Question bank
Chapter-1 Sentences
Q-1 Turn these commands into requests:
1. Have lunch with me today.
2. Shut the door.
3. Teach me how to do these sums.
4. Don't play with a knife.
5. Wait for me at the main gate ..
6. Give me an apple.
7. Lend me your pen.
8. Tell me his name and address.
Q-2 Change these sentences into interrogative sentences:
1. You must read the newspaper everyday.
2. The children play cricket.
3. He has never been to Germany.
4. I went to the circus yesterday.
5. We all enjoy watching films.
6. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
7. Time is the best healer.
8. Nature is the best physician.
Q-3 Join the sentences in each of the following pairs into one compound or complex sentence, using the given conjunctions or correlatives:
1. My elder brother came home very late. He went to bed without having dinner. (and)
2. Jason is in a foul mood. His new car has been dented in an accident. (because)
3. You tell me the secret route to the buried treasure. You will remain a prisoner. (unless)
4. You are driving that way. You can give me a lift to school (since)
5. Amina has had her bath. She has also done her homework. (both.......... and .......... )
6. You have eggs and toast for breakfast. You go without breakfast. (either or)
7. Mr Leroy was having lunch at home.I waited patiently in his office. (while)
8. I will go to the party with you. You buy me a new dress. (if)
Q-4 Answer these questions
1. What is a sentence?
2. Define a simple sentence.
3. How many kinds of simple sentences are there?
4. What is a compound sentence?
5. What is a complex sentence?
6. What do you understand by a declarative sentence? Do they have another name?
7. What is the function of an interrogative sentence?
8. Define imperative sentences. How do they differ from declarative sentences?
Q-5
In the following sentences, underline the subject:
1. Nature is the best physician.
2. Time is a great healer.
3. The boy stood on the mountain top.
4. Ducks swam in the lake.
5 He has a good memory.
6. The sun rises in the east.
7. The rainbow has seven colours.
8. The singing of the birds awakened him.
Chapter-2 Nouns - Countable & Uncountables, Abstract and Compound Nouns
Q-1 Form abstract nouns from these adjectives
Beautiful
Idle
Dark
Wise
Long
Kind
Strong
Wide
Human
Proud
Q-2 Form abstract nouns from these verbs.
Grow
Live
Flatter
Arrive
Receive
Punish
Protect
Succeed
See
Fly
Q-3 Form abstract nouns from these common nouns:
King
Infant
Agent
Hero
Bond
Man
Q-4 Answer these questions.
1. Define proper noun.
2. What is a common noun?
3. What are countable and uncountable nouns?
4. What are compound nouns?
5. Name the ways in which compound nouns can be formed.
6. How are abstract nouns formed?
Chapter-3 A Pronouns: Reciprocal and Indefinite
Q-1 Use reciprocal pronouns to complete these sentences. Rewrite the sentences.
1. The party of picnickers looked .............................. anxiously when dark clouds began to gather in the sky.
2. A pair of lambs played with .............................. in the meadow while the cowherd milked the cows.
3. The only way for the football team to succeed is if members cooperate with .............................. in every possible way.
4. Everyone laughed till they ached when, as a forfeit, two blindfolded boys were asked to feed .............................. bananas.
5. Mr and Mrs Joe and their children take time to talk with .............................. in order to improve communication.
Q-2 Complete these sentences with the most suitable indefinite pronoun from among the given choice :
1. "The campfire will begin at 8 p.m . .............................. is to attend, please," said the group leader. (no one, someone, everyone, anybody)
2. These apples look quite rosy. I think I'll buy ............................. . (a few, everything, one, some)
3. The speech was so boring that .............................. wished it would end soon.(none, everybody, nobody, someone)
4. There is .............................. that I can do to help. Mr Lee is the best person to deal with this problem. (nothing, everything, anything, some)
5 . ". ............................. suggestions on how we can brighten up our cIassroom.? " asked the teacher. (none, some, any, few)
6. This doll sold very well. I'm afraid I've .............................. left. (many, none, several, some)
7. Perhaps you would like to see samples of the fabric. Please wait a moment. I have .............................. to show you. (none, any, something, some)
8 . "WouId .............................. be Interested in buying this antique cupboard ?. " wondered Linda. (anyone, anything, no one, few)
9. .............................. at the meeting were in favour of collecting funds and clothing for the flood victim. No one objected. (several, all, everyone, some)
10. . ............................. will understand his real reason for behaving as he did. He was under a lot of stress. (nothing, nobody, everything, anything)
Q-3 Write the correct pronoun from those given in the brackets, to complete the following sentences:
1. Can you draw as well as .............................. ?(They, them)
2. Wait for Alan and .............................(I,me)
3. It was .............................. that gave you the alarm. (I,me)
4. We are not so rich as ............................. . (They, them)
5. He is as good as ............................. . (I,me)
6. It's .............................. who can answer this question . (He,him)
7. Whom can I trust, if not .............................. ? (She,her)
8. Let you and .............................. try to complete this work. (I,me)
9. Between you and .............................. , I do not believe her. (I, me)
10. None so foolish as .............................. will believe this is true.(They, them)
Q-4 Answer these questions :
1. Define a pronoun.
2. Name the kind of pronouns.
3. What are Reciprocal Pronouns?
4. What do indefinite pronouns refer to?
Chapter-4 Modal Auxiliaries
Q-1 Use your own expressions, which include the marginal modals 'used to' 'dare', and 'need' to complete the following:
1. ................................ Lily accuse me of stealing her pen! I already have two lovely ones of my own.
2. I'm surprised at you! You really ................................ excuses for your shocking behaviour!
3. When I was a child, I ................................ that one day I would be a pilot, and now lam!
4. . ............................... so casually? This is a formal function to which the Minister for Education has been invited.
5. . ............................... talk to your grandmother in that tone of voice! Apologize at once.
6. She ................................ once night has fallen
7. Joe ................................ such a humble person until he won the lottery.
8. You ................................ about getting vegetables for dinner. We'll eat out tonight.
Q-2 Answer these questions :
1. What are modals?
2. With what kind of verbs are they used?
3. Name the words that are called main modals.
4. What are marginal modals? Name them.
5. State when you use the followings : (i) Shall (ii) Will (iii) Ought to (iv) Must (v) May
Q-3
Complete the following sentences using the most suitable modals in each blank. If necessary, you should use the modal in its negative form, such as cannot/ can't, should not I shouldn't, ought not to I oughtn't to.
1. You ................................ come and stay with us when you visit Geneva.
2. Thank you; I ................................ certainly take up your kind offer.
3. You ................................ book your train tickets early to avoid disappointment. However, if you ................................ get the tickets, call me at once.
4. All right, I suppose I ................................ go down to the railway station straight after work to book the tickets.
5. ................................ you also make enquiries about the cost of an air ticket home?
6. Why? ................................ you like to fly home after our holiday?
7. We certainly ................................ consider the idea as it will save us a lot of travelling time.
8. The holiday ................................ be a short but welcome break from work I ................................ it.
9. Yes, we ................................ even think about extending our stay if we feel like it.
10. What a good idea! I ................................ easily take a few more days off from work, if necessary.
Q-4
Fill in the blanks with must not or need not;
1. You ................................ use this pen, it does not write well.
2. I ................................ explain this poem to you if you have already understood it.
3. You ................................ clear the table after dinner; the maid will do it.
4. We ................................ talk rudely to our elders.
5. The maid ................................ wash these clothes, they are already washed.
6. You ................................ sit on these benches, they have been freshly painted.
7. Mother ................................ buy me a water bottle, my old one is good enough.
8. You ................................ jump in the river if you don't know how to swim.
Chapter-5 Gerunds
Q-1 Complete these sentences using the gerund form of the verbs.
1. ............................ helps me gain a lot of knowledge.
2. We intend ............................ on a long vacation.
3. My car is need of ............................ .
4. . ........................... keeps me healthy and fit.
5. Granny enjoyed her grandchildren's ............................ and ............................ .
Q-2 Rewrite the sentences using a gerund in place of the infinitive:
1. Malanie likes to write poems.
2. Boys love to play with toy cars.
3. The old man began to shout.
4. Many girls hate to exercise.
5. Alan prefers to work in a group.
6. They must continue to help us.
7. The dog tried to chase the cat.
8. The children began to sing songs.
Q-3 Answer the followings:
1. What are gerunds?
2. In how many ways can we use gerunds? List them.
3. Make six compound nouns using gerunds.
Q-4
Underline the Participles and the Gerunds in the following sentences and mark them 'P' and 'G', respectively:
1. We saw a lion jumping through the hoops.
2. Amassing wealth often ruins health.
3. Success is not only winning applause.
4. Are you afraid of entering a dark room?
5. I cannot go on earning nothing.
6. Much depends on Alan's returning before noon.
7. Walking on the grass is forbidden.
8. Hearing the commotion, he rushed out.
9. The making of the plan is in hand.
10. He was fond of playing cricket.
Chapter-6 Participles
Q-1 Complete the following sentences by using the appropriate participle form of the verbs given in the brackets:
1. A .......................... (roll) stone gathers no moss.
2. The smell of .......................... (roast) chicken filled the kitchen.
3. The Principal told the .......................... (trouble) father about his son's misdeeds.
4.. The .......................... (reign) Miss World has visited many countries.
5. Take off your .......................... (tear) shirt and put on a clean one
6. Place your hand under a .......................... (run) tap to soothe the burn.
7. The .......................... (damage) houses will be demolished, not repaired.
8. Human beings belong to the category of .......................... (live) things.
9. I must make a .......................... (write) note of your request, or I shall forget to respond to it.
10. The teacher tried to interest her .......................... (bore) pupils with an interesting story.
Q-2 Pick out the participles in these sentences and write whether it is Present or Past or Perfect Participle in the spaces provided:
1. The rain came pouring down in torrents.
2. Generally speaking, they received what they deserved.
3. Lessons learnt easily are soon forgotten.
4. Seeing the sunshine, she stepped into the garden.
5. Eric, bereft of his only child, died of a broken heart.
6. Seizing him by the arm, the policeman led him away.
7. Being dissatisfted, he left the country.
8. Her tattered dress needs mending.
9. A lost opportunity never returns.
10. The wind having failed, the crew set to work with a will.
Q-3 Combine the pairs of sentences using a participle:
1. The man opened the door. We entered.
2. The safe door was open. The money was stolen.
3. He seized a stick. He rushed at the snake.
4. Hari alighted from the train. He fell over a sleeping dog.
5. He resolved on a certain course. He acted with full determination.
6. The essay was badly written. I had great difficulty in reading it.
7. The hunter took up his gun. He went out to shoot the mad elephant.
8. The train was delayed by a derailment. It arrived a day later.
9. Lilian was charmed with the dresses. She bought five of them.
10. The old man staggered back. He sat into the chair.
Q-4 Answer these questions :
1. What are the features of Present Participle?
2. State the features of the Past Participle.
3. Now is the perfect participle formed.
Chapter-7 Determiners
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with a, an, the:
1. She returned after .............................. hour.
2. Honest men speak .............................. truth.
3. Paris is .............................. beautiful city.
4.Aladdin had .............................. wonderful lamp.
5. . ............................. lamp had magical powers
6. . ............................. Ganges is .............................. holy river.
7. Do you see .............................. stars?
8. Yesterday .............................. European came to my school.
9. The children found .............................. egg in the nest.
10. . ............................. nest was high up on .............................. tree.
Q-2 Look at the following jumbled words. Make sentences from these words using a, an or the where necessary:
1. is / it lives / mammal/but / in / sea / whale / biggest.
2. living bird/ largest/ is/ ostrich.
3. but/ very well/plays/ piano/ Sally/ hates/ it/ her sister.
4. applied for/ did/ Alan/ job /get/ he/ and.
5. going / to see / patient / I am / hospital/ to / there.
Q-3 Fill in the blanks with each item selecting the most suitable word in the brackets:
1. My sister has .............................. dresses but she likes this one. (many I much/ little)
2. We had .............................. of fun at the picnic on the sea beach. (a lot/ some/ any)
3. When I went to the library there were .............................. students. (a few I some I any)
4. How .............................. juice can you drink at a stretch? (many I much / little )
5. There is now .............................. water left in this pitcher. (much/ a little/ few)
6. I haven't .............................. money to spare. Do you have .............................. ? (some I any I a little)
7. . ............................. cars have wheels. (many I some I all)
Chapter-8 Comparison of Adverbs
Q-1 Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the positive, comparative or superlative adverbial form of the word given in brackets:
1. The musicians in the group are competing with each other to see who can play ....................... (skilful).
2. Joe behaved (obedient) ....................... than usual because he knew he would be rewarded by his grandfather.
3. A special award will be given to the speaker who can argue the points ( convincingly) ...................... .
4. The mother (loving) ....................... carried her baby to his cradle and rocked him gently to sleep.
5. The stranger was welcomed (warm) ....................... by the villagers than by their landlords.
6. The teacher spoke (encouraging) ....................... to the student who did not do well.
7. The client wants a reply to his query ( early) ....................... than we can prepare it, as we need to do some research first.
8. Georgie could not whisper the message to her friend Jeanie because she was sitting the (far) ....................... from her.
9. The athlete gritted his teeth, determined to do (well) ....................... the next time.
10. Everyone believed Joe's story rather than that of the other boy because he had always dealt with them (forthright) ...................... .
Q-2 fill in the blanks with the suitable degree of comparison of the adverbs given in the brackets :
1. The tortoise is an animal that moves ....................... than most other animals. (slowly)
2. Queen Victoria ruled her empire ....................... than any other ruler. (wisely)
3. They drive ....................... than us.(rash)
4. That star is the ....................... of all.(bright)
5. A camel is the ....................... mode of transport in the desert. ( safe)
6. The girl was ....................... than all the other girls present there. (pretty)
7. Who would not like to be the ....................... bowler in the world? (fast)
8. The soldiers fought ....................... (bravely)
9. He acts ....................... than all his brothers. (wisely)
10. My aunt helped them very ...................... . (little)
Q-3 Answer these questions:
1. What do you understand by the degree of comparison?
2. What is the comparative degree?
3. What is the superlative degree?
Chapter-9 Adverbs as Connectives: Adverbials of Reason
Q-1 Complete the following sentences with a suitable adverbial of reason.
1. I was not nominated to be prefect ............................ my poor results.
2. The painting was awarded the first prize ............................ its fine brushwork and creative effort.
3. Queuing up is necessary ............................ it will enable everyone to buy their food quickly.
4. You can tell the water is boiling ............................ the kettle is whistling.
5. Reading is necessary ............................ improving our vocabulary and ability to express ourselves.
6. I arrived at school late ............................ my school bus had broken down.
7. Mr Scott should be the project leader ............................ he has the experience.
8. . ........................... Marian does not have the patience to learn how to read music, her parents will not be paying for more piano lessons.
Q-2 In the following sentences, insert the given adverbs or adverb phrases in their normal position. Rewrite the sentences:
1. The bus has left. (just)
2.They are in time for dinner.(never)
3. We know the answer.(already)
4. This is good.(enough)
5. We go to the cinema.(seldom)
6. Harry should come.(here, one morning)
7. I have to go to college on foot.(often)
8. The child spoke loud to be heard.(enough)
9. The tree is dead.(quite)
10. My brother has seen a tiger.(never)
Q-3 Use these adverb phrases in sentences of your own.
1. By and by
2. Far and near
3. Far and wide
4. Now and then
5. As soon as
6. To and fro
7. After all
8. In the long run
9. Sooner or later
10. Through and through
Q-4 Answer these:
1. What function does an adverb do when used as a connective?
2. What are adverbials of reason?
3. Explain any four of the positions that adverbs occupy in a sentence.
Chapter-10 Adjectives
Q-1 Complete the following sentences with adjectives of your choice:
1. I simply cannot imagine owning such a .......................... car.
2. . ......................... jars of toffees and sweets look absolutely tempting.
3. Doctor, please take a .......................... look at this .......................... wound on my knee.
4. Dog owners in the area have been warned to keep .......................... pets indoors.
5. . ......................... exhibit did you find most .......................... at the art show?
Q-2 Complete each sentence with any suitable adjectives in the correct order
1. Aunt Mary scolded Nallie for breaking her .......................... , jewellery box.
2. It was certainly the .......................... disaster in the last decade.
3. The princess did not know that the .......................... and ......................... . stranger was really a prince in disguise.
4. Please help me carry this .......................... wooden box to the next room.
5. The .......................... , .......................... and .......................... man frightened the children off with his loud voice.
Q-3 Answer these questions:
1. Give at least two examples how nouns are used as adjectives.
2. Through two examples each, show how present participles and past participles work as adjectives.
3. Show, through a couple of examples how adjectives can be used as nouns.
4. What are compound adjectives?
5. In what two positions do adjectives qualify nouns?
6. Make five sentences using compound adjectives to bring out their meaning clearly.
Chapter-11 Correct Use of Adjectives
Q-1
The words listed below can be used to describe things. Use your dictionary -to find three other words that have similar meanings and can also be used to describe things.
1. shine -
2. bright -
3. shaggy -
4. tender -
5. warm -
6. fierce -
7. small -
8. brave -
9. sweet -
10. quick -
Q-2
Now make up a short story using as many of the describing words given above as you wish -
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Chapter-12 Correct Use of Prepositions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
1. The fox played a trick ................................... the crow.
2. I was talking ................................... my friend.
3. George died ................................... cancer.
4. Joe is proud ................................... her riches.
5. They were surprised ................................... my failure.
6. We must congratulate Alan ................................... his success the examination.
7. She is not acquainted ................................... me.
8. I disagree ................................... you ................................... all points.
9. We must be kind ................................... the poor.
10. Loraine is engaged ................................... her work.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks with since, from, for, beside, besides, between, among;
1. I have not seen him ................................... a long time.
2. Lobo has been ill ................................... last night.
3. Ten years have passed ................................... my father died.
4. The carpenter worked hard ................................... morning till night.
5. He promised he will work hard in right earnest .................................. . tomorrow.
6. He came and sat ................................... me.
7. There is no quarrel ................... you and me.
8. There is honour ................................... thieves.
9. What do you get ................................... your pay?
10. She stood ................................... her mother.
11. The Rajputs always quarrelled ................................... themselves.
12. . .................................. this one I have no other dress.
Q-3 Correct the following sentences and rewrite the corrected form:
1. My mother is angry at the servant.
2. He excels to singing.
3. They succeeded to save the girl.
4. The house is built by stones.
5. He was called as a great statesman.
6. He failed in life due with laziness.
7. The fact is known by me.
8. I am confident to win the lottery.
Chapter-13 Concord
Q-1 Make a sentence with each group of words, using the root verb in any correct tense and adding pronouns and possessive adjectives where ever necessary.
1. Mary and Jane, jog daily,in neighbourhood park, with parents.
2. There, be, tears in eyes, when, told, relatives, about accident.
3. Mr Scott, celebrate, 90th birthday, with family tomorrow.
Q-2 Supply a verb in agreement with the subject in the following sentences:
1. Bread and butter ................................. wholesome food.
2. Kindness as well as justice ................................. to be our guide.
3. Two and three ................................. five.
4. The meeting ................................. chosen a President.
5. The public ................................. requested not to walk on the grass.
6. The cow as well as the horse ................................. grazing.
7. Each of the suspected men ................................. arrested.
8. None of you ................................. done his work properly.
9. Neither of them ................................. remarkable for intelligence.
10. Which one of these umbrellas ................................. yours?
Q-3 Answer these :
1. What kind of a verb does a singular subject demand?
2. What kind of a verb should we use with a plural subject?
3. What do you understand by notational concord?
4. Explain the concord between nouns and pronouns.
5. State the cases where we use a singular verb.
6. State the cases where we use a plural verb.
Q-4 Correct and rewrite the following sentences :
1. We believes in her ability to succeed.
2. His feet is long and muscular.
3. The sun does not moves round anything.
4. My sister's teeth is white and shiny.
5. Birds lives in nests.
6. The children is making a lot of noise.
7. The train arrive at 7a.m.
8. The army were marching in the streets.
9. We has lived for four years.
10. The sheep is grazing in the field.
11. He have no friends in school.
12. There is a lot of books in the library.
Chapter-14 Direct and indirect speech
Q-1 Change the following into indirect speech:
1. He said, "I am unwell."
2. She said, "The horse died in the night."
3. They said to me, "We don't believe you."
4. Ravi says, "I am glad to be here this morning."
5. "Where do you live?" asked the stranger.
6. The policeman said to us, "Where are you going?"
7. "Call for the first witness," said the judge.
8. He shouted, "Let me go."
8. He shouted, "Let me go."
Q-2 Change these into Direct Speech:
1. I asked Joe if she would lend me a pen.
2. The boy said that he would go with us.
3. He said that the earth moves round the sun.
4. Ravi said that he was tired, and that he wished to go to bed.
5. The old mouse asked who would bell the cat.
6. She told me that she had not seen me for months.
Q-3 Change the following requests I orders into reported speech:
1. Mr Joseph said, "Miss Lily, please book me a ticket to London tomorrow. "
2. Mr Joseph then said, "Could you arrange for me to meet Mr. Alan in London."
3. The officer asked, "Men, make your beds, tidy this room and meet at the parade square in exactly half an hour!"
4. The officer then said, "George, your boots are muddy. Polish them and leave them on this table for inspection tomorrow morning."
Chapter-15 Finish the Words
Q-1
Use your dictionary to try to complete the following words. They are names of animals.
1. Par ....................................
2. mag ....................................
3. fer ....................................
4. coy ....................................
5. mu .................................
6. phea . .................................
7. worn ..................................
8. vul ....................................
9. ki ....................................
10. Jer ..............................
11. coy ..............................
12. hoo .............................
13. VO ...............................
14. hali .................................
15. koa .................................
16. gro ...............................
17. ger ................................
18. fal ................................
Q-2
Now put these names in alphabetical order.
1. _____________ 2. _______________
3. _______________ 4. ______________
5._______________ 6. _____________
7. ________________ 8. ________________
9. _______________ 10. ____________
11. ______________ 12. ______________
13. _______________ 14.________________
15._______________ 16._____________
17. _______________ 18.________________