GRAMMAR PRACTICE WORKSHEET

Choose the correct pair of correlative conjunctions to fill in the blank:

1.______ he neither liked the movie, ______ did he enjoy the book.
a) Either / or b) Not only / but also c) Both / and d) Neither / nor
2.______ did the team win the championship, ______ did they break several records.
a) Whether / or b) Both / and c) Not only / but also d) Neither / nor
3. ______ she studied diligently, ______ did she excel in her exams.
a) Both / and b) Either / or c) Neither / nor d) Whether / or
4. ______ we finish the project on time, ______ will we receive the bonus.
a) Whether / or b) Not only / but also c) Either / or d) Both / and
5. ______ she sings, ______ she dances.
a) Not only / but also b) Either / or c) Both / and d) Whether / or
6. He couldn't play basketball _____ he sprained his ankle.
a) although b) because c) unless d) while
7. They decided to go for a walk _____ the rain stopped.
a) if b) unless c) since d) once
8. Despite the extreme conditions ______ limited resources, the hiker's survival in the wilderness for ten
days showcased remarkable resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
a) and b) so c) yet d) but
9. The urbane gentleman, with his sophisticated demeanour _______ extensive knowledge of art and
culture, effortlessly navigated the diverse social circles of the cosmopolitan city, leaving a lasting impression
wherever he went.
a) and b) so c) yet d) and
10. Despite his intelligence and education, he turned into a fanatic, ardently advocating extreme views
_______ unwaveringly following ideologies, often to the detriment of rational discourse ________ open-
mindedness.
a) and, and b) and, but c) but, and d) but, but

Convert the following sentences from direct to indirect speech.

1. Direct: He said, “I am going to the park.” he said that he is going to the park
2. Direct: “I have completed my homework,” said Marie. Marie said that she had completed the homework
3. Direct: “It’s raining outside,” she said. she said that it is raining outside
4. Direct: “We will visit the church tomorrow,” they told us. they told us that they will visit church the nextday
5. Direct: “I love waffles,” he exclaimed. he exclaimed and said that he love waffles

Rewrite the following paragraph into indirect speech.

6. Direct: “I can’t come to the party,” Julia said. “I have a nail appointment. Andrew won’t be able to
make it either. He’s stuck in traffic. But we hope you all have a fantastic time.

Rewrite the following sentences in indirect speech.

• “Don’t you think it’s about time you apologized?” she said, her voice laced with disappointment.
• “The movie was fantastic,” she said.
• “I will be back soon,” he promised.
• “Have you seen my keys?” she asked.

Change the Voice.

1. The team won the championship after a thrilling final match.
2. The scientist discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean.
3. The artist painted a vibrant and captivating masterpiece.
4. The firefighters rescued the family from the burning building.
5. The author wrote a compelling novel that became a bestseller.
6. A delicious three-course meal was prepared for the guests by the chef.
7. The lesson was explained to the students with clarity by the teacher.
8. The building was completed ahead of schedule by the construction crew.
9. A new product was launched to meet customer demands by the company.
10. The world record in the 100-meter sprint was broken by the athlete.

Transform the following Simple sentences to Complex sentences.

1. He confessed his crime.
2. The P.M. expects everyone to do his duty.
3. He was too much excited to hear Hemant.

Transform the following Simple sentences to Compound sentences.

1. We must eat to live.
2. He is so poor to complain.
3. Having finished his exercises, he put away his books.

Transform the following Compound sentences to Complex sentences.

1. Do good and you will be happy.
2. I missed the train but managed to arrive on time.
3. He is young but he is very responsible.

Transform the following Complex sentences to Compound sentences.

1. The country has made huge progress but we still have a long way to go.
2. The battle has been won but the war isn’t over yet.
3. Leprosy is curable and everybody knows this.
4. He is a magician from Turkey and he has performed all over the world.

Fill in the blanks with the correct determiners:-

1. Can you pass me ____
somesalt, please?
2. any
I don’t have ____ idea why she left the party so early.
3. ____
the children are playing in the park.
4. She hasn’t got ____
the money left after buying the car.
5. ____
most of the students in the class passed the exam.
6. ____
an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
7. somenew shoes, but I can’t afford them right now.
I would like to buy ____
8. ____
the books on the shelf are covered in dust.
9. all water he could find because he was so thirsty.
He drank ____
10. They brought ____
their own snacks to the movie.

Choose the correct Preposition to fill in the blanks

1. Come and sit __________
beside me.
on
2. ___________ rice she had curry.
into
3. The frog jumped __________ the river.
4. He married _________ wealth.
5. I hesitate ____________
to trust him.
6. Cloth is sold ___________
into metre.
7. The Gateway _______
of India is a tourist attraction _________
in Mumbai.
for at
8. Seema leaves ________ school _________ 8 am.
9. My grandfather was born ______ in of
a small village _________ Tamil Nadu.
10. Ranjan has been absent __________
in school ___________
for last week.
Supply the correct preposition in the following:
1. Mr and Mrs Sharma stay ………….. at the seaside for a week.
in
2. I’d prefer to work ……………. a factory rather than a farm.
3. Ram Lai is a typist …………
in the New Courts.
in
4. He has got a post …………. the office …………. of a large steel works.
in
5. He has a job …………… the dockyard.
of
6. He is a lawyer ………… a small town.
7. He teaches English …………..in the High School.
in
8. Do you live …………… a glass house ?
9. He has gone to live …………… in Simla.
10. He told me that he lived ………..at 36 Royal Gardens.

Complete the sentences with the appropriate modal verb from the options provided.
1. If you want to pass the exam, you __________ (must/might) study regularly.
2. She __________ (could/must) have forgotten about the meeting since she is always punctual.
3. They __________ (may/can) not be able to attend the concert if they don’t finish their project on
time.
4. You __________ (should/mustn’t) speak to your elders in a disrespectful manner.
5. He __________ (might/can) come to the party if he finishes his work early.

Identify and correct any mistakes in these sentences regarding modal usage.
1. He can plays guitar very well. play
2. You mustn’t forget to bring your lunch tomorrow. shouldn't
3. May I borrow your book? can
4. She should studying for her exams right now. study
5. They might arrives late because of traffic. arrive

Completing Sentences with Non-Finite Verbs

1. I enjoy _______
reading (read) mystery novels.
2. _______
finished (finish) her chores, she sat down to relax.
flying (fly).
3. He is afraid of _______
studying
4. _______ (study) hard, she managed to score well in her exams.
5. The children were excited _______to go (go) to the amusement park.
singing (sing) beautifully.
6. She is known for _______
7. The dog started _______
barking (bark) at the stranger.
8. He stopped _______ (play) video games and started _______
playing studying (study).
9. I am planning _______
to visit (visit) my grandparents next week.
10. _______
its (be) a sunny day, we decided to go for a picnic.

Use appropriate adverbs of degree (a bit, a little, very, extremely or pretty) according to the context of
the sentences given below.
1. I am ..’… tired. But I will definitely try to come with you.
2. I am not able to make out the answer. It is……. confusing.
3. The boy found the girl ………………… ugly and disagreed to marry her.
4. The arrangements of the birthday party were ……. nice. One could not help, but appreciate them.
5. We can think of some other place. This one is…………boring
6. The paintings and carvings at Ajintha and Verul are………. beautiful.
7. The audience were……….. spell bound. They liked the speech…….. much.
8. He slowed down the speed ………………. that he might not meet with an accident.
9. This building is………. It look like a haunted place now.
10. She sings…….. She can try her hand at singing.

Write a letter to the President, Residents’ Welfare Association of your locality suggesting some measures
that could be taken for solving the problem of water scarcity and conserving water.

Write a letter to your friend narrating your experiences in a rescue operation.

Write a letter to the Editor of a magazine describing a dance performance you have seen or an art gallery
you have visited.

Complete the story in 150-200 words giving a suitable heading and moral.

“I stopped my scooter in front of an old and dilapidated building. A haggered, skinny old man with drooping
shoulders came towards me. “Don’t go in, Sir”, he whispered. “It is dangerous…”

A terrible famine broke out……… Rich men started, relief camps for food ……….long queues in front of the
camps……….. quite often the queues broken …………a little girl stood there patiently ………handsomely
rewarded

On behalf of Sanskaar Foundation, New Delhi, design a poster to build awareness among the public
about Road Safety

You are Karuna Kapoor, Secretary, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Draft a poster to build
awareness among the public to stop being cruel to animals.

A family that has recently moved into the apartment next to you habitually scatters garbage outside the
door leaving the floor area in a mess. In addition, the youngest child in the family has spoiled your main
door by scribbling on it with permanent markers. Write an e-mail to the secretary of the society
complaining about the family and request him to take immediate action.

You study in Golden Dale School and stay in a hostel. This year, you will not be able to visit your family
during vacations as the school has organised a 15-day trip to Sikkim. Write an e-mail to your family
informing them why you can’t visit them this summer and give them details about the trip.