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Introduction To The Grammar Of English Question Paper

Introduction To The Grammar Of English

Course:Bachelor Of Education English

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMMER (IBP)

EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

AEN 101: INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAMMAR OF ENGLISH

DATE: WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M ? 4.00 P.M
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer questions ONE and any other TWO questions
1.
a)
With one illustration each from the English language, explain what you understand by:
i)
Transitive Verb
ii)
Intensive pronoun
iii)
Abstract Noun
iv)
Irregular Verb
v)
Understand Subject
vi)
Predicative Adjective
vii)
Prepositional Phrase
viii)
Intransitive Verb
ix)
Adverb of manner
ix)
Attributive Adjective
[20 marks]
b)
Name and explain the function of any of the THREE constituents of the prepositional phrase. [10 marks]
2.
Auxiliary Verbs carry the following features
-Tense
-Aspect
-Modality
-Voice
Explain and show how each of the above features work with auxiliary verbs [20 marks]
3.
Discuss the structure of the Noun Phrase and exemplify using sentences, the possible constituent members of such a phrase [ 20 marks]
4.
Using appropriate examples, discuss any five types of sentences you have learnt in this unit. [ 20 marks]
5.
a)
Construct at least two sentences for each of the following patterns and clearly underline and label the elements.
i)
SVO conj. SVO
ii)
SVOC
iii)
SVOO
iv)
SVA
v)
S.V
[ 14 marks]
b)
Add a noun ? forming suffix to the words below [ 6 marks]
i)
Heavy
ii)
Address
iii)
Humid
iv)
Innocent
v)
Simple
vi)
Intense

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