Read the Learn this! box. Then look at the compound nouns in exercise 2. Underline at least one example of each type (1, 2 and 3). Which type has the most examples?

Exercise 1: Complete each sentence using the collocation from the exercise in the appropriate form.

1. He was furious, and ___________ to continue with the programme.

2. For about two weeks afterward, the patient experiences extremely sensitive skin, as their new grafts toughen up to ___________.

3. People feel educational ___________when the government cuts finances.

4. Most of the  ___________ have already been discussed at length.

5. The explosion also caused a massive plume of  ___________ to  ___________ from the building.

6. The scientific ___________ that human beings first emerged in Africa.

7. The ___________ as she settled against the far wall to wait out the storm.

8. Tuberculosis is a highly infectious bacterial  ___________ by coughing.

9. It was so cold that I couldn't stop my ___________from ___________.

10. An excellent career ___________ has now  ___________ with a leading recruitment agency.

Exercise 1: Complete each sentence using the collocation from exercise in the appropriate form.

1. He was furious, and ___________ to continue with the programme.

2. For about two weeks afterward, the patient experiences extremely sensitive skin, as their new grafts toughen up to ___________.

3. People feel educational ___________when the government cuts finances. 4. Most of the ___________ have already been discussed at length.

5. The explosion also caused a massive plume of ___________ to ___________ from the building.

6. The scientific ___________ that human beings first emerged in Africa.

7. The ___________ as she settled against the far wall to wait out the storm. 8. Tuberculosis is a highly infectious bacterial ___________ by coughing.

9. It was so cold that I couldn't stop my ___________from ___________.

10. An excellent career ___________ has now ____

Exercise 2: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Two children became ill and briefly _________ comas after eating the product, though both fully recovered.

A. took off B. fell into C. came around D. got over 

 2. With this research he hoped to track solar constant in order to make weather _________ predictions.

A. style B. mode C. type D. pattern

3. His _________ teeth slipped from his mouth during a particularly big snore. A. false B. artificial C. fake D. counterfeit

4. With his speed, I think he'll break a _________ for running before he graduates from high school.

A. record B. medal C. championship D. account

5. He is living in a(n) _________ family that includes his relatives such as his grandparents, his uncles.

A. nuclear B. extended C. close-knit D. distant

6. I really thought she'd be here to help me, but it seems that she's just a(n) _________ friend.

A. social B. associate C. faithful D. fair-weather

7. When you _________ minutes of a meeting, it is useful to report the ideas, rather than every sentence.

A. read B. get C. take D. make

8. My wife and I first met on a _________ date arranged by her sister.

A. Deaf B. blind C. mute D. speed

9. The university _________ the school-leaving exams Of most other countries.

A. agrees B. takes C. recognizes D. keeps

10. The government has decided to _________ a levy on commercial waste collection in order to encourage recycling.

A. introduce B. carry out C. conduct D. make

Part 2: There is a mistake in each sentence below. Underline the mistake and write the correct sentence (5 points).

            EX: She has worked here since two years.

            →   She has worked here for two years.

  1. The film on television made us so boring that we went  to bed early.

   ………………………………………………..................................…...............…....…..

  2. Everyone stopped to laugh when we came.

   ………………………………………………..........................................................……

  3. They are going back to the USA for two months.

   ………………………..........................................................…

  4. He warned us to be careful of strangers and not go out at night.

   ……………………………………………………............................….....................….

  5. I have been looking for this book for months and in the end I have found them.

   ……………………………………………………............................….....................….

EXERCISE 8: Combine the following pairs of sentences using a Compound Adjective.   

1) I live in a house. It has 8 doors.

2) My house is very nice .It has 5 storeys.

3) I like my friend's cell phone. It has two numbers.

4) The fans are very interesting.They have 3 speeds.

5) Do you want to take part in the trip ? It will last 5 days.

6) With a capacity of 10 horse power, this machine is good for

7) I have just attended a wedding . There were 30 tables in this wedding.

8) I buy a house .It has 11 rooms.

VII  Choose the correct adjective V-ing/ V-ed in each sentence.

1.  She’s ………………. about her final scores. They are all bad.    (depress)

2. There isn’t anything ………………. to her.               (excite)

3.  This is an ………………. movie. I was afraid when watching it.   (frighten)

4.  I was ………………. when I saw him dress totally in black.    (surprise)

5.  It is ………………. to meet you here.              (surprise)

6.  My daughter felt ………………. at my gift on her birthday.     (excite)

7.  How ………………. this book is!               (interest)

8.  You look ………………. What has made you scared? Don’t worry!  (terrify)

9.  He is a ………………. man. He is lazy and drunk all day.   (disappoint)

10. We are completely ………………. because of failing the exam. (disappoint)

IV. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions below.

   There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done regularly. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just as effective.

   Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specially designed for the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors.

   There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the Sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people who love adventure.

   The type of exercise a person takes up often depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.

According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?

A. Five minutes is effective for them

B. They do not have much free time

C. Gymnasiums are expensive

D. They keep fit not by exercising

Use the prompts to write sentences with the correct form of have something done. Then match each sentence with rule a or b in the Learn this! box.

1 Olivia / her hair / dye / red / for charity

2 Josh / his bike / steal / at the weekend

3 the house / its roof / blow off / in the storm

4 we / the carpets / clean / after the party last weekend

5 my sister / always / her nails / do / on Fridays

6 she/her visa application / refuse / last month