TOEFL ASSIGNMENT

(Reyhan Ammar XII IPA 4 – 8)

 Appositive

1. Mohammed Emwazi, the Kuwaiti-born British militant, appeared in videos of the beheadings of
Western hostages.
(source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34805924)

Explain: Mohammed Emwazi is the subject, appeared in…. is the verb, the Kuwaiti-born British militant
is appositive (same as Emwazi).

 Adjective Clause

2. Mr Fidler, who is also applying for the injunction to be varied or suspended, told Mr Justice Dove the
council's case was based on "lies and deception".
(source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-surrey-34703232)

Explain: who substitutes the subject, Mr Fidler.

 Adjective Phrase (present participle)

3. “People coming to the UK must live here and contribute for four years before they qualify for in-work
benefits or social housing,” writes Mr Cameron.
(source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-34770875)

Explain: coming: who are coming

 Adjective Phrase (past participle)

4. The language used in Parliament shows a shift in cultural attitudes.

(source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-34744345)

Explain: used: which is used

5. His paper, written while he was a research fellow at the University of Cork's computer security group,
will be presented at the Black Hat Europe conference in November.
(source: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34185372)

Explain: written: which was written

 Dangling modifier (Active)

6. Explaining the accident on Wednesday, Hamilton said on his Instagram account: "I've not been well
with a fever but I also had a road accident in Monaco on Monday night.
(source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/34806219)

Explain:
Hamilton explained the accident on Wednesday.
Hamilton said on his Instagram account: "I've not been well with a fever but I also had a road accident
in Monaco on Monday night.
 7. "Talking with the team and my doctor, we decided together that it was best for me to rest at home
and leave a day later."
(source: http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/34806219)

Explain: We talked with the team and my doctor. We decided together that it was best for me to rest
at home and leave a day later.

 Dangling modifier (passive)

8. Aimed at bringing the latest education to Himalayan children while nurturing their Tibetan Buddhist
culture, the school is proving to be a seat of wisdom, happiness and beauty.
(source: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20151113-the-worlds-most-beautiful-schools)

Explain:
a. The school is proving to be a seat of wisdom, happiness and beauty.
The school is aimed at bringing the latest education to Himalayan children while nurturing their
Tibetan Buddhist culture
b. The school, which is aimed at bringing the latest education to Himalayan children while nurturing
their Tibetan Buddhist culture, is proving to be a seat of wisdom, happines and beauty.
c. Aimed at bringing the latest education to Himalayan children while nurturing their Tibetan
Buddhist culture, the school is proving to be a seat of wisdom, happiness and beauty.

 Adverb Clause (Complete Form)

9. No milkmaids, no flowers, nothing. I just want to feel and then when I start to work I’ll remember.”
(source: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-33095945)

Explain:
Connector+S+V = when I start
Reduced Form: when starting

 Adverb Clause (Reduced Form)

10. Dr Bazarnji tested 58 families before narrowing it down to just a handful.

(source: http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34723550)

Explain:
a. Connector + Ving/V3
Before + narrowing
Complete form: before he narrowed