Question bank
Chapter-1 Nouns
Q-1 Supply the collective nouns to complete these phrases:
Q-2 Answer these questions:
Q-3
Underline the nouns in the following sentences. Write 'P' under proper nouns and 'C' under common nouns
3. The Himalayas is a range of mountains.
4. Jitendra is the tallest in his family.
5. Poppy is a red coloured flower.
7. Golden Bear is a cluster of stars.
1. Santro is a new model of small cars.
2. The Ganges is a holy river.
6. Mercury is a planet nearest to the sun.
Q-4
Supply the collective nouns to complete these phrases:
1. a ......................... of birds.
2. a ......................... of wolves.
3. a ......................... of players.
4. a ......................... of robbers.
5. a ......................... of singers.
6. a ......................... of clothes.
7. a ......................... of bells.
8. a ......................... of trees.
Q-5
Circle the noun that does not belong to the same class as the others in each sentence.
1. army, troupe, clump, bunch, man.
2. pen, bicycle, glass, Rohit, plate.
3. gold, silver, cluster, iron, cement.
4. beauty, joy, car, sorrow, wisdom.
5. radio, Arun, Calcutta, England, France.
6. bundle, fear, pack, fleet, gang.
7. books, woman, litter, boy, girl.
8. thermometer, silk, cotton, plastic, stone.
Q-6 Fill in the blanks with appropriate nouns.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following is a collective noun for a group of birds?
(i)
Herd(ii)
Flock(iii)
Shoal(iv)
SwarmQ-2 Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?
(i)
Mr. Smith(ii)
India(iii)
happiness(iv)
The Taj MahalQ-3 Which of the following is a collective noun for a group of singers?
(i)
Team(ii)
Choir(iii)
Crowd(iv)
BandQ-4 Which of the following is a collective noun for a group of trees?
(i)
Herd(ii)
Flock(iii)
Grove(iv)
PackQ-5 Which of the following is a proper noun?
(i)
city(ii)
book(iii)
London(iv)
riverQ-6 Which of the following is a common noun?
(i)
India(ii)
Mount Everest(iii)
River Ganges(iv)
boyQ-7 Which of the following words is a common noun?
(i)
Delhi(ii)
Sun(iii)
Moon(iv)
CityQ-8 Which of the following is a collective noun for a group of trees?
(i)
Herd(ii)
Flock(iii)
Grove(iv)
PackQ-9 Supply the collective nouns to complete these phrases:
(i)
1. a ......................... of birds(ii)
2. a ......................... of wolves.(iii)
3. a ......................... of players.(iv)
5. a ......................... of singers.(v)
6. a ......................... of clothes.(vi)
7. a ......................... of bells.(vii)
8. a ......................... of trees.(viii)
4. a ......................... of robbers.
Q-10 Supply the collective nouns to complete these phrases:
(i)
1. a ......................... of birds.
(ii)
2. a ......................... of wolves.
(iii)
3. a ......................... of players.
(iv)
4. a ......................... of robbers.
(v)
5. a ......................... of singers.
(vi)
6. a ......................... of clothes.
(vii)
7. a ......................... of bells.
(viii)
8. a ......................... of trees.
Q-11 Answer these questions:
(i)
4. What is an abstract noun?(ii)
1. What is a proper noun?(iii)
2. What do you understand by a common noun?(iv)
3. Define a collective noun.(v)
5. What do you understand by a material noun?
Q-12 Underline the nouns in the following sentences. Write 'P' under proper nouns and 'C' under common nouns
(i)
3. The Himalayas is a range of mountains.
(ii)
4. Jitendra is the tallest in his family.
(iii)
5. Poppy is a red coloured flower.
(iv)
7. Golden Bear is a cluster of stars.
(v)
1. Santro is a new model of small cars.
(vi)
2. The Ganges is a holy river.
(vii)
6. Mercury is a planet nearest to the sun.
Q-13 Circle the noun that does not belong to the same class as the others in each sentence.
(i)
1. army, troupe, clump, bunch, man.
(ii)
2. pen, bicycle, glass, Rohit, plate.
(iii)
3. gold, silver, cluster, iron, cement.
(iv)
4. beauty, joy, car, sorrow, wisdom.
(v)
5. radio, Arun, Calcutta, England, France.
(vi)
6. bundle, fear, pack, fleet, gang.
(vii)
7. books, woman, litter, boy, girl.
(viii)
8. thermometer, silk, cotton, plastic, stone.
Q-14 Fill in the blanks with appropriate nouns.
(i)
2. The ......................... has lots of colourful flowers.(ii)
3. The carpenter is making ..................... .(iii)
5. Dark clouds in the sky bring ..................... .(iv)
6. There is a giant Christmas ......................... in front of the church.(v)
7. The Christians go to ......................... every Sunday.(vi)
8. We must lock the ......................... of our house carefully at night.(vii)
1. The ducks are swimming in the ..................... .(viii)
4. The postman delivers our ......................... and ......................... to our homes.Chapter-2 Nouns : Numbers
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with 'is' or 'are'
Q-2 change the nouns in the following sentences into plurals . Make the other necessary changes too.
Q-3 Fill in the blanks with the correct word taken from the bracket:
Q-4 Answer the following questions.
Q-5
Underline the correct word from those given in the brackets:
6. Trees shed their (leaf, leaves) in autumn.
7. Mother bought two sets of (knife, knives).
8. The (fish, fishes) the fisherman caught are still alive.
1. The fairy granted the woodcutter three (wish, wishes)
3. The rubbish in the bin is attracting many (fly, flies).
4. Keep your house (key, keys) safe.
5. Try some of these ( apple, apples) from Kashmir.
2. A special ceremony was held for the (hero, heroes) of the war.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
(i)
The news are good.(ii)
The news is good.(iii)
The news are exciting.(iv)
The news is exciting.Q-2 What is the plural of "child"?
(i)
Childs(ii)
Childes(iii)
Children(iv)
Children'sQ-3 What is the plural of "man"?
(i)
Mans(ii)
Man's(iii)
Men(iv)
MannesQ-4 What is the plural of "leaf"?
(i)
Leafs(ii)
Leafes(iii)
Leaves(iv)
LeafeQ-5 What is the plural of "story"?
(i)
Storys(ii)
Stories(iii)
Storyes(iv)
Storys'Q-6 How do you form the plural of the noun "baby"?
(i)
Add "s"(ii)
Add "es"(iii)
Change "y" to "ies"(iv)
Add "ves"Q-7 What is the plural of "mouse"?
(i)
Mouses(ii)
Mice(iii)
Meese(iv)
MouseQ-8 What is the plural of "leaf"?
(i)
Leafs(ii)
Leafes(iii)
Leaves(iv)
LeafeQ-9 Which of the following nouns is always plural?
(i)
book(ii)
scissors(iii)
table(iv)
chairQ-10 Fill in the blanks with 'is' or 'are'
(i)
1. No news __________good news .(ii)
2. The traffic ________very heavy in the evening .(iii)
3. My speed and and skill __________improving steadily(iv)
4. The pictures of the monuments __________ very interesting .(v)
5. Some of the ladies ________ willing to help .(vi)
6. One of them ______ waiting for us now .(vii)
7. _____________there any more apples in the basket .(viii)
8. _______ there some water in the bottle .Q-11 Fill in the blanks with the correct word taken from the bracket:
(i)
1. The cattle ................. grazing in the field. (is, are)(ii)
2. What ................. the news of your neighbourhood? (is,are)(iii)
3. This information ................. correct. (is, are)(iv)
4. The luggage ................. quite heavy. (was, were)(v)
5. Mathematics ................. practice. (require, requires)(vi)
6. There ................. some sugar in the bowl. (was, were)(vii)
7. The mice ................. running all over the house. (was, were)(viii)
8. The leaves on the tree ................. turning yellow. (is, are)
Q-12 Underline the correct word from those given in the brackets:
(i)
6. Trees shed their (leaf, leaves) in autumn.
(ii)
7. Mother bought two sets of (knife, knives).
(iii)
8. The (fish, fishes) the fisherman caught are still alive.
(iv)
1. The fairy granted the woodcutter three (wish, wishes)
(v)
3. The rubbish in the bin is attracting many (fly, flies).
(vi)
4. Keep your house (key, keys) safe.
(vii)
5. Try some of these ( apple, apples) from Kashmir.
(viii)
2. A special ceremony was held for the (hero, heroes) of the war.
Q-13 change the nouns in the following sentences into plurals . Make the other necessary changes too.
(i)
1. The chair is made of wood .(ii)
2. The dog ran after the calf(iii)
3. The deer runs swiftly(iv)
4. A passer - by picked up the book .(v)
6. A Step - mother can love her step - son .(vi)
8. Mother told the child a story .(vii)
5. The boy hurt his foot when he fell.(viii)
7. The commander - in- chief of the army must be obeyed .Q-14 Fill in the blanks with the correct word taken from the bracket:
(i)
7. The mice ................. running all over the house. (was, were)(ii)
8. The leaves on the tree ................. turning yellow. (is, are)(iii)
1. The cattle ................. grazing in the field. (is, are)(iv)
2. What ................. the news of your neighbourhood? (is,are)(v)
3. This information ................. correct. (is, are)(vi)
4. The luggage ................. quite heavy. (was, were)(vii)
5. Mathematics ................. practice. (require, requires)(viii)
6. There ................. some sugar in the bowl. (was, were)Q-15 Answer the following questions.
(i)
1. What are singular nouns?(ii)
4. How do you change nouns ending with -s, -ss, -sh, -ch and -x from singular to plural?(iii)
6. How do you change the singular nouns ending with -f or -fe into plural?(iv)
7. What do you do to change a singular noun ending with -o into plural?(v)
9. Name some nouns that are always taken as plurals.(vi)
2. Define plural nouns.(vii)
3. What is the commonest way of changing singular nouns to plural?(viii)
5. When a singular noun ends with-y and has a consonant before -y, how do you change it to plural?(ix)
8. Name some nouns that are always treated as singular.Chapter-3 Nouns: Case
Q-1 Write the possessive forms of the following
Q-2 Change the following into plurals:
Q-3 Supply the possessive forms of the following:
Q-4 Answer these questions:
Q-5 Write the direct and indirect objects in the following sentences and mark them with 'D' and 'I' respectively:
1. My sister gave me a present. ………………………………….
2. Alan showed me the market. ……………………………..
3. I sent him a letter. ………………………………..
5. I asked you a question. ………………………………
6. The police fined him fifty rupees. ……………………………
7. I asked him the answer. ………………………..
8. He offered me a chocolate. ………………………….
9. They sold us their car. ………………………..
4. The teacher taught me English. …………………………………
10. She lent me a book. ……………………………
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is the possessive form of "the girls"?
(i)
The girls'(ii)
The girl's(iii)
Of the girls'(iv)
Girls'Q-2 What is the possessive form of "Madonna"?
(i)
Madonna's(ii)
Madonnas'(iii)
Of Madonna(iv)
Madonna hisQ-3 What is the possessive form of "the Headmistress"?
(i)
The Headmistress'(ii)
The Headmistress's(iii)
Of the Headmistress(iv)
Headmistress'Q-4 In the sentence "The teacher taught me English.", what is the indirect object?
(i)
The teacher(ii)
taught(iii)
me(iv)
EnglishQ-5 In the sentence "They sold us their car.", what is the direct object?
(i)
They(ii)
sold(iii)
us(iv)
their carQ-6 In the sentence "She lent me a book.", what is the indirect object?
(i)
She(ii)
lent(iii)
me(iv)
a bookQ-7 What is the possessive form of "John"?
(i)
John's(ii)
Johns'(iii)
Of John(iv)
John hisQ-8 What is the plural of "the boy's room"?
(i)
The boys' room(ii)
The boy's rooms(iii)
The boys' rooms(iv)
The boy's room'sQ-9 In the sentence "My sister gave me a present.", what is the direct object?
(i)
My sister(ii)
me(iii)
a present(iv)
gaveQ-10 In the sentence "He offered me a chocolate.", what is the direct object?
(i)
He(ii)
offered(iii)
me(iv)
a chocolateQ-11 Change the following into plurals:
(i)
3. The man's clothes(ii)
4. That man's worry(iii)
5. That girl's nose(iv)
6. That girl's nose(v)
6. The horse's leg(vi)
7. The child's room(vii)
1. The cat's tail(viii)
2. The boy's pantsQ-12 Answer these questions:
(i)
2. What do you understand by objective or accusative case?(ii)
4. Define possessive case.(iii)
1. When is a noun or pronoun said to be in the nominative case?(iv)
3. What are direct and indirect objects?(v)
5. Which pronouns are commonly used in the possessive case?Q-13 Write the possessive forms of the following
(i)
1. The dumbells of John(ii)
2. The wallet of the man(iii)
3. The cry of the baby(iv)
4. The happy faces of the little girls(v)
6. The skills of the master craftsman(vi)
7. The rifles of the soldiers(vii)
8. The dog of Mr. Williams(viii)
9. The instructions of the mistress(ix)
5. The hooting of the owls(x)
10. The team of womenQ-14 Change the following into plurals:
(i)
3. The man's clothes(ii)
4. That man's worry(iii)
5. That girl's nose(iv)
6. That girl's nose(v)
6. The horse's leg(vi)
7. The child's room(vii)
1. The cat's tail(viii)
2. The boy's pantsQ-15 Supply the possessive forms of the following:
(i)
2. The houses where people live(ii)
3. The orders issued by the Principal(iii)
5. The office of the Headmistress(iv)
6. The ideas expressed by Mandela(v)
1. The uniform worn by his father(vi)
4. The songs sung by MadonnaQ-16 Answer these questions:
(i)
2. What do you understand by objective or accusative case?(ii)
4. Define possessive case.(iii)
1. When is a noun or pronoun said to be in the nominative case?(iv)
3. What are direct and indirect objects?(v)
5. Which pronouns are commonly used in the possessive case?Q-17 Write the direct and indirect objects in the following sentences and mark them with 'D' and 'I' respectively:
(i)
1. My sister gave me a present. ………………………………….
(ii)
2. Alan showed me the market. ……………………………..
(iii)
3. I sent him a letter. ………………………………..
(iv)
5. I asked you a question. ………………………………
(v)
6. The police fined him fifty rupees. ……………………………
(vi)
7. I asked him the answer. ………………………..
(vii)
8. He offered me a chocolate. ………………………….
(viii)
9. They sold us their car. ………………………..
(ix)
4. The teacher taught me English. …………………………………
(x)
10. She lent me a book. ……………………………
Chapter-4 Nouns : Gender
Q-1 Write the feminine gender of these nouns
Q-2 Give the masculine gender of the following:
Q-3 Answer these questions
Q-4
Rewrite the following sentences changing the nouns given in bold to their opposite gender:
1. The lion hunted the deer.
2. The policeman caught the murderer.
4. The priest blessed the king.
5. The heroine of the film played with her pea-hen.
6. Do you know the ladies and the girls standing outside?
8. The old man asked the man-servant for a cup of tea.
3. My father bought a ball for my little brother.
7. The boy went to the washerman to fetch his clothes.
Q-5
Complete the given table by filling the blank spaces:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following nouns is considered to have common gender?
(i)
King(ii)
Queen(iii)
Student(iv)
HorseQ-2 What is the feminine gender of "Hero"?
(i)
Heroine(ii)
Hero(iii)
Heroism(iv)
HeroicQ-3 Which of the following nouns is considered to have neuter gender?
(i)
Boy(ii)
Girl(iii)
Table(iv)
TeacherQ-4 In the sentence "The lion hunted the deer.", if we change "lion" to its feminine gender, what would the sentence be?
(i)
The lioness hunted the deer.(ii)
The lion hunted the doe.(iii)
The lioness hunted the stag.Q-5 Which of the following nouns has no gender?
(i)
Man(ii)
Woman(iii)
Child(iv)
BookQ-6 In the sentence "The priest blessed the king.", if we change "priest" to its feminine gender, what would the sentence be?
(i)
The priest blessed the king.(ii)
The nun blessed the king.(iii)
The priestess blessed the king.(iv)
The priest blessed the queen.Q-7 What is the feminine gender of "Friar"?
(i)
Friar(ii)
Nun(iii)
Monk(iv)
AbbotQ-8 What is the masculine gender of "Ewe"?
(i)
Ram(ii)
Doe(iii)
Hen(iv)
MareQ-9 What is the masculine gender of "Witch"?
(i)
Wizard(ii)
Warlock(iii)
Sorcerer(iv)
All of the aboveQ-10 In the sentence "The policeman caught the murderer.", if we change "policeman" to its feminine gender, what would the sentence be?
(i)
The policeman caught the murderess.(ii)
The policewoman caught the murderer.(iii)
The policewoman caught the murderess.(iv)
The police caught the murderer.Q-11 In the sentence "The priest blessed the king.", if we change "priest" to its feminine gender, what would the sentence be?
(i)
The priest blessed the king.(ii)
The nun blessed the king.(iii)
The priestess blessed the king.(iv)
The priest blessed the queen.Q-12 Write the feminine gender of these nouns
(i)
Lad(ii)
Friar(iii)
colt(iv)
Jack - ass(v)
Abbot(vi)
Governor(vii)
prophet(viii)
Patron(ix)
Landlord(x)
Drone(xi)
Stag(xii)
Villain(xiii)
Signora(xiv)
Whale
Q-13 Rewrite the following sentences changing the nouns given in bold to their opposite gender:
(i)
1. The lion hunted the deer.
(ii)
2. The policeman caught the murderer.
(iii)
4. The priest blessed the king.
(iv)
5. The heroine of the film played with her pea-hen.
(v)
6. Do you know the ladies and the girls standing outside?
(vi)
8. The old man asked the man-servant for a cup of tea.
(vii)
3. My father bought a ball for my little brother.
(viii)
7. The boy went to the washerman to fetch his clothes.
Q-14 Give the masculine gender of the following:
(i)
Sow(ii)
Marchioness(iii)
Czarina(iv)
Pea-hen(v)
Heroine(vi)
Murderess(vii)
Countess(viii)
Negress(ix)
Jewess(x)
Hen-sparrow(xi)
Witch(xii)
Ewe(xiii)
Goose(xiv)
DuckQ-15 Answer these questions
(i)
3. Define common gender.(ii)
4. What is neuter gender?(iii)
1. What is masculine gender?(iv)
2. What do you understand by feminine gender?(v)
5. Which nouns make up neuter gender?
Q-16 Complete the given table by filling the blank spaces:
(i)
Chapter-5 Pronouns
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs.
Q-2 Complete the sentences using relative pronouns.
Q-3 Answer these questions:
Q-4 Write the reflexive pronouns and the emphatic pronouns. Mark them 'R' and 'E' respectively.
1. The President himself gave away the prizes.
3. The boys hurt themselves when they fell from the tree.
4. They often deceived themselves.
5. He had often seen his father talking to himself.
6. Father himself suggested that we go on a picnic.
2. He himself wanted to change his school.
Q-5 Complete the sentences using me, you, him, her, us, you, them, mine.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "We have books. They are __________"?
(i)
his(ii)
hers(iii)
ours(iv)
theirsQ-2 Which relative pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "The boy __________ called was my brother."
(i)
who(ii)
which(iii)
whom(iv)
whoseQ-3 Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
myself(iv)
mineQ-4 Which of the following is an emphatic pronoun?
(i)
he(ii)
she(iii)
they(iv)
himselfQ-5 Which of the following is a demonstrative pronoun?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
this(iv)
mineQ-6 Which interrogative pronoun is used to ask a question about the subject of a sentence?
(i)
who(ii)
whom(iii)
which(iv)
whoseQ-7 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "They often deceived __________."
(i)
them(ii)
themselves(iii)
their(iv)
theirsQ-8 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "Please give it to __________. It is mine."
(i)
him(ii)
her(iii)
us(iv)
meQ-9 Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
myself(iv)
mineQ-10 Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?
(i)
my(ii)
me(iii)
mine(iv)
myselfQ-11 Answer these questions:
(i)
1. What do you understand by personal pronouns?(ii)
2. Define reflexive pronouns.(iii)
4. Define possessive pronouns.(iv)
6. Define interrogative pronouns.(v)
7. When do we use relative pronouns?(vi)
3. What are emphatic pronouns?(vii)
5. What do you understand by demonstrative pronouns?Q-12 Complete the sentences using me, you, him, her, us, you, them, mine.
(i)
1. Please give it to me. It is ..................................... .(ii)
2. This is your letter. This letter is for ..................................... .(iii)
3. She has a blue dress. The blue ribbon is for ..................................... .(iv)
5. He does not know the way. Show ...................................... the way.(v)
6. We have no ball. Give ...................................... a ball to play with.(vi)
7. You played very well. This prize is for ..................................... .(vii)
8. They won the prize. Give it to ..................................... .(viii)
4. You have no pen. The teacher is giving ...................................... a new pen.Q-13 Fill in the blanks with mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs.
(i)
2. She has a doll. It is ..................................... .(ii)
3. You have two pens. They are ....................................(iii)
4. I have pencils. They are ..................................... .(iv)
5. He had a car. It is ..................................... .(v)
7. He has a bat. It is ..................................... .(vi)
8. She had a piano. It is ..................................... .(vii)
1. We have books. They are ..................................... .(viii)
6. They have balls. They are ..................................... .Q-14 Complete the sentences using relative pronouns.
(i)
1. The boy ...................................... called was my brother.(ii)
2. The book ...................................... you want is lost.(iii)
3. He is the man of ...................................... you spoke.(iv)
4. The man ...................................... you met is the governor.(v)
6. The evidence ...................................... was given by the witness stunned everyone.(vi)
7. The accused ...................................... looked tired and anxious, stood alone in the dock.(vii)
8. The judge then passed a sentence ...................................... many considered to be fair.(viii)
5. Everyone had respect for the judge ...................................... was known to be strict but fair.Q-15 Write the reflexive pronouns and the emphatic pronouns. Mark them 'R' and 'E' respectively.
(i)
1. The President himself gave away the prizes.
(ii)
3. The boys hurt themselves when they fell from the tree.
(iii)
4. They often deceived themselves.
(iv)
5. He had often seen his father talking to himself.
(v)
6. Father himself suggested that we go on a picnic.
(vi)
2. He himself wanted to change his school.
Q-16 In the sentence "He himself wanted to change his school.", which pronoun is emphatic?
(i)
He(ii)
himself(iii)
his(iv)
schoolChapter-6 Personal Pronouns: Number, Case, Gender
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the brackets:
Q-2 Fill in the blanks with I or me
Q-3 Complete the sentences using me, my, mine, we, us, our or ours:
Q-4
Complete the sentences with we or us:
1. . ................................... must cross the street only at the zebra crossing.
2. Those people should have listened to .................................... .
3. Is there someone standing behind ........................................................... ?
4. . ................................... shall fall if .................................... climb any higher.
6. Let .................................... go to the park to play.
7. They were smarter than ................................... .
8. What have .................................... ever done to deserve such bad luck?
5. All of ................................................................. are going on a picnic.
Q-5
Complete the sentences with 'you', 'your' or 'yours'.
1 This jersey must be ................................... .
2. Your friend is looking for ................................... .
3. These books are not mine. They must be ................................... .
4. Have they found a school for .................................... yet?
5. Have you finished .................................... homework already?
6. Is this house .....................................................................?
7. She told me that .................................... had left the school early.
8. The teacher is checking ............................................................................ work now.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "You look as thrilled as __________"?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
myself(iv)
mineQ-2 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "Alan is much taller than __________"?
(i)
she(ii)
her(iii)
herself(iv)
hersQ-3 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "Neither Carol nor I called you; so it must have been __________."?
(i)
he(ii)
him(iii)
himself(iv)
hisQ-4 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "May __________ sit down?"?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
myself(iv)
mineQ-5 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "Has father brought __________ the new bat __________ wanted?"?
(i)
I, me(ii)
me, I(iii)
I, I(iv)
me, meQ-6 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "She is taller than __________."?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
myself(iv)
mineQ-7 Complete the sentences using me, my, mine, we, us, our or ours:
(i)
1. I have brought .................................... bat with .......................................... This bat is .......................................(ii)
2. It is time you returned .................................... bicycle .................................... need it now.(iii)
3. .................................... car was stolen last night. This one is not(iv)
4. . ................................... mother tells .................................... a story at bedtime.(v)
6. Give .................................... our ball .................................... will go out to play(vi)
7. A new pen is lying on .................................... table. Is it .................................... ?(vii)
8. .................................... must never take anything that is not .................................... ?(viii)
9. This book is not .................................... but .................................... wish to read it.(ix)
10. . ................................... must take care of .................................... health.(x)
5. . ................................... were not sure about .................................... reaching the station in time to board the train.Q-8 Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the brackets:
(i)
1. Rahul is stronger than .................................... (I ,me)(ii)
3. Alan is much taller than........................................................ (she, her)(iii)
4. It wasn't .................................... who did it.(I, me)(iv)
5. Neither Carol nor I called you; so it must have been ................................... . (he, him(v)
6. It couldn't have been .................................... (they, them)(vi)
2. You look as thrilled as ......................................................... (I, me)Q-9 Fill in the blanks with I or me
(i)
1. May .................................... sit down?(ii)
2. Has father brought ........................... the new bat ................................ wanted?(iii)
3. You and .................................... will go and play in the park.(iv)
4. She is taller than .................................... .(v)
5. The teacher scolded .................................... for my untidy work.(vi)
6. . ................................... have to ask my brother for a pen.(vii)
7. He told .................................... he would be arriving soon.(viii)
8. Let .................................... try to play the piano.(ix)
9. Alan told .................................... that .................................... should work hard in my studies.(x)
10. Have just heard that there was a phone call for ................................... .
Q-10 Complete the sentences with we or us:
(i)
1. . ................................... must cross the street only at the zebra crossing.
(ii)
2. Those people should have listened to .................................... .
(iii)
3. Is there someone standing behind ........................................................... ?
(iv)
4. . ................................... shall fall if .................................... climb any higher.
(v)
6. Let .................................... go to the park to play.
(vi)
7. They were smarter than ................................... .
(vii)
8. What have .................................... ever done to deserve such bad luck?
(viii)
5. All of ................................................................. are going on a picnic.
Q-11 Complete the sentences with 'you', 'your' or 'yours'.
(i)
1 This jersey must be ................................... .
(ii)
2. Your friend is looking for ................................... .
(iii)
3. These books are not mine. They must be ................................... .
(iv)
4. Have they found a school for .................................... yet?
(v)
5. Have you finished .................................... homework already?
(vi)
6. Is this house .....................................................................?
(vii)
7. She told me that .................................... had left the school early.
(viii)
8. The teacher is checking ............................................................................ work now.
Q-12 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "Rahul is stronger than __________"?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
myself(iv)
mineQ-13 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "It wasn't __________ who did it."?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
myself(iv)
mineQ-14 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "It couldn't have been __________."?
(i)
they(ii)
them(iii)
themselves(iv)
theirsQ-15 Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "You and __________ will go and play in the park."?
(i)
I(ii)
me(iii)
myself(iv)
mineChapter-7 Adjectives
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with adjectives that are opposite of the words in brackets :
Q-2 Pick out the adjectives from the following sentences and say what kind of adjectives they are. Also mention the nouns/ pronouns they refer to:
Q-3 Answer these questions :
Q-4 Write the adjectives in the following sentences:
1. Everybody expects every man to do his duty.
2. Those rascals must be punished.
3. Mind your own business.
4. What manner of man is he?
5. Take great care of your health.
6. Here are some ripe guavas.
7. There are not enough spoons.
8. He died a glorious death.
9. This boy is stronger than I.
10. They climbed a tall tree.
Q-5 Write the adjectives in the following sentences:
1. Everybody expects every man to do his duty.
2. Those rascals must be punished.
3. Mind your own business.
4. What manner of man is he?
5. Take great care of your health.
6. Here are some ripe guavas.
7. There are not enough spoons.
8. He died a glorious death.
9. This boy is stronger than I.
10. They climbed a tall tree.
Q-6
Complete this paragraph with suitable adjectives:
Mother began to cut the vegetables with a ............................. Knife. She put them in a ............................. pan. Then she sliced ............................. Onions. She heated ............................. oil in a ............................. pan. She put the ............................. onions in the ............................. oil and then she added the ............................. vegetables. She put in the masalas and fried the vegetables. The ..................
Q-7 Match the nouns with suitable adjectives:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with adjectives that are opposite of the words in brackets :
(i)
1. Nobody in the neighbourhood likes her because she is so .................................. .. (humble)(ii)
2. .. .................................. mangoes were specially imported from Thailand. (Those)(iii)
3. This shopping centre is strangely .................................... today. ( crowded)(iv)
4. That knife is too .................................... to cut anything. (sharp)(v)
5. In summers we must wear .................................... clothes. (tight)(vi)
7. A .................................... step while climbing a mountain, can cost you your life. (careful)(vii)
8. Teachers like .................................... pupils. (disobedient)(viii)
9. This sum looks quite .................................... (difficult)(ix)
10. This water is .................................... (pure)(x)
6. We went swimming in a .................................... lake. (shallow)Q-2 Write the adjectives in the following sentences:
(i)
8. He died a glorious death.
(ii)
1. Everybody expects every man to do his duty.
(iii)
2. Those rascals must be punished.
(iv)
3. Mind your own business.
(v)
4. What manner of man is he?
(vi)
5. Take great care of your health.
(vii)
6. Here are some ripe guavas.
(viii)
7. There are not enough spoons.
(ix)
9. This boy is stronger than I.
(x)
10. They climbed a tall tree.
Q-3 Pick out the adjectives from the following sentences and say what kind of adjectives they are. Also mention the nouns/ pronouns they refer to:
(i)
2. Ronnie has called several times . .......................................................................... ..(ii)
3. Johny won the second prize . ................................................................................ ..(iii)
4. A small leak may sink a ship ................................................................................ .(iv)
6. I wish to climb the yonder hill. ....................................................(v)
7. The cunning shopkeeper cheated us . .................................................................... .(vi)
8.The girl did not eat any food .................................................................................. ..(vii)
10. What time is it ? ....................................................................................................... .(viii)
1. He is a man of few words ...................................................................................... ..(ix)
5. Rasey apples are delicious . .............................................................(x)
9. They came here everyday . .................................................................................... ..Q-4 Answer these questions :
(i)
1. What are descriptive adjectives? Give a few examples.(ii)
3. What do you understand by adjective of quantity?(iii)
5. What is a possessive adjective? What question do you ask to show possession?(iv)
6. Define adjective of number.(v)
2. Define interrogative adjectives. What words are commonly used in this kind of adjectives?(vi)
4. Define demonstrative adjective. What question does it answer?
Q-5 Complete this paragraph with suitable adjectives:
(i)
Mother began to cut the vegetables with a ............................. Knife. She put them in a ............................. pan. Then she sliced ............................. Onions. She heated ............................. oil in a ............................. pan. She put the ............................. onions in the ............................. oil and then she added the ............................. vegetables. She put in the masalas and fried the vegetables. The ..................
Q-6 Match the nouns with suitable adjectives:
Q-7 Which word is an adjective: "The bluebird sang sweetly."?
(i)
the(ii)
bird(iii)
blue(iv)
sangQ-8 Which adjective describes the apples: "Those delicious apples"?
(i)
those(ii)
delicious(iii)
apples(iv)
areQ-9 Which adjective is opposite of "happy": "She was feeling __________"?
(i)
joyful(ii)
sad(iii)
excited(iv)
contentQ-10 Which adjective describes the house: "It is a __________ house"?
(i)
small(ii)
large(iii)
beautiful(iv)
oldQ-11 Which adjective is opposite of "soft": "The pillow was too __________"?
(i)
hard(ii)
fluffy(iii)
comfortable(iv)
smoothQ-12 Which adjective describes clothes suitable for winter: "Wear __________ clothes"?
(i)
light(ii)
heavy(iii)
thin(iv)
summerQ-13 Which adjective describes the river: "We swam in a __________ river"?
(i)
clean(ii)
dirty(iii)
wide(iv)
narrowQ-14 Which adjective is important for driving: "A __________ driver"?
(i)
reckless(ii)
careful(iii)
slow(iv)
fastQ-15 Which adjective describes students teachers dislike: "Teachers dislike __________ students"?
(i)
attentive(ii)
disruptive(iii)
bright(iv)
studiousQ-16 Which adjective describes the task: "The task was quite __________"?
(i)
easy(ii)
challenging(iii)
simple(iv)
quickChapter-8 Adjectives : Formation and Comparison
Q-1 Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the adjective in brackets:
Q-2 Complete the sentences using the appropriate comparatives or superlatives:
Q-3 In the following sentences, change the degree of comparison without changing the meaning
Q-4 Write the adjectives in the following and name the degree of comparison by writing ‘P’ , ‘C’ and ‘S’ under them.
1. My knife is sharper than yours.
2. There was not the slightest excuse for this.
3. We never had such sport.
4. Please make less noise.
5. There is much to be said on both sides.
6. She promised Arun a fair hearing.
6. Of the two evils choose the lesser one.
7. They have many powerful friends.
8. Hunger is the best sauce.
10. Youngsters think they are wiser than their parents.
Q-5
Give the Positive, Comparative and Superlative Degrees of the following adjectives:
dishonest, ugly, stupid, hopeless, kind, impatient, unpleasant. fortunate.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the adjective in brackets:
(i)
2. This box is definitely ..................................... than the other. (heavy)(ii)
3. After the long holiday there was ..................................... work to be done than before. (much)(iii)
4. These mangoes are terribly................................................ Don't give any to the children. (bad)(iv)
5. I have frequently used this road but this is the ..................................... traffic jam I have ever been caught in (bad)(v)
6. Which flower, the Dahlia or the Jasmine, is ..................................... ? (fragrant)(vi)
7. I thought I lived the furthest from our school. I have just found out that Jennie lives even ..................................... away. (far)(vii)
8. Mr. Thomas wants to buy this armchair as it is ..................................... than the other one (expensive).(viii)
9. Just peep into the two young boys' rooms and you'll be able to tell who is the ...................................... (neat)(ix)
10. Our teacher is giving a special prize for the ..................................... piece of work. (creative)(x)
1. Of the two brothers, Albert is the ..................................... (tall)Q-2 Complete the sentences using the appropriate comparatives or superlatives:
(i)
1. Honour is ..................................... to life.(ii)
2. The ..................................... buildings are found in America.(iii)
3. He is one of the ..................................... speakers in the town.(iv)
5. Who was the ..................................... general, Alexander or Caesar?(v)
6. My aunt is ..................................... than my mother.(vi)
7. Ankur is the ..................................... bowler of the two.(vii)
8. Clouds float in the sky because they are .........................................................than air.(viii)
9. Shakespeare is ..................................... than any other English dramatist.(ix)
10. The pen is ..................................... than the sword.(x)
4. It is good to be clever, but it is ..................................... to be industrious.Q-3 In the following sentences, change the degree of comparison without changing the meaning
(i)
1. The tiger is the most ferocious of all animals.(ii)
3. He would sooner die than tell a lie.(iii)
5.. Iron is more useful than all the other metals.(iv)
2. Lead is heavier than most other metals.(v)
4. America is the richest country in the world.Q-4 Write the adjectives in the following and name the degree of comparison by writing ‘P’ , ‘C’ and ‘S’ under them.
(i)
1. My knife is sharper than yours.
(ii)
2. There was not the slightest excuse for this.
(iii)
3. We never had such sport.
(iv)
4. Please make less noise.
(v)
5. There is much to be said on both sides.
(vi)
6. She promised Arun a fair hearing.
(vii)
6. Of the two evils choose the lesser one.
(viii)
7. They have many powerful friends.
(ix)
8. Hunger is the best sauce.
(x)
10. Youngsters think they are wiser than their parents.
Q-5 Give the Positive, Comparative and Superlative Degrees of the following adjectives:
dishonest, ugly, stupid, hopeless, kind, impatient, unpleasant. fortunate.
(i)
Q-6 Which is the comparative form of "good": "This is a __________ book than the last one"?
(i)
better(ii)
best(iii)
gooder(iv)
goodestQ-7 Which is the superlative form of "bright": "She is the __________ student in the class"?
(i)
brighter(ii)
brightest(iii)
bright(iv)
more brightQ-8 Which is the comparative form of "large": "This house is __________ than mine"?
(i)
larger(ii)
largest(iii)
large(iv)
more largeQ-9 Which is the superlative form of "small": "That is the __________ dog I've ever seen"?
(i)
smaller(ii)
smallest(iii)
small(iv)
more smallQ-10 Which is the comparative form of "interesting": "This movie is __________ than the one we saw last week"?
(i)
more interesting(ii)
most interesting(iii)
interestinger(iv)
interestingestQ-11 Which is the superlative form of "beautiful": "She is the __________ woman I've ever met"?
(i)
more beautiful(ii)
most beautiful(iii)
beautifuler(iv)
beautifulestQ-12 Which is the comparative form of "far": "The moon is __________ from Earth than the sun"?
(i)
farther(ii)
furthest(iii)
far(iv)
more farQ-13 Which is the superlative form of "important": "This is the __________ decision of your life"?
(i)
more important(ii)
most important(iii)
importantest(iv)
importanterQ-14 Which is the comparative form of "clever": "He is __________ than his brother"?
(i)
cleverer(ii)
cleverest(iii)
clever(iv)
more cleverQ-15 Which is the superlative form of "useful": "This is the __________ tool in the shed"?
(i)
more useful(ii)
most useful(iii)
usefuler(iv)
usefulestChapter-9 Verbs
Q-1
Underline the verbs in the given paragraph:
One day the wild animals held a meeting to find some way out of this difficulty. They decided that one animal must be sent to the lion's den every day. This decision was conveyed to the lion who agreed to it.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks with the correct verb:
Q-3 Answer these questions:
Q-4 Complete the sentences with the correct form and tense of the verb' do':
Q-5 Use the verb 'be' as an ordinary verb, a linking verb or an auxiliary in the following sentences
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with the correct verb:
(i)
1. Time ............................ all things.(ii)
2. The sun ............................ brightly.(iii)
3. The clock ............................ all day long.(iv)
4. The cat ............................ on the rug.(v)
5. The dog ............................ at night.(vi)
6. My new watch ............................ good time.(vii)
7. He ............................ shelter under a tree.(viii)
8. A tiny bird ............................ her nest in the younder tree.(ix)
9. A light rain ............................ last night.(x)
10. You ............................ too loudly.Q-2 Answer these questions:
(i)
2. What are finite verbs?(ii)
4. What is the function of a linking verb?(iii)
1. In how many ways can you use the primary verb 'be' ?(iv)
3. What are non-finite verbs?(v)
5. In how many ways can we use the verbs 'DO' and 'HAVE' ?Q-3 Complete the sentences with the correct form and tense of the verb' do':
(i)
1. Alan ............................ go to school today; so he ............................ know what homework was given.(ii)
2. . ........................... you know that there are some species of scorpions that are not poisonous?(iii)
3. . ........................... worry; my father ............................ all he can to help you.(iv)
4. This is how you ............................ the exercise. If you ............................ touch your toes, you are not doing it correctly.(v)
5. Ramon ............................ want to take his driving test today, he ............................ feel confident enough.(vi)
6. . ........................... Lily's father say he would pick her up after school today?(vii)
7. The scientist ............................ an experiment with the chemicals and there was a fire in the laboratory.(viii)
8. . ........................... the guard check his identity before letting the man in ?Q-4 Use the verb 'be' as an ordinary verb, a linking verb or an auxiliary in the following sentences
(i)
1. Mary ............................ not in Canada yet.(ii)
3. Her parents ............................ her at the airport to take her home.(iii)
4. Both of them ............................ working in Toronto now.(iv)
5. They ............................ happy that she has decided to visit them.(v)
7. Mary ............................ her uncle while in Canada.(vi)
8. He ............................ as an architect at the Niagra Falls.(vii)
9. The city of Toronto ............................ home to her favourite Baseball club.(viii)
2. She ............................ there tomorrow, after a stopover at New York.(ix)
6. They ............................ to show her all the famous places in Toronto.(x)
10. It ............................ worth the trip there just to meet her near and dear ones.
Q-5 Underline the verbs in the given paragraph:
(i)
One day the wild animals held a meeting to find some way out of this difficulty. They decided that one animal must be sent to the lion's den every day. This decision was conveyed to the lion who agreed to it.
Q-6 Which verb form is correct: "Mary __________ not in Canada yet."?
(i)
is(ii)
are(iii)
am(iv)
beQ-7 Which verb form is correct: "Her parents __________ her at the airport."?
(i)
meet(ii)
met(iii)
are meeting(iv)
will meetQ-8 Which verb form is correct: "They __________ happy that she has decided to visit them."?
(i)
is(ii)
are(iii)
am(iv)
beQ-9 Which verb form is correct: "He __________ all he can to help you."?
(i)
do(ii)
does(iii)
did(iv)
doneQ-10 Which verb form is correct: "Ramon __________ want to take his driving test today."?
(i)
don't(ii)
doesn't(iii)
didn't(iv)
notQ-11 Which verb form is correct: "She __________ there tomorrow."?
(i)
will be(ii)
is(iii)
are(iv)
beQ-12 Which verb form is correct: "Both of them __________ working in Toronto now."?
(i)
is(ii)
are(iii)
am(iv)
beQ-13 Which verb form is correct: "Alan __________ go to school today."?
(i)
didn't(ii)
doesn't(iii)
don't(iv)
notQ-14 Which verb form is correct: "This is how you __________ the exercise."?
(i)
do(ii)
does(iii)
did(iv)
doneQ-15 Which verb form is correct: "The scientist __________ an experiment."?
(i)
do(ii)
does(iii)
did(iv)
doneChapter-10 Adverbs
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with correct adverbs:
Q-2 Write the adverbs in the following sentences.
1. He wrote quickly.
2. The boy was walking slowly.
3. They talk softly.
4. We sat quietly.
5. Stand properly.
7. You walk very fast.
8. We must exercise regularly.
10. It is good to go to bed early.
6. He is extremely careless.
9. We watch the television quite often.
Q-3 Answer these questions.
Q-4
Complete the following passage using suitable adverbs.
The two boys were chattering ................................. when they heard the sound. Moving ever so ................................. they made their way along the deserted forest path to a big clump of bushes. The thing in the middle of the bushes darted from its hiding place when it saw the boys approaching. It squealed ................................ . giving them a fright! One of the boys, Joe, lost his balance and fell backwards, landing ................................. on his fri
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with correct adverbs:
(i)
1. You must tell me ................................. what happened so that I can help you.(ii)
2. She was late; so she scribbled a note ................................. to let her mother know where she was going.(iii)
3. You are very close to the treasure hunt prize. Just walk ................................ . ahead and look around some more.(iv)
4. I am surprised that Alan ................................. remembers how to play the piano.(v)
5. Please have a seat; Mr. Thomas will be able to see you ................................ .(vi)
6. Jenny went ................................. fearfully as she had lost her watch in school.(vii)
7. Lily wept ................................. when she heard that she had failed the exams.(viii)
8. The Principal looked ................................. at the boys who had been shouting.Q-2 Answer these questions.
(i)
1. Define adverbs of manner.(ii)
3. What is adverb of place?(iii)
5. What does an adverb of frequency tell us?(iv)
2. What do you understand by adverb of time?(v)
4. What does an adverb of degree indicate?Q-3 Write the adverbs in the following sentences.
(i)
1. He wrote quickly.
(ii)
2. The boy was walking slowly.
(iii)
3. They talk softly.
(iv)
4. We sat quietly.
(v)
5. Stand properly.
(vi)
7. You walk very fast.
(vii)
8. We must exercise regularly.
(viii)
10. It is good to go to bed early.
(ix)
6. He is extremely careless.
(x)
9. We watch the television quite often.
Q-4 Complete the following passage using suitable adverbs.
(i)
The two boys were chattering ................................. when they heard the sound. Moving ever so ................................. they made their way along the deserted forest path to a big clump of bushes. The thing in the middle of the bushes darted from its hiding place when it saw the boys approaching. It squealed ................................ . giving them a fright! One of the boys, Joe, lost his balance and fell backwards, landing ................................. on his fri
Q-5 .. ............................... run if you encounter a snake, it will only chase you.
(i)
seldom(ii)
always(iii)
often(iv)
never
Q-6 George hardly knows his cousin because they ................................. meet.
(i)
frequently(ii)
always(iii)
often(iv)
seldom
Q-7 Which word is an adverb: "He wrote quickly."?
(i)
He(ii)
wrote(iii)
quickly(iv)
boyQ-8 Jojo the baboon ................................. has his audience in fits of laughter. He is very popular.
(i)
never(ii)
seldom
(iii)
occasionally(iv)
always
Q-9 My parents ................................. take an evening stroll along the beach because they find it relaxing.
(i)
daily(ii)
never(iii)
often
(iv)
seldomQ-10 Miss Annie looks a strict person . ................................. she appears stern and senous.
(i)
always(ii)
sometimes(iii)
rarely
(iv)
occasionallyQ-11 George hardly knows his cousin because they ................................. meet.
(i)
frequently(ii)
always(iii)
often(iv)
seldom
Q-12 Which word is an adverb: "The boy was walking slowly."?
(i)
The(ii)
boy(iii)
walking(iv)
slowlyQ-13 Which word is an adverb: "We sat quietly."?
(i)
We(ii)
sat(iii)
quietly(iv)
standQ-14 Which word is an adverb: "He is extremely careless."?
(i)
He(ii)
is(iii)
extremely(iv)
carelessQ-15 Which word is an adverb: "We must exercise regularly."?
(i)
We(ii)
must(iii)
exercise(iv)
regularlyQ-16 Which word is an adverb: "It is good to go to bed early."?
(i)
It(ii)
is(iii)
go(iv)
earlyQ-17 Which word is an adverb: "They talk softly."?
(i)
They(ii)
talk(iii)
softly(iv)
satQ-18 Which word is an adverb: "Stand properly."?
(i)
Stand(ii)
properly(iii)
quickly(iv)
slowlyQ-19 Which word is an adverb: "You walk very fast."?
(i)
You(ii)
walk(iii)
very(iv)
fastQ-20 Which word is an adverb: "We watch television quite often."?
(i)
We(ii)
watch(iii)
quite(iv)
oftenChapter-11 Prepositions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
Q-2
Underline the prepositions in the given sentences:
4. My house is across the river.
5.He is not at home.
7. Anne is standing at the gate.
8. The baby is standing beside its mother.
9. He came down the mountain.
10. The sky is above us.
1. The Book is on the table.
2. The pen is in the ink-pot.
6. The monkey ran up the tree.
3. He dived into the pool.
Q-3
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
Heather sat .............................. the hard wooden seat, holding the ropes tightly. As she pushed herself off, she felt the thrill of being lifted .............................. the air. Back and forth she flew, her long pony-tail trailing behind her .............................. the morning breeze. What a wonderful feeling it was ever so peaceful and all alone. Higher and higher Heather went. Suddenly she felt a violent jerk. It jolted her out of her day-dream and tossed her forward
Q-4 Complete the given sentences by choosing the correct preposition from those in the brackets:
Q-5
In the following sentences, pick out the prepositions and name their objects. Mark prepositions with P and the objects with O:
1. That is the boy I was speaking of
2. Which of these chairs did you sit on?
3. Take this parcel over to the post office.
4. I have not slept since yesterday.
6. Come away from there.
7. I sold my house for under -its half cost.
8. I have been working in arithmetic.
9. He broke the jug into hundred pieces.
5. The soldiers passed by.
10. It is ten o' clock by my watch.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
(i)
1. He knocked .............................. the door.(ii)
2. The dog ran .............................. the cat.(iii)
3. I walked .............................. the road.(iv)
4. Give that .............................. me.(v)
5. We write .............................. the hand.(vi)
6. He has a book .............................. his hand.(vii)
7. Look .............................. that star.(viii)
9. I went .............................. him .............................. the school.(ix)
10. There is a garden .............................. my house.(x)
8. She went .............................. me .............................. the bazaar.Q-2 Complete the given sentences by choosing the correct preposition from those in the brackets:
(i)
1. The doctor explained the similarities .............................. a heart and a pump. (of, between, with)(ii)
2. The campers woke .............................. dawn. (at, by, in)(iii)
3. You can't force me .............................. going to the pictures. (by, into, with)(iv)
4. The baby kept banging the table .............................. a spoon. ( on, with, at)(v)
5. Children often quarrel .............................. their toys. ( over, with, beside)(vi)
7. The waiter laid the table .............................. dinner. (for, by, with)(vii)
8 She was jealous .............................. her friend's good fortune. (for, of, about)(viii)
9. She is too shy to speak .............................. stranger. (at, upto, to)(ix)
10. The men had a heated argument .............................. the waiter (about, with)(x)
6. The nurse assisted the doctor .............................. the operation. (at, with, in)
Q-3 Underline the prepositions in the given sentences:
(i)
4. My house is across the river.
(ii)
5.He is not at home.
(iii)
7. Anne is standing at the gate.
(iv)
8. The baby is standing beside its mother.
(v)
9. He came down the mountain.
(vi)
10. The sky is above us.
(vii)
1. The Book is on the table.
(viii)
2. The pen is in the ink-pot.
(ix)
6. The monkey ran up the tree.
(x)
3. He dived into the pool.
Q-4 In the following sentences, pick out the prepositions and name their objects. Mark prepositions with P and the objects with O:
(i)
1. That is the boy I was speaking of
(ii)
2. Which of these chairs did you sit on?
(iii)
3. Take this parcel over to the post office.
(iv)
4. I have not slept since yesterday.
(v)
6. Come away from there.
(vi)
7. I sold my house for under -its half cost.
(vii)
8. I have been working in arithmetic.
(viii)
9. He broke the jug into hundred pieces.
(ix)
5. The soldiers passed by.
(x)
10. It is ten o' clock by my watch.
Q-5 Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
(i)
Heather sat .............................. the hard wooden seat, holding the ropes tightly. As she pushed herself off, she felt the thrill of being lifted .............................. the air. Back and forth she flew, her long pony-tail trailing behind her .............................. the morning breeze. What a wonderful feeling it was ever so peaceful and all alone. Higher and higher Heather went. Suddenly she felt a violent jerk. It jolted her out of her day-dream and tossed her forward
Q-6 Which preposition completes the sentence: "The dog ran __________ the cat."?
(i)
after(ii)
before(iii)
beside(iv)
withQ-7 Which preposition completes the sentence: "Give that __________ me."?
(i)
to(ii)
for(iii)
from(iv)
withQ-8 Which preposition completes the sentence: "He has a book __________ his hand."?
(i)
in(ii)
on(iii)
at(iv)
withQ-9 Which preposition completes the sentence: "She went __________ me __________ the bazaar."?
(i)
with, to(ii)
to, with(iii)
at, in(iv)
by, forQ-10 Which preposition completes the sentence: "There is a garden __________ my house."?
(i)
in(ii)
on(iii)
at(iv)
nearQ-11 Which preposition completes the sentence: "He knocked __________ the door."?
(i)
at(ii)
on(iii)
in(iv)
toQ-12 Which preposition completes the sentence: "I walked __________ the road."?
(i)
on(ii)
in(iii)
at(iv)
alongQ-13 Which preposition completes the sentence: "We write __________ the hand."?
(i)
by(ii)
with(iii)
in(iv)
onQ-14 Which preposition completes the sentence: "Look __________ that star."?
(i)
at(ii)
on(iii)
in(iv)
toQ-15 Which preposition completes the sentence: "I went __________ him __________ the school."?
(i)
with, to(ii)
to, with(iii)
at, in(iv)
by, forChapter-12 Conjunctions
Q-1 Join the following sentences using suitable conjunctions:
Q-2 Write the conjunctions in the following sentences:
1. She looked at me and smiled.
2. He is my father, so I respect him.
3. They both gave me money and stood by me in trouble.
4. She appears as though she were a film star.
5. He is not my friend nor my relative.
6. I offered to help her but she refused.
7. I must try hard for there is tough competition.
8. Since you have money, you can help him.
9. He is my enemy, therefore, I dislike him.
10. You must work sincerely else you will lose the job.
Q-3 Answer these questions:
Q-4
Rewrite this passage using suitable conjunctions, to make it flow more smoothly:
I was walking along the road. I decided to take a short cut. I was in a hurry. Suddenly I heard a loud explosion. I felt the ground shake. There was the sound of breaking glass. I looked up. I saw huge piece! of glass flying through the air. They looked dangerous. I had to move fast. I would certainly be stabbed to death. I couldn't move an inch. My feet had lost all power to move. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Join the following sentences using suitable conjunctions:
(i)
2. Old Mr.Joe tells interesting stories. He cannot read. He cannot write.(ii)
3. You had better bring a sweater along. It is cold in the mountains.(iii)
4. Paul may go. Anne may go. They will not go together.(iv)
1. I cannot climb up this wall. You show me where the footholds are.(v)
5. The new officer is boastful. He is bad tempered. I have to admit his work is good.Q-2 Answer these questions:
(i)
1. What is a conjunction?(ii)
2. State the three conditions for the use of conjunctions.Q-3 Write the conjunctions in the following sentences:
(i)
1. She looked at me and smiled.
(ii)
2. He is my father, so I respect him.
(iii)
3. They both gave me money and stood by me in trouble.
(iv)
4. She appears as though she were a film star.
(v)
5. He is not my friend nor my relative.
(vi)
6. I offered to help her but she refused.
(vii)
7. I must try hard for there is tough competition.
(viii)
8. Since you have money, you can help him.
(ix)
9. He is my enemy, therefore, I dislike him.
(x)
10. You must work sincerely else you will lose the job.
Q-4 Rewrite this passage using suitable conjunctions, to make it flow more smoothly:
(i)
I was walking along the road. I decided to take a short cut. I was in a hurry. Suddenly I heard a loud explosion. I felt the ground shake. There was the sound of breaking glass. I looked up. I saw huge piece! of glass flying through the air. They looked dangerous. I had to move fast. I would certainly be stabbed to death. I couldn't move an inch. My feet had lost all power to move. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Q-5 Which conjunction best joins: "I cannot climb this wall. You show me where the footholds are."?
(i)
and(ii)
but(iii)
if(iv)
becauseQ-6 Which conjunction best joins: "Old Mr. Joe tells interesting stories. He cannot read. He cannot write."?
(i)
and(ii)
but(iii)
so(iv)
yetQ-7 Which conjunction best joins: "You had better bring a sweater along. It is cold in the mountains."?
(i)
because(ii)
although(iii)
so(iv)
whileQ-8 Which conjunction best joins: "The new officer is boastful. He is bad-tempered. I have to admit his work is good."?
(i)
and(ii)
but(iii)
although(iv)
becauseQ-9 Which word is a conjunction: "He is my father, so I respect him."?
(i)
He(ii)
is(iii)
so(iv)
respectQ-10 Which word is a conjunction: "They both gave me money and stood by me."?
(i)
They(ii)
gave(iii)
and(iv)
stoodQ-11 Which word is a conjunction: "Since you have money, you can help him."?
(i)
Since(ii)
you(iii)
can(iv)
helpQ-12 Which conjunction best joins: "Paul may go. Anne may go. They will not go together."?
(i)
and(ii)
but(iii)
or(iv)
norQ-13 Which word is a conjunction: "She looked at me and smiled."?
(i)
She(ii)
looked(iii)
and(iv)
smiledQ-14 Which word is a conjunction: "He is my father, so I respect him."?
(i)
He(ii)
is(iii)
so(iv)
respectQ-15 Which word is a conjunction: "They both gave me money and stood by me."?
(i)
They(ii)
gave(iii)
and(iv)
stoodQ-16 Which word is a conjunction: "I offered to help her but she refused."?
(i)
I(ii)
offered(iii)
but(iv)
refusedChapter-13 Interjections
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which interjection expresses joy?
(i)
Alas(ii)
Hurrah(iii)
Hush(iv)
OhQ-2 Which interjection is used as a word of caution?
(i)
Oh(ii)
Hush(iii)
Hurrah(iv)
WhatQ-3 Which interjection is used to greet someone?
(i)
Hello(ii)
Hurrah(iii)
Alas(iv)
HushQ-4 Which interjection can express sadness?
(i)
Oh(ii)
Hurrah(iii)
What(iv)
HelloQ-5 Which interjection can express anger?
(i)
What(ii)
Bravo(iii)
Hurrah(iv)
HelloQ-6 Which word is an interjection: "Hello! How are you?"?
(i)
Hello(ii)
How(iii)
are(iv)
youQ-7 Which interjection expresses grief?
(i)
Bravo(ii)
Hush(iii)
Alas(iv)
HelloQ-8 Which interjection expresses surprise?
(i)
What(ii)
Hush(iii)
Bravo(iv)
AlasQ-9 Which interjection is a word of praise?
(i)
Oh(ii)
Bravo(iii)
What(iv)
HushQ-10 Which interjection can express wonder?
(i)
Oh(ii)
Hush(iii)
What(iv)
AlasChapter-14 The Articles
Q-1 Fill in a, an or the, whichever is suitable:
Q-2 Answer these questions:
Q-3
Complete this passage using a, an, the where necessary:
................................. gorillas are found in ................................. rainforests of Central Africa. They live in groups; each of which consists of ................................. few males and females with their young. ................................. leader is usually ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... largest and strongest male, sometimes weighing more than 200 kg. Their diet consists of ................................. juicy leaves and roots, and they spend m
Q-4 In the following sentences, the articles are missing. Insert them where necessary and rewrite the sentences:
Q-5 Put in articles where necessary:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in a, an or the, whichever is suitable:
(i)
1. . ................................ French defeated the Germans.(ii)
2. The world is ................................. happy place.(iii)
3. Honest men always speak ................................. truth.(iv)
4. . ................................ sunshines brightly.(v)
5. I first met him ................................. year ago.(vi)
6. He looks as stupid as ................................. owl.(vii)
7. It is not ................................. easy sum to do.(viii)
8. The guide knows ................................. way.(ix)
9. You are ................................. fool to say that.(x)
10. She is ................................. untidy girl.Q-2 In the following sentences, the articles are missing. Insert them where necessary and rewrite the sentences:
(i)
1. This computer game will not work because battery is flat.(ii)
2. This is a German Shephard, it is youngest of Iitter of three pups.(iii)
4. Doctor reminded his patient to follow instructions on the label of medicine bottle.(iv)
5. Tour of Taj Mahal will be highlight of trip.(v)
3. Members of expedition have discovered Orang-utan settlement on Mount Kinabalu.Q-3 Put in articles where necessary:
(i)
1. Do not look gift horse in mouth.(ii)
3. March is third month of year.(iii)
4. Where did you buy umbrella?(iv)
6. Sun rises in east.(v)
7. Moon did not rise till after ten.(vi)
8. Draw map of lndia.(vii)
9. We started late in afternoon.(viii)
2. I like to live in open air.(ix)
5. I have not seen him since he was child.(x)
10. My favourite flower is rose.Q-4 Answer these questions:
(i)
1. When do we use the indefinite article? List all the situations.(ii)
2. In what all situations do we use the definite article 'the'?
Q-5 Complete this passage using a, an, the where necessary:
(i)
................................. gorillas are found in ................................. rainforests of Central Africa. They live in groups; each of which consists of ................................. few males and females with their young. ................................. leader is usually ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... largest and strongest male, sometimes weighing more than 200 kg. Their diet consists of ................................. juicy leaves and roots, and they spend m
Q-6 Which article is correct: "Honest men always speak __________ truth."?
(i)
a(ii)
an(iii)
the(iv)
No articleQ-7 Which article is correct: "I first met him __________ year ago."?
(i)
a(ii)
an(iii)
the(iv)
No articleQ-8 Which article is correct: "It is not __________ easy sum to do."?
(i)
a(ii)
an(iii)
the(iv)
No articleQ-9 Which article is correct: "You are __________ fool to say that."?
(i)
a(ii)
an(iii)
the(iv)
No articleQ-10 Which article is correct: "The __________ French defeated the Germans."?
(i)
A(ii)
An(iii)
The(iv)
No articleQ-11 Which article is correct: "The world is __________ happy place."?
(i)
a(ii)
an(iii)
the(iv)
No articleQ-12 Which article is correct: "__________ sun shines brightly."?
(i)
A(ii)
An(iii)
The(iv)
No articleQ-13 Which article is correct: "He looks as stupid as __________ owl."?
(i)
a(ii)
an(iii)
the(iv)
No articleQ-14 Which article is correct: "The guide knows __________ way."?
(i)
a(ii)
an(iii)
the(iv)
No articleQ-15 Which article is correct: "She is __________ untidy girl."?
(i)
a(ii)
an(iii)
the(iv)
No articleChapter-15 Active and Passive Voice
Q-1 Change the following from active voice to passive voice:
Q-2 Change these sentences from passive voice to active voice:
Q-3 Answer these questions
Q-4 Pick out the subject of each sentence and write them in the spaces provided:
Q-5 Change the following into the opposite voice from their present one:
Q-6
Underline the verbs in the following sentences and say whether they are in the active or passive voice. Mark them' A' and 'P':
2. The bird was killed by a cruel hunter.
3. His command was promptly obeyed.
4. The ship was burned.
5. The dog chased the thief.
6. I see a star.
8. He is loved by all.
9. A stone struck me on the head.
10. We expect good news.
1. Columbus discovered America.
7. Who taught you Spanish?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Pick out the subject of each sentence and write them in the spaces provided:
(i)
1. I must return these books to the library. . ....................... .(ii)
2. Give this tin of chocolates to your sister. . ....................... .(iii)
3. Najib and his friends are hiking up Mount Ophir. . ....................... .(iv)
4. The dog killed the cat. . ....................... .(v)
5. He was run over by a car. . ....................... .(vi)
6. My servant obeys me. . ....................... .(vii)
7. They welcomed the leader. . ....................... .(viii)
8. She did not accept the gift. . ....................... .(ix)
9. I shall setup a new business. . ....................... .(x)
10. The man was holding a gun. . ....................... .Q-2 Change the following from active voice to passive voice:
(i)
1. I will conquer him.(ii)
2. My father will write a letter.(iii)
3. The boy caught the snake.(iv)
4. He made a remarkable discovery.(v)
5. Amar was making a kite.(vi)
6. I have sold my car.(vii)
7. Your behaviour makes me angry.(viii)
8. The police arrested the thief.(ix)
10. He kept me waiting.(x)
9. The hunter shot the elephant.Q-3 Change these sentences from passive voice to active voice:
(i)
1. You will be given a ticket by the manager.(ii)
2. Achair was handed over to her.(iii)
4. The building was damaged by the fire.(iv)
5. The trees were felled by the storm.(v)
6. The road was lined with people.(vi)
9. The town was destroyed by an earthquake.(vii)
10. Not a word was spoken by Jim.(viii)
3. He was praised by the Principal.(ix)
7. We shall be blamed by everyone.(x)
8. The child was knocked down by a bus.Q-4 Change the following into the opposite voice from their present one:
(i)
1. The advertisement has generated heavy sales.(ii)
3. By whom was this jug broken?(iii)
4. He was refused admittance.(iv)
5. Do not insult the weak.(v)
6. My pocket has been picked.(vi)
8. All his friends laughed at him.(vii)
9. He made his wife do all the work.(viii)
2. We elected Lopez as the captain.(ix)
7. I shall be obliged to go.(x)
10. The telephone wires have been cut.Q-5 Answer these questions
(i)
1. When is a verb said to be in active voice?(ii)
2. Define passive voice.(iii)
3. State all the rules for changing the voice of sentences.
Q-6 Underline the verbs in the following sentences and say whether they are in the active or passive voice. Mark them' A' and 'P':
(i)
2. The bird was killed by a cruel hunter.
(ii)
3. His command was promptly obeyed.
(iii)
4. The ship was burned.
(iv)
5. The dog chased the thief.
(v)
6. I see a star.
(vi)
8. He is loved by all.
(vii)
9. A stone struck me on the head.
(viii)
10. We expect good news.
(ix)
1. Columbus discovered America.
(x)
7. Who taught you Spanish?
Q-7 Active to Passive: "I have sold my car."?
(i)
My car has been sold by me.(ii)
My car is sold by me.(iii)
My car was sold by me.(iv)
My car will be sold by me.Q-8 Active to Passive: "The police arrested the thief."?
(i)
The thief was arrested by the police.(ii)
The thief is arrested by the police.(iii)
The thief will be arrested by the police.(iv)
The thief has been arrested by the police.Q-9 Active to Passive: "He kept me waiting."?
(i)
I was kept waiting by him.(ii)
I am kept waiting by him.(iii)
I will be kept waiting by him.(iv)
I have been kept waiting by him.Q-10 Passive to Active: "A chair was handed over to her."?
(i)
Someone handed over a chair to her.(ii)
Someone hands over a chair to her.(iii)
Someone will hand over a chair to her.(iv)
Someone has handed over a chair to her.Q-11 Active to Passive: "The boy caught the snake."?
(i)
The snake was caught by the boy.(ii)
The snake caught the boy.(iii)
The snake is caught by the boy.(iv)
The snake will be caught by the boy.Q-12 Active to Passive: "He made a remarkable discovery."?
(i)
A remarkable discovery was made by him.(ii)
A remarkable discovery made him.(iii)
A remarkable discovery is made by him.(iv)
A remarkable discovery will be made by him.Q-13 Active to Passive: "Amar was making a kite."?
(i)
A kite was being made by Amar.(ii)
A kite is being made by Amar.(iii)
A kite was made by Amar.(iv)
A kite will be made by Amar.Q-14 Active to Passive: "Your behaviour makes me angry."?
(i)
I am made angry by your behaviour.(ii)
I am angry by your behaviour.(iii)
I was made angry by your behaviour.(iv)
I will be made angry by your behaviour.Q-15 Active to Passive: "The hunter shot the elephant."?
(i)
The elephant was shot by the hunter.(ii)
The elephant is shot by the hunter.(iii)
The elephant will be shot by the hunter.(iv)
The elephant has been shot by the hunter.Q-16 Passive to Active: "You will be given a ticket by the manager."?
(i)
The manager will give you a ticket.(ii)
The manager gives you a ticket.(iii)
The manager gave you a ticket.(iv)
The manager has given you a ticket.Q-17 Passive to Active: "A chair was handed over to her."?
(i)
Someone handed over a chair to her.(ii)
Someone hands over a chair to her.(iii)
Someone will hand over a chair to her.(iv)
Someone has handed over a chair to her.Chapter-16 Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which word is a synonym for "help"?
(i)
hinder(ii)
assist(iii)
obstruct(iv)
impedeQ-2 Which word is a homonym for "bear"?
(i)
bare(ii)
beer(iii)
byre(iv)
buyerQ-3 Which word is an antonym for "beautiful"?
(i)
pretty(ii)
ugly(iii)
lovely(iv)
charmingQ-4 Which word is a synonym for "attempt"?
(i)
succeed(ii)
try(iii)
accomplish(iv)
achieveQ-5 Which word is a homonym for "cell"?
(i)
sell(ii)
seal(iii)
sale(iv)
sillQ-6 Which word is a synonym for "help"?
(i)
hinder(ii)
assist(iii)
obstruct(iv)
impedeQ-7 Which word is an antonym for "arrive"?
(i)
depart(ii)
reach(iii)
enter(iv)
approachQ-8 Which word is a synonym for "amazement"?
(i)
boredom(ii)
surprise(iii)
indifference(iv)
apathyQ-9 Which word is a homonym for "course"?
(i)
coarse(ii)
curse(iii)
corse(iv)
causeQ-10 Which word is an antonym for "advance"?
(i)
retreat(ii)
progress(iii)
proceed(iv)
developQ-11 Which word is a synonym for "allow"?
(i)
forbid(ii)
permit(iii)
prevent(iv)
prohibitChapter-18 Conversation
Q-1 Form negative sentences using 'not' and' either':
Q-2 Write each sentence in the plural, then read it aloud:
Q-3 Fill in the blanks with prepositions in, on or under :
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Write each sentence in the plural, then read it aloud:
(i)
1. I have only one book; you have three .......................... .(ii)
2. I have only one friend; you have three .......................... .(iii)
3. I have only one box; you have two(iv)
4. I have only one sister; you have four .......................... .(v)
5. I have only one pocket; you have three ......................... .(vi)
6. I have only one match; you have three .......................... .Q-2 Form negative sentences using 'not' and' either':
(i)
1. Kuki is early, too.(ii)
2. l am a typist, too.(iii)
3. They are in time today, too.(iv)
4. We are English, too.(v)
5. My sister is here, too.(vi)
6. The teacher is late, too.Q-3 Fill in the blanks with prepositions in, on or under :
(i)
1. Where is the book? It is .................. the table.(ii)
2. Where are papers? They are .................. the book .................. the table.(iii)
3. Where are the matches? They are .................. the box.(iv)
4. Where is the match box? It is .................. the floor .................. the studio.(v)
5. Where is Kuki' s bag? It is .................. the table .................. the floor.Q-4 Plural: "I have only one box; you have two __________."?
(i)
box(ii)
boxes(iii)
boxs(iv)
boxe'sQ-5 Plural: "I have only one pocket; you have three __________."?
(i)
pocket(ii)
pockets(iii)
pocketes(iv)
pocket'sQ-6 Negative with "either": "Kuki is early, too."?
(i)
Kuki is not early either.(ii)
Kuki is not early neither.(iii)
Kuki is early neither.(iv)
Kuki is not early also.Q-7 Preposition: "Where is the book? It is __________ the table."?
(i)
in(ii)
on(iii)
under(iv)
byQ-8 Plural: "I have only one book; you have three __________."?
(i)
book(ii)
books(iii)
bookes(iv)
book'sQ-9 Plural: "I have only one friend; you have three __________."?
(i)
friend(ii)
friends(iii)
friendes(iv)
friend'sQ-10 Plural: "I have only one sister; you have four __________."?
(i)
sister(ii)
sisters(iii)
sisteres(iv)
sister'sQ-11 Plural: "I have only one match; you have three __________."?
(i)
match(ii)
matches(iii)
matchs(iv)
matche'sQ-12 Negative with "either": "I am a typist, too."?
(i)
I am not a typist either.(ii)
I am not a typist neither.(iii)
I am a typist neither.(iv)
I am not a typist also.Q-13 Preposition: "Where are the matches? They are __________ the box."?
(i)
in(ii)
on(iii)
under(iv)
byChapter-24 Confusing Words
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "Everybody follows the __________ of a priest."?
(i)
advice(ii)
advise(iii)
affect(iv)
effectQ-2 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "Haziness will __________ your health."?
(i)
advice(ii)
advise(iii)
affect(iv)
effectQ-3 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "Can you __________ my dress?"?
(i)
alter(ii)
altar(iii)
access(iv)
excessQ-4 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "We cannot __________ his file without the password."?
(i)
access(ii)
excess(iii)
adapt(iv)
adoptQ-5 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The birds __________ themselves according to the weather."?
(i)
adapt(ii)
adopt(iii)
accept(iv)
exceptQ-6 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "I __________ her to read clearly."?
(i)
advice(ii)
advise(iii)
affect(iv)
effectQ-7 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "His advice had no __________ on me."?
(i)
advice(ii)
advise(iii)
affect(iv)
effectQ-8 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "He bowed before the __________."?
(i)
alter(ii)
altar(iii)
access(iv)
excessQ-9 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "We cannot __________ his file without the password."?
(i)
access(ii)
excess(iii)
adapt(iv)
adoptQ-10 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "__________ weight will cause problems."?
(i)
access(ii)
excess(iii)
adapt(iv)
adoptQ-11 Which word correctly completes the sentence: "He wants to __________ an orphan."?
(i)
adapt(ii)
adopt(iii)
accept(iv)
exceptChapter-25 What People are or Do
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Someone who fishes with a rod, line, hook, and bait is a(n):
(i)
Athlete(ii)
Angler(iii)
Cannibal(iv)
HermitQ-2 A gathering of people to hear a speaker or singer is a(n):
(i)
Audience(ii)
Nomad(iii)
Opponent(iv)
ExileQ-3 A person who eats human flesh is a(n):
(i)
Glutton(ii)
Cannibal(iii)
Immigrant(iv)
NomadQ-4 A person who commits a crime is a(n):
(i)
Fugitive(ii)
Criminal(iii)
Exile(iv)
HermitQ-5 A person who leaves their country to settle in a new one is a(n):
(i)
Immigrant(ii)
Emigrant(iii)
Exile(iv)
FugitiveQ-6 A person who competes in physical exercises and outdoor games is a(n):
(i)
Athlete(ii)
Emigrant(iii)
Fugitive(iv)
LinguistQ-7 An unmarried man is a(n):
(i)
Criminal(ii)
Bachelor(iii)
Cripple(iv)
MiserQ-8 A person who wins first prize is a(n):
(i)
Champion(ii)
Computer(iii)
Cripple(iv)
OptimistQ-9 A person who is unable to walk properly due to injury or weakness is a(n):
(i)
Cripple(ii)
Mute(iii)
Glutton(iv)
MiserQ-10 A person who comes to a new country to settle is a(n):
(i)
Immigrant(ii)
Emigrant(iii)
Nomad(iv)
LinguistChapter-26 Buildings and Other Special Places
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 A building where fish and water animals are kept is called a(n):
(i)
Aviary(ii)
Aquarium(iii)
Zoo(iv)
SanctuaryQ-2 Buildings where soldiers live and work are called:
(i)
Barracks(ii)
Cabins(iii)
Depots(iv)
HangarsQ-3 A small restaurant where food and drinks are served is a(n):
(i)
Cafe(ii)
Bakery(iii)
Emporium(iv)
DispensaryQ-4 A building where Christians worship is a(n):
(i)
Church(ii)
Mosque(iii)
Temple(iv)
SynagogueQ-5 A place where law cases are heard is a(n):
(i)
Court(ii)
Depot(iii)
Dockyard(iv)
HangarQ-6 A place where medicines are made and handed out is a(n):
(i)
Dispensary(ii)
Emporium(iii)
Dump(iv)
BakeryQ-7 A place where bread is baked and sold is a(n):
(i)
Bakery(ii)
Brewery(iii)
Cafe(iv)
EmporiumQ-8 A factory where beer is made is a(n):
(i)
Distillery(ii)
Tannery(iii)
Brewery(iv)
MillQ-9 A place where the dead are buried is a(n):
(i)
Cemetery(ii)
Church(iii)
Convent(iv)
DumpQ-10 A school for higher learning is a(n):
(i)
College(ii)
Cinema(iii)
Court(iv)
ConventQ-11 A place where law cases are heard is a(n):
(i)
Court(ii)
Depot(iii)
Dockyard(iv)
HangarQ-12 A place where medicines are made and handed out is a(n):
(i)
Dispensary(ii)
Emporium(iii)
Dump(iv)
BakeryChapter-27 Single Word Definitions
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Word for word is:
(i)
literally(ii)
verbatim(iii)
precisely(iv)
accuratelyQ-2 Wasteful in spending is:
(i)
frugal(ii)
extravagant(iii)
economical(iv)
thriftyQ-3 Unable to pay one's debts is:
(i)
solvent(ii)
insolvent(iii)
bankrupt(iv)
indebtedQ-4 Close at hand is:
(i)
distant(ii)
imminent(iii)
remote(iv)
farQ-5 Loss of memory is:
(i)
aphasia(ii)
amnesia(iii)
dyslexia(iv)
dysgraphiaQ-6 Fluent in two languages is:
(i)
bilingual(ii)
multilingual(iii)
trilingual(iv)
polyglotQ-7 To change to stone is to:
(i)
lithify(ii)
petrify(iii)
ossify(iv)
solidifyQ-8 Travelling under a name other than one's own is:
(i)
anonymously(ii)
incognito(iii)
pseudonymously(iv)
confidentiallyQ-9 Easily broken is:
(i)
flexible(ii)
fragile(iii)
sturdy(iv)
resilientQ-10 Serving for money is:
(i)
altruistic(ii)
mercenary(iii)
philanthropic(iv)
benevolent