PARTS OF SPEECH

1. NOUN: A noun is a word used as the name of a person, place or thing.

Examples: Akbar was a great king.
The rose smells sweet.
His courage won him honour.
The word thing includes
1. All objects that we see, hear, taste, touch or smell and
2. Something that we can think of, but cannot perceive by the senses.
2. PRONOUN: A pronoun is a word used instead of a noun.
Examples: Mohan is absent because he is ill.
Sita is a beautiful girl. She lives with her husband.
3. ADJECTIVE: An adjective is a word used to qualify a noun or pronoun.
Examples: He is rich.
He is a brave boy.
There are twenty boys in this class.
4. VERB: A verb is a word that expresses feeling, action or existence.
Examples: The girl wrote a letter to her mother.
Kolkata is a big city.
You feel sad.
5. ADVERB: An adverb is a word used to qualify a verb, an adjective or another
adverb.
Examples: He walks slowly.
He is a very good player.
He ran very fast.
6. PREPOSITION: A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to show
its relation with the other words of the sentence.
Examples: The book is on the table.
The cat is under the table.
Mohan is fond of music.
7. CONJUNCTION: A conjunction is a word which joins two or more than two
words, phrases, clauses or sentences.
Examples: Vina and Sweta went to market.
I went to see him but he was not there.
 Mukesh gave me a book and an inkpot.
8. INTERJECTION: An interjection is a word which expresses some sudden
feeling.
Examples: Hurrah! We have won the match.
Alas! She is dead.
PHRASE: A phrase is a group of words, which makes sense, but not complete
sense.

Examples: The sun rises in the East.

He has a chain of gold.

CLAUSE: A clause is a group of words that forms part of a sentence, and has a
subject and a predicate of its own.
Example: They rested when evening came.
PREDICATE: It is a part of a sentence containing a finite verb that makes a
statement about the subject of a verb.
Example: John went home. ( Here went home is a predicate )
CHAPTER -1

NOUN

Spot the errors in the following sentences:

1. I know that(a)/ these furnitures are(b)/ for sale(c)/No error(d)

2. A six years old child(a)/ won (b)/the first prize(c)/No error(d)
3. Do not(a)/ find faults(b)/ with others(c)/No error(d)
4. Mohan has(a)/ broken(b) /his spectacle(c)/No error(d)
5. You will be surprised to see that(a)/ his hairs are(b) /black(c)/No error(d)
6. All his(a) /son-in-laws are (b)/very intelligent(c)/No error(d)
7. What(a)/ are(b) /the news?(c)/No error(d)
8. My trouser is(a)/ new(b) /and clean(c)/No error(d)
9. She(a)/ gave me(b)/ many advices(c)/ No error(d)
10. The sister of Mohan(a)/is very good(b) /at cooking(c)/No error(d)
11. Sarita went(a)/ to the town(b) /on feet(c)/No error(d)
12. My(a)/ scissor is(b)/ blunt(c)/No error(d)
13. This baby(a)/ is(b)/ three year old(c)/No error(d)
14. Ramesh has(a)/ gone to(b)/ buy fruits(c)/No error(d)
15. The police(a)/ has arrested(b)/ the thief(c)/No error(d)
16. The sceneries of Shimla are(a)/ very(b) /charming(c)/No error
17. Govind(a) /gave me(b)/ a five rupees note(c)/No error(d)
18. The cattles)a) /are grazing(b)/ in the field(c)/ No error(d)
19. This house(a)/ is built of(b) /bricks and stones(c)/No error(d)
20. The hunter(a)/ killed (b)/three deers(c)/ No error(d)
21. These news are(a) /neither true(b)/ nor convincing(c)/No error(d)
22. Geeta is(a) /my cousin sister(b)/She is a good player(c)/No error(d)
23. They found(a) /the sheeps(b)/ grazing in the valley(c)/No error(d)
24. Mathematics(a)/ are a(b) /difficult subject(c)/No error(d)
25. They have(a) /sent us(b)/ many informations(c)/No error(d)
26. The gentry(a)/ of the town(b) /has been invited(c)/No error(d)
27. Daughters-in-law(a)/ should respect(b)/ their mother-in-laws(c)/No error(d)
28. Suraj went(a)/ to buy(b)/ vegetable(c)/No error(d)
29. Alm was(a) /given to(b)/ the poor(c)/No error(d)
30. The machineries are(a)/ not functioning(b)/ properly(c)/No error(d)
31. This chair's leg(a)/ is old(b) /and broken(c)/No error(d)
32. Politics are(a)/a dirty(b)/ game(c)/No error(d)
33. Shipla found(a) /two long hair(b)/ in her food(c)/No error(d)
34. Jasbir(a)/ gave me(b)/ a ten thousands rupees(c)/No error(d)
35. She took(a)/ pain over(b)/ her work(c)/No error(d)
36. The wages of(a)/ sin are(b)/ death(c)/No error(d)
37. Hundred of innocent people(a)/ were killed(b) /in the war(c)/No error(d)
38. Your(a)/ scissor needs(b) /sharpening(c)/No error(d)
39. Sohan bought(a)/ three dozens eggs (b)/from the shop(c)/No error(d)
40. The girl's hostel(a)/ has been(b)/ closed(c)/No error(d)
41. The weather of Shimla(a)/ is good(b)/ for health(c)/No error(d)
42. The road(a) /was closed(b)/ for repair(c)/No error(d)
43. They caught(a)/ many fishes(b) /in the pond(c)/No error(d)
44. The fleet were(a)/ destroyed(b)/ by the enemy(c)/No error(d)
45. The summons were(a)/ served by(b) /a bailiff(c)/No error(d)
46. Mohan and Sohan's(a)/ shops(b)/ are in the main market(c)/No error(d)
47. Mohan's and Sohan's(a) /shop(b) /is in the main market(c)/No error(d)
48. "Lives of the Poets"(a)/ are written(b)/ by Dr. Samuel Johnson(c)/No
error(d)
49. They enjoyed(a) /their summer(b) /vacations(c)/No error(d)
50. The judge(a) /passed order(b)/ for his release(c)/No error(d)
51. Pankaj ran(a)/ a two miles(b)/ race yesterday(c)/No error(d)
52. She is sad(a)/ because she has(b)/ no issues(c)/No error(d)
53. He applied the break(a)/ to stop the scooter(b)/ and averted the
accident(c)/No error(d)
54. One of(a) /the student(b)/ solved the question(c)/No error(d)
CHAPTER - 2

PRONOUN

Spot the errors in the following sentences:

1. He is older than me,(a)/ yet he always(b)/ seeks my advice(c)/No error(d)

2. None of the students(a)/ are able to answer the questions(b)/ as each of
them is busy idling away the time(c)/No error(d)
3. Who is(a)/ there?(b)/ It is I(d)/No error (d)
4. They resigned to(a)/ the will(b)/ of God(c)/No error(d)
5. He is such a person(a)/ whom you can(b)/ never trust(c)/No error (d)
6. It is only the teacher(a)/ who can shape(b) /the future of his
students(c)/No error(d)
7. It is only Mohan(a)/ who failed(b) /to turn up(c)/No error (d)
8. Each of the students(a)/ have done their(b)/ home work(c)/No error(d)
9. Let we(a) /all solve(b)/ this problem(c)/No error (d)
10. I enjoyed a lot(a) /during my(b)/ trip to Agra(c)/No error(d)
11. Let he and I(a)/do it(b) /in the evening(c)/No error(d)
12. Those who absent from(a)/ the meeting(b) /will repent(c)/No error(d)
13. Neither of(a)/ these two boys(b)/ are going to pass(c)/No error(d)
14. I, you and he(a) /should attend(b) /the meeting(c)/No error(d)
15. I and you(a) /will help(b)/ the poor(c)/ No error(d)
16. You, he and I(a)/ broke the rules(b)/ of this game(c)/No error(d)
17. One always tries(a)/ to hide(b)/ his own faults(c)/No error(d)
18. He has studied(a) /neither of(b)/ these ten books(c)/No error(d)
19. These two(a)/ brothers love(b)/ one another(c)/No error(d)
20. These four(a) /brothers love(b) /each other(c)/No error(d)
21. She is one of those girls(a)/ who never waste(b)/ her time(c)/No error(d)
22. This(a) /is(b) /mine book(c)/No error(d)
23. This is the same person(a)/ who I saw(b) /in the balcony(c)/No error(d)
24. We enjoyed much(a)/at(b)/ the party(c)/No error(d)
25. You should avail of(a)/this opportunity(b)/in your company(c)/No error(d)
26. Let Rekha(a) /and(b)/ I try(c)/No error(d)
27. It was me(a) /who opened(b)/ the door(c)/No error(d)
28. If I were him(a), /I would not(b)/ punish her(c)/No error(d)
29. None but I(a) /was present(b) /there(c)/No error(d)
30. I do not like(a)/ any of(b)/ these two books(c)/No error(d)
31. I like(a) /not any of(b) /these two books(c)/No error(d)
32. Everyone(a)/ must do(b) /their best(c)/No error(d)
33. Rajan hid behind the wall(a)/When his brother(b)/ reached there(c)/No
error(d)
34. Whom do you(a) /think will be(b)/ appointed?(c)/No error(d)
35. Your's(a) /faithfully(b)/No error(c)
36. The climate of Shimla(a) /is better(b)/ than Panipat(c)/No error(d)
37. It is a secret(a)/ between(b) /he and I(c)/ No error(d)
38. Who(a) /do you want(b) /to invite?(c)/ No error(d)
39. One of the girls(a)/ lost one's(b)/ books in the school(c)/No error(d)
40. All our neighbors(a)/ help(b)/ each other(c)/ No error(d)
41. Raj is one of the most charming persons(a)/ that has came(b)/ into my
contact(c)/No error(d)
42. One must(a)/ do(b) /his duty(c)/No error(d)
CHAPTER - 3

ADJECTIVE

Spot the errors in the following sentences:

1. Ram is(a) /latter than(b)/ we expected(c)/No error(d)

2. We have(a) /heard the (b)/last news(c)/ No error(d)
3. The later chapters(a) /of this book(b)/ are not interesting(c)/ No error(d)
4. Ram reached(a) /the school(b) /latter than Sham(c)/ No error(d)
5. The latest batsman(a) /played very well(b)/ in the match(c)/(d)
6. Mohan and Sohan are two brothers,(a)/ the later is(b) /my class fellow(c)/ No
error(d)
7. He is(a) /my(b) /older brother(c)/ No error(d)
8. He is(a)/ elder(b) /than I(c)/ No error (d)
9. Our school is(a) /elder than(b)/ yours(c)/ No error(d)
10. It is(a)/the eldest temple(b) /in our city(c)/(d)
11. Varanasi is further(a)/ from Kolkata(b) /than Patna(c)/ No error(d)
12. We must(a) /get(b) /farther information(c)/ No error(d)
13. This cloth is(a) /superior than(b)/ that(c)/ No error(d)
14. This cloth is(a)/ inferior than(b)/that(c)/ No error(d)
15. I am ten years(a) /senior than(b) /him(c)/ No error(d)
16. I am ten years(a)/ junior than(b)/ him(c)/ No error(d)
17. The two friends(a) /helped(b)/ one another(c)/ No error(d)
18. Ram is(a) /more cleverer(b)/ than Shyam(c)/ No error(d)
19. He is(a) /the cleverer(b) /than the two(c)/ No error(d)
20. He is(a) /the abler of(b) /the three sons(c)/ No error(d)
21. He is(a) /cleverer than(b) /any boy in the class(c)/ No error(d)
22. The population of Kolkata(a)/ is greater(b) /than Delhi(c)/ No error(d)
23. Knowledge is(a) /more preferable than(b) /riches(c)/ No error(d)
24. He is(a) /the oldest of(b) /my sons(c)/ No error(d)
25. Lahore is(a) /further from Delhi(b)/ than Amritsar(c)/ No error(d)
26. He could not speak farther(a)/as he was choked(b)/ with emotion(c)/ No
error(d)
27. This book is(a) /well written(b)/ than the other one(c)/ No error(d)
28. Of tea and coffee(a)/ I prefer(b)/ the later(c)/ No error(d)
29. The three first(a)/ girls were(b)/ selected(c)/ No error(d)
30. The three partners(a) /disliked(b) /each other(c)/ No error(d)
31. Shakespeare is(a)/ greater than(b)/ any dramatist(c)/ No error(d)
32. These flowers(a)/ smell(b)/ sweetly(c)/ No error(d)
33. Suresh has searched(a)/ whole(b) /the house(c)/ No error(d)
34. There are no less than(a) /seventy workers(b)/ in our factory(c)/ No error(d)
35. He has(a) /not sung(b) /much songs(c)/ No error(d)
36. Mukesh was(a)/ the best(b) /and famous singer(c)/ No error(d)
37. Each and every(a) /student in the class(b) /got sweets(c)/ No error(d)
38. Each student(a)/ cannot pass(b) /the I.A.S. Examination(c)/ No error(d)
39. Sudha will not(a)/ buy(b) /some oranges(c)/ No error(d)
40. Dum Dum is(a) /the airport next(b) /to Kolkata(c)/ No error(d)
41. My shop is(a)/ nearest to(b) /the tent house(c)/ No error(d)
42. He is(a)/ more cleverer(b) /than his brother(c)/ No error(d)
43. She is(a) /the most cleverest(b)/ of all girls(c)/ No error(d)
44. He is one of the best(a) /and popular(b) /teachers of our school(c)/ No
error(d)
45. This pen is(a)/ much more cheaper(b)/ than that(c)/ No error(d)
46. An asleep child(a)/ looks lovelier(b) /than a child awake(c)/ No error(d)
47. The climate of Punjab(a) /is more congenial(b) /to health than Bihar(c)/ No
error(d)
48. What a most unique event(a) /in the history(b)/ of the University!(c)/ No
error(d)
49. He is(a)/ becoming strong(b)/ every day(c)/ No error(d)
50. Health is always(a)/ more preferable than(b)/ wealth(c)/ No error (d)
51. Many a boy(a)/ are(b)/ absent today(c)/ No error (d)
52. No less than(a)/ ten girls(b) /were drowned(c)/ No error (d)
53. Much people(a) /were killed(b) /in the war(c)/ No error (d)
54. She has(a)/ hardly(b) /some money(c)/ No error (d)
55. There is any milk(a) /in the jug(b) /for you(c)/ No error (d)
56. We did(a) /the work without(b)/ some difficulty(c)/ No error (d)
57. He saw two men,(a) /the one was blind(b) /and another was lame(c)/ No error
(d)
58. Shyama is(a) /more beautiful than(b)/ any girl in the class(c)/ No error (d)
59. The population of China(a) /is greater(b)/ than India(c)/ No error (d)
60. The students of Delhi(a) /are more laborious(b)/ than Jharkhand(c)/ No error
(d)
61. Mr. Nitish Kumar is(a) /one of the wisest and honest(b)/ leaders of Bihar(c)/
No error (d)
62. Nehru was(a)/ the most unique(b) /leader of India(c)/ No error (d)
63. This course of action(a)/ is more preferable(b)/ to the other(c)/ No error (d)
64. The girls were introduced(a) /to each other(b) /by a mutual friend(c)/ No
error (d)
65. Bring her(a)/ any water(b)/ to drink(c)/ No error (d)
66. This girl)a) /is intelligent(b)/ than beautiful(c)/ No error (d)
67. As a dress designer,(a)/ I am very interested(b) /in the last fashion(c)/ No
error (d)
68. If there were less cars on the roads(a)/there would be(b)/fewer
accidents(c)/No error (d)
69. At first,(a) /I would like(b) /to introduce myself(c)/ No error (d)
70. Firstly,(a) /I could not understand(b) /the local people at all(c)/ No error (d)
71. He likes(a) /these kinds(b) /of books(c)/ No error (d)
72. Your essay(a) /is worst(b) /than mine(c)/ No error (d)
73. Anjani is(a) /the most industrious and noblest employee(b) /of the Lucent
Publication(c)/ No error (d)
74. Some students(a)/ are(b) /very coward(c)/ No error (d)
75. She got only(a)/ passing marks(b) /in English(c)/ No error (d)
76. The driver tried his best(a)/ to avert the accident(b) /by bringing the car to
a suddenly stop(c)/ No error (d)
77. It was difficult to get out because(a) /the street was full of people(b) /from
one end to another(c)/ No error (d)
78. In my opinion, a pencil is always(a) /more preferable(b) /to a pen(c)/ No
error (d)
79. I asked two persons(a) /the way to the station(b)/ but /none of them knew it
(c) /No error (d)
80. Enough is enough,(a)/ I cannot now tolerate(b) /this mischief any much(c)/
No error (d)
81. One of them(a)/ forgot to take their bag(b)/ from the school(c)/ No error (d)
82. After he had read(a) /the two first chapters of novel(b)/ he felt like reading
the book at one sitting(c)/ No error (d)
83. We were very much carefully(a) /in our approach(b)/ and hence we
completed the task(c)/ No error (d)
84. In our area the journey by bus(a) /is quick and safe(b)/ than by train(c)/ No
error (d)
85. The world(a) /comprises(b)/ good and bad people(c)/ No error (d)
86. The faster he completes(a) /the work given to him,(b) /the largest will be his
profit(c)/ No error (d)
87. The captain declared that(a) /his ship had carried no less than(b)/ three
hundred passengers on the last voyage(c)/ No error (d)
88. Some people get used to changes(a)/ very easily(b) /than others do(c)/ No
error (d)
89. She asked him what it was(a)/ that made him so much stronger and
braver(b) /than any man(c)/ No error (d)
90. His car is(a)/ more bigger(b) /than that of any of us(c)/ No error (d)
91. A few word of gratitude(a)/are enough to express(b)/your feeling sincerely
(c)/ No error (d)
92. You must realize how importance it is(a)/ to give away to the needy(b)
/whatever you possess in excess(c)/ No error (d)
93. It goes to his credit(a) /that he was a clean man in politics(b)/ as well as his
person dealings(c)/ No error (d)
94. We were happy that the audience responded well(a)/ and gave all the
speakers(b)/ a patiently listening(c)/ No error (d)
95. The economical condition of our country(a)/ is bad and unlikely to
improve(b)/ in the near future(c)/ No error (d)
96. I am greatful(a)/ to you for(b) /this kind favour(c)/ No error (d)
CHAPTER - 6

ADVERB

Spot the errors in the following sentences:

1. He is(a) /very old(b) /to work hard(c)/No error(d)

2. The roof of(a)/ this house is(b) /too strong(c)/ No error(d)
3. I forbade you(a)/ not to enter(b)/ the room(c)/ No error(d)
4. He came often(a)/ here to(b) /see me(c)/ No error(d)
5. He stayed seldom(a)/ with me(b) /for long(c)/(d)
6. The Principal was(a)/ enough kind(b)/ to grant me leave(c)/ No error(d)
7. The Indian Cheetah(a)/ can run(b) /very fastly(c)/ No error(d)
8. All must(a) /work(b) /very hardly(c)/ No error(d)
9. He has gone(a)/ directly(b)/to his office(c)/(d)
10. This land is not(a) /enough large(b) /for the peasants(c)/ No error(d)
11. I was(a) /too pleased(b) /to see my old friend(c)/ No error(d)
12. I shall be(a) /very obliged(b)/ to you(c)/ No error(d)
13. Ram can read this book(a)/ more quick(b) /than I(c)/ No error(d)
14. The school is(a) /too much small(b) /to accommodate all the students(c)/
No error(d)
15. It was(a)/ too hot(b) /yesterday(c)/ No error(d)
16. I am quite sorry(a)/to learn about the death(b)/ of your respected
father(c)/ No error(d)
17. More men have,(a) /the more they(b) /desire(c)/ No error(d)
18. The higher you(a) /go, cooler(b)/ it is(c)/ No error(d)
19. That box is(a)/ very heavy(b) /to lift(c)/ No error(d)
20. A snake(a)/ creeps(b)/ very silent(c)/ No error(d)
21. I like(a)/ only a mango when(b) /it is ripe(c)/ No error(d)
22. Your pay is(a) /enough good(b)/for your work(c)/ No error(d)
23. It is(a) /nothing(b) /else than pride(c)/ No error(d)
24. This sum(a) /is much difficult(b)/ but that is very easy(c) /No error(d)
25. He is(a) /very interested(b) /in your story(c)/ No error(d)
26. As the accountant(a) /came lately,(b)/ he was punished(c)/ No erro (d)
27. She can(a) /only pass when(b) /she works hard(c)/ No error(d)
28. We can(a) /almost get everything(b) /in the black market(c)/ No error(d)
29. We must(a) /work here(b)/ with honestly and sincerely(c)/ No error (d)
30. You(a) /hardly do(b)/ no work(c)/ No error(d)
31. He will(a)/ come(b) /on next week(c)/ No error(d)
32. He(a) /came here(b) /on yesterday(c)/ No error(d)
33. He prevented(a)/ me from not(b) /going there(c)/ No error(d)
34. My daughter writes(a) /too neatly and(b) /spells very accurately(c)/ No
error(d)
35. He returned back(a)/ while I was away(b)/ from home(c)/ No error(d)
36. Blankets have been(a)/ distributed freely(b)/ among the poor(c)/(d)
37. She does not hardly know(a)/ what(b) /happened yesterday(c)/ No error(d)
38. She is too much beautiful(a)/ so most of the boys run after her(b)/ and
want to influence her(c)/ No error(d)
39. The observers feel that(a)/ the stronger team has to face defeat(b)
/because the players don’t play whole hearted(c)/ No error(d)
40. He ran so fastly (a)/that he reached the destination (b)/ in just two
minutes (c)/ No error(d)
41. The villagers fled away their houses(a)/when they saw(b)/ the flood water
rising(c)/ No error(d)
42. Vikas has been writing that essay(a)/for two hours(b)/but he still has not
finished(c)/No error(d)
43. He has been working with me for the last ten years(a) /but I cannot claim
that(b)/ I have understood him thorough(c)/ No error(d)
CHAPTER - 8

PREPOSITIONS

(Fill in the Blanks)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

1 Rakesh must abide _______ his promise.

2 This lake abounds _______fish.
3 She is absorbed ________ her work.
4 You should abstain ________ drinking.
5 He has no access ________ the Prime Minister.
6 The Director did not accede __________ my request.
7 You must account __________ your failure.
8 The servant was accused ________ theft.
9 He is accomplished ________ music.
10 Mohan is accustomed _______ hard work.
11 I went there accompanied _________ my father.
12 The judge acquitted his brother ________ all the charges.
13 Ram did not act _________his father’s advice.
14 He is addicted _________drinking.
15 We do not agree _______you in this matter.
16She did not agree __________ my proposal.
17 We were amazed ________her behaviour.
18 He is angry _________me.
19 We are angry _________ his rude behaviour.
20 She is anxious ___for__ the health of her son.
21 He felt annoyed _________your remarks.
22 The children apologized ________ me _______their misconduct.
23 Manisha has special aptitude ____for_____ dancing.
24 She has applied ________the Principal _______ full fee concession.
25 The train has not arrived ________the station.
26 He should be ashamed ________ his misconduct.
27 Mohan readily assented __________my proposal.
28 We assured her ________our help.
29 We were astonished _______her failure.
30 He should not associate __________bad boys.
31 You should attend _________the work first of all.
32 Three servants attend _________him daily.
33 You must avail yourself _________this opportunity.
34 She is averse ________ hard work.
35 We must avenge ourselves ____on__ our enemies.
36 You are not aware ________your shortcomings.
37 She cannot bear ________such insulting remarks.
38 Life is beset _______ problems.
39 They are bent _______disturbing the classes.
40 You must beware _________pick-pockets.
41 She has been blessed _______a daughter.
42 She is blind ________one eye.
43 He is blind ________his son’s weaknesses.
44 You should not boast ________your wealth.
45 A daughter was born ________her.
46 He was born _________rich parents.
47 He was born _________ a rich family.
48 This ship is bound _______America.
49 The thief broke _______my friend’s house last night.
50 He broke _________in the middle of his speech.
51 She is capable ________ doing anything.
52 Rajan was charged ________ the murder of his uncle.
53 Do not connive ________ the fault of your son.
54 The artists compared the tear-drops _______pearls.
55 The teacher compared Akbar _________ Aurengzeb.
56 I confide _______my brother.
57 He confided the secrets _______me.
58 I am sorry I cannot comply ________ your request.
59 Ramesh is conscious ________his weakness.
60 John complained to the Secretary ________Rajan.
61 We should be contented ________our lot.
62 This hostel consists ________fifty students.
63 He was convicted _______murder.
64 Rita has no control _______her children.
65 He congratulated Mohan ________his success.
66 You can surely count ________me.
67 My uncle will call _______me next week.
68 We called _________his place but he was not there.
69 Bad conduct calls _______punishment.
70 She has great capacity _______hard work.
71 She concealed many facts _______him.
72 The child clings______its mother.
73 My final year examination commences __________ the 27th May.
74 Many titles were conferred ___on___ him for his hard work.
75 Finally I consented ________her proposal.
76 Happiness consists_______ hard work.
77 Raman could not cope ________the heavy rush of work.
78 The lady doctor cured her _______ the disease.
79 I depend ____on____ my father for help.
80 Her father deals ________ready-made garments.
81 The manager deals ________the peon nicely.
82 She is deficient _________common sense.
83 Rajeev did not derive any benefit _________ the new LIC scheme.
84 She has no desire _______name and fame.
85 He is desirous________ wealth.
86 Rekha was deprived _______her share.
87 His statement is devoid _______truth.
88 He died _________malaria.
89 We differ ________ you _______this point.
90 Reena dispensed _______her services.
91 Raman disposed _______his jewellery shop.
92 Her plan is quite different ________her sister’s.
93 White ants eat ________wood.
94 She enquired ________me ________ my health.
95 They went to enquire _________ Mohan’s health.
96 The CBI must enquire ________this murder case.
97 Do not encroach ___on____ the rights of others.
98 He was engrossed __in_____ his official work.
99 We should not be envious _______ others’ riches.
100 There is no exception ________ hard work.
101 She excels ____in____ painting.
102 She was exempted ________the payment of tuition fees.
103 We are familiar ___with____ each other.
104 Your friend’s face is familiar __to___ me.
105 Cows feed ______grass.
106 She is very fond ______classical dance.
107 The current world situation is fraught _______dangers.
108 If she wants to succeed she should get _______her infirmity.
109 She is good ____at___ Economics.
110 She was grateful _______me ______my timely help.
111 We should guard ourselves _______any danger.
112 The accused was found guilty _______Sulochana’s murder.
113 We should not always hanker___________ pleasure.
114 He did not hinder her ________going there alone.
115 He is hostile _______ his brother.
116 He is ignorant _________ the ways of the world.
117 We should not indulge______ tall talk.
118 She insisted _______ going there.
119 The store is infested _______cockroaches.
120 He is indebted ________ you ________this kind favour.
121 Sneha is indifferent ________her duties.
122 She introduced me ____to____ her parents.
123 Smoking is injurious _______health.
124 Hard work is indispensable ___to_____ success in life.
125 Sarla is very intimate _______our manager.
126 The Principal was indignant ________ Suresh _______his rude behaviour.
127 We should not be jealous _______others’ fame.
127 We should not jeer _______ the handicapped.
128 Do not jump _______conclusion very soon.
129 I am junior _______him by three years.
130 My brother is very keen ______getting this job.
131 Please keep _______the left of the road.
132 She lamented ________the loss of her property in the fire.
133 We should not laugh _______the poor helpless woman.
134 Rajender is very lavish ________ his expenditure.
135 We should not be lax _______morals.
135 (a) One must lay _______something for the rainy days.
136 My son will look _________ the circus in my absence.
137 My father urged the police to look _______ the matter carefully.
138 He longed _______his beloved wife.
139 As ideal citizens we should be loyal ______ our country.
140 Alka is no match _______Akhil.
141 We should not meddle ________ the affairs of others.
142 My brother met ________an accident last month.
143 Some of the inventions of science are a menace ______ humanity.
144 She mistook me ________her cousin.
145 He is always negligent _______his work.
146 We should be obedient ________our parents.
147 My parents are obliged ________him ______ his kindness.
148 We strongly object _______this proposal.
149 The inspector took offence ______ my remarks.
150 I was overwhelmed ________grief when my friend’s uncle died.
151 The English mercilessly put ________the 1857 mutiny.
152 Do not put ________till tomorrow what you can do today.
153 Rita always put _______elegant dresses.
154 A cool breeze put _______the candles.
155 I am not able to put up _________ her harsh behaviour.
156 Sarita was very pleased to see her mother when they ran __________each other
in a
function.
157 My parents set ___forth__ on a tour to the South India.
158 Anita takes _______her brother.
159 Take ______this dirty shirt and put on a clean one.
160 Mohan took _______smoking at an early age, but now he is trying to give it up.
161 The teacher helped the students to tide ________difficulties.
162 Gita’s appeal for the increment was turned _________by the officer.
163 The Secretary turned ________ at 5 o’clock.
164 He has great affection ________his grandchildren.
165 Rita keeps back nothing ________her friends.
166 The peon will answer _______his misbehavior ______the manager.
167 He is zealous ________the popularity of games.
168 He yearns _________true friendship.
169 This river teems____ with____ fish.
170 The passenger succumbed _______injuries.
171 At the sight of a joker in the circus, he burst ________laughter.
172 Danger calls _______courage.
173 Jawaharlal Nehru came _________ wealthy parents.
174 He was admitted __into______ the 10th class.
175 I cannot make ________what this beggar wants.
176 I am alive ________ my duties.
177 Ram assured the officer ________his sincerity.
178 His father is very anxious __about__ his son’s health.
179 Beware ______ pick pockets.
180 She is always busy ________her work.
181 The bandits fell___ upon___ the lonely traveller.
182 The Vice-President was invited to give __________ prizes to the winners.
183 The gun went ________ accidentally when the soldier was cleaning it.
184 The dog ran ___at______ the fox.
185 I shall set __about__ my work soon.
186 The minister promised to look _______ the matter personally.
187 Let us make ________ our differences.
187 He has given _______ smoking completely.
188 Piety makes ________ happiness.
189 You should refrain_________ hurting her feelings.
190 I had the privilege _________ knowing him intimately.
191 You should purge your mind ________ false notions.
192 You should not try to pry ___into_____ her secrets.
193 Have you pondered ________ my case?
194 He is capable ________ doing this work.
195 We can compare life ______ a drama.
196 A truck collided ________ a bus yesterday.
197 He got ___________the examination with good marks.
198 Reenu has special aptitude _________ music.
199 She has not applied ________ this post.
200 The rains have set ________.
201 I am sorry for having intruded ___on_____ your privacy.
202 He is lax ______ morals.
203 Your views are identical _______ mine.
204 You should guard _________ bad habits.
205 The Principal has exonerated him ___from_____ the blame.
206 I entrusted my brother __________ property.
207 She has been endowed ________ a sweet voice.
208 He is not eligible ______ this post.
209 You should divest your mind ___of_____ fear.
210 The examination will commence _______ the 7th September.
211 My son is desirous______ joining the Army.
212 He called ________God to help him.
213 We owe a duty _______our motherland.
214 My friend promised to come but never tunred _______.
215 The stranger turned _______be a thief.
216 The robbers set ___on_____ the passengers.
217 Ritu has deposited five thousand rupees ______ the Bank of India.
218 He is envious ________his brother’s success.
219 She is knocking ________ the door.
220 There is limit _________ everything in life.
221 He parted _______ all his possessions happily.
222 I prefer death _______ dishonor.
223 His father prevailed ________ him to join the government service.
224 The students protested _________ the ill-treatment of their leaders.
225 The old man brought _________ a reconciliation between the two brothers.
226 The matter has been referred ________ the minster for decision.
227 Please remind Gopal _______his promise.
228 One must stand ________ one’s relative in times of difficulty.
229 He has no ambition _________ earning wealth.
230 The criminal begged _______mercy.
231 This house belongs ________ my father.
232 He kept _______ with the times.
233 He does not care _______ his family.
234 He borrowed a book _________ me.
235 She blushed _______ his remark.
236 The Principal advised the students to desist __________ the acts of violence.
237 Mr. Bhardwaj presided _________the meeting.
238 They prohibited him _________ entering the house.
239 Our teacher is not partial _______ any boy.
240 This blanket will protect you _________ cold.
241 He persisted________ disobeying the order.
242 You must adhere_______ some principles in life.
243 He is not amenable _______ any kind of discipline.
244 My friend has been absolved ________ all the charges of forgery.
245 He is neglectful __of__ his studies.
246 Exercise is necessary _______ health.
247 I bear no malice _________ anybody.
248 Let us seize _______ the opportunity offered to us.
249 They have set out _______ a journey to a hill station.
250 Please stick ________ the point and do not beat about the bush.
251 The roof of the house gave _______ and the inmates of the house received
serious injuries.
252 We are sick _______ him.
253 Please send _______ the doctor at once.
254 This medicine has relieved him ________ his pain.
255 He is not satisfied _________ his lot.
256 They have run short _________ fuel.
257 Mr. Sehgal is worthy ________ respect.
258 He fell a victim _______ plague.
259 Good triumphs _________evil in the long run.
260 You should not trifle ________ his feelings.
261 Radha parted ________ her parents in tears.
262 I took strong objection ________ the proposal.
263 He is not known ________ my brother.
264 There was no heir _______ the throne.
265 He got __________ his illness in two weeks.
266 I am very grateful ________ Mr. Nair _______ his timely help.
267 Do not despair ____of____ failure in life.
268 The watch has run _________.
269 He is completely involved ______ his family business.
270 I am indebted ______ you for this kind favour.
271 She is hopeful ________ her success in the I.A.S. examination.
272 Rich men are greedy __of__ money.
273 She is enraged _________ me.
274 He was excluded ________ the team.
275 He has copied this letter word _______ word.
276 Mohan was appointed ________ the post of section officer.
277 Compare Gandhi___________ Karl Marx.
278 The water supply at last gave ___out_____.
279 She is gifted ________ common sense.
280 I was astonished _______ her failure.
281 She is afraid _______ her elder brother.
282 She was alarmed ________ the sight of a snake.
283 He was born ______ a poor family.
284 He cheated me ______ ten rupees.
285 He always complains _______ headache.
286 I am convinced ________ her honesty.
287 I am conscious _______ my weakness.
288 How did you come ______ this watch?
289 I am contented _______ my lot.
290 Try to distinguish ________ a friend and a foe.
291 I have disposed _______ my old cycle.
292 I shall dispense _______ your services.
293 Hard work is essential ______ success in life.
294 I never expected this ______ you.
295 Always feel ________ the poor.
296 The house is furnished ________ water and electricity.
297 He was glad _______ my success.
298 Do not grumble ___at___ your lot.
299 I am hard _______ these days.
300 I have great hatred ___for____ the liars.
301 He is ill ______ fever.
302 He is ignorant _______ the facts.
301 I have informed her ___of_____ your arrival.
302 I have no interest ____ studies.
303 Always be kind ______ the animals.
304 She is known _________ her honesty.
305 A man is known _______ by the company he keeps.
306 This road leads _________ the post office.
307 Look ________ the black board.
308 He is lame ________ one leg.
309 I am in need _________money.
310 Mr. Sehgal is popular ________ the students.
311 You should profit ___by____ your past experience.
312 She played ____upon___ the flute.
313 Take pity ________ me.
314 He is qualified ________ the post.
315 Please remember me _______ your father.
316 She repented ________ her folly.
317 He has recovered ________ illness.
318 He rejoiced __________ his success.
319 I cannot rely ___on___ you.
320 He has no respect _______his elders.
321 He was robbed ________ his money.
322 She is sure _______ her success.
323 She has no sympathy _______ the poor.
324 He suspected me ________ theft.
325 Do not stare ________ girls.
326 Death stared him ___in____ the face.
327 He sympathized ________ me in trouble.
328 I am sorry ________ the delay.
329 He is searching ________ his lost book.
330 Rajan is in search ________ a good job.
331 She was trembling ________ fear.
332 She was shivering ________ cold.
333 I am tired ________ this work.
334 Always be true ________ your word.
335 She has no taste ________ music.
336 Think _________ this matter once again.
337 Trust _________ God and do the right.
338 Always vote _______ the best candidate.
339 She is wanting________ common sense.
340 I warned him ___of ___ the danger.
341 The youth delegation waited ___upon__ the Prime Minister.
342 I am weary _______ this sort of life.
343 I wondered ________ her success.
344 I can never yield _________ any temptation.
345 She has a great zeal _________ removing illiteracy from her village.
346 He was debarred _________ holding public office.
347 He was prohibited ________ travelling abroad.
348 You should refrain_________________ smoking.
CHAPTER - 9

CONJUNCTIONS (SOLVED EXAMPLES)

1. Subhash and Pankaj have come.
2. He has abused me as well as threatened to beat me.
3. Labour hard, otherwise you will fail.
4. Hurry up, or else you will miss the train.
5. Mr. Roy is ill therefore he has not come.
6. I reached the station late, so I missed the train.
7. Either you or your brother stole my watch.
8. He is neither my friend nor my enemy.
9. I both love and honour him.
10. He was so weak that he could not walk.
11. He is too tired to work.
12. He is not so rich as he appears to be.
13. You are as clever as he is.
14. I don’t care whether you go or stay.
15. As soon as the thief saw the police, he ran away.
16. He is poor indeed, but his character is spotless.
17. Go at once, or you will miss the train.
18. No sooner did I reach the station than the train steamed off.
19. No sooner had I reached the station than the train steamed off.
20. No sooner does he arrive than he begins to work.
21. Hardly had he reached the station when it began to rain.
22. He had hardly reached the station when it began to rain.
23. Scarcely had I reached the school when the bell rang.
24. I had scarcely reached the school when the bell rang.
25. The publisher not only gave me advice but also helped me with money.
26. Stay where you are.
27. Wherever you go, you will get respect.
28. When the cat is away, the mice will play.
29. Come whenever you please.
30. He won’t leave the place until you come back.
31. Wait here till I come back.
32. Strike the iron while it is hot.
33. He was playing while his brother was reading a book.
34. He did not go to school because he was ill.
35. As you were not there, I came back.
36. Since you say so, I believe it.
37. We eat that we may live.
38. He works hard so that he may pass the examination.
39. Walk carefully lest you should fall.
40. He is such a good man that all respect him.
41. If you work hard, you will pass.
42. Unless you work hard, you cannot pass.
43. I will trust you provided you tell the truth.
44. He ran as if the devil were after him.
45. Although he is poor, yet he is honest.
46. Though he is poor he is honest.
47. He is very gentle whereas his brother is very rude.
48. He talks as though he is highly educated.
49. However, he decided to stay.
50. You will not pass however hard you may work. (Adverb)
51. She is haughty and foolish, and yet people like her.
52. I saw him as he was getting down the train.
53. He is a good man as far as I know.
54. He would rather die than beg.
55. He as well as his parents is illiterate.
56. I have not seen him since he left the school.
CHAPTER - 10

CONJUNCTIONS
(Fill in the Blanks)
Fill in the blanks, if necessary:
1 No sooner did Ram reach the bus stop ________________the bus started.
2 They had hardly gone a mile ___________________ they met Suresh.
3 He tried his best __________________ failed.
4 We took neither a tonga ___________a taxi.
5 She is not only wise _____________________ beautiful.
6 I will not go _________________ he comes back.
7 _________________ you work hard, you will fail.
8 As soon as he stepped out of his house______________ it started raining.
9 A month has passed ___________________ I came here.
10 _________________ It rains, we must stay inside the house.
11 Walk quickly, ________________ you will not see her.
12 Men work ________________ they may earn a living.
13 As you are late, ______________ you can’t catch the train.
14 He asked me ________________ I was doing there.
15 He is working hard_____________ he should fail.
16 If he works hard, ____________ he will succeed.
17 Either you work hard _______________ you will fail.
18 He spoke _______________________ loudly but clearly also.
19 Although he is poor, ________________ he is not dishonest.
20 He works hard _______________ his father does.
21 As he is rich, ________________ he spends lavishly.
22 __________________________ you stay here, you will get my help.
23 Two years have passed ___________________ his father died.
24 ______________________ you give up your bad habits, you will repent.
25 I have not heard from him _________________ he left this place.
26 Both Ram ___________________ Shyam are coming here tomorrow.
27 Fifteen years have passed _________________ he came back from Agra.
28 No sooner did the jeep arrive at the station _________________ a young police
officer jumped out of it.
29 He comes here not only for swimming ___________________ for coaching new
swimmers.
30 The crops will die ________________________ the rains fall.
31 I was treated ________________ I were an old friend.
32 Remember to get there early, ____________________ you may not get a seat.
33 Since it is his birthday, __________________he is having a party.
34 He hadn’t taken any warm clothes with him, _________________ he felt cold.
35 We took our umbrellas __________________ we wouldn’t get wet.
36 Either I shall go home to Muzaffarpur ___________________ my family will come to
Patna.
37 She was so ill _______________ she could not walk.
38 He lay down ________________ he were dead.
39 Walking is good for both health ______________ recreation.
40 He had gone away ________________ I reached there.
41 He was afraid _____________he should fail.
42 He learnt little _______________ he was 16 years old.
43 No sooner did the bell ring _______________ all the students rushed in.
44 Although he is poor, _______________ he is happy.
45 I do not doubt _____________ he was there.
46 I doubt ________________ he will take part in the tournament.
47 You will do nothing _____________________ you are lazy.
48 __________________ she goes by air, she will reach soon.
49 I shall not go ____________________ you permit me.
50 Scarcely had he reached there __________________ the bus started.
51 He was playing __________________ his brother was reading a book.
52 He ______________________ his parents was present there.
53 Hardly had he stepped out __________________ it began to rain.
54 He is not so rich __________________ he appears to be.
55 I do not care __________________________ you go or stay.
56 He is such a good man ___________________ all respect him.
57 You will not pass __________________ you work hard.
58 She is too tired __________________ work.
59 Mohan is _______________ clever as his brother.
60 As you sow _______________ shall you reap.
61 He is poor indeed, ___________ his character is spotless.
62 She is not ________________ beautiful as her sister.
63 He is haughty and foolish, and _______________ people like her.
64 He is a good man _________________________ I know.
65 Hurry up, ____or else___ you will miss the train.
66 This is the reason ________________ he is not going to Delhi.
67 Scarcely had I reached the school ______________ the bell rang.
68 I both love _____________ honour him.
69 He would rather die _______________ beg.
70 She is too weak ______________ walk.
71 Subhash __________________ Pankaj have come.
72 He is ___________ my friend nor my enemy.
73 The publisher not only gave me advice ______________________ helped me with
money.
74 He did not go to school ________________ he was ill.
75 Walk carefully ____________________ you should fall.
76 ____________________ you work hard, you will pass.
77 Mr. Roy is ill _____therefore_____ he has not come.
78 I reached the station late, _____so______ I missed the train.
79 He has no money _____hence_____ he cannot help you.
80 She is weak in Hindi, _____consequently_____ she has tot plucked.
81 _____Wherever______ you go, you will get respect.
82 He went _____whence_____ he had come.
83 ____When____ the cat is away, the mice will play.
84 Come _____whenever______ you please.
85 Don’t leave this place _____until______ he comes.
86 _____As______ you were not there, I came back.
87_______Since_______ you say so I believe it.
88 I will trust you ______provided______ you tell the truth.
89 He ran ______as if_______ the devil were after him.
90 I like you ____no less than____ him.
91 He is very gentle ______whereas______ his brother is very rude.
92 He was not invited, _______nevertheless________ he went to attend the party.
93 However, he decided to stay.
95 I saw him _____as_____ he was getting down the train.
96 _____Even if_____ you don’t like her, you can help her.
97 I do not know _____where_____ she lives.
98 _____When______ I returned to my residence, my wife was preparing coffee.
99 My father took medicine ______so that______ he might recover.
100 He is slow, _____but_____ he is steady.
101 He was annoyed, _______still/yet________ he kept quiet.
102 He was alright; ____only____ he was fatigued.
103 He was not only foolish _____but also_____ obstinate.
104 She _______no less than_______ her sister is innocent.
105 Raman _______as well as_________ Ajit was present there.
106 Trust in God _____and_____ do the right.
107 She must weep _____or_____ she will die.
108 Work hard _____else/otherwise_____ you will not pass.
109 I will leave ______as soon as______ you come.
110 He will never pass ________however________ hard he may try.
111 He came _____after______ I had left.
112 The patient had died _____before_____ the doctor came.
113 He comes to me _____whenever_____ he needs money.
114 He works hard_______ in order that_______ he may become rich.
115 Look _____before_____ you leap.
CHAPTER - 11

CONJUNCTIONS - ERRORS

Correct the following sentences:

1. No sooner Ram reached the bus stop the bus started.

2. They had hardly gone a mile that they met Suresh.
3. Hardly had we stepped out than it began to rain.
4. Scarcely had I reached the station, the train started.
5. As soon as I reach the station than the train started.
6. He tried his best and failed.
7. Unless you do not give up your bad habits, you will repent.
8. Until you do not speak the truth, you will be dismissed.
9. Let me take a pen nor pencil.
10. When the bell rang, then we ran to the playground.
11. If he works hard, then he will pass the examination.
12. As he is rich, so he spends lavishly.
13. Drive slowly lest you may not meet an accident
14. Supposing if I give you a cheque, how will you encash it.
15. Though he worked as hard as he could, but he could not secure first division.
16. Walk quickly, you will not see her.
17. We neither took a tonga or a taxi.
18. Not only is she wise but also beautiful.
19. He not only spoke loudly but clearly also.
20. I have not heard from him since he has left this place.
21. I will not go until he does not come back.
22. He is working very hard lest he should not fail.
23. Although he is poor, but he is not dishonest.
24. He works hard like his father does.
25. He asked me that what I was doing there.
26. Until it rains, we must stay inside the house.
27. Untill you stay here, you will get my help.
28. Unless you do not work hard you will fail.
29. Men work because they may earn a living.
30. As you are late, therefore you can't catch the train.
31. This box is heavier but not so big as that one.
32. Two years passed since my father had died,
33. A month has passed since I am coming here.
34. Tell me that whether you will return soon.
35. I wish to know that how much this book will cost.
36. As soon as he stepped out of his house than it started raining.
37. Either you work hard otherwise you will fail.
38. Both Shyam as well as Ghanshyam are coming here tomorrow.
39. Fifteen years have passed that he came back from Agra.
40. No sooner did the jeep arrive at the station then a young police officer
jumped out of it.
41. He not only comes here for swimming but also for coaching new swimmers.
42. His friend was not only fined and also sent to jail.
43. The crops will die since the rains fall.
44. I was treated if I were an old friend.
45. Remember to get there early, so long as you may not get a seat.
46. Since it is his birthday on Monday, so he is having a party.
47. He hadn’t taken any warm clothes with him so that he felt cold.
48. We took our umbrellas so we wouldn’t get wet.
49. I shall either go home to Muzaffarpur or my family will come to Patna.
50. The magazine covers everything from politics until what’s happening in
Hollywood.
51. She was so ill as she could not walk.
52. He lay down if he were dead.
53. Either you shall have to stay here or to go home.
54. Walking is good both for health and recreation.
55. He had gone away after I reached there.
56. However you may speak fast, I shall follow you.
57. However you may run fast, you cannot win the race.
58. He was afraid lest he should not fail.
59. He learnt little as long as he was 16 years old.
60. No sooner did the bell rang then all the students rushed in.
61. Though he is poor, but he is happy.
62. I do not doubt if he was there.
63. I doubt that he will take part in the tournament.
64. He asked that how long you would be absent.
65. You will do nothing till you are lazy.
66. It is extremely doubtful that he will succeed in this work.
67. Unless she goes by air, she will reach soon.
68. I shall not go except you permit me.
69. The accident took place as the train was crossing a bridge.
70. As soon as the bell rang than the students rushed out of their classes.
71. Scarcely he had reached there when the bus started.
72. Hardly he had stepped out than it began to rain.
73. As he was playing, I was reading.
74. Amit as well as Sumit were present.
75. He is not so rich that he appears to be.
76. I do not care if you go or stay.
77. He is such a good man as all respect him.
78. You will not pass until you labour hard.
79. This is the reason because he is not going to Delhi.
CHAPTER – 12

TENSES/VERBS

Spot the errors in the following sentences:

1. I know that(a)/ he go to(b) /school daily(c)/No error(d)

2. Do you know(a)/ Mohan is ill(b) /for three months?(c)/ No error (d)
3. If he(a) /will work hard(b) /he will succeed(c)/ No error (d)
4. Mohan said(a) /that he will(b) /help me(c)/ No error (d)
5. Radha replied that(a)/ she will not(b)/ attend the meeting(c)/ No error (d)
6. The war(a)/ had ended(b) /three months ago(c)/ No error (d)
7. I know(a) /his parents(b) /for seven years(c)/ No error (d)
8. They had come(a) /to this town(b) /in 1980(c)/ No error (d)
9. I am worried(a)/ because they(b)/ have come back yet(c) No error /(d)
10. She heard(a)/ that the child(b)/ is crying(c)/ No error (d)
11. Mohit reached home(a)/ before it(b)/ started raining(c)/ No error (d)
12. She said that(a)/ she is writing(b) /the letter(c)/ No error (d)
13. They are living(a)/ in this town(b)/ since 2005(c)/ No error (d)
14. I am sure(a) /that I(b)/ knows him(c)/ No error (d)
15. When she will return,(a)/ he will convey(b)/ your message to her(c)/ No error
(d)
16. If I am(a) /a bird,(b)/ I would fly(c)/ No error (d)
17. If he worked hard,(a)/ he would have(b) /passed(c)/ No error (d)
18. We had our dinner(a) /before(b)/ they left(c)/ No error (d)
19. He speaks(a)/ as if he is(b) /very wise(c)/ No error (d)
20. He reached(a) /the station after(b)/ the train left(c)/ No error (d)
21. I know(a) /She is pass(b)/ in English(c)/ No error (d)
22. Everyone knows(a) /that two and two(b) /makes four(c)/ No error (d)
23. They(a) /had come here(b) /yesterday(c)/ No error (d)
24. I wish(a)/ I was(b)/ young again!(c)/ No error (d)
25. The teacher said to us(a)/ that we could not(b) /solve that sum(c)/ No error (d)
26. Unless you(a)/ do not work hard,(b)/ you will fail(c)/ No error (d)
27. He walks as if(a)/ he was(b)/ a prince(c)/ No error (d
28. Would that(a) /I was(b) /the Prime Minister of India!(c)/ No error (d)
29. You had better(a)/ took the examination(b) /this year(c)/ No error (d)
30. I wish(a)/ I was(b)/ there! (c)/ No error (d)
31. I did not see him(a)/ since he(b)/ left this school(c)/ No error (d)
32. How long(a) /are you waiting(b) /for me?(c) / No error (d)
33. Go (a)/and ask him(b)/ what he want(c)/ No error (d)
34. He has written(a) /a letter to his father(b)/ last evening(c)/ No error (d)
35. I don’t know(a) /what make(b)/ you laugh?(c)/ No error (d)
36. He hanged his coat(a) /on the peg(b) /and went into the kitchen(c)/ No error
(d)
37. He talks(a)/ as if(b)/ he is mad(c)/ No error (d)
38. The teacher will take(a) /our test in(b) /Mathematics next week(c)/ No error (d)
39. Would that(a)/ I was(b)/there!(c)/ No error (d)
40. Since when(a)/ are you living(b)/ in this house?(c)/ No error (d)
41. The murderer(a)/ was hung(b) /yesterday(c)/ No error (d)
42. When will(a)/ the students (b)/give the test?(c)/ No error (d)
43. She was(a) /so thirsty that(b)/ she drunk all the milk(c)/ No error (d)
44. The picture had started(a) /by the time(b) /we reach the hall yesterday(c)/ No
error (d)
45. The plane will have(a)/landed by the time(b)/ they reached the airport(c)/ No
error (d)
46. When I reach Delhi yesterday,(a)/ it was raining(b)/ heavily there(c)/ No error
(d)
47. They killed(a) /the snake before(a)/ you came(c)/ No error (d)
48. The students of this class(a)/ know that Babar found(b) /the Mughal empire(c)/
No error (d)
49. They were solving(a) /the sums for three hours(b) /when I joined them(c)/ No
error (d)
50. She has been ironing(a) /her clothes when(b)/ the guests arrived(c)/ No error
(d)
51. Mohini had revised (a)/her lessons(b)/ tomorrow at this time(c)/ No error (d)
52. She never saw(a)/ such a terrible sight(b) /before(c)/ No error (d)
53. If you came in time,(a)/ we would have(b) /taken you with us(c)/ No error (d)
54. A thief had broken(a) /into our garage(b)/ last night(c)/ No error (d)
55. She has finished(a) /her work(b)/ yet(c)/ No error (d)
56. The sun shines in the day(a)/ and the stars(b)/ shines at night(c)/ No error (d)
57. I takes(a)/ exercise in the(b)/ morning daily(c)/ No error (d)
58. She will be studying(a) /since morning before(b) /I reach home at noon(c)/ No
error (d)
59. I was sleeping(a)/ for three hours(b) /when he knocked at my door(c)/ No error
(d)
60. He will meet me(a) /as soon as(b) /he will return(c)/ No error (d)
61. The teacher punished him(a)/ because he is(b)/ making a noise(c)/ No error (d)
62. You do smokes(a)/ but do not(b)/ confess(c)/ No error (d)
63. If you will run fast,(a)/ you will(b) /catch the train(c)/ No error (d)
64. He told me(a) /that he has(b) /solved all the sums(c)/ No error (d)
65. I reached(a) /the station after(b)/the train left(c)/ No error (d)
66. She told me(a)/ that her cousin(b) /will not come(c)/ No error (d)
67. If I was(a)/you, I(b) /would help him(c)/(d)
68. Hardly did he step out(a) /when it(b) /began to rain(c)/ (d)
69. All of a sudden(a) /Manoj remembered that(b)/ he has not posted the letter(c)/
No error (d)
70. Last week when I reached(a)/ Rachna’s house she has(b) /already left for
Delhi(c)/ No error (d)
71. By this time next year(a)/ he will be learning(b)/ French for two years(c)/ No
error (d)
72. I have(a)/ heard from(b)/ him yet(c)/ No error (d)
73. The train was coming.(a) /Try to(b) /find a seat for me(c)/ No error (d)
74. The fire burnt down(a) /the house before(b) /it was put out(c)/ No error (d)
75. Where(a) /had you gone(b) /last evening?(c)/ No error (d)
76. The postman(a)/ has come(b)/ yet(c)/ No error (d)
77. Students frequently(a)/ makes(b)/ mistakes in grammar(c)/ No error (d)
78. The stadium was crowded(a)/ before the(b) /match began(c)/ No error (d)
79. I would go there(a)/if he had(b) /called me(c)/ No error (d)
80. It is high time(a)/ you start(b)/ working hard(c)/ No error (d)
81. What were you doing(a)/ with my camera(b)/ since morning?(c)/ No error (d)
82. You had better(a)/ left this job and(b) /go to your native place(c)/ No error (d)
83. I shall not go(a) /to his house unless(b)/ he will invite me(c)/ No error (d)
84. If he will hear(a) /of my marriage,(b) /he will be surprised(c)/ No error (d)
85. We came(a)/ to Mumbai in 1987(b)/ and are living here ever since(c)/ No error
(d)
86. I makes a doll(a)/ and expect(b) /to finish it soon(c)/ No error (d)
87. Don’t make a noise.(a)/ Mother was(b)/ sleeping in the room(c)/ No error (d)
88. I shall not go(a)/ to his house unless(b)/ he invite me(c)/ No error (d)
89. He was sure(a)/ that he has seen me(b)/ somewhere before(c)/ No error (d)
90. Whenever I tried(a)/ to contact him,(b)/ he evades(c)/ No error (d)
91. They will be working (a)/for three hours(b)/ before the sun sets(c)/ No error (d)
92. The farmers will have been reaping(a) /the harvest before(b)/ it rains(c)/ No
error (d)
93. I am suffering(a)/ from fever(b)/ for three days(c)/ No error (d)
94. She thanked me(a)/ for what I(b)/ did for her(c)/ No error (d)
95. We have been watching(a)/ the match for two hours(b)/ before you came(c)/ No
error (d)
96. We opened the cage(a) /and the parrot(b) /had flew away(c)/ No error (d)
97. Although the work was difficult,(a)/ I finished it within the given time(b)/ and
go home(c)/ No error (d)
98. A drowning(a) /man catch(b)/ at a straw(c)/ No error (d)
99. The meeting started(a)/ after the(b)/ President arrived(c)/ No error (d)
100. A speeding bus crushed her(a)/ to death while(b)/ she crossed the road(c)/ No
error (d)
101. You will leave(a)/ for London by(b)/ this time tomorrow(c)/ No error (d)
102. It is drizzling(a)/ when he called on me(b) /yesterday(c)/ No error (d)
103. All the guests(a) /have arrived. Should we(b)/ began our programme?(c)/ No
error (d)
104. If I had gone(a) /to market in the morning,(b)/ I would meet him(c)/ No error
(d)
105. If I was a ghost,(a)/ I would frighten(b) /all the people I dislike(c)/ No error (d)
106. When I was in the hostel,(a)/ I writes a letter(b) /to my father daily(c)/ No
error (d)
107. I wish(a)/ I have(b) /accepted the offer(c)/ No error (d)
108. Hardly he has seen(a) /me when(b) /he took to his heels(c)/ No error (d)
109. She will have finished(a) /her home work when your sister(b) /see her
tomorrow(c)/ No error (d)
110. He had just decided(a)/ that he will(b)/ undertake the job(c)/ No error (d)
111. Yesterday I bought(a)/ a new watch as my old one(b)/ was stolen(c)/ No error
(d)
112. They never fail (a)/who dies(b) /in a noble cause(c)/ No error (d)
113. The train will leave(a) /before we(b) /reach the station(c)/ No error (d)
114. I will come(a)/ even if it(b)/ will rain(c)/ No error (d)
115. By the time(a)/ we reach the station,(b)/ the train had already left(c)/ No error
(d)
116. Ever since I had left(a)/ my home in 2004,(b)/I have been living in Karnal(c)/
No error (d)
117. Why are(a) /you still laying(b) /on the cot?(c)/ No error (d)
118. When they visited the hospital,(a) /my uncle has already(b)/ got discharged(c)/
No error (d)
119. I had been(a) /working for two hours(b)/ and I am now tired(c)/ No error (d)
120. If it will rain(a)/ in time, the crops(b)/ will grow well(c)/ No error (d)
121. She will fifteen (a)/on her(b)/next birthday(c)/ No error (d)
122. No sooner the umpire gave(a)/ the batsman out than the crowd(b)/ entered the
ground(c)/ No error (d)
123. How long(a) /are you(b)/ residing here?(c)/ No error (d)
124. He saw(a)/ many cities(b) /before he returned home(c)/ No error (d)
125. I am preparing(a) /my lesson when he called (b)/on me yesterday(c)/ No error
(d)
126. Who is knocking(a) /at the door(b)/for five minutes?(c)/ No error (d)
127. My uncle has been(a)/ practicing(b)/ law these days(c)/ No error (d)
128. Delhi stand(a) /on the bank(b)/ of Yamuna(c)/ No error (d)
129. Indians became(a)/ politically conscious(b) /before they got freedom from the
British(c)/ No error (d)
130. The Hindus(a)/ burns(b)/ their dead(c)/ No error (d)
131. If I was(a) /a king, I would live(b)/ in a palace(c)/ No error (d)
132. He talks(a)/ as if(b)/ he was a prince(c)/ No error (d)
133. Would that(a)/ I was(b)/ a bird!(c)/ No error (d)
134. He said to me(a)/ that he would help(b) /me next week(c)/ No error (d)
135. He asked to me(a)/ what my(b)/ name was(c)/ No error (d)
136. He requested to me(a) /to help(b) /the beggar(c)/ No error (d)
137. He suggested me(a) /that we(b) /should play a match(c)/ No error (d)
138. He proposed me(a)/ that we should(b)/ go to market(c)/ No error (d)
139. He told to me(a)/that he was(b) /my best friend(c)/ No error (d)
140. The teacher told the students(a) /that the earth(b)/ moved round the sun(c)/
No error (d)
141. The teacher(a)/ asked me(b) /what was my name?(c)/ No error (d)
142. She asked me(a)/ where did I see(b)/ her brother the previous day(c)/ No error
(d)
143. The teacher asked me(a)/ where(b)/ does my brother live(c)/ No error (d)
144. I don’t know(a)/ where(b)/ does she live(c)/ No error (d)
145. Each of the thirty students(a)/ deserve(b)/ praise for the project(c)/ No error
(d)
146. The latest methodology of recruiting employees(a)/in companies of all
profiles(b) /are more considerate(c)/ No error (d)
147. The innocence and playfulness of child(a)/ exist in(b) /every human being(c)/
No error (d)
148. The President of the company(a) /and the friend(b)/ has arrived in the
meeting(c)/ No error (d)
149. The Secretary and Cashier (a)/of the company(b) /have arrived(c)/ No error (d)
150. Pond and fish(a) /make(b) /an enchanting scenery(c)/ No error (d)
151. The coach together with(a) /all the players of the team(b) /are responsible for
the debacle(c) No error /(d)
152. The members of the party(a) /as well as the president(b)/does not agree to the
proposal(c)/ No error (d)
153. Neither the P.M.(a)/ nor the members of his cabinet(b)/ has paid attention to
the matter(c)/ No error (d)
154. Nothing but(a) /the heads of innumerable people(b) /were seen in the
ground(c)/ No error (d)
155. Many a(a) /religious tradition(b) /are followed in India(c)/ No error (d)
156. The number of students(a) /taking admissions in the colleges(b)/ are rising(c)/
No error (d)
157. A number of students(a)/ is taking admission(b) /in the college(c)/ No error (d)
158. If I were God,(a) /I would have made(b)/ the world peaceful(c)/ No error (d)
159. Had he(a) /seen you there,(b)/ he would scold you(c)/ No error (d)
160. Had you(a)/ worked hard,(b) /you would pass(c)/ No error (d)
161. If she(a) /help you,(b) /you will succeed(c)/ No error (d)
162. If the question paper(a)/ were a bit easier,(b)/ I would have solved it
entirely(c)/ No error (d)
163. I wish(a)/ I know(b)/ his name(c)/ No error (d)
164. I wished (a) /Subhash Chandra Bose(b)/ became the first Prime Minister of
independent India(c)/ No error (d)
165. If only(a)/ I have(b)/ more money(c)/ No error (d)
166. I do not know where(a) /could he have gone(b)/ so early in the morning(c)/ No
error (d)
167. The Principal adviced(a)/ the students(b) /to work hard(c)/ No error (d)
168. The murderer(a)/ effected madness(b) /in the court(c)/ No error (d)
169. Your opinion(a)/ will not effect (b)/my decision(c)/ No error (d)
170. He has recruited many persons(a) /to canvas for him(b) /during the
forthcoming elections(c)/ No error (d)
171. Modern farming methods(a)/ can have an adverse affect(b)/ on the
environment(c)/ No error (d)
172. The stage lighting(a)/ gives the affect(b)/ of a moonlit scene(c)/ No error (d)
173. He picked up(a)/ a quarrel with him(b)/ in the classroom(c)/ No error (d)
CHAPTER – 13

TENSES/VERBS

1. He ______________ (go) to school daily.

2. They ____________ (come) to this town in 2005.
3. They ____________________________ (return) yet.
4. If I _____________ (be) a bird I would fly.
5. You had better __________ (take) this examination.
6. Since when you__________________________ (live) in this house?
7. When I____________ (reach) Delhi it was raining heavily there.
8. They_____________ (kill) the snake before you came.
9. We _____________ (have) our dinner before they came.
10. I shall not go to his house unless he____________( invite) me.
11. We____________________________ (watch) the match for two hours when you
came.
12. Hardly he___________ (step) out when it began to rain.
13. I __________________________ (work) for two hours. Now I am tired.
14. He wished he ______________(accept) the offer.
15. If I were a ghost I__________________(frighten) all the people I dislike.
16. They just____________(receive) a parcel.
17. A speeding bus crushed her to death while he______________(cross) the road.
18. The meeting started after the President______________(arrive).
19. The teacher told the students that the earth_____________(move) round the
sun.
20. She heard that the child_____________________(cry).
21. If you had helped her she _______________________(succeed).
22. If you go there she ___________________(welcome) you.
23. I will come even if it_______________(rain).
24. When I was in hostel, I _______________(write) a letter to my father daily.
25. Would that I ___________(be) a bird!
26. I__________________(not see) him since he left this place.
27. He walks as if he_____________(be) a prince.
28. As soon as she saw him he______________(sit) down.
29. Don’t make a noise. Mother_____________________(sleep) in the room.
30. No sooner he______________(enter) the room than it began to rain.
31. How long you_______________________(wait) for me?
32. The match _______________(end) before I reached the playground.
33. It is long since I____________(meet) him last.
34. You ever_________________(be) to Agra?
35. He still___________(sleep) in his room.
36. Students frequently_____________(make) mistakes in grammar.
37. She would rather___________(die) than___________(stoop).
38. He talks as if he____________(be) mad.
39. The war____________(end) three months ago.
40. When I reached home I found that mother___________________(cook) food.
41. When I reached there she already_______________(type) the letter.
42. Radha replied that she_______________(not attend) the meeting next week.
43. I______________(know) him for seven years.
44. The picture_______________________(start) by the time we reach the hall.
45. They_______________________(solve) the sums for three hours when I joined
them.
46. The farmers____________________________(reap) the harvest before it rains.
47. Hardly he_______________(see) me when he took to his heels.
48. You______________(see) her lately?
49. She______________(pass) this examination in 2007.
50. Two and two____________(make) four.
51. My uncle________________(practise) law these days.
52. Had you worked hard, you_______________(pass).
53. Had he seen you there, he_____________________(scold) you.
54. The Hindus______________(burn) their dead.
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55. It______________(drizzle) when I called at his place yesterday.
56. India_______________(make) a great progress in the coming years.
57. How often you____________(go) to the theatre?
58. I_____________________(know) several persons here.
59. The plane____________________(land) by the time they reach the airport.
60. If you run fast you_______________(catch) the train.
61. If he____________(hear) of my marriage, he will be surprised.
62. Babar______________(found) the Mughal empire.
63. The teacher________________(teach) the students at present.
64. The patient had died before the doctor___________(come).
65. It is high time you _____________(work) hard.
66. Mohini___________________(revise) her lesson tomorrow at this time.
67. He will meet me as soon as he______________(return).
68. The sun____________(shine) in the day and the stars___________(shine) at
night.
69. She never______________(see) such a terrible sight before.
70. Whenever I tried to contact him, he_____________(evade).
71. They________________(play) a match tomorrow.
72. I______________________(hear) from him yet.
73. He was playing while his brother_________________(read) a book.
74. We__________(come) to Mumbai in 2008 and ___________________(live) here ever
since.
75. She thanked me for what I______________(do) for her.
76. Although the work was difficult, I finished it within the given time and
__________(go) home.
77. The fire____________(burn) down the house before it was put out.
78. A thief________________(break) into our garage last night.
79. All of a sudden Manoj remembered that he _________________(not post) the
letter.
80. If I ____________(be) you I would help him.
81. I always_________________(speak) the truth.
82. I reached the station after the train______________(leave).
83. Why you still_____________(lie) on the cot?
84. No sooner the umpire _____(give) the batsman out than the crowd
rushed in the ground.
85. As soon as the police reached there the thieves____________(run) away.
86. If it rains in time, the crops_______________(grow) well.
87. If I were a king I __________(live) in a palace.
88. She will have finished her homework when your sister____________(see) her
tomorrow.
89. I_________________(prepare) my lesson when he knocked at the door
yesterday.
90. He was sure that he________________(see) me somewhere before.
91. He just_______________ (decide) that he will undertake the job.
92. He said that he _____________________(write) a letter.
93. Mohini hasn’t phoned since she_____________(go) to Berlin.
94. It ________________________________(rain) since morning
95. He ______________________________(work) in this factory for ten years
CHAPTER -14

SUBJECT – VERB AGREEMENT

Correct the following sentences:
1. The Principal and teacher have just gone.
2. A black and white cow are grazing in the field.
3. Slow and steady win the race.
4. Bread and butter are my favourite food.
5. Rice and curry are tasty dish.
6. The horse and carriage are waiting for you.
7. Every boy and girl were warned.
8. Each boy and each girl were rewarded.
9. Every man, woman and child are happy.
10. Either he or I is at fault.
11. Neither you nor he are at fault.
12. He has two daughters, either are able to do the sum.
13. Each of them want to go.
14. Either of you are to be rewarded.
15. Each of the students have to come.
16. The jury have given its decision.
17. The jury was divided in their opinions.
18. One of the best students that has come will be rewarded.
19. I, who is your friend, will not work with you.
20. A number of boys has come.
21. The number of students are increasing.
22. Many students has participated here.
23. Many a student have been rewarded.
24. A few boys has come.
25. A little money were spent.
26. Sachin as well as his friends are coming.
27. The teacher, with all his students, were present.
28. She as well as her parents have come.
29. Not only the director but also the students was present.
30. A band of musicians have come.
31. Fifty kilometers are long distance.
32. Ten thousand rupees are a big amount.
33. Mathematics are good subject.
34. His mathematics is good.
35. The cattle is grazing in the field.
36. A lot of books was published.
37. Mohan’s spectacle is new.
38. The scissor is sharp.
39. A pair of scissors were bought.
40.More than one students were absent.
Ans. More than one student was absent.
41. More books than one has been bought by Mohan.
Ans. More books than one have been bought by Mohan.
42. Man after man are coming here.
43. Month after month have passed.
44. She wishes she was a bird.
45. If I was you, I would have told her to leave the room.
46. Under a tree was lying tired workers.
CHAPTER - 15

MODALS

Use appropriate Modals to fill in the blanks:

1. ________we go to see a film today? (offer/suggestion)

2. We __________obey our parents. (duty/moral responsibility)
3. If you work hard, you ________pass.
4. ______God bless her with a son!
5. There are clouds in the sky. It_ ________ rain today. (possibility)
6. I _________swim when I was young. (ability in the past)
7. __________you open the door, please? (polite request)
8. If he had money, he ___could_______ buy a scooter.
9. Accident ________happen to anyone. (general possibility)
10. He worked hard so that he ________pass. (purpose)
11. ________I come in, Sir? ( permission)
12. Before marriage, he ________to drink a lot. (past habit)
13. How __________you insult me? (courage)
14. You _________take an umbrella as it is raining. (necessity)
15. How _____dare_____ you abuse me? (courage)
16. I _________ to go out for a walk, but I now I don’t. (past habit)
17. You ________not touch electricity. (prohibition)
18. He ____could________stand first if he had the will. (ability in the past)
19. My grandfather _________________ speak five languages. (ability in the past)
20. I________buy a watch; my uncle has presented me a watch. (absence of
compulsion)
21. We ________obey the laws of our country. (compulsion)
22. He works hard so that he _________pass. (purpose)
23. You _________get a prize; this is my promise. (promise)
24. I___________rather die than beg. (preference)
25. Work hard lest you ________fail again. ( purpose)
26. I _________like to get a good post. (desire)
27. Mohan __________keep sitting near the railway line for hours. (past habit)
28. It is my determination that I _________get first division. (determination)
29. She told me that her cousin ______not come.
30. It is good that they _________live together.
31. We________serve our country. (duty)
32. The beggar wished that I _________ live long. (wish)
33. _________you mind helping me ?
34. _________you like to have a cup of tea?
35. ________we go for a picnic on Sunday? (offer/suggestion)
36. I ________know the result tomorrow.
37. You _________get all the help from me; this is my promise.
38. ________I see you in the evening, Sir? (permission)
39. _______you tell me the time? (polite request)
40. _______I ask you a question, Sir? (permission/polite request)
41. You ________do as I say. (command)
42. ______you open the door, please? ( polite request)
43. _______you have a cup of tea?
44. I _______like to have tea.
45. ______you stand on your head? (ability)
46. _______I use your dictionary? (permission)
47. He________often study till late in the night. (past habit)
48. If she had worked hard, she ______have passed.
49. If I were a bird, I _______ fly.
50. You _______take exercise. (advice)
51. I ________go to the market, but I am not sure. (slight possibility)
52. ________that I were a king! (unfulfilled wish)
53. He died that his country _______survive. (purpose)
54. Tomorrow is a holiday. You __________come to office. (absence of compulsion)
55. _________you cross the river by swimming? (ability)
56. You ________take my bicycle if you need. (permission)
57. We _______ attack today or never. (emphatic advice)
58. A servant _______obey his master.
59. I ____________lift this heavy table. (ability)
60. He _____________have his own way. (obstinate insistence)
61. Gandhiji _____________spin for hours. (past habit)
62. She ____________be there by now. (inference)
63. Had you helped me I ____________have passed.
64. I __________punish you if you do not speak the truth. (threat)
65. I _____________return your book tomorrow.
66. __________you please open the wondow?
67. _____________that he were here at this time! (unfulfilled wish)
68. I ___________like to explain my point of view.
69. Work hard lest you ___________fail.
70. _________ he come here, give him my message. (supposition)
71. She _____________attend the class regularly.
72. It is drizzling. You _______________take your umbrella with you.
73. She __________speak English fluently. (ability)
74. We _________teach him a lesson. (determination/threat)
75. ____________you mind opening the window?
76. She ___________rather break than stoop. (preference)
77. Sohan ___________be expelled from school for his misbehaviour .
(threat/warning)
78. If you win the match, you _____________have a holiday.
79. You____________beg pardon of your teacher. (necessity/obligation/compulsion)
80. ____________you be happy and prosperous! (wish)
81. We eat so that we _________live. (purpose)
82. You _______________worry about your son. (absence of compulsion)
83. I wish he ____________be here with us. (unfulfilled wish)
84. ____________you mind moving a bit?
85. ___________he disobey you, report it to me.
86. I wish it ___would______ stop raining.
87. If only he ____would_______ drive more cautiously.
88. I ___________rather have a cup of milk than tea. (preference)
89. It is really sad that he _should__ lose his only son. (surprise or unexpectedness)
90. If you had invited me, I ____________ have come.
CHAPTER-18

SLANG AND SUPERFLOUS EXPRESSIONS

INCORRECT CORRECT
1. Supposing if Supposing
2. Retreat back Retreat
3. Kindly requested Requested
4. Final conclusion Conclusion
5. Cousin brother/sister Cousin
6. Passing marks Pass marks
7. Coward man Coward
8. Flee away Flee (run away)
9. My family member A member of my family
10. All my family members All members of my family
11. With bag and baggage Bag and baggage
12. Mutual friend Common friend
13. Mutual agreement Agreement
14. Proudy Proud
15. Word by word Word for word
16. Cut jokes Crack jokes
17. Teachers take examination Teachers give examination
18. Students give examination Students take examination
19. Put your sign Put your signature
20. Give speech Make/deliver speech
21. Speak a lie Tell a lie
22. Tell the truth Speak the truth
23. The ship drowned The ship sank
24. He sank in the river He drowned in the river
25. Comparatively bette Comparatively good
26. The all books All the books
27. My both eyes Both my eyes
28. More preferable Preferable
29. Older brother Elder brother
30. The third and fourth chapter The third and the fourth chapter
31. These kind of books This kind of books
32. Keep words Keep word
33. Many a men were Many a man was
34. One and a half hours An hour and a half
35. A worth seeing building A building worth seeing
36. The house’s roof The roof the house
37. Playing with cards Playing cards
38. Playing upon the harmonium Playing the harmonium
39. Stephen discovered the steam engine Stephen invented the steam engine
40. Columbus invented America Columbus discovered America
41. The most unique leader A unique leader
42. More preferable Preferable
43. The most tallest boy The tallest boy
44. Returned back Returned