ICSE English Grammar
10. The science class--(start) when Satish---(reach) the college. [Use suitable tense forms]-Do as directed
10. The science class had started when Satish reached the college.
10. There was --- tree on the hill. --- tree was lonely. ( Fill in the blanks with articles)-Do as directed
10. There was a tree on the hill. The tree was lonely.
10. We did not enjoy ourselves because of the heat. (Use: cooler)-Do as directed
10. We did not enjoy ourselves because it was not cooler as we expected.
11. This is the greatest lesson in life. [ Change the degree]-Do as directed
11. COMP: This is greater than any other lesson in life. POSI: No other lesson in life is as great as this.
11. The trees were blown down by the wind.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
11. The wind blew down the trees.
11. This is the hole. The snakes live here. (Combine the sentences using relative pronoun) asked as a comment-Do as directed
11. This is the hole where the snakes live .
11. He was a special child. (Rewrite as Rhetorical question)-Do as directed
11. Wasn't he a special child?
11. I received your kind letter. (Change the voice)-Do as directed
11. Your kind letter was received by me.
12 The Ganga is -------sacred river.(Use suitable article in the blank space)Q.12 to 15 asked by a former student.-Do as directed
12 The Ganga is a sacred river.
12. One day , King Amrut and Chandan were taking a walk on the terrace of the palace. (Rewrite the sentence using Past Perfect Continuous Tense)-Do as directed
12. One day, King Amrut and Chandan had been taking a walk on the terrace of the palace.
12. The thieves were caught by the police.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
12. The police caught the thieves.
12. ....young should come forward to shoulder responsibility.(Fill in the blank with articles)-Do as directed
12. The young should come forward to shoulder responsibility.
12. Are they free from the burden of parental aspiration? [Rewrite as Assertive]-Do as directed
12. They aren't free from the burden of parental aspirtion.
13. The letter was posted by Alice.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
13. Alice posted the letter.
13. Let us resolve to give our children the freedom of childhood. [Add a question tag]-Do as directed
13. Let us resolve to give our children the freedom of childhood, shall we?
13. She put some water into the dog's dish. (Indentify the tense) -Do as directed
13. She put some water into the dog's dish. Simple Past Tense
13. The dog sprang --------- the table.(Use suitable preposition in the blank space)-Do as directed
13. The dog sprang upon the table.
13. They could see far into the distance.( Use 'able to' )-Do as directed
13. They were able to see far into the distance.
14. He was delighted to see the prosperity of his kingdom.(Use gerund form of the underlined word)-Do as directed
14. He was delighted seeing the prosperity of his kingdom.
14. He is the right person to do this. [Make it Rhetorical]-Do as directed
14. Isn't he the right person to do this?
14. It appears, I haven't been to the theater ------- ages.(Use suitable preposition in the blank space) -Do as directed
14. It appears, I haven't been to the theater for ages.
14. What a beautiful piece it is! (Rewrite as assertive) -Do as directed
14. It is a very beautiful piece.
14. We were received by the hostess.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
14. The hostess received us.
15 Industrial wastes pollutes/pollute the atmosphere. (Rewrite using correct verb form)-Do as directed
15 Industrial wastes pollute the atmosphere.
15. Dean had been feeding him fresh rabbit's legs. [Identify the tense]-Do as directed
15. Past Perfect Continuous Tense
15. What more could they ask for?(Rewrite as Assertive sentence)-Do as directed
15. They could not ask for any more.
15. The snake was killed with a stick.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
15. They/somebody killed the snake with a stick.
15. He was an awful looking man. (Rewrite as exclamatory) -Do as directed
15. What an awful looking man!
16 Cricket is more popular than any other game in India. (Change into superlative degree)asked from blogger contact form.-Do as directed
16 superlative : Cricket is the most popular game in India./Positive : No other game in India is as popular as cricket.
16. Soon he walked up to the king and whispered something in his ears. ( Use 'No sooner....than')-Do as directed
16. No sooner did he walk up to the king than whispered something in his ears.
16. She set the alarm. (Begin the sentence with 'The alarm...')-Do as directed
16. The alarm was set by her.
16. The minister was welcomed by the people.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
16. The people welcomed the minister.
16. The problem was so difficult that I could not solve it. [Use-'too']-Do as directed
16. The problem was too difficult to solve.
17. Would he answer me?( Rewrite as assertive) -Do as directed
17. He would not answer me.
17. Girls and boys are given equal opportunity. [ Use-'not only-but also']-Do as directed
17. Not only boys but also girls are given equal opportunity.
17. "Did you like the story, Meenu?"Raghu asked. (Rewrite into Indirect speech)-Do as directed
17. Raghu asked Meenu if she liked the story.
17. He was found guilty of murder.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
17. They found him guilty of murder.
18. Sankalp has helped a total 22 SHGs. ( Change the voice)-Do as directed
18. A total 22 SHGs have been helped by Sankalp.
18. I would show him my finger. (Use 'used to')-Do as directed
18. I used to show him my finger.
18. This house was built by John Mathews in 1991.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
18. John Mathews built this house in 1991.
18. There was no electricity; no primary school. [ Use -'neither-nor']-Do as directed
18. There was neither electricity nor primary school.
19. I would close the cage and put it near my pillow. (Rewrite as simple sentence)-Do as directed
19. Closing the cage I would put it near my pillow.
19. What a pleasant idea! [Make it Assertive]-Do as directed
19. It was a very pleasant idea.
19. The complaint was taken seriously.(Begin the sentence with 'Police took.....') -Do as directed
19. Police took the complaint seriously.
2. A problem which had proved a hard nut to crack was solved yesterday in a jiffy. (Rewrite as simple)-Do as directed
2. A problem having proved a hard nut to crack was solved yesterday in a jiffy.
2. He had hardly sat down to rest when someone knocked on the door. (Begin with hardly)-Do as directed
2. Hardly had I sat down to rest when someone knocked on the door.
2. He is too arrogant to listen to advice. (Change into a complex sentence)-Do as directed
2. He is so arrogant that he will not listen to advice.
2. That is not the way a gentleman should behave.(Make it Rhetorical)-Do as directed
2. Is that the way a gentleman should behave?
2. Mother was not at home. [Add a question tag.]-Do as directed
2. Mother was not at home, wasn't she?
2. On the hooks were more fish than the others had caught all together.(Change the degree)-Do as directed
2. The others had not all together caught as many fish as there were on the hook.
2. He was praised by the teacher.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
2. The teacher praised him.
2. The police have arrested the thief. (Begin with 'The thief'.)-Do as directed
2. The thief has been arrested by the police.
20. My father's moods were as hot as Chennai's climate. [Change the degree]-Do as directed
20. Chennai's climate was not hotter than my father's moods.
20. You didn't help her. (Change the voice) -Do as directed
20. She was not helped by you.
20. At 6 sharp in the morning, he would start to be restless.( Frame wh-question to get the underline part as an answer)-Do as directed
20. When would he start to be restless?
21. When he became a fully grown up one , he began to go far and wide. (Use 'No sooner......than')-Do as directed
21. No sooner did he become a fully grown up one than he began to go far and wide.
22. The bird was spotted in pairs almost everyday. (Change the voice)-Do as directed
22. We spotted the bird in pairs almost every day.
23. How can they be seen? ( Rewrite as Assertive)-Do as directed
23. They cannot be seen.
24. It is achievable . (Rewrite as negative)-Do as directed
24. It is not unachievable.
25. All this is being done very efficiently and at a low cost.(Change into Active Voice)-Do as directed
25. We are doing all this very efficiently and at a low cost
26. Parking will be difficult and expensive. ( Use "not only .... but also)-Do as directed
26. Parking will not only be difficult but also be expensive.
27. People will use public transport rather than cars. (Make it less certain)-Do as directed
27. People may use public transport rather than cars.
28. There are some glimmers of hope. (Add a question tag)-Do as directed
28. There are some glimmers of hope, aren't there?
29. They have excuses ready when they reach office late. (Identify the clause)-Do as directed
29. Adverb clause of time
3. He has become the fourth -largest manufacturer of personal computers in America. (Rewrite in Future Perfect Tense)-Do as directed
3. He will have become the fourth -largest manufacturer of personal computers in America
3. He worked hard that he might pass the examination. (Change into a simple sentence)-Do as directed
3. He worked hard to pass the examination.
3. As soon as Dave had begun his second year when he heard himself hopelessly swamped. [Use - 'No sooner---than]-Do as directed
3. No sooner had Dave begun his second year than he heard himself hopelessly swamped.
3. How great Shivaji Maharaj was! (Make assertive)-Do as directed
3. Shivaji Maharaj was very great.
3. The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
3. The firemen took the injured to the hospital.
3. Both men and women are watching the show. (Begin with 'The show'.)-Do as directed
3. The show is being watched by both men and women.
3. Ganukaka was relating the story of a neighbor of his. ( Change the voice)-Do as directed
3. The story of a neighbor of his was being related by Ganukaka
3. It is not compulsory that you should attempt all questions. (Rewrite using need not)-Do as directed
3. You need not attempt all questions.
3. I am interested in English Language. (Change to active)-Do as directed
3.English Language interests me.
30. They have never seen a sunrise. (Change the voice)-Do as directed
30. A sunrise has never been seen by them.
31. She felt terrible about this tendency. (Rewrite as Exclamatory)-Do as directed
31. How terrible she felt about this tendency!
32. His father would undoubtedly be left shaking his head and burying himself deeper into his newspaper. (Use 'not only...but also')-Do as directed
32. His father would undoubtedly be left not only shaking his head but also burying himself deeper into his newspaper
33. "They have promised that the funds we have given to initiate the process will be returned to us,"Mr. Pawar says.(Rewrite as Indirect speech) -Do as directed
33. Mr. Pawar says that they have promised that the funds they have given to initiate the process will be returned to them.
34. Can you please hold it for me? (What does underlined Modal Auxiliary indicate?)-Do as directed
34. 'Can' indicates polite request
35. It should keep for a while. (Replace the Modal Auxiliary with another indicating obligation)-Do as directed
35. It must keep for a while.
36. Reuben respectfully touched his worn cap. (Rewrite the sentence using adjective form of the underlined word.)-Do as directed
36. Reuben touched his worn cap with respect.
37. He ran towards the sound and stopped at a construction site. ( Rewrite as simple sentence)-Do as directed
37. Running towards the sound he stopped at a construction site.
38. Dora had never received such a gift. (Rewrite in Present Perfect tense)-Do as directed
38. Dora has never received such a gift.
39. A religious ceremony was attended by nearly two lakh people.(Begin with -Nearly two.....)-Do as directed
39. Nearly two lakh people attended a religious ceremony.
4. The town was destroyed by an earthquake.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
4. An earthquake destroyed the town.
4. Don't lose faith. [Add a question tag]-Do as directed
4. Don't lose faith, will you?
4. People play football all over the world. (Begin with 'Football'.)-Do as directed
4. Football is played all over the world.
4. He is too stupid to handle such a difficult situation. (Remove too)-Do as directed
4. He is so stupid that he cannot handle such a situation.
4. What a witty remark it is! ( Make assertive)-Do as directed
4. It is indeed a witty remark.
4. Michael Dell was the youngest man ever to head Fortune 500 corporation.(Change the degree)-Do as directed
4. No other man ever to head Fortune 500 corporation was as young as Michael Dell
4. When the war started, there was a boom in the market. ( Use No sooner ....than) -Do as directed
4. No sooner did the war start than there was a boom in the market.
4. The criminal will be arrested.(Change to active)-Do as directed
4. Someone will arrest the criminal.
4. You are obliged to obey your parents. (Rewrite using 'ought to')-Do as directed
4. You ought to obey your parents.
40. As we were nearing the steps leading to a foot over bridge, people started pushing from behind. ( Use 'no sooner ... than' )-Do as directed
40. No sooner were we nearing the steps leading to a foot over bridge than people started pushing from behind.
41. There was nothing she could do about it. (Rewrite as Rhetorical Question)-Do as directed
41. Was there anything she could do about it?
42. "They have promised that the funds that we have given to initiate the process will be returned to us," Mr. Pawar said. (Rewrite as Indirect Speech)-Do as directed
42. Mr. Pawar said that they had promised that the funds that they had given to initiate the process would be returned to them.
43. The school had no regular calender. (Rewrite as Affirmative)-Do as directed
43. The school had an irregular calendar.
44. India's present epoch maker has come over here to bless the state of Maharashtra. (Use gerund form of underlined word)-Do as directed
44. India's present epoch maker has come over here for blessing the state of Maharashtra.
45. Both India and Maharashtra can progress only when there is oneness of interest. ( Use 'If ..not')-Do as directed
45. Both India and Maharashtra cannot progress if there is not oneness of interest.
46. I had no anxiety and no high ambitions. ( Use 'neither......nor )-Do as directed
46. I had neither anxiety and nor high ambitions.
47. It was tough but intellectually satisfying. (Rewrite as complex sentence)-Do as directed
47. Though it was tough, it was intellectually satisfying.
48. He brought the coconuts down. (Change the voice)-Do as directed
48. The coconuts were brought down by him.
49. It is a book about the transformation of India. ( Begin with - 'The book....') -Do as directed
49. The book is about the transformation of India.
5. It is better to starve than to beg. (Change degree of comparison.)-Do as directed
5 Begging is not as good as starving.
5. It is necessary for him to attend the meeting. (Rewrite using must.)-Do as directed
5. He must attend the meeting.
5. His business was growing so fast that he had hardly time for a few hours' sleep.(Use 'too')-Do as directed
5. His business was growing too fast to have any time for a few hours' sleep.
5. I used to spend hours under it. [ use- would]-Do as directed
5. I would spend hours under it.
5. John is the tallest boy in the class. (Use the comparative form of the adjective)-Do as directed
5. John is taller than any other boy in the class.
5. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Michael and his two brothers were imbued by their parents. ( Rewrite as compound sentence)-Do as directed
5. Michael and his two brothers grew up in Houston, Texas and were imbued by their parents.
5. The teacher was pleased with the boy's work.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
5. The boy's work pleased the teacher.
5. The boys were singing the national anthem. (Begin with 'The national anthem')-Do as directed
5. The national anthem was being sung by the boys.
5. This is a very interesting novel. (Rewrite as exclamatory)-Do as directed
5. What an interesting novel this is!
50. Can anyone really conceive of a world without poverty? (Rewrite as Assertive Sentence)-
50. No one can really conceive of a world without poverty.
6. I could not do it even if I tried. (Change into a simple sentence)-Do as directed
6. Despite trying, I could not do it.
6. These boys are very brave. (Rewrite as exclamatory)-Do as directed
6. How brave these boys are!
6. I wasn't a bad doctor. (Add a question tag)-Do as directed
6. I wasn't a bad doctor, was I?
6. The building was damaged by the fire.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
6. The fire damaged the building.
6. Our team will certainly win the match. (Begin with 'The match'.)-Do as directed
6. The match will certainly be won by our team.
6. Doctors recommended various medicines but the child lost its life.( Use 'though')-Do as directed
6. Though Doctors recommended various medicines, the child lost its life.
6. We are interested in your offer, and we would be glad to have prices as soon as possible. (Insert indeed)-Do as directed
6. We are indeed interested in your offer, and we would be glad to have prices as soon as possible.
6. He was treated with respect. [Change the voice]-Do as directed
6. We treated him with respect.
7. No sooner did I hear the gunshot than I rushed to the spot. (Rewrite using as soon as.)-Do as directed
7. As soon as I heard the gunshot I rushed to the spot.
7. Gandhi is one of the greatest men of the world. (Insert indeed)-Do as directed
7. Gandhi is indeed one of the greatest men of the world.
7. I care about what he says. (Begin: I do not ...........)-Do as directed
7. I do not over look what he says.
7. I .....(remember) an anecdote which I ......(read) recently.(Fill in the blanks with suitable tense forms of verbs given in bracket)-Do as directed
7. I remembered an anecdote which I had read recently.
7. I wasn't quite sure of myself. (Rewrite as affirmative)-Do as directed
7. I was doubtful of myself.
7. I have tried getting you into the kitchen. [Identify the tense]-Do as directed
7. Present Perfect Tense.
7. The boy was too exhausted to get out of the pool. (Use - 'so ---that')-Do as directed
7. The boy was so exhausted that he could not get out of the pool.
7. They haven't announced the news yet. (Begin with 'The news'.)-Do as directed
7. The news hasn't been announced yet.
7. By whom were you taught French?-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
7. Who taught you French?
8. I had successive ideas of specializing in dermatology, in aural surgery, in pediatrics but discarded them all. (Rewrite as simple sentence)-Do as directed
8. In spite of having successive ideas of specializing in dermatology, in aural surgery, in pediatrics I discarded them all.
8. Johnson is very handsome but he is not very tall. (Brgin: Johnson isnt.........) (Highest priorty)-Do as directed
8. Johnson isnt as tall as handsome he is.
8. Lama had been doing penance for ages in a cave.( Identify the tense)-Do as directed
8. Lama had been doing penance for ages in a cave. Past Perfect Tense
8. As soon as she heard the news she fainted. (Rewrite using 'No sooner ...than')-Do as directed
8. No sooner did she hear the news than she fainted.
8. Hardly had I solved one problem when another cropped up. (Rewrite using no sooner ...than)-Do as directed
8. No sooner had I solved one problem than another cropped up.
8. She has played the role in Hollywood . [Rewrite in Present Perfect Continuous Tense.]-Do as directed
8. She has been playing the role in Hollywood .
8. Students are to write the answers on both sides of the paper. (Begin with 'The answers'.)-Do as directed
8. The answers are to be written on both sides of the paper.
8. You will be given a ticket by the manager.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
8. The manager will give you a ticket.
8. This sum is difficult. (Make it negative)-Do as directed
8. This sum is not easy.
34. A deer does not run as fast as a cheetah. [Begin: A cheetah...]-Do as directed
Ans. A cheetah runs faster than a deer. - right
1. People grew a lot of rubber in Malaysia. [Begin: A...]-Do as directed
Ans. A lot of rubber is was grown in Malaysia.
I found a ten rupee note in the book. [Change the voice]-Do as Directed
Ans. A ten rupee note was found by me in the book. - right
Being strong, Arul can lift the heavy suitcase.[ Use; so.... That]-Do as Directed
Ans. Arun is so strong that he can lift the heavy staircasesuitcase.
6. If you had not advised me, I would have fallen into the trap. [Begin: But....]-Do as directed
Ans. But for your advice, I did not fall into a trap. Would have fallen into the trap.
3). Who has broken the mirror. (Begin.. by whom)-Do as directed
Ans. By whom has was the mirror been broken?
15). Mothers bring up children. (Begin Children)-Do as directed
Ans. Children are brought up by their mothers. Right
17. Let the child not be disturbed. [Change into active voice]-Do as directed
Ans. Don't Do not disturb the child.
Even as a young artist, my aunt did not neglect her studies. [Use: when]-Do as Directed
Ans. Even when my aunt was a young artist, she did not neglect her studies.
21. The Principal is calling everyone from this class. [Begin: Everyone...]-Do as directed
Ans. Everyone from the class is being called by the principal from the class.
14. But for my help, she would not have succeeded. Begin: Had...]-Do as directed
Ans. Had I Had not helped her, she would have failed. not have succeeded.
9). Has the grocer sold the tea? (End... by the grocer)-Do as directed
Ans. Has the tea been sold by the grocer?
29. He is not a reckless driver. [End: recklessly]-Do as directed
Ans. He does not drive recklessly.
13. He is a principled man. [Use: principle]-Do as directed
Ans. He is a man of principles.
19. He is so ill that he cannot not attend the meeting. [Use: too]-Do as directed
Ans. He is too ill to attend the meeting. - right
13). We refused him admission. (End.... By us)-Do as directed
Ans. His admission was refused by us. Right
5). Someone has picked his pocket. (Begin His pocket)-Do as directed
Ans. His pocket has been picked by someone. Right
11). I objected to his proposal. (Begin. His proposal)-Do as directed
Ans. His proposal was objected to by me.
39. To Iqbal's surprise, the office was closed. (find)-Do as directed
Ans. Iqbal found the office closed to his surprise. To his surprise, Iqbal found that the office was closed.
27. There is nothing more beautiful than the sunset. [Begin: Is....]-Do as directed
Ans. Is there anything beautiful than sunset? - right
4). They must do it at once. (End....... Done at once)-Do as directed
Ans. It must be done at once. Right
4. It was so late that I could not attend the class. [Use: too]-Do as directed
Ans. It was too late to attend the class. - right
7). Post this letter. (Begin. Let)-Do as directed
Ans. Let this letter be posted. Right
28. If you do not mend your ways, you will get into trouble. [Begin: Mend...]-Do as directed
Ans. Mend your ways or you will get into trouble. -right
31. Very few foods are as healthy as milk. [Change into superlative]-Do as directed
Ans. Milk is healthiest than any other food of all.
"If you do not hurry, you will miss the bus." My mother said. [Change into indirect speech]-Do as Directed
Ans. My mother told me if I did not hurry I would miss the bus. - right
9. As soon as Rama starts to run the race, the crowd cheers her. [Begin: No sooner ...]-Do as directed
Ans. NO sooner did does Rama starts to run a race than the crowd cheers her.
11. Neither John nor his friends _________ blame. [Use: is/are]-Do as directed
Ans. Neither John nor his friends are is to blame.
10. Both the answers are wrong. [Begin: Neither....]-Do as directed
Ans. Neither of the two answers are is right.
This is the cruelest act I have ever seen. [Begin: Never...]-Do as Directed
Ans. Never have I seen such a cruel act. - right
36. Mr. Ram came last of all for the meeting. [Change into positive]-Do as directed
Ans. No one came after Mr.Ram for thea meeting.
24. Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world. [Begin: No other...]-Do as directed
Ans. No other city in the world is as expensive as Tokyo.
32. Andrew is the best cobbler in our town. [Change into positive]-Do as directed
Ans. No other cobbler is as good as Andrew is. -right
As soon as the news of the fire broke out, everyone rushed to the spot. [Begin: No sooner.....]-Do as Directed
Ans. No sooner did the news of the fire broke break out than everyone rushed to the spot.
. Only Rachel came to the birthday party. [Begin: None.....]-Do as Directed
Ans. None but Rachel came to the birthday party. - right
(iii) One should not borrow money. One should not lend money.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans. One should neither borrow or lend money.
18. Very few Prime Ministers are as scholarly as our Prime Minister. [change into superlative]-Do as directed
Ans. Our prime Prime minister Minister is the most scholarly of all.
3. "Shall I ask her to wait," said Pamela. [Change into Reported Speech]-Do as directed
Ans. Pamela asked if she should ask her to wait. - right
It was wrong on the part of political parties to blame the neighboring country. [Use: ought]-Do as Directed
Ans. Political parties ought not to wrongfully blame the neighbouring countries.
35. No other poet is as popular as Shakespeare. [Use: most]-Do as directed
Ans. Shakespeare is the most popular of all poets.
7. I am coming with you. [Provide a suitable question tag]-Do as directed
Ans. Shall I come with you? I am coming with you, may I?
30. She exclaimed that Kolkata is a very congested city. [Change into direct speech]-Do as directed
Ans. She said,"Kolkata is a very congested city". - right
(iv) She will win the prize. She deserves it.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans. She will win the prize as she deserves it.
38. 'Why don't you sing a song, Rita?' said Suresh. (Rita)-Do as directed
Ans. Suresh asked Rita why don't she sing a song. to sing a song
37. Some monuments are perhaps more beautiful than the Taj. [Use: most]-Do as directed
Ans. Taj is not the most beautiful than all the monuments.
5. Prizes were being given by the Minister when the lights went out. [Change the voice]-Do as directed
Ans. The Minister was giving the prizes when the light went out.
16). She will have read the book. (End.... Byher)-Do as directed
Ans. The book will have been read by her. Right
Richard sat on a freshly painted chair. [Begin: the Chair...]-Do as Directed
Ans. The chair on which Richard sat was freshly preparedpainted.
The children failed to notice the teacher as she entered. [Change into a negative sentence]-Do as Directed
Ans. The children did not noticed the teacher's entry. when she enetered.
2. He tried harder and harder but achieved less and less. [Begin: The....]-Do as directed
Ans. The harder he tried, the lesser he achieved.
23. It was wrong on the part of the management to dismiss him. [Use: ought]-Do as directed
Ans. The management ought not to dismiss him. - right
12). The teacher is setting the papers. (Begin. The papers)-Do as directed
Ans. The papers are being set by the teacher. Right
26. "I do not think I can finish the work by today", said the plumber. [Change the narration]-Do as directed
Ans. The plumber told that he said that he did not think that he could complete the work that day.
25. There were only a few coins in the purse that Seema lost. [Begin: The purse...]-Do as directed
Ans. The purse which Seema lost had only a few coins.
6). Passengers are forbidden to cross the line. (End....... Forbids passengers to cross the line)-Do as directed
Ans. The rule forbids the passengers to cross the line. Right
20. The task was not pleasant. It was not easy either. [Combine the two sentences]-Do as directed
Ans. The task was neither pleasant nor easy. - right
16. The teacher asked, "Will you confess your mistake?" [Change into indirect speech]-Do as directed
Ans. The teacher asked him if he would confess his mistake. - right
1). The police caught the thief. (End....... By the police)-Do as directed
Ans. The thief was caught by the police. Right
2). Too much is being taken for granted. (Begin... they are)-Do as directed
Ans. They are taking too much for granted. Right
14). The old man was laughed at by them. (Begin. They)-Do as directed
Ans. They laughed at the old man. Right
8. This is the biggest elephant I have ever seen. [Use: big]-Do as directed
Ans. This elephant is more big than any other elephant that I have ever seen.
40. The play I saw last week was better than this one. (good)-Do as directed
Ans. This play is not as good as the one I saw last week. - right
(i) The minister was wise. The king did not trust him.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans. Though the minister was wise, the king did not trust him.
15. If he apologizes, he will be pardoned. [Use: Unless...]-Do as directed
Ans. Unless he apologizes, he will not be pardoned. - right
33. Hyderabad is one of the cleanest cities in India. [Use: clean]-Do as directed
Ans. Very few cities in India is are as clean as Hyderabad.
10). Was Gita doing the sum. (Begin.... Was the sum...)-Do as directed
Ans. Was the sum being done by Gita?
22. How kind a person Anurag is! [Begin: What...]-Do as directed
Ans. What a kind person Anurag is!?
(ii) We reached the port. The storm came on.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans. When we reached the port, the storm came on.
8). Will they help you? (End... by them?)-Do as directed
Ans. Will you be helped by them? Right
(i) This horse is better trained than yours. (Begin:Your........)-Do as directed
Ans. Your horse is not well trained as this.
(vi) She is extremely anxious ------- an interview next week.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans. about
(ii) The trekker got lost due to the heavy fog. They misplaced their map as well.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans: Besides getting lost due to the heavy fog, the trekkers had also misplaced their map.
(v) The child disappeared as soon as the bus stopped. (Begin:Hardly......)-Do as directed
Ans: Hardly had the bus stopped when the child disappeared.
(ii) His arrogance was the cause of his losing the election. (Rewrite the sentence using "arrogant")-Do as directed
Ans: He lost the election because he was arrogant.
(iii) She has to apologize. He will not meet her again if she does not do so.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans: He will not meet again unless she apologize her.
(iv) Her attitude often annoys me. (Rewrite using:annoyance)-Do as directed
Ans: Her attitude is often the cause of my annoyance.
(vii) Asha missed examination because of her illness.(Begin: Her illness.....)-Do as directed
Ans: Her illness caused Asha to miss her examination.
(vi) Arjun was better speaker than his brother.(Begin: His brother......)-Do as directed
Ans: His brother was not as good speaker as Arjun.
(iii) I heard you won a prize. I am extremely delighted.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans: I am extremely delighted to hear that you won a prize.
(i) swarna asked me a question. I was unable to answer.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans: I was unable to answer the question that Swarna asked me.
(iv) He arrived in school on time even though he stopped for a bite on the way.(Use 'in spite of' instead of even though)-Do as directed
Ans: In spite of stopping for a bite on the way, he arrived in school on time.
(iii) Megha is too tall to crawl under the table.(Begin: Megha is so.......)-Do as directed
Ans: Megha is so tall that she cannot crawl under the table.
(viii) Sunil is the fastest runner in the school.(End........as Sunil)-Do as directed
Ans: No other runner in the school is so fast as Sunil.
(viii) As soon as the curtain came down the applause rang out.(Begin: No sooner......)-Do as directed
Ans: No sooner did the curtain come down, the applause rang out.
(iii) If you are not a member you can not borrow books.(Begin:Only......)-Do as directed
Ans: Only if you are a member you can borrow books.
(v) Raju did not complete exercise on time.(Rewrite the sentence adding a question tag.)-Do as directed
Ans: Raju did not complete exercise on time, did he?
(i) Unless Rita take care of her health, she will not be able to look after her family. (Begin:Rita must.....) -Do as directed
Ans: Rita must take care of her health or she will not be able to look after her family.
(v) She open the kitchen door and Cockroach ran out. (End with 'Cockroach')-Do as directed
Ans: She open the kitchen door and out ran a Cockroach.
(vii) "Please teach me to cycle"she asked her brother.(Rewrite in indirect form.........)-Do as directed
Ans: She requested her brother to teach her to cycle.
(vi) Rohan was so terrified of being left alone in the house that he started screaming.(Begin:So.....)-Do as directed
Ans: So terrified was Rohan of being left alone in the house that he started screaming.
(ii) You helped Tania. She will always will be grateful. -Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans: Tania will always be grateful for your help.
(ii) The boy asked, 'Why are you lying on the road in this manner?'.(Begin: The boy asked why he.......)-Do as directed
Ans: The boy asked why he was lying on the road that manner.
(ii) The children will sit out in the garden, if the weather is cool.(Begin: The children won't................)-Do as directed
Ans: The children won't sit out in the garden, if the weather is hot.
(iv) I ware this expensive outfit very sparingly, I bought last month.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans: The expensive outfit that I bought last month is worn very sparingly by me.
(vii) The teacher asked, "How many of you think the answer is correct?"-Do as directed
Ans: The teacher asked how many of them thought the answer was correct.
(iii) The thief ran so fast that the police could not catch him. (Rewrite using:too.)-Do as directed
Ans: The thief ran too fast to be caught by the police.
(iv) There was heavy traffic. We reached the stadium on time.-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans: Though there was heavy traffic, we reached the stadium on time.
(i) You will surely be late. Hurry up!-Join the sentences without using and, but or so.
Ans: Unless you hurry up, you will surely be late.
(i) Study hard now or you will regret it.(Begin: Unless.....)-Do as directed
Ans: Unless you study hard, you regret it.
(vi) There is no success without effort. (Begin:Whenever........)-Do as directed
Ans: Whenever there is effort, there is success.
(iii) The public was cautioned ------- pickpockets.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: against
(vii) What a contrast ------ the two siblings!-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: between
(iv) The theory exam was followed ------- a group discussion.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: by
(ii) The curious child eagerly begged ------ an answer to the riddle.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: for
(iv) Janaki escorted her daughter to the cinema theater as she was anxious ------ her safety.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: for
(i) I refrained -------- telling Reeta the truth.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: from
(viii) Smoking ------- public places is now banned.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: in
(v) I ran ----- my teacher at the show last night.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: into
(vii) It was good -------- you to invite Sheila for the picnic.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: of
(ii) The leader counted -------- the co-operation of his colleagues. -FIB with appropriate word
Ans: on
(iii) He was bent -------- coming first in the examination.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: on
(vi) The mouse crept stealthily -------- the cheese.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: towards
(i) I prevailed -------- him to join gymnasium.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: upon
(v) Their path was best ------- difficulties yet they succeed.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans: with
(viii) The peasants regarded him as a thief and called him a villain.(End:.........the peasants)-Do as directed
Ans:He was regarded as the thief and called a villain by the peasants.
(viii) The brothers fought ------ their fathers property.-FIB with appropriate word
Ans; over
10. Munich lies 530 meters_____________ sea level.-FIB with the correct prepositions.
above
(vi) He was able to put _____________ his ideas so cleverly that he impressed everyone.-FIB with appropriate words
across
5. There is a bridge _____________ the river.-FIB with the correct prepositions.
across
I looked _____________ my nephew while his parents went ou-FIB with suitable prepositions
after
(iii) It is our duty to protest ______________ injustice.-FIB with appropriate words
against
(vii) The villagers lodged a complaint _____________ the corrupt officials.-FIB with appropriate words
against
A microscope is provided in the laboratory ___________ the use-FIB with suitable prepositions
for
I am trying to look ______________ my key.-FIB with suitable prepositions
for
Monica is not liable _________ her friend's debt. -FIB with appropriate word
for
The convict begged______________________ mercy. —-FIB with suitable prepositions
for
f. The Gazette is available___________ reference in the library.-FIB using the correct preposition
for
The newcomer wanted to know how to get ___________ the bus stop-FIB with suitable prepositions
from
d. The Minister resigned ____________.the cabinet due to ill health.-FIB using the correct preposition
from
(ii) She has been going _____________ the script for days.-FIB with appropriate words
through
(iv) I saw ____________ his plan and realized that he was going to cheat us.-FIB with appropriate words
through
The difficult route led___________ a forest.-FIB with suitable prepositions
through
(iv) He soon became accustomed _____________ the harsh weather.-FIB with appropriate words
to
(vi Always be true __________ yourself.-FIB with appropriate words
to
2. Would you like to go_____________ the cinema tonight?-FIB with the correct prepositions.
to
Do you agree ____________ this proposal?-FIB with suitable prepositions
to
Farmers look ____________ ___ a better standard of living.-FIB with suitable prepositions
to
I prefer fast food ___________ any other food.-FIB with suitable prepositions
to
In the long run, there is no alternative ___________ hard work.-FIB with suitable prepositions
to
Please attend ______________________ what I am saying to you. —-FIB with suitable prepositions
to
She was born __________ rich parents.-FIB with suitable prepositions
to
The miser fell a victim ______________________ his own greed.-FIB with suitable prepositions
to
c. We should attribute our success_______ our teachers and parents.-FIB using the correct preposition
to
e. The flood victims were resigned _________ their fate.-FIB using the correct preposition
to
iii. Contrary _________ their expectation, it snowed heavily. -FIB using the correct preposition
to
j. We should try our best to be true_____________ our principles.-FIB using the correct preposition
to
(v) I was _____________ the impression that the meeting had been cancelled.-FIB with appropriate words
under
(1) He refused to put _____________ with their interference in his affairs.-FIB with appropriate words
up
v. You can look __________ the word in the dictionary.-FIB using the correct preposition
up
6. The flight from Leipzig to London was ____________ Frankfurt.-FIB with the correct prepositions.
via
3. Rachel must apologise or else she will be punished. [Use: apology]-Do as directed
Rachel's apology will save her from punishment./If Rachel makes an apology, she will not be punished.
13. If you need any help, call the Customer Care. [Begin: Should...]-Do as directed
Should you need any help, call the Customer Care.
(iii) For more information please contact the secretary of the club.(Begin: Should ------- )-Do as directed
Should you need more information please contact the secretary of the club.
10. Rosa was so sure of winning the race that she skipped her daily practice. [Begin: So....]-Do as directed
So sure of winning the race was Rosa that she skipped her daily practice.
(iii) She is a diligent student, worthy _______ praise.-FIB with appropriate words
of
(v) Dilip went out __________ his way to help the poor.-FIB with appropriate words
of
He did not attend extra classes because ____________ a severe c-FIB with suitable prepositions
of
I assure you _________ my help. -FIB with appropriate word
of
People used to believe that air pollution was the cause _______-FIB with suitable prepositions
of
The doctor cured her ___________ the disease.-FIB with suitable prepositions
of
The jury found him guilty _________the crime-FIB with appropriate word
of
a. Aurangzeb was the descendant ____________ Shajahan.-FIB using the correct preposition
of
b. The rescuers ran short __________ adequate assistance.-FIB using the correct preposition
of
g. We should avail _________ every opportunity to succeed.-FIB using the correct preposition
of
ii. In spite of the heavy rain, the meeting was not put __________. -FIB using the correct preposition
off
(viii) I can rely _________ my sister for help.-FIB with appropriate words
on
4. We are going ___________ holiday next week.-FIB with the correct prepositions.
on
He revenged himself__________ his enemies.-FIB with suitable prepositions
on
The final decision rests___________ principal.-FIB with suitable prepositions
on
The newspaper made a fierce attack ____________ the speaker.-FIB with suitable prepositions
on
We went to our house ___________ foot.-FIB with suitable prepositions
on
i. Even though they were tired, they carried __________ their journey. -FIB using the correct preposition
on
i. The curfew was imposed _________ all areas of the city-FIB using the correct preposition
on
The army carried ___________ a combing operation in the building.-FIB with appropriate word
on/out
2. He will have cancelled the trip. (Change to passive)-Do as directed
The trip will have been cancelled by him.
d. She is very dull in studies. She is smart-looking. ( Combine the sentences) -Do as directed
Though dull in studies, she is smart-looking. /In spite of /Despite being dull in studies, she is smart looking.
b. Only if India wins the cup, we will have a holiday.( Change into a negative sentence) -Do as directed
Unless India wins the cup, we will not have a holiday. /If India does not win the cup, we will not have a holiday.
(viii) I have been waiting for you _________ four o' clock. -FIB with appropriate words
since
I am waiting for the letter ______________________ Monday-FIB with suitable prepositions
since
I have lived in Bangalore ______________________.. 1978.-FIB with suitable prepositions
since
10. When I saw the prizes and read the citation Chaitanya had received, I was stupefied. (Use 'No sooner......than')-Do as directed
10. No sooner did I see the prizes and read the citation Chaitanya had received than I was stupefied.
"Once you get the question paper, evaluate the entire paper. Do not rush into......0....... (answer). Select questions you are very sure of marks; the ones you want to answer. ......1....... (answer) questions that you find easy because that gives you confidence and also time to take the rest of the exams. ......2....... (peace). When you have a choice, make sure that you select problems because they can be. ......3....... (solve) in a shorter span of time and you can be sure of full marks. But if you are not sure of problems then select paragraph answers. . ......4....... (time) your paper and. ......5....... (sure) that you complete at least 10 minutes before the due time. After. ......6....... (answer) every question take a minute to revise the answer. This would be useful in case you don't find time to review your answer sheet ......7....... (late). After. ......8....... (complete) the answers revise. Revision is. ......9....... (extreme) critical because it can help you identify mistakes and. ......10.... (correct) them. And finally after the exam, please understand that you cannot do anything about the way you have answered, just relax and wait for the results-FIB"
"1. Answer 2. peacefully 3. solved 4. Time 5. ensure 6. answering 7. later 8. completing 9. extremely 10. correct"
But just when I had almost(0)-------(give) up hope, I was(1)-----(strike) with a brilliant idea; my birthday was due fairly soon, and if I(2)-----(deal) with the family skilfully, I (4)-------(suggest) to the family that, instead of (5)------(let) them choose my presents, I(6)------(may) tell them the things that I(7)-----(want) most. In this way they could be sure of not(8)disappoint me. -FIB with appropriate word
1.struck; 2. dealt; 3. felt; 4. suggested; 5. letting; 6. might; 7. wanted; 8. disappointing
10. We will be blamed by everyone.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
10. Everyone will blame us.
10. Work hard or you will fail. (Change into a complex sentence)-Do as directed
10. If you do not work hard, you will fail.
10. Josh paused, watching his father's light recede. (Rewrite in compound sentence)-Do as directed
10. Josh paused and watched his father's light recede.
Example:(0) giving. Mid-afternoon while ----------(0) (give) my report to Mrs. Biggs, I ------) (hear) a loud thumping ----------(2) (come) from the direction of her store room. " --------- (be) all that noise downstairs?" I asked."Probably a rat. I don't hear anything," she replied. I ran downstairs and ----------(4) (open) the store room door. There was Mr. Biggs ----------(5) (look) very dusty and very disgruntled; he wanted to know why Mrs. Biggs shut) him up for hours. He had gone into the store room in search of a walking stick ands. Biggs. (7) (see) the door open, had promptly(8) (bolt) it. -FIB
(0) giving 1. heard 2. coming 3. is 4. opened 5. looking 6. had shut 7. seeing 8. bolted.
(1) She must have repainted the car. (2) She must have the car, repainted.-Explain the difference in meaning between the pairs of sentences
(1) She must have repainted the car. (2) She must have the car, repainted.
(i) He congratulate me ------ my great achievement.-FIB with more appropriate words
(i) on;
(ii) The poor man afflicted---------arthritis.-FIB with more appropriate words
(ii) with;
(iii) She is blind-------the faults of her husband.-FIB with more appropriate words
(iii) to;
(iv) The boss had many complaints-------Shyam.-FIB with more appropriate words
(iv) against;
(v) You must prepare well------ the examinations.-FIB with more appropriate words
(v) for;
(vi) She is not aware-------the danger.-FIB with more appropriate words
(vi) of;
(vii) Ravi was accurate--------his calculations.-FIB with more appropriate words
(vii) with;
(viii) They hid the money-------the carpet.-FIB with more appropriate words
(viii) under
After Christopher Columbus returned (0) from his famous voyage across the Atlantic, the King of Spain ---------- ((I) (wish) to celebrate the great event and do honour to the man who ---------- (2) (make) himself a national hero. He ----------(3) (do) so by holding a banquet in honour of the explorer. To this banquet he ---------- (4) (invite) many of the nobles of the King's Court. Some of them ---------- (5) (be) jealous of the success Columbus ---------- (6) (achieve). One of them sat next to Columbus. He turned towards Columbus and said, "Of course you ---------- (7) (be) a brave man but it doesn't take much intelligence to do what you have done. After all, anyone can take a ship and sail on and on till he ---------- (8) (reach) land." -FIB
0. returned 1.wished 2. had made 3. did 4 . invited. 5. were 6. had achieved 7. are 8. reaches.
1. Hitlar was the cruellest ruler in modern history.(Change the degree)-Do as directed
1. COMP: Hitlar was crueller than any other ruler in modern history./POSI: No other ruler in modern history was as cruel as Hitler.
1. People speak English all over the world. (Begin the sentence with 'English'.)-Do as directed
1. English is spoken all over the world.
1. We give it up and doze off. (Rewrite as simple) -Do as directed
1. Giving it up we doze off.
1. It was dinner time when he finished . (Rewrite as simple sentence)-Do as directed
1. He finished at the dinner time.
1. I disliked the idea of making Omelette. [Make it Negative.]-Do as directed
1. I did not like the idea of making Omelette.
1. We are taught grammar by Ms Sullivan.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
1. Ms Sullivan teaches us grammar.
1. I have never seen such a mess. (Begin with never)-Do as directed
1. Never have I seen such a mess.
1. The tea was so hot that I could not drink it. (Change into a simple sentence)-Do as directed
1. The tea was too hot for me to drink.
As she(0)------- (speak) (1)--------(rise) and (2)-----(go) to the center blackboard, I(3)--------- (find) the chalk(4)--------(write) in block letters the tittle of the book. Then I (5)-----(put) the chalk down and went to(6)----- (sit), beside her, to (7)------(hold) her hand. The day had barely(8)-------(begin).-FIB with appropriate word
1. rose; 2. went; 3. found; 4. wrote; 5. put; 6. sit; 7. hold; 8. begun
The children(1)-------(sit) in a neat circle(2)------(begin)(3)-------(copy) their multiplication tables. Most(4)-------(scratch) in the dirt with sticks they had(5)-------(bring) for that purpose. The more fortunate(6)-------(has) slate boards that they(7)------(write) on with sticks(8)------(dip) in a mixture of mud and water.-FIB with appropriate word
1. sat; 2. began; 3. copying; 4. scratched; 5. brought; 6. had; 7. wrote; 8. dipping
1.Supposing it were true, we should act wisely. (use:provided)-Do as directed
1.We should act wisely, provided it is true.
10. The contractor is fixing the roof. (Begin with 'The roof'.)-Do as directed
10. The roof is being fixed by the contractor.
9. I had hardly closed my eyes when the telephone rang. (Begin with hardly.)-Do as directed
9. Hardly had I closed my eyes when the telephone rang.
9. His supporters have always admired him. (Begin with 'He')-Do as directed
9. He has always been admired by his supporters.
9. I took him around with me . (Change the voice)-Do as directed
9. He was taken around with me.
9. Many of them are struggling in many places.(Use Past perfect continuous)-Do as directed
9. Many of them had been struggling in many places.
9. Only trained graduates need to apply. (Use none instead of only)-Do as directed
9. None but trained graduates need to apply.
9. He may have laughed in the company of his friends. [What does the underlined word indicate -Permission OR Possibility]-Do as directed
9. Possibility
9. The streets were thronged with spectators.-Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
9. Spectators thronged the streets.
9. This is not a slow local train. ( Make it affirmative)-Do as directed
9. This is a fast local train.
(viii) A fragrant flower is the loveliest creation of nature.(Begin: No other ------) -Do as directed
No other creation of nature is as lovely as a fragrant flower.
8. Always use a standard dictionary. Do not use a three-penny one. [Use: in lieu of]-Do as directed
Always use a standard dictionary in lieu of a three penny one.
f. As soon as the results were declared, the web-server was very busy. (Begin: No sooner...) -Do as directed
No sooner were the results announced than the web-server was busy.
(vi) She was beautiful and humble.(Begin: Not only---------- )-Do as directed
Not only was she beautiful but also humble.
5. If I had not intervened in the matter, it would have had a drastic consequence. [Begin: But...]-Do as directed
But for my intervention in the matter, it would have had a drastic consequence.
11. Caesar's overbearing pride was the reason for his tragic fall. [Use: proud]-Do as directed
Caesar tragically fell as he was overbearingly proud./Caesar was so overbearingly proud that he tragically fell.
4. He succeeded in completing the assignments although he was ill. [Use: Despite...]-Do as directed
Despite his illness, he succeeded in completing the assignments.
a. Very few subjects are as important as English. (Use: most) -Do as directed
English is one of the most important subjects.
2. I do not care which portfolio in the cabinet I am offered. [Begin: I care very...]-Do as directed
I care very little which portfolio in the cabinet I am offered/ is offered to me.
g. He said to his friend," I go for a walk every day." (Change into reported speech) -Do as directed
He said to/told his friend that he goes for a walk every day.
(iv)He could not take part in the singing competition as he had a sore throat.(Use: prevented)-Do as directed
His sore throat prevented him from taking part in the singing competition
h. I can go to the theater. (Provide a suitable question tag) -Do as directed
I can go to the theater, can't I?
(iv)It is pity our vacation is not longer.(Begin: i wish.......)-Do as directed
I wish our vacations were longer.
(1) 'The girl," said the boy, "was ugly." (2) The girl said the boy was ugly. -Explain the difference in meaning between the pairs of sentences
In Sentence (1) the girl is ugly according to the boy and in Sentence (2) the boy is ugly according to the girl.[4]
(i) Jasdeep has probably forgotten his mother's birthday.(Begin: In ---------- )-Do as directed
In all probability, Jasdeep has forgotten his mother's birthday.
7. If a fire breaks out, use the emergency exit. [Begin: In case of ....]-Do as directed
In case of a fire/fire, use the emergency exit.
(v) Ritika returned to school a week ago.(Begin: It has been---------- )-Do as directed
It has been a week since Ritika returned to school.
14. They believe that honey is the ambrosia on earth. [Change the voice]-Do as directed
It is believed that honey is the ambrosia on earth.
12. Joan was pretty .She was not intelligent. [combine using as]-Do as directed
Joan was not as intelligent as she was pretty.
e. The Judge said to the Prosecutor, "Do you agree with the arguments presented yesterday?" Change into indirect speech) -Do as directed
The Judge asked the Prosecutor whether he agreed with the arguments presented (on) the previous day/the day before.
1. George did not realise that he had committed an error. [Begin: Little ...]-Do as directed
Little did George realise that he had committed an error.
9. "Have you heard of the Yeti, Mohan?" , said Meera. [ Change into a statement]-Do as directed
Meera asked Mohan whether he had heard of the Yeti.
(ii) Mr. Sharma advised the children not to go out in the cold.(End with:" ---------- ", said Mr. Sharma )-Do as directed
Mr. Sharma advised the children not to go out in the cold.
(vii) Both the players are not adequately prepared for the tournament.(Begin: Neither---- )-Do as directed
Neither of the two players is adequately prepared for the tournament
12. The United Nations have has its headquarters in U.S.A. [Correct the sentence]-Do as directed
No answer
7. ______________ my wall, there are many picture postcards.-FIB with the correct prepositions.
On
c. The matter was reported to the commissioner. (Change the voice) -Do as directed
The commissioner was reported of/about the matter.
6. The granny opened the door and her pet dog ran out. [End: dog]-Do as directed
The granny opened the door and out ran her pet dog.
15. You have to persevere in order to prove yourself in life. [Use: so that]-Do as directed
You have to persevere so that you will/can/may prove yourself in life.
We should not look __________ upon the poor.-FIB with suitable prepositions
_down
3. No, thanks. I was ____________ the cinema yesterday.-FIB with the correct prepositions.
at
The family was shocked ___________ the news.-FIB with suitable prepositions
at
They rejoiced __________ their success.-FIB with suitable prepositions
at
One is known ___________..the company one keeps. Keep good comp-FIB with suitable prepositions
by
His request for a transfer was turned __________ -FIB with appropriate word
down
h. When the car broke ______________, we had to walk home.-FIB using the correct preposition
down
iv. The mob burned ____________ the building. -FIB using the correct preposition
down
(ii) The young man excels_____________ both music and dance.-FIB with appropriate words
in
(vii) He persists ____________ teasing the other children in the class.-FIB with appropriate words
in
1. We live ________ London.-FIB with the correct prepositions.
in
8. Who is the person_____________ this picture?-FIB with the correct prepositions.
in
Do you believe ______________________ghosts? —-FIB with suitable prepositions
in
He has great confidence ___________ himself.-FIB with suitable prepositions
in
There was a steep rise ____________ the cost of living last mon-FIB with suitable prepositions
in
9. Come_________ the sitting room, we want to watch TV.-FIB with the correct prepositions.
into
The police are inquiring ___________ the case.-FIB with suitable prepositions
into
The principal promised to look _____________ her case.-FIB with suitable prepositions
into
i. He is a diplomat and a poet. (Use: Not only...) -Do as directed
j. Not only is he a diplomat but also a poet.
He is lot more agile __________ I am.-FIB with suitable prepositions
than
Some people have a very strange attitude _____________ animals.-FIB with suitable prepositions
towards
(i) The safari parks of South Africa abound ___________ wild animals.-FIB with appropriate words
with
The government provides the school children ____________________free mid-day meals.-FIB with suitable prepositions
with
The man was charged ___________ theft.-FIB with suitable prepositions
with
