Lesson 40: Using plural of compound nouns.

Exercise A Directions: Give the plural form of the underlined noun below. Use them in a sentence. 1. We decided to pass the North Expressway to avoid the traffic. 2. The construction of the flyover has helped lessen the traffic congestion problem in Metro Manila. 3. That skyscraper looks like a mushroom from above when riding on an airplane. 4. You can see different plants and animals around the farm house. 5. Let us conserve our forest to give home to the wildlife. 6. My mother-in-law loves to cook nutritious food. 7. I would like to talk with you, said the officer-in-charge. 8. He was accused of libel for using poison pen in his report. 9. The passer-by was attracted to the beautiful scenery along the way. 10. My sister works as a baby-sitter in Singapore. Exercise B Directions: Give the plural form of the underlined noun below. Use them in a sentence. Write your answer on the blank. 1. Many of them admired the fascinating beauty of the light house during night time. _____________________________________________________________________ 2. The fairy godmother turned the rugged Ella into a beautiful princess. _____________________________________________________________________ 3. You have to drive carefully in a highway to avoid accident. _____________________________________________________________________ 4. The commander-in-chief campaigns for peace and order in the entire place. _____________________________________________________________________ 5. It is necessary that every classroom must be properly cleaned and arranged. _____________________________________________________________________ 6. There should be a visible landmark for the tourist to see. _____________________________________________________________________ 7. We have to collect eggshell for the project. _____________________________________________________________________ 8. The chief commanded his men to report to their headquarters. _____________________________________________________________________ 9. That girl is beautiful. She can be a beauty queen. _____________________________________________________________________ 10. Rolinda waited for the school bus to come. _____________________________________________________________________

Lesson 41: Using gerunds

Exercise A
Directions: Complete the following sentence with appropriate gerunds used as a subject or object of the sentence. Choose your answer from the word list.

watching writing coordinating

playing helping driving

carrying dribbling visiting

talking biking

1. It is very stressful ____________________ the whole week. 2. Charlita likes ____________ piano as a hobby. 3. ______________ the children running after one another on the playground makes me feel good. 4. Rona started ________________ her mother when she was in grade one. 5. ____________ heavy load tired him too much that he could no longer watch his favorite TV show. 6. _______________ with the other members of the organization is the best move to do. 7. _______________ a car most of the time developed my sense of direction. 8. The athletes practice _________________ the ball early in the morning everyday. 9. Instead of going to the movie I end-up ________________ a friend in the neighborhood. 10. I really dont like __________________________ to a stranger.

Lesson 41: Using gerunds

Exercise B Directions: Complete the following sentence with appropriate gerunds used as a subject or object of the sentence. Choose your answer from the word list.

discovering waiting watching

saying doing relaxing

showing cooking attending

lying taking observing

1. ______________ for somebody without assurance is the worst thing to do. 2. I would like ____________ nutritious food everyday. 3. ____________ lots of works hindered me to communicate with my friends from distance places. 4. ________________ my daily prayer has helped lighten my heart and uplift my spirit. 5. Elmie likes ______________ pictures of beautiful sceneries. 6. Merla loves _________________ her favorite cartoon program. 7. Some people prefer _____________ on the beach on weekends. 8. _____________________ on green grasses allowed me to have a close contact with nature. 9. ______________ new ideas gave him honor and pride. 10. ______________ respect and obedience to elderly are virtues that need to be put into practice.

Lesson 42: Using nouns that are plural in form but singular in meaning.
Directions: Go over the following sentences. Complete the sentence by using the correct verb inside the circle.

provides breaks occurs has develops plaques leads becomes

1. Home Economics ________ the life skills of the pupils. 2. The Philippines __________ plenty of historical places and tourist spots. 3. Mathematics _________ much of her time. 4. The calisthenics ________ the most popular fitness activities for health conscious individuals. 5. Acrobatics ___________ improved the physical aspect of the human life. 6. The Netherlands ______________ aids to other countries of the world. 7. Tuberculosis _____________ all over the country today 8. The United State of America ___________________ the world in terms of business enterprise. 9. Physics ___________________ easy when you take interest on it. 10. Mumps ______________ during rainy days.