ANSWERS CSEC ENGLISH

Dangling Participial Phrases

1. Finding no one in the house, the burglar had no difficulty taking all the valuables and making his getaway.

2. Hurrying down the back steps to catch the bus, The woman twisted her ankle and cried out in pain.

3. Switching on the lights, Sam realised from the flickering that there was a problem with low voltage.

4. Sitting down to do his Spanish homework, Michael was distracted by some one whistling at the gate so he made several mistakes.

5. Stepping into the dentist’s office, Melissa felt her heart miss a beat when she saw the drill and the syringe and needle.

6. Munching happily on his piece of fried chicken, the elderly man was disturbed by the sight of two beggars on the street.

7. Closing the door behind him, he stopped in his tracks when he heard a sudden cry for help.

8. Putting her books neatly on the shelf, our daughter smiled, letting us know that she had finished her homework.

Find the Odd Man Out

1 fractious, 2 culture, 3 pliable, 4 escalate, 5 satisfactory, 6 ragged, 7 discreet, 8 indirect, 9 reputed, 10 prevalent

Nouns From Adjectives

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Sara’s rudeness irritated everyone.

Andrew’s success pleased everyone.

Mum’s illness depressed my entire family.

King Solomon’s wisdom astonished the Queen of Sheba. Paula’s loneliness worried her mother.

The blind man’s generosity impressed the neighbours. Amanda’s selfishness disappointed the entire class.

The new teacher’s leniency displeased the principal.

The mayor’s sarcasm impressed no one.

His familiarity deceived no one.

Beginning With W

1 Warble, 2 warrior, 3 waver, 4 waylay, 5 weird, 6 wheedle, 7 whereabouts, 8 widespread, 9 wilful, 10 wince, 11 wistful, 12 writhe.