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Must Know v – xii Chapter 10

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Intensifiers 32
Chapter 1
Chapter 11
The Present Tense 1
Used to/Would/Be Used to/Get Used to 34
Chapter 2
Chapter 12
The Past Tense 5
Pronouns 36
Chapter 3
Chapter 13
Present Perfect Simple vs Present Perfect
Continuous; Present Perfect Simple vs Conjunctions 39
Past Simple 9

Chapter 4 Chapter 14

The Future Tense 12 Conditionals 43


Chapter 5 Chapter 15

Positive and Negative Statements 15 Reported Speech 46


Chapter 6 Chapter 16

Positive and Negative Questions Infinitives, Gerunds, and Participles 50
and Responses 19
Chapter 17
Chapter 7

Passive Voice 54
Question Tags and Responses 23

Chapter 8 Chapter 18

Articles 58
Countable and Uncountable Nouns 26

Chapter 9 Chapter 19


Modals 29 Adjectives, Adjective Phrases and Clauses 63





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Chapter 20 Chapter 27

Comparisons of Adjectives 67 Prepositions 89



Chapter 21 Chapter 28

Adverbs, Adverb Phrases and Clauses 70 Some, Any, and Compounds 93


Chapter 22 Chapter 29
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Possessive Nouns, Adjectives
Comparisons of Adverbs 74 and Pronouns 96


Chapter 23 Chapter 30

Nouns, Noun Phrases and Clauses 77 Subject-Verb Agreement 100


Chapter 24 Chapter 31


Would/Be Able to/Can/Manage to 81 Causative Forms 104


Chapter 25 Vocabulary Test 106

Wishes and Preferences 84
Summative Test 110
Chapter 26

Answers 117
Phrasal Verbs 86






































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MUST


KNOW Important Notes







The Present Tense Present Perfect Simple

The Present Perfect Simple The Present Perfect Continuous
The Present Tense Focuses on the result of the Focuses on the activity itself.
activity. Used to show: Used:
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• Amount • Not to show amount
E.g. two cups of tea E.g. drinking tea
• A completed action • To focus on the action
Present Simple Present Continuous
(verb + present participle) E.g. have read E.g. have been reading
• For a neutral statement • To emphasise something
E.g. has exercised E.g. have been exercising
• The result • To focus on the activity
Present Perfect Present Perfect Continuous E.g. has repaired E.g. has been repairing
(verb + past participle) (verb + been + present participle) • A completed action • To show an action that is going on
E.g. has done E.g. has been doing
Present Perfect Simple vs Present
Perfect Continuous; Present Perfect
The Present Tense (Chapter 1) 1 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. Simple vs Past Simple (Chapter 3) 7 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd.


The Present Tense The Future Tense

Present Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect (verb + been +
(verb + past participle) The Future Tense
present participle)
(Formed by adding: shall/will + verb)
Talks about: Talks about:
• An action which has been • An action which started in
completed recently the past and is still continuing
• An action that started in the • A repeated action
past and is still continuing • The duration (how long with The Future Simple The Future Continuous
• An action that has happened since or for)
in the past at an unspecified
time
• An action that is repeated or The Future Perfect The Future Perfect Continuous
habitual
• An unfinished time (today,
this week, etc.)

The Present Tense (Chapter 1) 3 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. The Future Tense (Chapter 4) 9 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd.

The Past Tense The Future Tense


Past Simple Past Continuous The Future Perfect
The Future Perfect
Talks about: Talks about: Continuous
• A past action, usually with • An action that was happening • Talks about something that • Used when projecting
in the past will be completed before a ourselves forward in time
• A habitual past action • A past habitual action specific time in the future and looking back at the
• The expression It is time… • A gradual happening duration of that activity
• Making polite enquiries • Two actions happening at the that’s expected to continue
(I wonder/I hope) same time
• Making polite enquiries







The Past Tense (Chapter 2) 5 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. The Future Tense (Chapter 4) 11 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd.


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KNOW Important Notes







The Present Tense
Present Perfect Past Simple
Used to show: Used to show:
• Unfinished actions in the • Finished actions Present Simple Present Continuous
past that are continued to the E.g. knew (verb + present participle)
present • Talks about habits, routines, • Talks about an action
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E.g. have known
• A finished action in a person’s • A finished action in a person’s repeated actions or events happening now
life (when the person is still life (when the person is dead) • Talks about a general truth • Talks about an action that is
• Talks about fixed timetables/
often repeated or habitual
alive) E.g. went arrangements • Talks about an action
E.g. has been to
• A finished action with a result • A finished action with no • Gives an instruction, happening about this time
in the present result in the present order, exclamation, or but may not be at the
announcement
moment of conversation
E.g. have lost E.g. lost • Expresses feelings, emotions, • Talks about a future action
• With an unfinished time word • With a finished time word thoughts, opinions, senses, which has been planned
E.g. have sent already E.g. sent last week
and perceptions. Here stative
(non-action) verbs are used.
Present Perfect Simple vs Present
Perfect Continuous; Present Perfect
Simple vs Past Simple (Chapter 3) 8 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. The Present Tense (Chapter 1) 2 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd.
The Future Tense The Past Tense


The Future Simple The Future Continuous The Past Tense
Used to show: Used to show:
• An action in the future • An action that will be going
• A prediction on in future

• A command or an explanation • Predictions of future events Past Simple Past Continuous
• A decision at the moment of
speaking
• A request, promise, or offer
Past Perfect Past Perfect Continuous
(had + past participle) (had + been + present participle)





The Future Tense (Chapter 4) 10 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. The Past Tense (Chapter 2) 4 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd.

Positive and Negative Statements The Past Tense


Positive and Negative Statements
Past Perfect (had + Past Perfect Continuous (had
past participle) + been + present participle)
Positive Statement Negative Statement • Shows an action that had • Shows an action that began
been completed before the time of speaking
• Expressing something • Expressing something that • Shows a past action that in the past, and continued up
affirmative or something that cannot be done happened earlier than to that time
can be done • Contractions are used, e.g. another action • To express a repeated action
• When changing positive to isn’t, aren’t, doesn’t, hasn’t, • Used with the words wish or
negative statements, the didn’t, etc. expected to show an action
following words are changed: that was not carried out
• Shows a series of actions
already ˜ yet that happened in the past
some ˜ any
someone ˜ no one

Positive and Negative Statements (Chapter 5) 12 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. The Past Tense (Chapter 2) 6 @ Pan Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd.


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Chapter The Present Tense








NOTES



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1.1 Present Simple Tense
Usage Example
The present simple is used to:
(a) Talk about habits, routines, repeated actions or events. Felcy does recycling almost daily.
David often sings at the pub.
The park usually has many visitors on weekends.
(b) Talk about a general truth. You can see millions of stars at night.
Nocturnal animals hunt after sunset.
(c) Talk about fixed arrangements/timetables. The train leaves in ten minutes.
The plane arrives in an hour’s time.
(d) Give an instruction, order, exclamation or announcement. Wear your mask before going out.
Here comes the ice cream man!
(e) Express feelings, emotions, thoughts, opinions, senses I always remember Molly.
and perceptions. Here stative (non-action) verbs are Jim prefers to rest at home.
used; e.g. remember, like, love, wish, prefer, appear, They don’t seem to like me.
seem, etc. Sid appears to be lost.
Lucy feels lethargic today.

**Time words are often used with present simple: always, often, daily, yearly, never, sometimes, usually, every
week, annually, etc.

1.2 Present Continuous Tense
Usage Example

The present continuous tense is formed with am, is or are
+ the present participle. It is used:
(a) To show an action that is happening now (at the The cat is coming towards us.
moment of speaking). The guard is taking his dinner now.
We are trying to help the victims.
(b) To show an action that is often repeated or habitual. It They are always complaining.
is often used with adverbs like always or continually. Roy is continually asking for a pay rise.
(c) To show an action happening about this time but may Joan is attending a seminar in Lumut.
not be at the moment of conversation. She is staying at the hostel.
(d) To show a future action which has been planned. We are migrating to Canada soon.
I’m getting married in September.
1.3 Present Perfect Tense

Usage Example

The present perfect tense is formed with has or have + the
past participle. It is used:
(a) To show an action which has been completed recently. I have just spoken to Jim.
It is often used with the adverbs already or just. Amy has migrated to Australia.
The definite point of time is not known. Daisy has already written a book.
In the negative, yet is used. Roy hasn’t completed his work yet.
Lily hasn’t eaten yet.

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(b) To show an action that started in the past and is still We have known Bob for the last five years.
continuing. It is used with for, since, ever, never, etc. Johnny has left the firm for sometime.
(c) To show actions that have happened in the past at I have finally found the key.
an unspecified time, usually with words like before, Joe has spoken to you before.
ever or finally. Have you ever seen Richard?
(d) To show actions that are repeated or habitual. Mike has always helped the poor.
(e) To show unfinished time (today, this week, this Jude hasn’t driven his dad’s car today.
month, etc.) We haven’t seen Laura this week.

1.4 Present Perfect Continuous
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Usage Example
The present perfect continuous tense:
(a) Shows an action which started in the past and is The Covid-19 patients have been staying at home for
still continuing. the past week.
(b) Shows a repeated action. Roy has been complaining about his neighbours.
(c) Emphasises the duration or ‘how long’ with since Wong has been painting for the past ten years.
or for.





OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS


Exercise A 6. Do you believe that practice perfect?
A make C makes
For each question below, choose the best answer
from the options A, B, C and D. B is making D has made
7. We a party for our friend who will
1. My grandfather often a nap in the
afternoon. be celebrating his 18th birthday.
A give
A takes C has taken
B is taking D take B giving
C are giving
2. It's good news; our grandparents to D gives
visit us soon. 8. The weather warmer. It is actually
A come C are coming
B coming D have come part of global warming.
A is getting C got
3. You have to hurry up. The train in B gets D get
ten minutes.
A leave 9. I hope you will excuse me. I quite
B leaving sick at the moment.
C leaves A have felt C am feeling
D has been leaving B felt D feeling

10. The whole world Coronavirus for
4. You can't take away the pet from her. She
it very much. the past two years.
A love C loving A is fighting
B fight
B loves D has loved
C has been fighting
5. Joe in the park almost every D has fought
morning.
A is jogging C jog 11. Up to now, no one the jackpot yet.
B has jogging D jogs A wins C has won
B winning D is winning

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12. The breadman already. You will 14. I to the owner of the apartment
have to go to town to buy bread. already. He is quite agreeable to our proposal.
A comes C coming A speak
B has come D is coming B am speaking
C have been speaking
13. The government the villagers' farms D have spoken
for some years.
A has been subsidising 15. You can trust him. He to be reliable
B has subsidise and competent.
C subsidises A prove C has proving
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D subsidising B proving D has proven

Exercise B
Read the passage below. Then choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D.


The garden is now the favourite spot for local people. It 1 by the sale of photographs and
donations from tourists and some local businessmen. To reach the garden, one 2 to break off

from the usual tourist itinerary and 3 through narrow village streets before it 4 into
view. Any local resident is willing to lead you there. The main attraction in the garden 5 to be the
170-metre long miniature ‘Great Wall’ that 6 and turns within the compound of the garden.

The tiny structure 7 after the Great Wall of China. Other attractions of the garden 8
a variety of common tropical plants and flowering shrubs of various colours. There are also ponds that
9 with fish and rock gardens with brightly painted rocks. Nearby, clusters of bamboo and willow

trees 10 some greenery as well as shade.


1. A maintains 6. A is twisting
B is maintained B has twisted
C has maintained C twist
D is maintaining D twists


2. A has 7. A fashion
B has had B is fashioning
C is having C has been fashioned
D has been D has fashioned

3. A pass 8. A include
B passes B includes
C is passing C is including
D has passed D has included

4. A come 9. A fill
B comes B are filling
C is coming C have filled
D has come D are filled

5. A is appearing 10. A are providing
B has appeared B provide
C appears C provides
D appear D have provided


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SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS


Exercise A
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the present tense.

1. Children generally to watch advertisements on TV. (like)


2. The residents out their meeting at the community hall once a month. (carry)

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3. Although it is drizzling, picnickers still themselves at the beach.
(enjoy)

4. The authorities into our complaints against illegal racing. (look)


5. The couple a holiday overseas every now and then. (take)

6. The artist solo exhibitions a number of times. (organise)

7. The immigration officers the workers’ documents at the moment. (check)


8. However busy we are, we normally mass on Sunday. (attend)

9. you ever to the principal about the matter? (speak)


10. Sam appears as if he the contest already. (win)

11. Despite being an octogenarian, Mr Tan still five kilometres a day. (walk)


12. Dolly with the idea of renovating the kitchen. (toy)

13. Since the flood (subside), the evacuees (get) ready to return to
their homes.

14. After the SPM, Henry to switch to the arts stream. (intend)


15. If you for help, I am sure many will come forward. (appeal)

16. Simon to do the flower arrangement daily. (love)

17. The manager the employee who was very dedicated. (remember)


18. Mr Tan for his missing pet for the last five days. (search)

already Susie for the new post. (recommend)


20. The scientists out new vaccines for the pandemic but still in vain. (try)

4 The present tense consists of:
SOS TIPS • Present simple (verb) • Present perfect (has/have + past participle)
• Present continuous (verb + present participle)
• Present perfect continuous (has/have + been + present participle)






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5 Positive and Negative
Chapter Statements






NOTES


5.1 Positive and Negative Statements

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Usage Example
1. Positive statements express something that is The octogenarian can still play soccer.
affirmative or something that can be done. Azlina won the essay-writing contest.






2. Negative statements express something that is The salesman cannot act on behalf of his boss.
negative or something that cannot be done. No one can achieve the target set by him.
3. In negative statements, contractions are used. isn’t, aren’t, won’t, weren’t, hasn’t, shan’t,
mustn’t, doesn’t, didn’t, etc.
4. When changing positive statements into negative Simon has taken his lunch already. (P)
statements, the following words are changed: Simon hasn’t taken his lunch yet. (N)
already – yet some – any You can get help from someone there. (P)
someone – no one You can’t get help from anyone there. (N)
5.2 Further Examples
Positive Statement Negative Statement

(a) Zul works in the company. Zul doesn’t work in the company.
(b) Rose went for her yoga class last night. Rose did not go for her yoga class last night.
(c) There were some coins in the box. There weren’t any coins in the box.
(d) They will send a protest note to the boss. They won’t send a protest note to the boss.
(e) Someone is checking on the children. No one is checking on the children.
(f) Fui Ling switched on the radio. Fui Ling did not switch on the radio.
(g) Aida saw something strange in the museum. Aida didn’t see anything strange in the museum.




OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
Exercise A

Change each of the statements below into positive or negative statements, by choosing the best answer from
the options A, B, C and D.

1. The errant motorist apologised to the pedestrian. C would not speak well of our country and its
The errant motorist... people.
A hadn’t apologised to the pedestrian. D haven’t spoken well of our country and its
B wouldn’t apologise to the pedestrian. people.
C did not apologise to the pedestrian.
D couldn’t apologise to the pedestrian. 3. The child seems to be nervous in the presence
of strangers.
2. The tourists speak well of our country and its The child...
people. A isn’t nervous in the presence of strangers.
The tourists... B won’t be nervous in the presence of strangers.
A do not speak well of our country and its C shouldn’t be nervous in the presence of
people. strangers.
B didn’t speak well of our country and its D doesn’t seem to be nervous in the presence
people. of strangers.


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4. When we reached home, we noticed something 10. There isn’t anyone who is willing to help.
amiss. A There is everyone who is willing to help.
When we reached home, B There is no one who is willing to help.
A we wouldn’t notice something amiss. C There is anyone who is willing to help.
B didn’t notice anything amiss. D There is someone who is willing to help.
C couldn’t notice anything amiss.
D hadn’t noticed anything amiss. 11. The workman forgot to bring along his tools.
The workman...
5. Sarah did not attend the seminar. A did not forget to bring along his tools.
Sarah... B hadn’t forgotten to bring along his tools.
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A attended the seminar. C wouldn’t forget to bring along his tools.
B was attending the seminar. D shouldn’t forget to bring along his tools.
C had attended the seminar.
D would be attending the seminar. 12. Jessie has taken her bath already.
A Jessie won’t take her bath yet.
6. The police had arrested some dangerous B Jessie did not take her bath yet.
gangsters. C Jessie wouldn’t take her bath yet.
The police... D Jessie hasn’t taken her bath yet.
A did not arrest any dangerous gangsters.
B could not arrest any dangerous gangsters. 13. The children are looking forward to seeing us.
C hadn’t arrested any dangerous gangsters. The children...
D wouldn’t arrest any dangerous gangsters. A won’t be looking forward to seeing us.
B don’t look forward to seeing us.
7. When I reached home, the workers had left C aren’t looking forward to seeing us.
already. D can’t be looking forward to seeing us.
When I reached home,
A the workers were still there. 14. Someone is willing to accept the challenge.
B the workers had not left yet. A Everyone is willing to accept the challenge.
C the workers would not leave yet. B Anyone is willing to accept the challenge.
D the workers could not leave yet. C No one is willing to accept the challenge.
D Many are willing to accept the challenge.
8. We will be attending June’s birthday party.
A We wouldn’t be attending June’s birthday 15. There will be an emergency meeting this
party. evening.
B We couldn’t be attending June’s birthday A There isn’t any emergency meeting this
party. evening.
C We aren’t attending June’s birthday party. B There won’t be any emergency meeting this
D We won’t be attending June’s birthday party. evening.

C There shouldn’t be any emergency meeting
9. Nothing was missing from the house. this evening.
A Anything was missing from the house. D There mustn’t be any emergency meeting
B Something was missing from the house. this evening.
C Everything was missing from the house.
D Something wasn’t missing from the house.






16 When changing positive to negative statements, the form of the verb is changed:
SOS TIPS E.g. Verb in the positive Verb in the negative Contractions

can’t
can
cannot
does
does not
doesn’t
play do not play don’t play
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SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS



Exercise A

Change the following statements into negative statements.


Example: The children are feeling excited at the news.
The children aren’t feeling excited at the news.
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1. Tony is feeling lethargic today.




2. The gardener trims the plants diligently.





3. You will be able to sleep soundly tonight.




4. Stephen saw something strange across the road.




5. The postman has delivered the letters already.





6. The tourists are able to go to the shopping complex on their own.




7. Someone will tell the truth someday.





8. Researchers at the Science Centre have discovered the cause of the deadly disease.







9. The police are still investigating the case.




10. You should have reprimanded the errant clerk.









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Exercise B

Change the following sentences into positive statements.

Example: Misbun did not achieve the feat all by himself.
Misbun achieved the feat all by himself.



1. Some foreigners don’t like to eat durians.


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2. Amy hasn’t done her assignment yet.





3. The boss isn’t willing to listen to the employees’ complaints.




4. No one has broken the rules yet.




5. The motorist shouldn’t have listened to the mechanic’s advice.





6. The doctor wasn’t able to attend to all the patients.




7. The octogenarian doesn’t seem to remember us well.





8. The clerk didn’t feel intimidated by the rude customer.




9. No one was bold enough to speak up against the injustice of the cruel king.







10. Mum doesn’t seem to feel tired doing the household chores all by herself.







18 When changing positive to negative statements, the following words are changed:
SOS TIPS someone ˜ Negative
Positive
yet
already
any
some
˜
no one
˜
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10 Intensifiers
Chapter






NOTES


Usage Example

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(a) Used as adverbs to describe about an adjective The weather is very cold at night.
or phrase The kittens are so cute and adorable.
The nonagenarian was such a gentleman.
(b) Used to strengthen the meaning of an expression or Mr Ong is too generous to help the poor.
show emphasis Cynthia sang extremely well at the concert.
The hosts are totally hospitable to them.
Jerome is a highly respectable man.
(c) Used to weaken the meaning of an expression The man’s explanation is hardly acceptable.
**Some intensifiers are used after an adjective/phrase. The food at the restaurant is not tasty at all.
The players are not good enough for the Olympics.

Examples of intensifiers: too, so, such, at all, enough, extremely, highly, completely, really, totally, very, absolutely,
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OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS


Exercise A 6. It was an awesome performance that
the singer was given a standing ovation.
Choose the most suitable intensifier. A too C so

1. I couldn’t concentrate because I felt B such D very
sleepy.
A too C slightly 7. The coach was very angry with the players
B very D totally because of their insipid performance.
A rather C such
2. Tony is an adorable child that we all B too D so
like him.
A so C such 8. If you showed interest in your studies,
B too D very you would have passed with flying colours.
A such C very
3. Abe was disgusted with our B enough D really
indifferent attitude.
A too C such 9. The senior citizens were engrossed
B enough D really in talking that they forgot to get on the bus.
A totally C such
4. Ms Yeoh was efficient that she was B too D very
recommended for the top post.
A so C too 10. The conman’s story that he has been robbed is
B such D very believable.
5. Despite his high position, the man is A highly
humble. B very
A such C very C hardly
B so D too D too

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SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS


Exercise A

Fill in the blanks with the correct intensifier.

1. The job was not well done because it was carried out quickly.

2. It was a wonderful performance that we all applauded non-stop.

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3. The tourists were keen to visit the limestone caves.

4. The trip to the snake island was exciting.

5. Frank wasn’t strong to carry the box.


6. The chef is busy that he has no time to rest.

7. The jungle is inhospitable that no one has ever ventured into it.


8. The tourists were fascinated with the wildlife here.

9. We enjoyed the adventure in the Malaysian forests.


10. You were annoyed by the noise, weren’t you?


Exercise B
Underline the correct answer.

1. The gardener worked with (such / so) dedication that he received a certificate of merit from
the Government.

2. The queue was (so / totally) long that many impatient patients left in disappointment.

3. The efficient tourist guide was (very / highly) commended by the tourists.

4. The employee confessed that he was not qualified (highly / enough) to take charge of the department.

5. The ladies were (terribly / so) frightened by the python that slithered into the house.

6. Weren’t the parents (very / so) upset by the rejection of their son’s application?

7. Was the girl (really / too) offended by the rude remark of the employer?

8. The guests were (rather / so) upset by the guard who demanded to see their ID.

9. The opera was (too / so) difficult for the young children to comprehend.

10. It was so cloudy that we could (hardly / almost) see the moon.
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Intensifiers are adverbs used to emphasise or highlight an adjective or phrase.
E.g. very terrible / completely overtaken by fear SOS TIPS








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VOCABULARY TEST








OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS


For each of the questions below, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D.
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1. Haven’t you heard of the saying that if there is a , there is a way?
A day C bay
B hay D will

2. The poor villagers have been living in conditions.
A deplorable C admirable
B adorable D delectable


3. Don’t get bogged because of unnecessary details.
A up C at
B down D over

4. You have done well. We are very proud of you.
A essentially C exceptionally
B especially D easily

5. The police office informed us that the suspects would be for three days.
A kept C imprisoned
B remanded D confined

6. The three suspects are part of a notorious for snatch-thefts.
A committee C protocol
B contingent D syndicate

7. Many interesting events have been for the carnival.
A spelt out C lined up
B poured out D drummed up

8. Training to be an astronaut demands a high of discipline.
A degree C measurement
B attitude D note


9. The police should take effective against errant motorists.
A measures C impression
B image D objections

10. Whenever there is a long holiday, you can expect of city folks.
A a discharge C a deluge
B an exodus D a delusion







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11. We did not have any formal training. We only learnt through and error.
A trying C trial
B trail D thrill

12. As the sky was getting darker and we were tired, we decided to call it a .
A day C job
B stop D night


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B explicable D expectable
14. When inflation is getting worse, it is time for us to take of the situation.
A step C deflation
B action D stock

15. He seldom joins us as he has an inferiority .
A complex C completion
B complexion D culture

16. Since independence, our country has progressed by leaps and .
A jumps C bangs
B strikes D bounds

17. Our visit to the country with the water festival.
A clashed C compared
B coincided D tuned

18. The of respiratory problems among city folk is on the rise.
A accident C coincidence
B incident D incidence

19. measures will be taken against errant road users.
A Stringent C Suggestive
B Suspicious D Sadistic

20. If you are from a wealthy family, you are not for the scholarship.
A legible C illegible
B eligible D legal


21. Although he is not a graduate, he is enough to carry out the task.
A commendable C competent
B comforting D comparable

22. People from all of life take part in the annual celebration.
A lines C species
D walks

23. The landslide has caused the highway to be to traffic.
A impossible C impeccable
B impassable D indelible






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SUMMATIVE TEST






For each of the questions below, choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D.

1. The tourists passed by ancient building at Macalister Road.
A –, – C a, the
B the, the D an, –
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2. Asrof is staying at home because he has diarrhoea.
A –, – C a, –
B –, a D the, a

3. I found this purse by the side of the road. If it is not , it must be .
A his, my C him, ours
B yours, Peter’s D mine, him

4. The child always when she a stranger.
A cry, saw C cries, sees
B cry, sees D crying, sees

5. We can’t proceed as two kilometres of the road impassable
to traffic.
A far, are C far, is
B farther, are D further, is

6. As Yvonne is Christian, she goes to church every Sunday.
A the, the C a, –
B a, the D –, –

7. The watches are more expensive than the .
A ladies’, men’s C ladys’, mans’
B lady’s, man’s D lady’s, mens’

8. Nobody Eddie anymore as he always his promises.
A trust, break C trusting, breaks
B trusts, break D trusts, breaks

9. Pick out the incorrect pair.
A angry-anger
B anxious-anxiety
C successful-succeed
D mysterious-mystery

10. The manager as well as his secretary annoyed with the salesman who
to leave the office.
A were, refused C were, refusing
B was, refused D are, refusing

11. If all well, Leela Hobart by twelve tomorrow.
A go, reaching C going, will reach
B goes, will reach D go, is reaching


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12. Neither the boys nor the girl any heed to what the instructor .
A pays, saying C pay, says
B paying, says D pays, says

13. “Did you find coins in the box?”
“Yes, I found .”
A some, some C any, some
B some, any D any, any

14. I sure that if Lisa early, she will help us.
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A will be, come C was, came
B am, comes D an, come

15. Henry us a treat if he wins, he?
A will give, won’t C gives, doesn’t
B giving, isn’t D will give, isn’t

16. If you can’t concentrate your work, you will never succeed
whatever you do.
A in, in C on, at
B on, in D at, in

17. you invite Simon personally, he come to the party.
A Since, can’t C If, won’t
B As, can’t D Unless, won’t

18. Lisa with I share a room is very considerate and .
A whose, cooperative
B which, compassionate
C whom, understanding
D who, kind


19. Saroja him about the news, she?
A told, didn’t C told, wasn’t
B tells, isn’t D was telling, didn’t

20. The motorist was charged for driving the influence of alcohol.
A on, the C in, –
B at, an D under, –

21. In order to have good health, we must from eating excess.
A refrain, to C abstain, in
B abstain, to D refrain, in

22. The authorities promised to look our complaint and to clear the
garbage as soon as possible.
A into, up C at, over
B on, off D onto, with

23. I I the captain of the soccer team.
A wish, am
B wished, was
C wished, were
D wish, were



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Answers









1 The Present Tense Exercise B
1. played/had played, lost
Objective Questions 2. were playing, slithered
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4. happened, came
1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. D 5. objected/had objected, had said/said
6. C 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. C 6. left, had
11. C 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. D 7. did, was howling/howled
Exercise B 8. expected/had expected, turned
9. were making, appeared
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. C 10. got/were getting, had...arrived
6. D 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B 11. was crying, was preparing
12. had been hiding, was…captured
Subjective Questions
Exercise A 3 Present Perfect Simple vs Present Perfect
Continuous; Present Perfect Simple vs
1. like 11. walks Past Simple
2. carry 12. is toying
3. are...enjoying 13. is subsiding/are getting Objective Questions
4. are looking 14. intends Exercise A
5. takes 15. appeal
6. has organised 16. loves 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. C
7. are checking 17. remembers 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. B
8. attend 18. has been searching
9. Have...spoken 19. have…recommended Subjective Questions
10. has won 20. have been trying Exercise A Chapters 1 – 4
1. has lived/went
2 The Past Tense 2. has tasted/tasted
3. Have…watched, watched
Objective Questions
4. posted, haven’t posted
Exercise A 5. completed, hasn’t completed
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. have known, migrated
6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. C 7. hasn’t visited, went
11. C 12. A 13. D 14. B 15. A 8. went, hasn’t contacted
9. haven’t heard, saw
Exercise B 10. have been waiting, hasn’t shown
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B
6. D 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. B Exercise B
1. haven’t been seeing
2. hasn’t completed
Subjective Questions 3. hasn’t found
Exercise A 4. have been preparing
5. have been feeding
1. expected/had expected/were expecting 6. has seen
2. instructed/were instructing/had instructed 7. decided
3. was beating 8. have been looking
4. sank, managed 9. have been arrested
10. followed
6. were crossing, collapsed
7. showed 4 The Future Tense
8. had listened Objective Questions
9. were singing, heard
10. arrived, disappeared Exercise A
11. had wanted, fell 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. B
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. C
6. C
12. had been working, returned 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
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Subjective Questions Subjective Questions
Exercise A Exercise A
1. will visit 6. will be camping 1. Has the telephone booth been damaged?
2. shall plant 7. will have completed 2. Was there anyone to direct traffic at the expo site?
3. will make 8. will have been teaching 3. Will the bus stations be crowded during festive seasons?
4. shall throw 9. will have reached 4. Isn’t there any response from the office?
5. will flood 10. will be helping 5. Does Mr Tan trim the plants himself?
Exercise B 6. Did David see the principal regarding the scholarship?
1. is going to 7. Were there a lot of volunteers for the gotong-royong?
8. Did Mr Wong’s old car break down again?
2. is about to 9. Won’t you attend tuition class today?
3. are to 10. Does Louis attend piano lessons regularly?
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4. is going to
5. are going to Exercise B
6. are about to
7. are to 1. No, I don’t./Yes, I do.
8. is going to 2. Yes, he can./No, he can’t.
9. is to 3. Yes, they are./No, they aren‘t.
10. is about to 4. Yes, she was./No, she wasn’t.
5. Yes, he did./No, he didn’t.
6. Yes, I would./No, I wouldn’t.
5 Positive and Negative Statements
7. Yes, there were./No, there weren’t.
Objective Questions 8. Yes, she does./No, she doesn’t.
Exercise A 9. Yes, he should./No, he shouldn’t.
10. Yes, you did./No, you didn’t.
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A
6. C 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. D
11. A 12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B 7 Question Tags and Responses
Objective Questions
Chapters 4 – 8 1. Tony isn’t feeling lethargic today. 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A
Subjective Questions
Exercise A
Exercise A
10. A
9. B
6. A
7. D
8. C
2. The gardener doesn’t trim the plants diligently.
3. You won’t be able to sleep soundly tonight.
Exercise B
4. Stephen did not see anything strange across the road.
5. The postman hasn’t delivered the letters yet.
8. A
7. C
6. C
9. A
10. D
6. The tourists aren’t able to go the shopping complex on 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C
12. A
15. B
13. C
14. D
11. D
their own.
7. No one will ever tell the truth.
8. Researchers at the Science Centre haven’t discovered the Subjective Questions
cause of the deadly disease. Exercise A
9. The police aren’t investigating the case anymore. 1. doesn’t he 6. did he
10. You shouldn’t have reprimanded the errant clerk. 2. hasn’t he 7. were they
Exercise B 3. are you 8. won’t you
1. Some foreigners like to eat durians. 4. haven’t they 9. wasn’t she
2. Amy has done her assignment already. 5. should she 10. did they
3. The boss is willing to listen to the employees’ complaints. Exercise B
4. Someone has broken the rules already. 1. No, they haven’t. 6. No, she doesn’t.
5. The motorist should have listened to the mechanic’s advice. 2. No, they can’t. 7. Yes, I will.
6. The doctor was able to attend to all the patients. 3. Yes, he did. 8. Yes, he is.
7. The octogenarian seems to remember us well. 4. Yes, he did. 9. No, it won’t.
8. The clerk felt intimidated by the rude customer. 5. Yes, it is. 10. Yes, they have.
9. Someone was bold enough to speak up against the injustice
of the cruel king.
10. Mum seems to feel tired doing the household chores all 8 Countable and Uncountable Nouns
by herself.
Objective Questions
6 Positive and Negative Questions and Responses Exercise A
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C
Objective Questions
6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. B
Exercise A
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B Exercise B
6. A 7. D 8. B 9. D 10. B 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. D
11. B 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. A 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. A 10. B
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