The examination papers as set for the pupils of schools in union with the College of Preceptors at midsummer, 1859.

  • College of Preceptors (London, England)
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[1859]
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    (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) PUPILS’ EXAMINATION. Midsummer, 1859. ENGLISH GRAMMAR. (Third Class.) (The total number of marks for this, aper is 100; and no Candidate will pass who does not obtain at least one fifth of them.) 1. Enumerate the various ways in which the plural number is formed in English nouns. Give examples of each. 2. Define Case. Mention the different modes in which the Possessive Case is formed in nouns and pronouns. 3. Enumerate and classify the Pronouns. 4. What is meant by Inflexion ? In an English verb, which tenses are formed by inflexion, and which by the use of auxiliary verbs ? Analyse those tenses which are formed by auxiliaries. 5. What is a Preposition ? What are the principal relations which prepositions indicate ? 6. Mention derived nouns ending in (i.) -age, (ii.) -hood, (iii.) -ling, (iv.) -th, (v.) -dom. State from what other words they are derived, and explain the force of the termination. 7. Explain the terms Subject and Predicate. 8. What is meant by a Substantive Clause ? What is meant by an Adjective Clause ? What is meant by an Adverbial Clause ? Give an example of each. 9. Parse the following passage:— The grove receives us next, Between the upright shafts of whose tall elms We may discern the thresher at his task. Thump after thump resounds the constant flail, That seems to swing uncertain and yet falls Full on the destined ear.