Resources 1
Grammar:
Exercise 1
1. The writer of the book thinks that
people on welfare are sometimes stigmatised in society.
Answer:
complex sentence, subordinating word: that
2. Many citizens are dissatisfied
with the government as they are experiencing unprecedented economic
difficulties.
Answer:
complex sentence, subordinating word: as
3. University chiefs these days
spend much of their time on fund-raising and publicity activities.
Answer:
simple sentence
4. Students need good time
management at university since they have numerous classes to attend and extra-curricular activities
to take part in.
Answer:
complex sentence, subordinating word: since
5. I queued for over an hour at the
counter but still could not get a ticket.
Answer:
compound sentence, coordinating word: but
6. The findings clearly indicate
that more (not less) money should be allocated to the tertiary education sector if
Answer:
complex sentence, subordinating words: that, if
7. John passed but Ken failed.
Answer:
compound sentence, coordinating word: but
8. The student representatives will
meet the university management next week.
Answer:
simple sentence
9. Mother Teresa, who dedicated her
life to helping the poor and needy, died a few years ago.
Answer:
complex sentence, subordinating word: who
10. I finished the assignment early
and took time to visit my grandparents in Tuen Mun.
Answer:
compound sentence, coordinating word: and
Grammar:
Exercise 2
Mistakes
are underlined.
1. We need to do more researches
to find out the causes of the problem.
Correct
answer: research
2. The
Correct:
NB - is planning is also possible
3. The forthcoming book by Professor
Coleman contains many useful ideas for law students and practising lawyers alike.
Correct
4. We can only resolve the conflict
by mean of negotiating with patience and sincerity.
Correct
answer: means
5. My flatmate, who is an overseas
student from
Correct
answer: languages
6. If you need helps, please do not
hesitate to contact me or my colleagues.
Correct
answer: help
7. The government has commissioned a
study to gather people’s views on the new housing policy.
Correct
8. The public are increasingly
concerned about the behaviours of some university students.
Correct
answer: behaviour
9. The news of the proposed
restructuring have travelled quickly within the
company in the past week.
Correct
answer: has
10. The department has purchased
three new machineries for the main laboratory.
Correct
answer: machines