Word formation: exercise
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words derived from the ones given in brackets.
1. We have known each other since our …………………… (child)
2. His hard work ……………………. him to pass his examination. (able)
3. The manager asked the board members to ………………….. his earlier proposal. (consider)
4. Only a fool will …………………… his net worth. (estimate)
5. He is a stupid and often talks …………………. (sense)
6. The Government of......
Change into active voice
Change into active voice
Rewrite the following sentences in the active form.
1. He is being deceived by his own friends.
2. Prince Hamlet was welcomed by the people.
3. The proposal has been rejected by the committee.
4. I have been given much cause for anxiety.
5. Have my orders been carried out by you?
6. The story was eagerly listened to.
7. Our lives are wasted in anticipation.
8. The tree was uprooted by the storm.
9. The wounded......
Sentence completion: Exercise
Sentence completion: Exercise
Complete the following sentences by adding a direct or indirect object as required.
1. The robber dealt a heavy blow to the ………………………..
2. She ordered a new dress for ……………………..
3. The man sent ……………………. a message.
4. He threw the beggar a …………………….
5. ......
Relative pronouns: exercise
Relative pronouns: exercise
Fill in the blanks with appropriate relative pronouns. Each question is followed by four suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.
1. We all trust people ………………….. speak the truth.
a) whob) whomc) whichd) that
2. He ……………………. does his best shall be rewarded.
a) thatb) whoc) whichd) whom
3. I don’t understand …………………… you mean.
a) whatb) whichc) thatd) whose
4. She has gone to Bangalore, ………………… is......
Sentence analysis: exercise
Sentence analysis: exercise
Split each of the following sentences into two.
1. He is a writer whose works are widely known.
2. Bring me the file which is on the table.
3. People who live in glass houses must not throw stones.
4. Napoleon, whom the French admire, died at St. Helena.
5. John, who is my cousin, works abroad.
6. The boy who fell off the ladder has hurt his leg.
7. Where is the box that I left here yesterday.
8. The woman,......
Adjectives: exercise
Adjectives: exercise
Pick out the adjectives in the following sentences and state what function they serve in the sentences.
1. The car sustained heavy damage in the accident.
2. Every dog has his day.
3. He is a man of few words.
4. Neither answer is quite right.
5. The way was long, the wind was cold, the minstrel was infirm and old.
6. John won the first prize in the quiz competition.
7. The boy stood on the burning deck.
8. King......
At, in and to: exercise
At, in and to: exercise
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1. He gets …………………. the market by bike. (at / to)
2. My parents live ………………….Singapore. (at / in)
3. I go ……………………. Singapore to see them whenever I can. (at / to)
4. I went to see my parents ……………………. Singapore. (in / to)
5. Let’s go …………………….. Marcel’s for coffee. (to / at)
6. Let’s go and have tea ……………………. Smith’s. (to / at)
7. Why are you looking …………………….......
Active and passive voice exercise
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Active and passive voice exercise
Change the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the passive voice.
1. The boy killed the spider.
2. The police caught the thief.
3. ......
Grammar: Less and least: exercise
Grammar: Less and least: exercise: Less and least: exercise Rewrite the following sentences by using ‘ less’ or ‘least ‘ without changing the meaning. 1. The mango is.......
Nouns exercise 1
Nouns exercise 1
Correct the following sentences.
1. Where are your luggages?
2. I would like to paint the sceneries.
3. She gave me an advice.
4. He has eaten two breads.
5. I have an important work to do.
6. A lightning struck the building.
7. The lightning was followed by a deafening thunder.
8. I heard a news.
9. We need to buy some furnitures.
10. Have you got an equipment to fix this?
Answers
1. Where is your luggage?
2.......
Future tense quiz
Future tense quiz
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate form of the verb.
1. The train ……………….. at 6 pm.
a) leaves
b) will leave
c) leave
2. I will phone you when I ………………….. time.
a) have
b) will have
c) am having
3. I ……………………… my grandparents this evening.
a) visit
b) am visiting
c) would visit
4. Look at the sky. It ……………………. to rain.
a) is going
b) goes
c) will
5. Perhaps we ………………….. Paris next month.
a) will......
Kinds of Nouns: Exercise
Kinds of Nouns: Exercise
Point out the nouns in the following sentences and say whether they are common, proper, collective or abstract.
1. Always speak the truth.
2. Honesty is the best policy.
3. King Solomon was famous for his wisdom.
4. A committee of five was appointed.
5. We saw a fleet of ships in the harbour.
6. He gave me a bunch of grapes.
7. London is on the river Thames.
8. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
9. Wisdom......
Less and least: exercise
Less and least: exercise
Rewrite the following sentences by using ‘less’ or ‘least‘ without changing the meaning.
1. The mango is sweeter than the apple.
2. Iron is more useful than copper.
3. Gold is more precious than silver.
4. This is the most useless of my gadgets.
5. Platinum is one of the rarest minerals.
6. The wild-apple is the sourest of all fruits.
7. You are uglier than the baby.
8. I have got more energy......
Less and least: exercise
Less and least: exercise
Rewrite the following sentences by using ‘less’ or ‘least‘ without changing the meaning.
1. The mango is sweeter than the apple.
2. Iron is more useful than copper.
3. Gold is more precious than silver.
4. This is the most useless of my gadgets.
5. Platinum is one of the rarest minerals.
6. The wild-apple is the sourest of all fruits.
7. You are uglier than the baby.
8. I have got more energy than I used to have.
Answers
1. The apple is less sweet than the mango. (NOT The apple is less sweeter than the mango.)
2. Copper is less useful than iron.
3.......
Less and least: exercise
Less and least: exercise
Rewrite the following sentences by using ‘less’ or ‘least‘ without changing the meaning.
1. The mango is sweeter than the apple.
2. Iron is more useful than copper.
3. Gold is more precious than silver.
4. This is the most useless of my gadgets.
5. Platinum is one of the rarest minerals.
6. The wild-apple is the sourest of all fruits.
7. You are uglier than the baby.
8. I have got more energy......
Less and least: exercise
Less and least: exercise
Rewrite the following sentences by using ‘less’ or ‘least‘ without changing the meaning.
1. The mango is sweeter than the apple.
2. Iron is more useful than copper.
3. Gold is more precious than silver.
4. This is the most useless of my gadgets.
5. Platinum is one of the rarest minerals.
6. The wild-apple is the sourest of all fruits.
7. You are uglier than the baby.
8. I have got more energy......
Less and least: exercise
Less and least: exercise
Rewrite the following sentences by using ‘less’ or ‘least‘ without changing the meaning.
1. The mango is sweeter than the apple.
2. Iron is more useful than copper.
3. Gold is more precious than silver.
4. This is the most useless of my gadgets.
5. Platinum is one of the rarest minerals.
6. The wild-apple is the sourest of all fruits.
7. You are uglier than the baby.
8. I have got more energy than I used to have.
Answers
1. The apple is less sweet than the mango. (NOT The apple is less sweeter than the mango.)
2. Copper is less useful than iron.
3.......
Kinds of Nouns: Exercise
Kinds of Nouns: Exercise
Point out the nouns in the following sentences and say whether they are common, proper, collective or abstract.
1. Always speak the truth.
2. Honesty is the best policy.
3. King Solomon was famous for his wisdom.
4. A committee of five was appointed.
5. We saw a fleet of ships in the harbour.
6. He gave me a bunch of grapes.
7. London is on the river Thames.
8. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
9. Wisdom......
Verbs Quiz
Verbs Quiz
Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of the verb.
1. The prize was —————— away by the local team.
a) born
b) borne
c) bore
d) bear
2. He had ————– 1000 dollars for the painting, but couldn’t get it.
a) bid
b) bade
c) bidden
d) bode
3. After I had —————– him farewell, I hurried away.
a) bade
b) bid
c) bidden
d) bidding
4. The chief guest —————— the foundation stone of the new building.
a) lay
b) laid
c) lied
d) lain
5.......
Conjunctions Quiz
Conjunctions Quiz
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.
1. Coming late, James tiptoed into the room —————— he should disturb the class.
a) lest
b) so that
c) in order than
d) for
2. I worked hard —————– I might win the first prize.
a) for
b) so that
c) lest
d) because
3. She spoke in such a low voice —————- few could hear her.
a) for
b) that
c) as
d) so
4. She was —————– weak that she could hardly stand.
a) too
b) so
c)......
Tenses Exercise
Tenses Exercise
Choose the correct form of the verb from the given alternatives.
1. I —————– Tokyo last summer.
a) visited
b) had visited
c) have visited
2. See that the patient ——————– complete rest.
a) has
b) is having
c) will have
3. I ——————– for his reply for two weeks now.
a) have been waiting
b) am waiting
c) had been waiting
4. I —————— to college to meet the principal.
a) went
b) go
c) had went
5. My brother......
