EnglishNEB 2076 (old course)

a) Put the following words in correct order so that they make meaningful sentences. [2] i) nine/saves/a/time/stitch/in ii) it/two/make/to/takes/quarrel/a b) Rewrite the following sentences using the…

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a) Put the following words in correct order so that they make meaningful sentences. [2]

  • i) nine/saves/a/time/stitch/in
  • ii) it/two/make/to/takes/quarrel/a b) Rewrite the following sentences using the verbs in brackets in correct tense. [3]
  • i) We (get) up at 4:30 yesterday morning.
  • ii) Time and tide (wait) for none.
  • iii) When does the new routine (come) into effect ?
  • iv) We (have) our meal at college when we were at college.
  • v) Listen ! someone (knock) at the gate.
  • vi) We must (submit) our assignment in time.

Answer

a) Putting words in correct order

i)

A stitch in time saves nine.

ii)

It takes two to make a quarrel.

b) Rewriting sentences with correct verb tense

i)

We **got** up at 4:30 yesterday morning.

Explanation: The sentence refers to a completed action in the past, so the simple past tense of "get" is used.


ii)

Time and tide **wait** for none.

Explanation: This is a general truth, so the simple present tense is used.


iii)

When **will** the new routine **come** into effect?

Explanation: The question is about a future event, so the future simple tense ("will + base verb") is used.


iv)

We **had** our meal at college when we **were** at college.

Explanation:

  • "Had" is the past perfect tense (action completed before another past action).
  • "Were" is the simple past tense (describing a state in the past).

v)

Listen! Someone **is knocking** at the gate.

Explanation: The action is happening now (present continuous tense) because of the command "Listen!"


vi)

We must **submit** our assignment in time.

Explanation: The sentence expresses a general obligation (no change in tense needed).


Full Answer in a Single Block (for reference):

a)
i) A stitch in time saves nine.
ii) It takes two to make a quarrel.

b)
i) We got up at 4:30 yesterday morning.
ii) Time and tide wait for none.
iii) When will the new routine come into effect?
iv) We had our meal at college when we were at college.
v) Listen! Someone is knocking at the gate.
vi) We must submit our assignment in time.

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