Word Classes/ Parts of Speech- English - Lecture no-3

Subject: English

Subject Code: HUM 4101

Topic: Word Classes/Parts of Speech- Lecture No-3

Lecturer: Md. Arif Moinuddin Chy

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Word Classes/ Parts of Speech

Man 1 : Hey, would you like to go for dinner tonight?

Man 2: I’m very sorry. I have an important exam at the University tomorrow; so, I think I should study tonight.

Man 1: Mate, You look upset. Forget about her.

Mate: Thank you, Rob. I’m trying… oh, I’m going to see my old friends at Dhaka on Saturday. Would you like to come with me?  

Man 1: Hi Jess, I’m looking for you… Can I borrow your book for  today, please?

Man 2: Oh, hi… umm… I’m not sure. I think I need the book. Sorry. I can give you tomorrow. 

“I have an important exam at the University tomorrow; so, I think I should study tonight.”

What Kind of Words are in this sentence?

Noun

Pronoun

Verb

Adverb

Preposition

Adjective/ qualifying word

Conjunction/ Linking word

Article/ Determiner

Interjection

Task I

Andrew didn't go to the cafe with the other students. Rachel told him they were going there, but he wanted to finish his work. Andrew isn't very sociable. He stays in his room and concentrates totally on his studies. He's an excellent student, but he doesn't have much fun.

1 the………………………….  9 and …………………….

2 told…………………………  10 totally …………………….

3 they……………………….   11 an ………………………

4 there …………………….    12 excellent …………

5 he …………………………    13 but ……………………

6 finish ……………………     14 fun …………………..

7 sociable ......................

8 in ………………………

                    to    --    preposition           café   -- noun 

Task - ii

Henry thinks Claire is wonderful. He loves her madly, and he dreams of marrying her, but unfortunately he is rather old for her. Today they are at a cafe with their friends Sarah and Mark, so Henry can't get romantic with Claire. But he might buy her some flowers later.

Noun

Pronoun, Verb. Adverb

Preposition, Adjective/ qualifying word

Conjunction/ Linking word, Article/ Determiner

Interjection

Task - iii

Is the word in bold a verb, a noun or an adjective?

 Shall we go for a walk?      noun

 Shall we walk into town?    Verb

1 Laura wanted to talk to Rita.

2 Laura wanted a talk with Rita.

3 The windows aren't very clean.

4 Doesn't anyone clean the windows?

5 We went to a fabulous show in New York.

6 Laura wanted to show Rita her photos.

7 Henry thought Claire looked beautiful.

8 A strange thought came into Emma's head.

9 Sarah is feeling quite tired now.

10 Studying all night had tired Andrew out.