Test I Part A: Theory (40 pts) I.Fill in the blank with one suitable word : 1 , A compound word differs from a free word group in terms of ........... and ........... integrity. 2, Shortening is one of the main ways of word-building, forming a new word by ...........the root. 3, Metaphor is a method of naming things through ........... comparison. 4, English words are polysemantic in different context. II.What are the main ways of word-building? Illustrations? III, Comment on the semantic structure and types of meaning of English word based on their semantic structure? Illustrations? Part B: Exercises (60 pts) I - Underline the metaphors in these combinations and state what type of similarities they express a, the wing of bird - the wing of a building : ........... b, the eye of a man - the eye of a needle ; ........... c the hand of a child - the hand of a clock ........... d, the heart of a man - the heart of the matter ........... e. the Head of Government - head of the lion ........... II. Discuss the relation in metonymy a, She is the apple of her mother's eyes. ........... b, The dinner party cost US 8 a head. ........... c, The pit loudly applauded. ........... d. She was all ears trying to understand what the stranger said. ........... III. Replace the underlined words by a single adverb of equivalent meaning, making any necessary change in punctuation and word order. a, I think that this plan is downright ridiculous. ........... b, The ship's generator broke down and the pums had to be operated by hand instead of by machine. ........... c, The music festival was held every year. ........... d, I'll be with you straight away. ........... e, I'm afraid that Carol's writing is quite illegible. ........... IV - Make compound words (with hyphen if necessary) according to the definitions, using the word given as the first part of the compound. 1, over a, covered with clouds : ........... b, sum of money drawn or borrowed from a bank in excess of one's deposit. ........... c, failure to notice something : ........... 2, play a, someone who often goes to the theatre.: ........... 1 II......... In the accident that occurred last night.. c.. Diana just wants to know the truth.......... b. … .b.. On what cases is metonymy based on ? III. to an adjective..Fill in the blank with one suitable word . 4.... the bridge across the river .. dramatist. c..Replace the underlined words by a single adverb of equivalent meaning...Discuss the relation in metonymy a. . ...... He won the first prize three years one after another.he flew down the road .. III ... ..... 2... A prefix is fixed to the..... ...... 1... the tooth of a boy .... d...... State the types of synonyms.the bridge of the nose: ....of the stem. Homonymous words differ from polysemantic words in terms of .the tooth of a comb : ... Substantivation is the type of conversion.. The whole village came to the communal hall to take part in the festival.... making any necessary change in punctuation and word order... ..Underline the metaphors in these combinations and state what type of similarities they express........ two men were so badly injured that they died...... Don't let the kettle boil dry............. 2 ..... The cases of metonymy are names of container used instead of things. e. names used as common names...... She gave her heart to the grocer's young............ e.... birds fly to the South .......... The main difference between suffixation and prefixation is merely positional........ the coat of a girl ....the tongue of a bell .. d. 3 ... ....... ..the coat of a dog : .......... ............ ............... .. Test II Part A : Theory (40 pts ) I .............. piece of land for children to play on.. b: the tongue of a person ............ c.. a.. c. .. The two sisters were dressed in exactly the same way. I've just bought a new mackintosh.. .of the stem while a suffix to the.... or ...... II .... forming a noun by adding ..: ............ Harry's work has improved a great deal. d...... Exercises (60 pts) I ... b.. .. a......... Give examples? Part B :. .Make compound words (with hyphen if necessary) according to the definitions using the word given as the first part of the compound.working for him.. 5. They preferred travelling first-class ..IV . Suddenly appeared a beautiful girl with curly hair.T........ . III .... ....... V. TERROR 2. 2.... c. .. .paper.... Shall I row you across the river? . ........ b... I'd love to come to your party.. ........ This hostel can house 200 students . a road that enables the traveller to avoid going through the centre of a town ......... 2. person who keeps accounts ..... regulation made by a local authority... DAY 4..... True or false: Metonymy is based on the close relation between two objects or notions:........ a..... Rewrite the sentences below.. 4.... I'd like to sit in the front row... a... What time does the next class begin? b.. Mark the underlined words in each pair of sentences with /P/ if they are polysemantic or with /H/ if they are homonymous. person devoted to reading ..................... BY a.... He only works part of the time......... She's got a light.. .. b.of rats. He's so nice.. .... She's reading a . There's nothing to be done.... 3. What time do you...start work? USE III... 5...Fill in the blanks with proper words 1 My sister is . .... forming a compound adjective from the underlined words.. 3.... a..... but …….... He was under house arrests.......... b... .. This coat is expensive because it is proof against bullet... This is a piece of work that consumes a lot of time. a...... c..... 2... BOOK a.............. Pleasure 3.. ......... I'm very busy.... ...... support to keep books upright when they are not kept on a shelf... Test III I... 3 ........ b.... She was wearing shoes with high heels.. 1.coloured dress b... What is prefixation ? give an example ? II.... substance made or obtained during the manufacture of some other substance (. (15 pts) 1.......... 1 a..... (Fortunate) 5.. He's a light-hearted man. 4.. It's a . .. .. sugar plenty of …………. rapidly . . Discuss the relation in metonymy: 1 I'd like to have a word with you.... 2... 3......... All the brass and silver were stolen.. (some) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2... 5..instrument+function....... X..... .. traffic VII ....... .. I can hard walk....... give me another cup ..... 2.....(hardly) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3... .... the tip of the tongue . He does the cooking and she does the washing ... .... the dark side of things.. 2... raise ........( until) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. The speaker didn't begin before the audience had quieted down...... a sinking feeling …. bottom of the mystery.. ... the sinking sun..... There was a lot of mistakes in your composition.. IX...…….... ... ………………………………………………………………………….. ..( were) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. the rights . ( a little+ a few) . Underline the metaphoric expressions and state what type of similarity they express: 1 head of state.... They knew a few French and got a little words of Chinese.. Would you like some more tea? Yes...I'm so tired.. 4. books little ………….......... dark brown eyes..... VI ... bottom of the river .. 3.Match the words in column A with those in column B: A B few ……. . ..... He has a good eye for beauty. .......... a tongue of flame …….... 4........ people much …………... .Rewrite these sentences correctly: 1. . remember ... VIII.... 4.b. .... 4 .. . 5.. ....... headache … .. milk many …………. 5.... 3.……. ...... The whole village assembled in the commune hall .Write down the opposite of each of these words: 1 dark .... He's got an important information.... .... She deposits all her money in a bank. a.. .. ....... . .. .. .. ....... 5.. difficult to find a job nowadays........ Standing on the balcony they were watching the beautiful landscape lit by the moon. . .......... . ... ........ b .... the rising generation . ........ .. keys of a piano . He took her arm and led her across the road. .. in the new supermarket ACTIVE this morning. .. 4..... This tent material is proof against water.. bright green. He has little free time. Fill in the blanks with proper words: 1 It is becoming . They came to the counter which displayed the goods free from taxes.. 2. man among SUCCESS the graduates........ He was placed behind prison bars b.... Many people s till refuse to believe that smoking is .. ......... b. His house was on the south bank of the river...... a heart attack . 5. 4. .... He is probably the most ... ... ... .. .. ..... ..... . IV. Make the underlined words in each pair of sentences with /P/ if they are polysemantic 1 . Underline the metaphoric expressions and state what type of similarity they express: 1........ . . V.........EQUAL between the sexes..Test 4 I..... 3 . III... .. Poverty is not a bar to happiness.......... 3... they'll be free of income tax . . There was a lot of ..... .... It is very doubtful whether there will ever be true ........... HARM 4 .. a... .. key to an exercise.. .... . VI..... INCREASE 2. 2. 3. bright faces... . 3. . II.... Discuss the relation in metonymy 5 .. What is suffixation ? Give example. .. .... the rising moon. . His father was ¹ man with strong mind.. 4..... a..... Rewrite the sentences below forming a compound adjective from the underlined words: 1 Then entered ¹ man with broad shoulders... the heart of the forest. . ...... .. . ...... He's very busy.. b.... . ..... ...... If your wages are very small... a.. Don't forget to take your bag with you .. 2. ... . . You should work hardly so as to pass the examinations 5. 3.. .. What country do you know is the biggest on earth ? b... ...... The crowd was stricken with panic by the storm. . 1 could never be a teacher.... .. He is writing a book about Vietnamese culture. . .. True or false: Generally speaking..... ... .. 3 a. . a prefix is added to a word to form a new word of a different part of speech: . .. . What are the different types of shortening? Give examples as illustrations.. to pass the exams DIFFICULT if you work hard.. ... 5 . 1 a. You'd better hand in your application until it's too late.... ......... . 4.. Test V I.... . .. 2 a. ... . The party dinner cost USD 10 a head.... 1 He behaved like a man with a mind of a child... The Southern off shore waters were found ... But I stood and watched . 2 . 2. TELL 4 . . I'm very happy to hear such a news.F…….. . .. . ... PATIENT IV.. RESPONSIBLE because he is the boss. Some people claim to be able to . ... ....... . 3.. ... All matters concerning finance in his office are his . 6 . The man was drowning . . .. III... I'm far too ... . .. VII.. . II. I'd like to have a sandwich for breakfast. Rewrite these sentences correctly: 1 Does Mary spend many time on her English? 2.. ...... ..... 3 ....... ...... .. 3.. . .1. Have you ever read Shakespeare in the original? 2..... He acted his part very well... b. I think there won't be too much . Mark the underlined words in each pair of sentences with /P/ if they are polysemantic or with /H/ if they are homonymous. 4. V. . Fill in the blanks with proper words. .. She filled the pot with earth and planted a rose in it..... 5. There seemed few he could add.. ... Their teacher was a man with kind heart... ....... Rewrite the sentences below forming a compound adjective from the underlined words. . . ... . the future .. . 4... She felt sick from the sea travel as she was on the voyage for the first time... . . ... The greater part of what you heard is only rumour. . .. ... POWERl to help as I couldn't swim... The children tried to learn the song by heart. .. 1 .. Rewrite these sentences correctly......... 4.. ..... The whole town was talking about the scandal . . 3... the foot of the staircase. It needs ....... b. 4. Test 6 I.. .............. the legs of the chair............ I can't get used to live in cold countries.......... True of false ? Polysemy exists only in speech... 5. He was dead drunk as he had drunk half a bottle. b...... VIII. Underline the metaphoric expressions and state what type of similarity they express.. FAULT 5 We have had a lot of ......... He is slow to make a decision.... Form compound nouns from these words 1 a person who goes on holiday .. .... What is the basis of English word structure ? II. The woman's head... VII. Seats on trains should be booked far in advance before Tet.... VI. the gap between generations .......... The slow train is pulling up at the station....... 2. 2. from customers today COMPLAIN IV...... the nose of the child......... 5.... I don't want my money back... During the fight he was knifed in the back......... Waiter.... ............ She has got a new post as secretary..... . I want a ............ : .. the foot of the cow.... please lie the table for two........ 2.. This knife is very blunt. Please post this letter for me..... the head of the family. Give us a little bananas.. I didn't meet her so far... 5... 1.b... REPLACE 4 I’m afraid this iron you sold me is .................. 5 a. . to Hong Kong FLY 2... Fill in the blanks with proper words 1 I would like to book a .... ... The ship sank. A word can have many meanings in speech.......... 1 There isn't nothing to be said.... The man's legs........... III. 3..... . 4 a. His son has been a sorrow for him. She has just bought a new mackintosh.. 4.......... the tax charged on somebody's income ........... 1. please..... ... ....... 7 ... The nose of the car. Discuss the relation in metonymy...... 2.......... SHARP 3.. ...... 4. a person who is willing to give his blood for medical purposes. 3... His voice sank to the whisper. 3.. ... 8 .. What do you mean by saying that? ... He decided to sell no more muscle and become a vendor of brains .. 2..5.. VI. I saw the sun sink beyond the horizon.. The class was cheerful at the news of their success in the exams..... 2.. Her husband is rather mean over money matters. 4. Please keep the rest of the food in the fridge... . At last they fought tongue and nail......... Our college principle is a very imminent person.............. something that is placed between pages of a book to mark the place for reading .. His mind wandered back to his college days.. . ...... Revise the following 1.. They're going to build a new railway to join the two towns......... VIII. Have you a license for your motorcycle? 5...... .. They had a heated discussion..... Fill the blanks with proper words................ 4. 5.. 5.One must take care of his health..... 3.... Read the following pairs of sentences and mark the underlined words with /P/ if they are polysemantic and with /H/ if they are homonymous 1 The children are at play. 4. 1 hope your hard work will bear fruit . 2..... ....... . . She's preparing a salad at the kitchen sink..... III. She gave a sour smile at her misfortune. 3...... She suffers with loss of memory....... 4.. V.. ..... Rest is necessary after hard work. He lost $50 in one evening's play ...... ........ V.... Underlined the metaphors in these combinations and state what type of similarity they express 1 There often happen traffic jams at peak hours.. 5...... Could you lie the table for tea? Test 7 I What are the different types of homonyms ? Give examples II True of false ? American English differs from British English mainly on grammar. Discuss the following cases of metonymy 1 1’ve just bought a pair of wellington for the rainy season..... 3 Let' s try to get to the root of the matter.... 2...... 3... Many countries are joining forces to fight against terrorism..... Be careful! The soup pot is boiling. .... ..... Discuss the following cases of metonymy 1 They toasted the bride and bridegroom with glasses of champagne..Underlined the metaphors in these combinations and state what type of similarity they express .... ............ 1 Mary is different than Jane is... 5...... ..... 5.... VI. Rewrite these sentences correctly........ 5..1... . it can give you so me useful . .. 4. The cash and carry price is only $50 but they charge extra for ... .. ......... . ... 1 It is said money is the root of all evil. ........ He got dead tired after working long hours.. lt's a nice shop and the assistants are all polite and very …........ She soon got the children ready for school... .. . Always read a label on a product ... VIII... ... a person that makes dresses... . . Form compound nouns from these words 1. She raised to greet the guests.. These shoes look smart but they're terribly . .. ....... COMFORT 3.DELIVER 2 .. 2.. V.. ... a person who breaks or violates the law. chicken and cheese sandwiches were served at the party..... They are living in a ten-roomed house........... ... inform 4... 3...... a set of coloured lights used for controlling and directing the traffic. Read the following pairs of sentences and mark the underlined words with /P/ if they are polysemantic and with /H/ if they are homonymous 1 If you’re late again tomorrow... 2. .. 4... VI. 2.... 3 Shall I fry the fish for dinner? They took up a lot of small fry from the pond...... ... A lot of ham. 4.. .... 3.. 2.... Don't let your thoughts wander....... 9 ... a device used as a warning against burglars. you’ll get the sack She's just bought a large leather sack. 2.. ... ..... Keep still while 1 fasten your shoes. He's just got a bad news... . help 5. The road was a ribbon of moonlight across the valley... . .... .. ........ When I have to wait for a long time to be served I start to feel .............. ..... 3 Have you lost your tongue..... ....The prince succeeded to the crown... 4..His knowledge is the fruit of his study.. He has made a valuable collection of ancient coppers. . Are you still here? You should have gone home hours ago..... ...... 5... . 3 Sales have reached a new peak.. ... Jack? . . .... patient IV.. ..... This table takes up too much room. a marked way for pedestrians to cross the street. .. 10 ..... 5...... What will the weather be tomorrow? ...4. It was all together a lovely evening... ......