ENGLISH GRAMMAR

Complete the following sentences with a) A, b) AN or c) THE

1. Danny wanted _____ new bicycle for Christmas.

2. Jennifer tasted _____ birthday cake her mother had made.

3. The children have _____ new teacher called Mr. Green.

4. All pupils must obey _____ rules.

5. Dad turned on _____ radio to listen to _____ news.

6. Alex is in Boston studying for _____ MBA.

7. The teacher read _____ interesting article from the newspaper.

8. There was _____ huge crowd of people outside the church.

9. Julie talked for _____ hour about her school project.

10. _____ European expert was invited to speak to the committee.

ANSWERS

1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (c)(c) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (b) 10. (a)
Tenses

1) If Peter _____________ (have) more money, he _______________ (buy) a new car.

2) What _____________ (you do) if you ______________ (see) an accident?

3) Where ______________ (you live) if you _____________ (have) a choice?

4) If Caroline _______________ (arrive) late for a meeting, her boss ______________ (be) angry.

5) If his parents _____________ (come) to visit him, John ______________(bring) them to the theatre.

6) Where _____________ (you go) if you ________________ (can take) a week's holiday?

7) If Julie _____________ (speak) better English, she ________________ (find) a better job.

8) If Paul's boss ______________ (invite) him to lunch, he ________________ (accept).

9) If I _____________ (lose) my wallet, I ______________ (report) it to the police.

10) What ________________ (happen) if you ________________ (miss) your flight?

Answers :

1) had - would buy 2) would you do - saw 3) would you live - had 4) arrived - would
be 5) came - would bring 6) would you go- could take 7) spoke- would find 8) invited- would
accept 9) lost- would report 10) would happen- missed
Active - Passive

1. Active : They take the child to school by car.

Passive : The child is taken to school by car.

2. Active : I saw two armed men in front of the jewellery shop.

Passive : Two armed men were seen in front of the jewellery shop.

3. Active : The reporter is announcing the results on the radio right now.
Passive : The results are being announced on the radio right now.

4. Active : Emma had done the housework before the guests arrived.
Passive : The housework had been done before the guests arrived.

5. Active : The doctor was treating the patient when the ambulance arrived.
Passive : The patient was being treated when the ambulance arrived.

6. Active : The ambulance will take the patient to the nearest hospital.
Passive : The patient will be taken (by ambulance) to the nearest hospital.

7. Active : The teacher had announced the results to the students.

Passive : The results had been announced to the students.

8. Active : Tom will have calculated the cost before the end of the day.
Passive : The cost will have been calculated before the end of the day.
PREPOSITIONS

1. Mr. Martin is responsible ______ recruitment

2. I'm sorry but I don't understand the reason ________ the increase ________ price.

3. In this company, salaries depend ________ the level of responsibility.

4. You have to pay ________ the tickets the day you order them.

5. Our new Chairman reminds me ________ my old history teacher.

6. Do you think the report could be translated ________ English for the meeting tomorrow?

7. Thank you for offering to help. It's very kind ________ you.

8. Look ________ the woman ________ the picture. Who is she?

9. The manager didn't take part ________ the discussion. He didn't want to intervene.

10. It's no use taking him to the Louvre. He isn't interested _______ art.

11. The food in Japan is very different ________ European food.

12. I don't agree ________ you. ________ my opinion you're wrong.

13. John was late for the meeting as usual. That's typical ________ him.

14. We should invite Pete to the party. He's very good ________ telling jokes.

15. The car crashed ________ a fence ________ the other side of the road.

Answers

1) for 2)for/in 3) on 4) for 5) of 6) into 7) of 8) at/in

9) in 10) in 11) from 12) with/in 13) of 14) at 15) into/on

Reported (indirect) Speech

1. Direct speech : David : "There is an excellent band playing later on."

Reported Speech : David said there was an excellent bank playing later on.

2. Direct speech : Christine : "I saw Amy at the bank on Monday."

Reported Speech : Christine said she had seen Amy at the bank on Monday.

3. Direct speech : The driver : "I'm going to turn right at the traffic lights."
Reported Speech : The driver said he was going to turn right at the traffic lights.

4. Direct speech : Jonathan: "I've returned the dictionary to the library".

Reported Speech : Jonathan said he had returned the dictionary to the library.

5. Direct speech : The doctor : "I'll send you the results as soon as they arrive."
Reported Speech : The doctor said he would send me/us the results
as soon as they arrived.

6. Direct speech : Caroline : "Will you come to my party on Saturday?"

Reported Speech : Caroline asked (me) if I would come to her party on Saturday.

7. Direct speech : Shop assistant: "Are you looking for something special?"
Reported Speech : The shop assistant asked if I was looking for something special.

8. Direct speech : Jack : "I'll lend you my grammar book if you think it will help.
Reported Speech : Jack said he would lend me his grammar book
if I thought it would help.

if I thought it would help.

Choose the correct verb to complete the sentences below:

1. She __________ to live in the country.

a) enjoys
b) used
c) is used
d) would rather

2. Jane _______________ to look for a job

a) has decided
b) is thinking
c) had better
d) made him

3. The children _______________ cleaning the house.

a) were made
b) expect you
c) are trying
d) don't mind

4. The owner _______________ him to go.

a) stopped
b) wanted
c) hoped
d) let

5. Tom _______________ to come home early.

a) remember her
b) succeeded
c) is looking forward
d) reminded her

6. The marketing director ______________ meeting Alex.

a) avoided
b) managed
c) happened
d) helped her

7. A member of the team _______________ to do it.

a) couldn't help
b) stopped
c) wasn't capable
d) saw him

8. They succeeded _______________ the report in time for the meeting.

a) to send
b) by completing
c) in finishing
d) to provide
----------Key----------

1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (d)4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (c)

Incorrect Correct
Mr. Bhatia is my English teacher Mr . Bhatia is my Teacher of English.
I forgave him his faults.
I Frogive him for his faults.

Chiranjiv Is my cousin Brother. Chiranjiv is my cousin.

Credit this sum to my name. Credit this sum to my account.

He is very miser He is very miserly.

My all friends are very helpful All my friends are very helpful.
She does not know swimming. She does not know how to swim.
My uncle lives at Janpath Road. My uncle lives at Janpath.
He is family man. He is a man with a family.
This is more batter This is better.
One must do his duty One must do one’s duty.
He made a blunder mistake. He made a blunder.
It is a female compartment. It is a ladies’ compartment.
Open your book on page ten. Open your book at page ten.
He has gone to foreign He has gone abroad
He married his daughter He got his daughter married.
Madhu is very proudy. Madhu is very proud.
He live in the boarding He lives in the boarding house.
Sachin and myself helped you. Sachin and I helped you.
Please write with ink. Please write in ink.
He died from cancer He died of cancer.
He died of overwork
He has no lust of money.
My younger brother goes to the collage
daily.
What a fun!
She was crying the glasses in a tray.
He sat in a tree.
He is taller then me.
He is not as tall as his brother.
I have lost my patience.
He likes cutting jokes.
You have a chance to win.
Don’t mention.
Are you living in Delhi?
It is a true fact.
As you like.
Radha resembles to her mother.
Please pay for your bill.
The police is looking for the culprit.
He said a lot to lies.
I believe you are better now.
He shirks from his studies.
I need a house to live.
I want a pen to write.
I have no influence on him
I am too happy to see you.
He invited me on tea.
He died from overwork.
He has no lust for money.
My younger brother goes to college
daily.
What fun !
She was carrying the glasses on a tray.
He sat on a tree.
He is taller than I (am).
He is not so tall as his brother.
I have lost patience.
He likes cracking jockes.
You have a chance of winning.
Mention not.
Do you live in Delhi?
Is is a fact.
As you like it.
Radha resembles her mother.
Please pay your bill.
The police are looking for the culprit.
He told a lot of lies.
I hope that you are better now.
He shirks his studies.
I need a house to live in.
I want a pen to write with.
I have no influence over him.
I am very happy to see you.
He invited me to tea.
We go to college by foot.
You have no excuse to be late.
Public does not like it.
This is somewhat true.
I do not like the poetries of keats.
I prefer lassi than tea.
Please give key to your watch.
There is no harm to do so.
He gave a speech.
I will return just now.
I will wait here until you do not return.
He needs not worry.
He hanged his head in shame.
The satellite has been sent to space.
Mohan insisted to go there.
He lives through honest labour.
Mohan and sohan are fast enemies.
His grandmother is died.
Send this letter on my address.
I have seen him today morning
Are you a member in the committee?
He is fail in Mathematics.
We reached safely.
Sachin is good in English.
My elder brother is in the teaching line.
I have read four-fifth of this book.
We go to college on foot.
You have no excuse for being late.
Public do not like it.
This is partially true.
I do not like the poetry of Keats.
I prefer lassi to see.
Please wind up your watch.
There is no harm in doing so.
He made a speech.
I will return presently.
I will wait here until you come.
He need not worry.
He hung his head in shame.
The satellite has been launched.
Mohan insisted on going there.
He lives by honest labour.
Mohan and Sohan are sworn enemies.
His grandmother is dead.
Send this letter to my address.
I have been his this morning.
Are you a member of the committee?
He failed in Mathematics.
We reached safe.
Sachin is good at English.
My elder brother is in the teaching
profession.
I have read four-fifth of this book.
Our teacher will take your test
tomorrow.
All his family members are mad.
She does not know swimming.
Our examination starts from Monday
next.
I shall return this book after one week.
Thousands were injured in the war.
He has grown into a beautiful youth.
There is no other alternative.
What is the cost of this pen?
Translate this passage from English to
Hindi.
I have learnt this lesson word by word.
I am going to cut my hair.
My watch is two minutes behind .
I asked him that why he was late.
He pays more attention to Hindi than
English.
Close your door at once.
Verbal orders will not be obeyed.
Burn the lamp at once.
Sachin has made ten goals.
He admitted that he had committed the
murder.
A dictator generally misuses his
political power.
This is the house whose roof leaks.
Our teacher will give us a test
tomorrow.
All members of his family are mad.
She does not know how to swim.
Our examination starts on Monday next.
I shall return this book in one week.
Thousands were wounded in the war.
He has grown into a handsome youth.
There is no alternative.
What is the price of this pen?
Translate this passage from English
into Hindi.
I have learnt this lesson word for word.
I am going to have my hair cut.
My watch is two minutes slow.
I asked him why he was late.
He pays more attention to Hindi than to
English.
Shut the door at once
Oral orders will not be obeyed.
Light the lamp at once.
Sachin has scored ten goals.
He confessed that he had committed
the murder.
A dictator generally abuses his political
powers.
This is the house, the roof of which
leaks.
Being a cloudy day, we did not go out.
It is possible to score cent per cent
marks in Mathematics.
Mohan has a thirst of knowledge.
My neighbor is five years elder to me.
His service has been terminated.
Please see the dictionary to find out the
meaning of this word.
Mohan asked his servant to bring water.
He got down from his bicycle.
I lived in that hotel for two days.
Please tell us everything in brief.
I shall write him tomorrow.
We have reached the final conclusions.
To make dolls is his professions.
Finishing his work, he went to see a
movie.
I saw a bad dream last night.
If you will abuse me, I will break tour
head.
If you will take tae, I shall also take.
You need not to tell me all this.
My elder brother is in the teaching line.
I have read four-fifth of this book.
Our teacher will take our test tomorrow.
All his family members are mad.
If being a cloudy day, we did not go out.
It is possible to score hundred per cent
marks in Mathematics.
Mohan has a thirst for knowledge.
My neighbor is five years older than me.
His services have been terminated.
Please consult the dictionary to find out
the meaning of this word.
Mohan told his servant to bring water.
He got off his bicycle.
I stayed in that hotel for two days.
Please tell us everything in short.
I shall write to him tomorrow.
We have reached the conclusions.
Making dolls is his profession.
Having finished his work, he went to
see a movie.
I had a bad dream last night.
If you abuse me, I shall break you head.
If you take tea, I shall also rake.
You need not tell me all this.
My elder brother is in the teaching
profession.
I have read four-fifth of this book.
Our teacher will give us a test
tomorrow.
All members of his family are mad.
Our examination starts from Monday
next.
I shall return this book after one week.
Thousands were injured in the war.
He has grown into a beautiful youth.
There is no other alternative.
What is the cost of this pen?
Translate this passage from English to
Hindi.
I have learnt this lesson word by word.
I am going to cut my hair.
My watch is two minutes behind.
I asked him that why he was late.
He pays more attention to Hindi than
English.
Close the door at once.
Verbal orders will not be obeyed.
Burn the lamp at once.
Sachin has made ten goals.
He admitted that he had committed the
murder.
A dictator generally misuses his
political powers.
This is the house whose roof leaks.
Being a cloudy day, we did not go out.
It is possible to score cent per cent
marks in mathematics.
Mohan has a thirst knowledge.
Our examination starts on Monday next.
I shall return this book in one week.
Thousands were wounded in the war.
He has grown into a handsome youth.
There is no alternative.
What is the price of this pen?
Translate this passage from English
into Hindi.
I have learnt this lesson word for word.
I am going to have my hair cut.
My watch is two minutes slow.
I asked him why he was late.
He pays more attention to Hindi than to
English.
Shut the door at once.
Oral orders will not be obeyed.
Light the lamp at once.
Sachin has scored ten goals.
He confessed that he had committed
the murder.
A dictator generally abuses his political
powers.
This is the house, the roof of which
leaks.
It Being a cloudy day, we did not go out.
It is possible to score hundred per cent
marks in mathematics.
Mohan has a thirst for knowledge.

My neighbour is five years elder to me.
His service has been terminated.
Please see the dictionary to find out the
meaning of this word.
Mohan asked his servant to bring water.
He got down from his bicycle.
I lived in that hotel for two days.
Please tell us everything in brief.
I shall write him tomorrow.
We have reached the final conclusion.
To make dolls is his profession.
Finishing his work, he went to see a
movie.
I saw a bad dream last night.
His father has resigned from his post.
If you will abuse me, I will break your
head.
If you will take tea, I shall also take.
You need not to tell me all this.
Let us pass away our time in the
canteen.
I cannot pull on with this man.
First, I told him about his mistakes.
Do not interfere in my work.
I want a fresh basket of flowers.
The students will give their test
tomorrow.
My neighbour is five years older than
me.
His services have been terminated.
Please consult the dictionary to find out
the meaning of this word.
Mohan told his servant to bring water.
He got down off his bicycle.
I stayed in that hotel for two days.
Please tell us everything in short.
I shall write to him tomorrow.
We have reached the conclusion.
Making dolls is his profession.
Having finished his work, he went to
see a movie.
I had a bad dream last night.
His father has resigned his post.
If you abuse me, I shall break your
head.
If you take tea, I shall also take.
You need not tell me all this.
Let us pass our time in the canteen.
I cannot get on with this man.
At First, I told him about his mistakes.
Do not interfere with my work.
I want a basket of fresh flowers.
The students will take their test
tomorrow.
The interview will be held between
10a.m to 12 noon.
There was a hell of a rush at the tickets
window.
My hairs are black.
Now, I shall go to my quarter.
Law and order have to be maintained.
What is the cost of this shirt?
Our examination is approaching near.
Good Night, sir, have a cup of tea.
The chairman is the wholly solely in our
establishment.
We must fight-poverty with tooth and
nail.
The English have left India with bag and
baggage.
We go to college by foot.
I have many works to do on Sundays.
He secured only passing marks in
Mathematics.
Please give me a ten - rupees note.
This pen is superior than that.
I am not on talking terms with Mohan.
Sachin is our mutual friend.
He picks up a quarrel over petty
matters.
Summon could not be issued.
When you say so, I must believe it.
The interview will be held between
10a.m and 12 noon.
There was a hell of a rush at the ticket-
window.
My hair is black.
Now I shall go to my quarters.
Law and order has to be maintained.
What is the price of this shirt?
Our examination is approaching .
Good Evening, sir, have a cup of tea.
The chairman is the all in all in our
establishment.
We must fight-poverty tooth and nail.
The English have left India bag and
baggage.
We go to college on foot.
I have much works to do on Sundays.
He secured only pass marks in
Mathematics.
Please give me a ten - rupee note.
This pen is superior to that.
I am not on speaking terms with
Mohan.
Sachin is our common friend.
He picks a quarrel over petty matters.
Summons could not be issued.
Since you say so, I must believe it.
No less than fifty soldiers were injured
in the blast.
What is the fresh news of today?
I have something to ask from you.
The train left at 3 o’ clock.
You are requested to substitute the old
picture for a new one.
Due to illness. I could not go to college.
This news was broadcasted from All
India Radio only yesterday.
I will teach you reading and writing
English.
It is the first time I have said so.
Failed students cannot be promoted to
the next higher class.
Please do the needful and oblige.
Accompanied with my friends, I went
there.
What to speak of English, he cannot
speak even Hindi.
The plane circled the airport two times
before landing.
He became a rich man by and by.
My dear respected father, you are really
great.
Send your reply by return post.
No fewer than fifty soldiers were injured
in the blast.
What is the latest news of today?
I have something to ask you.
The train departed at 3 o’ clock.
You are requested to replace the old
picture by a new one.
Owing to illness. I could not go to
college.
This news was broadcast from All India
Radio only yesterday.
I will teach you how to read and writing
English.
This is the first time I have said so.
Students who have failed in the
examination cannot be promoted to the
next higher class.
Please do what is necessary and oblige.
Accompanied by my friends, I went
there.
Not to speak of English, he cannot
speak even Hindi.
The plane circled the airport twice
before landing.
He became a rich man in course of
time.
My dear father, you are really great.
Send your reply by return of post.
Please speak to the concerned
authority.
He is a noted dacoit.
It was very wonderful.
I am quite sorry to hear of your failure.
Please speak to the authority
concerned.
He is a notorious dacoit.
It was really wonderful.
I am very sorry to hear of your failure.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR SAMPLE TEST

1. While UK has earned record revenue this year, __________ well behind in exports.
(A) it still lag
(B) it still lags
(C) it lag still
(D) it lags still

2. Anna and Tania went shopping, but __________ couldn’t find anything __________
liked.
(A) they, those
(B) they, them
(C) those, they
(D) they, they

3. Nuclear energy is __________ dangerous to be used widely.

(A) so
(B) such
(C) too
(D) that

4. If I have money, I __________ it tomorrow.

(A) will purchase
(B) would purchase
(C) have purchase
(D) have purchased

5. Cannon had __________ unique qualities _________ it was used widely in ancient
times.
(A) such, that
(B) such, so
(C) that, since
(D) that, that

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. She succeeded by __________ hard.
(A) work
(B) working
(C) continuous work
(D) continuous working

7. Katherine made her children __________ chores on Sunday.

(A) make some
(B) take some
(C) do some
(D) does some

8. I enjoy __________ tennis.

(A) to play
(B) plays
(C) playing
(D) to playing

9. Most of the guests arrived __________ buses.

(A) with
(B) by
(C) from
(D) in

10. The departmental store is open __________ eight to seven.

(A) by
(B) from
(C) between
(D) during

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

6. B
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. B
11. On leaving the shopping plaza, Kate was robbed __________ purse.
(A) by her
(B) by hers
(C) of her
(D) of hers

12. If I had money, I __________ it now.

(A) will purchase
(B) would purchase
(C) would have purchased
(D) have purchased

13. The man __________ you met is an anchorperson.

(A) who
(B) whose
(C) whom
(D) which

14. The woman __________ is standing by the table works in electronic media.
(A) who
(B) whose
(C) whom
(D) which

15. He is looking for accommodation __________ in flat or shared house.

(A) both
(B) until
(C) neither
(D) either

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

11. C
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. You can go neither by train __________ by bus.
(A) no
(B) nor
(C) or
(D) and

17. Before designing a public park, the architect must __________ the public.
(A) consider
(B) considers
(C) recognize
(D) recognizes

18. When she was younger, she __________ five kilometers a day.
(A) walked
(B) had walked
(C) has been walking
(D) had been walking

19. The house is large __________ is quite old-fashioned.

(A) and
(B) or
(C) which
(D) but

20. We need to find __________ method to solve this problem.

(A) other
(B) the other
(C) another
(D) others

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

16. B
17. A
18. A
19. D
20. C
21. The students in our school are __________ in other schools.
(A) smarter
(B) smarter than
(C) smarter than those
(D) more smarter than

22. The number of web entrepreneurs __________ increasing every year.

(A) is
(B) are
(C) has been
(D) have been

23. Write down __________ your name and roll number.

(A) both
(B) either
(C) neither
(D) not only

24. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) burns less efficiently than gasoline __________.
(A) burn
(B) burns
(C) should burn
(D) would burn

25. Oxygen can be mixed with __________ gasses such as Hydrogen, Nitrogen and
Chlorine.
(A) another like
(B) another
(C) the other
(D) other

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

21. C
22. A
23. A
24. B
25. D
26. The man __________ wallet was stolen called the police.
(A) who
(B) whose
(C) whom
(D) which

27. The market is nearer to them than __________.

(A) we
(B) our self
(C) us
(D) ourselves

28. He takes his turn, and she takes __________.

(A) her
(B) hers
(C) herself
(D) himself

29. If I had had money, I __________ it yesterday.

(A) would purchase
(B) would purchased
(C) would have purchase
(D) would have purchased

30. Kate, accompanied by her brother, __________ at the party.

(A) is
(B) are
(C) was
(D) were

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

26. B
27. C
28. B
29. D
30. C
31. White ball __________ for the first time in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
(A) used
(B) was used
(C) had used
(D) has been used

32. The new information on dengue virus caused panic in the public and government
__________.
(A) like
(B) likely
(C) alike
(D) dislike

33. I cannot come to see you _________ tomorrow.

(A) by
(B) till
(C) until
(D) unless

34. He has been living in Switzerland _________ two years.

(A) for
(B) since
(C) from
(D) until

35. She is standing __________ her boyfriend.

(A) with
(B) by
(C) in
(D) for

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

31. B
32. C
33. C
34. A
35. B
36. He paid the dining bill __________ a credit card.
(A) with
(B) by
(C) in
(D) for

37. He did not give up __________.

(A) hope
(B) hopes
(C) to hope
(D) hoping

38. __________ the bad weather, the outdoor party was rescheduled.
(A) Because of
(B) In order to
(C) Despite
(D) In spite of

39. __________ loosing the first match, our team has won the world cup.
(A) Because of
(B) In order to
(C) Despite
(D) In spite of

40. Everyone at the party __________ amazed by his performance.

(A) is
(B) are
(C) were
(D) was

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

36. A
37. D
38. A
39. C
40. D
41. She __________ for the upcoming tennis tournament.
(A) trains
(B) is training
(C) will train
(D) is going to train

42. I __________ New Zealand next year.

(A) go
(B) will go
(C) am going
(D) am going to

43. There are some vacant rooms __________ in flats and shared houses.
(A) both
(B) between
(C) either
(D) neither

44. The sun rises __________ the east.

(A) in
(B) on
(C) from
(D) towards

45. Nitrogen gas is in abundance __________ the Earth.

(A) in
(B) on
(C) above
(D) along

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

41. B
42. D
43. A
44. A
45. B
46. I was watching a TV program, when he __________ in.
(A) walk
(B) walks
(C) walked
(D) was walking

47. We are planning __________ out to dinner tonight.

(A) taking our guests
(B) guests to take
(C) guests taking
(D) to take our guests

48. She took lessons __________ how to swim.

(A) learn
(B) for learning
(C) to learn
(D) learning

49. The class teacher __________ Anna move to another chair.

(A) allows
(B) allowed
(C) let
(D) permitted

50. He devotes much of his time __________ for the future.

(A) to planning
(B) to plan
(C) plan
(D) planning

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

46. C
47. D
48. C
49. C
50. A
51. For good health, she __________ bed earlier.
(A) should go
(B) should go to
(C) should goes
(D) should goes to

52. If you have time, you __________ the nature museum.

(A) should visit
(B) should visited
(C) have to visit
(D) would visit

53. It is our problem, not __________.

(A) their
(B) theirs
(C) there
(D) there’s

54. The number of guests at the party __________ amazing.

(A) was
(B) were
(C) had
(D) have had

55. __________ 600 and 800 B.C, Olympics were held in Athens, Greece.
(A) During
(B) Until
(C) Unless
(D) Between

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

51. B
52. A
53. B
54. A
55. D
56. She __________ the driving test to get a license.
(A) should pass
(B) should has passed
(C) has to pass
(D) have to pass

57. As there were no buses, she __________ home last night.

(A) has to walk
(B) has to walked
(C) had to walk
(D) had to walked

58. __________ these books belong to?

(A) Who do
(B) Who does
(C) Whom do
(D) Whom does

59. If John __________ earlier, he would always be on time.

(A) get up
(B) got up
(C) had get up
(D) had got up

60. Jolie __________ a book yesterday.

(A) had read
(B) readed
(C) red
(D) read

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

56. C
57. C
58. A
59. B
60. D
61. It was raining yesterday, so we __________ out.
(A) did not go
(B) did not went
(C) would not go
(D) would not gone

62. I __________ what was happening.

(A) couldn’t understood
(B) couldn’t understand
(C) was not able to understood
(D) was not able to understand

63. If you work hard, you __________ good marks.

(A) would get
(B) would got
(C) will get
(D) will got

64. If you __________ hard, you would not have failed in the exams.
(A) have work
(B) have worked
(C) had work
(D) had worked

65. If the camera was working, we __________ a movie.

(A) could made
(B) could make
(C) would made
(D) would make

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

61. A
62. B
63. C
64. D
65. B
66. Emma is getting __________ the car.
(A) of
(B) off
(C) out of
(D) out off

67. Near the London eye, there is a bridge __________ the Thames River.
(A) above
(B) over
(C) off
(D) towards

68. Michael is falling __________ the horse.

(A) from
(B) of
(C) off
(D) above

69. She is looking for a job in __________ electronic or print media.

(A) both
(B) between
(C) neither
(D) either

70. They could save money if they bought __________ furniture.

(A) economical
(B) economic
(C) economize
(D) economics

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

66. C
67. B
68. C
69. D
70. A
71. I must get to the market before it __________.
(A) close
(B) closes
(C) closed
(D) has closed

72. One day people __________ to Moon.

(A) travel
(B) traveled
(C) will travel
(D) will be travelling

73. Olga __________ gym this evening.

(A) will go
(B) will goes
(C) is going
(D) is going to

74. Emma lives in Brighton, __________?

(A) doesn’t she
(B) don’t she
(C) didn’t she
(D) won’t she

75. They will not come here, __________?

(A) won’t they
(B) won’t them
(C) will they
(D) will them

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

71. B
72. C
73. D
74. A
75. C
76. The newly installed application sounds very __________.
(A) interest
(B) interested
(C) interestingly
(D) interesting

77. Our team played __________.

(A) bad
(B) badly
(C) good
(D) well done

78. Alice is not at home at the moment. She __________ work.

(A) is at
(B) is on
(C) was at
(D) was on

79. Alice, Anna and I __________ good friends.

(A) am
(B) was
(C) are
(D) been

80. I __________ my mobile phone yesterday.

(A) loss
(B) loose
(C) lose
(D) lost

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

76. D
77. B
78. A
79. C
80. D
81. My elder brother has got a motor bike but I __________.
(A) have not
(B) has not
(C) had not
(D) could not

82. What __________ to drink, tea or coffee?

(A) you would like
(B) would you like
(C) you would liked
(D) would you liked

83. __________ for a concert this evening?

(A) Would you went
(B) Would you going
(C) Would you like going
(D) Would you like to go

84. Are you interested in __________?

(A) Physics
(B) the Physics
(C) a Physics
(D) Physical

85. I bought some pictures when I was __________ holiday __________ December,
and now I’m going to hang them __________ the wall.
(A) in, in, along
(B) on, for, on
(C) on, in, on
(D) on, in, along

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

81. A
82. B
83. D
84. A
85. C
86. I am going __________ to watch a movie.
(A) cinema
(B) to cinema
(C) to a cinema
(D) to the cinema

87. Anna has finished her work, now she is __________ home.
(A) going
(B) going to
(C) going to the
(D) going towards the

88. Write your name and roll number __________ top of the page.
(A) at
(B) at the
(C) on
(D) on the

89. We came __________ the room and jumped __________ the swimming pool.
(A) out, in
(B) out, into
(C) out of, into
(D) out of, in

90. She lived __________ Australia __________ 2008 __________ 2015.

(A) in, during, till
(B) in, between, until
(C) in, from, till
(D) in, from, until

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

86. D
87. A
88. B
89. C
90. D
91. Not only her parents __________ her class teacher __________ proud of her
results.
(A) but also, was
(B) but also, were
(C) and also, was
(D) and also, were

92. Yesterday I got a call from my old friend, and he __________ me the whole story.
(A) tell
(B) tells
(C) told
(D) telling

93. Maldives is a country __________ thousands of islands, and it is __________ most

dispersed country.
(A) made of, a
(B) made of, the
(C) made up of, a
(D) made up of, the

94. You need to write your mobile number, while home address is __________.
(A) option
(B) options
(C) optional
(D) optionals

95. The problem is not _________ to one of internal.

(A) reduce
(B) reducible
(C) reliable
(D) reduction

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

91. A
92. C
93. D
94. C
95. B
96. They had been __________ false beliefs from their childhood.
(A) doctrinated
(B) indoctrine
(C) indoctrinated
(D) indoctrination

97. She is not willing to reveal the identity of her __________.

(A) inform
(B) informant
(C) informal
(D) information

98. Employs in this department always __________ close relations with each other.
(A) maintain
(B) maintains
(C) maintained
(D) maintenance

99. Emma is older __________ Alice, while Jolie is __________ oldest.

(A) than, an
(B) from, the
(C) then, the
(D) than, the

100. I can’t walk anymore, I’m __________ tired.

(A) too
(B) so
(C) such
(D) so such

ANSWERS: ENGLISH GRAMMAR TEST

96. C
97. B
98. A
99. D
100. A
SYNONYMS

1. Impeccable - Faultless
2. Adverse - Negative
3. Friendly - Amiable
4. Imitate - Copy
5. Dessert - Sweet-dish
6. Fortitude - Courage
7. Trauma - Emotional shock
8. Adversary - Opponent
9. Erudite - Scholarly
10. Takes after - Resembles
11. Cajole - Persuade
12. Amazement - Surprise
13. Electrifying - Exciting
14. Merited - Deserved
15. Zealous - Ardent
16. Deny - Refuse
17. Hostile - Antagonistic
18. Veil - Conceal
19. Peculiar - Strange
20. Eminent - Illustrious
21. Defer - Postpone
22. Novice - Beginner
23. Salient - Most important
24. Idea - Notion
25. Ill-favoured - Unlucky
26. Clue - Hint
27. Consistency - Uniformity
28. Refrain - Desist
29. Candid - Frank
30. Industrious - Hard-working
31. Authentic - Genuine
32. Miraculous - Amazing
33. Knave - Scoundrel
34. Impost - Tax
35. Forego - Renounce
36. Frontier - Boundary
37. Irreproachable - Faultless
38. Judicious - Sensible
39. Obstinate - Unyielding
40. Menial - Lowly
41. Emulate - Follow
42. Mass murder - Genocide
43. Maiden Speech - First Speech
44. Tedious - Dull
45. Spirited - Enthusiastic
46. Gloomy - Morose
47. Warranty - Guarantee
48. Prodigal - Wasteful
49. Coarse - Rough
50. Recipients - Receivers
51. Rout - Defeat
52. Felicity - Bliss
53. Transpired - Happened
54. Sundry - Various
55. Impetus - Accelerated growth
56. Boast - Brag
57. Executioner - One who inflict capital punishment
58. Interfere - Meddle
59. Magnificent - Splendid
60. Feasible - Practical
61. Fortify - Strengthen
62. Barren - Unproductive
63. Intrepid - Fearless
64. Sufficient - Enough
65. Ancestors - Forefathers
66. Meek - Submissive
67. Fragrance - Aroma
68. Crude - Unrefined
69. Enigmatic - Puzzling
70. Aversion - Dislike
71. Jubilant - Ecstatic
72. Blister - Wound
73. Fabulous - Marvellous
74. Surpass - Outdo
75. Atrocity - Violence
76. Pacify - Calm down
77. Infamy - Notoriety
78. Perspicuous - Clear
79. Benevolent - Kind
80. Embrace - Accept
81. Homage - Tribute
82. Fictitious - False
83. Recurrent - Happening repeatedly
84. Despondent - Dejected
85. Desperation - Hopelessness
86. Liberty - Freedom
87. Favourite - Preferred
88. Laudable - Praiseworthy
89. Sanitise - Disinfect
90. Surreptitiously - Secretly
91. Genuine - Real
92. Elastic - Flexible
93. Rectify - Correct
94. Advance - Progress
95. Poach - Hunt
96. Exhort - Urge
97. Familiar - Well-known
98. Affiliate - Associate
99. Diligent - Industrious
100. Prospective - Possible
101. Accentuated - Accent
102. Paucity - Shortfall
103. Pensive - Thoughtful
104. Provisional - Temporary
105. Forebode - Foretell
106. Obscene - Indecent
107. Vacillate - Waver
108. Impediment - Obstruction
109. Prognosis - Forecast
110. Repartee - Quick witty reply
111. Lurid - Shocking
112. Prosper - Thrive
113. Explicit - Clear
114. Infuriate - Enrage
115. Lousy - Awful
116. Predominantly - Mostly
117. Avert - Avoid
118. Cordial - Friendly
119. Horrendous - Greatly unpleasant
120. Irrevocable - Unalterable
121. Repose - Rest
122. Nurture - To grow
123. Abuse - Scorn
124. Considerate - Thoughtful
125. Frugal - Miserly
126. Pity - Mercy
127. Restrict - Prohibit
128. Tremendous - Excessive
129. Abundant - Plentiful
130. Change - Alter
131. Adorn - Beatify
132. Commotion - Disturbance
133. Grumble - To complain
134. Docile - Submissive
135. Irresolute - Undecided
136. Motive - Intention
137. Quash - Reject
138. Anticipate - Expect
139. Meticulous - Painstaking
140. Acquaint - Introduce
141. Fruitless - Useless
142. Cease - Stop
143. Abandon - Forsake
144. Regard- Respect
145. Prudent - Wise
146. Culmination- Climax
147. Crass - Unrefined
148. Cursory - Quick
149. Clandestine - Secret
150. Obdurate - Adamant
151. Reluctant - Unwilling
152. Ostracise - Banish
153. Imbecility - Stupidity
154. Hesitant - Undecided
155. Palpable - Obvious
156. Sauntering - Strolling
157. Pious - Religious
158. Intimidate - Frighten
159. Swap - Exchange
160. Genius - An intellect
161. Sporadic - Irregular
162. Accomplish - Achieve
163. Envisaged - Imagined
164. Resentment - Annoyance
165. Obscure - Unknown
166. Revelation - Disclosure
167. Appalled - Shocked
168. Collusion - Secret agreement
169. Deceptive - Misleading
170. Laid-back - Easy-going
171. Pompous - Grandiose
172. Poignant - Sad
173. Audacious - Bold
174. Reverie - Day- dream
175. Accrue - Accumulate
176. Vindictive - Spiteful
177. Hostility - Enmity
178. Condemn - Censure
179. Jealous - Envious
180. Plausible - Seemingly true
181. Dishonour - Infamy
182. Reticent - Not saying much
183. Apprise - Inform
184. Unceremonious - Impolite
185. Ravaged - Destroyed
186. Querulous - Quarrelsome
187. Perilous - Hazardous
188. Genial - Unselfish
189. Loquacious - Talkative
190. Inclement - Unfavourable
191. Indifferent - Unconcerned
192. Weary - Troubled
193. Creditable - Bringing praise
194. Fragile - Easily broken
195. Reciprocal - Mutual
196. Consensus - General agreement
197. Treason - Disloyalty
198. Lucid - Clear
199. Perplexed - Puzzled
200. Transparent - Clear
ENGLISH SYNONYMS

1. Which word best express the meaning of BARBARIAN

A.Unkind
B.Impolite
C.Unlikeness
D.Uncivilised

2. The word best express the meaning of BEMOAN

A.Lament
B.Soothe
C.Denounce
D.Loathe

3. Which of the following word best express the meaning of HAGGLE

A.Crisis
B.Impeach
C.Ignore
D.Bargain

4. The nearst word of CONNOISSEUR bearing similar meaning is

A.Lover of art
B. Ignorant
C.Stubborn
D.Violent

5. Find the suitable word close to the word ZENITH

A.Middle
B.Under
C.Pinnacle
 D.Nadir

Key: 1 D 2A 3D 4A 5C

6. Choose the word nearest in meaning to AMBITION

A.Plan
B.Proclamation
C.Desire
D.Decision

7. Choose nearest maning of TAINT

A.Soil
B.Stain
C.Dirty
D.Corrupt

8. Which word is more less synonym of ABLE

A.Not able
B.Not worthy
C.Ability
D.Capable

9. I believe in the unity of God. Here 'Unity' means

A.Uniqueness
B.Oneness
C.University
D.Universal

10. Choose the word nearest in meaning to CONCEAL

 A.Unfold
B.Reveal
C.Hide
D.Discover

Key: 6C 7D 8D 9B 10C

11. Find nearest meaning of IMPASSE

A.Stalemate
B.Impossibility
C.Difficulty
D.Confrontation

12. Select the word with the Most Similar in meaning to HERALDED

A.Suspected
B.Publicised
C.Dragged
D.Objective

13. Find nearest meaning of OUTWEIGHT

A.Surpass
B.Preish
C.Venture
D.Control

14. Choose the word wich is most nearly the same in meaning of SCUTTLE

A.Delay
B.Mix
C.Shuffle
D.Destroy
15. Find the Nearest meaning of SPURRED
A.Instigated
B.Prompted
C.Reflected
D.Agitated

Key: 11A 12B 13A 14D 15B

ANTONYMS

16. Give the antonym of MILITARY

A.Civil
B.Militant
C.Civility
D.Coup

17. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word EMBRACE

A.Disobey
B.Contradict
C.Reject
D.Obscure

18. Find the most opposite meaning of SUBVERSION

A.Destabilisation
B.Clarity
C.Compliance
D.Sanity
19. Find opposite meaning of UNDER REIN
A.Under wrap
B.Without target
C.Let loose
D.No clout

20. Find most opposite word of COERCIVE

A.Progressive
B.Promoting
C.Opinionated
D.Gentle

Key: 16A 17C 18C 19C 20D

21. Find opposite meaning of ORIENT

A.Disorder
B.Fact
C.Conform
D.Casual

22. Find the word just opposite of TIMID

A.Gentle
B.Tired
C.Brave
D.Snicker

23. Find antonym of EXODUS

A.Departure
B.Typical
 C.Stay
D.Normal

24.. Find the word that bears the farthest meaning of SINISTER

A.Good
B. Evil
C.Long
D.Short

25. Find the word just opposite of STERILE

A.Short
B.Wild
C.Common
D.Fertile

Key: 21A 22C 23C 24A 25D

26. Find most opposite word of TENET

A.Respected
B.Disrespected
C.Assumption
D.Doubt

27. Find opposite meaning of BAROQUE

A.Florid
B.Abandon
C.Empty
D.Plain
28. Find antonym of FIASCO

A.Blunder
B.Debacle
C.Limp
D.Achievement

29. Find the word just opposite of ARBITRARY

A.Appropiate
B.Consistent
C.Superficial
D.Snicker

30. Find antonym of AMENDMENT

A.Correction
B.Polarised
C.Improvement
D.Worsening

Key: 26D 27D 28D 29B 30D

31. Find opposite meaning of HERESY

A.Agreement
B.Error
C.Mindful
D.Rash

32. Find the word just opposite of PROVOKE

A.Insult
B.Anger
C.Encourage
 D.Soothe

33. Find opposite meaning of CATEGORICAL

A.Absolute
B.Certain
C.Conditional
D.Positive

34. Find opposite meaning of INTENSE

A.Pointed
B.Allow
C.Calm
D.Disallow

35. Find the word that bears the farthest meaning of DEARTH

A.Abundance
B.Shortage
C.Famine
D.Sufficiency

Key: 31A 32D 33C 34C 35A

36. Find opposite meaning of CONTIGUOUS

A.Neighbouring
B.Separated
C.Adjacent
D.Peace

37. Find antonym of ZENITH

 A.Height
B.Apex
C.Bottom
D.Revile

38 Find the word just opposite of ADHERE

A.Disjoin
B.Stand By
C.Obey
D.Follow

39 Find most opposite word of PROHIBIT

A.Allow
B.Outlaw
C.Failure
D.Achievement

40. Find most opposite word of BREACH

A.Bridge
B.Break
C.Deficit
D.Growth

Key: 36B 37C 38A 39A 40A

41.Find most opposite word of DILATE

A.Wide
B.Long
C.Narrow
D.Enlarge

42.Find opposite meaning of RABID

A.Furious
B.Wild
C.Calm
D.Decent

43.Find the word that bears the farthest meaning of AUTONOMY

A.Goverment
B.Dependence
C.Liberty
D.Freedom

44.Find the word that bears the farthest meaning of DEMISE

A.Death
B.Distance
C.Birth
D.Short

45.Find most opposite word of BOON

A.Prodigy
B.Advantage
C.Hindrance
D.Annihilation

Key: 41C 42C 43B 44C 45C