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(c) Expand the following phrases into clauses, and say
what kind of clause each is :—with the hatching
of the young; well-aimed; the less easily to be
seen. (6)
(d) What kind of movement is described by each of the
following verbs :—slink, pad, stroll, swoop. (4)
(e) Give words that are opposite in meaning to each
of the following monotonous, silently, crafty,
dusk, delicate. (5)
3. [a) Combine the following statements into a complex
sentence —
The old man lifted the box—he showed me a swarm of
bees—he jerked them on to the floor—they
scattered in all directions. (4)
(&) Put into reported (or indirect) speech :—
" Now, boy,” said Pew, “ take me to the captain.”
“ Sir,” said I, ” I dare not. The captain is not what he
used to be.” " Take me in straight,” retorted the beggar,
"or I’ll break your arm.” (3)
(c) Give the first person singular of the past indicative
active of the following verbs :—lay, eat, slay, begin, sting,
teach. (8)
4. [a) Construct sentences, each containing one of the
following idioms correctly used :—as good as gold; out of
sorts ; touch and go ; the salt of the earth ; a thorn in the
flesh ; the king of terrors. (6)
(6) Explain the following abbreviations :—P.T.O.,
R.A.F., G.P.O., CXV, via, do., i.e., etc. (4)
1937
LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
ENGLISH
(including Literature and History)
(First Paper («)—Composition)
Monday, 15th March—9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
The value attached to the question is shown in brackets after
the question.
N.B.—Write legibly and neatly, and leave a space of half
an inch between the lines. Marks may be deducted
for bad or crowded writing.
(C 25386)
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