Make Negative

1 The boy could bear the strain of the journey.

2. She submitted her work in time.

3. She was prepared for her exam.

4. Kavita scored an A grade.

5. Raj is present every single day.

6. The flight took off on time.

7. The soldiers were willing to fight.

8. The book is too long to be read in a day.

9. Few people understand the importance of time.

10. Children hardly get time to play.

11. His family failed to be present for the occasion.

12. Life is full of challenges.

13. You must be regular in your walks.

14. Avoid eating oily food.

15. Watch meaningful films.

Make affirmative

1. I did not complete my work. .

2. The little girl did not listen to her brother.

3. The farmers could not grow crops in the absence of rain.

4. Do not walk along the road.

5. We did not wait for our friends and went on.

6. People do not like to work hard.

7. He did not receive a call from his boss.

8. She cannot digest heavy food.

9. The old lady does not talk much.

10. He never sleeps before ten.

11. She is not pleased with anything.

12. Do not forget to post the letter.

13. There were not many doctors present in the hospital.

Make Assertive

1. Do teenagers obey their parents?

2. Does a man work when he is not motivated?

3. Does a man feel secure when war breaks out?

4. Can a man be wise without experience?

5. Is your teacher responsible for your marks?

Make Exclamatory

1. It is a wonderful book.

2. The view from the mountain is fascinating.

3. There is clear water in the lake.

4. Students work very hard for the board exams.

5. The answer to this question is very long.

Make Interrogative

1. Children never understand the value of money.

2. The moon is shrinking.

3. A forest offers many blessings to man.

4. He sold his car.

Change to no sooner than

1. As soon as we write our answers we will go home.

2. As soon as we reach we will inform you.

3. As soon as he applies, he finds out the details.

4. As soon as the child tore the paper, he threw it out of the window.

5. As soon as he eats, he drinks water.

6. As soon as he ate, he belched.

7. As soon as he spoke there was applause.

8. As soon as she bought the shirt he wore it. .

9. As soon as he wore the pant, he stood before the mirror.

10. As soon as she brought the cake, we ate it.

11. As soon as he, was ready, he called me.

12. As soon as the result is out, I will let you know.

13. As soon as there is need, people are called.

14. As soon as Sujata had left, the postman arrived.

15. As soon as I have finished my work, I will help you.

Use unless

1. If it rains open your umbrella.

2. If you study well you will succeed.

3. If you read you will be aware of things around you.

4. If you do not study you will fail.

5. If he does not come early he will miss the train.

6. If you do not attend the class you will be black listed.

7. If you do not speak clearly you will not be chosen.

8. If he does not run fast his name will not be in the list.

9. If it does not rain the crops will not grow well.

Use if not

1. Unless you hurry you will be late.

2. Unless there is a holiday you will have to work.

3. Unless there are reelections the same government will continue.

4. Unless it rains heavily the traffic will not be disrupted.

5. Unless I am invited I will not attend the party.

6. Unless there is need I will not call you.

Degree of Comparison

1. No other college is as old as Wilson.

2. Akbar was the greatest of Mughal rulers.

3. The Ganga plain is more fertile than any other region in India.

4. Few other characters in detective fiction are as popular as Sherlock Holmes.

5. The Nile is one of the longest rivers in the world.

6. The rose is more beautiful than most other flowers.

7. No other state is as great as Maharashtra.

8. Rain forests are thicker than any other forests in the world.

9. Gandhiji was the most popular leader of the masses.

10.Traffic in Mumbai is more organized than the traffic in Kolkata.

Change the Infinitives into Gerunds

1. To live and to die are a part of human philosophy.

2. Proteins help in the maintenance of the body. (Rewrite as gerund)

3. I like to swim in the sea.

4. To dance is the most enjoyable exercise.

5. You should develop your listening skills (use infinitive form)

6. The development of stamina is essential (use infinitive)

Modal Auxiliary

1. He might do it later. (Certainty)

2. We must study regularly. (advice)

3. The laws will break out. (Uncertainty)

4. I would like to leave early. (permission)

5. You might get your results tomorrow (certainty)

6. It is necessary for you to visit your grandparents. (Obligation)

7. I am able to modulate my voice (ability)

8. Frame a sentence using the auxiliary of Advice telling your younger brother to keep good company

9. Frame a sentence using the auxiliary of permission.

10. Frame a sentence using the auxiliary of certainty.

Rewrite Using Noun form of the underlined word.

1. You should first pay for the goods you ordered.

2. The experiences changed their thinking.

3. People were relieved when the chief guest arrived.

4. It's necessary to maintain a machine properly.

5. The number of vehicles on the road has increased.

6. If you prepare thoroughly we will succeed.

7. It's wise to act promptly.

8. Use your time fully.

9. Exercise strengthens the body.

10. If you divide your work you will complete it.

11. He always decides wisely.

12. What so you wish for.

13. The artist decided to join a new group.

14. He chooses his clothes sensibly.

15. The hostility between the two countries causes war.

Rewrite using Verb

1. The man's residence is in Dadar.

2. There is a remarkable difference between the paintings of that artist.

3. Bring simplicity into your life.

4. What is the meaning of this story?

5. What was the cause of the disagreement between the two groups?

6. The end of the story was unexpected.

7. The effect of pollution on health is slow but sure.

8. There should be more clarity in your presentation.

9. Timely submission of your work will please your teachers.

10. Refusal to do extra work put the man into trouble.

Change the Voice

1. People of the world speak many languages.

2. Agriculture provides livelihood.

3. The social worker takes great interest in the problems of the people.

4. The police caught the thief red handed.

5. The inspector beat the men who cheated the tourists.

6. Jack fetched a pail of water

7. Little Jack Horner ate his Christmas pie.

8. The spider scared Ms.Muffet.

9. The Kings men put Humpty Dumpty together.

10. The Golden Goose laid five eggs.

Change the voice

1. Ten air-hostesses were trained by the company.

2. Seeds were sown by the farmer's children.

3. A new model of the air craft was flown by the Pilot.

4. A film is being produced a film for the annual.

5. Software has been developed by her to produce Sudoku puzzles.

6. She will have given her HSC examinations by 2012 March.

7. How rote learning ruins a man has been shown by the movie three idiots.

8. Our military base had been bombarded last year.

9. The wall will be built by the labourers within a week.

10. People wear new clothes during festivals.

Change the following to Simple Sentences

1. He finished the exercise and put away his books.

2. Not only did his father give him money but his mother did too.

3. I reached early but I did not get the tickets.

4. He tried hard but he did not succeed.

5. It is a major problem and it needs to be solved.

6. It was this house that Jack built.

7. An apple is a fruit which ensures your good health.

8. People who live in glass houses must not throw stones.

9. John Wilson was the educationist who founded our college.

10. We hope that better times will come.

Change the following into complex sentences

1. This is an imaginative poem.

2. Can you tell me the time of his arrival?

3. There is a restaurant serving lobsters.

4. He sold his brother's house.

5. This is the birthplace of Buddha.

6. Tell me your plans.

7. The lights went off so we stopped studying.

8. She searched for the flock of sheep but couldn't find them.

9. You finish your work and then you can go.

10. She is sixteen years old and yet she is an accomplished singer.

11. You must wear you identity card and then you can enter college.

Change to compound

12. It's an imaginary story.

13. She fell down while getting into the bus.

14. Tom and Jerry are delightful cartoon characters.

15. I slept without studying.

16. Dieting was the cause of her weight loss.

17. In Bombay there is a school that I love.

18. Sachin who is a reputed athlete is also a batsman.

19. If you do not act well you not be selected.

20. The bag I had bought was stolen.

21. As I have sprained my ankle I cannot visit you.

Frame Wh questions to get the underlined words as answers.

1. Wilson College is situated near the Arabian sea

2. Mr Shetty lead the Indian cricketers

3. They wrote the exam in room number 306

4. Daily change in temperature affects weather

5. Students took up the science stream to become engineers

6. Children like chocolates

7. India won its freedom in 1947

8. The world games will be held next year

9. Lata Mangeshkar sings melodiously

Question tag

1. She works hard even on holidays.

2. She spun a yarn.

3. They paid homage to the martyrs.

4. She does not buy vegetables daily.

5. I haven't and idea who you are.

6. You don't look like a ghost

7. College is fun.

8. Science could be made very interesting.

9. She will bring her sister along.

10. We are proud to be Indians.

Direct to indirect

1. I will never see your face said the lady to the girl.

2. You must watch the movie aliens the teacher said to the class.
3. We buy cloth material at the whole sale market the tailor told the man.

4. This is a topic which I started yesterday.

5. He said to me I have often told you not to play with fire.

6. Did you visit the Taj Mahal asked the History teacher.

Indirect to direct

1. He said that he was glad to be there that evening.

2. He asked me what I was doing.

3. He asked me how my father was.

4. The doctor advised the patient to take care of his health or it would increase his problems.

5. She would even ring up to find out if I was feeling good.

6. I begin to worry whether your backache has surfaced again.

Identify the Type of Tenses

Go through the sentences provided below and identify the type of tenses.

1. Damon drinks coffee every morning.

2. The boy got up late and missed the bus.

3. My mother goes to pray in the temple.

4. The team is playing very well.

5. The school will be closing for winter break.

6. Leonard graduated from college last year.

7. The baby has eaten all the chips.

8. Have you read Pride and Prejudice?

9. The train has just left the station.

10. The sick child has been sleeping for three hours.

11. They have known each other for a long time.

12. Sam was going to school.

13. When I went there, Bucky was playing video games.

14. The workers have been working on the building for a long time.

15. Penny had done her homework when her parents came back.

16. Mr Arnold had been writing his last book for four months.

17. I will move to Delhi soon.

18. Mr Samuel will be staying in New York next week.

19. Beverly will have left before you arrive to see her.

20. Mr Peter will have been teaching for twelve years next month.

Go through the sentences and change their tenses as directed.

1. The boy speaks the truth. (Present Continuous Tense)

2. Mr Cooper has spoken about Dinosaurs. (Present Perfect Continuous Tense)

3. The boat sailed yesterday. (Simple Present Tense)

4. Amy went to school yesterday. ( Future Continuous Tense)

5. The baby cried for hours. (Present Perfect Continuous Tense)

6. Robert ate all the cookies. (Present Perfect Tense)

7. I have finished my assignment. (Past Perfect Tense)

8. Mr Bert had taught for five years. (Past Perfect Continuous Tense).

9. Dev saw the Prime Minister yesterday. (Future Continuous Tense)

10. Priya shall finish her stitching by then. (Future Perfect Tense)

11. The students will have gone far .(Simple Future Tense)

12. She plays the piano very well (Simple Past Tense)

13. He cooked well .(Past Continuous Tense)

Fill in the Blanks with the Appropriate Articles

Use ‘an’ or ‘a’ or ‘the’ as and when required.

1. Sheldon is ___ honest man.

 2. King Arthur was ___ just king.

3. ____ lion let go of ___ mouse.

4. I have fixed ___ appointment with ___ doctor.

5. Will you take ___ picture of us?

6. I broke ___ vase my brother brought.

7. My mother has ___ polka-dotted umbrella.

8. The team organised __ friendly match with ___ Presidents of both ___ countries.

9. We had __ mulberry tree in the garden.

10. ___ Eiffel Tower lights up at night.

11. ___ huge building turned to dust due to __ earthquake.

12. ___ famous band Beatles is coming to Texas tomorrow.

13. Charles Babbage is considered as ___ father of computers.

14. __ famous poem Ode to a Nightingale is written by __ Romantic poet John Keats.

15. __ Pacific Ocean is one of __ five oceans of __ world.

16. __ painter drew __ life-sized portrait of Mrs Mary Poppins.

17. My son is ___ apple of my eye.

18. ___ history professor who taught us is retiring today.

19. ___ oranges I brought are very sour.

20. Sharon will take __ train from __ next stop.

A) Complete the exercise with appropriate prepositions.

1. Nice meet you.

2. Don’t be late school.

3. Are you the new student Portugal?

 4. Are you a teacher this school?

5-6. Jessica is vacation. She is Italy now.

7. What is this called English?

8. Look the flowers.

9. Adam's birthday is July.

10. Don’t run the classroom.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

1. Compare your answers ___ your partner.

2. This key holder is very___ special me.

3. Apples and peaches are ___the same box.

4. Write ___ me soon.

5. Have you got a piece___ paper?

6. What’s the calculator for? It is__ my exam.

7. I’m tall ___ black hair and brown eyes.

 8. We have a house ___ a big backyard.

9. I come___ a big family.

10. Match the pictures___ the names.

11. Is your house ___ the country?

12. Guess what I have___ my hand?

13. I have two color pens. What ___ you?

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:

1.The little dog blinked ____ the lights.

2.The conductor walked _____ the pavement.

3.The Pekinese party was passing _______ every stage.

4.____ some parts ____ our country, there are frequent reports ______ Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).

5.They were believed to be space ships carrying aliens _______ other planets.

6.People have given evidence _______ support of their observations.

7.They had seen unusual objects flying ______ the sky.

8.A farmer returned ________ the market.

9.He cannot leave the goat alone ________ the cabbage.

10.The enemy was _____ the gate.

11.Things did not spread instantly _______ the whole nation.

12.It is the story ____ a young girl.

13.She joined school _______ an American town.

14.The children _______ the school found her different.

15.There are many people who have prejudices _______ others _____ the basis of social, economic, racial, and ethnic
differences.

16.He was born ______ 8 January 1942, exactly 300 years __________ Galileo died.

17.She sprinkled sugar and cinnamon _____ the apples.

18.Joey had gone bicycling up Shingle Hill ______ Chet Pudge.

19.She skipped ________ the house, ______ the gate, and climbed _______ the fat old hitching post in front.

20.She looked up the New Dollar Street and down the New Dollar Street _____ a sign of Joey or Rufus.

21.These germinate ______ the fields _______ the first rain.

22.She went home ______ several hundred seedling trees.

23.These techniques developed ______ the women became extremely helpful.

24.The festival begins _______ the mud walls _____ the home painted.

25.Women gather _____ the courtyard, cleaning the seeds _______ the husks and chatting ______ each other.

26.He would use this opportunity to tell them ________ the advantages of shifting _______ Delhi.

27._________ festive gatherings, the women went to town ________ the food; outside catering was unheard of.

28.Teatime was special ______ our home.

29.The journey of Araku Coffee from a livelihood initiative ______ the Naandi Foundation, to a globally appreciated
product, has been in the making for over a decade.

30.A walk _________ the rope bridge leads to the sixty-four acre island of Nisargadhama.

31.The journey to the Valley of Flowers begins about 16 km _____________ Joshimath.

32.________ the past few years, thousands of visitors have ‘discovered’ this idyll.

33.Intelligence is accompanied _______ human affection and compassion.

34.Father Gilligan was overworked and extremely tired as he kept attending ______ the sick.

35.A flock ________ wild geese passed overhead.

36.It was wounded and fell just _____________ Siddhartha.

37.He lifted it, and he drew the arrow very carefully _________ its body.

38.The fascinating and world-famous Sanchi stupa is located ______ a hilltop in Sanchi town.

39.The original construction work of this stupa was supervised _____ Ashoka.

40.The Great stupa _____ Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures ____ India.

41.These events are explained ______ the Jataka tales.

 42.Our grief is different from those _______ you.

43.The ultimate cause lies ______ the human mind.

44.The discussion turned _______ a quarrel.

45.Anger is nothing but the absence of peace _______ oneself.

46.We express it either ______ being assertive or aggressive.

47.Realising your own shortcomings can become one of the greatest strengths of character _________ the years to
come.

48.There is a great deal ______ violence in the world.

49.Education is supposed to help you to go ______ all that.

50.Vanka raised his eyes _______ the dark windowpane.

Please do the following exercises for Prefix and Suffix .

1. Bangladesh is the most (a) —–(dense) populated country. This creates food problems (b)—–(education)
problems, (c)—–(employment) problems, medical problems, shelter problems (d)—–(environment) problem.
To check the (e)—–(normal) growth of the population, the topmost importance should be attached to the
education of the masses. Keeping the entire population (f)—–(educated) it would be (g)—–(possible) to
develop national (h)—–(aware) among them.

2. Smoking is (a)___(harm) for our health. It is also (b)___(cost). (c)___(smoke) should not smoke (d)___(public).
Smoking creates (e)___(pollute). Smoking causes many (f)___(curable) diseases. It causes (g)___(comfort) to others.
But there are many people who are (h)___(aware) of the harmful effect of smoking.

3. Every man does not have the same ability. It differs from man to man. (a)___ (educate) can develop one’s ability,
but yet the (b)___ (differ) remains. An educated man can do something that is (c)___ (possible) for an d)___
(educated) man. It is because education can (e)___ (able) him to do it. (f)___ (academy) education is not enough for
(g)___ (lighten) the mentality of man. But it is necessary for awarding certificates and (h)___ (measure) of knowledge