Exercise 5

Read the sentences below. Write the correct forms of the words in the blanks. Words from number one on the list go with the sentences in number one below, words from number two with the sentences in number two, and so forth. Say whether the word is an adjective or an adverb.

1. a. I told my instructor the _____ truth.

b. The library is an _____ beautiful place to study.

2. a. He needs to study all the _____ subjects.

b. The reading room is _____ a good place to study.

3. a. My friends _____ wanted to see the dormitories.

b. What _____ question did you want to ask?

4. a. I am looking for a _____ carrel in the library.

b. Please speak _____ while you are here.

5. a. I am bothered by too many _____ distractions.

b. _____ the place is an ideal room for thinking.

6. a. All the books should fit _____ on that shelf.

b. I have a very _____ room in that hall.

 

— Speaking

 

1. In the text it is said that television sets and windows could be sight distractions for studying. What other sight distractions can you think of?

2. The author of the text says that students should get into the habit of studying in the library. What other habits do you think students should get into?