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Nounds in Apposition

The document provides guidelines on using nouns in apposition, illustrating how to combine sentences using this grammatical structure. It includes practice examples and old exam questions to reinforce understanding. The content focuses on various historical figures, landmarks, and concepts, demonstrating the application of nouns in apposition.

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Nounds in Apposition

The document provides guidelines on using nouns in apposition, illustrating how to combine sentences using this grammatical structure. It includes practice examples and old exam questions to reinforce understanding. The content focuses on various historical figures, landmarks, and concepts, demonstrating the application of nouns in apposition.

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23.

NOUNS IN APPOTITION
Guidelines

(1) pmaMumif;2aMumif;pvHk;rSmygaom noun udkMunfUyg/


(2) verb to be (am, is, are) ygaompmaMumif;rS*kPfyk'fudk,lyg/ ¤if; subject ESifh verb to be
udkjzKwfyg/
(3) ¤if;*kPfyk'fudkoufqdkif&m noun aemufwGif comma oHk;yD;uyfa&;yg/
e.g
Rice grows well in Myanmar. Rice is our staple food.
Rice, our staple food, grows well in Myanmar.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!


(1) Bagan is the ancient capital of Myanmar. It is just 50 kilometers from Mount Popa.
(2) I met Thida and Nila in the market. Thida is my neighbor. Nilar is my cousin.
(3) Mr Mathews was elected President. He is a well-known orator.
(4) Gold is a precious metal. It is bright and yellow.
(5) We saw the painting. It is a great piece of art.
(6) Geoffrey Chaucer was born in 1340. He is a great English poet.
(7) His elder son is at Oxford. He is a lad of great promise.
(8) Nehru died in 1964. He was the first Prime Minister of India.
(9) De Lesseps built the Suez canal. He was a French engineer.
(10) Have you ever been to Pyin Oo Lwin? It is a famous summer resort.

2024 OLD QUESTIONS


1. The city hall is a famous landmark in this area. It stands tall and magnificent against the
backdrop of the modern skyline. (Join the sentences, using nouns in apposition.)
2. I am interested in Environment Science. It is a study of the interactions between the
physical, chemical and biological components of nature. (Join the sentences, using nouns
in apposition.)

2025 OLD QUESTIONS


1. Bagan is the most famous ancient city in Myanmar. We will visit there next summer. (Join
the sentences, using 'nouns in apposition'.)
2. Tokyo offers its visitors an unlimited choice of shopping and entertainment. Tokyo is the
capital of Japan. (Join the sentences, using nouns in apposition.)
3. Alexander Pope is a prominent poet of the Augustan age. He is best known for his satirical
verse. (Join the sentences, using ‘nouns in apposition’.)
4. Mya Hninisi wrote a best-selling novel. She was a famous writer. (Join the sentences,
using nouns in apposition.)
EXAM PRACTICE

1. Marie Curie discovered radium. She was a pioneer in radioactivity research.


2. The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. It spans several South American
countries.
3. Charles Dickens wrote "Oliver Twist." He was a renowned English novelist.
4. The Eiffel Tower attracts millions of tourists. It is a symbol of Paris.
5. The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert. It stretches across North Africa.
6. Mount Everest lies in the Himalayas. It is the highest peak in the world.
7. Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing. She worked during the Crimean War.
8. Yangon is famous for its colonial architecture. It is the largest city in Myanmar.
9. Shakespeare wrote many famous plays. He is a legendary English playwright.
10. The Nile flows through several countries in Africa. It is the longest river in the world.

11. Isaac Newton formulated the laws of motion. He was a brilliant physicist and
mathematician.
12. The Shwedagon Pagoda is coated in gold. It is a sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar.
13. Mozart composed beautiful symphonies. He was a musical genius of the classical era.
14. The Great Wall stretches thousands of miles. It is an ancient fortification in China.
15. The Louvre contains priceless artworks. It is the most visited museum in the world.
16. Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon in 1969. He was the first person to do so.
17. The Ayeyarwady is Myanmar’s largest river. It supports agriculture and transportation.
18. Jane Austen authored "Pride and Prejudice." She was a master of social commentary.
19. The Colosseum once hosted gladiator games. It is a historic monument in Rome.
20. George Orwell wrote "1984" and "Animal Farm." He was a British political writer.

21. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan. It is a white marble mausoleum in India.
22. Einstein developed the theory of relativity. He was a groundbreaking scientist.
23. Kyoto has many ancient temples. It was once the capital of Japan.
24. Vincent van Gogh painted "Starry Night." He was a post-impressionist artist.
25. Mandalay is known for its cultural heritage. It is a major city in central Myanmar.
26. The Dead Sea is rich in minerals. It is the lowest point on Earth's surface.
27. U Thant served as Secretary-General of the United Nations. He was a respected
Myanmar diplomat.
28. Cleopatra ruled ancient Egypt. She was known for her beauty and intelligence.
29. The Blue Whale is the largest animal on Earth. It lives in the ocean.
30. The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci. It is displayed at the Louvre.

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