OU Degree 6th Sem English Unit 6 Vocabulary, Grammar
Vocabulary: Appropriacy
Exercise – I
Identify the formal and informal ways of greeting among the following.
1. How are you? ( )
2. Good to see you. ( )
3. How are things? ( )
4. How are you doing? ( )
5. How are you everything? ( )
6. What’s up? ( )
7. How’s it going? ( )
8. How is life? ( )
9. How have you been keeping? ( )
10. I trust that everything is well.
Answers:
1. Formal
2. Informal
3. Informal
4. Formal
5. Formal
6. Informal
7. Informal
8. Informal
9. Formal
10. Formal
Exercise – II
Rewrite the following sentences in formal /Informal English.
1. Hi there
2. Seeyoulater!
3. I would like to apologize for forgetting your birthday.
4. Thanks a lot for the present!
5. How do you do, Mrs Rao?
6. It is a pleasure to meet you.
Answer:
| 1. Hi there | 1. Hello ! / Hello, May I know who is speaking. |
| 2. See you later! | 2. I will meet you later. |
| 3. I would like to apologize for forgetting your birthday. | 3. Sony for forgetting your birthday/Sorry, I forgot your birthday. |
| 4. Thanks a lot for the present | 4. Thank you so much for your present/ Thank you very much. |
| 5. How do you do, Mrs Rao? | 5. How are you Mrs. Rao? |
| 6. It is a pleasure to meet you. | 6. Nice meeting you. |
| 7. Call me later. | 7. Give me a ring later I Please call me later/ afterwards. |
| 8. I just want to express my sincere thanks for all you have done for us. | 8. Thanks for all you have done for us |
| 9. I am afraid you’re mistaken | 9. I think you are mistaken. |
| 10. More tea? | 10. Would you like to have some more tea? Do you like to have some more tea? |
Exercise – III
Give gender-fair or gender – neutral alternatives to the following words phrases and usages.
1. Miss/Mrs
2. Actress
3. Salesman /salesgirl /Salesbo,
4. Poetess
5. Common man
6. Man-made
7. The best man for the job
8. May the best man win!
9. Mankind
10. Man of the match
Answer:
| 1. | Miss /Mrs | 1. | Madam |
| 2. | Actress | 2. | Star |
| 3. | Salesman/salesgirl / Salesboy | 3. | Salesperson/Sales Assistant |
| 4. | Poetess | 4. | Writer/ Author/ Poet |
| 5. | Common man | 5. | Mass/Commoner |
| 6. | Man-made | 6. | Human – Made |
| 7. | The best man for the job | 7. | The best choice for the job |
| 8. | May the best man win! | 8. | Let the best person win |
| 9. | Mankind | 9. | Human race |
| 10. | Man of the match | 10. | The best player of the match |
Exercise – IV.
Rewrite the following sentences to make them more inclusive.
Question 1.
Give the student his scholarship right away.
Answer:
Give the student’s scholarship right away.
Give the scholarship to the student straight away.
Question 2.
As a teacher, he faces excessive paperwork daily.
Answer:
As a teacher, he faces a lot of paper work daily.
Question 3.
Each student should submit his assignment before the last date.
Answer:
Each student should submit the assignment before the last date.
Question 4.
It is the duty of every driver to carry his driver’s license at all times.
Answer:
It is the duty of every driver to carry his driving license at all times.
Question 5.
When a person watches too much television, his brain turns to mush.
Answer:
When a person watches television for a long time, his brain turns to much.
Question 6.
If an employee has a problem with a supervisor, he should discuss the problem with the officer.
Answer:
If an employee has got a problem with a supervisor, they should discuss the problem with the officer.
Question 7.
The average student is worried about his grades.
Answer:
The student of average level is worried about his grades.
Question 8.
Does everybody have his book?
Answer:
Does everybody possess a book.
Question 9.
When the student hands in his paper, assess it immediately.
Answer:
When the student hands over his paper, assess it immediately.
Question 10.
A law-abiding citizen pays his taxes promptly.
Answer:
A law abiding citizen pays the taxes promptly.
Grammar: Common Errors
Exercise-I.
Correct the following sentences.
Question 1.
The chair is made of the wood.
Answer:
The chair is made of wood.
Question 2.
He always eats piece of chocolate after lunch.
Answer:
He always eats a piece of chocolate after lunch.
Question 3.
She told me the interesting story.
Answer: .
She told me an interesting story
Question 4.
He has good idea about the matter.
Answer:
He has a good idea about the matter
Question 5.
I saw him in yellow car.
Answer:
I saw him in the yellow car.
Question 6.
People consider him as a great leader.
Answer:
People consider him a great leader.
Question 7.
I agree with your proposal.
Answer:
I agree to your proposal.
Question 8.
They started to Karimnagar.
Answer:
They went to Karimnagar / They left for Karimnagar.
Question 9.
They will return in this month.
Answer:
They will return within this month.
Question 10.
I suffer with Short-sightedness.
Answer:
I suffer from short sightedness.
Exercise-II.
Correct the following sentences.
Question 1.
The police will cancel your driving license if you will break the rules again.
Answer:
The police will cancel your driving license if you break rules gain.
Question 2.
It is time they start.
Answer:
It is time for them to start
Question 3.
He lives in Delhi for five years.
Answer:
He has lived in Delhi for five years.
Question 4.
If I had known of your arrival, I would meet you.
Answer:
If I had known of your arrival, I would have met you
Question 5.
He was late so he is scolded by the teacher.
Answer:
He was late and so he was scolded by the teacher.
Question 6.
The teacher is taking two classes daily.
Answer:
The teacher takes two classes daily
Question 7.
I am having a headache.
Answer:
I have a headache.
Question 8.
When she sings, you can’t help to listen to her.
Answer:
When she sings, you can’t help listening to her.
Question 9.
He wants that I should do the work.
Answer:
He wants me to do the work.
Question 10.
The students and the teacher is in the class.
Answer:
The students and the teacher are in the class.
Exercise III.
Correct the following sentences.
Question 1.
You need not to tell me again.
Answer:
You need not tell me again
Question 2.
They disposed off all the junk.
Answer:
They disposed off the junk.
Question 3.
He is trying hard to cope up with the situation.
Answer:
He is trying hard to cope up with he situation.
Question 4.
Did you ever read The Jungle Book?
Answer:
Did you read ” The Jungle Book” ?
Question 5.
According to me, it’s true.
Answer:
In my view, it’s true.
I believe, it’s true.
Question 6.
If I will be late, I’ll call you.
Answer:
If I am late, I’ll call you
Question 7.
She tried to quickly finish the book before she had to leave.
Answer:
She tried to finish the book before she had left.
Question 8.
While walking in the garden, he found a sparkling woman’s bracelet.
Answer:
While walking in the garden, he found a woman’s sparkling bracelet.
Question 9.
Please reply back immediately.
Answer:
Please reply immediately.
Question 10.
Being a hot day, the old man did not go out.
Answer:
It being a hot day, the old man did not go out.