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University of Lounici Ali Blida 2
Faculty of Letters and Foreign Languages
Department of Translation
2nd Year Translation Classes. Teacher Ms. Israa MELLAKI
Full name: Benzahrir Roquiya
Mark: /20 Group: 01
Second Mid-term in The English Improvement Module
Activity 1:
Instructions: In the sentences below, underline each prepositional phrase. On the line provided, classify it as an adjective phrase (ADJ) or an adverb phrase (ADV). Then write the word or words the phrase modifies:
1. Did you know that there are hundreds of types?
Adjective prepositional phrase , it modifies the word” hundreds”…………………………
2. Scientists group these different types into twenty eight large families. Adverb prepositional phrase, it modifies the verb “ group” ………………… 3. Sharks within the same family share many traits. Adjective prepositional phrase, it modifies the word “ sharks” ……………………………….. 4. The body shape, tail shape, and teeth mark the differences among families. Adverb prepositional phrase, it modifies the verb “ mark”. …………… 5. Sharks are found throughout the world’s oceans . Adverb prepositional phrase, it modifies the word “ found” ……………………………………..
Activity 2:
Instructions: Add a prepositional phrase to the sentences below depending on the given function of the prepositional phrase. Underline the word modified by the prepositional phrase. 1. The apples are becoming ripe. (prepositional phrase functioning as an ADJECTIVE) The apples on this tree are becoming ripe …………………………………………………………………………………………
1 2. They burst into the room. (prepositional phrase functioning as an ADVERB) they burst into the room with anger ……………………………………………………………………………………….... 3. The park is my favorite place to be. (prepositional phrase fucntioning as an ADJECTIVE) the park near the pool is my favorite place to be …………………………………………………………………… 4. The monster walked (prepositional phrase functioning as an ADVERB) the monster walked through the forest slowly. ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. Those girls are my friends (prepositional phrase functioning as an ADJECTIVE) those girls from your city are my friends. ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Activity 3: Instructions: Identify each clause in the following sentences. Then, classify each clause as an independent clause or a subordinate clause. Write in the blank space every Conjunction used to join the two clauses. 1. We did warm-up exercises before we practiced the routine. Clause 1 : we did warm-up exercises ( independent clause) Clause 2: before we practiced the routine ( subordinate clause) The conjunction: before
2. While our teacher discussed the formation of the African nation of Liberia, we took notes. Clause 1: while our teacher discussed the formation of the African nation of Liberia ( subordinate clause) Clause 2 : we took notes ( independent clause) The conjunction: while 3. The first poem in the book is about spring, and the second one is about autumn. Clause 1: the first poem in the book is about spring ( independent clause) Clause 2 : and the second one is about autumn ( subordinate clause)
2 The conjunction: and 4. It rained Saturday morning, but the sun came out in time for the opening of the Special Olympics. Clause 1: it rained Saturday morning ( independent clause) Clause 2: but the sun came out in time for the opening of the Special Olympics ( subordinate clause) The conjunction: but 5. Not all stringed instruments sound alike, for their shapes and the number of their strings vary. Clause 1: not all stringed instruments sound alike ( independent clause) Clause 2: for their shapes and the number of their strings vary ( subordinate clause) The conjunction: for
Activity 4:
Instructions: - Join two clauses using a COORDINATING CONJUNCTION expressing addition. - Join two clauses using a COORDINATING CONJUNCTION expressing opposition. - Join two clauses using a COORDINATING CONJUNCTION expressing negative choice. - Join two clauses using a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION. - Join two clauses using a SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION.
Note: Pay attention to the punctuation. Any important missing punctuation marks will be deducted from the overall grade.
1- The first novel he wrote was a fictional story, and the second was a romance . 2- My friend loves winter , but she really dislikes coldness . 3- Alice wanted neither tea , nor coffee for breakfast . 4- Before leaving the city , the criminals almost killed everyone 5- Since it was dark outside , we decided to stay indoors.
