Grammar - Autumn Exam - First Sitting 20222023

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(Combine and rewrite, using an adverbial clause of concession and an adjective clause) 3. “How can we achieve gender equality?” “How can we decrease female graduate students” unemployment?” Policy makers in the ministry of higher education were concerned about this. (Combine, using two noun clauses) 4, Ichecked my boots and skis, | jumped on the ski lit. I didn’t know this: I had forgotten my goggles. (Combine, using an adverbial clause of time, a participial phrase and a noun clause) “The rain began with the first drumbeat, Only the band members stayed reasonably dry. They were wearing rain gear. Everyone else at the parade, spectators and marchers alike, got wet. (Combine using, an adverbial clause of time, an adjective cluuse and an adverbial clause of 5 contrast) S81 RS MON cit ae yp vooncox fe] 6. Nobody knew this: “where should they go?” They asked some random people for directions. (Combine using, an abridged noun clause and a conjunctive adverb) 7. 1.can’t find a room. I can sleep in this room for the next couple of days. I asked my sister: “could you host me during this period?” (Combine using, an abridged adjective clause, a coordinate conjunet n and a noun clause) 8. Paul is very sensitive and intuitive. He gets me in a very special way. I really appreciate (Combine using, an adverbial clause of result and an adjective clause) 9. We should be prepared for this: “What will the protests be about?” This is crucial. (Combine using, an infinitive phrase and a noun clause) 10. I don’t know the time. My father will come from South Aftica. I haven't seen him for years. (Combine using, two adjective clauses) 11, Sarah rented the latest thriller film. She prefers watching romantic films. She enjoyed very much. (Combine using, an adverbial clause of concession, an infini conjunction) phrase and a coordinate 12, Mary was frightened by the jury’s questions to her. The audience, however, applauded her. This encouraged her: - (Combine using, a parti al phrase and an adjective clause) 13. “What time did the flight arrive?” “What type of ticket did you buy?” My boss was eager to know this. (Combine, using two noun clauses and a correlative conjunction) 14. The symbolism was almost too much for a single football match. In this match, a former colonial power defended its title against a country. It once occupied this country. (Combine using, an adjective clause and a partis al phrase) 15. I showed my classmates my writing. They laughed and said: “It’s full of mistakes; you have to rewrite it.” (Combine using, an adverbial clause of time and two noun clauses) 16. Susan was not satisfied with her wedding dress. It was offered to her by her father. She wore it anyway. + (Combine using, an adverbial clause of concession and a participial phrase) Pye! pc RYE ag potest aos Oe a ae ‘Ria Sent gout anwar ma SECTION Il: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Read the following passage carefully, and answer the questions below. Text: (2) When the first miners and hunters returned from the Rocky Mountains, they brought back such marvellous tales of natural beauty that a group of scientists decided it would be interesting, to test the truth of their stories. 2) These sceptical scientists, who had visited the Rockies in 1870, wrote reports that sounded more like fiction than fact. (3) They described a mountain made entirely of black glass and rivers of ice that were magnificent deep canyons, towering white waterfalls and great caves far beneath the earth. (4) One night, as the members of the party rested around their campfire, they discussed ways of preserving these magnificent natural scenes. (5) It was finally and enthusiastically agreed that the whole area should be set aside as a great national park so that all people could enjoy it. (6) This suggestion was accepted by the federal government, anid two years later, the Yellowstone National park came into being. Questions: a. [dentify the type of clause(s) and/or phrases(s) in sentence (1) and state the function(s). b.What type of sentence is (1)? Justify your answer. Identify the type of clause(s) and/or phrases(s) in sentence (2) and state the function(s).

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