Grammar and communicative

UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA PARTICULAR DE LOJA
La Universidad Católica de Loja
MODALIDAD ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA
Departamento de Lenguas Modernas y Literatura
Sección Lengua Inglesa

Communicative Grammar III
Evaluación a distancia
5 Créditos

Titulación

Ciclo

 Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención:
Inglés

III

Profesora principal:

Mg. Paola Alexandra Cabrera Solano

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Octubre 2013-Febrero 2014

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Evaluaciones a distancia: Communicative Grammar III

PRIMERA EVALUACIÓN A DISTANCIA
FIRST BIMESTER
Le recordamos que usted debe enviar de forma obligatoria su
evaluación a distancia a través del Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje
(EVA) en las fechas definidas, que son EXCLUSIVAS E
IMPOSTERGABLES.
OS
PRIMER BIMESTRE
FECHAS DE ENVÍO

TITULACIONES
* Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención:
- Educación Básica
- Físico Matemáticas
- Químico Biológicas
- Lengua y Literatura
* Ingeniero en Contabilidad y Auditoría
* Ingeniero en Gestión Ambiental
* Economista
* Licenciado en Psicología
* Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención: Inglés
* Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención: Educación Infantil
* Abogado
* Ingeniero en Administración en Gestión Pública
* Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención: Ciencias Humanas y Religiosas
* Ingeniero en Administración de Empresas Turísticas y Hoteleras
* Ingeniero en Administración en Banca y Finanzas
* Licenciado en Asistencia Gerencial y Relaciones Públicas
* Ingeniero en Informática
* Ingeniero en Administración de Empresas
* Licenciado en Comunicación Social

Del viernes 1 al martes 12 de
noviembre de 2013

Del viernes 1 al miércoles 13
de noviembre de 2013

Del viernes 1 al jueves 14 de
noviembre de 2013

Del viernes 1 al viernes 15 de
noviembre de 2013

Para el envío de las evaluaciones acceda a: www.utpl.edu.ec.
IMPORTANT
Before completing the distance assignments it is important that you study the book:
“FOCUS ON GRAMMAR 3, An Integrated Skills Approach” and the didactic guide. Try to
understand all the contents for each bimester. Do not complete the activities without
studying the chapters.
This task is worth 6 points, 2 for the objective section and 4 for the essay one.
Plagiarism note: “Plagiarism is using someone else’s work-words, ideas or
illustrations; published or unpublished. Students who plagiarize will be graded with
zero (0) and will not have any opportunity to rectify their error by repeating the
assignment.



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OBJECTIVE PART (2 points)
ACTIVITY 1
1. Choose T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.
Strategy: To complete this activity please review the Grammar Notes of units I to IV,
and the contents of the didactic guide that belong to the first term. Choose just one
correct answer.
1.

(

)

Adverbs of frequency usually go after the main verb, but they go
before the verb be.

2.

(

)

The imperative is used to give orders or commands; however, it
cannot be used to give advice or make suggestions.

3.

(

)

The following statement is correct: When she called, I was exercising.

4.

(

)

“David uses to go to the beach”, is a correct statement.

5. ( )

The following dialogue has two grammar mistakes:
A: Will she leave tomorrow?
B: Yes, she will.

6.

(

)

When a sentence about the future time has two clauses, the verb in
the time clause is often in the simple present.

7.

(

)

Wh-questions with why, when, or where have the following word
order: auxiliary verb + subject + main verb.

8.

(

)

The following dialogue is grammatically correct:
A: When you were young, did you use to ate in restaurants a lot?
B: No, no that often. We used to cooking at home.

9.

(

)

Read the following statement: Susan looked at herself in the mirror.
The meaning of this statement means that Susan looked at another
person’s face in the mirror?

10.

(

)

Two –word verbs are also called phrasal verbs. They are made up of
a verb + particle.

11.

(

)

Regarding modals of ability, is the following question correct?
Is she able to dances?

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12.

(

)

The following dialogue is grammatically incorrect:
A: Could I borrow this book?
B: Yes, you could.

13. (

)

The structure “Would you mind + gerund” is used to make polite
requests.

14.

(

)

We use the present perfect with since to talk about something that
began in the past and continues into the present. For example: He
has lived in New York for years.

15.

(

)

The following dialogue is correct:
A: Have you ever been to Ecuador?
B: No, I never been there.
ACTIVITY 2

Choose the alternative that best answers the question or completes the statement.
Strategy: To complete this activity please review the Grammar Notes of units I to IV,
correct answer.
16.

Look at the eclipse! The moon ____________________ in front of the sun, and
now it’s dark outside.
a. passes
b.

is passing

c. pass
17.

What __________? You look fascinated.
a.

do you read

b.

are you reading

c.

did you reading

18. I’m reading a history on the Internet. The book __________ with a really
interesting story.
a. begins
b.

is beginning

c. begin



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19.

Hi, Naruyo. ______________ hard today? You seem tired.
a.
b.

Do you work

c.
20.

Are you working
You are working

Jill, please __________ me your e-mail address again. I lost it.
a.

is giving

b. give
c. gives
21.

My e-mail address is jillski4@data.com. __________ it again!
a.
b.

Not lose

c.
22.

Don’t lose
Aren’t losing

Jason, please __________ give your little sister any soda.
a. don’t
b. no
c. doesn’t

23.

Where __________ to elementary school?
a.
b.

you went

c.
24.

did you go
you go

The homework was hard. How long __________ you?
a.
b.

it took

c.
25.

it take
did it take

Maria often goes to the movies by __________.
a. herself
b. alone
c. themselves

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26.

Paul set __________ his own business in 1999.
a. out
b. down
c. up

27.

You __________ walk home. It’s almost five miles. Let me drive you.
a.

won’t be able

b.

weren’t able

c. can’t
28.

The team did best in 1998, when it __________ take second place.
a. can
b.

was able to

c. could
29.

When Brad and I study together, we help __________ a lot.
a. us
b. them
c.

30.

each other

We __________ spend much time with you yesterday because we were very
busy.
a.

are not able to

b. couldn’t
c. can’t
31.

“What time should we leave to the airport?”
The speaker is __________.
a.
b.

asking for advice

c.
32.

asking for permission
making a request

My grandchildren are growing so fast. When I see them next year, I __________
recognize them.
a.

won’t be able to

b. can’t
c.

’m not able to



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33.

May I go to the restroom?
a.
b.

Not at all.

c.
34.

Yes, you may.
No, you don’t.

Could I practice English with you?
a.
b.

Yes, you could.

c.
35.

No, you weren’t able to.
Yes, you can.

Do you mind if I change the radio station?
a.
b.

Yes, actually, I do. It’s my favorite station.

c.
36.

No, you don’t.
Yes, going right ahead.

May I take the day off on Friday, Mr. Smith?
a.

Yes, of course you could.

b.

No, you can’t. We have a lot to do.

c.

No, not at all. Enjoy yourself.

37. The kids want to go swimming. Would you please __________ them to the
beach this afternoon?
a. take
b.
c.
38.

will take
to take

Would you mind __________ me home? My car is in the shop.
a. driving
b.
c.

39.

if you drive
to drive

“How long should I boil these potatoes?”
a.

making a request

b.

asking for permission

c.

asking for advice

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40.

”You ought to buy yourself something nice.”
a.
b.

talking about ability

c.
41.

giving permission
giving advice

”Jim, you and Pete ought to practice more often.”
a.
b.

giving advice

c.
42.

giving permission
talking about ability

I have an idea for this weekend. __________ go fishing.
a.

How about

b.

Why not

c.

We could

43.__________ chicken for dinner?
a.
b.

How about

c.
44.

Could we
Let’s have

How __________ your birthday last year?
a.
b.

have you celebrated

c.
45.

did you celebrate
do you celebrate

She has always __________ I should apply as a contestant.
a. saying
b. said
c. says

46.

“Matthew turned up at around midnight” means: _______________________
__________
a.

He worked until about 12:00.

b.

He appeared at about 12:00.

c.

He woke up at about 12:00.



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47.

Where __________ before you moved here?
a.
b.

do you live

c.
48.

you lived
did you live

Have you ever __________ to a movie studio?
a. went
b. gone
c. going

49. Can you call back a little later? Tadashi and I __________ an interesting
discussion and I’d like to finish it.
a. have
b.

have been having

c. had
50.

My boss has just __________ me a promotion and a raise!
a.

been giving

b. given
c. gave

ESSAY PART (4 points)
ACTIVITY 3
Write a one hundred - word description of an event that you witnessed: an accident, a
crime, a reunion, a wedding, or another event. Use the past progressive and the simple
past to describe what was happening and what happened during the event. (2 points)
Strategy: To carry out this activity please study unit one of the didactic guide and
the grammar rules to combine simple past and past progressive clauses. If you copy
– paste information downloaded from the Internet, you are risking yourself in order
your assignment not to get any score.

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ACTIVITY 4
Do a research on adventure vacation. Describe some of the activities you find. Have
you ever done any of them? Would you like to try one? Why or why not? (2 points)
Strategy: To carry out this activity please review unit 4 about the Present Perfect Tense.
If you copy – paste information downloaded from the Internet, you are risking yourself
in order your assignment not to get any score.
SCORING RUBRIC FOR THE WRITING ACTIVITIES
Outstanding completion
Basic completion of the
Good completion of the
activities
activities
of the tasks
The activities are hand – in
on time.

on time.

The activities are hand –
in on time.

The student makes many
grammar errors.

The student makes some
grammar errors.

Ss performance does not
relate to the competences
of the subject and to the
objective of each activity.

Ss performance relates to
some of the competences

The grammar structures
used by the student are
correct.

The final product is not so
clear or complete.

The final product is clear,
but it is not complete.

The writing activities do not
follow basic essay written
rules.

The writing activities follow
basic essay written rules.

Ss do not include the
bibliography in their
assignments.

The bibliography is
included at the end of each
assignment, but references
are not correct.

Ss cannot use or identify the
grammar rules in writing,
reading, listening and
speaking activities

Ss can use and identify the
speaking activities

The score will based on the
previous aspects and also
on student’s performance.

The score will depend


on the previous aspects
and also on student’s
performance.

Ss performance relates
to the competences of
the subject and to the
and complete.
The writing activities
rules.
The bibliography is
included at the end of the
section and references
are correct.
Ss can identify and use
the grammar rules in
writing, reading, listening
and speaking activities
performance.


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Estimado(a) estudiante, una vez resuelta su evaluación a distancia en el
documento impreso (borrador), acceda al Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje
(EVA) en www.utpl.edu.ec e ingrese las respuestas respectivas.
Participe del foro en el Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje (EVA) en:
www.utpl.edu.ec

DEAR STUDENTS,
Remember that in order to take the on-site tests, you are
not allowed to use any extra material such as calculators,
dictionaries, books, bibles and law books.
These kinds of tests are designed to be taken without the
use of any of these materials.

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SEGUNDA EVALUACIÓN A DISTANCIA
SECOND BIMESTER
Le recordamos que usted debe enviar de forma obligatoria su
evaluación a distancia a través del Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje
(EVA) en las fechas definidas, que son EXCLUSIVAS E
IMPOSTERGABLES.
OS

SEGUNDO BIMESTRE
FECHAS DE ENVÍO

TITULACIONES
* Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención:
- Educación Básica
- Físico Matemáticas
- Químico Biológicas
- Lengua y Literatura
* Ingeniero en Contabilidad y Auditoría
* Ingeniero en Gestión Ambiental
* Economista
* Licenciado en Psicología
* Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención: Inglés
* Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención: Educación Infantil
* Abogado
* Ingeniero en Administración en Gestión Pública
* Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educación, Mención: Ciencias Humanas y Religiosas
* Ingeniero en Administración de Empresas Turísticas y Hoteleras
* Ingeniero en Administración en Banca y Finanzas
* Licenciado en Asistencia Gerencial y Relaciones Públicas
* Ingeniero en Informática
* Ingeniero en Administración de Empresas
* Licenciado en Comunicación Social

Del jueves 2 al jueves 16 de
enero de 2014

Del jueves 2 al miércoles 15 de
enero 2014

Del jueves 2 al martes 14 de
enero 2014

Del jueves 2 al lunes 13 de
enero de 2014

Para el envío de las evaluaciones acceda a: www.utpl.edu.ec.
IMPORTANT
Before completing the distance assignments it is important that you study the book:
“FOCUS ON GRAMMAR 3, An Integrated Skills Approach” and the didactic guide. Try to
understand all the contents for each bimester. Do not complete the activities without
studying the chapters.
This task is worth 6 points, 2 for the objective section and 4 for the essay one.
Plagiarism note: “Plagiarism is using someone else’s work-words, ideas or
illustrations; published or unpublished. Students who plagiarize will be graded with
zero (0) and will not have any opportunity to rectify their error by repeating the
assignment.



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OBJECTIVE PART (2 points)
ACTIVITY 1
2. Choose T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.
Strategy: To complete this activity please review the Grammar Notes of units V to VIII,
correct answer.
1.

(

)

We use a few, several, and many with singular count nouns in
affirmative sentences.

2.

(

)

The following question is grammatically correct: How much water
do you usually drink?

3.

(

)

Adverbs of manner are often formed by adding –ly to adjectives;
for example: “clearly”

4.

(

)

We use not + as + adjective + as to show how people, places, or
things are not the same or equal.

5.

(

)

“The worst” is an example of an irregular superlative form.

6.

(

)

“This is the most expensivest hotel in this city”, is a correct statement.

7.
( ) We use comparative adverbs + than to show how the actions of
people or things are similar.
8.

(

)

In order to write “cause and effect” clauses, we use two comparative
adverbs.

9.

(

)

In the following example, the word “young” is used as an adjective.

10.

(

)

Avoid, miss, quit, deny, or quit are some examples of verbs that are
usually followed by gerunds.

11.

(

)

It is not common to use nouns and pronouns after prepositions.

12. (

)

We use a gerund, not an infinitive, after expressions with the
preposition to.

13. (

)

Tell, order, encourage, and force are some examples of verbs that
don’t need an object before the infinitive.

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14. ( ) Would rather can only be followed by the base form of the verb;
for example: I’d rather go to New York next month.
15. (

)

When we are less certain about our conclusion, we use may,
might, or could in order to express that something is possible.
ACTIVITY 2

Choose the alternative that best answers the question or completes the statement.
Strategy: To complete this activity please review the Grammar Notes of units V to VIII,
correct answer.
16.

Could you lend me __________ sugar? I’d like to bake Allen a birthday cake.
a. few
b.
c.

17.

a little
a few

After the earthquake, people who lost their homes had __________ hope for
the future.
a.

a little

b. few
c. little
18.

Could I borrow __________ dollars? I’ll pay you back on Friday.
a.

a little

b.

a few

c. few
19.

You received __________ mail today. I put everything on your desk.
a. several
b.
c.

20.

a few
a great deal of

__________ new assistant is very efficient. I’m glad we hired him.
a. A
b. The
c. An



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21.

__________ archeology lecture was very interesting.
me.

Thanks for inviting

a. A
b. The
c. It
22.

Thank you! That’s __________ I’ve ever received.
a.
b.

the nicest gift

c.
23.

a nice gift
nicest gift

Sahima is __________ salesperson in the store.
a.
b.

the best

c.
24.

the well
the better

You want to know what I’m going to do on my vacation? I plan on __________
anything!
a.
b.

no do

c.
25.

not doing
don’t do

We apologize __________ coming late. We lost track of the time.
a. in
b. to
c. for

26.

I forgot __________ my check, so I paid the rent twice this month.
a.

to mail

b. mailing
c. mailed
27.

I passed my driver’s test. It seemed much __________ this time.
a. easily
b. easier
c. easy

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28.

Could you talk __________? I’m trying to work.
a.

more quietly

b.

more quiet

c. quiet
28.

Sharon speaks four languages, but I only speak one.
__________ than I do.

She learns languages

a. easiest
b.
c.
31.

more easily
more easier

David got an A on the exam, but Alberto only got a B. The teacher doesn’t
know why Alberto hasn’t been doing __________ David this term.
a.
b.

worse than

c.
32.

as good as
as well as

Peter ran __________ Luis and Hector in all three races.
a.
b.

more fast than

c.
33.

the fastest of
faster than

My mother enjoyed __________ in Texas.
a. live
b.

to live

c. living
34.__________ everything in advance, Sandra finished the project quickly.
a.

She plans

b.

By planning

c. Planned
35.

We invited Paulo to come with us on the trip, but he refused __________.
a.
b.
c.

to go
us going
us to go



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36.

My favorite teacher always encouraged me __________ my best.
a.
for doing
b.
to do
c. doing

37.

__________ ignorant, Pete pretended to know more than he really did.
a.
b.
c.

He didn’t seem
Not seeming
In order not to seem

38. Do you think Tony __________ to school tomorrow? His cough still sounds
awful.
a.
b.
c.
39.

Would you like to go out for dinner tonight?
a.
b.
c.

40.

Yes, I will.
I’d rather not.
Yes, I love it.

I’d prefer to go to the museum. How about you?
a.
b.
c.

41.

is better than going
is well enough to go
isn’t too sick for going

I had, too.
I would, too.
I do, too.

More cake? No, thanks. I’d rather __________.
a. no
b. don’t
c. not

42. Does Mr.
Chang prefer __________ to his grandchildren in English or in
Cantonese?
a. speaks
b. speak
c. speaking

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43.

We _______________ bring a gift, but we can if we want to.
a.
b.
c.

44.

I’ve really __________ leave soon. It’s almost midnight.
a.
b.
c.

45.

don’t have to
must not
have to

have to
have got to
got to

No one has told the teacher that Salah left the program, so she __________
think he’s still in our class.
a.
doesn’t have to
b. can
c. must

46. You’ve really __________ call your parents. They’ll be very worried if they
don’t hear from you soon.
a. must
b.
got to
c.
have to
48.

We’re supposed to use a pencil for this test, __________ I only have a pen.
a. but
b. so
c. because

49.

Don’t forget your sweater. I’m afraid the movie theater _______________ be
cold.
a. must
b.
has to
c. might

50.

“There’s the doorbell. That has to be Joan. She promised to be here by 7:30,
and she’s always on time.”
The speaker is _______________.
a.
expressing a possibility
b.

stating a conclusion

c.

expressing necessity



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ESSAY PART (4 points)

ACTIVITY 3
(2 points)
Write a one hundred-word paragraph comparing your country’s food with the food of
another country.
Strategy: To carry out this activity please study Part VI of the student’s book. If you
copy – paste information downloaded from the Internet, you are risking yourself in
order your assignment not to get any score.
ACTIVITY 4
(2 points)
Do a search on international etiquette. Choose a country that interests you. Write a
three-paragraph essay about some things that you are supposed to do and some
things you are not supposed to do in that country.
Strategy: To carry out this activity please study the contents of Unit VIII of the student’s
book. If you copy – paste information downloaded from the Internet, you are risking
yourself in order your assignment not to get any score.

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SCORING RUBRIC FOR THE WRITING ACTIVITIES
Basic completion of the
activities

Good completion of the
activities

on time.

on time.

The student makes many
grammar errors.

The student makes some
grammar errors.

Ss performance does not
relate to the competences

Ss performance relates to
some of the competences

The final product is not so
clear or complete.

but it is not complete.

The writing activities do not
rules.

The writing activities follow
basic essay written rules.

Outstanding completion
of the tasks
The activities are hand –
in on time.
The grammar structures
used by the student are
correct.
Ss performance relates
to the competences
of the subject and to
the objective of each
activity.
and complete.

Ss do not include the
bibliography in their
assignments.

The bibliography is
included at the end of each
assignment, but references
are not correct.

Ss cannot use or identify the
speaking activities

Ss can use and identify the
speaking activities

The bibliography is
included at the end
of the section and
references are correct.

The score will based on the
previous aspects and also
on student’s performance.


Ss can identify and
use the grammar rules
in writing, reading,
listening and speaking
activities

performance.

The writing activities
follow basic essay
written rules.

performance.



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Estimado(a) estudiante, una vez resuelta su evaluación a distancia en el
documento impreso (borrador), acceda al Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje
(EVA) en www.utpl.edu.ec e ingrese las respuestas respectivas.
Participe del foro en el Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje (EVA) en:
www.utpl.edu.ec

DEAR STUDENTS,
Remember that in order to take the on-site tests, you are
not allowed to use any extra material such as calculators,
dictionaries, books, bibles and law books.
These kinds of tests are designed to be taken without the
use of any of these materials.

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