Periyar University 2009-1st Sem B.A English , ember/ember gram and usage - Question Paper

part - A

ans ALL ques..

1. (a) Identify the kinds of noun in the subsequent : [marks 2]

(i) Gold is a precious metal.

(ii) Unity is strength.

(b) provide the plural form of : [marks 2]

(i) radio

(ii) loaf

(iii) goose

(iv) deer.

(c) Identify the form of Gender : [marks 2]

(i) lioness

(ii) prince

(iii) doctor

(iv) chair.

(d) Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns : [marks 2]

(i) __________ is my sister.

(ii) __________ and ___________ are friends.

(iii) Nobody but ___________ was current.

(e) Pick out the verbs in the subsequent : [marks 2]

(i) I speak English.

(ii) She is drawing a picture.

(iii) He will write a letter.

(iv) Sita has sold her bangles.

(f) Identify the adjectives in the subsequent : [marks 2]

(i) The tea is hot.

(ii) Saravanan is a brave soldier.

(iii) It is a pleasant evening.

(iv) Saturday is the last day of the week.

(g) Fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs provided beneath : [marks 2]

(i) It is _________ hot.

(ii) The sun shines __________.

(iii) I play hockey _________.

(iv) She danced __________.

(regularly, extremely, beautifully, brightly)

(h) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions : [marks 2]

(i) A billion people live _________ China.

(ii) The police ran __________ the theif.

(iii) Don't mock _________ him.

(iv) I saw clouds __________ the hill.

(i) Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions : [marks 2]

(i) Stop smoking __________ your health will worsen.

(ii) ___________ you say so, I must believe it.

(iii) I shall wait __________ she comes.

(iv) A baby can be a boy __________ a girl.

Earning:   Approval pending.