us
tomorrow.
TENSES OF VERB
Simple Tense (past/present/future) verb
must be in BASE FORM.
- I will go to the mall tomorrow.
- The event starts at 5:00PM.
- The class starts in September.
- I will travel to China next month
- Liam woke up with a sad news.
Progressive/Continuous
(past/present/future) verb must be in
present participle or ING
- I was cooking dinner when he came.
- I am listening to music.
- The students are having their
lecture when it rained.
- I was doing my homework when
she called.
Perfect Tense (past/present/future)
has/have/had/will be/be going to
be/ + past participle
- I have watched that movie several
times.
- By September, I will have received
my passport.
- It had rained before I left for school.

Imperative
- Listen to your teacher.
- Be yourself.
- Cheer up.
- Be creative
- Get my bag on the table.

Subjunctive
- I wish you were here.
- If I were stronger, I would tell
him the truth.
- It is necessary that he study for
the exam.
- It is required that your submit
your assignments.
- I wish you were happy.