DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD SOCIETY

MID TERM EXAMINATION 2023-24

English Language and Literature (Code No. 184)
PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT - GRAMMAR
Class – X
1. Report the dialogue:
The traffic police said to us, “Where are you going?”

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

This dress suits her style. She __________ definitely like it!
A. can B. could C. will D. may

3. Report the dialogue:

The teacher said to the students, “Finish your work by tomorrow.”

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

When Juan was two, he __________ already speak very well.
A. might B. could C. can D. should

5. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

There has been a landslide. You __________ be careful while driving
there.
A. can B. must C. could D. would

6. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

“We _________ definitely look into the matter”, the officer affirmed.
A. need to B. would C. will D. dare to

7. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

Can I borrow __________ sugar?
A. much B. some C. a little D. a few

8. Report the dialogue:

Manisha said, “I have been writing this letter since yesterday.”

9. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

Don’t you ___________ lie to me!
A. need to B. dare C. ought to D. have

10. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

_________ man that we saw turned out to be a thief.
A. A B. The C. That D. This

11. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

Drivers __________ wear the seat belt while driving.
A. will B. ought to C. dare to D. might

12. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:
 This singer, along with a few others, ____ (play) the harmonica on stage.

13. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:

The movie, including all the previews, ________ (take) about two hours to
watch.

14. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

There isn’t ___________ cash left with us.
A. some B. many C. more D. much

15. Report the dialogue:

The teacher says, “There are no shortcuts to success.”

16. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

Can I borrow __________ sugar?
A. much B. some C. a little D. a few

17. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:

Slow and steady ____ (win) the race.

18. Report the dialogue:

The man said to his friend, “The horse died yesterday.”

19. Fill in the blanks with the correct option:

That restaurant serves the best sushi. You __________ definitely try!
A. would B. might C. may D. should

20. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:
Neither Joseph nor his family _______ (speak) French.