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An Introduction To The Grammar Of English Question Paper

An Introduction To The Grammar Of English 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In English And Linguistics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AEN 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAMMAR OF ENGLISH
DATE: Thursday 6th December, 2007 TIME: 8.00 a.m.- 10 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Question ONE is COMPULSORY.
2. Attempt any other two questions from the rest of the question given.
3. Ensure that you write your correct registration number in the space provided in the answer booklet.
1. (a) Using examples, clearly distinguish between open and closed word classes. (10 marks)
(b) What are the auxiliary verbs? With illustrations explain the differences between primary and modal auxiliary verbs? (10 marks)
2. Identify any five types of adverbs and show how they function in clauses. (20 marks)
3. Using examples show the main functions of noun phrases in clauses. (20 marks)
4. Construct clauses containing the following elements:
i. SV
ii. ASVA
iii. SVO
iv. SAVOO
v. SVC
vi. SVOC
vii. VOC
viii. SVAA
ix. VAA
x. SVCA

5. Briefly define each of the following grammatical concepts:
a) Mood
b) Number
c) Voice
d) Aspect









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