LNG 401 LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
TASK 1 WORD FORMATION
Put the words in brackets in their correct forms. Write one-word answers only.
1. It is ________________ to harass a girl in the streets. (accept)
2. Some machines are very __________________; they take longer to complete a task than a human
being does. (efficient)
3. Even ________________ health is affected when they inhale smoke exhaled by inconsiderate
smokers. (smokers’)
4. There are a large number of _______________________ people in the world – most of them have
never attended a school. (literate)
5. “This essay is _____________________ Peni,” said Miss Tila. “Go and write a conclusion for it.”
(complete)
6. Reshma’s _____________________ surprised everyone in the room because she is known for her
rudeness. (polite)
7. “I am quite unhappy with your _____________________, Pushpa,” said the school prefect. “Please
try to observe the school rules.” (disobey)
8. Jason’s ________________ enabled him to apply for an AUSAID scholarship.(qualify)
9. Salome was reminded by her teacher to write ____________________ during the examination.
(legible)
10. The _____________________ boy spoke against bullying during the school meeting. (courage)
11. Kapeni gave a clear ___________ of how computers work. (explain)
12. “Many of your essays were __________ long,” Ms Brown commented. (unnecessary)
13. The principal made several ___________ to the rugby team’s success in his annual report. (refer)
14. “What is your ____________ of the last two lines of the poem, Rishi?” asked Mr. Prasad. (interpret)
15. An ________ mark shows that a person spoke either angrily or loudly. (exclaim)
16. Albert has __________ to France. (migrate)
17. Epeli was filled with ____________ when he failed his examination. (disappoint)
18. Many smokers are ________ to the drug, which tobacco contains. (addict)
19. “I have no _________ of marrying your girlfriend, Serupepeli,” boasted Alipate. (intend)
20. Esiteri was thrilled to be ____________ to represent her school in the oratory contest. (choose)
(Note the use of suffixes)
TAKS 2 TENSE
Write the required form of the verb in each blank. Do not add or remove helping verbs.
1. The childrens’ gifts were ___________________ in a dirty cupboard. (hide)
2. We could have _____________________ the house last year. (sell)
3. Without fail, over and over again, the father ______________________ his son’s behaviour. (forgive)
4. He had _______________ his way while picnicking with his friends in the foothills. (lose)
5. Tom ____________________what he had never _________________ before. (do)
6. Having __________________ his employee the responsibility for the project, he also _________________
him the authority necessary to carry it through. (give)
7. They could have __________________ an excellent kitchen garden in the yard, but they
_________________ flowers instead. (grow)
TASK 3 PUNCTUATION
Insert appropriate punctuation.
1. Where are the boys dirty clothes asked Pushpa I am going to do some washing now.
2. Theyre going to tell everyone our secret exclaimed Tina How can we stop them
TASK 4 SENTENCE STRUCTURE
Subject and Predicate
For each of the following sentences, put a slash to separate the subject from the predicate and label the two
components
1. Only a certain type of tourists goes on gambling holidays.
2. The temptation of instant wealth drove many working families into dire poverty.
Subject and Verb Components
For each of the following sentences, circle the subject and underline the verb.
3. Physical activity builds strong bodies and healthy minds.
4. He has talked nonstop for three hours.
Types of Sentence
For each of the following sentences, circle the conjunction and state whether it is Simple, Compound or
Complex.
5. Jane works hard at school but she always comes late.
6. Because I am a poor speller, I have chained my dictionary to my wrist.
7. The cat has been sleeping in the woodshed.
Subject and Verb Agreement
For each of the following sentence, circle the correct verb.
8. The family (leave, leaves) for various schools and jobs after having breakfast.
9. Their flights (have, has) been delayed because of the storm.
10. Does anyone (know, knows) how to bake chocolate cake?
Subject/Predicate
Mark the subject and predicate in each sentence.
11. Merisiana loves to eat mutton pie.
12. The grasshopper made its way to the garbage.
TASK 5 Synonyms and Antonyms
Write synonyms and antonyms for the following words
1. Beautiful 2. Qualify 3.careful 4. Useful 5. Smart 6. Active 7. Surrounded
TASK 6 Prefix
Add a prefix to each of the following words
1. obey 2. legal 3. possible 4. patient 5. logic 6. relevant 7. alcoholic 8. honest
TASK 7 Suffix
Add a suffix to each of the following words.
1. happy 2. respect 3. discuss 4. transport 5. jewel 6. arrive 7. depart
TASK 8 PREPOSITIONS
Write the prepositions to fit in the blank spaces in the sentences below.
James: Why are you angry _____1_______ me, Anita?
Anita: I’m tired ____2_______ talking to myself. You never listen. I get annoyed ____3____ the way
you behave.
James: Sorry, but I have to go now or I’ll be late _____4________ the soccer practice.
Anita: You aren’t interested in us, are you? You never worry ____5_______ our relationship, do
you?
TASK 9 Parts of Speech
From the paragraph in the box below, identify and write down the following:
1. a noun _____________ 2. a personal pronoun _______________
3. a verb _____________ 4. a preposition _______________
5. an adjective _____________ 6. an adverb _______________
7. an indefinite article_____________ 8. a singular verb _______________
9. a plural noun _____________ 10. a definite article _______________
Past exams give you a good clue. Probably the best source would be a talk with your teacher or tutor. Ask
them what produces good grades and what loses marks. Of course, any grades and comments on work you
have previously submitted is also a good indication.
TASK 10 ANTONYMS
Write the antonyms of the words in brackets, to fit in the blank spaces in the following sentences.
1. Salome’s essay was _______________ and Paula asked her to re-write it. (legible)
2. Ana was so _______________ because she had spent 7 hours writing her essay, but had only got 2
out of 10 for it. (encouraged)
3. Eliki was ____________ for starting to run before the starter said “GO!” (qualified)
4. Filo felt very _____________ as she walked up to receive her prize, but she tried to hide this.
(confident)
5. “The ____________ amount I can pay you is $5.00, Ray,” said Luisa. “I have only $6.00 altogether.”
(minimum)
