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1. CRITICISM OF INSTRUCTIONS

2. Do not use contracted forms-use full forms.
Exercises :
• 1. Patients…………….(treat) in hospitals.
• 2. My passport is not ready yet. It………. (make) at the moment.
• 3. The walls of the house…………(just/paint).
• 4. The newspaper…………….(bring) yesterday.
This instruction is not adequate because it doesn’t
contain detailed information and anyone who
wants to fill in the blanks doen’t make it
consciousnesly.

3. Write the correct prepositions into the
gaps.
1) She was born…..2004.
2) They are waiting……..the bus.
3) Don't forget to bring some flowers……you.
4) I haven't smoked……ages.
This instruction is not adequate , especially for beginners.
The prepositions are given in the instruction in the mixed order.

4. Finish the sentences using
reported speech.
Exercises :
1) John: "Mandy is at home.“
John said that ……..................................
2) Max: "Frank often reads a book."
Max told me that ………………………
It is an inadequate instruction, it is better to
give an example before he/she asks question.

5. Use the correct personal pronouns.
Watch the words in brackets.
Exercises :
1)……………. is dreaming. (George)
2)……………. is green. (the blackboard)
3)……………..are on the wall. (the posters)
It is an adequate instruction because it

6. Can you count the following nouns? Choose the
correct answer.
1) rice ………..
2) potato ………..
3) information ……….
4) man………….
5) bread…………
The instruction must be clear and understandable.
However , this instruction is not clear , a student
doesn’t understand clearly.

7. Put in the verbs in brackets in the Gerund (verb+ing)
or the to-infinitive. (to make )
1) I can't imagine Peter ……….(go) by bike.
2) He agreed ……… (buy) a new car.
3) The question is easy……….(answer).
The given instruction is clear but not obsulately.
At least , an example may be done .

8. Decide whether to use the definite article >the< or
not. If you do not need the article >the<, use x.
1) My grandmother likes ……..flowers very much.
2) I love ………flowers in your garden.
3) See you on ………Wednesday.
4) 4) I always listen to………radio in the morning.
The given instruction is clear enough and in detail.

9. Fill in all the gaps with the correct forms of the
adjectives.
• 1) …. longer ….
• 2) …… ……. worst
• 3) modern …… ……
The instruction is not adequate, a student who tries
to make this exercise may not understand at first
reading.

10. Which form of the personal pronoun can you find in
the given sentence/question - subject or ?
Choose from the dropdown menu.
• 1) I am from Berlin. …………
• 2) Can Mr Henderson help me? ……….
• 3) We live in London. ……………
• 4) This book is for her. ………….
It is undestandable and clear.