DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
WORKSHEET NO. 1
1. Frame sentences to illustrate the use of each of the following expressions :
utopian, quixotic, hewers of wood and drawers of water, to throw pearls before swine, hook, line and sinker.
2. Correct the following sentences :
(a) Neither of them have had any success with the boss.
(b) The police made the limb over to a firm of undertakers to dispose it of in a
more formal way.
(c) He said that the B.C.G. vaccination was one of the greatest ‘farce’ that was
ever practised on the public.
(d) Digging an unused well, a huge treasure was discovered.
(e) Looking down below, people on the streets appeared mere specks.
(f) Apparently the spurt in prices have been caused by the recent floods.
(g) I asked him that how much he wanted.
(h) He had scarcely left the room than the party arrived.
(i) Until you do not work hard you will not pass.
(j) As I am still weak, so I shall not be able to attend your party.
3. Give one word for :
(a) One who is easily fooled.
(b) A brave, fearless person.
(c) Use of more words than necessary.
(d) A dabbler in the fine arts.
(e) A connoisseur of good food.
4. Give one word for :
(a) excessive eater
(b) belief in many gods