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REVISED AND ENLARGED MA IM OF ENanGdLCISoHmGpRoAsiMtiMonAR A Basic Skills Course in English Grammar and Composition 6Book Editor/writers D N Mukhiya Sarah Matchett Anand Arora

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Preface First Edition 2066 BS MA IM of English Grammar and Composition has been designed to give students systematic guidance on grammatical concepts and various functional contexts following the appropriateness of both inductive and deductive approaches. The series has sound coverage of all grammar topics, supported by grammar notes, language notes, vocabulary activities, writing composition skills and reading comprehension techniques for developing the four skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) of the English language. The grammatical activities in the series represent a blend of both functional and traditional approaches of teaching English grammar. The activities based on functional grammar are meant to improve communicative competence of students by showing them how texts work in real life situations and how grammar works in the context of different text types. On the other hand, traditional approach to English grammar serves to provide students with the terminology and rules needed to talk about grammar; and help them deal with the terms and typical questions of grammar in various English language tests. The exercises are designed to help students understand grammatical concepts in functional context reinforcing the learning of English in the classroom. Many of the exercises incorporate learner-centered activities that include various learning materials and help students get ample practice in applying grammatical concepts in real-life oral and written English. We are really grateful to all the teachers and students of government and private schools who helped us in piloting the series. We feel privileged to extend our sincere thanks to the publisher who thought of publishing this series, and more importantly we are thankful to D N Mukhiya, who revised and edited the series in accordance with the English curriculum of Nepal, following a new approach to the teaching of current English usage. Any constructive suggestions for the betterment of the series will always be welcomed. Authors Revised and Enlarged Edition 2075 BS We are pleased to publish the revised and enlarged edition of the Maxim of English Grammar and Composition series (Revised and Enlarged). The series has long been one of the best and most representative of all English Grammar books in Nepal, and has continually been enjoyed by English teachers, students and parents since its original publication in 2066 BS. This new edition selectively excludes and includes grammar topics and exercises, makes necessary corrections, and adds colourful illustrations to make the series more classroom friendly and purposeful. We acknowledge with appreciation the assistance of all the teachers and experts who have given their valuable suggestions for the revision of the series. D N Mukhiya

Contents 5 1. Articles.............................................................. 2. Countable and Uncountable.............................. 16 3. Plural Nouns...................................................... 21 4. Quantifiers......................................................... 24 Vocabulary Practice........................................... 30 Grammar in Context.......................................... 33 Guided Composition.......................................... 34 5. Pronouns............................................................ 35 Vocabulary Practice........................................... 51 Grammar in Context.......................................... 55 Guided Composition.......................................... 56 6. Adjectives.......................................................... 57 7. Subject Verb Agreement.................................... 71 Vocabulary Practice........................................... 79 Grammar in Context.......................................... 81 Guided Composition.......................................... 82 8. Sentence............................................................. 83 9. Negative............................................................. 90 10. Yes/No Questions............................................... 93 11. WH Questions.................................................... 100 12. Tag Questions..................................................... 106 Vocabulary Practice............................................ 110 Grammar in Context........................................... 112 Guided Composition........................................... 113 13. Tenses.................................................................. 114 Vocabulary Practice............................................. 132 Grammar in Context............................................ 135 Guided Composition............................................ 136 14. Reported Speech.................................................. 137 Vocabulary Practice............................................. 148 Grammar in Context............................................ 149 Guided Composition............................................ 150 15. Prepositions.......................................................... 151 16. Connectives............................................................ 162 Vocabulary Practice................................................ 168 Grammar in Context............................................... 172 Guided Composition............................................... 177

Articles 1 Read the text and underline the articles. Tenzing Norgay is a Nepalese Sir Edmund Hillary was a New Pasang Lhamu Sherpa was a mountain climber. When he Zealand mountaineer. He was also Nepalese woman. She was born climbed Everest, he became an an explorer, and a very good into a mountaineering family. ambassador for the Sherpas. beekeeper. She was an energetic lady. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. It is at an elevation of 29,035 feet (8850 meters). It lies in the mountain range called the Himalayas. The summit ridge of this highest peak separates Nepal and China. Each of these two countries has a special name for this mountain. The Nepalese name is ‘Sagarmatha’, which means ‘Goddess of the sky’. The Tibetan name is ‘Chomolungma’, which means ‘Mother goddess of the universe’. In English, Mount Everest is named after Sir George Everest, the first person to record the height and location of the mountain. On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first human beings to conquer Mount Everest. On April 22, 1993, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa became the first Nepalese woman to climb to the top of Mount Everest. The words ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ are called articles. They are three in number. ‘A’ and ‘an’ are called Indefinite Articles and ‘the’ is called Definite Article. ‘A’ and ‘an’ give general meaning to nouns. ARTICLE I saw a dog yesterday. (any one dog) An old man was in the park. (any one old man) Definite Indefinite (THE) (A/AN) ‘The’ gives definite or specific meaning to nouns. The girl in the red dress is my friend. The milk in this glass is hot. 5MA IM of English Grammar and Composition Book Six