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There Are Only Eleven Words in English
There Are Only Eleven Words in English
A very simple, easy, and colorful book about “parts of speech” and “verbals”.
A gift for teachers.
A guide for students.
The “Grammar Book” written according to modern teaching techniques.
BY
JAMIL AHMED NIZAMANI
M.A, B.ED, M.ED.
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CONTENTS
Sr. No. Topic Page
1. Introduction 1
2. The noun 3
3. The adjective 5
4. The pronoun 7
5. The verb 9
7. The adverb 11
8. The preposition 13
9. The conjunction 15
10. The interjection 17
11. The infinitive 19
12. The gerund 21
13. The participle 23
14. The sentence perspective 25
15. Exercise 12 36
16. Bibliography 37
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Introduction
Two main techniques have been used in this book. One is to relate the
words with the colors, and the other is to see the sentence with the perspective of the
kinds of the words. Every kind of the word has been given a particular color, the
word is written in that font color.
Terms more than one for the same thing causes confusion for the
learner. Terms just like “articles” and “determiners” for “adjectives” are also
exempted to avoid it. Even the terms “parts of speech” and “verbals” are not
mentioned.
Noun Blue
Adjective Dark Yellow
Pronoun Pink
Verb Red
Adverb Green
Preposition Gold
Conjunction Turquoise
Interjection Brown
Infinitive lime
Gerund Violet
Participle Orange
Not Mentioned Black
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The Noun
The Adjective
Exercise 2
Rewrite an adjective in dark yellow color in the following sentences.
The Pronoun
Exercise 3
Rewrite a pronoun in blue color in the following sentences.
The Verb
A Verb is a word used to say something about some person, place, or thing.
Exercise 4
Rewrite a verb in red color in the following sentences.
The Adverb
Exercise 5
Rewrite an adverb in green color in the following sentences.
121. Stand here.
122. The boy works hard.
123. The child slept soundly.
124. Wasted time never returns.
125. I had a letter from him lately.
126. This is a very sweet mango.
127. He frequently comes unprepared.
128. I am fully prepared.
129. He was too careless.
130. He tried again and again.
131. The results are out.
132. You speak too loudly.
133. He waited patiently at the station.
134. He soon went to Bangladesh.
135. His command was promptly obeyed.
136. He was too old and lived too far from school.
137. Some people traveled quite suddenly to America.
138. Religious freedom was very important.
139. Other people wanted a much better chance to earn living.
140. The United States offered people a fairly better life.
141. The journey to America was extremely difficult.
142. The weather seemed terribly cold.
143. Some passengers seemed somewhat excited.
144. The captain of the ship was completely content.
145. The ship docked fairly speedily.
146. The people were finally happy.
147. The sun was shining brightly.
148. Monkeys swung playfully from the trees.
149. Lions can hunt skillfully.
150. The passengers were incredibly quiet.
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The Preposition
A Preposition is a word used with a noun or a pronoun to show how the person or
thing denoted by the noun or pronoun stands in relation to something else.
Exercise 6
Rewrite a preposition in gold color in the following sentences.
151. He sat on a chair.
152. He walked to the end of the street.
153. The snake crawled into its hole.
154. I have eaten nothing since yesterday.
155. Besides his children, there were present his nephews and nieces.
156. It is hard to get access to him.
157. They were prohibited from entering the village.
158. He was afraid of telling the truth.
159. He is fond of swimming.
160. The book lies on the table.
161. Besides being fined, he was sentenced to a term of imprisonment.
162. He lives in Tando Allahyar. He lives at Unnar parah.
163. The sun peeked through a cloud.
164. The birds flew among the branches.
165. People were jogging around the track.
166. We gathered around him.
167. I put a table beside you.
168. She sat by the cottage door.
169. After a month he returned.
170. I came the day before yesterday.
171. He rules over vast empire.
172. She made grand preparations against his coming.
173. I have eaten nothing since yesterday.
174. He lived in Karachi for ten years.
175. Instead of talking, prove your worth by doing something.
176. The dolphin disappeared beneath the waves.
177. I‘d like you to trim my hair just below the ears.
178. The light switch was beyond the child’s reach.
179. He noticed two policemen coming towards him.
180. We climbed slowly up the hill.
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The conjunction
Exercise 7
Rewrite a conjunction in turquoise color in the following sentences.
181. He ran away because he was afraid.
182. He finished first though he began late.
183. He found his watch where he had left it.
184. You will pass if you work hard.
185. Since you say so I must believe it.
186. He will not pay unless he is compelled.
187. When I was younger I thought so.
188. I shall go whether you come or not.
189. While he found fault, he also praised.
190. You must work or starve.
191. He got malaria while traveling in Africa.
192. I can see his point, although, I have to say, I think he’s wrong.
193. As time passed, things seemed to get worse.
194. When I was younger, I thought so.
195. I would die before I lied.
196. I will stay until you return.
197. Give me to drink, else I will die of thirst.
198. He fled lest he should be killed.
199. He asked whether he might have a holiday.
200. We shall stay here till you return.
201. I heard that your brother is in London.
202. He deserved to succeed, for he worked hard.
203. He was sorry after he had done it.
204. He ran away, because he was afraid.
205. Neither a borrower, nor a lender be.
206. I heard a noise so I got out of bed and turned the light on.
207. It’s only a little shop and yet it always has such lovely decorations.
208. You need to know what rights you have and how to use them.
209. He was alright; only he was fatigued.
210. We shall go, but you will remain.
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The interjection
Exercise 8
Rewrite an interjection in brown color in the following sentences.
The infinitive
The verb that is not limited to the person and number is called infinite verb, because
it has no subject. It is simply called an infinitive. An infinitive is a noun with a
certain features of verb. An infinitive is a Verb-Noun.
Note: After certain verbs (bid, let, make, need, dare, see, hear), we use the infinitive
without to. The infinitive without to is also used after the verbs shall; will; do; did;
should; would; may; might; and the verbs must and can, could.
The infinitive without to is also used after had better, had rather, would rather,
sooner than, rather than.
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Exercise 9
Rewrite an infinitive in violet color in the following sentences.
239. To err is human.
240. They always try to find fault with me.
241. Let him sit there.
242. Make him stand.
243. I do not mean to read.
244. The boys are anxious to learn.
245. Everybody wishes to enjoy life.
246. It is delightful to hear the sound of the sea.
247. I am not afraid to speak the truth.
248. My desire is to see you again.
249. This medicine is pleasant to take.
250. The boys are anxious to learn.
251. He is too ill to do any work.
252. I do not mean to read.
253. Her greatest pleasure is to sing.
254. His custom is to ride daily.
255. The speaker is about to begin.
256. This is not the time to play.
257. You will have cause to repent.
258. Let us pray.
259. He was quick to see the point.
260. Every body wishes to enjoy life.
261. I would rather die than suffer so.
262. You need not do it.
263. There was nothing for it to fight.
264. He has the power to concentrate his thoughts.
265. My desire is to see you again.
266. Can you hope to count the stars?
267. To tell the truth, I quite forgot my promise.
268. He is slow to forgive.
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The gerund
A gerund is that form of the verb which ends in –ing, and has the force of a noun
and a verb. It is used as a noun.
Exercise 10
Rewrite a gerund in violet color in the following sentences.
The Participle
Exercise 11
Rewrite a participle in orange color in the following sentences.
All words are written in their respective colors in the following sentences.
Exercise 12
Rewrite all words in the sentences given in previous 11 exercises in their
respective colors.
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Bibliography
McGraw-Hill,
Language Arts,
2001 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill,
Grade 3.
McGraw-Hill,
Language Arts,
2001 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill,
Grade 5.