Idioms.

1.  get off (easy/lightly)	A.      to receive a judgement in your favour when the evidence is neither for you nor against you
2.  get down to the facts	B.      do things in a very aggressive way, without considering any harm they might do to achieve their objectives.
3.  'Take no prisoners'	C.      trapped in the act of doing something wrong such as cheating or stealing.
4.  'Do a runner'	D.      a decision still hasn't been made about something
5.  Get /give  the benefit of the doubt	E.       to receive punishment or judgement for something wrong or illegal that you have done
6.  face the music	F.       to receive very little or no punishment for something
7.  caught red-handed	G.     to begin to discuss things that matter, to get to the truth
8.  the jury is still out	H.      leave a somewhere without paying or fulfilling expected obligations

         i.            The young man _________________ and did not have to go to jail for his crime.

       ii.            When the trial began the lawyers tried to _______________________________ as it was a complicated fraud case with many victims.

      iii.            The girl ____________________ and was not found guilty of the crime as there was not enough evidence to back up the police investigation.

     iv.            The young man was forced to _____________________ for the crimes that he had committed

       v.            The students realised they didn’t have enough cash to pay for their meal so when the waitresses back was turned they _________________.

     vi.            The new manager _________________. He is totally ruthless and ambitious.

    vii.            It was a terrible mistake, and ______________________ on whether Bob will lose his job over it, or not.

  viii.            I used to cheat in exams until I was ________________________ by my teacher. I stopped doing it after that.

·         Have you ever been caught red handed?! When? Why?

·         Do you think criminals get off lightly for the crimes they commit in you country? Give examples...

·         Do you think it is better to face the music or do a runner?! What would you do if you needed to pay for something but didn’t have enough cash....

Answers

1 f

2g

3b

4h

5a

6e

7c

8d

         i.            The young man got off lightly and did not have to go to jail for his crime.

       ii.            When the trial began the lawyers tried to get down to the facts as it was a complicated fraud case with many victims.

      iii.            The girl was given the benefit of the doubt and was not found guilty of the crime as there was not enough evidence to back up the police investigation.

     iv.            The young man was forced to face the for the crimes that he had committed

       v.            The students realised they didn’t have enough cash to pay for their meal so when the waitresses back was turned they did a runner

     vi.            The new manager takes no prisoners. He is totally ruthless and ambitious.

    vii.            It was a terrible mistake, and the jury is still out on whether Bob will lose his job over it, or not.

  viii.            I used to cheat in exams until I was caught red handed by my teacher. I stopped doing it after that.

English Proverbs.

1) A bird in the hand                                                                                      a) than words

2) Many hands                                                                                                b) catches the worm

3) Absence                                                                                                    c) out of mind

4) The early bird                                                                                              d) makes the heart grow fonder

5) Red night, shepherd’s delight,                                                                   e) is a friend indeed

6) Out of sight,                                                                                               f) is good news

7) Too many cooks                                                                                          g) better never late

8) A friend, in need,                                                                                       h) is worth two in the bush

9) Empty vessels                                                                                             i) spoil the broth

10) Where there’s a will,                                                                                 j) lie

11) No news                                                                                                    k) make light work

12) Deeds are better                                                                                        l) make most noise

13) Better late than never,                                                                              m) red morning, shepherd’s warning

14) Let sleeping dogs                                                                                      n) there’s a way

I      If you really want something, you can get it.

II     A weather prediction

III    Something you have got for sure is better than something more valuable that you may or may not get.

IV   The more people contribute their effort, the easier the job is.

V    If you don’t see somebody for a long time, you begin to forget about them.

VI    People contact you when they are in need. If they don’t, it’s because everything’s alright.

VII   If nobody disturbs you, don’t disturb anybody

VIII  People who don’t know what they are talking about usually speak more than anybody else.

IX    Do things as soon as possible. If not, you may miss the opportunity.

X     If someone is away for a long time, you miss them and forget their faults

XI   You know who your real friends are when you are in trouble

XII  Do it now if you can, but if you can’t, do it as soon as possible

XIII Stop talking and do something.

XIV If a lot of people work on the same job, their opinions can clash, and the results are not usually good.

SOLUTIONS

1 h  III

2 k  IV

3 d  X

4 b  IX

5 m  II

6 c   V

7 i  XIV

8 e  XI

9 l  VIII

10  n  I

11 f  VI

12 a  XIII

13  g  XII

14  j  VII

Question Tags

                                                    QUESTION TAGS.

1.           You know Tanjung Kelapa, ______________________________?

2.             He is a fisherman, _____________________________________?

3    3.        He was a fisherman, ___________________________________?

4    4.         You like seafood, ______________________________________?

5    5.         He likes seafood, ______________________________________?

6    6.         Sheila can come, ______________________________________?

7    7.         You know Ibrahim, ____________________________________?

8    8.       Ah Meng knows Ibrahim, _______________________________?

9    9.      She opened a bank account, ____________________________?

1    10.     He has seen that film, _________________________________?

1    11.      You have finished, ____________________________________?

1    12.      Your mother will help us, ______________________________?

1    13.       Mat Nor can swim, ___________________________________?

1    14.       We are ready, _______________________________________?

1    15.       Bir Singh is here, _____________________________________?

1    16.      This building is very old, _______________________________?

1    17.      You don’t know Ibrahim, ______________________________?

1    18.      She didn’t open a bank account, ________________________?

1    19.      He hasn’t seen that film, ______________________________?

2     20.    Mat Nor can’t swim, _________________________________?

2     21.   This building isn’t very old, ____________________________?

22.   Goh Fat doesn’t like cakes, ________________________________?                                                         

Exercise- The Simple Past & Past Continuous Tense

Name:……………………………………     Class: …………………….Date:…………………….

THE SIMPLE TENSE & PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE.

Put in the correct Simple Past or Past Continuous tense of the verb in brackets.

1.  When I (arrive), the doctor (attend) to a patient.

    When I arrived, the doctor was attending  to a patient.

2.  The man (clean) his pistol when it accidentally (go) off and (kill) him.

3.  The traffic policeman (stop) him because he (speed).

4.  When I (come) in, Karen (discuss) a problem with a friend. She (break) off that   discussion and (invite) me to sit down.

5.  She (not allow) to swim yesterday because a strong wind (blow) and the sea (be) rough.

6.  I (search) for my friend when I (see) him among a crowd of girls. He (talk) to them and 

     (wave) his arms about.

7.  The burglar (open) the door of the safe when he (hear) foot-steps.

8.  I (have) my dinner when news of a prisoner’s escape (broadcast) over the radio. A reward of a thousand ringgits (offer) for his recapture.

9.  As I (drive) along the coast road, I (notice) many yachts out at sea. They (sail) towards the bay.

10. I (paint) a landscape when I (interrupt) by a stranger. He (ask) me what I (paint).

11. When I (arrive) at the cinema, Roy (wait) for me. As soon as he (see) me, he (wave) and (shout) something but I (can’t) catch what he (say) because everyone (make) so much noise.

12. I (walk) across the field while a football match was in progress. I (not know) the ball (come) in my direction until it (be) too late.

13. While I (stay) with my uncle in Pangkor Island. I often (accompany) him on his fishing trips.

14. The film (show) when we (enter) the cinema. As we (try) to find the way to our seats, the usher (approach) us and kindly (show) us the way with his torch.

15. It (rain) while we (wait) for the bus. Lightning (streak) across the sky and thunder (rumble).

16. The headmaster (catch) the boy who (smoke) in the toilet. 

Exercise - The Simple Past Tense

Name:……………………………………       Class:...............           Date:…………………

Complete the sentences with the SIMPLE PAST. Use the verbs given.

closed             fought            won               drew              caught                felt                  froze                put swept             heard              taught            flew               broke                  drove              sold                  fell rose               hung               did                 ate                 made                   met                cut

1.   I …………………….the kitchen floor with a broom.

2.   A bird …………………….. into our apartment through an open window.

3.   I ……………………….. the bird in my hands and put it back outside.

4.   My father ……………………me how to make furniture.

5.   It got so  cold last night that the water in the pond………………………… .

6.   When I heard about Sue’s problem, I ……………………..sorry for her.

7.   Alex………………………… a map for us to show us how to get to the museum.

8.   A few minutes ago, I ………………………….on the radio about a bad plane accident.

9.   Joe had an accident. He………………………off the roof and………………………his leg.

10.  Sam………………………the race. He ran the fastest.

11.  Ted……………………………his car to Alaska last summer.

12.  The soldiers……………………………the battle through the night and into the morning.

13.  I used to have a camera, but I …………………………..it because I needed the money.

14.  Jane didn’t want anyone to find her diary, so she……………………it in a shoe box in her closet.

15.  There was a cool breeze last night. I opened the window, but Brad got cold and……………..it.

16.  We…………………..at the new restaurant last night. The food wasn’t very good.

17.  Jason………………….an excellent job of glueing the broken vase together.

18.  The sun..…………………at 6.21 this morning.

19.  My friend gave me a painting for my birthday. I…………………….it on the wall in my office.

20.  Howard is a good carpenter. He……………………… the house in which he and his family live.

21.  Danny and I are old friends. We…………………..each other in 1975.

22.  Joy was barefoot. She stepped on a piece of broken glass and……………………..her foot.

Comparison Of Adjectives

Name:.......................................................... Class:.............................. Date:....................................

COMPARISON OF ADJECTIVES Give the comparative and the superlative of the following adjectives.
No	Positive	Comparative	Superlative
1	strong
2	merry
3	wide
4	difficult
5	good
6	fortunate
7	bad
8	useful
9	nice
10	beautiful
11	valuable
12	wonderful
13	much
14	far
15	greedy
16	many
17	nervous
18	correct
19	tidy
20	boring
21	certain
22	elegant
23	silly
24	small
25	recent

Fill in the blanks with as, of or than. 1.   This dress is newer..................................that one. 2.   This dress is .............................new ......................................that one. 3.   This dress is the newest.........................the three. 4.   Tan is older ..............................Johan. 5.   Joseph is not.........................old ..........................Johan. 6.   Tan is the oldest.........................the three. 7.   This book is better...............................that. 8.   This book is not.........................good........................that. 9.   This book is the best..............................the three. 10.  This pot is...............................black...........................that one.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjectives in brackets. 1.    Saiful is the ................................(clever) boy in the class. 2.    Kavitha is .................................(tall) than Susan. 3.    This exercise is ............................................(difficult) than the first one. 4.    My bag is ................................(good) than yours. 5.    My house is .............................................(far) of all. 6.    My cold is ...............................(bad) than it was yesterday. 7.    Ngiap Teen has the ....................................(little) rice on her plate. 8.    Mrs. Donald is the ................................................(kind) person I have ever met. 9.    She is said to be the ..............................................(beautiful) woman in the world. 10.  Mr. Raj is ..................................(rich) than Encik Halim, but I don’t think he is        .......................................(happy) than Encik Halim.  11.  I need a ......................................(big) suitcase to put my clothes. This one is too small. 12.  Of all the children, Ben is the ...........................................(hardworking). 13.  This homework is the .................................(bad) you have ever done. 14.  Milk chocolate is ........................................(sweet) than dark chocolate.

Read the given statements and answer the questions that follow. 1.   A car goes faster than a bicycle but not as fast as an aeroplane. a.  Which is the fastest? ......................................................................................................... b.  Which is the slowest? ........................................................................................................ 2.  Nora got fewer marks than Siti. Kumar got more marks than Siti. a.  Which pupil got the most marks? ................................................................................... b.  Which pupil got the fewest marks? ................................................................................ 3.  Science is more difficult than English but not as difficult as Mathematics. a.  Which is the most difficult? .............................................................................................. b.  Which is the least difficult? ............................................................................................... 4.  A dictionary is thicker than a reference book. A reference book is thicker than an      exercise book. a.  Which is the thickest? ....................................................................................................... b.  Which is the thinnest? ....................................................................................................... 5.  Gopal is heavier than Boboi and Boboi is heavier than Yaya. a.  Who is the heaviest? ......................................................................................................... b.  Who is the lightest? ........................................................................................................... 6.  My bag is bigger than Mary’s bag but not as big as Chin’s bag. a.  Whose bag is the biggest? .............................................................................................. b.  Whose bag is the smallest? .............................................................................................. 7.  A carnation is cheaper than a rose. A daisy is cheaper than a carnation. a.  Which flower is the cheapest? ........................................................................................ b.  Which flower is the most expensive? .............................................................................. 8.  Zubaidah is younger than Mei Mei, Sheena is younger than Zubaidah. a.  Who is the youngest? ....................................................................................................... b.  Who is the oldest? ............................................................................................................. 9.  Aida is taller than Jessy and Jessy is taller than Amutha. a.  Who is the tallest? ............................................................................................................. b.  Who is the shortest? ..........................................................................................................