ELITE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

ASSIGNMENT

2019 MAY SEMESTER

SUBJECT CODE: ESP 1000

SUBJECT TITLE: BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR

LECTURE NAME: MS GRAMMAR

LEVEL: CERTIFICATE

STUDENT NAME: WONG XIAOQI

STUDENT ID: CIE 202593LF

PROGRAMME: CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH

Match the if-clauses in the box with the main clauses below. Write two sentences for

each pair of clauses. (8marks)

a) you’ll do well in your exams

(i) you’ll do well in your exam if you work hard.

(ii) If you work hard, you’ll do well in your exams.

b) we’ll be late

(i) if we don’t leave now, we’ll be late.

(ii) we’ll be late if we don’t leave now.

c) I won’t be able to read your story

(i) if you don’t write neatly, I won’t be able to read your story .

(ii) I won’t be able to read your story if you don’t write neatly.

d) we’ll choose a different movie

(i) we’ll choose a different movie if you don’t want to see this movie.

(ii) If you don’t want to see this movie, we’ll choose a different movie

e) the plants will die

(i) the plants will die if they get no water.

(ii) If they get no water, the plants will die.

f) we’ll finish the job more quickly

(i) we’ll finish the job more quickly if we all work together.

(ii) If we all work together, we’ll finish the job more quickly.

g) I’ll tell you what happened

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(i) I’ll tell you what happened if I need help.

(ii) if I need help , I’ll tell you what happened

h) I’ll ask Mom and Dad

(i) I’ll ask Mom and Dad if you let me explain.

(ii) if you let me explain ,I’ll ask Mom and Dad.

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2. Tell whether each sentences below is a declarative sentences, an interrogative

sentence, an exclamatory sentences or an imperative sentences. (7 marks)

a) Where is my bike? (Interrogative sentence)

b) What a lovely dog! (Exclamatory sentences)

c) It’s snowing again today.( Declarative sentences)

d) Please show me that pair of black shoes. (Imperative sentences)

e) Can Anna come out to play? (Interrogative sentence)

f) Do your homework now. (Imperative sentences)

g) What tine is it? (Interrogative sentence)

h) Pass me the orange juice, please. (Imperative sentences)

i) On weekend, I often go fishing with Dad.( Declarative sentences)

j) Can your little brother read? (Interrogative sentence)

k) Speak in a loud, clear voice. (Imperative sentences)

l) That was a fantastic game! (Exclamatory sentences)

m) What fun this is! (Exclamatory sentences)

n) Jamal really like horses. (Declarative sentences)

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3. Complete each sentences by using a preposition from the boss.

a) We baked a cake for Mom’s birthday.

b) All the boys went swimming except Tom.

c) Can I come with you to the beach?

d) Most of the children in my class like computer games.

e) Stir sauce with a wooden spoon.

f) Would you like rice instead of pasta?

g) How many pounds of hamburger did you buy?

h) Dad is good at everything except cooking.

i) Children, what would you like for dinner?

j) Who’s the lady with the long blonde hair?

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