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Engl 0212: Introduction To English Grammar Question Paper

Engl 0212: Introduction To English Grammar

Course:Diploma In Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (ARTS)

ENGL 0212: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH GRAMMAR

STREAMS: DIP. EDUC (ARTS) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/8/2013 11.30 A.M. – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE and any other TWO. Question One is compulsory.

SECTION A:

1. (i) Discuss the various functions of primary auxiliary verbs. [14 marks]

(ii) Distinguish between finite and non-finite verbs giving proper examples.
[6 marks]
(iii) Giving meaningful sentences show the uses of the following modal
Auxiliaries: [5 marks]

(1) Can
(2) Might
(3) Must
(4) Could
(5) Should

(iv) Indicate what you understand by the term intensifier adverbs. Show their use in three different sentences. [5 marks]

SECTION B:

2. (a) Show the functions of nouns in English sentences, while giving proper examples.
[12 marks]

(b) Distinguish between open and closed word classes in English. [8 marks]
3. Support the following statement with proper illustrations:

“A good dictionary is indispensable to a person who communicated effectively”.
[20 marks]

4. Clearly discuss the various sub-classes of pronouns in English. [20 marks]

5. (i) Indicate the main functions of Adjectives. [12 marks]

(ii) Giving examples, state any four types of determiners. [8 marks]

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