Eng 213:The Structure Of The Modern English Phrase.  Question Paper

Eng 213:The Structure Of The Modern English Phrase.  

Course: Bachelor Of Education|Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2017



ANSWER QUESTION 1 AND ANY OTHER 2 QUESTIONS.

1a)Construct a verb phrase that has the following structures.

i)A lexical verb and three primary auxiliary verbs. (2marks)

ii)One primary auxiliary verb and a lexical verb. (2marks)

iii) Only a lexical verb. (2marks)

iv)One modal auxiliary,a primary auxiliary verb and a lexical verb. (2marks)

v) Several auxiliary verbs and lexical verbs. (2marks)

b) Using tree diagram, analyse each of the verb phrases in a) above. (10marks)

c)Re-write each one of the following Sentences using the adverbials in the brackets either as adjuncts, disjuncts or conjucts. (10marks)

i)Wekesa knocked at the window (nervously)

ii)The doctor did not know their names (naturally)

iii)He got on well with his hosts(in no time)

iv)Jerusa found his host's daughter very shy(however)

v)Njoroge could not speak English (fluently)

vi)The baby could not talk with her (frankly)

vii)Onyango came to like her(gradually)

viii)The old Lady was not accustomed to meeting young men(obviously)

ix)He did not make her work (very hard)

x)The student did not make much progress (as a result)

2.Use illustrations to describe the following concepts as used in an English verb phrase. (20marks)

i) Gerund

ii)Mood

iii) Infinitive

iv) Aspect

3.Evaluate the functions of a prepositional phrase in higher structures. (20marks)

4.With illustrations discuss the use of determiners in an English noun phrase. (20marks)

5a) Describe the function of an adjectival phrase within a sentence. (10marks)

b)Use explicit illustrations to define a noun phrase and give examples (10marks)






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