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Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 1
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
Ludwig van Beethoven, the
celebrated German composer, …………. (0) (pass) away at the age of 56.
Answer:(0)
passed
His death ……… (1) (cast)a pall over the music world, as he ………… (2) (regard)as one of the greatest composers of all time. Beethoven's contributions to classical music ………. (3) (be)immense, with his compositions …………. (4) (range)from symphonies to operas.
Born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, Beethoven ………….. (5) (show) prodigious talent from a young age. Despite ……….. (6) (face) such hearing loss later in life, he that ………… (7) (continue)to compose masterpieces ……….. (8) (stand) the test of time.
(ii) Fill in the
blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a)A bridge was built ……..
the River Hooghly.
(b)Is there any likelihood
……… his coming over?
(c)We must be careful too
much is ……….. stake.
(d)Zohran has been
sleeping ……….. 2:00 pm.
(e) Please accept my
invitation ……… dinner tomorrow night.
(f)This luxury liner is
bound ……….. Mauritius.
(g)l offered the little
kitten some milk but it drew ……. cautiously.
(h)We must be careful
about whom we are friends ………….. .
(iii) Join the
following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Choose the correct option. [4]
1.Do not be a spendthrift.
Do not be a miser.
(a)Either be a spendthrift
or a miser.
(b)Neither be a
spendthrift nor a miser.
(c)Be a spendthrift but
not a miser.
(d)Be a spendthrift as
well as a miser.
2. Samkit is a very
responsible child. The other children are not so responsible.
(a)Samkit is a very
responsible child but the other children are not so responsible.
(b)All the children are as
responsible as Samkit.
(c)No other child is more
responsible as Samkit.
(d)No other child is as
responsible as Samkit.
3.Sanjana must get a job.
She has to look after her mother.
(a)As Sanjana must get a
job, she has to look after her mother.
(b)As Sanjana has to look
after her mother, she must get a job.
(c)Sanjana should get a
job though she has to look after her mother.
(d)Sanjana has to look
after her mother so she must get a job.
4. Solomon was ill for two
weeks. He performed very well in his exams.
(a)Despite having been ill
for two weeks, Solomon performed very
well in his exams.
(b)Despite of having been
ill for two weeks, Solomon performed very
well in his exams.
(c)As Solomon was ill for
two weeks, he performed very well in his exams.
(d)Solomon was ill for two
weeks but he performed very well in his exams.
(iv) Choose the
correct option to rewrite the following according to the instructions given
after each sentence. [8]
1. This bedroom is so
large that the four-poster bed can be placed in it. (Use: enough)
(a) This bedroom is so large
enough that the four-poster bed can be placed in it.
(b) This bedroom is large
enough for the four-poster bed to be placed in it.
(c)This bedroom is not
large enough for the four-poster bed to be placed in it.
(d) This bedroom is too
large for the four-poster bed to be placed in it.
2.If the cake had turned
out well, I could have taken it for grandma. (Begin: Had……….)
(a)Had the cake not turned
out well, I could have taken it for grandma.
(b)Had the cake turned out
well, I could take it for grandma.
(c)If the cake turns out
well, I will take it for grandma.
(d) Had the cake turned
out well, I could have taken it for grandma.
3. Ameen plays the drums
better than anybody else I know.
(Begin: Nobody...)
(a)Nobody played the drums
better than Ameen.
(b)No one I know plays the
drums as well as Ameen.
(c)Nobody I know plays the
drums as well as Ameen.
(d)Nobody I know plays the
drums as good as Ameen.
(e)Nobody else I know
plays the drums as well as Ameen.
4. Our cities have not
been able to solve the rodent problem.
(Use: solution)
(a)Our cities have been
able to find a solution to the rodent problem.
(b)Our cities have not
been able to find a solution to the rodent problem.
(c)Our cities have not
been able to find a solvent to the rodent problem.
(d)Our cities are not
being able to find a solution to the rodent problem.
5. Who has finished this
bar of chocolate?
(Begin: By……….)
(a)By whom was this bar of
chocolate finished?
(b)Who finished this bar
of chocolate?
(c)By whom has this bar of
chocolate being finished?
(d)By whom has this bar of
chocolate been finished?
6. As soon as the coach
arrived, the athletes started with their warm-up exercises.
(Begin. No sooner...)
(a) No sooner did the
coach arrived than the athletes started with their warm-up exercises.
(b) No sooner than the
coach arrived, the athletes started with their warm-up exercises.
(c) No sooner did the
coach arrive than the athletes started with their warm-up exercises.
(d) Hardly did the coach
arrive when the athletes started with their warm-up exercises,
7. The little girl went up
to the policeman and told him tearfully that she was lost.
(Begin: Going)
(a) Going up to the
policeman, the little girl told him tearfully that she was lost.
(b) Going up to the little
girl, the policeman told her tearfully that he was lost.
(c) Going up to the
policeman, the little girl tells him tearfully that she is lost.
(d) Having gone up to the
policeman, the little girl told him tearfully that she was lost.
8. You should turn off all
the lights before leaving home.
(End with a question tag.)
(a) You should turn off
all the lights before leaving home, should you?
(b) You shouldn't turn off
all the lights before leaving home, should you?
(c) You should turn off
all the lights before leaving home, shouldn't you?
(d) You should turn off
all the lights before leaving home, shall you?
Answers:
5. i.
(1) cast
(2) was regarded
(3) were
(4) ranging
(5) showed
(6) facing
(7) continued
(8) stood
ii.
(a) over
(b) of
(c) at
(d) since
(e) to
(f) for
(g) near
(h) with
iii.
1. (b) Neither be a
spendthrift nor a miser.
2. (d) No other child is
as responsible as Samkit.
3. (b) As Sanjana has to
look after her mother, she must get a job.
4. (a) Despite having been
ill for two weeks, Solomon performed very well in his exams.
iv.
1. (b) This bedroom is
large enough for the four-poster bed to be placed in it.
2. (d) Had the cake turned
out well, I could have taken it for grandma.
3. (e) Nobody else I know
plays the drums as well as Ameen.
4. (b) Our cities have not
been able to find a solution to the rodent problem.
5. (d) By whom has this
bar of chocolate been finished?
6. (c) No sooner did the
coach arrive than the athletes started with their warm-up exercises.
7. (a) Going up to the
policeman, the little girl told him tearfully that she was lost.
8. (c) You should turn off
all the lights before leaving home, shouldn't you?
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 2
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
Years
had passed since Mini last ………….. (0) see Rahmat, the Kabuliwala, but his
memory remained vivid in her mind.
Answer:
(0) saw
She
…………… (1)(recall)his tall, sturdy frame, his thick beard and his eyes that held
a mixture of sadness and kindness. Mini’s father, too, ………… (2)(have) fond
memories of Rahmat’s visits, when he …………. (3)(bring)his wares
…………
(4)(sell)and regale them with tales of his homeland. But time …………… (5) (take its
toll, and as Mini ………… (6)(grow)older, the memories of Rahmat began ………… (7)(fade).
One
day, as she ……….. (8) walk through the bustling streets of Calcutta, a familiar
voice called out her name.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a)My
mother has been sitting …………… her laptop for hours.
(b)The
jasmine blooms have to be shielded ……….. the harsh Sun.,
(c)Harsh,
a quiet child, has now started opening ……………….. .
(d)When
I visited Berlin, a friend of mine took me …………. the city.
(e)
Joshua is proficient ……………. French.
(f)Teased
and bullied, Rahil has withdrawn …………… a shell.
(g)The
flight for Hyderabad has just taken …………….. .
(h)
The two brothers have been quarrelling …………… ancestral property.
(iii) Join the following sentences make one complete sentence without
using and but or so. Choose the correct option. [4]
1.
Jia’s attitude often annoys me. I keep calm.
(a)
Jia's attitude often annoys me though I keep calm.
(b)
Although Jia’s attitude often annoys me, I keep calm.
(c)
Jia’s attitude often annoys me but I keep calm.
(d)
As Jia’s attitude often annoys me, I keep calm.
2.
Father reached home. He went into the kitchen immediately.
(a)No
sooner than father reached home, he went into the kitchen.
(b)No
sooner did father reach home when he went into the kitchen.
(c)No
sooner did father reach home than he went into the kitchen.
(d)
No sooner did father go into the kitchen than he reached home.
3.I
wish I knew how to paint. I would have painted the front door.
(a)
If l knew how to paint, I would have painted the front door.
(b)
lf l had not known how to paint, I would have painted the front door.
(c)I
wish I knew how to paint the front door, I would have done it.
(d)If
I had known how to paint, I would have painted the front door.
4.
Shaheen has lost the book. She had borrowed it from the library.
(a)Shabeen
has lost the book which she had borrowed from the library.
(b)Shaheen
has lost the book which she had borrowed it from the library.
(c)Shabeen
had borrowed the book from the library but she has lost it. (d)Although Shaheen
has lost the book, she had borrowed it from the library.
(iv)Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence. [8]
1.
Although there was a terrible traffic snarl, my mother reached office on time
(Begin: In spite......)
(a)In
spite there was a terrible traffic snarl, my mother reached office on time.
(b)In
spite of a terrible traffic snarl, my mother reached office on time. (c)Despite
a terrible traffic snarl, my mother reached office on time.
(d)In
spite of reaching office on time, there was a terrible traffic snarl.
2.
Sam has joined this club because it offers indoor rock climbing.
(Begin:
Since………)
(a)Since
this club offers indoor rock climbing, Sam has joined it.
(b)Since
this club offered indoor rock climbing, Sam joined it.
(c)Since
the time this club offered rock climbing, Sam has joined it.
(d)As
this club offers indoor rock climbing, Sam has joined it.
3.
S.Aravind is the best pianist in senior school.
(Begin:
No other…………)
(a)No
other pianist in senior school is best than S.Aravind.
(b)No
other pianist in senior school is as better as S.Aravind.
(c)None
other pianist in senior school is as good as S.Aravind.
(d)No
other pianist in senior school is as good as S. Aravind.
4.
We ought to help those who are less fortunate.
(End
with a question tag.)
(a)We
ought to help those who are less fortunate, ought we?
(b)We
ought to help those who are less fortunate, shouldn't we?
(c)We
ought to help those who are less fortunate, oughtn’t we?
(d)Ought
we help those who are less fortunate?
5.
Aisha did not know you were in town, otherwise she would have met you.
(Begin
Had…….)
(a)
Had Aisha known you were in town, she would meet you.
(b)
Had Aisha known you were in town, she would have met you.
(c)
If Aisha had known you were in town, she would have met you.
(d)
Had Aisha known you were in town, she would not have met you.
6.
If the weather does not clear up, Aunt Singh cannot have the terrace party.
(Begin:
Unless)
(a)
Unless the weather does not clear up, Aunt Singh cannot have the terrace party.
(b)
If the weather clears up, Aunt Singh can have the terrace party.
(c)
Unless Aunt Singh has the terrace party, the weather will not clear up
(d)
Unless the weather clears up, Aunt Singh cannot have the terrace party.
7.
I am impressed that the new school offers German as a second language.
(Begin:
What………..)
(a)
What impresses me is that the new school offers German as a Second Language.
(b)
What impressed me is that the new school offered German as a Second Language.
(c)
What impression do I have of the new school offering German as a Second
Language?
(d)
What impresses the new school is that I offer German as a Second Language.
8.
Mother said to me, "Open the Maps application if you need help with
navigation.”
(Begin:
Mother advised…………)
(a)
Mother advised me to open the Maps application if I need help with navigation.
(b)
Mother told me to open the Maps application if I needed help with navigation.
(c)
Mother advised me to open the Maps application if I needed help with
navigation.
(d)
Mother advised me not to open the Maps application if I needed help with
navigation.
Answers:
5.i.
(1)
recalled
(2)
had
(3)
would bring
(4)
to sell
(5)
took
(6)
grew
(7)
to fade
(8)
was walking
ii.
(a)
at
(b)
from
(c)
up
(d)
across
(e)
in
(f)
into
(g)
off
(h)
over
iii.
1.
(b) Although Jia’s attitude often annoys me, I keep calm.
2.
(c) No sooner did father reach home than he went into the kitchen.
3.
(d) If I had known how to paint, I would have painted the front door.
4.
(a) Shaheen has lost the book which she had borrowed from the library.
iv.
1.
(b) In spite of a terrible traffic snarl, my mother reached office on time.
2.
(a) Since this club offers indoor rock climbing, Sam has joined it.
3.
(d) No other pianist in senior school is as good as S. Aravind.
4.
(c) We ought to help those who are less fortunate, oughtn’t we?
5.
(b) Had Aisha known you were in town, she would have met you.
6.
(d) Unless the weather clears up, Aunt Singh cannot have the terrace party.
7.
(a) What impresses me is that the new school offers German as a Second
Language.
8.
(c) Mother advised me to open the Maps application if I needed help with
navigation.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 3
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the
correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write
in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
As we ……… (0) (navigate) down the river Thames in
our makeshift
boat, I could not help but marvel at the absurdity
of our situation.
Answer: (0) navigated
George, Harris, and I, three hapless bachelors, ……….
(1) (embark) on a boating trip that had
quickly descended into chaos. Our attempts at cooking ………… (2) (result) in
culinary disasters, …………. (3) (leave) us with nothing but charred remains and
wounded pride. Yet, amidst the wreckage of our failed endeavours, laughter ………..
(4) (bubble) up uncontrollably. Each mishap only served ………. (5) (strength)our
camaraderie as we regaled (entertained/ amused) each other with the tales of
our misadventures. Little
did we know our escapades ………… (6)(become) the
stuff of legend, recounted for years to come. But in that moment as we ……….. (7) (struggle to navigate the Thames, all we could
do was laugh and row on, ever hopeful that the next bend, ………… (8) (bring) us
closer to our destination.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a)Spring is ………… the air.
(b)The insolent trainee received a dressing ………. from
the Manager.
(c)The boxer who had been knocked unconscious is
now coming………. .
(d) The President's decree has been set ………. by the
court.
(e)The diver surfaced, gasping ………….. air.
(f)Mamta is struggling to cope ………… her demanding
job.
(g)There is great disparity ………… income between men
and women.
(h)We do not discriminate ………… the rich and the
poor.
(iii) Join the following sentences to make one
complete sentence without using and, but or so. Choose the correct option.
1. The vegetable stew is tasty. The vegetable stew
is wholesome.
(a)The vegetable stew is tasty as well as
wholesome.
(b)The vegetable stew is tasty and wholesome.
(c)Besides the vegetable stew is tasty, it is
wholesome.
(d)The vegetable stew is neither tasty nor
wholesome.
2. The police chased the robbers. The robbers got
away.
(a)The police chased the robbers though the robbers
got away.
(b)Even though the police chased the robbers, they
got away.
(c)Even though the robbers chased the police, they
got away.
(d)The police chased the robbers but they got away.
3. The mother worked very hard. She had two
children to bring up.
(a)The mother worked very hard so that to bring up
her two children.
(b) The mother worked very hard as she had two
children to look after..
(c)The mother worked very hard to bring up her two
children.
(d)As the mother worked very hard she had two
children to bring up
4. Do not be a lender Do not be a borrower.
(a)Be both a lender and a borrower.
(b)Not only be a lender but also a borrower.
(c) You cannot be a lender so do not be a borrower.
(d)Neither be a lender nor a borrower.
(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the
following according to the instructions given after each sentence.
1. The young stand-up comic put up the funniest
show I have ever watched. (Begin: Never……….)
(a)Never ever have I watched a show as funny as the
one put up by the stand-up comic.
(b)Never have I watched a show as funny as the one
put up by the young stand-up comic.
(c)Never had I watched a show as funny as the one
put up by the young stand-up comic.
(d)I have never watched a funnier show than the one
put up by the young stand-up comic,
2. The robbers fled because they had seen a police
car coming their way.
(Begin: Having………)
(a)Having seen a police car coming their way, the
robbers fled.
(b)Having been seen a police car coming their way,
the robbers fled.
(c)Having saw a police car coming their way, the
robbers fled.
(d)Having seen the robbers coming their way, the
police car fled.
3. Jatin was so ill-mannered that he argued with
his teacher.
(Use: ‘enough’)
(a)Jatin was ill mannered enough not to argue with
his teacher.
(b)Jatin was ill-mannered enough that he argued
with his teacher.
(c)Jatin was too ill-mannered to argue with his
teacher.
(d)Jatin ill-mannered enough to have argued with
his teacher.
(e) Jatin was ill-mannered enough to argue with his
teacher.
4.The salesman said, ‘Madam, we have just received
our new winter collection.’ Begin: The salesman told.....)
(a)The salesman told the madam that they had just
received their new winter collection.
(b)The salesman said to the lady that they had just
received their new winter collection.
(c)The salesman told the lady that they had just
received their new winter collection.
(d) The salesman told the lady that they have just
received their new winter collection.
5.Zothan is leading the new infotech company.
(Begin: The new infotech company…..)
(a)The new infotech company is leading by Zothan..
(b)The new infotech company is being led by Zothan.
(c)The infotech company is being led by Zothan,
(d) The new infotech company was being led by
Zothan.
6.As soon as the celebrated pianist finished his
recital the audience stood
up and started applauding.
(Begin: No sooner…….)
(a)No sooner than the celebrated pianist finished
his recital the audience stood up and started applauding.
(b)No sooner did the celebrated pianist finished
his recital than the audience stood up and started applauding.
(c)No sooner did the celebrated pianist finish his
recital than the audience stood up and started applauding.
(d)No sooner did the celebrated pianist finish his
recital when the audience stood up and started applauding.
7.
The moral dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence cannot be denied.
(Begin:
What...)
(a)
What cannot be denied are the moral dilemmas surrounding artificial
intelligence.
(b)
What can be denied are the moral dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence.
(c)
Can the moral dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence be denied?
(d)
What cannot be denied is the moral dilemmas surrounding artificial
intelligence.
8.
We enjoyed our holiday, despite the horrible weather.
(Begin:
Notwithstanding……….)
(a)
Notwithstanding the weather was horrible, we enjoyed our holiday.
(b)
Notwithstanding the fact that the weather was horrible, we enjoyed our holiday.
(c)
Notwithstanding enjoying the holiday, the weather was horrible.
(d)
Notwithstanding we enjoyed the holiday, but the weather was horrible.
Answers:
5.i.
(1)
had embarked
(2)
resulted
(3)
leaving
(4)
bubbled
(5)
to strengthen
(6)
would become
(7)
struggled
(8)
would bring
ii.
(a)
in
(b)
down
(c)
round
(d)
aside
(e)
for
(f)
with
(g)
in
(h)
between
iii.
1.
(a) The vegetable stew is tasty as well as wholesome.
2.
(b) Even though the police chased the robbers, they got away.
3.
(c) The mother worked very hard to bring up her two children.
4.
(d) Neither be a lender nor a borrower.
iv.
1.
(b) Never have I watched a show as funny as the one put up by the young
stand-up comic.
2.
(a) Having seen a police car coming their way, the robbers fled.
3.
(e) Jatin was ill-mannered enough to argue with his
teacher.
4.
(c) The salesman told the lady that they had just received their new winter
collection.
5.
(b) The new infotech company is being led by Zothan.
6.
(c) No sooner did the celebrated pianist finish his recital than the audience
stood up and started applauding.
7.
(d) What cannot be denied is the moral dilemmas surrounding artificial
intelligence.
8.
(b) Notwithstanding the fact that the weather was horrible, we enjoyed our
holiday.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 4
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the
correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write
in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
It
…….. (0)(be)was autumn, and the Sun was setting behind the trees.
Answer:
(0)was
The
air was cool and fresh and a gentle breeze ……… (1)(blow). As Gora walked along
the road, he ……… (2)(feel)a sense of peace and contentment. He …………. (3)(spend
the day …….. (4)(explore) the countryside and now he was on his way back to the
village where he was staying. The village …….. (5)(nestle)in a valley
surrounded by hills, and from where he ………. (6)(stand), he could see the smoke ……….
(7)(rise) from the chimneys of the houses below. It was a scene of quiet beauty
and Gora felt grateful to be alive and to be able ……….. (8)(experience)it.
(ii)
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a)The
policeman asked me to provide him ……….. the necessary
documents
to proceed with the case.
(b)Our
lives are rooted …………. history.
(c)
You must have enough savings to provide ………… a rainy day.
(d)Your
callous attitude will prove detrimental ……….. your success.
(e)We
got drenched when the rain came ………….. suddenly.
(f)The
little child parted ………. her mother in fears.
(g)Maya
is adept ………… skating.
(h)Please
hurry back home; mother is waiting ……… lunch.
(iii)
Join the following sentences to make one
complete sentence without using and, but or so. Choose the correct option [4]
1.
Hurry up. You will miss the deadline.
(a)Hurry
up so that you do not miss the deadline.
(b)If
you hurry up, you will miss the deadline.
(e)If
you do not hurry up, you will miss the deadline.
(d)Unless
you do not hurry up, you will miss the deadline.
2.I
read a newspaper article today. It was very well written.
(a)I
read a newspaper article today and it was very well written.
(b)I
read a newspaper article today which was very well written.
(c)When
I read a newspaper article today, it was very well written.
(d)I
read a newspaper article today which was not very well written.
3.Kiran
reminded me to bring the book. I forgot.
(a)As
Kiran had reminded me to bring the book. I did not forget. (b)Kiran reminded me
to bring the book but I forgot.
(c)Kiran
reminded me to bring the book though I forgot
(d)
Although Kiran had reminded me to bring the book I forgot.
4
The building is in a very poor state. Repairs should start immediately.
(a)As
the building is in a very poor state, repairs should start immediately.
(b)The
building is in a very poor state so repairs should start immediately.
(c)As
the building is in a very poor state, repairs should not start immediately.
(d)The
building is in a very poor state, repairs should be start immediately.
(iv)
Choose the correct option to rewrite the
following according to the instructions given after each sentence. [8]
1.
I would rather eat a simple Indian meal than a bowl of pasta.
(Use:
prefer)
(a)l
would rather prefer a simple Indian meal than a bowl of pasta.
(b)I
prefer a simple Indian meal than a bowl of pasta.
(c)I
prefer a simple Indian meal to a bowl of pasta.
(d)I
would rather prefer a simple Indian meal to a bowl of pasta.
2.
No sooner did I enter home than my dog came running to me. (Begin. Hardly .....)
(a)Hardly
did I enter home when my dog came running to me.
(b)Hardly
does my dog come running to me when I enter home.
(c)As
soon as I enter home my dog comes running to me.
(d)Hardly
do I enter home when my dog comes running to me
(e)Hardly
had I entered home when my dog came running to me.
3.
Reela is more promising than most young designers today,
(Begin:
Very few)
(a)Very
few young designers today are as promising as Reela.
(b)Very
few young designers today are as promising than Reela.
(c)Reela
is one of the most promising young designers today.
(d)Very
few young designers today are not as promising as Reela.
4.
Although it rained, it is still quite warm.
(Begin: In spite……)
(a)In
spite it having rained, it is still quite warm.
(b)In
spite of it having rained, it is still quite warm.
(c)In
spite of the raining, it is still quite warm.
(d)Despite
the rain, it still quite warm.
(e)In spite of raining, it is still quite warm.
5.
The electrician is repairing the faulty cables.
(Begin:
The faulty cables……..)
(a)The
faulty cables are repaired by the electrician.
(b)The
faulty cables were repairing the electrician.
(c)The
faulty cable is being repaired by the electrician
(d)The
faulty cables are being repaired by the electrician.
6.
These shoes are so big that I cannot wear them.
(Use:
too)
(a)These
shoes are too big that I cannot wear them.
(b)These
shoes are too big to wear them.
(c)These
shoes are too big for me to wear.
(d)These
shoes are small enough for me to wear.
7.Ifyou
do not leave immediately, you will not reach in time.
(a)Unless
you do not leave immediately, you will not reach in time. (b)Unless you leave
immediately, you will not reach in time.
(c)Until
you leave immediately you will not reach in time.
(d)Unless
you leave immediately, you will reach in time.
8.Fatema
is generous as well as intelligent.
(Begin:
Besides.....)
(a)Besides
Fatema is generous, she is intelligent.
(b)Besides
being generous, Fatema is also intelligent.
(c)Beside
being generous, Fatema is intelligent.
(d)Besides
being generous, Fatema is intelligent.
Answers:
5.i.
(1)
was blowing, (2) felt, (3) had spent, (4) exploring, (5) was nestled,
(6)
stood, (7) rising, (8) to experience
ii.
(a)
with, (b) in, (c) for, (d) to, (e) down, (f) from, (g) at, (h) for
Iii,
1.
(c) If you do not hurry up, you will miss the deadline.
2.
(b) I read a newspaper article today which was very well written.
3.
(d) Although Kiran had reminded me to bring the book, I forgot.
4.
(a) As the building is in a very poor state, repairs should start immediately.
iv.
1.
(c) I prefer a simple Indian meal to a bowl of pasta.
2.
(e) Hardly had I entered home when my dog came running to me.
3.
(a) Very few young designers today are as promising as Reela.
4.
(e) In spite of raining, it is still quite warm.
5.
(d) The faulty cables are being repaired by the electrician.
6.
(c) These shoes are too big for me to wear.
7.
(b) Unless you leave immediately, you will not reach in time.
8.
(b) Besides being generous, Fatema is also intelligent.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 5
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
Answer:
(0)gathered
They
were completely unaware of the ghostly presence ……..(1) (lurk) nearby. As they ……..
(2) (exchange) amusing anecdotes and witty remarks, the Canterville Ghost, Sir
Simon de Canterville, …………. (3) (attempt) (4) (fright) them with his spectral
antics. However, to his dismay, the modern American family ………… (5)(remain)unfazed
by his spooky spectacles. Mrs. Otis even ……… (6) (offer) him a bottle of lubricator
…………. (7) (oil) his chains, much to the ghost's chagrin. Despite his best
efforts ………… (8 )(haunt)the mansion, Sir Simon failed.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a)Prachi
gave vent ……… her anger.
(b)I
refrained ……… telling the bitter truth.
(c)The
Director counted ……….. the cooperation of his colleagues.
(d)Barry
takes no interest ………….. politics.
(e)
Practise empathy ………….. the less fortunate.
(f)Manya
waited for the ISC results …………. bated breath.
(g)She
is confident ………… success.
(h)
The new investigative team has been invested …………. special powers.
(iii) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and, but or so. Choose the correct option. [4]
1.
I entered the classroom. The bell rang at that moment.
(a)
I entered the classroom and the bell rang at that moment.
(b)As
soon as I entered the classroom, the bell rang at that moment.
(c)As
soon as I entered the classroom, the bell rang.
(d)Although
I entered the classroom, the bell rang at that moment.
2.1
cleaned the house in the morning. There was a layer of dust on the floor in the
evening.
(a)Despite
of cleaning the house in the morning, there was a layer of dust on the floor in
the evening.
(b)I
cleaned the house in the morning as there was a layer of dust on the floor in
the evening.
(c)I
cleaned the house in the morning but there was a layer of dust on the floor in
the evening.
(d)Despite
cleaning the house in the morning, there was a layer of dust on the floor in
the evening.
3.This
horse is well-trained. Your horse is better trained.
(a)This
horse is well-trained but your horse is better trained.
(b)Your
horse is better trained than this one.
(c)This
horse is as well-trained as your horse.
(d)Neither
this horse nor your horse is well-trained.
4.
The mob beat up the thief. The mob handed him over to the police.
(a)Not
only did the mob beat up the thief but also handed him over to the police.
(b)Besides
beating up the thief, the mob also handed him over to the police.
(c)Besides
beating up the thief, the mob handed him over to the police.
(d)
The police beat up the thief and handed him over to the mob.
(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence. [8]
1.As
soon as I switched on the geyser, it gave off a spark.
(Begin:
No sooner……..)
(a)No
sooner than I switched on the geyser, it gave off a spark.
(b)No
sooner had I switch on the geyser than it gave off a spark.
(c)No
sooner did I switch on the geyser than it gave off a spark.
(d)I
switched on the geyser but it gave off a spark.
2.Of
all the plants that grow in our garden, the monstera has the largest leaves.
(Begin:
No other……….)
(a)No
other plant that grows in our garden has leaves as large as those of the
monstera.
(b)No
plant that grows in our garden has leaves as large as those of the monstera.
(c)No
other plant that grows in our garden is larger than the monstera.
(d)No
other plant that grew in our garden had leaves as large as those of the
monstera.
3.
If you do not talk to the school counsellor, she will not be able to help you.
(Begin:
Unless………….)
(a)Unless
you do not talk to the school counsellor, she will not be able to help you.
(b)Unless
you talk to the school counsellor, she will not be able to help you.
(c)Unless
you had talked to the school counsellor, she would not have been able to help
you.
(d)If
you talk to the school counsellor, she will be able to help you.
4.Manvik
has not met Vatsal for many years now.
(Use:
Since)
(a)It
has been many years since Manvik has not met Vatsal.
(b)It
has been many years but Manvik has not met Vatsal.
(c)It
has been many years since Manvik met Vatsal.
(d)It
has been very few years since Manvik met Vatsal.
5.Harkhush
said, ‘Let’s go for a walk by the river this evening.’
(Begin:
Harkhush suggested...)
(a)
Harkhush suggested to go for a walk by the river this evening.
(b)Harkhush
suggested that we go for a walk by the river this evening
(c)Harkhush
said that we had gone for a walk by the river last evening.
(d)Harkhush
suggested that we go for a walk by the river that evening.
(e)Harkhush
suggested that they should go for a walk by the river that evening.
6.
This painting is so big that it cannot be put up on that wall. (Use: ‘too’)
(a)This
painting is too big that it cannot be put up on that wall.
(b)This
painting is too big to be put up on that wall.
(c)This
painting was too big to be put up on that wall.
(d)
This painting is big enough to be put up on that wall.
7.
Maggie wants to adopt a stray dog.
(End
with question tag.)
(a)
Maggie wants to adopt a stray dog, doesn't she?
(b)Maggie
wants to adopt a stray dog, does she?
(c)Maggie
wants to adopt a stray dog, isn't she?
(d)Does
Maggie want to adopt a stray dog?
8.Who
told you to put these boxes here?
(Begin:
By....)
(a)By
who were you told to put these boxes here?
(b)By
whom were you told to put those boxes there?
(c)By
whom were you told to put these boxes here?
(d)Who
were you told by to put these boxes here?
Answers:
5.i.
(1) lurking, (2) exchanged, (3) attempted, (4) to fright, (5) remained, (6) offered,
(7) to oil, (8) to haunt
ii.
(a) to, (b) from, (c) on, (d) in, (e) towards, (f) with, (g) of, (h) with
iii.
1.
(c) As soon as I entered the classroom, the bell rang.
2.
(c) I cleaned the house in the morning, but there was a layer of dust on the
floor in the evening.
3.
(b) Your horse is better trained than this one.
4.
(c) Besides beating up the thief, the mob handed him over to the police.
iv.
1.
(c) No sooner did I switch on the geyser than it gave off a spark.
2.
(a) No other plant that grows in our garden has leaves as large as those of the
monstera.
3.
(b) Unless you talk to the school counsellor, she will not be able to help you.
4.
(c) It has been many years since Manvik met Vatsal.
5.
(e) Harkhush suggested that they should go for a walk by the river that
evening.
6.
(b) This painting is too big to be put up on that wall.
7.
(a) Maggie wants to adopt a stray dog, doesn't she?
8.
(c) By whom were you told to put these boxes here?
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 6
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
Answer: (0) found
As he ………. (1) (sit) in his Aunt Dahlia's
drawing-room, ………….. (2)
(sip) tea and ………….. (3) (try) to avoid her keen
eye, he could not help but marvel at the absurdity of his situation. Only
moments ago, he ………… (4) (catch) red-handed …………… (5) (attempt) ………. (6)
(liberate) Aunt Dahlia's favourite cow creamer, a prized possession she ……… (7)
(guard) with zeal. Now, as he ………. (8) (squirm) under her scrutiny, Bertie made
up one excuse after another, each more outlandish than the last.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a) If you want to visit the dolphins' conservation
project, you must buy seats ……….. advance.
(b) The community service club of our school has
raised funds ………. the animal shelter.
(c) The sky clouded ………… , and soon it began to
rain.
(d) When the injured dog looked ………... my eyes
appealingly, I knew I would bring her home.
(e) My plans for starting a book club have fallen ……………
.
(f) The discord ………… the three brothers was evident
during the court proceedings.
(g) Please tidy ……….. your room, Mother will be
home soon.
(h) I'm going to let you ……….. on a formula I have
devised to keep my
memory sharp.
(iii) Join the following sentences to make one
complete sentence without using and, but or so. Choose the correct option.
1. Mr. Kumar cannot buy a computer at present. His
company is running on losses.
(a) Mr. Kumar cannot buy a computer at present
though his company is running on losses.
(b) Mr. Kumar cannot buy a computer at present
because his company is running on losses.
(c) Mr. Kumar’s company is running on losses so he cannot
buy a computer at present.
(d) Mr. Kumar could not buy a computer because his
company was running on losses.
2. I am shocked at your behaviour. I am greatly
displeased.
(a) Besides I am shocked at your behaviour, I am
greatly displeased.
(b) I am shocked at your behaviour and greatly
displeased.
(c) Besides being shocked at your behaviour, I am
greatly displeased.
(d) Besides being shocked at your behaviour I am
also greatly displeased.
3. Mr. Roy must pay up his car loan. He will be in
trouble.
(a) If Mr. Roy does not pay up his car loan, he
will be in trouble.
(b) If Mr. Roy pays up his car loan, he will be in
trouble.
(c) Mr. Roy should pay up his car loan so that he
is not in trouble
(d) If Mr. Roy pays up his car loan, he would not
be in trouble.
4. The day temperatures were high. It was not
sultry.
(a) The day temperatures were high but it was not
sultry.
(b) Although the day temperatures were high, it was
not sultry.
(c) The day temperatures were not high, yet it was
sultry.
(d) Since the day temperatures were high, it was
sultry.
(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the
following according to the instructions given after each sentence. [8]
1. Sheena is cleaning the study room. (Begin. The
study room………)
(a) The study room was being cleaned by Sheena.
(b) The study room was cleaned by Sheena.
(c) The study room is being cleaned by Sheena.
d) The room is being cleaned by Sheena.
2. As soon as I rang the doorbell, my sister opened
the door.
(Begin: No sooner...)
(a) No sooner than I rang the doorbell, my sister
opened the door.
(b) No sooner did I rang the doorbell than my
sister opened the door.
(c) No sooner did my sister open the door than I
rang the doorbell.
(d) No sooner did I ring the doorbell than my
sister opened the door.
3. Mrs. Rao has not been going to the office. (End
with a question tag.)
(a) Mrs. Rao has not been going to the office,
hasn't she?
(b) Mrs. Rao has not been going to the office,
hadn't she?
(c) Mrs. Rao has not been going to the office, has
she?
(d) Has Mrs. Rao been going to the office?
+
(4) The Bihu is one of the most popular folk-dance
forms of India.
(Begin: Very few...)
(a) Very few folk-dance forms of India are as
popular as the Bihu.
(b) Very few folk-dance forms of India is as
popular as the Bihu.
(c) Few dance forms of India are as popular as the
Bihu.
(d) Very few folk dance forms of India are more
popular as the Bihu.
5. If you do not hurry, you will not be able to
board the flight.
(Begin: Unless...)
(a) Unless you do not hurry, you will not be able
to board the flight.
(b) Unless you hurry, you will not be able to board
the flight.
(c) If you hurry, you will be able to board the
flight.
(d) Unless you hurry, you will be able to board the
flight.
6. I like pizza as well as pasta. (Begin:
Besides...)
(a) Besides I like pizza, I like pasta.
(b) Besides pizza, I also like pasta.
(c) Besides pizza, I do not like pasta.
(d) Besides pizza, I like pasta.
7. These are the best momos I have ever eaten. (Begin:
Never...)
(a) Never had I eaten momos as good as these.
(b) Never have I eaten momos as well as these.
(c) Never have I eaten momos as good as these.
(d) I have never eaten momos as good as these.
8. Trina said to me, 'Will you watch a film with me
tomorrow?"
(Begin: Trina asked...)
(a) Trina asked me will you watch a film with me
tomorrow.
(b) Trina asked me if I would watch a film with her
tomorrow.
(c) Trina asked me if I would watch a film with her
the following day.
(d) Trina told me to watch a film with her the
following day.
Answers:
i.
(1)
sat
(2)
sipping
(3)
trying
(4)
was caught
(5)
attempting
(6)
to liberate
(7)
had been guarding
(8)
squirmed
ii.
(a)
in
(b)
for
(c)
over
(d)
into
(e)
through
(f)
among
(g)
up
(h)
in
iii.
1.
(b) Mr. Kumar cannot buy a computer at present because his company is running
on losses.
2.
(c) Besides being shocked at your behaviour, I am greatly displeased.
3.
(a) If Mr. Roy does not pay up his car loan, he will be in trouble.
4.
(b) Although the day temperatures were high, it was not sultry.
iv.
1.
(c) The study room is being cleaned by Sheena.
2.
(d) No sooner did I ring the doorbell than my sister opened the door.
3.
(c) Mrs. Rao has not been going to the office, has she?
4.
(a) Very few folk-dance forms of India are as popular as the Bihu.
5.
(b) Unless you hurry, you will not be able to board the flight.
6.
(b) Besides pizza, I also like pasta.
7.
(c) Never have I eaten momos as good as these.
8. (c) Trina asked me if I would watch a film with her the following day.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 7
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
The
biting cold of the winter night ………… (0) (envelope) the village.
Answer:
(0) enveloped
Halku,
the poor labourer, ………. (1) (trudge) through the snow-covered fields. His
worn-out shawl ……… (2) (provide) little protection against the harsh weather.
Memories of his family, ………… (3) (wait) anxiously for his return with food, ………..
(4) (weigh) heavily on his mind. As he ………….. (5) (reach) his humble dwelling,
he …………….. (6) (find) his wife, Rupa, ………. (7) (shiver) beside their meagre
fireplace. Despite their hardships, they ……….. (8) (share) a glimmer of hope
for a better tomorrow.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a)
Sajid is looking ………. to his vacations in Coorg.
(b)
Please call …………. the doctor as the patient needs immediate attention.
(c)
Mother reminded me to turn ………. the lights before leaving home.
(d)
Our bus broke …………. when we were on our way back from school.
(e)
I want to take ………….. badminton professionally.
(f)
Sarah had to call ………... the meeting because many members were absent.
(g)
The banks are shut today because the employees have gone ……… a strike.
(h)
Please fill ………….. the application form carefully.
(iii) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and, but or so. Choose the correct option. [4]
1.
Asha has gone to the hills. She will not be disturbed there.
(a)
Asha has gone to the hills where she will not be disturbed.
(b)
Asha has gone to the hills though she will not be disturbed there.
(c)
Asha has gone to the hills but she will not be disturbed there.
(d)
Asha having gone to the hills, she will not be disturbed there.
2.
Arif worked out all the numericals. He did not fare well in the examinations.
(a)
Arif had worked out all the numericals but he did not fare well in the
examinations.
(b)
As Arif had worked out all the numericals, he did not fare well in the
examinations.
(c)
Although Arif had worked out all the numericals, he did not fare well in the
examinations.
(d)
Having worked out all the numericals, Arif did not fare well in the
examinations.
3.
Miriam decided to take the subway. She wanted to avoid the heavy traffic.
(a)
Miriam decided to take the subway though she wanted to avoid the heavy traffic.
(b)
Miriam wanted to avoid the heavy traffic so she decided to take the subway.
(c)
Miriam decided to take the subway because she wanted to avoid the heavy traffic.
(d)
Miriam decided to take the subway as she wants to avoid the heavy traffic.
4.
The Principal did not want to set a wrong precedent. She took stern action.
(a)
Wanting to set a wrong precedent, the Principal took stern action.
(b)
The Principal did not want to set a wrong precedent and so she took stern
action.
(c)
Not wanting to set a wrong precedent, the Principal took stern action.
(d)
As the Principal did not wanted to set a wrong precedent, she took stern
action.
(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence. [8]
1.
If I had been an architect, I would have designed an amusement park.
(Begin:
Had...)
(a)
Had I been an architect, I would design an amusement park.
(b)
If 1 were an architect, I would design an amusement park.
(c)
Had I not been an architect, I would not have designed an amusement park.
(d)
Had I been an architect, I would have designed an amusement park.
2.
Myra said to me, 'We are opening a new store, so please drop by for the
inauguration tomorrow.'
(Begin:
Myra told me...)
(a)
Myra told me we are opening a new store, so please drop by for the inauguration
tomorrow.
(b)
Myra told me that they were opening a new store and requested me to drop by for
the inauguration the following day.
(c)
Myra said me that they were opening a new store and requested me to drop by for
the inauguration the following day.
(d)
Myra told me that I was opening a new store and said she would drop by for the
inauguration the following day.
3.
The engineers are looking into the technical snag now.
(Begin:
The technical snag……….)
(a)
The technical snag is being looked into by the engineers now.
(b)
The technical snag is looked into by the engineers now.
(c)
The engineers are being looked into by the technical snag now.
(d)
The technical snag was being looked into by the engineers then.
4.
Unless you apologise for your misconduct, you may lose your job.
(Use
'lest')
(a)
Apologise for your misconduct, or you may lose your job.
(b)
Apologise for your misconduct, lest you lose your job.
(c)
Apologise for your misconduct, lest you may lose your job.
(d)
Apologise for your misconduct, lest you do not lose your job.
5.
This book is an interesting and compelling read.
(Begin:
Not only...)
(a)
Not only this book is an interesting but also a compelling read.
(b)
This book is an interesting as well as a compelling read.
(c)
Not only is this book an interesting but also a compelling read.
(d)
Not only is this book uninteresting but also compelling.
6.
Salma put up a brave fight for justice but did not succeed.
(Begin.
Despite…..)
(a)
Despite putting up a brave fight for justice, she did not succeed.
(b)
Despite Salma putting up a brave fight for justice but she did
not
succeed.
(c)
In spite of putting up a brave fight for justice, Salma did not succeed.
(d)
Despite putting up a brave fight for justice, Salma did not succeed.
7.The
Empire is one of the best podcasts I have come across lately.
(Begin:
Very few...)
(a)
Very few podcasts I have come across lately are as good as The Empire.
(b)
Very few podcasts I have come across lately is as good as The Empire.
(c)
Few podcasts I have come across lately are better than The Empire.
(d)
Very few podcasts I have come across lately are as bad as The Empire.
8.
Strawberries are out of season, so they are very sour.
(Begin:
Being)
(a)
Being out of season, strawberries were very sour.
(b)
Being out of season, strawberries are very sour.
(c)
Being out of season, these strawberries are very sour.
(d)
Being strawberries out of season, they are very sour.
Answers:
5.
i
(1)
trudged, (2) provided, (3) waiting, (4) weighed, (5) reached, (6) found,
(7)
shivering, (8) shared
ii.
(a)
forward
(b)
in
(c)
off
(d)
down
(e)
up
(f)
off
(g)
on
(h)
in
iii.
1.
(a) Asha has gone to the hills where she will not be disturbed.
2.
(c) Although Arif had worked out all the numericals, he did not fare well in
the examinations.
3.
(c) Miriam decided to take the subway because she wanted to avoid the heavy
traffic.
4.
(c) Not wanting to set a wrong precedent, the Principal took stern action.
iv.
1.
(d) Had I been an architect, I would have designed an amusement park.
2.
(b) Myra told me that they were opening a new store and requested me to drop by
for the inauguration the following day.
3.
(a) The technical snag is being looked into by the engineers now.
4.
(e) Apologise for your misconduct, lest you should lose your job.
5.
(c) Not only is this book an interesting but also a compelling read.
6.
(d) Despite putting up a brave fight for justice, Salma did not succeed.
7.
(a) Very few podcasts I have come across lately are as good as The Empire.
8.
(b) Being out of season, strawberries are very sour.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 8
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
Rambilas, the rickshaw
puller, ……… (0) (navigate) through
the crowded streets of
Calcutta.
Answer: (0) navigated
His tired muscles ……… (1)
(ache) with each pull of the rickshaw.
Memories of his
impoverished childhood often ………. (2) (flood)
his mind as he …………. (3)
(make) his way through the bustling city.
He ………… (4) (dream) of a
better life, but fate seemed determined
………… (5) (keep) him
shackled in the cycle of poverty. Despite the
hardships he (6) (face),
Ramu ………. (7) (remain) determined ………. (8) (provide) for his family. [4]
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
(a) The bank sent out a
message to all its customers that their system would be shut ……… for routine
maintenance.
(b) Please remember that
you have to keep …….. your credit limit.
(c) The police car hailed
the motorist and ordered him to pull …….. .
(d) The new employee is
good ……….. meeting deadlines.
(e) Ashmit is very
stubborn and never backs ……… in an argument.
(f) My anger prevented me ……………
taking the right decision.
(g) Loaded with all their
trekking gear, the five girls set ……….. on an expedition.
(iii) Join the
following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Choose the correct option.
1. Conversations must be
respectful. Conversations must be polite.
(a) Conversations must be
respectful and polite.
(b) Not only must
conversations be respectful but also polite.
(c) Conversations must be
respectful as well as polite.
(d) Besides being
respectful, they must also be polite.
2. It began to rain. We
took cover immediately.
(a) As soon as it began to
rain, we took cover immediately.
(b) As soon as it begins
to rain, we take cover.
(c) As soon as it began to
rain, we took cover.
(d) It began to rain, so
we took cover immediately.
3. The class monitor told
us not to litter. She told us not to make a noise.
(a) The class monitor told
us not to litter and not to make a noise.
(b) The class monitor told
us neither to litter nor to make a noise.
(c) The class monitor told
us either to litter or to make a noise.
(d) The class monitor told
us not to litter but to make a noise.
4. Mr. Wells is a
billionaire. Mr. Wells is unhappy.
(a) Mr. Wells is a
billionaire but he is unhappy
(b) Being a billionaire,
Mr. Wells is unhappy.
(c) In spite of Mr. Wells
is a billionaire, he is unhappy.
(d) In spite of being a
billionaire, Mr. Wells is unhappy.
(iv) Choose the
correct option to rewrite the following according to the instructions given
after each sentence. [8]
1. The teacher said to
Chandni, 'Why have you not brought your book today?"
(Begin. The teacher asked
Chandni...)
(a) The teacher asked
Chandni why she had not brought your book today.
(b) The teacher asked
Chandni why she had not bought her book that day.
(c) Chandni was asked by
the teacher why she had not brought her book that day.
(d) The teacher asked
Chandni why she had not brought her book that day.
2. The fire razed the hut
to the ground.
(Begin: The hut...)
(a) The hut was razed to
the ground by the fire.
(b) The hut was razed to
the ground with the fire.
(c) The hut razed the fire
to the ground.
(d) The hut was ravaged by
the fire.
3. As soon as the band
started playing, the audience rose to its feet.
(Begin: Hardly...)
(a) Hardly did the band
start playing then the audience rose to its feet.
(b) Hardly had the band
started playing when the audience rose to its feet.
(c) Hardly did the
audience rise to its feet when the band started playing.
(d) Hardly did the band
start playing when the audience rose to its feet.
4. Anjana wants to become
a pilot but her parents want her to pursue engineering.
(Begin: Although...)
(a) Although Anjana's
parents want her to pursue engineering, she wants to become a pilot.
(b) Although Anjana's
parents want her to become a pilot, she wants to pursue engineering.
(c) Though Anjana's
parents want her to pursue engineering, she wants to become a pilot.
(d) Although Anjana's
parents wants her to pursue engineering, she wants to become a pilot.
5. Amitav Ghosh is one of
the best Indian authors writing in English. (Begin: Very few...)
(a) Very few Indian
authors writing in English is better than Amitav Ghosh.
(b) Very few Indian
authors writing in English are as good as Amitav Ghosh.
(c) Few Indian authors
writing in English is as good as Amitav Ghosh.
(d) Very few Indian
authors writing in English are as well as Amitav Ghosh.
6. Although Joanna worked
late into the night, she could not submit her assignment on time.
(Begin. Despite...)
(a) Despite having worked
late into the night, Joanna could not submit her assignment on time.
(b) Despite of having
worked late into the night, Joanna could not submit her assignment on time.
(c) Despite Joanna having
worked late into the night, Joanna could not submit her assignment on time.
(d) Despite not submitting
her assignment on time, Joanna worked late into the night.
7. If you do not practise
hard, you will lose your place in the school team.
(Begin: Unless...)
(a) Unless you do not
practise hard, you will lose your place in the school team.
(b) Unless you lose your
place in the school team, you will not practise hard.
(c) Unless you practise
hard, you will lose your place in the school team.
(d) Unless you practise
hard, you will not lose your place in the school team.
8. The top shelf is so
high that my younger sister cannot reach it.
(Use: 'too')
(a) The top shelf is too
high that my younger sister cannot reach it.
(b) The top shelf is too
high for my younger sister to reach it.
(c) The top shelf was too
high for my younger sister to reach it.
(d) The top shelf is too
high for my younger sister to reach.
Answers:
5.i.
(1) ached
(2) flooded
(3) made
(4) dreamed
(5) to keep
(6) faced
(7) remained
(8) to provide
ii.
(a) down
(b) within
(c) over
(d) at
(e) down
(f) from
(g) out
iii.
1. (a) Conversations must be
respectful and polite.
2. (c) As soon as it began
to rain, we took cover.
3. (b) The class monitor
told us neither to litter nor to make a noise.
4. (d) In spite of being a
billionaire, Mr. Wells is unhappy.
iv.
1. (d) The teacher asked
Chandni why she had not brought her book that day.
2. (a) The hut was razed
to the ground by the fire.
3. (b) Hardly had the band
started playing when the audience rose to its feet.
4. (a) Although Anjana's
parents want her to pursue engineering, she wants to become a pilot.
5. (b) Very few Indian
authors writing in English are as good as Amitav Ghosh.
6. (a) Despite having
worked late into the night, Joanna could not submit her assignment on time.
7. (c) Unless you practise
hard, you will lose your place in the school team.
8. (d) The top shelf is
too high for my younger sister to reach.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 9
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
Rehmat,
the Kabuliwala, ……….. (0) (walk) down the bustling streets
of
Kolkata.
Answer
(0) walked
He
clearly ………. (1) (remember) the dusty roads of his homeland. The memories of
his daughter, Amina …………. (2) (dance) in his mind, ………. (3) (fill) him with
longing and sadness. He ………….. (4) (miss) her innocent laughter and the warmth
of her embrace. Each step he ………. (5) (take) in the unfamiliar city reminded
him of the simplicity of life in Kabul. Despite the challenges of ………. (6)
(adapt) to a new culture, Rehmat …………. (7) (remain) hopeful that one day he ……….
(8) (return) home and reunite with his beloved daughter.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
(a)
The car battery has run ………..; it needs to be replaced.
(b)
Siddhant is extremely anxious ………. Sohail's health.
(c)
Please bear ……….. me; I am a little unwell today.
(d)
These customs prevail ………… the Santhal tribes.
(e)
I hope he will prevail ………… his opponent in the chess tournament.
(f)
Venkatesh ran ……….. his teacher at the theatre last Sunday.
(g)
The angry mob broke ………… the police cordon.
(h)
Children's Day was celebrated ………….. much gusto last year.
(iii) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and, but or so. Choose the correct option. [4]
1.
Lim is going through hard times. Still she is hopeful.
(a)
As Lim is going through hard times, she is hopeful.
(b)
Lim is going through hard times but she is hopeful.
(c)
Despite going through hard times, Lim is hopeful.
(d)
Despite of going through hard times, Lim is hopeful.
2.
Nadeem is a good student. He scored full marks in Home Science.
(a)
Nadeem is a good student because he scored full marks in Home Science.
(b)
Even though Nadeem scored full marks in Home Science, he is a good student.
(c)
In spite of being a good student, Nadeem scored full marks in Home Science.
(d)
Nadeem is a good student who scored full marks in Home Science.
3.
Do not spend too much time on your mobile. Do not stay up late into the night.
(a)
Either spend too much time on your mobile or stay up late into the night.
(b)
Spend too much time on your mobile as well as stay up late into the night.
(c)
Neither spend too much time on your mobile nor stay up late into the night.
(d)
Do not spend too much time on your mobile and stay up late into the night.
4.
Jayanto wanted to revisit Bundi. He had lived there during his childhood.
(a)
As Jayanto wanted to revisit Bundi, he lived there during his childhood.
(b)
Jayanto wanted to revisit Bundi but he had lived there during his childhood.
(c)
Jayanto wanted to revisit Bundi although he had lived there during his
childhood.
(d)
Jayanto wanted to revisit Bundi where he had lived during his childhood.
(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence.
1.
The sky is so cloudy that only the evening star can be seen.
(Use:
‘none’)
(a)
The sky is so cloudy that none only the evening star can be seen.
(b)
The sky is so cloudy that none but the evening star can be seen.
(c)
The sky is cloudy and so only the evening star can be seen.
(d)
The sky is so cloudy that none but the evening star cannot be seen.
2.
We are going to watch a film this evening.
(End
with a question tag.)
(a)
We are going to watch a film this evening, weren't we?
(b)
We are going to watch a film this evening, aren't we?
(c)
We aren't going to watch a film this evening, are we?
(d)
Are we going to watch a film this evening?
3.
Ravi is so stubborn that he will not accept rejection.
(Use:
'too')
(a)
Ravi is too stubborn that he will not accept rejection.
(b)
Ravi is too stubborn not to accept rejection.
(c)
Ravi is so stubborn to accept rejection
(d)
Ravi is too stubborn to accept rejection.
4.
I would rather read a book than go for a picnic.
(Use:
'prefer')
(a)
I would prefer to read a book than go for a picnic.
(b)
I would prefer reading a book to going for a picnic.
(c)
I would rather prefer reading a book than go for a picnic.
(d)
I would rather go for a picnic than read a book.
5.
Tanya is the most compassionate girl I have met.
(Begin:
No other...)
(a)
No other girl I have met is compassionate than Tanya.
(b)
No other girl I have met is as compassionate as Tanya.
(c)
No girl I have met is as compassionate as Tanya.
(d)
No other girl I have met is as kind as Tanya.
6.
'Please come early tomorrow, the teacher said to the students.
(Begin:
The teacher...)
(a)
The teacher requested the students to come early tomorrow.
(b)
The teacher requested the students to come early the following day.
(c)
The teacher ordered the students to come early the following day.
(d)
The students were requested by the teacher to come early the following day.
7.
Winnie is giving me a smart new haircut.
(Begin:
I...)
(a)
I was being given a smart new haircut by Winnie.
(b)
I am being given a smart new haircut by Winnie.
(c)
I was being given a smart new haircut by Winnie.
(d)
Winnie is being given a smart new haircut by me.
8.
Remove the ferns from the terrace or else they will get burnt in the Sun.
(Begin:
If...)
(a)
If you do not remove the ferns from the terrace, they will get burnt in the
Sun.
(b)
Unless you remove the ferns from the terrace, they will get burnt in the Sun.
(c)
If you had not removed the ferns from the terrace, they would have got burnt in
the Sun.
(d)
If you remove the ferns from the terrace, they will get burnt in the Sun.
5.i.
(1)
remembered
(2)
danced
(3)
filling
(4)
missed
(5)
took
(6)
adapting
(7)
remained
(8)
would return
ii.
(a)
out
(b)
about
(c)
with
(d)
among
(e)
over
(f)
past/to
(g)
through
(h)
with
iii.
1.
(c) Despite going through hard times, Lim is hopeful.
2.
(d) Nadeem is a good student who scored full marks in Home Science.
3.
(c) Neither spend too much time on your mobile nor stay up late into the night.
4.
(d) Jayanto wanted to revisit Bundi where he had lived during his childhood.
iv.
1.
(b) The sky is so cloudy that none but the evening star can be seen.
2.
(b) We are going to watch a film this evening, aren't we?
3.
(d) Ravi is too stubborn to accept rejection.
4.
(b) I would prefer reading a book to going for a picnic.
5.
(b) No other girl I have met is as compassionate as Tanya.
6.
(b) The teacher requested the students to come early the following day.
7.
(b) I am being given a smart new haircut by Winnie.
8.
(a) If you do not remove the ferns from the terrace, they will get burnt in the
Sun.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 10
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
Ramnaresh was a poor farmer who ……. (0) (live) lived in a small village.
Answer: (0) lived
Every day, he ….. (1) (work) hard in his fields, ……….. (2) (hope) for a better future for his family. One scorching summer, a terrible drought ……… (3) (strike) the village, and the crops, ……….. (4) (wither) away. The villagers ………. (5) (be) desperate for water, but their wells …….. (6) (run) dry. Ramnaresh, determined to help his fellow villagers, decided ………. (7) (dig) a new well. With sweat ……… (8) (pour) down his brow, Ramnaresh toiled day and night, digging deeper and deeper into the parched earth.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a)
A well-known businessman has been convicted ……… evading taxes.
(b)
The elderly lady in my neighbourhood was forced to part ……… her dog because she
was too old to look after him.
(c)
I was taken ………. at his rudeness.
(d)
Shaan's obsession ………. online gaming has alienated him from his friends.
(e)
The siblings are fighting ……… their ancestral property.
(f)
Nivedita is answerable …………. the company management for all
decisions
taken.
(g)
Namrata has an affinity …………. poetry.
(h) My friends stood ……………… me during my hour of need.
(iii) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and, but or so. Choose the correct option. [4]
1.
Mr. Krishnan left for his morning walk. Immediately it began to rain.
(a)
No sooner Mr. Krishnan left for his morning walk than it began to rain.
(b)
No sooner had Mr. Krishnan left for his morning walk than it began to rain.
(c)
No sooner than Mr. Krishnan leave for his morning walk, it began to rain
(d) No sooner did it begin to rain than Mr. Krishnan leave for his morning walk.
2.
My sister wants to cook an elaborate meal. I want to go out and eat.
(a)
My sister wants to cook an elaborate meal but I want to go out and eat.
(b)
My sister wants to cook an elaborate meal because I want to go out and eat.
(c)
My sister wants to cook an elaborate meal whereas I want to go out and eat.
(d) My sister wants to go out and eat whereas I want to cook an elaborate meal.
3.
Anshu put in a lot of effort. He could not get past the first round.
(a)
Despite Anshu put in a lot of effort, he could not get past the first round.
(b)
Despite of Anshu putting in a lot of effort, he could not get past the first
round.
(c)
Anshu put in a lot of effort but he could not get past the first round.
(d) Despite putting in a lot of effort, Anshu could not get past the first round.
4.
Deepthi is very happy with her new job. Her colleagues are very supportive.
(a)
Deepthi is very happy with her new job because her colleagues are very
supportive.
(b)
As Deepthi is very happy with her new job, her colleagues are very supportive.
(c) Deepthi is very happy with her new job so
her colleagues are very supportive.
(d) Although Deepthi is not very happy with her new job, her colleagues are very supportive.
(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence. [8]
1.
As soon as I learned that I had cleared my entrance exam, I called up my mother
(Begin:
Hardly...)
(a)
Hardly did I learned that I had cleared my entrance exam, I called up my
mother.
(b)
Hardly did I learn that I had cleared my entrance exam than I called up my
mother.
(c)
Hardly did I learn that I had cleared my entrance exam when I called up my
mother.
(d)
Scarcely did I learn that I had cleared my entrance exam when I called up my
mother.
2.
Sayan said to Gaurav, "Let's play a game of chess at my place on Sunday.”
(Begin.
Sayan suggested….)
(a)
Sayan suggested Gaurav to play a game of chess at my place on Sunday.
(b)
Sayan suggested that Gaurav and he play a game of chess at his place on Sunday.
(c)
Sayan suggested Gaurav to play a game of chess at his place on Sunday.
(d)
Sayan said Gaurav to play a game of chess at his place on Sunday.
3.
An NGO is setting up a primary school in the village.
(Begin:
A primary school...)
(a)
A primary school is been set up in the village by an NGO.
(b)
A school is being set up in the village by an NGO.
(c)
A primary school has been set up in the village by an NGO.
(d)
A primary school is being set up in the village by an NGO.
4.
Due to cyclonic weather conditions, flights have not been able to take off.
(Use.
'prevented')
(a)
Cyclonic weather conditions have prevented flights from taking off.
(b)
Cyclonic weather conditions have prevented flights to take off.
(c)
Cyclonic weather conditions prevented flights from taking off.
(d)
Cyclonic weather conditions have not allowed flights to take off.
5.
You have read the latest book by Divakaruni.
(End
with a question tag.)
(a)
You have read the latest book by Divakaruni, hadn't you?
(b)
You hand she latest book by Divakaruni, didn't you?
(c)
You have read the latest book by Divakaruni, haven't you?
(d)
You have not read the latest book by Divakaruni, have you?
6.
Sanjukta is both diligent and sincere in her approach to studies.
(Begin:
Besides...)
(a)
Besides Sanjukta is diligent, she is sincere in her approach to studies.
(b)
Besides being diligent, Sanjukta is sincere in her approach to studies.
(c)
Besides being diligent, Sanjukta is also sincere in her approach to studies.
(d)
Apart from being diligent, Sanjukta is sincere in her approach to studies.
7.
Shakespeare is studied all over the world even today because his plays are
still relevant.
(Begin:
Being...)
(a)
Being still relevant, Shakespeare's plays are studied all over the world even
today.
(b)
Being still relevant, Shakespeare's plays were studied all over the world even
today.
(c)
Being evenly relevant, Shakespeare's plays are still studied all over the
world.
(d)
Being irrelevant, Shakespeare's plays are not studied all over the world.
8.
Only Sameer is capable of such mischief.
(Begin:
None...)
(a)
No one is capable of such mischief other than Sameer.
(b)
None but Sameer is capable of such mischief.
(c)
None but Sameer is incapable of such mischief.
(d)
None but Sameer is being capable of such mischief.
Answers:
5.
i.
(1)
worked, (2) hoping, (3) struck, (4) withered, (5) were, (6) had run,
(7)
to dig, (8) pouring
ii.
(a)
of, (b) with, (c) aback, (d) with, (e) over, (f) to, (g) with, (h) by
iii.
1.
(b) No sooner had Mr. Krishnan left for his morning walk than it began to rain.
2.
(c) My sister wants to cook an elaborate meal whereas I want to go out and eat.
3.
(d) Despite putting in a lot of effort, Anshu could not get past the first
round.
4.
(a) Deepthi is very happy with her new job because her colleagues are very
supportive.
iv.
1.
(e) Hardly had I learn that I had cleared my entrance exam when I called up my
mother.
2.
(e) Sayan suggested to Gaurav and they should play a game of chess at his place
on Sunday.
3.
(d) A primary school is being set up in the village by an NGO.
4.
(a) Cyclonic weather conditions have prevented flights from taking off.
5.
(c) You have read the latest book by Divakaruni, haven't you?
6.
(c) Besides being diligent, Sanjukta is also sincere in her approach to
studies.
7.
(a) Being still relevant, Shakespeare's plays are studied all over the world
even today.
8.
(b) None but Sameer is capable of such mischief.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 11
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the
word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank
space. [4]
Example:
Madame
Loisel _ (0) (live) in a modest apartment with her husband who worked as a
clerk.
Answer:
(0) lived
Despite
their humble means, Madame Loisel dreamt of a luxurious lifestyle …… (1) (fill)
with expensive dresses and lavish parties. One evening, her husband came home
with an invitation to a ball. Overjoyed at the opportunity of ……. (2) (mingle)
with high society, Madame Loisel …….. (3) (borrow) a stunning necklace from her
friend.
At
the ball, Madame Loisel was the belle (beauty) of the ball, ……. (4) (captivate)
everyone with her beauty and charm. However, tragedy ……. (5) (strike) when she
realised that she ……. (6) (lose) the borrowed necklace. Frantic with despair,
the Loisels spent their life savings ………. (7) (replace) the necklace, …….. (8)
(plunge) them into poverty.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a)
My uncle is old but has an extraordinary zest ……… life.
(b)
Clothed ……… a purple dress for her birthday party, my little sister looked like
a princess out of a Disney film.
(c)
Akshay is so adept …….. baking that he is thinking of opening a patisserie.
(d)
Afflicted ……… rheumatism, the old man hobbles (limps/ staggers) around with a
stick.
(e)
Deprived ………. love, the dog became hostile towards all.
(f)
Unexpectedly, the witnesses turned ………. the defendant in court.
(g)
This sort of arrogance is alien ……….. Nehal's character.
(h)
I have not met Mehek ……….. she left school.
(iii) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and, but or so. Choose the correct option. [4]
1.
I do not drink tea. I do not drink coffee.
(a)
I do not drink tea and I do not drink coffee.
(b)
Neither do I drink tea nor coffee.
(c)
I drink tea as well as coffee.
(d)
Neither I drink tea nor coffee.
2.
It is past bedtime. The children should go to sleep.
(a)
As it is past bedtime, the children should go to sleep.
(b)
It is past bedtime so the children should go to sleep.
(c)
Having being past bedtime, the children should go to sleep.
(d)
As it is not past bedtime, the children should not go to sleep.
3.
The school prefect (monitor/ captain) told the students to maintain silence.
They started talking.
(a)
As the school prefect told the students to maintain silence, they started
talking.
(b)
The school prefect told the students to maintain silence though they started
talking.
(c)
The school prefect told the students to maintain silence but they started
talking.
(d)
Although the school prefect had told the students to maintain silence, they
started talking.
4.
Our cat has a mind of her own. She sits on Grandma's chair.
(a)
Although our cat has a mind of her own, she sits on Grandma's chair.
(b)
Our cat has a mind of her own while she sits on Grandma's chair.
(c)
Having a mind of her own, our cat sits on Grandma's chair.
(d)
Our cat has a mind of her own and so she sits on Grandma's chair.
(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence. [8]
1.
Sanjana is committed to community service.
(End
with a question tag)
(a)
Sanjana is committed to community service, wasn't she?
(b)
Sanjana is committed to community service, is she?
(c)
Sanjana is committed to community service, isn't she?
(d)
Is Sanjana committed to community service?
2.
My grandfather has planted petunias along the pathway.
(Begin:
Petunias...)
(a)
Petunias are being planted along the pathway by my grandfather.
(b)
Petunias have been planted along the pathway by my grandfather.
(c)
Have petunias been planted along the pathway by my grandfather?
(d)
Petunias have not been planted along the pathway by my grandfather.
3.
The policeman said to the little girl, “Tell your parents to file a report
about your missing dog.”
(Begin:
The policeman advised...)
(a)
The policeman advised the little girl to file a report about her missing dog.
(b)
The policeman advised the little girl to file a report about their missing dog.
(c)
The policeman told the little girl to tell her parents to file a report about
her missing dog.
(d)
The policeman advised the little girl to tell her parents to file a report
about her missing dog.
4.
Aparna is one of the most versatile girls in this class.
(Begin:
Very few...)
(a)
Very few girl in this class is as versatile as Aparna.
(b)
Very few girls in this class are as versatile as Aparna.
(c)
Fewer girls in this class are as versatile as Aparna.
(d)
Very few girls in this class are not as versatile as Aparna.
5.
If the heatwave does not abate, schools will close early for the summer break.
(Begin:
Unless...)
(a)
Unless the heatwave abates, schools will close early for the summer break.
(b)
Unless the heatwave does not abate, schools will close early for the summer
break.
(c)
Unless the heatwave abates, schools will not close early for the summer break.
(d)
Until the heatwave abates, schools will close early for the summer break.
6.
Srija prefers reading a book to watching television.
(Begin:
Srija would rather...)
(a)
Srija would rather read a book to watching television.
(b)
Srija would rather prefer reading a book than watching television.
(c)
Srija would rather read a book than watch television.
(d)
Srija would rather watch television than read a book.
7.
Adrita is very honest and kind.
(Begin:
Not only...)
(a)
Not only she is very honest but also kind.
(b)
Not only is she very honest but also kind.
(c)
Not only is Adrita very honest but also kind.
(d)
None but Adrita is honest and kind.
8.
Although Jaspreet had memorised her part well, she forgot some lines.
(Begin:
In spite...)
(a)
In spite memorising her part well, Jaspreet forgot some lines.
(b)
In spite Jaspreet memorising her part well, she forgot some lines.
(c)
Despite memorising her part well, Jaspreet forgot some lines.
(d)
In spite of memorising her part well, Jaspreet forgot some lines.
Answers:
5. (i)
(1)
filled
(2) mingling
(3) borrowed
(4) captivating
(5) struck
(6) had lost
(7) to replace
(8) plunging
(ii)
(a)
for
(b)
in
(c)
at
(d)
with
(e)
of
(f)
against
(g)
to
(h)
since
(iii)
1.
(b) Neither do I drink tea nor coffee.
2.
(a) As it is past bedtime, the children should go to sleep.
Or,
(b) It is past bedtime, so the children should go to sleep.
3.
(c) The school prefect told the students to maintain silence, but they started
talking.
4.
(c) Having a mind of her own, our cat sits on Grandma's chair.
(iv)
1.
(c) Sanjana is committed to community service, isn't she?
2.
(b) Petunias have been planted along the pathway by my grandfather.
3.
(d) The policeman advised the little girl to tell her parents to file a report
about her missing dog.
4.
(b) Very few girls in this class are as versatile as Aparna.
5.
(a) Unless the heatwave abates, schools will close early for the summer break.
6.
(c) Srija would rather read a book than watch television.
7.
(c) Not only is Adrita very honest but also kind.
8.
(d) In spite of memorising her part well, Jaspreet forgot some lines.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 12
Fill in each of the
numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not
copy the passage but write in correct serial order the word or phrase
appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
Ramu …… (0) (be) a poor
tailor living in a small village.
Answer: (0) was
Every day, he ……… (1) (stitch) clothes for the wealthy people in the nearby town, ……… (2) (hope) to earn enough ……. (3) (support) his family. One day, while rummaging through a pile of discarded garments, Ramu …… (4) (find) an old overcoat. Although tattered and worn, it was warmer than anything he …… (5) (own).
With determination, Ramu set to work, ……… (6) (repair) the overcoat with scraps of cloth he ……. (7) (collect) over the years. As he sewed, he dreamed of the day when he ……. (8) (wear) it proudly through the streets of the town.
(ii) Fill in the
blanks with appropriate words. [4]
(a) Daria's obsession with
her phone has driven …….. all her friends.
(b) My mother has no taste
……….. pop music.
(c) Ali is capable of
seeing ……… people's motives.
(d) The investigating
agency is looking ………… the corruption case.
(e) Meena has been cleared
……….. all blame.
(f) The boxer was knocked ………….
in the final round of his match.
(g) I congratulated him ……….
his clearing the entrance examinations.
(h) This new building towers ………. all other buildings in the neighbourhood.
(iii) Join the
following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and, but or so.
Choose the correct option.
1. Cricket is a popular
sport. Football is a popular sport.
(a) Cricket and football
are popular sports.
(b) Besides cricket,
football is also a popular sport.
(c) Besides cricket,
football is a popular sport.
(d) Beside cricket is a popular sport, football is a popular sport.
2. The new IPL season has
begun. Millions are glued to their television sets.
(a) The new IPL season has
begun though millions are glued to their television sets.
(b) The new IPL season
having begun, millions are glued to their television sets.
(c) Though the new IPL
season has begun, millions are glued to their television sets.
(d) The new IPL season has
begun so millions are glued to their television sets.
3. These oranges are good.
Those apples are not so good.
(a) Those apples are not
as well as these oranges
(b) Those apples are as
good as these oranges
(c) These oranges are not
as good as those apples.
(d) Those apples are not
as good as these oranges.
4. Fight for your rights.
You will be mistaken for a coward.
(a) Unless you fight for
your rights, you will be mistaken for a coward.
(b) Unless you do not
fight for your rights, you will be mistaken for a coward.
(c) Unless you are
mistaken for a coward, you will not fight for your rights.
(d) Fight for your rights
and you will not be called a coward.
(iv) Choose the
correct option to rewrite the following according to the instructions given
after each sentence.
1. Soham is so weak that
he will not be able write his exam.
(Use: 'too')
(a) Soham is too weak that
he will not be able to write his exam.
(b) Soham is so weak to be
able to write his exam.
(c) Soham is too weak to
be able to write his exam.
(d) Soham is not too weak
to be able to write his exam.
2. Saharsh said to me,
'Will you join us for basketball practice today?"
(Begin: Saharsh asked
me...)
(a) Saharsh asked me if I
will join them for basketball practice today.
(b) Saharsh asked me if I
would join them for basketball practice that day.
(c) Saharsh enquired me if
I would join them for basketball practice that day.
(d) Saharsh asked me if I
had joined them for basketball practice yesterday.
3. Reema is an excellent
debater and orator.
(Begin: Besides...)
(a) Besides Reema is an
excellent debater, she is an excellent orator.
(b) Besides being an
excellent debater, she is an excellent orator.
(c) Besides being an
excellent debater, Reema is also an excellent orator.
(d) Besides being an
excellent debater, Reema is an excellent orator.
4. The Little Prince is
one of the most remarkable fables I have ever read.
(Begin: Very few...)
(a) Very few fables that I
have ever read is as remarkable as The Little Prince.
(b) Very few fables that I
have ever read are most remarkable than The Little Prince.
(c) Very few fables that I
have ever read are as remarkable as The Little Prince.
(d) No other fable that I
have ever read is as remarkable as The Little Prince.
5. My mother told me that
you are doing an internship this summer.
(Begin: I...)
(a) I was told that you
are doing an internship this summer.
(b) I was told by my
mother that you are doing an internship this summer.
(c) I was told by my
mother that you are not doing an internship this summer.
(d) I am told that you are
doing an internship this summer.
6. Who told you to follow
this method while baking a cake?
(Begin: By whom....)
(a) By whom you were told
to follow this method while baking a cake?
(b) By whom were you said
to follow this method while baking a cake?
(c) By who were you told
to follow this method while baking a cake?
(d) By whom were you told
to follow this method while baking a cake?
7. I have not met Ms.
Mendes for ages.
(Begin: It...)
(a) It has been ages
before I have met Ms. Mendes.
(b) It has been ages since
I met Ms. Mendes.
(c) It has been years
since I met Ms. Mendes.
(d) It has been ages since
I have not met Ms. Mendes.
8. You should complete
your History project tonight.
(End with a question tag.)
(a) You should complete
your History project tonight, mustn't you?
(b) You should complete
your History project tonight, shouldn't you?
(c) You should complete
your History project tonight, should you?
(d) Should you complete
your History project tonight?
Answers:
5.(i)
1. stitched, 2. Hoping, 3.
to support, 4. Found, 5. Owned, 6. repairing
7. had collected, 8. would/could
wear
5.(ii)
(a) away, (b) for, (c) of,
(d) into, (e) of, (f) down, (g) on, (h) above
5.(iii)
1. (c) Besides cricket, football
is a popular sport.
2. (b) The new IPL season
having begun, millions are glued to their television sets.
3. (d) Those apples are
not as good as these oranges.
4. (a) Unless you fight
for your rights, you will be mistaken for a coward.
5.(iv)
1. (c) Soham is too weak
to be able to write his exam.
2. (b) Saharsh asked me if
I would join them for basketball practice that day.
3. (d) Besides being an
excellent debater, Reema is an excellent orator.
4. (c) Very few fables
that I have ever read are as remarkable as The Little Prince.
5. (b) I was told by my
mother that you are doing an internship this summer.
6. (d) By whom were you
told to follow this method while baking a cake?
7. (b) It has been ages
since I met Ms. Mendes.
8. (b) You should complete
your History project tonight, shouldn't you?
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 13
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
Example:
A man in the surging crowd ……… (0) (hear) his groan
and liftedhim up in his arms.
Answer: (0) heard
‘How did you get here, child? Whose baby ………. (1)
(be) you?’ the man ……
(2) (ask) as he ……..(3) (steer) clear ofthe mass.
The child ………..(4) (weep) more bitterly than ever
now and only cried, "I ……. (5) (want) my mother, I want my father."
The man ……… (6) (try) ……… (7) (soothe) him by ………… (8)
(take) him up to the roundabout.
Answers:
(1) are
(2) asked
(3) steered
(4) wept
(5) want
(6) tried
(7) to soothe
(8) taking
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate
words. [4]
(a) The young entrepreneur is boastful …………..the
wealth he has accumulated.
(b) Have faith …… yourself and put in your best
efforts.
(c) Our English teacher touched ………. the early life
of the author before starting with the lesson.
(d) The small shopkeeper in the neighbourhood deals
fairly ……… his customers.
(e) Seeing the antics of the tiny pup, I burst ……….
laughter.
(f) You should save regularly to provide ……… a rainy
day.
(g) Quoting ………… the law book, the young lawyer made
quite an impression in court.
(h) Zohran's extravagance has made him run ……….
debts.
Answers:
(a) of (b) in (c) upon (d) with (e) out in (f) for
(g) from (h) into
(iii) Join the following sentences to
make one complete sentence without using and, but or so Choose the correct
option. [4]
1. We stayed at the Mount Guest House. It was recommended
to us by Aunt Leela.
(a) We stayed at the Mount Guest House though it was
recommended to us by Aunt Leela.
(b) The Mount Guest House was recommended to us by
Aunt Leela so we stayed there.
(c) We stayed at the Mount Guest House which was recommended
to us by Aunt Leela.
(d) Although we stayed at the Mount Guest House, it
was recommended to us by Aunt Leela.
2. Alex snatched his sister's toy from her. She
started crying immediately.
(a) No sooner than Alex snatched his sister's toy
from her, she started crying.
(b) No sooner had Alex snatched his sister's toy
from her than she started crying.
(c) No sooner did Alex snatched his sister's toy
from her than she started crying.
(d) No sooner did Alex snatch his sister's toy from
her than she started crying immediately.
3. Simran saw a rainbow in the sky. She was happy.
(a) Having seen a rainbow in the sky made Simran
happy.
(b) Having seeing a rainbow in the sky made Simran
happy.
(c) Simran saw a rainbow in the sky and she was
happy.
(d) Having been happy, Simran saw a rainbow in the
sky.
4. I went over the composition I had written. I
wanted to ensure there were no errors.
(a) I wanted to ensure there were no errors in the
composition I had written so I went over it.
(b) I went over the composition I had written so
that to ensure there were no errors.
(c) Though I went over the composition I had written,
I wanted to ensure there were no errors.
(d) I went over the composition I had written to
ensure there were no errors.
Answers:
1.(c) We stayed at the Mount Guest House which was
recommended to us by Aunt Leela.
2. (b) No sooner had Alex snatched his sister's toy
from her than she started crying.
3. (e) Having seen a rainbow in the sky Simran was happy.
4. (d) I went over the composition I had written to
ensure there were no errors.
(iv) Choose the correct option to
rewrite the following according to the instructions given after each sentence.
[8]
1. I have always dreamt of visiting Egypt.
(Begin: It...)
(a) It has
always been my dream to visit Egypt.
(b) It was
always my dream to visit Egypt.
(c) It has always been my dream of visiting Egypt.
(d) Visiting Egypt has always been my dream.
2. Mrs. Dasgupta could not take classes as she had
been ill.
(Begin: Having...)
(a) Having being ill, Mrs. Dasgupta could not take
classes.
(b) Having been ill, Mrs. Dasgupta could not take
classes.
(c) Having illness, Mrs. Dasgupta could not take
classes.
(d) Mrs. Dasgupta could not take classes on account
of being ill.
3. If I do not meditate in the morning. I feel
restless throughout the day.
(Begin: Unless...)
(a) Unless I do not meditate in the morning, I feel
restless throughout the day.
(b) Unless I meditate in the morning, I feel calm
throughout the day.
(c) Until I meditate in the morning, I feel restless
throughout the day.
(d) Unless I meditate in the morning, I feel
restless throughout the day
4. The school has prescribed a new reader for the
primary classes.
(Begin. A new reader...)
(a) A new reader had been prescribed for the primary
classes by the school.
(b) A new reader have been prescribed for the
primary classes by the school.
(c) A new reader has been prescribed for the primary
classes by the school.
(d) A reader has been prescribed for the primary
classes by the school.
5. No other rose in my garden is as beautiful as
this one.
(Begin: This...)
(a) This rose is not as beautiful as the other roses
in my garden.
(b) This is the most beautiful rose in my garden.
(c) This is not the most beautiful rose in my
garden.
(d) Few roses in my garden are as beautiful as this
one.
6. Be careful about your purse so that you do not
lose it.
(Use: 'lest)
(a) Be careful about your purse lest you lose it.
(b) Be careful about your purse lest you will lose
it.
(c) Be careful about your purse lest you may lose
it.
(d) Be careful about your purse because you might
lose it.
7. Mother said to me, “If you want to visit grandma
tomorrow, you will have to finish your work.”
(Begin: Mother told me...)
(a) Mother told me that if I want to visit grandma
tomorrow, I will have to finish my work.
(b) Mother told me that if I had wanted to visit
grandma yesterday, I should have finished my work.
(c) Mother said me that if I wanted to visit grandma
the following day, I would have to finish my work.
(d) Mother told me that if I wanted to visit grandma
the following day, I would have to finish my work.
8. As soon as I lit the candle, the electricity
supply was restored.
(Begin: Hardly...)
(a) Hardly I lit the
candle when the electricity supply was restored.
(b) Hardly did I light the candle when the
electricity supply was restored.
(c) Hardly did I light the candle than the
electricity supply was restored.
(d) Hardly was the electricity supply restored when
I lit the candle.
Answers:
1. (a) It has always been my dream to visit Egypt.
2. (b) Having been ill, Mrs. Dasgupta could not take
classes.
3. (d) Unless I meditate in the morning, I feel
restless throughout the day.
4. (c) A new reader has been prescribed for the
primary classes by the school.
5. (b) This is the most beautiful rose in my garden.
6. (e) Be careful about your purse lest you should lose
it.
7. (e) Mother told me if I wanted to visit grandma
the next day, I would have to finish my work.
8. (e) Hardly had I lighted the candle when the
electricity supply was restored.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 14
Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the
correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage but write
in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.[4]
Example:
It ……(0) (be) a lesson to me not to be too clever in
judging bycircumstances.
Answer: (0) was
As Gortsby …….(1) (retrace) his steps past the seat
where the little drama ……
(2) (take) place, he …… (3) (see) an elderly
gentleman ……..(4) (poke) and ……. (5) (peer) beneath it and all around it and………
(6) (recognise) his earlier fellow occupant.
“……….you……… (7) (lose) anything, Sir?" he ……. (8)
(ask).
‘Yes Sir, a cake of soap.’
answers:
(1) retraced
(2) took (3) saw (4) poking (5) peering (6) recognised (7) Have,lost (8) asked
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate
words.
(a) Sanjeev has been searching ……..his pen drive
since morning.
(b) Aditi is so tall that she towers ………. everyone
else in the class.
(c) Cybersecurity experts warn us ……… the dangers of
cyberbullying.
(d) Malini's extravagant ways have landed her ………..financial
trouble.
(e) Rachel took it ………. herself to design the
costumes for the musical.
(f) My friend, Dia, has stood ……….me through my most
difficult times.
(g) Panchali presided …….. the Interact Club
meeting.
(h) Mr. Sen has now recovered ……… his prolonged
illness.
Answers
(a)for, (b)over (c) about (d) in (e)upon (f)by (g)over
(h) from
(iii)Join the following sentences to
make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. Choose the correct
option.[4]
1. Roy seemed like a snob. He turned out to be just
shy.
(a) Roy seemed like a snob but he turned out to be
just shy.
(b) Roy seemed like a snob though he turned out to
be just shy.
(c) Although Roy seemed like a snob, he turned out
to be just shy.
(d) Although Roy did not seem like a snob, he turned
out to be just shy.
2. The play will start at 6:00 pm. Please reach the
theatre by 5:30 p.m.
(a) Although the play will start at 6:00 p.m., you
must not reach the theatre at 5.30 p.m.
(b) The play will start at 6:00 pm, so please reach
the theatre by 5:30 pm.
(c) The play will starts at 6:00 p.m., so please
reach the theatre by 5:30 pm.
(d) As the play will start at 6:00 p.m., please
reach the theatre by 5:30 p.m.
3. I will lend you my headphones. You must promise
to take care of it.
(a) I will not lend you my headphones if you promise
to take care of it.
(b) I will lend you my headphones if you promise to
take care of it.
(c) I will lend you my headphones if you must
promise to take care of it.
(d) 1 will lend you my headphones but you must
promise to take care of it.
4. Swami opened his English reader .Immediately, he
started yawning.
(a) As soon as Swami opened his English reader, he
started yawning.
(b) Swami opened his English reader and immediately
started yawning.
(c) As soon as Swami opened his English reader,
immediately, he started yawning.
(d) As soon as Swami started yawning, he opened his
English reader.
Answers:
1. (c) Although Roy seemed like a snob, he turned
out to be just shy.
2. (d) As the play will start at 6:00 p.m., please
reach the theatre by 5:30 p.m.
3. (d) I will lend you my headphones, but you must
promise to take care of it.
4. (a) As soon as Swami opened his English reader,
he started yawning.
(iv) Choose the correct option to
rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence.[8]
1. If you do not cut down on your screen time, you
will ruin your eyes.
(Begin: Unless...)
(a) Unless you do not cut down on your screen time,
you will ruin your eyes.
(b) Unless you cut down on your screen time, you
will ruin your eyes.
(c) Unless you ruin your eyes, you will not cut down
on your screen time.
(d) Until you cut down on your screen time, you will
ruin your eyes.
2. The Captain won the toss and elected to bowl.
(Begin: Having...)
(a) Having been won the toss, the Captain elected to
bowl.
(b) Having elected to bowl, the Captain won the
toss.
(c) Having won the toss, the Captain elected to
bowl.
(d) Winning the toss, the Captain elected to bowl.
3. I will help you bake the cake but you must clean
up afterwards.
(Begin: Only...)
(a) Only if you clean up afterwards, will I help you
bake the cake.
(b) Only if you clean up afterwards, I will help you
bake the cake.
(c) Only if I help you bake the cake, will you clean
up.
(d) If you clean up afterwards, I will help you bake
the cake.
4. It is so warm today that we cannot go out.
(Use: 'too')
(a) It is too warm that we cannot go out today.
(b) It is very warm to go out today.
(c) It is not too warm for us to go out today.
(d) It is too warm for us to go out today.
5. Palak said to Shafaq, 'Should we start practising
the choreography this afternoon?"
(Begin. Palak asked.)
(a) Palak asked Shafaq if they should start
practising the choreography that afternoon.
(b) Palak asked Shafaq if we should start practising
the choreography this afternoon.
(c) Palak told Shafaq that they should start
practising the choreography that afternoon.
(d) Palak asked Shafaq to start practising the
choreography that afternoon.
6. Mother is using my laptop today.
(Begin. My laptop)
(a) My laptop was being used by Mother today.
(b) My laptop is being used by Mother today\
(c) My laptop is not being used by Mother today.
(d) My laptop is been used by Mother today.
7 Although the cafe was very expensive, I did not
like the food.
(Begin: Despite)
(a) Despite of the cafe being very expensive, I did
not like the food.
(b) Despite not liking the food, the cafe was very
expensive
(c) Despite the cafe being expensive, I did not like
the food
(d) In spite of the cafe being expensive, I did not
like the food.
8. I was overjoyed at Grandma's surprise visit.
(Use: joy)
(a) 1 was in joy at Grandma's surprise visit.
(b) I was joyous at Grandma's surprise visit.
(c) I am in joy at Grandma's surprise visit.
(d) I was filled with joy at Grandma's surprise
visit.
Answers:
1. (b) Unless you cut down on your screen time, you
will ruin your eyes.
2. (c) Having won the toss, the Captain elected to
bowl.
3. (a) Only if you clean up afterwards, I willhelp
you bake the cake.
4. (d) It is too warm for us to go out today.
5. (a) Palak asked Shafaq if they should start
practising the choreography that afternoon.
6. (b) My laptop is being used by Mother today.
7. (c) Despite the cafe being expensive, I did not
like the food.
8. (d) I was filled with joy at Grandma's surprise
visit.
Question answers of Grammar Practice Paper: 15
Question 5
(1) Fill in each of the numbered blanks
with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy the passage
but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank
space.[4]
Example:
The banker, spoilt and frivolous, with millions
beyond his reckoning. (0) at the bet.
Answer: (0) was delighted
At supper he ……(1) (make) fun of the young man, and
said “Think better of it, young man, while there ……..(2) (be) still time. To me
two million is a trifle, but you ……….(3) (lose) three or four of the best years
of your life. I say three or four, because you ………not……. (4) (stay) longer. Do
not forget either, you unhappy man, that voluntary confinement is a great deal
harder to bear than compulsory. The thought that you ……..(5) (have) the right …………(6)
(step) out in liberty at any moment ……….. (7) (poison) your whole existence in
prison. I ……….. (8) (be) sorry for you.”
Answers:
(1) made, (2) is, (3) will lose, (4) cannot stay, (5)
have, (6) to step, (7) will, (8) am
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate
words.
(a) Prasoon was instrumental ………..getting me a job.
(b) We were soaked………. the skin in the sudden
downpour.
(c) I cannot bear to part ………..my old pair of jeans.
(d) The teacher has been waiting ………. you in the
library.
(e) The tiny bud has bloomed ………. a beautiful peach
rose.
(f) The phone battery has run ………… and needs to be
replaced.
(g) Unfortunately, my old friend has turned ………… me.
(h) My garden has lately been visited ………… bees and
butterflies.
Answers:a.in, b. to, c. with,
d. for, e. into, f. out, g. against, h. by
(iii) Join the following sentences to
make one complete sentence without using and, but or so. Choose the correct
option. [4]
1. Do not forget to carry your registration card. Do
not forget to carry your stationery case.
(a) Neither you should forget to carry your
registration card nor your stationery case.
(b) Neither should you forget to carry your
registration card nor your stationery case.
(c) Neither should you forget to carry your
registration card or your stationery case.
(d) Either you should forget to carry your
registration card or your stationery case.
2. Sukhbir's idea is good. Ravinder's is better.
(a) Sukhbir's idea is good but Ravinder's is better.
(b) Sukhbir's idea is as best as Ravinder's.
(c) Sukhbir's idea is better than Ravinder's.
(d) Sukhbir's idea is not as good as Ravinder's.
3. Be careful of messages from unknown numbers. You
might get cheated.
(a) Unless you are not careful of messages from
unknown numbers, you might get cheated.
(b) Be careful of messages from unknown numbers so
that you do not get cheated.
(c) Unless you are careful of messages from unknown
numbers, you might get cheated.
(d) Even if you are careful of messages from unknown
numbers, you will still get cheated.
4. Brenda should apply at this university. Their
faculty is excellent.
(a) As Brenda should apply at this university, their
faculty is excellent.
(b) Brenda should apply at this university as their
faculty is excellent.
(c) Brenda should not apply at this university as
their faculty is excellent.
(d) Brenda should applied at this university as
their faculty is excellent.
Answers:
1. (b) Neither should you forget to carry your
registration card nor your stationery case.
2. (d) Sukhbir's idea is not as good as Ravinder's.
3. (c) Unless you are careful of messages from
unknown numbers, you might get cheated.
4. (b) Brenda should apply at this university as
their faculty is excellent.
(iv) Choose the correct option to
rewrite the following according to the instructions given after each sentence.[8]
1. No sooner had I left home than the package
arrived.
(Begin: As soon as….)
(a) As soon as I leave home, the package arrives.
(b) As soon as I left home, the package arrived.
(c) As soon as I left home than the package arrived.
(d) As soon as the package arrived, I left home.
2. The police are looking into the forgery case.
(Begin: The forgery case...)
(a) The forgery case was looked into by the police.
(b) The forgery case are being looked into by the
police.
(c) The forgery case is being looked into by the
police.
(d) The forgery is being looked into by the police.
3. Gregory is good at basketball and academics.
(Begin: Notonly…..)
(a) Not only is Gegory good at basketball but also academics.
(b) Not only Gergory is good at basketball but also
academics.
(c) Not only is Gregory poor at basketball but also
academics.
(d) Gregory is good at basketball as well as
academics.
4. How calm the sea looks tonight!
(Begin Thesea…..)
(a) The sea looked calm tonight.
(b) The sea looks very calm tonight.
(c)Isn't the sea looking calm tonight?
(d) The sea looks calm tonight, is it?
5. Dad said to me. “Let's bake a cake for Mom's
birthday tomorrow.”
(Begin: Dad suggested...)
(a) Dad suggested me to bake a cake for Mom's
birthday the following day.
(b) Dad suggested that we bake a cake for Mom's
birthdaytomorrow.
(c) Dad told me that we would bake a cake for Mom's
birthday the following day.
(d) Dad suggested that we bake a cake for Mom's
birthday the following day.
6. This fountain pen is the finest I have ever
written with.
(Begin: No other....)
(a) No other fountain pen I have ever written with
are as fine as this one.
(b) No other fountain pen I have ever written with
is as fine as this one.
(c) No other fountain pen I have ever written with
is as finest as this one.
(d) No fountain pen I have ever written with is more
finer than this one.
7. We should all watch this Charlie Chaplin film.
(End with a question tag.)
(a) We should all watch this Charlie Chaplin film,
shouldn't we?
(b) We should all watch this Charlie Chaplin film,
should we?
(c) Should we all watch this Charlie Chaplin film?
(d) We should all watch this Charlie Chaplin film,
mustn't we?
8. If Prabhu had been driving carefully, he would
not have met with an accident.
(Begin: Had……….)
(a) Had Prabhu driven carefully, he would have met
with an accident.
(b) Had Prabhu not been driving carefully, he would
have met with an accident.
(c) Had Prabhu been driving carefully, he would not
have met with an accident.
(d) Prabhu had not been driving carefully, so he met
with an accident.
Answers:
1. (b) As soon as I left home, the package arrived.
2. (c) The forgery case is being looked into by the
police.
3. (a) Not only is Gegory good at basketball but
also academics.
4. (b) The sea looks very calm tonight.
5. (d) Dad suggested that we should bake a cake for
Mom's birthday the following day.
6. (b) No other fountain pen I have ever written
with is as fine as this one.
7. (a) We should all watch this Charlie Chaplin
film, shouldn't we?
8. (c) Had Prabhu been driving carefully, he would
not have met with an accident.
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