Teaching and Learning of Idiomatic Expressions and Multi-word Verbs of English in The Context of Sudan APPENDIX 7.a POST-TEST FOR STUDENTS OF
ENGLISH AT SUDANESE UNIVERSITIES (3RD YEAR STUDENTS) Time : 3 hours Answer all the questions, in the spaces provided. Question
One A. Passage Completion Complete the passage by choosing the suitable multi-word verbs from the following list (the 20 blanks should be filled by all the 20 multi-word verbs given in the list): pulled up get away with rang up got up held on got out put ..up washed up see to switched off passing around got in set out get in burn down ring up break in locked up pick up switch off We 1__________ early and had breakfast at 7.30. After breakfast my sister Alice 2____________ while I got out the car. We 3__________ at 8.30 and drove first to Mr. Pitts house to 4____________ his son Tom who was coming with us. Suddenly Alice Said, Good heavens! I forgot to switch off the iron. Well have to go back or it will start a fire and 5__________ the house. I said, Lets try to 6___________ our neighbour, Mr. Smith, first and see if he can get into the house and 7_________ the iron. But
he wont able to 8___________ said Alice.
The house is 9___________. Then hell have to 10____________ I said. So, I 11_________ Mr.Smith, who said that hed 12___________ the matter. I 13____________ while he went to do this, and very soon I heard his voice, saying, its all right. I 14_______________ through a window, youd left open and 15___________ the iron. No damage was done. I thanked him warmly and we went on with our journey, much relieved. We stopped at 1.00, 16___________ of the car and picnicked by the side of the road. Alice was just 17__________ the sandwiches when a police car 18____________ beside us. You mustnt park here, said the policeman. It is a clear way. I explained that I was a foreigner, so he said, Well, Ill let you off this time, but dont do it again. You mightnt 19____________ it another time. However, we did get to Stratford in the end and went to the house of Mr.Brown, who had promised to 20_________ us _____________ for the night. (10 Marks) B.
Transformation (i) Passive forms Transform the following sentences into passive (when transformation can not be applied, write not possible). 1. The police have cleared all our characters.
2. George had spilled the beans.
3. The state should foot the bill.
4. The boss caught Steve napping
5. We need to make more room on TV schedules for serious drama.
(5 Marks) (ii) Nominalized forms : Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined multi-word verbs into nominalized forms (derived noun-forms). When transformation can not be applied, write not possible. 1. His promotion has stepped up their social status.
2. They have mixed up the exam papers.
3. She cleaned out the place thoroughly.
4. Building workers walked out.
5. A group of jet fighters flew past.
(5 Marks) Question Two : Substitution Give the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expressions in the given spaces, by choosing the suitable definitions / synonyms from the following list. to say goodbye to become calm to inform about brief hopeless situation to limit or restrict to distribute freely to examine to be interested in to meet (sb) unexpectedly to believe very clean eventually to distinguish to discuss with honest co-operation to make important experienced worker narrow escape to happen to respect sincere different tasks ones entire energy to consider unimportant to discus informally to cancel selfish to regard as more important than to raise a subject with important person to criticize to make progress common workers rare suddenly to resolve to never change to participate in 1. I thought John and Mary were happy, but they recently got a divorce; how did it come out? ... 2. If you want to get ahead in life, you have to work hard and save your money. ... 3. At first the students in my class were too noisy, but eventually they settled down to work. ... 4. When I graduate from college, Id like to go into nursing and health services as a full-time career. ... 5. I was very surprised when I ran across Joe, an old friend I had forgotten, in the supermarket. ... 6. He tried to change my mind for over an hour, but I stuck to my own opinion. ... 7. Some people go in for sports like football, while other people go in for hobbies like reading. ... 8. You can look up to a teacher who really wants to help you and always does his or her best. ... 9. Her social schedule was very busy, and she liked to be in on every party or activity. ... 10. Sometimes a business will give away free samples of their product so that people can learn about it. ... 11. The tour organization called off the trip because so few people showed up at the first orientation meeting. ... 12. It was too dark to make out the letters on the sign far ahead. ... 13. Toms parents were taking off a week for a trip, so he went to the airport to see them off. ... 14. Now I cant go to parties every night like I used to because my job and family really tie me down. ... 15. Before we talk over the plan with the president, kick it around for a while with your assistants whenever you have some time. ... 16. The support of other scientists lends strength to the scientists new theory. ... 17. I put freedom above money because, without freedom, money doesnt mean anything. ... 18. The teacher found fault with the student because he didnt do his homework and often slept in class. ... 19. Most people think that marriage is important, but happy bachelors would laugh and make light of it. ... 20. You shouldnt doubt him when he claims that hes telling the truth; take him at his word. ... 21. After the criminal told all the details of his crime, the police were able to lay the crime to rest and file it away. ... 22. He wanted to go into the matter more deeply so he asked to talk it over with me next week. ... 23. Since the manager knew nothing about the proposed project his secretary filled him in on the important facts. ... 24. I have no authority to approve your plan; youll have to take it up with the president before you proceed. ... 25. The volunteer was so dedicated to the politician that he put his heart and soul into all his work. ... 26. Before going on vacation, Joe had quite a few odds and ends to take care of, like loan payments and various errands. ... 27. Although the supervisors and managers received salary increases, the rank and file didnt. ... 28. If the couple believes in give and take, they can solve most of their disagreements. ... 29. I had a close call when a big truck nearly hit me as I was crossing the street. ... 30. My friend thinks hes a big shot because he has some responsibilities in the city mayors office. ... 31. Because Mr. Smith knows the ins and outs of plumbing, hes an old hand at it. ... 32. Im afraid that theres no way we can fix your old car; youd better get rid of it because its a lost cause. ... 33. In the difficult court case, the judges decision was fair and square for both sides. ... 34. It takes me a long time to save enough money for a nice vacation, so such trips are few and far between for me. ... 35. The maid took a long time to make the dirty kitchen spick-and-span. ... 36. The politicians speech was surprisingly short and sweet; it only lasted ten minutes. ... 37. I dont believe in telling white lies, so I had a man-to-man talk with Joe about our problem. ... 38. After the handsome student became a football star, he became very stuck-up and wouldnt have small talk with any of his old friends. ... 39. Some people are able to quit all at once and never consider the idea of smoking again. ... 40. Although people would like to live forever, everyone has to die sooner or later. ... (20 Marks) QUESTION NO.3 : ERRORS IDENTIFICATION Which of the following sentences are correct and which are not: Indicate your answers by ticking (P) the correct sentences and crossing ( X ) the wrong ones, in the given boxes. 1.
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NO.4: MULTIPLE-CHOICE Choose the idiom, which has the best meaning in the context below, by drawing a circle round the letter of the correct answer. 1. If you werent so careless, your typewriter wouldnt . a-break down b-come about c-break in d-break out 2. When Mary finally we were able to leave immediately. a-got around b-came about c-showed up d-came in 3. If you have any questions while Im talking, feel free to a-look on b-come up c-break in d-break out 4. What a surprise it was to Joe after so many years. a-run across b-show up c-run over d-show in 5. He went back to back after he had .. a-gone without b-fallen through c-died down d-gotten over 6. Small streams can rivers when winter snow melts. a-part with b-turn into c-go without d-fall through 7. You really cough too much; you should .. smoking. a-take after b-go in for c-cut down on d-try for 8. If you stick to your promise, youll undoubtedly ..it. a-live up to b-fall through c-come to d-come on 9. The thief had to the police because they were all around him. a-work up to b-run across c-look out for d-live up to 10. When the noise .., I began to speak. a-broke in b-died down c-went without d-broke out 11. The teacher is reading his lecture too quickly so I cant his ideas. a-catch on b-hold up c-hold on d-keep up with 12. Theres too much noise here for me to study, I cant ..it. a-go through b-think over c-point out d-put up with 13. If you put off your work, you cant ..it .. a-kick..around b-carry..out c-point..out d-tie..down 14. A serious illness will always .someone in bed. a-keep up b-hold on c-carry out d-tie down 15. When the noise died down, the professor the next subject of discussion with the student. a-filled in b-got ahead c-took up d-took in 16. Colour-blind people .green .blue. a-tell apart b-confuse with c-put above d-devote ..to 17. He looks familiar; who does he ..? a-confuse with b-take after c-give off d-give up 18. This book carefully ..the subject of poverty in the Third World. a-goes into b-touches on c-turns to d-engages in 19. If the problem is serious, .it; dont ignore it. a-put above b-take a stand on c-take advantage of d-make light of 20. How did such a bad mistake .? a-bring about b-give up c-fall through d-come about 21. Your support for me would truth .my claim in court. a-put above b-bring ..up c-lend ..to d-bring ..about 22. He carried out his tasks very well, I think everyone should .. him for his fine effort. a-go in for b-look up to c-get through to d-look up for 23. Why is it hard for me to .this difficult book? a-make sense of b-lose track of c-keep up of d-take advantage 24. Hes ignorant of our plans; lets him ..them. a-turn .over to b-leave .to c-fill in on d-leave ..up to 25. My were very kind to me when I was seriously ill. a-heart and soul b-rank and file c-wear and tear d-flesh and blood 26. The criminal knows the of successful robberies. a-part and parcel b-ins and outs c-ups and downs d-rank and file 27. Reaching a difficult agreement is a matter of a-give and take b-odds and ends c-part and parcel d-ins and outs 28. It feels good to relax after you accomplish some necessary .. a-eager beavers b-odds and ends c-part and parcel d-pins and needles 29. Most of the in this country do not work very seriously or productivity. a-old hands b-rank and file c-eager beavers d-flesh and blood 30. When I make a final decision, I never have any .. a-close calls b-pins and needles c-second thoughts d-ins and outs 31. If youre too ..with your money now, youll have nothing saved for your old age. a-big shot b-free and easy c-spick-and-span d-old hand 32. It was amazing that she was so soon after her accident. a-lost cause b-part and parcel c-spick-and-span d-up and about 33. Because the rain destroyed her weekend plans, Miss Jones half-heartedly did some around the house. a-wear and tear b-odds and ends c-give and take d-ins and outs 34. The international nuclear crisis was until the very end. a-touch and go b-clear-cut c-null and void d-spick-and-span 35. Tom is more than ..; hes basically just very lazy. a-narrow-minded b-easy-going c-easy and free d-high and low 36. Wouldnt it be nice if we could eliminate all war and violence .. a-for now b-for good c-time and again d-now and again 37. , there are more similarities between various people of the world than there are differences. a-Ins and outs b-Sooner or later c-Odds and ends d-By and large 38. The judge declared the new law because it was discriminatory. a-null and void b-all at once c-cut and dried d-by and large 39. Are you being ..when you insist on such a narrow-minded decision? a-last straw b-dear-cut c-fair and square d-all-out 40. At first I accepted his suggestion, but later I had .about it. a-second thoughts b-heart and soul c-small talks d-fair and square (20 Marks) Question No.5 A
sentence writing Answer each question or statement by using the idiomatic expression in a meaningful, grammatical sentence.
1. Explain why a plan might fall through. ... 2. How did your desire to learn English come about? ... 3. When a vocabulary word is very difficult, how do you try to catch on? ... 4. How often do you run over your classwork at home? ... 5. When was the last time that you ran across an old friend? ... 6. Do you stick to your plans or do you often let them fall through? ... 7. Whom do you turn to when you have a problem? ... 8. What problem in your native country would you do away with, if you were the countrys leader? ... 9. What was the most recent task which you put off? ... 10. In your family, who do you look up to? ... 11. Why should students carry out their assignments completely? ... 12. What responsibilities tie you down? ... 13. What do you put above your own interests? ... 14. Why would a person try to make light of an important problem? ...
15. What does a driver have to keep an eye on? ... 16. How do you lay your problems to rest? ... 17. How would you bring someone around to your point of view? ... 18. Who should you leave medical decisions up to? ... 19. How do people put wear and tear on their cars? ... 20. In what situation would you be on pins and needles? ... 21. Why is it important to know the ins and outs of your work or job? ... 22. Why do some people think that politicians are full of hot air? ... 23. When did you have second thoughts about something? ... 24. Which of your activities are few and far between? ... 25. What kinds of books do you usually find cut and dried? ... 26. Why are races more interesting if some racers are neck and neck? ... 27. When should you make an all-out effort to help someone? ... 28. What world problems should be eliminated for good? ... 29. Why are all languages changing little by little? ... 30. What bad habit would you like to stop sooner or later? ... (15 Marks) B. Paraphrase the following passage: One day Bill was really down in the dumps. His friends all seemed to be sitting pretty. They were not beating down doors to find ways to get movie money. Bill and his mother had a heart-to-heart talk about it. Bills mother promised to pay him if he would lend her a hand in the kitchen. Bill was all thumbs, but he agreed. When his mom took the first bite of his meat loaf, he was on pins and needles. She loved it. Here, she said as she gave him the money. Step on it, or youll be late. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... (5 Marks) APPENDIX 7.b POST-TEST TABLE 105 STUDENTS PERFORMANCE ON THE POT: TOTAL NUMBER OF CORRECT
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