EES 24 5toA TP4

The Canterville Ghost

Chapter 1

Task 1
True, false or Doesn’t say
1) Hiram B. Otis believed in ghosts.
2) Washington could really good dance.
3) According to Lord Canterville, the ghost comes before someone dies.
4) Sir simon died in 1584.
5) The Otis family moved to Canterville chase in July.
6) Mrs Otis was an English woman.
7) Pinkerton’s famous stain cleaner could clean the bloodstain.
8) Lord Canterville’s aunt had been ill for years.
9) The library was bright.
10) Mrs Umney fainted after a great flash of lightning.

Task 2
The words in the sentences below are jumbled up. Your task is to form the correct sentences
and write them down. The first word is given for you. You have to use each word once. Do not
change the form of the words. Don’t use the book.
1) As, looked, as, englishwoman, just, english, an. Mrs otis … .
2) Dancing, famous, the, all, parties, fine, was, at, his, london, for. Washington … .
3) Young, cheshire, horseback, duke, the, on, saw, of, day, her. One … .
4) Or, over, black, flew, heads, twelve, their, down, ten, large, birds. Then … .
5) Country, this, has, weather, terrible! What … !

Task 3
Look for sentences in …
1) … simple present tense. (2 sentences)
2) … simple past tense. (2 sentences)
3) … simple future tense. (2 sentences)
4) … present perfect tense. (2 sentences)
5) … past continuous tense. (2 sentences)
6) … reported speech. (only one sentence)
7) … passive voice. (only one sentence)
Look for …
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 8) … imperative sentences. (2 sentences)
9) … sentences with “can”. (2 sentences)
10) … sentences with intensive word in it. (2 sentences)
11) … adjectives (5)
12) … adverbs of manner (5)
13) … the characters who are mentioned in this chapter

Task 4 - multiple-choice
Don’t use the book. Choose the correct answer.
1. Who did really see the ghost?
A. Mrs umney C. The Duchess of Bolton
B. Lord Canterville D. Lady Canterville

2. Why couldn’t lady canterville sleep well?

A. Because she saw the ghost. C. Because of the bloodstain in the
B. Because of all the noises at night. library.
D. Because she was ill.

3. What did virginia do in her free time?

A. She dated the duke. C. She read books.
B. She liked playing tricks. D. She rode a horse.

4. What was the weather like when the otis family arrived at canterville chase?
A. Storm clouds appeared in the sky. C. The sun was brightly shining.
B. It was lightning. D. It was a lovely july evening.

5. Where was the bloodstain?

A. On the floor near the fireplace. C. On the floor in the fireplace.
B. In the library near the window. D. In the library under the carpet.

6. What didn’t we know from Mrs Umney?

A. She couldn’t sleep for nights. C. She tried to clean up the bloodstain
B. Visitors came to see the bloodstain. before.
D. Sir Simon murdered his wife.

7. Who is the ghost?

A. Lady Eleanor. B. Sir Simon.
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C. The duchess of Bolton. D. We still don’t know it.

8. When did the storm begin?

A. After Washington cleaned up the stain
B. After Mrs Umney fainted.
C. Before the Otis arrived at Canterville chase.
D. When the Otis arrived at Canterville chase.

9. Which sentence is no correct?

A. Mrs Otis saw the bloodstain first from the family.
B. The Otis family wasn’t afraid of ghosts.
C. Mr Otis was a businessman.
D. Mrs Umney broke a cup.