VI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your answer in the space provided. (1.,0 point)

1. Louise is the more capable of the three girls who have tried out for the part  in the play.

2. We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some

questions on it on our test tomorrow.

3. The little boy’s mother bought him a five-speeds racing bicycle for his birthday.

4. My brother doesn’t care how much does the car cost because he is going to buy it any way.

5. They happily looked at their  children  to play in the yard.

II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. Although she arrived __________, we made her welcome just the same.             (expect)

2. The earth is being _________ by pollution. (threat)

3. I’m sorry I haven’t phoned. I’ve been _________ busy this week. (credible)

4. I’m afraid you’ll have to see Mr. Baker. All matters concerning finance are his__________ (response)

5. Many people have been killed by Islamic State (IS), a dangerous group of ____________. (terror)

6. In the future cars can run on anything from __________ to methane gas. (electric)

7. Ants and bees are described as _____________ insects. (industry)

8. Morphine is often used to ____________ the pain of serious injuries. (die)

9. The show was so ___________ that nobody knew who was coming on next. (organise)

10. __________, there were five countries founding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. (origin)

III. Put the verb in brackets in appropriate tense or form. Write down the answers on your answer sheet.

1. He will always remember (award)_______________ the gold medal for his victory.

2. Mrs. Jones, I regret (inform) _____________ you that your credit limit has been exceeded.

3. If you (listen)______________ to me, you (not be) _________in difficult situations now

5. The danger of forest fires (be)_________________ not to be taken lightly

Question 1: Make all the changes and additions to produce, from the following sets of words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter. (8pts)

  Dear Nakata,

1.  I/ very please/ receive, parcel/ send.

2.      What/ good idea/ send/ selection/ different kinds/ food/ your country.

3.      I/ enjoy/ eat/ very much/ so/ my family.

4.      It/ not possible/ buy/ things/ England/ except/ perhaps/ London.

5.      You/ say/ your letter/ you/ like/ send/ parcel/ English food.

6.      I/ just/ post/ one/ you.

7.      I/ not arrive/ same time/ this letter/ send/ sea-mail.

8.      In/ parcel/be / information/ prepare/ eat/ food.

Love,

Question 2:Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. (7pts)

1. John is interested in knowing more about astronomy. (like)

    John …………………………...........................more about astronomy.

2. Because of the parade, we weren’t allowed to park in the High Street. (let)

    Because of the parade, the police wouldn’t……………………in the High Street.

3. ‘Did you see that film on the television on Saturday?’ Susan asked me. (seen)

   Susan wanted to know ................................................... that film on television on Saturday.

4. “I’m afraid these jeans have a hole in them.” (there)

    “I’m afraid that …………………………………………… these jeans.”

5. They cancelled the match because of the bad weather. (called)

    The match ……………………………………………….. because of the bad weather.

6. Dan never takes any notice of my advice. (attention)

   Dan never ………………………………………………… my advice.

7. It’s more than a year since I saw Lucy. (for)

    I………………..……….. more than a year

Question 3: Find the word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting then correct them.

1.      She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview

2.      The children are very boring and they don’t know what to do .

3.      I haven’t come back to London for my father last visited me.

4.      They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.

5.      Do you know how getting to the post office from here?

6.      Tom wishes his neighbors don’t make so much noise.

7.      Mary and Henry always goes out for a meal on their wedding anniversary.

8.      Bill asked me if I was going to visit my aunt the day before.

9.      The policeman told her not to driving her car so fast again.

10.  I will lend you this money if you will promise to pay it back.