PRELIM AND MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN CEGR
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Part 1: Identification (1 point each)
Identify the type of noun (proper, common, concrete, abstract, collective, compound) for each
underlined word.
1. The playful kitten chased a string.
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2. She visited the Empire State Building in New York.
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3. He showed great patience.
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4. The team won the game.
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5. The school bus was late.
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6. She felt a sense of relief.
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7. The firefighter rescued the cat.
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8. A flock of birds flew overhead.
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9. He played his favorite video game.
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10. The government passed a new law.
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11. She felt a sense of sadness.
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12. The teacher explained the lesson.
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13. The daffodils bloomed brightly.
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14. He bought a new backpack.
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15. The family went on vacation.
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16. She felt a sense of anger.
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17. The stars twinkled in the night sky.
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18. The jury reached a verdict.
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19. He drove a pickup truck.
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20. The audience applauded the performance.
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Part 2: Classification (2 points each)
Classify the nouns in the following sentences. Identify all applicable types (e.g., proper, common,
concrete, abstract).
1. The diligent students studied hard for their exams at Harvard University.
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2. The judge showed fairness during the trial.
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3. A swarm of bees buzzed around the hive.
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4. John expressed his disappointment about the results.
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5. The company announced its new product line.
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Part 3: Sentence Construction (3 points each)
Write a sentence using the following nouns, ensuring the type of noun is clearly demonstrated.
1. Abstract Noun: Justice
2. Collective Noun: Orchestra
3. Compound Noun: Toothpaste
4. Proper Noun: London
5. Concrete Noun: Laptop
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Part 4: Challenge Questions (4 points each) These require more nuanced understanding.
1. Explain the difference between a common noun and a proper noun, giving three examples of
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2. Explain the difference between a concrete noun and an abstract noun, giving three examples of
each.
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3. Identify the nouns in the following sentence and classify them: "The brave firefighters battled
the raging wildfire in the Redwood National Park."
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4. Create a sentence containing at least one proper noun, one common noun, one concrete noun,
and one abstract noun.
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5. Explain why the word "team" can be considered both a common noun and a collective noun.
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Part 5: Identification (1 point each)
Identify the type of pronoun (personal, possessive, reflexive, intensive, demonstrative, interrogative,
relative, indefinite) for each underlined word.
1. He is a talented musician.
2. That car is hers.
3. I prepared the meal myself.
4. The book, which I borrowed, is interesting.
5. Who painted this picture?
6. This is the house I grew up in.
7. The cat cleaned itself.
8. Whose backpack is this?
9. They went to the park.
10. My dog loves to play fetch.
11. It is a beautiful day.
12. We are going to the movies.
13. That tree is very tall.
14. What time is it?
15. The student, who studied hard, got an A.
16. Someone left their phone on the table.
17. Everything is possible.
18. You should try harder.
19. The bird, which sang beautifully, flew away.
20. Her shoes are stylish.
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Part 6: Sentence Completion (2 points each)
Complete each sentence with an appropriate pronoun of the specified type.
1. (Personal Pronoun) will go to the store.
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2. (Possessive Pronoun) bike is broken.
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3. (Reflexive Pronoun) The child hurt _____.
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4. (Demonstrative Pronoun) is my favorite color.
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5. (Interrogative Pronoun) do you prefer, tea or coffee?
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Part 7: Sentence Correction (3 points each)
Correct the pronoun errors in the following sentences. Explain your corrections.
1. Him and me went to the beach.
2. Give the present to she.
3. Between you and I, it's a secret.
4. Everybody brought their own lunch.
5. The bird flew from its branch.
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Part 8: Challenge Questions (4 points each)
1. Explain the difference between a personal pronoun and a possessive pronoun, giving three
examples of each.
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2. Explain the difference between a reflexive pronoun and an intensive pronoun, giving three
examples of each.
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3. Identify all the pronouns in the following sentence and classify them: "The dog, which belonged
to her, chased its tail until it was exhausted."
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4. Create a sentence containing at least one personal pronoun, one possessive pronoun, and one
reflexive pronoun.
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5. Explain why the use of "they" as a singular pronoun is becoming more common in modern
English. (Consider its use with gender-neutral individuals).
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Part 9: Verb Identification (1 point each)
Identify the main verb in each sentence and state whether it is transitive (T), intransitive (I), or linking
(L).
1. The sun shines brightly.
2. The birds sang sweetly.
3. She is a doctor.
4. He became angry.
5. They walked to the park.
6. The cat jumped on the table.
7. The flowers smell wonderful.
8. He seems tired.
9. The rain fell heavily.
10. She plays the piano.
11. The cake tastes delicious.
12. They laughed heartily.
13. He remained silent.
14. The dog barked loudly.
15. She feels happy.
16. The river flows swiftly.
17. He reads books.
18. The children slept soundly.
19. She looks beautiful.
20. They listened attentively.
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Part 10: Verb Tense (2 points each)
Identify the tense of the underlined verb in each sentence.
1. She is singing a song.
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2. They had finished their work.
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3. He will go to the store.
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4. She has been studying all day.
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5. They were playing soccer.
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Part 11: Verb Types and Sentence Construction (3 points each)
Write a sentence using the following verb types. Clearly demonstrate the verb's function in the
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1. Transitive Verb: build
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2. Intransitive Verb: sleep
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3. Linking Verb: appear
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4. A sentence with a verb in the future perfect tense.
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5. A sentence with a verb in the past perfect continuous tense.
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