Exercise 1
Change the verbs in the brackets to the simple past tense.
Twenty-four-year-old Bettie Van Metre was living alone in the Shenandoah Valley with her little niece and two former slaves. Her husband (1) __________(be) in a Union prison camp. She, her niece and workers (2)__________(have) little to eat on their farm. When she (3) __________(hear) about a mortally wounded Union soldier left to die in a house nearby, she (4) __________(decide) to check on him and give him some food.
When Bettie (5) __________(enter) the room, the awful stench from Bedell’s wounds (6)__________(make) her recoil. She (7) __________(watch) him cover his face with his blanket. She (8) __________(open) the window for air and then (9) __________(realise) that he was sobbing. She (10) __________(put) her palm on his fevered brow and (11) __________(tell) him not to cry.
“You remind me of my wife,” he (12) __________(murmur). “Would you write a letter to my wife?” She (13) __________(ponder) this request. Clearly, he (14) __________(think) he was going to die and most probably he (15) __________(be) correct.
Friday 29 February 2008
006. Simple Present Tense
Exercise 1
Use the simple present form of the verbs given in the brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. The Concorde, a supersonic jet, __________ (contribute) to sound pollution.
2. Japan __________ (be) the Land of the Rising Sun.
3. Computers __________ be) here to stay.
4. The River Themes __________ (flow) through London.
5. Oil and water __________ (do) not mix.
6. Air __________ (consist) of nitrogen, oxygen and other gases.
7. Volcanic soil formed after volcanic eruptions __________ (be) fertile.
8. The aborigines __________ (practice) shifting cultivation in most countries.
9. Red Indians __________ (be) the indigenous people of North America.
10. The earth __________ (rotate) on its axis and __________ (revolve) round the sun.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the simple present tense.
This is how you (1) __________(go) from Reduan’s house to school. You should go along Jalan Duku until you (2) __________(pass) Duku Estate and (3) __________(come) to a junction. Here, you (4) __________(take) the road on your right, that is, Jalan Durian. After you (5) __________(pass) some shops on the right, there (6) __________(be) a roundabout. At this point, you (7) __________(turn) into the first road on your left, Jalan Limau. The post office (8) __________(be) on your left and a bank on your right. Soon after going past them, you will (9) __________(see) a bridge. The Tapir River (10) __________(flow) under it. You will come to the school a kilometre after that.
Exercise 3
Fill in the blanks with the simple present form of the verbs given in brackets.
1. The Olympics __________ (begin) in three weeks’ time.
2. He will not rest until he __________ (obtain) an apology.
3.As soon as Tom and Jerry __________ (land) in Malaysia, they will be taken to Hotel Malaysia.
4. He and his wife __________ (jog) every evening in the park.
5. Here __________ (come) the moment we’ve all been waiting for.
6. He __________ (wish) to become an astronaut.
7. We __________ (prefer) to go dancing but Jenny __________ (object).
8. Water __________ (boil) at 100oC and __________ (freeze) at 0oC.
9. __________ you __________ (know) the meaning of ‘history’?
10. This park __________ (open) at 8.00 a.m. and __________ (close) at 6.00 p.m.
Use the simple present form of the verbs given in the brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. The Concorde, a supersonic jet, __________ (contribute) to sound pollution.
2. Japan __________ (be) the Land of the Rising Sun.
3. Computers __________ be) here to stay.
4. The River Themes __________ (flow) through London.
5. Oil and water __________ (do) not mix.
6. Air __________ (consist) of nitrogen, oxygen and other gases.
7. Volcanic soil formed after volcanic eruptions __________ (be) fertile.
8. The aborigines __________ (practice) shifting cultivation in most countries.
9. Red Indians __________ (be) the indigenous people of North America.
10. The earth __________ (rotate) on its axis and __________ (revolve) round the sun.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the simple present tense.
This is how you (1) __________(go) from Reduan’s house to school. You should go along Jalan Duku until you (2) __________(pass) Duku Estate and (3) __________(come) to a junction. Here, you (4) __________(take) the road on your right, that is, Jalan Durian. After you (5) __________(pass) some shops on the right, there (6) __________(be) a roundabout. At this point, you (7) __________(turn) into the first road on your left, Jalan Limau. The post office (8) __________(be) on your left and a bank on your right. Soon after going past them, you will (9) __________(see) a bridge. The Tapir River (10) __________(flow) under it. You will come to the school a kilometre after that.
Exercise 3
Fill in the blanks with the simple present form of the verbs given in brackets.
1. The Olympics __________ (begin) in three weeks’ time.
2. He will not rest until he __________ (obtain) an apology.
3.As soon as Tom and Jerry __________ (land) in Malaysia, they will be taken to Hotel Malaysia.
4. He and his wife __________ (jog) every evening in the park.
5. Here __________ (come) the moment we’ve all been waiting for.
6. He __________ (wish) to become an astronaut.
7. We __________ (prefer) to go dancing but Jenny __________ (object).
8. Water __________ (boil) at 100oC and __________ (freeze) at 0oC.
9. __________ you __________ (know) the meaning of ‘history’?
10. This park __________ (open) at 8.00 a.m. and __________ (close) at 6.00 p.m.
Saturday 23 February 2008
005. Adjectives
Exercise 1
Choose the correct adjective to place before each noun in the text given below. Each word can only be used once.
Choose the correct adjective to place before each noun in the text given below. Each word can only be used once.
tiny unique spectacular big cool
soft colourful two-roomed calm white
We spent a (1) _______ weekend at the beach recently. We arrived at lunch-time on Friday and checked into our (2) _______ chalet, surrounded by (3) _______ beds of daisies and petunias. We walked bare-footed on the (4) _______ and (5) _______ sand, and collected a few (6) _______ seashells. We stopped to inspect some (7) _______ crabs hiding in the sand. Soon, the (8) _______ sea began to swell as (9) _______ waves began rushing towards the shore. We went into the (10) _______ water and swam to our hearts' content.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with a suitable adjective from the list below.
ajar awake aghast alike ablaze
alive afraid alone aflame unable
1. Daniel looked _______ when he came face to face with his parents at the cinema.
2. He was _______ to speak up in case he was punished.
3. At night, the town was _______ with bright glittering lights.
4. Her grandmother was so sick that she was _______ to even to eat.
5. The whole town comes _______ during the festival season.
6. Cindy sat _______ at home, minding the kitchen.
7. When the baby is _______, she bawls at the top of her voice.
8. The two cousins look _______ in their identical dressing.
9. When we reached home, we found the door _______.
10. A student who was smoking set the place _______.
004. Subject Verb and Agreement
Exercise 1
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb given in brackets. (Use the present tense).
1. The cost of these books _______ risen. (have)
2. The ebb and flow of the tides _______ confusing. (be)
3. Twenty ringgit _______ too much for this article. (be)
4. Neither Tom nor Gerald _______ present for the ceremony. (be)
5. Cows and horses _______ beasts of burden. (be)
6. The strain of all the work, worry and difficulties _______ too much for one person. (be)
7. An honest and upright person _______ passed away. (have)
8. The traffic in the town _______ heavy. (be)
9. None of the people present _______ able to see reason. (be)
10. The introduction of tea, coffee and other beverages _______ not been well-received. (have)
11. Fire and water _______ not compatible. (be)
12. Shan, Ling and Tim _______ absent. (be)
13. Every one of the fruits _______ fresh and sweet. (be)
14. _______ your father and mother at home? (be)
15. 'The Three Musketeers', written by Alexander Dumas _______ (be) now available as a box office hit on DVD.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with the correct plural form of the nouns given in brackets.
1. _______ (hero) of war will always be remembered.
2. They bought three _______ (dozen) apples.
3. The child's hair was full of _______ (louse).
4. The dentist checks Mary's _______ (tooth) twice a year.
5. There is a range of _______ (volcano) running from north to south in that region.
6. We come across many _______ (elf) in 'Lord of the Rings'.
7. The girls used colourful _______ (scarf) to tie up their _______ (hair).
8. The farmers' _______ (wife) cut off the _______ (tail) of the _______ (mouse) with their sharp _______ (knife).
9. I went to market to buy some _______ (fish) to make some _______ (curry) for my _______ (child).
10. One of the TV _______ (serial) showed Little Bo Peep searching the _______ (hill) for her _______ (sheep).
11. While they were trekking in the National Park, several _______ (deer) were seen running across their path.
12. The tourists were ferried across the river in _______ (canoe) by _______ (Red Indian).
13. One of the Mathematics topics focussed on the finding of the _______ (radius) of circles.
14. The _______ (analysis) of the PMR and SPM results showed a significant improvement over the previous years.
15. With the outbreak of bird flu, _______ (person) dare not buy _______ (poultry).
16. Cinderella was welcomed into palace by both her _______ (parent-in-law).
17. Most books have _______ (index) to help you look up specific topics.
18. _______ (goose) are sometimes kept to guard houses because they are fierce and very territorial.
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb given in brackets. (Use the present tense).
1. The cost of these books _______ risen. (have)
2. The ebb and flow of the tides _______ confusing. (be)
3. Twenty ringgit _______ too much for this article. (be)
4. Neither Tom nor Gerald _______ present for the ceremony. (be)
5. Cows and horses _______ beasts of burden. (be)
6. The strain of all the work, worry and difficulties _______ too much for one person. (be)
7. An honest and upright person _______ passed away. (have)
8. The traffic in the town _______ heavy. (be)
9. None of the people present _______ able to see reason. (be)
10. The introduction of tea, coffee and other beverages _______ not been well-received. (have)
11. Fire and water _______ not compatible. (be)
12. Shan, Ling and Tim _______ absent. (be)
13. Every one of the fruits _______ fresh and sweet. (be)
14. _______ your father and mother at home? (be)
15. 'The Three Musketeers', written by Alexander Dumas _______ (be) now available as a box office hit on DVD.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with the correct plural form of the nouns given in brackets.
1. _______ (hero) of war will always be remembered.
2. They bought three _______ (dozen) apples.
3. The child's hair was full of _______ (louse).
4. The dentist checks Mary's _______ (tooth) twice a year.
5. There is a range of _______ (volcano) running from north to south in that region.
6. We come across many _______ (elf) in 'Lord of the Rings'.
7. The girls used colourful _______ (scarf) to tie up their _______ (hair).
8. The farmers' _______ (wife) cut off the _______ (tail) of the _______ (mouse) with their sharp _______ (knife).
9. I went to market to buy some _______ (fish) to make some _______ (curry) for my _______ (child).
10. One of the TV _______ (serial) showed Little Bo Peep searching the _______ (hill) for her _______ (sheep).
11. While they were trekking in the National Park, several _______ (deer) were seen running across their path.
12. The tourists were ferried across the river in _______ (canoe) by _______ (Red Indian).
13. One of the Mathematics topics focussed on the finding of the _______ (radius) of circles.
14. The _______ (analysis) of the PMR and SPM results showed a significant improvement over the previous years.
15. With the outbreak of bird flu, _______ (person) dare not buy _______ (poultry).
16. Cinderella was welcomed into palace by both her _______ (parent-in-law).
17. Most books have _______ (index) to help you look up specific topics.
18. _______ (goose) are sometimes kept to guard houses because they are fierce and very territorial.
003. Plural Nouns
Exercise 1
Underline all the plural nouns that you find in the text given below.
Last year, a grand exhibition was held in our town. My friends and I went to see it one evening.
Our first impression on entering the grounds was that the whole place looked like a funfair. There were countless lights and decorations in bright, gay colours. People were dressed in their best holiday clothes, moving around and stopping to admire the things set up in the stalls. Some goods were on sale, like musical instruments, clothes and toys.
The Children's Corner was crowded with boys and girls. They were carrying balloons, eating cotton candy or playing on the wooden horses, the merry-go-round or Ferris wheel. Even the grown-ups were having a wonderful time.
Exercise 2
Give the plural of the words below. Use your dictionary if you need to.
1. rice : _______
2. crow : _______
3. jeans : _______
4. cargo : _______
5. spoon : _______
6. finger : _______
7. compass : _______
8. formula : _______
9. poultry : _______
10. patience : _______
11. intelligence : _______
12. daughter-in-law : _______
Exercise 3
Fill in the blanks with the plural forms of the words given in brackets where necessary.
One evening, I heard loud (1) _______ (siren) go past my house. I ran out and joined a large crowd a few (2) _______ (street) away.
There was a house on fire. Huge (3) _______ (flame) were coming out from every window and thick, black (4) _______ (smoke) was spreading all around. Three (5) _______ (fire engine) and several (6) _______ (fireman) were busy dousing the building with (7) _______ (water) but there was no effect on the (8) _______ (fire).
Tall, red (9) _______ (ladder) were placed against the house and firemen climbed up to the roof with (10) _______ (hose) in their (11) _______ (hand). They sprayed huge (12) _______ (amount) of water onto the roof. Finally, the fire was brought under control, but the house was destroyed.
Underline all the plural nouns that you find in the text given below.
Last year, a grand exhibition was held in our town. My friends and I went to see it one evening.
Our first impression on entering the grounds was that the whole place looked like a funfair. There were countless lights and decorations in bright, gay colours. People were dressed in their best holiday clothes, moving around and stopping to admire the things set up in the stalls. Some goods were on sale, like musical instruments, clothes and toys.
The Children's Corner was crowded with boys and girls. They were carrying balloons, eating cotton candy or playing on the wooden horses, the merry-go-round or Ferris wheel. Even the grown-ups were having a wonderful time.
Exercise 2
Give the plural of the words below. Use your dictionary if you need to.
1. rice : _______
2. crow : _______
3. jeans : _______
4. cargo : _______
5. spoon : _______
6. finger : _______
7. compass : _______
8. formula : _______
9. poultry : _______
10. patience : _______
11. intelligence : _______
12. daughter-in-law : _______
Exercise 3
Fill in the blanks with the plural forms of the words given in brackets where necessary.
One evening, I heard loud (1) _______ (siren) go past my house. I ran out and joined a large crowd a few (2) _______ (street) away.
There was a house on fire. Huge (3) _______ (flame) were coming out from every window and thick, black (4) _______ (smoke) was spreading all around. Three (5) _______ (fire engine) and several (6) _______ (fireman) were busy dousing the building with (7) _______ (water) but there was no effect on the (8) _______ (fire).
Tall, red (9) _______ (ladder) were placed against the house and firemen climbed up to the roof with (10) _______ (hose) in their (11) _______ (hand). They sprayed huge (12) _______ (amount) of water onto the roof. Finally, the fire was brought under control, but the house was destroyed.
002. Countable & Uncountable Nouns
Exercise 1
Complete the sentences with a, an, the, some or - (for no article).
1. I need some experience in this field before I can proceed with the project.
2. _______ hour of _______ revision every day will help you achieve good results.
3. _______ large number of people complain of _______ backache.
4. There is no cure for _______ AIDS, which is _______ deadly disease.
5. Can you buy _______ sugar on your way back from work?
6. The lion is _______ king of _______ beasts.
7. _______ Lucy goes to church every Sunday.
8. I need to buy _______ paper for printing.
9. Have you never seen _______ elephant?
10. _______ sun rises in _______ east.
Exercise 2
Form suitable nouns from the words given in brackets to complete the passage. The nouns may be countable or uncountable.
Recently, a Chinese trawler was found with 160 dead sea turtles. The fact is that only one in every thousand (1) hatchlings (hatch) survive to (2) _______ (adult). The rest will be killed in fishing (3) _______ (net), through (4) _______ (pollute), from (5) _______ (disease) or eaten by (6) _______ (predator). Those caught by the (7) _______ (China) were those that survived the odds.
In 2002, an illegal (8) _______ (ship) of 7500 turtles was seized in Hong Kong. They were crammed in crates without (9) _______ (food) or water. They were suffering from either (10) _______ (dehydrate), (11) _______ (malnourish) or bacterial (12) _______ (infect).
Complete the sentences with a, an, the, some or - (for no article).
1. I need some experience in this field before I can proceed with the project.
2. _______ hour of _______ revision every day will help you achieve good results.
3. _______ large number of people complain of _______ backache.
4. There is no cure for _______ AIDS, which is _______ deadly disease.
5. Can you buy _______ sugar on your way back from work?
6. The lion is _______ king of _______ beasts.
7. _______ Lucy goes to church every Sunday.
8. I need to buy _______ paper for printing.
9. Have you never seen _______ elephant?
10. _______ sun rises in _______ east.
Exercise 2
Form suitable nouns from the words given in brackets to complete the passage. The nouns may be countable or uncountable.
Recently, a Chinese trawler was found with 160 dead sea turtles. The fact is that only one in every thousand (1) hatchlings (hatch) survive to (2) _______ (adult). The rest will be killed in fishing (3) _______ (net), through (4) _______ (pollute), from (5) _______ (disease) or eaten by (6) _______ (predator). Those caught by the (7) _______ (China) were those that survived the odds.
In 2002, an illegal (8) _______ (ship) of 7500 turtles was seized in Hong Kong. They were crammed in crates without (9) _______ (food) or water. They were suffering from either (10) _______ (dehydrate), (11) _______ (malnourish) or bacterial (12) _______ (infect).
001. NOUNS
Exercise 1
Identify and underline the nouns in the following sentences. Decide whether they are common (C), proper (P), collective (Cl) or abstract (A) nouns by writing them in the blanks.
1. A huge crowd turned up at the stadium. (Cl: crowd) (C: stadium)
2. The students are learning about moral qualities such as kindness and generosity. (A:_______, _______, _______) (C:_______)
3. The jury found the prisoner guilty of burglary. (C:_______, _______) (A:_______)
4. The army was defeated at Waterloo. (Cl:_______) (P:_______)
5. Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi is the present Prime Minister of Malaysia. (P:_______, _______, _______)
6. The streets of some cities are noted for vice. (C:_______, _______) (A:_______)
7. He gave the monkeys a bunch of bananas. (C:_______, _______) (Cl:_______)
8. Cleanliness is important for health. (A:_______, _______)
9. Many animals are being killed for their skin. (C:_______, _______)
10. The ownership of that property is still unknown. (A:_______) (C:_______)
Exercise 2
Change the following words into abstract nouns.
sane - sanity
novel
decent
advise
punish
excel
mother
beggar
converse
bankrupt
Identify and underline the nouns in the following sentences. Decide whether they are common (C), proper (P), collective (Cl) or abstract (A) nouns by writing them in the blanks.
1. A huge crowd turned up at the stadium. (Cl: crowd) (C: stadium)
2. The students are learning about moral qualities such as kindness and generosity. (A:_______, _______, _______) (C:_______)
3. The jury found the prisoner guilty of burglary. (C:_______, _______) (A:_______)
4. The army was defeated at Waterloo. (Cl:_______) (P:_______)
5. Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi is the present Prime Minister of Malaysia. (P:_______, _______, _______)
6. The streets of some cities are noted for vice. (C:_______, _______) (A:_______)
7. He gave the monkeys a bunch of bananas. (C:_______, _______) (Cl:_______)
8. Cleanliness is important for health. (A:_______, _______)
9. Many animals are being killed for their skin. (C:_______, _______)
10. The ownership of that property is still unknown. (A:_______) (C:_______)
Exercise 2
Change the following words into abstract nouns.
sane - sanity
novel
decent
advise
punish
excel
mother
beggar
converse
bankrupt
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)