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2 the dasting
3your home work
4a phone call
6 tea
7 a special dish
8the washing up
9the shopping
10a cake

1. Tom is reading a newspaper now. (The correct answer is option b) is reading)

Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is happening in the present moment. In English, when we describe an action that is happening right now, we use the present continuous tense. In this case, Tom is currently in the process of reading a newspaper, so we use the form "is reading."

2. The Romans came to Britain in 54 BC. (The correct answer is option a) came)

Explanation: This sentence describes an action that happened in the past. In English, when we talk about a specific event or action that occurred at a particular moment in the past, we use the simple past tense. In this case, the Romans came to Britain in 54 BC, so we use the past form "came."

3. Bill is going to the club with friends tomorrow. (The correct answer is option a) Is going)

Explanation: This sentence describes a future plan or arrangement. In English, when we talk about something that is planned or scheduled to happen in the future, we use the present continuous tense. In this case, Bill has made plans to go to the club with friends tomorrow, so we use the form "is going."

4. Bob, look! The mail is being delivered. (The correct answer is option d) is delivering)

Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In English, when we want to emphasize that an action is currently in progress, we can use the present continuous tense. In this case, the mail is currently in the process of being delivered, so we use the form "is delivering."

5. My brother is only 6, but he can already play the piano. (The correct answer is option d) can)

Explanation: This sentence talks about an ability or skill that someone possesses. In English, when we want to express someone's ability to do something, we use the modal verb "can." In this case, despite being only 6 years old, my brother has the ability to play the piano.

6. At first, you have to fill in the application form. (The correct answer is option b) fill in)

Explanation: This sentence describes a process or task that needs to be completed. In English, when we want to describe the action of completing a form or providing necessary information, we use the phrasal verb "fill in." In this case, the task is to complete the application form.

7. His essay is very good. It deserves the top mark, I believe. (The correct answer is option b) deserves)

Explanation: This sentence talks about the quality of an essay. In English, when we want to express that something has earned or merits a certain evaluation or judgment, we use the verb "deserves." In this case, the essay is of such high quality that it merits the top mark.

8. I don't think anybody can help me in this situation, but I can try. (The correct answer is option c) can)

Explanation: This sentence talks about the ability of someone to attempt something. In English, when we want to express our own ability or willingness to do something, we use the modal verb "can." In this case, I believe that nobody else can help me, but I can at least try to solve the situation.

1. Put into the plural:
7. A sheep gives wool.
- Sheep give wool.

When we want to make a singular noun plural, we usually add an "s" to the end of the noun. In this case, "sheep" is already plural, so we don't need to change it.

8. This is my book.
- These are my books.

To change "this" to its plural form, we use "these." And to change "book" to its plural form, we add an "s" to the end of the noun.

9. I am busy today.
- We are busy today.

To change "I" to its plural form, we use "we."

2. Put into the singular:
7. Oranges are good to eat.
- An orange is good to eat.

To change "oranges" to its singular form, we use "an" instead of "are." And "orange" remains unchanged.

8. Classrooms have boards.
- A classroom has a board.

To change "classrooms" to its singular form, we use "a" instead of "have." And "classroom" remains unchanged.

9. Schools are large buildings.
- A school is a large building.

To change "schools" to its singular form, we use "a" instead of "are." And "school" remains unchanged.

3. Add a, an, the where necessary:
7. ... book which gave me the greatest pleasure was "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy.
- The book which gave me the greatest pleasure was "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy.

Here, we add "the" before "book" because it refers to a specific book.

8. I must buy ... new bag.
- I must buy a new bag.

To express the idea of buying "one of many," we use "a" before "new bag."

9. ... new bag which I bought yesterday is made of leather.
- The new bag which I bought yesterday is made of leather.

Again, we add "the" before "new bag" because it refers to a specific bag.

4. Fill in some or any, somebody or anybody, something or anything:
11. I am too tired to do ... now.
- I am too tired to do anything now.

Here, we use "anything" to express an idea of doing something without specificity.

12. It was impossible to see ... in the darkness.
- It was impossible to see anything in the darkness.

Similar to the previous sentence, we use "anything" to express an idea of seeing something without specifying what it is.

13. Could you give me ... books on English History?
- Could you give me some books on English History?

In this case, we use "some" to refer to an indefinite quantity of books.

14. Shall I give you ... more cake?
- Shall I give you some more cake?

Again, we use "some" to refer to an indefinite quantity of cake.

15. I wonder if she knows ... of these people. She said she didn’t know ...
- I wonder if she knows any of these people. She said she didn't know anybody.

Here, we use "any" to refer to an indefinite quantity of people, and "anybody" to express the idea of not knowing anyone.

7. Change the following sentences according to the pattern:
Mary is taller than John.
- Mary is as tall as John.
- Mary is not as tall as John.

To change the sentence to the pattern, we replace "taller" with "as tall" and "not so tall."

11. My pencil is ... (sharp) ... yours.
- My pencil is as sharp as yours.

To compare the sharpness of the pencils, we use "as...as" construction.

12. Your anecdote is ... (funny) ... his.
- Your anecdote is funnier than his.

To compare the funniness of the anecdotes, we use the comparative form "funnier."

13. The weather this summer... (bad) ... the weather last summer.
- The weather this summer is worse than the weather last summer.

To compare the badness of the weather, we use the comparative form "worse."

14. This contract is ... (satisfactory) ... the last one.
- This contract is more satisfactory than the last one.

To compare the satisfaction level of the contracts, we use the comparative form "more satisfactory."

15. Mary’s dress is ... (long) ... her sister’s.
- Mary's dress is longer than her sister's.

To compare the length of the dresses, we use the comparative form "longer."

8. Read the following sentences with the given adverb:
7. My mother goes for a walk on Sunday. (often)
- My mother often goes for a walk on Sunday.

To indicate the frequency of the action, we add the adverb "often" before the verb.

8. The trams are full in the town. (usually)
- The trams are usually full in the town.

To indicate the usual occurrence of the situation, we add the adverb "usually" before the verb.

9. The student on my left makes mistakes. (always)
- The student on my left always makes mistakes.

To indicate the consistency of the action, we add the adverb "always" before the verb.

11. Insert some, any, one, ones as required:
7. I want some oranges. Give me this big ... .
- I want some oranges. Give me this big one.

To refer to a specific orange, we use the pronoun "one."

8. We have ... new shirts on sale today. Do you want to buy ... ? This green ... is very nice.
- We have some new shirts on sale today. Do you want to buy any? This green one is very nice.

To refer to an indefinite quantity of shirts, we use "some" before the noun. And to refer to a specific shirt, we use the pronoun "one."

9. Don’t make ... noise; he wants to get ... sleep.
- Don't make any noise; he wants to get some sleep.

To refer to an indefinite quantity of noise, we use "any" before the noun. And to refer to an indefinite quantity of sleep, we use "some" before the noun.