An Introduction To The Grammar Of English Question Paper

An Introduction To The Grammar Of English

Course:Bachelor Of Education English

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AEN 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAMMAR OF ENGLISH

DATE: Friday 28th November 2008___________ TIME: 11.00am ? 1.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question 1 and any other TWO questions.
Q1.
(Compulsory)
(a)
Using examples, explain the main differences between open and closed
word classes.
(b)
Identify the word class of each word in the following passage:

In order to successfully achieve our objective and to ensure the timely
implementation of all the projects, there will be frequent evaluations of
performance. This time, we are dead serious.

[10 marks]

(c)
What features make the modal auxiliary distinct from other verbs?
[6 marks]
(d)
Construct clauses with the following elements:
(i)
SV
(ii)
VC
(iii)
SVA
(iv)
SVOC
Key: S ? Subject; V ? Verb; O ? Object; C ? Complement; A ? Adverbial.

[8 marks]
Q2.
Identify the adverb phrases in the following sentences. State the type of phrases
they are (manner, time etc.)

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(a)
They will soon be here.
(b)
Fortunately, they listened to us attentively.
(c)
Joyce plays soccer regularly nowadays.
(d)
She sang extremely well.
(e)
They seldom spend the night upstairs.
(f)
James came late. Nevertheless, he completed his assignment.
(g)
Kitivi surprisingly denied the charge.
(h)
The deadly weapon was hurriedly hidden.
(i)
He closed his eyes tight.
(j)
We never expected Okech to turn up today.

[20 marks]

Q3.
Answer both (a) and (b)
(a)
Identify the adjective in each of the following sentences and state if it is
used attributively or predicatively.
(i)
The lion is a very fierce animal
(ii)
The ground was quite soft.
(iii)
They found the man alive.
(iv)
My sister arrived the previous evening.
(v)
His answer seemed reasonable enough.

[10 marks]

(b)
Identify the conjunction in each of the following sentences and indicate
whether is coordinating, aubordinating, correlative or a conjunctive
adverb.
(i)
No one could explain how the figure was arrived at.
(ii)
Both Jerome and Lydia ran in the marathon.
(iii)
Do you want to ride or to swim?
(iv)
When the students arrive, bring them to the offices.
(v)
We gave him plenty of soda; still, he asked for cold water.
[10 marks]

Q4.
Answer both (a) and (b)
(a)
Write down the verb in each sentence below and state if it is used
transitively, intransitively or as a linking verb.
(i)
The road was rather bumpy.
(ii)
Matilda dried the dishes.

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(iii)
The sun set early that day.
(iv)
A policeman stood by the door.
(v)
The place appeared deserted.
(b)
Identify the demonstrative pronouns and demonstrative determiners in the
sentences below, specifying each accordingly.
(i)
This pen belongs to Mary; that is Mildred?s.
(ii)
Bring those bananas; these aren?t ripe.
(iii)
Let me have those books; I have marked these.
(iv)
This place is dusty; let me sit there.
(v)
Try these oranges and leave those alone.
(vi)
Hey, what did you do to those girls?

[10 marks]

Q5.
Answer both (a) and (b)
(a)
Rewrite each sentence below, changing active verbs into passive and
passive ones into active voice.
1.
The accident was reported by the witness.
2.
Daniel will give the committee?s report.
3.
The vote will be tetermined by a show of hands.
4.
A commercial photographer took these photographs.
5.
Members of parliament discussed the issue.
[10 marks]
(b)
Identify the mood of the verb underlined in the following sentences.
(i)
Be sure before you take an insurance policy.
(ii)
We usually get what we deserve.
(iii)
Please speak softly when you are in the baby?s room.
(iv)
I wish I were a millionaire.
(v)
Why have you come late?

[10 marks]

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