ARTICLES
Fill in the blanks with a, an or the:
1. She is ___________ journalist.
2. He offered me ________________
chocolate.
3. I had ___________ cup of tea.
4. We had dinner in ____ very expensive
restaurant.
5. I am going on leave for ____ week in the
month of September.
6. Would you like _____ apple?
7. ______ Sun is ______ star.
8. We went for a walk by _____ Sea.
9. When I entered the hall, ______ television
was on but nobody was watching it.
10. I saw ______ girl in _______ garden.
11. ________ Earth goes round _______ Sun.
12. I lay down on ________ ground and looked
up at _______ sky.
13. What‟s ______ name of that man we met
yesterday?
14. We had dinner in ________ most expensive
restaurant in town.
15. It is a beautiful day let us sit in ________
garden.
16. I want _____ glass of milk.
17. I saw ________ accident this morning.
18. He lives near _______ temple, which was
built in the 15th century.
19. The officer is looking for _____ good
assistant.
20. Benares is _____ holy city.
21. He likes to picture himself as _______
original thinker.
22. He learnt to play _______ sitar when he was
_____ child.
23. ______ Ant is _____ insect.
24. What ______ beautiful garden it is!
25. She gave me _______ good piece of advice.
26. I don‟t believe him. He is __ ___ liar.
27. Another scandal would be acutely
embarrassing for ______ government.
28. Albert Einstein was _____ scientist.
29. Azad was ________ admirable person.
30. I advise you to see ________ lawyer.
31. Every term parents are invited to ______
School to meet the teacher.
32. John went to _________ Church to take
some photographs of the building.
33. The other day the fire brigades were called
to _______ prison to put out the fire.
34. _________ Information, which we were
given wasn‟t correct.
35. Who are _________ people in this
photograph?
36. There is ________ lion in the zoo.
37. There is _________ Ox under the tree.
38. There is _________ orange in the basket.
39. The pacific is ________ Ocean.
40. The moon is __________ satellite.
41. Hyderabad is __________ City.
42. There is ______ red book and ______ green
book on _______ shelf in my room. Will
you bring _______ red one, please?
43. Mr. James is ________ NCC officer.
44. This is ________ unfortunate incident.
45. Eat ________ apple every day in _______
morning, and that will keep you healthy.
46. I waited for him for ________ hour and ___
half.
47. John is _________ European.
48. It is ________ one rupee note.
49. _________ higher you go, ______ colder it
gets.
50. _________ rich ought to help ______ poor.
51. She is a good musician; she plays _______
piano beautifully.
52. When he was nineteen, he joined ________
army.
53. She is _______ highest paid actress in
Hollywood.
54. We heard ________ strange noise behind the
curtain.
55. _______ story which you told yesterday was
boring.
56. It was _________ embarrassing
conversation.
57. The boy who delivers _______ paper is late
today.
58. _________ Chocolates which I ate last night
tasted very strange.
59. Mr. Brown is ________ Italian.
60. He is ________ Tendulkar of our Cricket
Team.
 PREPOSITIONS
EXERCISE – 1
Fill in the blanks with appropriate
prepositions:
1. I sympathize _________ you in your
misfortune.
2. He was ashamed _________ his
misbehavior.
3. I prefer oranges _________ apples.
4. I agree __________ your proposal.
5. The Chinese are good ___________ archery.
6. Look ____________ you leap.
7. As son as she saw the invigilator, she threw
the chit ____________ window.
8. I saw a few familiar faces ___________ the
crowd.
9. The decision taken by the Government has
caused a lot of anger ______________
women.
10. The letter „K‟ comes _____________ „L‟ in
the English Alphabet.
11. Do we have a class again ____________
Friday?
12. I am not satisfied, because his marks in
English are __________ average.
13. Trade _____________ the two countries
(their trade with each other) was increased
sharply last year.
14. The survey shows a link ____________
asthma and air pollution.
15. His thoughtfulness is _____________ belief.
16. Prices have risen by an average
___________ 4% over the past year.
17. The child beamed __________ his teacher as
he received the award.
18. The hall looked very festive __________ its
colored lights and Christmas Tree.
19. „Doctor Faustus‟ a tragedy was written
___________ Marlow.
20. May I pay the rest of the amount
__________ cheque?
21. They met on the road ___________ chance.
22. Don‟t waste your time, go __________
watch.
23. Ruskin Bond wrote stories _____ children.
24. Can you translate this letter
______________ me, because I don‟t know
regional language.
25. A man ______ the Insurance company is
waiting for you.
26. There were so many quotations _________
Shakespeare.
27. The police found a mobile phone 100 meters
away _____ scene of the accident.
28. Leave the key __________ the cupboard.
29. I read about the scam ___________ the
newspaper.
30. The children are playing __________ the
stadium.
31. When I saw her, she was sitting alone
_________ the dark.
32. Richardson wrote the novel „Pamela‟
_________ three parts.
33. There is a mark ___________ your cheek.
34. He was _____________ the way to his
office whrn I called him.
35. I shall wait _________ you come back.
36. I left my books ____________ security
guard.
37. what are you thinking ___________?
38. I have been working here ___________
1989.
39. One should not act ____________ the Law
and Order.
40. He walked __________ the road.
41. She is suffering ___________ cold / cough /
fever / cancer / flu.
42. While he was riding his bile he fell
____________.
43. The speaker will preside __________ the
meeting.
44. She is bringing ___________ an orphan
child.
45. Will you remind me __________ your „B‟
day?
46. This is a film ____________ the Spanish
Civil War.
47. The sign on the wall said, “Please refrain
____________ talking”.
48. Lazy people will have bad attitude
___________ work.
49. She faced the tough times __________
patience.
50. Mother fed __________ with her son‟s
behavior.
 EXERCISE – 2
1. There people were taken _________ hospital
after the accident.
2. We left our luggage __________ the station
and went to find something to eat.
3. The river Rhine flows __________ the
North Sea.
4. „Have you got your camera?‟ „No I left it
__________ home.
5. Carl was born _________ Chicago but his
family moved ________ New York when he
was three. He still lives __________ New
York.
6. I had lost the key but I managed to climb
___________ the house through a window.
7. Water boils _________ 100 degree Celsius.
8. When I was 14, I went __________ a trip to
France organized by my school.
9. Julia‟s grandmother died recently
__________ the age of 79.
10. Can you turn the light on, please? I don‟t
want to sit ________ the dark.
11. We didn‟t go _________ holiday last year.
We stayed at home.
12. He got married __________ 17, which is
rather young to get married.
13. __________ my opinion, violent films
should not be shown _____________
Television.
14. I mustn‟t eat too much. I‟m supposed to be
________ a diet.
15. when you write a cheque, you have to write
the amount __________ words and figures.
16. These photographs were taken __________
a friend of mine.
17. These photographs were taken __________
a very good camera.
18. Shall we get a taxi or shall we go _________
foot ?
19. There was a small table _________ the bed
__________ a lamp and a clock
___________ it.
20. Our team lost the game only because of a
mistake _________ one of our players.
21. There are some differences __________
British and American English.
22. Everything can be explained. There‟s a
reason ____________ everything.
23. If I give you the camera, can you take a
photograph __________ me ?
24. Money isn‟t the solution ________ every
problem.
25. There has been an increase _________ the
amount of traffic using this road.
26. When I opened the envelope, I was delighted
to find a cheque ___________ £ 500.
27. when Paul left home, his attitude
___________ his parents seem to change.
28. Bill and I used to be good friend but I don‟t
have much contact __________ him now.
29. There has been a sharp rise ________ the
cost of living in the past few years.
30. Ken showed me a photograph __________
the house where he lived as a child.
31. What was the answer __________ question
3 in the test?
32. I was delighted ___________ the present
you gave me.
33. It was very nice __________ you to do my
shopping for me. Thank you very much.
34. Why are you always so rude _________
your parents? Can‟t you be nice
__________ them?
35. We always have the same food every day.
I‟m fed up__________ it.
36. We enjoyed our holidays, but we were a bit
disappointed ________ the hotel.
37. I‟m sorry _________ what I said. I hope
you‟re not angry __________ Me.
38. I was shocked __________ what I saw. I‟d
never seen anything like it before.
39. The letter I wrote was full __________
mistakes.
40. My home town is not especially interesting.
It‟s not famous _________ anything.
41. Kate is very fond _________ her younger
brother.
42. I don‟t like going up ladders. I‟m afraid
___________ heights.
43. Did you know that Liz is engaged
_________ a friend of mine?
44. The station platform was crowded
___________ people waiting for the train.
45. You can write __________ a pen or
_________ ink.
46. The collector will interview the candidates
____________ 9.00 A.M ____________
11.00 A.M.
47. Divide this ______________ the two of you.
48. As he fell ___________ debt, he decided to
shell his house and live ____________ a
small hut.
49. Do you go to college ____________ bicycle
or ________ foot ?
50. He ran but couldn‟t get ___________ the
bus.

VERB FORMS
EXERCISE – 1
Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of
verbs given in brackets.
1. I hope they _________ (repair) this road
by the time we come back next summer.
2. If Tom meets us at the station, we
_________ (be) all right.
3. He told me exactly what _____ (happen)
4. He kept looking at her wondering where
he _________ (see) her before.
5. What _________ (be) you ___________
(d0) at 10 O‟ clock last night.
6. I ___________ (look) for you for ages.
7. I __________ (arrive) in England in the
middle of July.
8. She ________ (see) Tom in the morning.
9. Last year the company made a profit but
this year it _________ (make) any profit.
10. When Mr. Mukerjee came to the school
in 1965, Mr. Anand ____ (teach) there
for five years.
11. The baby __________ (cry) all morning.
12. I ___________ (meet) Kumar last week.
13. By this time next year Prakash ________
(buy) a house.
14. When I pay him tomorrow, he ________
(receive) everything I owe him
15. I _________ (smell) something burning.
16. She ____ (unconscious) since four O‟
Clock
17. This paper _____ (appear) weekly twice.
18. The window was open and a bird
___________ (fly) into the room.
19. Wait till he ___________ (arrive)
20. I _______ (buy) a new bicycle last week.
21. It _________ (rain) since early morning
22. Here are your shoes. I _______ (just
clean) them.
23. The train ________ (leave) before we
reached the station.
24. He ___________ (explain) it to your
when he comes back.
25. Each of the sisters ___________ (be)
clever.
26. Either he or I __________ mistaken (be)
27. He ___________ tomorrow (come)
28. He felt that he____________ (cheat) by
the shop – keeper.
29. There ___________ (go) the dinner bell.
30. I __________ (visit) Japan and Australia.
31. Ram _____ (work) in the garden all day.
32. It ___________ (rain) when we went out.
33. The President ___________ (speak) for
one hour when trouble started.
34. I _________ (take) my bath by that time
35. The man complained that his cycle
___________ (steal).
36. I ___________ (wait) for his reply for
two weeks now.
37. When I saw him, he _______ (write) a
letter.
38. A good singer ___________ (practice)
three hours a day.
39. The child ___________ (suffer) from
fever since last week.
40. If you ___________ hard (work), you
will pass.
41. If you did more exercise, you ____(feel)
better.
42. I wish I ___________ (know) Mr. Paul‟s
phone number.
43. If we had the choice, we ___________
(live) in this country.
44. If you respect your fellow beings, they
___________ (respect) you.
45. I ________ (go) home when I met Dave.
46. Sheela ___________ (be) a wise girl.
47. The student met with an accident while
he ___________ (go) to college.
48. If I am invited, I ___________ (attend)
the function.
49. India ___________ (be) a big country.
50. See, how the bird ________ (fly) in the
sky.
 EXERCISE – 2 28. At this point of time tomorrow we
1. My friends ___________ (see) the Prime ___________ (watch) out favorite
Minister yesterday. programme.
2. She ___________ (practice) Violin for two 29. If she ___________ (work) hard, she would
years now. have passed the examination.
3. Clinton ___________ (visit) India shortly. 30. Let us walk fast, we must reach home before
it ___________ (get) dark.
4. He ___________ (finish) the work before
we reached the garage. 31. Sita ___________ (watch) T.V last night
when she ___________ (hear) a loud noise
5. I ____ (send) him only one letter up to now. in the garden.
6. She ______ (look) worried about something 32. She jumped off the bus while it
7. The train ___________ (leave) the platform ___________ (move).
an hour ago. 33. They ___________ (receive) the telegram
8. English ___________ (speak) in many parts yesterday.
of the world. 34. Kalpana Chawla ___________ (ignite)
9. If she does not take a taxi, she ___________ hopes in many young Indian women.
(miss) the train. 35. The baby ___________ (cry) because she is
10. We ___________ (wait) till you are ready. hungry now.
11. If he had known of your arrival, he 36. When I was in Sri Lanka, I ___________
___________ (meet) you. (visit) Negambo, Beruwala and Nilaveli.
12. The novelist ___________ (finish) the book 37. I will phone you when he ___________
by next month. (come) back.
13. Leela ___________ (read) a novel now. 38. By 2010, computers ___________ (take
14. It ___________ (rain) since six in the over) many of the jobs that people to day.
morning. 39. I‟m sure she ___________ (pass) the
15. It started to rain while we ___________ examination.
(play) Tennis. 40. I am sure that you ___________ (like) our
16. He ___________ (drive) fast when the new house.
accident took place. 41. On the fourth of next month he
17. I ___________ (read) my English text book ___________ (be) in prison for ten years.
at seven O‟ Clock last night. 42. Our guests ___________ (arrive); they are
18. As soon as he ___________ (discover) the sitting in the garden.
truth, he told everyone about it. 43. When he was in Hyderabad, he
19. I ___________ (work) as a teacher for three ___________ (go) to cinema once a week.
years before I become a lecturer. 44. Vegetarians ___________ (eat) meat.
20. Don‟t disturb me, I ___ (do) my homework. 45. Floods ___________ (destroy) villages
21. Dilip ___________ (want) to be a Scientist. every year.
22. He ___________ (go) out five minutes ago. 46. Why are you so late? ___________ (wait)
here for hours.
23. I ___________ (see) Sushma at the zoo.
47. We ___________ (expect) him yesterday.
24. This news paper ___________ (appear)
weekly twice. 48. She ___________ (have) a beautiful gown.
25. Rajesh fell off the ladder when he 49. When I get home, my dog ___________ (sit)
___________ (mend) the roof. at the gate waiting for me.
26. I ___________ (know) him for five years. 50. Bad driving ___________ (cause) many
accidents.
27. After I ___________ (do) my home, I went
out to play.
 REWRITE AS DIRECTED
Active and Passive Voice
Transform the following sentences from active to passive or passive to active voice.

1. The people elected him the mayor.

2. Who gave you this pen?
3. Give the order.
4. Please, listen to me.
5. They were questioning the spy.
6. The boy was hit by a stone.
7. Circumstances obliged me to do so.
8. My pocket has been picked.
9. Our team has been defeated.
10. Call the police.
11. I offered him a post.
12. The telegram wires have been cut.
13. He was chosen the leader of the party.
14. Our plan has been discovered.
15. I have been invited to the party.
16. We compelled the enemy to surrender.
17. The boy was bitten by a dog.
18. The guard refused him attendance.
19. Who taught you French?
20. We prohibit smoking.
21. Rama was making a kite.
22. I shall conquer him.
23. He kept me waiting.
24. Prabhu will bring the pony.
25. Sohrab threw the ball.
26. The teacher was pleased with the boy‟s work.
27. The road was lined with people.
28. When will you return the book?
29. One may accomplish many things by a little effort.
30. A thunderstorm often turns milk sour.
31. We elected Nandu captain.
32. Shall I ever forget those happy days?
33. By whom had this jug been broken?
34. Do not insult the weak.
35. All desire wealth and some acquire it.
36. The truth was told by him.
37. The text has been printed by Telugu Academy.
38. Without effort nothing can be gained.
39. I saw him opening the box.
40. The legend tells us how the castle received its name.
41. He made his wife do all the work.
42. The master appointed him monitor.
43. They laughed at his warnings and objected to all his proposals.
44. He was taken to the hospital by his friends.
45. We shall be blamed by everyone.
46. He was made king.
47. They use video for teaching the students.
48. One should play games everyday.
49. These cars were built by robots.
50. You cannot pump the ocean dry.
 DEGREES OF COMPARISON
Rewrite the following sentences as
directed:
EXERCISE – 1
1. Madras is one of the biggest cities in India
(Change into Positive)
2. Darjeeling is the most beautiful place I have ever
seen. (Change into Positive)
3. Milk is the most healthful food. (Change into
Positive)
4. Aurangzeb was not greater than Akbar. (Change
into Positive)
5. Ashoka was not greataer than Akbar. (Change
into Positive)
6. Many other vegetables are tastier than peas.
(Change into Positive)
7. Akbar was one of the greatest rulers of India.
(Change into Positive)
8. Some other forts are perhaps bigger than Red
Fort. (Change into positive).
9. This is the biggest tower I have ever seen.
(Change into Positive)
10. Calcutta is bigger than most of the other Indian
towns. (Change into Positive)
11. Servepalli Radhakrishna was the best teacher.
(Change into Positive)
12. Truthfulness is the greatest virtue. (Change into
Positive)
13. She is not taller than I. (Change into Positive)
14. It is easier to preach than to practice. (Change
into Positive)
15. The Tiger is the most ferocious of all animals.
(Change into Positive)
16. Some people have more money than brains.
(Change into Positive)
17. He would sooner die than tell a lie. (Change
into Positive)
18. Tennyson is not greater than some other poets.
(Change into Positive)
19. America is more advanced than Russia
scientifically. (Change into Positive)
20. He came last of all. (Change into Positive)
EXERCISE – 2
1. Hercules was the strongest of all men. (Change
into Comparative)
2. He is the best man for the job. (Change into
Comparative)
3. I have never seen such a beautiful picture as this.
(Change into Comparative)
4. He is not so generous as his brother. (Change
into Comparative)
5. He is as wise as Solomon. (Change into
Comparative)
6. Malacca is the oldest town in Malaysia.
(Change into Comparative)
7. Soya beans are at least as nutritious as meat.
(Change into Comparative)
8. I know him quite as well as you do. (Change
into Comparative)
9. No other man was as strong as Bhima. (Change
into Comparative)
10. Very few animals are as useful as the cow.
(Change into Comparative)
11. Open rebuke is better than secret love. (Change
into Comparative)
12. It is one of the nicest rooms in the hotel.
(Change into Comparative)
13. The rose is not the most beautiful flower.
(Change into Comparative)
14. John is not so fat as Tom. (Change into
Comparative)
15. George is the best scout of my school. (Change
into Comparative)
16. Tom is as healthy as Bob. (Change into
Comparative)
17. Sohan is not so handsome as Mohan. (Change
into Comparative)
18. Few sons are as obedient as Ram. (Change into
Comparative)
19. Platinum is as heavy as gold. (Change into
Comparative)
20. Few countries are as hot as India. (Change into
Comparative)
21. An ox does not run so swiftly as a horse.
(Change into Comparative)
22. Novels are not so interesting as Poems. (Change
into Comparative)
23. It is not so good to beg as to starve. (Change
into Comparative)
24. No place in India is as beautiful as Kashmir.
(Change into Comparative)
25. Kiran is not as tall as Usha. (Change into
Comparative)
EXERCISE – 3
1. Nothing else travels as fast as light (Change
into Superlative)
2. No other people in the world are so courteous as
the Japanese. (Change into Superlative)
3. Ooty is as healthy as any resort in India.
(Change into Superlative)
4. No other sea port in Inbdia is as busy as
Mumbai. (Change into Superlative)
5. Some poets are at least as great as Tennyson.
(Change into Superlative)
6. Iron is more useful than all other metals.
(Change into Superlative)
7. Very few countries are as rich as England.
(Change into Superlative)
8. No other man was as strong as Bhima. (Change
into Superlative)
9. Shakespeare is greater than any other English
poet. (Change into Superlative)
10. Mr. Yadav is the fastest bowler. (Change into
Superlative)
DIRECT AND INDICRECT SPEECH 3. The policeman told us that red – light
signal meant – STOP.
Transform the following sentences from 4. They asked her if she intended to remarry.
Direct Speech to Indirect Speech. 5. She asked me if I would return her book to
her safely.
1. He said, “She is a smart girl”. 6. Father asked his son if he wanted to be a
2. She yelled, “Get out of my way”. Doctor.
3. “What is his name?” inquired the boy. 7. He asked the policeman which road led to
4. She said, “You have to see my father next the station.
week”. 8. Mother asked me what I would have for
5. She said , “Should I go there?” breakfast.
6. “I will give you my scooter very cheap”, 9. The T.C asked the passenger to show him
said Ranganathan. the ticket.
7. “Where are they hidden?” inquired the 10. Mother advised her daughters not to
inspector. quarrel like cats.
8. The general said to them. “Defend this 11. He wished that he had the wings of a bird.
route”. 12. She keenly longed for a cup of tea.
9. “I will never come back”, said Prem to his 13. Bunty bade his daddy good night.
friend. 14. The holy man prayed to God to Pardon the
10. He said, “Bravo! You have done well”. sinner.
11. “You have all done very badly”, remarked 15. They exclaimed with joy that the last bell
the teacher. had gone.
12. The teacher promised, “If you come to 16. The baby shouted with wonder that the toy
school early tomorrow, I will explain it”. was very fine.
13. The poor man exclaimed, “Will none of you 17. She cried in pain and prayed to God to
help me?” save him.
14. “Don‟t you know the way home? “asked I. 18. The teacher shouted with anger that I was
15. The young sparrow said, “Mother, what is a big fool to say so.
that queer object?” 19. Lakhan denied to have done that mischief.
16. “Who are you sir, and what do you want?” 20. My father welcomed me home lovingly.
they cired. 21. The farmers regretted that they could not
17. He wrote and said, “I am unable to come just come to the help of the wood – cutter.
now because I am ill”. 22. I asked him to see me in my office.
18. “Is not your name Ahmed?” he said to him. 23. The servant promised to work regularly.
19. The first thief said. “Why do you carry a 24. My sister told me that she had been busy
dog on your back? Are you not ashamed?” reading a novel the whole day.
20. The examiner‟s orders were”. You Should 25. The guest thanked the host and told him
neither bring books into the room nor ask me that the food was good.
questions about what I have told you to do”.
21. The prince said, “It gives me great pleasure
to be here this evening.
22. He says. “We are all sinners”.
23. “Cheer up, mother, I‟ll go and get work
somewhere” said Jack.
24. He said, “Let us wait for the award”.
25. He said to us, “Why are you all sitting about
there doing nothing?”

Transform the following sentences from

Indirect Speech to Direct Speech.

1. My brother told me that he was afraid I

would miss the train.
2. The sentry told us that a witch lived in the
garden.
 Simple, Compound and Complex
Sentences:
EXERCISE – 1
1. Hold your tongue or you will repent it.
(Convert into Simple and Complex)
2. He worked hard but he failed. (Convert into
Simple and Complex)
3. He was tired, but he kept on working.
(Convert into Simple and Complex)
4. He was poor, yet he was happy. (Convert into
Simple and Complex)
5. I am sure that you have made a mistake.
(Convert into Simple and Complex)
6. This tea is very hot so I cannot drink it.
(Convert into Simple and Complex)
7. He will break his promise and it is certain.
(Convert into Simple and Complex)
8. Keep quiet or your will be taken to task.
(Convert into Simple and Complex)
9. Resist the temptation and prove your strength.
(Convert into Simple and Complex)
10. The beggar is not blind, but he pretends to be
blined. (Convert into Simple and Complex)
11. The principle was cruel and he dismissed the
boy for a simple cause. (Convert into Simple
and Complex)
12. The piper advanced and the children followed
him (Convert into Simple and Complex)
13. He took every care, yet the accident took
place. (Convert into Simple and Complex)
14. The meeting was over and we dispersed.
(Convert into Simple and Complex)
15. You committed a folly, therefore you are
suffering. (Convert into Simple and
Complex)
EXERCISE – 2
1. We stood up as soon as the teacher came in.
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
2. When the sun set, we returned home.
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
3. If you speak the truth, you will be honored.
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
4. Unless you mend your ways, you will remain
poor. (Convert into Simple and Compound)
5. I can prove that this fact his true. (Convert
into Simple and Compound)
6. He is more a fool than cheat. (Convert into
Simple and Compound)
7. Whoever is honest is respected. (Convert into
Simple and Compound)
8. Tell me which is your favourite novel?
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
9. A stone that is rolling gathers no moss.
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
10. He was dismissed for corruption. (Convert
into Simple and Compound)
11. He visited the village where he was born.
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
12. Although he saw the thief, he kept quiet.
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
13. If you go quickly, you can get the ticket.
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
14. The judge declared that she was innocent.
(Convert into Simple and Compound)
15. I was so tired that I could not walk. (Convert
into Simple and Compound)
EXERCISE – 3
1. She is too poor to educate her son. (Convert
into Complex and Compound)
2. In spite of his riches he was unhappy.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
3. Having finished his work he went for a walk.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
4. At the ringing of the bell, all of them went in.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
5. A blind man needs help. (Convert into
Complex and Compound)
6. As he was not there. (Convert into Complex
and Compound)
7. His character proclaims his innocence.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
8. Solomon was a person of wisdom. (Convert
into Complex and Compound)
9. May I know your residence? (Convert into
Complex and Compound)
10. I hope to see you again. (Convert into
Complex and Compound)
11. An industrious man will surely succeed.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
12. Owing to drought, the crop failed. (Convert
into Complex and Compound)
13. The wind being favorable, the ship set sailed.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
14. In spite of being ill, he continued to work.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
15. To avoid arrest he ran away. (Convert into
Complex and Compound)
16. I asked her the reason of her weeping.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
17. You must walk fast to avoid being late.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
18. With all his learning, he takes bribes.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
19. Karna, the chief hope of Duryodhana was
killed. (Convert into Complex and
Compound)
20. Being very powerful he can do anything.
(Convert into Complex and Compound)
 50. Sunitha sat beside me,
Question – Tags
Add the necessary Question – Tag to the EXERCISE – 2
following statements.
EXERCISE – 1 1. He is early this morning,
2. We must go now,
1. It‟s very hot today, 3. You can swim well,
2. Kishore will come, 4. I had been to Delhi,
3. He will never give up, 5. It could be done,
4. Your father is a doctor, 6. Complete the work,
5. You have tea for breakfast, 7. This winter has not been cold,
6. I didn‟t hurt you, 8. You shouldn‟t smoke,
7. You aren‟t going out, 9. She has finished,
8. They have sold the house, 10. I am not so fat as you,
9. We must hurry, 11. They always work hard,
10. I needn‟t get up early tomorrow, 12. He speaks English well,
11. It isn‟t ready yet, 13. You can help him,
12. Gopi hann‟t passed the examination, 14. You teach English,
13. They will go home soon, 15. They are learning English,
14. He didn‟t paint, 16. They have a lot of books,
15. It is a god film, 17. She is too young,
16. Mohan has already come, 18. You ate very quickly,
17. He can speak Hindi very well, 19. Let us have a party,
18. He looks dishonest, 20. John drinks too much,
19. The apples aren‟t good, 21. She is greedy,
20. He can‟t help, 22. You have a new dress,
21. They haven‟t played well, 23. They live at the end of the street,
22. You are joking, 24. He didn‟t come,
23. I suppose she knows Bengali, 25. You were doing well,
24. He won‟t come again, 26. I mustn‟t be late,
25. You don‟t know him, 27. Boys don‟t like to wash their face,
26. I didn‟t break it, 28. She doesn‟t play tennis,
27. Anand likes oranges, 29. We got home very late,
28. She must go home, 30. I didn‟t hurt you,
29. I was late for the meeting. 31. You answered my invitation,
30. I have finished my homework, 32. He has been to Switzerland,
31. Tom wasn‟t there, 33. Nothing matters,
32. You are in the wrong, 34. You broke the window,
33. She has promised to obey you, 35. Everyone likes him,
34. She has been waiting for two hours, 36. You need to eat much,
35. Let us go for a walk, 37. She used to eat much,
36. Switch on the light for me, 38. That boy ran very fast,
37. Pass me that magazine, 39. Wait here till I come back,
38. I am old, 40. There was a lot of traffic,
39. You couldn‟t do me a favour, 41. Nobody was hurt in the accident,
40. It sounds good, 42. She doesn‟t want to go,
41. The lights went off, 43. He is working,
42. You really enjoyed the film, 44. You knew that before,
43. One loves one‟s own country, 45. They have gone out just now,
44. Nothing terrible has happened, 46. The gate was opened,
45. We found the box empty, 47. I am older than you,
46. His uncle met with an accident, 48. Stop that noise,
47. You should get that tooth pulled out, 49. Let us go for a walk,
48. My brother enjoys playing cricket, 50. Let us not waste time,
49. An excursion is arranged once a year,
 13. The short story should not exceed more
CORRECTION OF SENTENCES than hundred words.
EXERCISE – 1 14. He asked that how long you will be absent.
1. Ravi as well as Kishore have gone to 15. This book is belonged to him.
Bangalore. 16. He is suffering with fever since Sunday last.
2. I availed the opportunity. 17. He was called as a great man.
3. Trains do not run fastly on this line. 18. As I was ill, so I could not go.
4. Foster is better than all English essayists. 19. The house is build by brick.
5. The train left before I arrived. 20. He said that he is reading English.
6. If he will call me, I shall go. 21. No sooner I reached the placed he left it.
7. I was knowing it all along. 22. They asked me how you are doing.
8. I saw a man who is thirsty. 23. I am working here for the last five years.
9. They have played a game last week. 24. He did not see that the motor is coming.
10. Can you prevent others with cheating your
friends. EXERCISE – 3
11. The boss asked me how long I am working 1. The river over flown its banks.
in my previous job. 2. One should keep his promise.
12. Although he denied it, yet it was obvious 3. His spectacles is broken.
he was every angry. 4. Keerthi bought five dozens oranges.
13. Two women and a man gets in the bus. 5. She has two brother – in – laws.
14. The conductor comes and took the fare. 6. Kapil is my counsin brother.
15. The conductor comes to the door, did he? 7. There are twenty females in the class.
16. None coming, he returned back to his seat. 8. It is my friends‟s Sharath car.
17. A vegetarian is a person who never is 9. That book is your‟s not mine.
eating meat. 10. I and Rohan went the Zoo Park.
18. It is raining since eight „O‟ clock this 11. Ravi invited me and you to dinner.
morning. 12. Every player must bring their bats.
19. If it will rain, the match will be cancelled. 13. Let us not walk any further.
20. The fact is known by me. 14. Hari is elder than Shakar.
21. The photographer entered into the studio. 15. Vijayawada is on Krishna (river)
22. The child returned back all the pictures. 16. She is taking milk daily.
23. The photographer ceased to listen me. 17. They have left for Mumbai yesterday.
24. There was a certain proud in his manner. 18. If I went Delhi I would have bought you
25. The rich man is having six building in this the book.
city. 19. If I had known of you arrival I would met
you.
EXERCISE – 2 20. The criminal was hung two days ago.
1. Our typist was not present because he is 21. When she will solve our problem?
ill. 22. She said that she is going to Ooty.
2. Much water has flown under the bridge. 23. Praveen is not superior that Pavan.
3. Scarcely had the women shouted for help 24. Kushal is angry on his brother.
than the robber stabbed her. 25. She gave a speech.
4. I have lived with it since forty years.
5. I am amazed to the courage of your sister. EXERCISE – 4
6. Universities are the hopes to our national 26. He is twenty years old, isn‟t he?
leaders. 27. What kind of a friend are you?
7. You will get a first class if you will work 28. The office works from ten and five.
hard. 29. I saw an elephant in the zoo.
8. Being a cold day, I did not go out of my 30. The car is belonging to me.
room. 31. She told us that she is busy.
9. Though he is poor, but he is honest. 32. Either the master or his men failed in his
10. Neither of the two are suitable for the job. duty.
11. Students are prohibited to bring their 33. He passed away his examination.
cycles in the college. 34. Fortunately, my workload has been
12. He said that the English paper is difficult. lessened.
35. One of my friend have gone to the U. S. A.
36. I just want to lay down and have a rest.
37. I leave from the office at 6 30 P.M.
38. After a week we‟re going to Italy.
39. After the run, I had an ache in my legs.
40. According to me, we should spend more
money on education.
41. Since capital punishment was abandoned,
the crime rate had increased.
42. I want to improve my ability of Chemistry.
43. I‟m writing in reply to your letter that I‟ve
received two days ago.
44. I‟m being trained to look after ill children.
45. He said that money was not important for
him.
46. Looking through the magazine, I found out
several interesting articles.
47. The climate of Hyderabad is cooler than
Chennai.
48. The table‟s leg is broken.
49. His both sons are doctors.
50. He was late so he is scolded by the
teacher.