About This Book

Containing 1000 varied questions, Conquer

X Grammar Workbook 4 is designed to provide students

with a systematic approach to mastering grammar and usage
covered in the curriculum.

m The exercises in this book can be used as a

resource for enrichment work to complement
the textbook. Each grammar item is enforced over a

m few exercises. Revision exercises are included for extra

practice. General revision exercises included at the back
of the book serve as quick assessment tests. Answers to all

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questions are provided for easy self-assessment.

Teachers and students can choose the exercises

to work on by referring to the contents page.

m The pages of the book are perforated so that each exercise

can be easily detached and used as a worksheet for classroom
and/or home learning.

m This book will certainly help students keen on

learning to write and communicate more effectively in the

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language.

J. Lee
BA, PGDE, M. Soc. Sc.

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NOUNS

X EXERCISE 1
EXERCISE 2
EXERCISE 3
Agreement ................................................................. 1
Agreement ................................................................. 2
Agreement ................................................................. 3

m PRONOUNS
EXERCISE 4
EXERCISE 5
Personal and Possessive Pronouns ........................ 4
Reflexive and Emphatic Pronouns ........................ 5

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EXERCISE 6 Enrichment ................................................................ 6

ADJECTIVES

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EXERCISE 7 Possessive Adjectives ............................................. 7
EXERCISE 8 Comparison of Adjectives ...................................... 8
EXERCISE 9 Enrichment ................................................................ 9

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ADVERBS
Introducing Adverbs of Manner, Adverbs of Time and Adverbs of
Frequency
EXERCISE 10 ................................................................................... 10

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EXERCISE 11 ................................................................................... 11

REVISION
EXERCISE 12 ................................................................................... 12

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EXERCISE 13 ................................................................................... 13
EXERCISE 14 ................................................................................... 14
EXERCISE 15 ................................................................................... 15

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EXERCISE 16 ................................................................................... 16

MODALS

m Introducing can, cannot, could, would, should, may, might, ought to

and must

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EXERCISE 18 ................................................................................... 18
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PREPOSITIONS

X Introducing in, on, at, by, for, of, to, into, after, across, under, over,
from, with, along, between, against and through
EXERCISE 19 ................................................................................... 19

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EXERCISE 20 .................................................................................. 20
EXERCISE 21 ................................................................................... 21
EXERCISE 22 .................................................................................. 22
EXERCISE 23 .................................................................................. 23

m CONJUNCTIONS
Introducing and, or, but, as, if, while, after, before, until, unless,

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since, so that, although and because
EXERCISE 24 .................................................................................. 24
EXERCISE 25 .................................................................................. 25
EXERCISE 26 .................................................................................. 26

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EXERCISE 27 .................................................................................. 27
EXERCISE 28 .................................................................................. 28

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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
EXERCISE 29 .................................................................................. 29

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REVISION
EXERCISE 30 .................................................................................. 30
EXERCISE 31 ................................................................................... 31
EXERCISE 32 .................................................................................. 32

m EXERCISE 33 .................................................................................. 33
EXERCISE 34 .................................................................................. 34

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TENSES AND CONCORD

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Introducing the base form of the verb, the Simple Present Tense, the
Present Continuous Tense, the Simple Past Tense, the Past Continuous
Tense, the Simple Future Tense, the Present Perfect Tense, the Present
Perfect Continuous Tense and the Past Perfect Tense

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EXERCISE 35 .................................................................................. 35
EXERCISE 36 .................................................................................. 36
EXERCISE 37 .................................................................................. 37

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EXERCISE 38 .................................................................................. 38
EXERCISE 39 .................................................................................. 39
EXERCISE 40 .................................................................................. 40
EXERCISE 41 ................................................................................... 41

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EXERCISE 42 .................................................................................. 42
EXERCISE 43 .................................................................................. 43
EXERCISE 44 .................................................................................. 44

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EXERCISE 45 .................................................................................. 45
EXERCISE 46 .................................................................................. 46
EXERCISE 47 .................................................................................. 47

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EXERCISE 48 .................................................................................. 48
EXERCISE 49 .................................................................................. 49
EXERCISE 50 .................................................................................. 50
EXERCISE 51 ................................................................................... 51

m EXERCISE 52 .................................................................................. 52
EXERCISE 53 .................................................................................. 53
EXERCISE 54 .................................................................................. 54

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EXERCISE 55 .................................................................................. 55
EXERCISE 56 .................................................................................. 56

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EXERCISE 57 .................................................................................. 57
EXERCISE 58 .................................................................................. 58

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EXERCISE 60 .................................................................................. 60
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QUESTION WORDS

X Introducing Who, Whom, Whose, What, When, Where, Which, How

and Why
EXERCISE 61 ................................................................................... 61

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EXERCISE 62 .................................................................................. 62
EXERCISE 63 .................................................................................. 63

QUESTION TAGS

m EXERCISE 64 .................................................................................. 64
EXERCISE 65 .................................................................................. 65
EXERCISE 66 .................................................................................. 66

m QUANTIFIERS
Introducing many, much, a few, a little, some, several, each, any, all,

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one and both
EXERCISE 67 .................................................................................. 67
EXERCISE 68 .................................................................................. 68

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EXERCISE 69 .................................................................................. 69

ARTICLES
Introducing a, an and the

m EXERCISE 70 .................................................................................. 70
EXERCISE 71 ................................................................................... 71
EXERCISE 72 .................................................................................. 72

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GENERAL REVISION

X EXERCISE 73 .................................................................................... 73
EXERCISE 74 .................................................................................... 74
EXERCISE 75 .................................................................................... 75

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EXERCISE 76 .................................................................................... 76
EXERCISE 77 .................................................................................... 77
EXERCISE 78 .................................................................................... 79

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EXERCISE 79 ..................................................................................... 81
EXERCISE 80 .................................................................................... 83
EXERCISE 81 ..................................................................................... 85

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EXERCISE 82 .................................................................................... 87
EXERCISE 83 .................................................................................... 89
EXERCISE 84 ..................................................................................... 91
EXERCISE 85 .................................................................................... 93

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EXERCISE 86 .................................................................................... 95
EXERCISE 87 .................................................................................... 97
EXERCISE 88 .................................................................................... 99

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EXERCISE 89 ................................................................................... 101
EXERCISE 90 .................................................................................. 103
EXERCISE 91 ................................................................................... 105
EXERCISE 92 .................................................................................. 107

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EXERCISE 93 .................................................................................. 109
EXERCISE 94 .................................................................................... 111
EXERCISE 95 ................................................................................... 113

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EXERCISE 96 ................................................................................... 115
EXERCISE 97 ................................................................................... 117

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EXERCISE 98 ................................................................................... 119
EXERCISE 99 ................................................................................... 121
EXERCISE 100 ................................................................................ 123

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NOUNS
Agreement

Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the brackets.

1 Several pairs of scissors replaced with new ones during the art and
craft lesson just now.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( 4 )

2 Jenny’s ambition to become a pilot like her father when she grows up.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

3 There several slices of bread on the plate when I came down for
breakfast this morning.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

4 The baby’s cries so loud that we were unable to sleep the whole night.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

5 The loose wires dangerous. Do not let the children touch them.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

6 The furniture in the flat destroyed in the fire last night.

(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

7 Being polite something that everyone should practise.

(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

8 There several cubes of ice in the drink that I have now.

(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

9 Look! Strands of noodles all over the toddler’s hair.

(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

10 The three pairs of trousers that I tried too long. I did not buy any of
them.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

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Exercise 1
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10
NOUNS
Agreement

Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the brackets.

1 Local news on every night at nine thirty.

(1) come (2) comes (3) came (4) coming ( 2 )

2 In some African tribes, the women while the men stay home.
(1) hunt (2) hunts (3) hunted (4) hunting ( )

3 There sand in the car after our outing to the beach yesterday.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

4 Cotton wool used to clean the wound before cream is put on it.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

5 The laws against animal abuse aimed at preventing people from

abusing stray cats and dogs.
(1) were (2) was (3) is (4) are ( )

6 Two tins of paint needed to paint this room. You do not have
enough paint.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

7 The old trees along the expressway chopped down so that new
ones could be planted.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

8 Scrap material useful because the children can use it to make robots
and doll’s houses.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

9 The winners of the lucky draw announced in the newspapers

last Sunday.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

10 The virus so quickly that a large number of people can fall ill within
a short period of time.
(1) spread (3) spreading
(2) spreads (4) have spread ( )

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Exercise 2
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10
NOUNS
Agreement

Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the brackets.

1 Gold a metal that can be used to make jewellery.

(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( 1 )

2 Traditional handicraft a dying trade among the tribes as many of

the tribesmen are working in the cities today.
(1) were (2) was (3) are (4) is ( )

3 A carton of fresh milk delivered to my house every morning.

(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

4 Wild animals being harmed by poachers who want to kill them for
their body parts.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

5 Jasmine’s hair long and smooth. I wish I had hair like hers.
(1) were (2) was (3) are (4) is ( )

6 The equipment in this room very expensive. Please do not touch

anything.
(1) were (2) was (3) is (4) are ( )

7 All the players in the team scolded by the coach just now for not
concentrating during the match.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

8 Ice cream that melted should not be eaten.

(1) has (2) have (3) having (4) is having ( )

9 “Please go to the wards now for help needed there,” the nurse
told the volunteers.
(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were ( )

10 Dust on the windows and strands of hair on the floor

even after the house had been cleaned.
(1) were … was (3) were … were
(2) was … were (4) was … was ( )
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Exercise 3
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PRONOUNS
Personal and Possessive Pronouns

Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the brackets.

1 David borrowed Samuel’s pencil without asking .

(1) he (2) his (3) him (4) them ( 3 )

2 If are dishonest, no one will believe you even when you tell the truth.
(1) you (2) they (3) we (4) she ( )

3 My parents and were having our dinner when the lights went out.
(1) my (2) me (3) I (4) mine ( )

4 If my grandmother does not use a walking stick, will fall.

(1) she (2) they (3) he (4) it ( )

5 Jack is my best friend and I can turn to whenever I have a problem.

(1) he (2) him (3) her (4) them ( )

6 The wealthy man spent two million dollars to build this enormous mansion.
This mansion is .
(1) mine (2) his (3) hers (4) theirs ( )

7 People throw coins into the wishing well as believe that their wishes
will come true.
(1) she (2) we (3) he (4) they ( )

8 Martha receives twenty dollars from her father whenever does well
in her tests.
(1) he (2) she (3) I (4) we ( )

9 Benny and have been neighbours for the past five years.
(1) me (2) I (3) them (4) her ( )

10 This book is . The other book is .

(1) my … your (3) mine … your
(2) mine … yours (4) my … yours ( )

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Exercise 4
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PRONOUNS
Reflexive and Emphatic Pronouns

Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the brackets.

1 Many animals collect more food for just before winter arrives.
(1) itself (2) himself (3) herself (4) themselves ( 4 )

2 My sister often tries to solve her problems . She seldom asks for help.
(1) myself (2) himself (3) herself (4) itself ( )

3 Even though Sharon lost the competition, she still has confidence in .
(1) himself (2) itself (3) herself (4) themselves ( )

4 Mary only has to blame for what happened.

(1) herself (2) myself (3) yourself (4) himself ( )

5 Did you see what happened during the accident ?

(1) myself (2) yourself (3) itself (4) himself ( )

6 Susan and I enjoyed at the circus yesterday.

(1) ourselves (3) herself
(2) themselves (4) itself ( )

7 Joe hurt during the football match but he refused to stop playing.
(1) herself (3) themselves
(2) himself (4) ourselves ( )

8 Victoria screamed when she saw the door open by .

(1) herself (3) itself
(2) themselves (4) myself ( )

9 When Anna saw her father at the airport, she threw into his arms.
(1) itself (3) himself
(2) themselves (4) herself ( )

10 The chameleon hides very well because it can blend in with the
environment.
(1) itself (3) herself
(2) themselves (4) himself ( )

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Exercise 5
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