Nama ; Yulizar Aderanthi NIM ; 073.08.0 54 JURUSAN ; Teknik Pertambangan

VERB TO BE

1. He is a good student.2. They are old friends.3. I am a student.4. John is absent from class today.5. We are both student.6. The weather today is good.7. The sky is clear.8. Henry and John are brothers.9. She and I are cousins.10. Mr. Smith is sick today.

VERB TO BE—negative and question form

1. (-) They are not in Europe now.(?) Are They in Europe now?

2. (-) John is not angry with you.(?) Is John angry with you?

3. (-) He and She are not cousins.(?) Are He and She cousins?

4. (-) He is not very studious.(?) Is He very studious?

5. (-) Both of sisters are not tall.(?) Are both of sisters tall?

6. (-) She is not a clever girl.(?) Is she a clever girl?

7. (-) They are not members of the country club.(?) Are they members of the country club?

8. (-) He is not a good tennis player.(?) Is He a good tennis player?

9. (-) Mr. Smith is not a pilot with American Airlines.(?) Is Mr. Smith a pilot with American Airlines?

10. (-) The sky is not very cloudy today.(?) Is the sky very cloudy today?

THE INDEFINITE ARTICLE

1. a woman2. an automobile3. a watch4. an old woman5. an honor6. a great honor7. an orange8. an apple9. a pear10. an university

VERB TO HAVE

1. They have a new car.2. He has one sister and two brothers.3. He and I have many things in common.4. John has a new wrist-watch.5. We have many friends in New York.6. Helen has a headache.7. Grace has a date with George tonight.8. Mr. Gonzales has a strong foreign accent.9. Both brothers have red hair.10. Harry’s dog has a long tail.

Verb TO HAVE—negative and question form

1. (-) Mr. William hasn’t many friends.(?) Has Mr. William many friends?

2. (-) We haven’t a large library at school.(?) Have we a large library at school?

3. (-) John hasn’t a new wrist-watch.(?) Has John a new wrist-watch?

4. (-) The bus hasn’t an exit door in the rear. (?) Has the bus an exit door in the rear?

5. (-) All the students haven’t new notebooks.(?) Have all the student new notebooks?

6. (-) Helen hasn’t a bad cold today.(?) Has Helen a bad cold today?

7. (-) You haven’t a long trip ahead of you.(?) Have you a long trip ahead of you?

8. (-) The sky hasn’t many stars tonight.(?) Has the sky many stars tonight?

9. (-) This room hasn’t many windows.(?) Has this room many windows?

10. (-) The secretary hasn’t a new typewriter.

(?) Has the secretary a new typewriter?

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

1. We reads the newspaper in class every day.2. He comes to school by bus.3. I always walk to school.4. The children play in the park every afternoon.5. I eat lunch in the cafeteria every day.6. Helen works very hard.7. I like to sit in the sun.8. The dog chases the cat all around the house.9. Mr. Smith works for Eastern Airlines.10. Helen generally sits at the desk.

Present tense—continued

1. John goes there twice a week.2. Helen does the work of two people.3. I always try to arrive everywhere on time.4. George always tries to do the same thing.5. The teacher wishes to speak with you.6. Mr. Walker teaches English and mathematics.7. They go to the movies twice a week.8. We watch television every night.9. Mary plays the piano very well.10. He studies in the same class as I.

PRESENT TENSE-THIRD PERSON SINGULAR

1. He likes to study.2. He works hard.3. He is a good student.4. He has an automobile.5. He is an American.6. He enjoys each English class.7. He wants to learn English.8. He has a new wrist watch.9. He speaks English.10. He wishes to learn English.

PLURAL FORM—continued

1. The children play in the park every morning.2. The knife is alongside the plate.3. The dishes are on the table.

4. Helen’s new dresses are very pretty.5. The planes leave from this airport.6. The buses stop at this corner.7. The boxes are empty.8. The churches are near here.9. The classes begin at nine o’clock.10. The men know English well.

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES

1. She knows her lesson well.2. I also know my lesson well.3. Helen likes her English class very much.4. I do my homework on the bus every day.5. You always get good marks on your examinations.6. Both girls prepare their lessons well.7. Mr. Smith drives to work in his car.8. Marry and I do our homework together.9. Grace writes a letter to her aunt every week.10. The dog wags its tail when it sees its master.

THERE IS—THERE ARE

1. There is a new moon tonight.2. There is someone at the door.3. There are many students absent today.4. There is a mail box on the corner.5. There are three lamps in the room.6. There are two large windows in the room.7. But there is only one door.8. There are many English classes in our school.9. There is nobody in the room now.10. There is a letter on the table for you.

THERE IS—THERE ARE—negative and question form

1. (-) There is not a flag at the top of the building.(?) Is there a flag at the top of the building?

2. (-) There are not two lamps in the room.(?) Are there two lamps in the room?

3. (-) There is not a pillow on each bed.(?) Is there a pillow on each bed?

4. (-) There are not two policemen on each corner.(?) Are there two policemen on each corner?

5. (-) There is not a big parade today.(?) Is there a big parade today?

6. (-) There are not several doctors in this area.(?) Are there several doctors in this area?

7. (-) There are not many new words in the lesson.

(?) Are there many new words in the lesson?8. (-) There is not a message for you on the hall table.

(?) Is there a message for you on the hall table?9. (-) There are not enough chairs for everyone.

(?) Are there enough chairs for everyone?10. (-) There are not plenty of good seats available.

(?) Are there plenty of good seats available?

THIS—THAT; THESE—THOSE

1. These exercises are easy.2. These rooms are too small for our class.3. Those pens on the floor are John’s.4. These packages of cigarettes belong to William.5. Those boys on the other side of the street are George’s brother.6. Those books are out of date.7. Those purses on the table are Mary’s.8. This is my English book..9. That is Henry’s fountain pen.10. These messages are for you.

POSSESSIVE FORM

1. Mr. Smith’s car is outside.2. I do all my shopping in Marcy’s.3. She buys her clothes in Lord and Taylor’s.4. The men’s room is just down the hall.5. They sell lady’s dresses on this floor.6. The child’s toys are all broken.7. They sell children’s toys in this store.8. There is much competition between Marcy and Gimbel’s.9. He goes to the doctor’s once a week.10. Dr. Smith’s secretary is a Cuban.

PERSONAL PRONOUNS—objective case

1. them2. us3. we4. us5. me6. them7. him8. him9. us10. me

PERSONAL PRONOUNS—objective case—continued

1. him2. them3. him4. them5. him6. them7. us8. them9. him10. her

IMPERATIVE FORM

1. Don’t lend me a pencil.2. Don’t give this to John3. Don’t open the window.4. Don’t close the door.5. Don’t wait in the outer office.6. Don’t telephone him in the morning.7. Don’t tell her about it.8. Don’t let him talk with her.9. Don’t turn off the light.10. Don’t buy a newspaper.

TO BE—past tense

1. Helen was absent from school yesterday.2. I was in the same class as William last year.3. We were good friends for many years.4. The door of the office was open.5. But both windows were closed.6. John was not in school yesterday.7. He and his brother were sick.8. I was busy all day yesterday.9. We were tired after our long walk.10. I was hungry after so much exercise.

REGULAR VERBS—past tense

1. worked2. listened3. talked4. wanted5. lived6. expected7. last8. changed

9. liked10. waited

PAST TENSE—irregular verbs

1. came2. told3. sit4. put5. began6. wrote7. saw8. cost9. had10. drank

NEGATIVE FORM

1. We can not meet you later.2. You may not sit here.3. We should not tell her about it.4. He may not leave on Wednesday.5. They can not go by plane.6. We must not wait here.7. I can not understand him easily.8. She should not sit near the window.9. We must not do the same thing again.10. She can not play the piano well.

QUESTION FORM

1. Must they be there by ten o’clock?2. Can both of they speak English well?3. Should she spend more time on her English?4. May I sit in this chair?5. Can they meet us at two o’clock?6. May he call us later?7. Should he eat less meat?8. Must he tell her the truth?9. Should we speak to her about it?10. May they leave now?

QUESTION FORM—continued

1. When can he see her?2. Where must she wait?3. Where may you smoke?4. How sick is he?5. How well he can understand English?

6. What time you should be here?7. Why we should tell her about it?8. Where can he meet us?9. How tall is he?10. Where are they?

PRESENT TENSE—negative form

1. I do not work on the tenth floor.2. Mary does not like to study English.3. They do not speak English well.4. The plane does not leave at ten o’clock.5. He does not know French perfectly.6. I do not feel well today.7. He does not eat lunch in the cafeteria every day.8. He does not always come to class late.9. They do not live in Brooklyn.10. We do not need a fan in this room.

PRESENT TENSE—question form

1. Does she live in far rockaway?2. Do they enjoy their English lesson?3. Does that company buy much merchandise from us?4. Does it look like rain?5. Does he drive to Washington once a week?6. Does the class meet on the tenth floor?7. Does he seem to be very busy?8. Does this book belong to her?9. Do you like New York?10. Do you speak French well?

PRESENT TENSE—question form—continued

1. does2. do3. does4. do5. do6. does7. do8. does9. do10. does

PRESENT TENSE—question form—continued

1. Where do they live?2. What time the lessons begin?

3. What they get home every night?4. How well she speak French?5. How much the books cost?6. How they travel?7. How often he come here?8. How she feel today?9. Why she want to learn English?10. Where they meet every morning?

ADJECTIVES—ADVERBS

1. He always does his homework carefully.2. He is a very careful student.3. Come quickly. We need your help.4. You should drive more slowly along this road.5. The old man walks very slowly.6. Helen is a very slow student.7. Her brother on the other hand, learns rapidly.8. Mr. Gonzales has a permanent visa.9. He hopes to remain in this country permanently.10. This is an easy exercise.

ADJECTIVES—ADVERBS (good-well)

1. He does his work well.2. She plays the piano very well.3. He is a good student.4. This fountain pen does not work well.5. Our lesson today was very well.6. These exercises are very good for us.7. I was sick for a few days but now I am good again.8. How do you feel? Very well, thank you.9. This new pen writes well.10. It is really a very good pen.

MUCH—MANY

1. He smokes many cigarettes.2. There are many large factories in this town.3. He spends many times on his English.4. This factory produces many different kinds of product.5. She spends much money on clothes.6. There is much oil in Venezuela.7. He has many friends in this school.8. There are many high mountains in that part of the country.9. There isn’t much milk in the pitcher.10. How many times do you spend on your English every day?

Verb TO BE—past tense (negative and question form)

1. (-) He was not an old friend of the family.(?) Was He an old friend of the family?

2. (-) Both doors were not closed.(?) Were both doors closed?

3. (-) The exercises were not easy to do.(?) Were the exercises easy to do?

4. (-) The man was not a stranger to her.(?) Was the man a stranger to her?

5. (-) It was not a pleasant day.(?) Was It a pleasant day?

6. (-) The sea was not very rough.(?) Was the sea very rough?

7. (-) He was not a tall man.(?) Was He a tall man?

8. (-) There were not many new words in the lesson.(?) Were there many new words in the lesson?

9. (-) John was not a good swimmer.(?) Was John a good swimmer?

10. (-) She was not a very intelligent girl.(?) Was she a very intelligent girl?

SIMPLE PAST TENSE— negative form

1. He did not prepare his lesson well.2. They did not tell us about it.3. He did not put the books on the table.4. They did not stay in Mexico City for two weeks.5. I did not see Helen yesterday.6. He did not plan his work well.7. The meeting did not last a long time.8. The book did not cost two dollars.9. The woman did not faint in the street.10. I did not know him very well.

SIMPLE PAST TENSE – question form

1. Did he prepare his lesson well?2. Did he give her many present?3. Did they stay in Europe all summer?4. Did she tell them all about her trip?5. Did he enter this class in February?6. Did they go by plane?7. Did he arrive home very late?8. Did they come to the party together?9. Did they know each other as children?10. Did he work in that firm for many years?

SIMPLE PAST TENSE – question form—continued

1. What time did he arrive?2. When did they sell their home?3. What time did the meeting begin?4. How much did the ticket cost?5. How did he pay for the car?6. How much did he invest in the stock market?7. In which row did they sit?8. In what language did he speak to them?9. How long did the meeting last?10. What time did it begin?

NEGATIVE AND QUESTION FORM—general review

1. a. They do not live in Brooklyn.b. Do they live in Brooklyn?c. Where do they live?

2. a. There are not twelve months in a year.b. Are there twelve months in a year?c. How many months in a year?

3. a. You may not smoke in the outer office.b. May you smoke in the outer office?c. Where you may smoke?

4. a. The plane did not arrive at ten o’clock.b. Did the plane arrive at ten o’clock?c. What time the planes arrive?

5. a. It is not six o’clock now.b. Is it six o’clock now?c. What time is it now?

6. a. He did not go to Chicago by plane.b. Did He go to Chicago by plane?c. By what he go to Chicago?

7. a. She must not leave at five o’clock.b. Must she leave at five o’clock?c. What time she must leave?

8. a. The two boys are not in Mr. Smith’s office.b. Are the two boys in Mr. Smith’s office?c. Where are the two boys?

9. a. The book did not cost five dollars.b. Did the book cost five dollars?c. How much did cost the book?

10. a. They do not live in Mexico now.b. Do they live in Mexico now?c. Where do they live now?

PAST TENSE OF IRREGULAR VERBS—Continued

1. left2. brought3. forgot4. became5. made6. lost, found7. fought8. rang9. took10. thought

POSITION OF INDIRECT OBJECT

1. He sent her several letters. 1. She gave the money to me.2. She brought me the books. 2. He sent many present to her.3. She sent them flowers. 3. Please hand that magazine to me.4. He told us the whole story. 4. Don’t tell the news yet to her.5. I gave her book. 5. He brought a box of candy to his sweetheart. 6. We wrote them several letters. 6. Don’t show these things to Grace.7. I took her the present. 7. He wrote a letter on Wednesday to me.8. He sold him his property. 8. She told the whole story to us.9. He gave each child a piece of the candy. 9. The teacher gives too much homework to us.10. Don’t show anyone these pictures. 10. You made a promise which you must keep to me.

RELATIVE PRONONUN—Who, Which

1. The boy who is with him is his son2. The chairs which arrived are not the right ones.3. Is this the book which you need?4. The book which I read last night was very interesting.5. She is the girl whom I saw at the party last night.6. This is the kind of exercise which I like best.7. Both trips which we took to Mexico were interesting. 8. The girls who are in my English class are all good students.9. The teacher whom I like best is Miss Smith.10. Our teacher, who is an American, naturally speaks English perfectly.

FUTURE TENSE

1. He’ll call you tomorrow.2. They’ll see us in the morning.3. I’ll give you that money tomorrow.4. She’ll help you with that work.5. Mary will clean off the table right away.6. The stores will close early today.

7. I’ll leave the tip.8. Helen will find the book which you need.9. You’ll spend a lot of money there.10. John will do well in that job.

FUTURE TENSE—verb TO BE

1. a. He was in the elementary class.b. He‘ll be in the elementary class.

2. a. She was our new teacher.b. She’ll be our new teacher.

3. a. Mr. Smith was in Chicago.b. Mr. Smith will be in Chicago.

4. a. They were both good students.b. They’ll be both good students.

5. a. That was your seat.b. That will be your seat.

6. a. There were two tables in the room.b. There will be two tables in the room.

7. a. We were very tired after the long drive.b. We ‘ll be very tired after the long drive.

8. a. I was glad to be here.b. I’ll be glad to be here.

9. a. He was angry with us.b. He’ll be angry with us.

10. a. The dog was happy to see you.b. The dog will be happy to see you.

FUTURE TENSE— negative form

1. They won’t arrive at three o’clock.2. We won’t tell John about it.3. I won’t be back in an hour.4. The weather won’t be cool tomorrow.5. He won’t be able to meet us later.6. These exercises won’t be easy for you.7. We won’t eat in the same restaurant again.8. You won’t get tired of the work.9. We won’t be there before Wednesday.10. He won’t do well in that job.

FUTURE TENSE— question form

1. a. Will they arrive on the Wednesday?b. When will they arrive?

2. a. Will he be back at three o’clock?b. What time will he be back?

3. a. Will the stores be open until six o’clock?b. What time will the stores be open?

4. a. Will it cost two dollars to fix the lamp?b. How much will it cost to fix the lamp?

5. a. Will the plant die because of lack of sunshine?b. Why will the plant die?

6. a. Will they spend two months in France?b. How long will they spend in France?

7. a. Will she meet us in Macy’s?b. Where will she meet us?

8. a. Will they pay their bill next week?b. When will they pay their bill?

9. a. Will the meeting begin at eight o’clock?b. What time will the meeting begin?

10. a. Will it last an hour?b. When will it last?

PREPOSITIONS

1. This book belongs to John.2. We all went by a walk to the park.3. We bought this car in August.4. We plan to trade it by a new one in the spring.5. We looked everywhere on the pen which John lost.6. John usually sits on this desk.7. I make many mistakes of spelling.8. The man walked quickly to the room and sat down.9. She spends a lot of time to her English.10. We read about the accident in the newspaper this morning.

INFINITIVES

1. It is too late to come at April’s party.2. He went there in order to buy something.3. I was glad to see you again.4. They want to eat some cake.5. I prefer to drink tea than milk.6. It is easy to you.7. She hopes to meet you again.8. I tried to finish my homework.9. It is hard for me to say good bye to you.10. He asked me to wait him.

IT TAKES, IT TOOK, IT WILL TAKE, Etc.

1. It took me ten minutes to walk to the station.2. It took me one hour to finish my exercise.

3. It took her only one year to learn speaks English well.4. It took me thirty minutes to write my composition.5. It took the train three hours to go around the mountain.6. It took them one year to finish the bridge.7. It took the cable two days to reach him.8. It takes us about fifteen minutes to walk to school every morning.9. It will take you an hour to get there.10. It will take her all afternoon to take to prepare the meal.

PAST TENSE OF IRREGULAR VERBS

1. fall—fell2. pay—paid3. shake—shook, say—said4. blow—blew5. throw—threw, hit—hit6. sleep—slept7. meet—met8. find—found, lose—lost9. wear—wore10. cut—cut, run—run

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

1. They are waiting for us on the corner now.2. The bus is stopping for us now.3. Listen! I think the telephone is ringing.4. I see that you are wearing your new suit today.5. Look! It is beginning to rain.6. Listen! Someone is knocking at the door.7. Please be quiet! The baby is sleeping.8. Look! The cat is trying to climb that tall tree.9. Helen is making good progress in her studies at present.10. The leaves are beginning to fall from the tree.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE—continued

1. Jones often goes out of town on business trips.2. Our class meets three times every week.3. Mr. Smith is teaching us at the present. He is substituting for Mr. Reese, who is our regular

teacher.4. At nine thirty every morning our school bell rings. Listen! I believe it is ringing now.5. John is taking his English lesson now. I believe that he always takes it at this hour.6. Listen! Someone is knocking at the door.7. John never comes to class on time.8. At present they are building many new highways in New York State.9. The wind always blows hard in this section of town.10. For the time being, while Mr. Jones is away, Mr. Smith is acting as manager of our department.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE— negative and question form

1. (-) The telephone is not ringing.(?) Is the telephone ringing?

2. (-) It is not beginning to rain.(?) Is it beginning to rain?

3. (-) The sky is not getting very dark.(?) Is the sky getting very dark?

4. (-) He is not working on the fourth floor at present.(?) Is He working on the fourth floor at present?

5. (-) The maid is not cleaning the room now.(?) Is the maid cleaning the room now?

6. (-) They are not taking a walk in the park.(?) Are they taking a walk in the park?

7. (-) They are not having lunch outside on the lawn.(?) Are they having lunch outside on the lawn?

8. (-) John is not doing well in his studies at present.(?) Is John doing well in his studies at present?

9. (-) They are not laughing at what you said.(?) Are they laughing at what you said?

10. (-) They are not traveling in Europe at present.(?) Are they traveling in Europe at present?

CONTRACTION

1. He didn’t come to the lesson yesterday.2. They can’t speak English well.3. She isn’t studying English at present.4. He isn’t a good student.5. They aren’t satisfied with their new apartment.6. He doesn’t appreciate your help.7. You mustn’t mention this to him. 8. She shouldn’t spend so much money on clothes.9. You aren’t the only person who feels that way about John.10. We weren’t pleased with the result of our examinations.

CONTRACTION—continued

1. He’s a good student.2. They’re waiting for us on the tenth floor.3. I’ll be back before noon.4. I’ve no time to see him tomorrow.5. It’s raining hard.6. She’ll surely finish the work today.7. We’re old friend.8. They’re planning to leave next week.

9. It’s almost three o’clock.10. The telephone’s ringing.

THE ARTICLES

1. The chair on which you are sitting is not comfortable.2. There is a pencil on the desk.3. There is a customer outside who wishes to see Mr. Smith.4. The customer whom Mr. Smith telephoned this morning is here now.5. I want to find a good book to read tonight.6. The book which I am reading now belongs to John.7. The book which gave me the greatest pleasure was “Les Miserables.”8. The good book is always pleasure for me.9. Have you a cigarette?10. The cigarette which john is smoking has a strange odor.

ARTICLES—continued

1. The fresh air is needed by all growing children.2. The air in this room is not fresh.3. The telephone rings very often in our office.4. I always get on a bus at the same corner every morning.5. Look! Helen is waving to us from across the street.6. The American women use much powder and lipstick.7. A tea will not keep you awake at night.8. However, a coffee seems to keep some people awake.9. The tea in this pot is very weak.10. The coffee which comes from Brazil is the best in the world.

ARTICLES—continued

1. He went to Chicago yesterday.2. When you go to Chicago, be sure to visit the stockyard.3. She works in the building on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 72nd St.4. New York City is the largest city in the United State.5. The traffic on the Madison Avenue is very heavy.6. Pittsburgh is the centre of steel industry of America.7. The Hudson River form the boundary between New York state and New Jersey.8. Soviet Union is rich the natural resources.9. On our trip to South America, we plan to stop off at Haiti and the Dominican Republic.10. Rumania has many oil fields but the oil is rather poor quality.

ARTICLES—continued

1. The chair in which you are sitting is not comfortable.2. The fire which destroyed the building started on the tenth floor.3. I bought a new hat yesterday. It has a wide brim and a narrow band. The salesman who sold it to

me said it was a new style from England.4. The boy took his book and put it into his brief-case.

5. I enjoyed a speech of Mr. Brown last night. He spoke about the situation in China.6. We all had a good time at the dance last night.7. The price of the gold is rising, but the price of the silver is falling.8. Much of the silver which we use in United States comes from Montana.9. The drinking water in New York City is quiet good.10. There are several new magazines on the table in the hall.

FUTURE SUBSTITUTES—going to

1. They are going to visit us next week-end.2. We are going to eat oat tonight.3. I am going to leave for Europe on Tuesday.4. They are going to wait for us after the show.5. We are going to get up early tomorrow morning and go fishing. 6. They are going to drive to California.7. We are going to Canada on our vacation.8. We are going to have an examination in mathematics tomorrow.9. They are going to Europe by plane.10. John is going to take Helen to the dance tonight.

GOING TO—(past tense use)

1. I was going to do it yesterday but was too busy.2. We were going to go swimming but the weather was too cold.3. I was going to spend the evening on my homework but fell asleep right after dinner.4. They were going to spend the whole year in Europe, but their money ran out.5. We were going to go by car but finally decided to go by plane.6. We were going to give her a big reception but then decided against it.7. They were going to get married in June but then waited until October.8. At first he was going to ask Sally to the dance, but finally he invited Jane.9. I was going to rewrite my exercises but didn’t have enough time.10. I was going to return your book to you today but left it at home.

FUTURE SUBSTITUTES—continued

1. When are you leaving for Europe? I understand that Mr. Smith is leaving next Saturday.2. My brother is coming to visit me next week.3. What time are you going to the movies tonight? John says that he is going at nine o’clock.4. Mr. Smith is sailing for France on the Queen Mary Saturday. 5. When is Mr. Smith coming to see you?6. John says that he is leaving for Chicago on the fifteenth.7. I am going to the seashore on my vacation.8. Mr. Jones is arriving on the Queen Mary Monday.9. Where are you going on your vacation? Is your wife going with you?10. Mr. Smith is leaving for Chicago in the morning.

SHORTENED ANSWER FORM

1. a. yes, I can 6. a. yes, he willb. no, I can’t b. no, he won’t

2. a. yes, I do 7. a. yes, I amb. no, I don’t b. no, I am not

3. a. yes, he does 8. a. yes, it isb. no, he doesn’t b. no, it isn’t

4. a. yes, she does 9. a. yes, it doesb. no, she doesn’t b. no, it doesn’t

5. a. yes, I will 10.a. yes, it isb. no, I won’t b. no, it isn’t

ADJECTIVES—Comparative Degree

1. He is younger than I am.2. Mr. Smith is much older than I expected.3. Chicago is bigger than Paris.4. This book is better than the last one we used.5. The weather this winter is worse than the weather last winter.6. This exercise is easier than the last one.7. This metal is more valuable than gold.8. Jane is more attractive than her sister.9. The weather today is warmer than the weather yesterday.10. John’s car was much more expensive than my car.

ADVERB—Comparative Degree

1. She speaks more rapidly than I.2. He prepares his homework more carefully than most students.3. She works harder than her sister.4. We stayed longer than we expected.5. Our troops fought more bravely than anyone expected.6. The time passed more quickly than I expected.7. The speaker spoke louder than was really necessary.8. They arrived sooner than we.9. We walk far than we planned.10. He goes there more often than I.

ADJECTIVES—Superlative Degree

1. Grace is the oldest girl in our class.2. This is the most expensive book which I own.3. George is the worst student in the class.4. The Herald is the most important newspaper in the town.5. New York City is the largest city in the world today.6. He is the most ambitious boy that I know.7. Helen was the most attractive girl at the party.8. She also wore the prettiest dress.9. She is the most intelligent person that I know.10. The story which you told was the funniest of all.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

1. They were eating in the restaurant on the corner when I saw them.2. It was raining when I left home.3. When you telephoned, I was having dinner.4. They were traveling in Europe when the war broke out.5. The baby was sleeping soundly when I went to wake him.6. He was just ordering breakfast when I went to his hotel room.7. I got sick while we were driving to Mexico.8. He was working in California when his father died.9. I was just taking a nap when you called.10. She was talking with Mr. Smith when I saw her in the hall.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE—continued

1. a. I studied very hard last night.b. I was studying last night when you called me on the phone.

2. a. While I was going home last night, I saw a dreadful accident.b. I went home last night by bus.

3. a. We drove to Philadelphia last Sunday.b. We were driving at about forty miles an hour when the accident happened.

4. a. We were our dinner when you phoned.b. We had our dinner in Child’s restaurant last night.

5. a. While I was coming to work this morning, I met an old friend.b. I came to work on the bus this morning.

6. a. The wind was hard when I came to work this morning.b. The wind blew hard this morning.

7. a. It was rain hard last night.b. It was raining hard when I left the office at five o’clock.

8. a. The sun was shining brightly when I got up this morning.b. The sun shined brightly this morning.

9. a. At seven o’clock, when you telephoned, I was reading the newspaper.b. I read two books last week.

10. a. I was sleeping soundly when the phone rang.b. I slept soundly last night.

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE—continued

1. As I walked home yesterday, I met a beggar who asking me for some money.2. It was rain hard when I left home this morning.3. John fell and hurt himself when he rode his bicycle yesterday.4. At five o’clock, when I called at the Smith’s home, they were having dinner.5. When the world war broke out, John was living in Switzerland.6. We were sitting on our front porch when Mr. Smith drove up in his new car.7. As Mary was getting off the bus, she slipped and broke her leg.8. Smith was driving at about forty miles an hour when the accident happened.9. Your telegram came just as I left my home.10. Last night, just as we were leaving for the movies, some friends called on us.

FUTURE CONTINUOUS TENSE

1. If you come at noon, we will be eating lunch.2. At this time next month, we will be traveling in South America.3. At ten o’clock tomorrow morning, I will be having my music lesson.4. I will be waiting on the corner for you t the usual time tomorrow morning.5. If you call her at six, she probably will be practicing the piano.6. It probably will be raining when you get back.7. If you come before six, I will be working in my garden.8. Tomorrow afternoon at this time, we will be flying over the Caribbean.9. Don’t call him after seven. He will be watching his favorite television program.10. Don’t call her now. She will be taking her usual afternoon nap.

ALSO, TOO, EITHER

1. Mary doesn’t like to study in our group either.2. John doesn’t like to play tennis either.3. They weren’t wants to move to the suburbs either.4. He won’t come either.5. He doesn’t eat in that restaurant either.6. We can’t play baseball either.7. He doesn’t like American food either.8. She isn’t able to hear him either.9. They don’t like to listen to the radio either.10. Mr. Johnson isn’t an Englishman either.

SOME, ANY

1. There aren’t any extra chairs in the next room.2. We didn’t see any good shows in New York.3. He didn’t make any mistakes in spelling.4. They haven’t any pretty dresses in that store.5. The teacher didn’t teach us any important rules of grammar.6. We didn’t learn any new words in class yesterday.7. There aren’t any flowers in the yellow vase.8. There aren’t any rich men in this town.9. We haven’t any good neighbors.10. Don’t give me any coffee.

SOME, ANY—continued

1. I haven’t any money with me.2. Please give me some more coffee.3. I’m sorry, but there isn’t any more coffee.4. The baby is asleep. Please don’t make any noise.5. We need some oranges for breakfast.6. I’m sorry but I didn’t have any time to prepare my lessons last night.7. There aren’t any seats available.

8. He never makes some mistakes in spelling.9. I wanted to buy some fresh eggs, but there weren’t any in the store.10. I didn’t have any stamps, so I went to the post office to buy.

SOMEONE, ANYONE, Etc.

1. He didn’t tell us anything about his trip.2. There isn’t anyone at the door.3. You didn’t leave anything on the hall table.4. He won’t bring anyone with us.5. I didn’t lose the book anywhere on Fifth Avenue.6. There isn’t anybody in the next room.7. She didn’t go anywhere last night with Mr. Smith.8. He hasn’t anything important to say to you.9. He doesn’t know anything about it.10. There isn’t anything the matter with the child.

POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS

1. This pen is mine.2. These seats are ours.3. This umbrella is hers.4. These pencils are yours.5. That fountain pen is mine.6. That overcoat is his.7. These cigarettes seems to be yours, they are not mine.8. I believe this pen is hers, it is not mine.9. Is this notebook yours or John’s?10. Is this package of cigarettes yours or William’s?

POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS—continued

1. That notebook is hers.2. That umbrella is mine.3. I’m sure this pen is Mary’s.4. No, it is Mr. Smith’s.5. These magazines are theirs.6. These pencils are ours.7. These books are theirs.8. This book doesn’t mine.9. This pen is his.10. I think this desk is Mrs. Jones.

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES –POSSESSIVE PRONOUN

1. William lost his pen. Will you please lend him his.2. I was on time for my class, but Helen was late for hers.3. They have their methods of travel and we have ours.4. We naturally prefer our methods, and they naturally prefer theirs.

5. I found my notebook, but John couldn’t find his.6. They think that their home is the prettiest on the block, and we think ours is.7. I left my pen at home. May I borrow yours for a moment?8. He drives to work in his car, and she drives to work in hers.9. Tell William not to forget to bring his tennis racquet, and don’t forget to bring mine.10. They swim in their pool and we swim in ours.

REFLEXIVE PRONOUN

1. The little girl hurt herself when she fell.2. We protect ourselves from the rain with an umbrella.3. The girl taught herself to sew.4. Both boys taught themselves to swim.5. We all enjoyed ourselves at the concert last night.6. The children amuse himself with the kitten.7. The policeman shot himself by accident.8. Did you enjoy yourself at the party last night?9. You will out yourself with that knife if you are not careful.10. I once cut myself badly with the same knife.

REFLEXIVE PRONOUN—continued

1. John himself will make all the reparation for the trip.2. I myself will have little to do.3. Helen said that she herself saw the man enter the office.4. The policeman himself shot the thief.5. We ourselves made the first offer to buy the business.6. The President himself will deliver the principal address.7. She says that she herself will be responsible for the debt.8. I myself refused to take part in the matter.9. The boys themselves will cut the grass once a week.10. The captain himself led the attack against the enemy.