ICSE Grammar Practice — Set 3 & 4

ICSE Grammar Practice — Set 3

1.     Neither the manager nor the assistants ___ willing to change the schedule.

(Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.)

2.     You have completed the assignment, ___?

(Add a suitable question tag.)

3.     The teacher said to the boy, “You have been very careless.”

(Change into indirect speech.)

4.     Someone has damaged the school gate.

(Change into the passive voice.)

5.     He is too weak to carry the suitcase.

(Rewrite using ‘so…that’.)

6.     She is very intelligent. She can solve difficult problems.

(Join using ‘not only…but also’.)

7.     Unless you follow the instructions, you will make mistakes.

(Rewrite using ‘if’.)

8.     What a beautiful sight the waterfall presents!

(Change into an assertive sentence.)

9.     He is an extremely brave soldier.

(Change into an exclamatory sentence.)

10.  The captain, along with his teammates, ___ practising on the field.

(Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.)

11.  As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, the students became silent.

(Rewrite using ‘no sooner…than’.)

12.  Very few cities in India are as large as Mumbai.

(Rewrite using the superlative degree.)

13.  Riya is more careful than Tina.

(Rewrite using the positive degree.)

14.  He is honest. He is dependable.

(Join using ‘as well as’.)

15.  Nobody can deny that honesty is important.

(Change into a rhetorical question.)

16.  It is a very pleasant morning.

(Change into an exclamatory sentence.)

17.  The old man said to me, “Where do you live?”

(Change into indirect speech.)

18.  They will complete the work by Monday.

(Change into the passive voice.)

19.  He worked hard. He failed to secure the first position.

(Join using ‘although’.)

20.  If I had seen him, I would have informed him.

(Rewrite beginning with ‘Had’.)

21.  The word “diligent” means: (a) lazy (b) hardworking (c) careless (d) impatient.

 (Choose the correct option.)

22.  He is so foolish that he cannot understand the simple instructions.

(Rewrite using ‘too…to’.)

23.  She did not attend the function because she was unwell.

(Rewrite beginning with ‘As’.)

24.  You will obey the rules, ___?

(Add a suitable question tag.)

25.  Everyone admires a person who is sincere.

(Change into an interrogative sentence without changing the meaning.)

26.  He is a very kind man.

(Change into an exclamatory sentence.)

27.  The principal said to the students, “Do not make a noise.”

(Change into indirect speech.)

28.  The workers are constructing a new building.

(Change into the passive voice.)

29.  He was tired. He continued to work.

(Join using ‘in spite of’.)

30.  No other metal is as useful as iron.

(Rewrite using the superlative degree.)

31.  Of the two sisters, Anu is the more graceful.

(Rewrite using the positive degree.)

32.  He is poor. He is contented.

(Join without using ‘but’.)

33.  The boy was extremely frightened.

(Change into an exclamatory sentence.)

34.  We should respect our parents, ___?

(Add a suitable question tag.)

35.  “Please give me another chance,” the player said to the coach.

(Change into indirect speech.)

36.  Someone is cleaning the windows.

(Change into the passive voice.)

37.  He reached the station after the train had left.

(Rewrite using ‘before’.)

38.  If you do not hurry, you will miss the bus.

(Rewrite using ‘unless’.)

39.  He is too proud to apologise.

(Rewrite using ‘so…that’.)

40.  The word opposite in meaning to “scarce” is: (a) rare (b) plentiful (c) limited (d) insufficient.

(Choose the correct option.)

41.  She is beautiful. She is intelligent.

(Join using ‘both…and’.)

42.  He is not dishonest.

(Rewrite as an affirmative sentence without changing the meaning.)

43.  Everyone loves freedom.

(Rewrite as a negative sentence without changing the meaning.)

44.  What a foolish thing he has done!

(Change into an assertive sentence.)

45.  Is there anyone who does not want to succeed?

(Change into an assertive sentence.)

46.  The quality of the apples ___ excellent.

(Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.)

47.  He is one of the best singers in the school.

(Rewrite using the comparative degree.)

48.  Mount Everest is higher than any other peak in the world.

(Rewrite using the superlative degree.)

49.  Rahul is as strong as his brother.

(Rewrite using the comparative degree.)

50.  She went to the library. She wanted to prepare for the examination.

(Join using ‘so that’.)

51.  He missed the opportunity. He was careless.

(Join using ‘because’.)

52.  He completed the assignment and then submitted it.

(Rewrite using ‘after’.)

53.  She was ill. She attended the meeting.

(Join using ‘though’.)

54.  He was careless; therefore, he lost the documents.

(Join using ‘Since’.)

55.  The teacher praised the student for his honesty.

(Rewrite by changing the noun ‘honesty’ into another part of speech.)

56.  The child behaved in a foolish manner.

(Rewrite by changing ‘foolish’ into a noun.)

57.  She made a careful examination of the document.

(Rewrite by changing ‘careful’ into an adverb.)

58.  He spoke with confidence.

(Rewrite by changing the noun ‘confidence’ into an adverb.)

59.  The doctor gave me some useful (advice/advices).

(Choose the correct word.)

60.  Neither the principal nor the members of the committee ___ satisfied with the decision. (Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.)

ICSE GRAMMAR PRACTICE — SET 4

1. Neither the principal nor the teachers ______ willing to postpone the examination. (Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.)

2. The teacher said to Riya, “Why are you laughing?” (Change into Indirect Speech.)

3. The students have completed the project. (Change into Passive Voice.)

4. The old man entered the room. He sat near the window. (Join the sentences using “and”.)

5. The bag is too heavy for the little boy to carry. (Rewrite using “so…that”.)

6. You cannot succeed if you do not work hard. (Rewrite using “unless”.)

7. If they had informed me earlier, I would have helped them. (Rewrite using “Had”.)

8. Scarcely had the teacher entered the class when the bell rang. (Rewrite using “No sooner…than”.)

9. The patient recovered after the doctor had treated him. (Rewrite using “before”.)

10. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. (Change into the Comparative Degree.)

11. Anita is intelligent. Sunita is more intelligent. (Compare the two persons using the Comparative Degree.)

12. Rahul is taller than all the other boys in the team. (Change into the Superlative Degree.)

13. Kalidasa was among the greatest poets of India. (Rewrite using “one of the”.)

14. Very few cities in India are as crowded as Mumbai. (Rewrite using “No other”.)

15. Nobody informed you about the change, ______? (Add a suitable question tag.)

16. He is always punctual. (Change into the Negative form without changing the meaning.)

17. The flowers in the garden are very beautiful. (Change into an Exclamatory Sentence.)

18. Everyone loves freedom. (Change into an Interrogative Sentence without changing the meaning.)

19. Who does not wish to live a happy life? (Change into an Assertive Sentence.)

20. No one can deny that honesty is the best policy. (Change into a rhetorical question without changing its meaning.)

21. His success was due to his determination. (Rewrite by changing the noun “determination” into an adjective.)

22. The manager approved the proposal. The director approved the proposal. (Join using “both…and”.)

23. The child can read English. The child can write English. (Join using “not only…but also”.)

24. The principal addressed the teachers. The principal addressed the students. (Join using “as well as”.)

25. He was exhausted. He continued to work. (Join using “though”.)

26. The road was narrow. It was safe. (Join using “but”.)

27. We stayed indoors. It was raining heavily. (Join using “because”.)

28. The shop was closed. We returned home. (Join using “therefore”.)

29. He went to the bank. He wanted to deposit the money. (Join using “in order to”.)

30. He was ill. He attended the meeting. (Join using “despite”.)

31. The road was blocked. We arrived late. (Combine the sentences to express cause and result.)

32. She saved money. She wanted to buy a laptop. (Rewrite to express purpose using “so that”.)

33. He is rich. He is not generous. (Join the sentences to express contrast.)

34. Immediately after the match ended, the spectators left the stadium. (Rewrite using “as soon as”.)

35. Brief (Choose the word nearest in meaning.)
A) Long
B) Short
C) Difficult
D) Complete

36. Victory (Choose the word opposite in meaning.)
A) Success
B) Triumph
C) Defeat
D) Achievement

37. The medicine had a positive ______ on his health. (Choose the correct word.)
A) affect
B) effect
C) effort
D) affection

38. Everyone was present ______ Ravi. (Choose the correct word.)
A) accept
B) except
C) expect
D) aspect

39. Each of the players ______ given a certificate. (Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.)

40. Mother said to me, “Please switch off the fan.” (Change into Indirect Speech.)

41. The police arrested the thief yesterday. (Change into Passive Voice.)

42. The question is so difficult that I cannot answer it. (Rewrite using “too…to”.)

43. Unless you apologise, I shall not forgive you. (Rewrite using “if”.)

44. If I were the principal, I would introduce the new rule. (Rewrite using “Were”.)

45. No sooner did the rain stop than the children ran outside. (Rewrite using “Scarcely…when”.)

46. The guests left after they had dinner. (Rewrite using “before”.)

47. The Nile is longer than any other river in Africa. (Change into the Positive Degree.)

48. No other building in the city is as tall as this one. (Change into the Comparative Degree.)

49. Tagore was one of the greatest writers of India. (Rewrite using “very few”.)

50. Everyone respected the old teacher. (Change into the Negative form without changing the meaning.)

51. It is a very pleasant morning. (Change into an Exclamatory Sentence.)

52. No one can deny the value of time. (Change into an Interrogative Sentence without changing the meaning.)

53. Can anyone forget the sacrifices of our freedom fighters? (Change into an Assertive Sentence.)

54. It is impossible to measure the depth of a mother's love. (Rewrite as a rhetorical question.)

55. Her arrival caused great excitement among the students. (Rewrite by changing the noun “arrival” into a verb.)

56. The weather was extremely hot. The workers took frequent breaks. (Join using “as”.)

57. He forgot his umbrella. He got wet in the rain. (Join using “so”.)

58. She had very little experience. She completed the work successfully. (Join using “in spite of”.)

59. The teacher gave me some useful ______. (Choose the correct word.)
A) advices
B) advice
C) advise
D) advising

60. The principal ______ the students to obey the rules. (Choose the correct word.)
A) advised
B) adviced
C) advice
D) advising

61. The quality of these products ______ excellent. (Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.)

62. The captain said, “Let us practise for another hour.” (Change into Indirect Speech.)

63. They will announce the results tomorrow. (Change into Passive Voice.)

64. The old man was too weak to walk without support. (Rewrite using “so…that”.)

65. If you do not control your temper, you will regret it. (Rewrite using “unless”.)

66. If the driver had been careful, the accident would have been avoided. (Rewrite using “Had”.)

67. Scarcely had the examination begun when the fire alarm rang. (Rewrite using “No sooner…than”.)

68. The sun set before we reached the village. (Rewrite using “after”.)

69. Very few Indian scientists were as famous as C. V. Raman. (Change into the Superlative Degree.)

70. The Himalayas are among the highest mountain ranges in the world. (Rewrite using “one of the”.)

71. Let us go for a walk, ______? (Add a suitable question tag.)

72. Only the captain knew the secret. (Change into the Negative form without changing the meaning.)

73. She is a remarkably talented singer. (Change into an Exclamatory Sentence.)

74. The school has ______ several new rules this year. (Choose the correct word.)
A) adopted
B) adapted
C) adept
D) adoption

75. The teacher asked the students to ______ the instructions carefully. (Choose the correct word.)
A) follow
B) fallow
C) fellow
D) followed