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(From the
Telephone Conversation
by Wole Soyinka)
I. VOCABULARY
Worksheet
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Choices:
telephone
pressurized
dumbfound

reasonable
pipped
beg

indifferent
stench
considerate

premises
rancid
emphasis

confession
omnibus
revelation

transmission
squelch
plain

accent

clinical

crushing

impersonal

rapidly

wavelength

afterthought

passport

spectroscope

fancy

mouthpiece

brunette

palm
plea

sole

peroxide

blonde

raven

thunderclap

II. SENTENCE STRUCTURE Worksheet:

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Simple Sentences

Exercise 2.0 Identify the subject and predicate in these simple sentences. Circle the simple subject
and underline the simple predicate.
1. My best friend in the whole world is coming over to my house to visit me this afternoon.
2. Three beautiful little kittens looked up at me from inside a box of old clothes.
3. At the stroke of midnight, the carriage turned into a huge orange pumpkin.
4. A really friendly old man with long white whiskers lives in the apartment above my aunts and
uncles apartment.
5. Several of her favorite romantic love songs were playing on the radio that afternoon in the park.

Exercise 2.1 Identify the subject and predicate in these simple sentences. Circle the simple subject
and underline the simple predicate.
1. Who can tell me the answer to the question about the Civil War?
2. The boy in the third row explained the role of slavery in the Civil War.
3. Several of the students were thinking about the final examinations in the history course.
4. Which of the following words in this list have been misspelled?
5. Did Mary have time to call her brother this morning?

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Exercise 2.2 Identify the subject and predicate in these simple sentences. Circle the simple subject
and underline the simple predicate.
1. Three years ago my baby sister was born on the first day of January.
2. Put your dirty clothes in the basket in the upstairs bathroom, please.
3. The older boys were given a chance to buy raffle tickets after the meeting.
4. Most of the time my classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.
5. The shiny yellow toy was easily caught by the eager collie puppy.

Exercise 2.3 Identify the subject and predicate in these simple sentences. Circle the nouns in the
subject and underline the simple predicate.
1. You and I know the names of these kinds of flowers.
2. Frisky squirrels, tiny, jewel-like hummingbirds, white-tailed deer, quick little wild bunnies, and small
black voles were hiding in the garden.
3. Barbara Kingsolver and Amy Tan are two of my sisters favorite novelists.
4. Every six weeks or so, her next-door neighbors, younger cousins, and grade school classmates
came over to her house for a little tea party.
5. Are the violinists and the cellists ready to begin playing the nocturne yet?

Exercise 2.4 Identify the subject and predicate in these simple sentences. Circle the simple subject
and underline the compound simple predicate.
1. The telephone on the principals desk rang and rang and then suddenly stopped ringing.
2. Who is coming to the party and bringing the ice cream?
3. Several of the trees at the arboretum had leafed out already and were looking very full and
beautiful.
4. The man in the brown raincoat slipped quietly around the corner and hid in a dark doorway.
5. Wash and dry your hair first thing in the morning.

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Exercise 2.5 Identify the subject and the predicate in these simple sentences. Circle the noun parts of
the compound subject and underline the verb parts of the compound predicate.
1. A belted kingfisher, a robin, and a red cardinal sat on the tree branch for a few seconds and then
flew away.
2. Did the math teacher and the history teacher look in the lunchroom and check in the auditorium for
the missing books?
3. At the last minute, the melted marshmallows and the chocolate should be placed on the graham
cracker, held briefly over the campfire, and eaten immediately.
4. Bright yellow daisies, purple coneflowers, orange and red milkweed, and blue forget-me-nots grew
rapidly, bloomed beautifully, and reseeded themselves everywhere in her graveled garden path.
5. Will Mary, George, Jean, and Frances come forward, face the audience, and say a few words?

Exercise 2.6 Simple Present Cumulative Review Worksheet

Identify the subject and the predicate in these different types of simple sentences. Circle the noun (or
compound nouns) in the subject and underline the verb (or compound verbs) in the predicate.
1. Will you go to the store with me to buy some groceries?
2. According to the nutrition magazine, watermelon and tomatoes contain major amounts of a
chemical called lycopene and are good for you.
3. Because of the wind and the rain, the trees danced back and forth, threw up their leafy arms, and
sang to the sky above.
4. Dont forget to take your vitamins in the morning with a full glass of water.
5. The tennis ball was served across the net, hit back and forth several times, and then dropped in the
mud puddle at the back of the court.
6. Have you brushed your teeth, combed your hair, and eaten your breakfast yet?
7. Marianne laughed heartily, crossed her eyes like a crazy person, and stuck her tongue out at me.
8. Place the pens, pencils, erasers, and pads of paper in the top drawer of your desk.
9. His favorite rock group had a new CD for sale at the record store on Main Street.
10. Didnt she love to eat pizza, ice cream, and brownies as a little girl?

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III. SENTENCE STRUCTURE Worksheet:

COMPOUND SENTENCE
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two complete ideas (called clauses) that
are related. These two clauses are usually connected in a compound sentence by a conjunction. The
coordinating conjunctions are "and", "but", "for", "or", "nor", "yet", or "so".
Example:
Batman is a hero. He is successful in catching the criminals in his city.
Batman is a hero, and he is successful in catching the criminals in his city.
OR
Batman is a hero, for he is successful in catching the criminals in his city.

Exercise 3.0 In the following exercises, turn the sentence pairs into single compound sentences,
each with a coordinating conjunction. You can rearrange or add words in the sentence to make it
sound better, but only if it's necessary.
1. The black dog has won many prizes. He doesn't know many tricks.
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2. She saw a cat run in front of her. She fell down while roller-skating.
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3. There was a meteor shower. The crew did not know how to avoid the meteors.
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4. I wanted to buy a baby Chihuahua. I started to save my money.
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5. Gillian did not like to read. She was not very good at it.
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6. Pam liked Wayne. Leena also liked Wayne.
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7. The little boy did not like going to school. He went anyway.
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8. You can cry like a baby. You can clean your room like an adult.
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9. She didn't want to play with Jill. She didn't want to play with Tim.
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10. Arleen could not play with that boy. Arleen could not play with that other boy.
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11. Let's go to the swimming pool. It's hot inside the house.
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12. I dont want to eat. I don't want to drink.
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13. I dont want to practice playing my violin. I dont want to disobey my mother.
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14. I want to own my own company. I want to pay all my workers a lot of money.
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15. I need to go to the store. I'm feeling too sick to drive.
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16. Rabbits make good pets. They dont make too much noise and they are clean.
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17. I want to go to the circus. I want to ride a pony.
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18. I didnt do my homework. My parents punished me.
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19. I have never visited Asia. I have never visited Africa.
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20. You can make a big poster. You can make a little clay statue.
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IV. SENTENCE STRUCTURE Worksheet
COMPLEX SENTENCE

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The complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more subordinating clauses.
The subordinate clause modifies a word in the main clause.
After Dan studies, he often watches television. (subordinate clause modifies watches)
This is the week when the Todds go on vacation. (subordinate clause modifies week)
After Ann made the salad, she set the table. (subordinate clause modifies set)

Exercise 4.0 Identifying Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences. Read the following sentences,
and indicate whether each is simple, compound, or complex.
Example: Im going to bed early because Im tired. complex
1. We rang the doorbell, but no one answered it. __________
2. I wrote Jane a letter while she was away at camp. __________
3. Have you seen Mr. Nelsons garden at the back of his house? __________
4. When Miss Jones entered the room, we all became quiet. __________
5. Susan likes chemistry, but she likes physics better. __________
6. Since weve lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year. __________
7. When Im tired , Im not good company for anyone. __________
8. Wandering aimlessly up the path, Mr. Cutter approached the house. __________
9. Susan sang a solo and accompanied herself on the piano. __________
10. When the rain began, we were playing tennis. __________
11. When Uncle Jack comes to town, we all have a good time. __________
12. I worked all morning, and then I relaxed in the afternoon. __________
13. Beth likes all seasons of the year, but she likes fall best. __________
14. On our trip we drove every afternoon until five oclock. __________
15. Dave began to feel better before the doctor arrived. __________
16. Whistling loudly, Ken walked past the cemetery. __________
17. How many states can you see from Lookout Mountain? __________
18. If you want your car really clean, let George wash it. __________
19. I must stay home until the man comes to repair the washing machine. __________
20. Our neighbors are going to Canada on their vacation, but we will take our vacation at home.
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V. SENTENCE STRUCTURE Worksheet

COMPOUND-COMPLEX SENTENCE

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A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more main clauses and one or more
subordinate clauses. It may help you to think of a compound-complex sentence as a compound
sentence plus a subordinate clause. Actually, the compound-complex sentences join two sentences,
at least one of which has a subordinate clause. The main clauses are joined by either a coordinating
conjunction or a semicolon.
Main Clause
Gina Knew

Subordinate Clause
that she would have to wait,

Main Clause
Carl was surprised

Subordinate Clause
when he was chosen;

Main Clause
but she didnt mind
Main Clause
he had never expected to win

Exercise 5.0 Analyzing Compound-Complex Sentences. Underline each main clause once and
each subordinate clause twice.
1. Pam knew where the park was, and she gave us directions.
2. After our team won, we decided to celebrate, so we led a parade through town.
3. When the committee met, witnesses testified about poor living conditions, and experts
suggested improvements.
4. Sharon has been studying piano since she was six years old, and she enjoys it.
5. Greg said that we should start without him, but we waited anyway.
6. The radio that you like is on sale, but it is still expensive.
7. The bookstore ordered the items that Tim requested, and he is waiting for them.
8. The mayor outlined his plane, which was very complicated, and then reporters asked
questions about it.
9. The sale items were so popular that they were gone in an hour, and the manager agreed
to order more.
10. Scientists have identified the agents that cause the disease, but they havent found a
cure for it.
11. The actor was nervous before he auditioned; he felt that he did well, though.
13. Vanessas sister is a computer programmer; she translates information into symbols
that the computer reads.
14. Since the rain stopped, the game can be resumed; our team is ahead.
15. High blood pressure is a serious condition that affects many people, and it should be
treated by a qualified physician.
Exercise 5.1 A Review of Sentences. Identifying the Kinds of Sentences. For each sentence,
write Simple, Compound, Complex, or Compound-Complex to show what kind it is.
1. These jogging shoes are canvas and suede. __________________________________
2. Can you fix the bell, or should I call the electrician? ___________________________
3. We picked the apples ourselves and baked a pie. ______________________________
4. The reporter asked if she could arrange an interview. ___________________________
5. People spend one third of their lives asleep. __________________________________
6. The mysterious burglary, which baffled the police for years, has finally been solved, and
justice will now be served. ______________________________________________
7. The union met with its members, and they accepted the contract.__________________
8. The rescue worker explained what the situation was. ____________________________
9. After the audience gave him an ovation. Lionel Ritchie sang two encores and then he left
the stage. ____________________________________________________________
10. As she presented the awards, the principal congratulated us. ____________________
VI. MORPHOLOGY Worksheets
PREFIXES & SUFFIXES
Exercise 6.0 Read the first sentence. Then add the correct negative prefix to the italicized word to
create a word that means the opposite of it. Please refer to your notebook for prefixes and meanings.

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Exercise 6.1 Can you complete each row? This first row has been done as an example. Please refer
to your notebook for prefixes and their meanings.

Exercise 6.2 Use the prefix in bold and the context of the sentence to help you decide the meaning of
the prefix in bold. Thats what belongs in the blank.
Example: If something is transparent, you can see through it.
1. An exit is a way ___________.
2. If something is superior, it ranks _____________ other things.
3. Language that is translated goes ______________ a process of being changed to another
language.
4. If a network interrupts a television program for an emergency message, it means the network
_____________ into the show.
5. A telephone enables you to speak to someone who is ___________ away.
6. If you circumnavigate the globe, you sail ____________ the world.
7. A submarine travels __________ the surface of the water.
8. To make progress is to move ____________.
9. When you inhale, you breathe air ____________.
10. If you receive a refund, you receive money ______________.
Exercise 6.3 Add the prefix to make a word that fits the context of the sentence.

Exercise 6.5 Use the meaning of the roots to determine the word that belongs in each blank.

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Exercise 6.6 Use the meaning of the roots to determine the word that belongs in each blank.

Exercise 6.7 Add the suffix to the base word. Remember that in some cases, the spelling of the
base word may change slightly when the suffix is added. Consult the dictionary if you are unsure of
the spelling. Example: explode + sion = explosion
1. normal + ly

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2. improve + ment

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3. read + able

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4. race + ial

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5. locate + tion

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6. space + ious

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7. blue + ish

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8. dream + ily

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9. bicycle + ist

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10. length + en

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11. king + dom

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12. rely + able

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13. hope + ful

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14. clue + less

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15. motor + ize

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Exercise 6.8 Use the meaning of the suffixes to help you fill the correct form of the italicized word in
each sentence. Write your answers on notebook paper.
Example: If a person has an allergy to peanuts, he or she is allergic to them.
1. The state or condition of arguing is called an ________________.
2. A body part that is full of cancer is described as _________________.
3. The condition of being governed is termed _________________.
4. A person who acts like a fool does things that are _________________.
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5. The quality of being punctual is called _________________.

6. The condition of violating the law is known as a _________________.
7. The condition of resisting something is termed _________________.
8. Something that is able to be predicted is _________________.
9. The quality of being sharp is _______________.
10. To make water pure is to _______________ it.
11. To do something in a gradual manner is to do it ________________.
12. The state of being a child is called _________________.
13. If you are without shoes, you are _________________.
14. The measurement system based on meters is called the ________________ system.
15. If you make a house more modern, you ________________ it.
16. The state of owning something is termed ________________.
17. To do something in a cheerful manner is to do it ________________.
19. If the sky is full of clouds, the sky is __________________.
20. The condition of being a movie star is known as ________________.
VIII. KERNEL SENTENCES

Exercise 7.0 Construct kernel sentences from the following sentences below.
Ex. The grade-7 Korean boy who has just started FIS speaks excellent in English.
Kernel:
1. The boy speaks.
2. The boy is Korean.
1. The huge black bird with long blue tail feathers is sitting on the branch of a big tree.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
2. The bus which was old broke down.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
3. Many parts of the Asian coastline were destroyed by the tsunami in 2004.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
4. John often comes late to class.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
5. My favorite hobbies are lying on the sofa and watching movies.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
6. Your father or your mother must come to the meeting.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
7. Our school basketball team lost their game of the season 75-68.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
8. She did my homework while my father cooked dinner.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
9. You can write on paper but using computer is better as it easily corrects your spellings.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
10. If it doesnt rain soon, the river will dry out.
Kernels: 1. _____________________________
2. _______________________________
Exercise 7.1 Add more ideas to the following kernels to construct a new sentence.
1. I want more.
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2. She is reading.
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3. I learned.
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4. It is funny.
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5. Do you mind?
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6. I speak the truth.
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7. Is it easy?
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8. Turn the lights off.
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9. Lets eat.
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10. I will go.
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VIII. TRANSACTIONAL & INTERACTIONAL
LANGUAGES Worksheet

Exercise 8.0 Picto-nalysis. Analyze the pictures and write whether the people are engaged in
transactional or interactional function of communication. Give reasons for your answer.

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IX. READING COMPREHENSION Worksheet

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