EXTRA PRACTICEGRAMMAR I

2nd Mid-term Test

1. Identify the cleft sentences and recast them into acceptable pseudo-cleft ones if possible.

a. I don’t mind the noise in cities; it is the smoke that bothers me.

b. It is evident that this law has been designed to control the society.

c. It was in Napoli that we met the Smiths.

d. It is twice a year that I go on holiday.

e. It is one of the commonest things in the world for a child to resemble an aunt or an uncle.

f. It cannot be denied that it is often vividly illuminating.

g. It is because we are episodical in the great synthesis of life that we have to make the utmost of

our individual possibilities.

h. It is really necessary for parents to come to the meetings.

i. It is an illness that old people often suffer from.

j. It was Matts that missed the train.

2) State whether the following sentences are grammatical or ungrammatical. Justify your

answer. If ungrammatical, provide a grammatical version.

a. Rarely I have seen such beautiful landscapes! 

b. No sooner had I arrive to the cinema than I realised I had forgotten to take the ticket

with me. 

c. Little I knew that Marlon would arrive. 

d. Sometimes did I see her in the park.

e. Did I know geometry better, I wouldn't have failed the Math exam. 

f. Only by patience and hard work will you learn English.

g. Had you asked me earlier, I would have helped you with your English grammar. 

h. Were they to offer me the job, I would accept it.

i. Does she phone me, I will invite her to my party.

3) Provide tree diagrams for the following sentences.

a. He told me he had come to Jamaica to enjoy his holidays sunbathing in this place, where

everyone knew Bob Marley.

b. Who might I ask where all these noisy people come from?