GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 9 M.M.

60 / 1Hr
I. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions give n
in brackets making minor changes without altering the meaning or the
Tense of the Verb. 15

1 The day was so nice that we went on apicnic. [Begin: It was...1

2 It wasn't necessary for you to meet me at the airport yesterday. [Begin:
You.]
3. Isaw the film although Istrongly dislike thrillers. [Begin: In spite...1
4. It is not possible to play tennis because of the rain. [Rewrite using 'makes'.]
5. "Did you write a note for Lakshmi? Iasked my mother. [Rewrite using
'whether')
6. Idon't find it difficult to get up early any more. [Rewrite using 'Got used.]
7. Perhaps he is working late. [Rewrite using 'may'.]
8. Iwas so shocked that Icould not react. [Begin: I was not....]
9. The police have investigated the crime. [Endwith: .. the police.]
10. Without your help, I would never have managed the project on my own.
[Rewrite using `If.]
11. The Manager made the employees stay late. [Rewrite using 'made to'.]
12. We have to reduce our expenses. [Rewrite using 'cut.]
13. He may probably be sent on promotion to Delhi. [Use 'probability'.]
14. He gave me the money first and then left for the conference. [Use 'after.]
15. Their glory can never fade. [Add a Question Tag. ]

II. Fillin the blanks in the following sentences with the correct form of
the verbs given in brackets. 10

1. India [play] Australia in today's final.

2. Look! Someone [knock] at the door.
3. The two Presidents [meet] for talks later this afternoon.
4. The Bank [announce]that it [increase] the
interest rates sOon.
5. We [build] a shed next to our garage.
6. Mark Twain [paint] the fence with the help of his friends.
7. He [go]to Ranchi but will be back soon.
8. The sparroWS [build] a nest in the porch since morning.
9. If I [not go] to Indore I would not have met him.
10. Jack [not wish]to be disturbed when he [work].

III. Fillin the blanks with appropriate Prepositions. 10

1. There was an argument the two neighbours.

2 The moon does not shine its own light.
3. The city is teeming tourists.
4 The shopping Mall was ablaze colourful lights.
5 Worshipping the sun is prevalent Some communities.
6 There is no information his source of income.
7. The leader was accused inciting hatred.
8. My window looks the garden.
9. David proved amatch Goliath.
10. Cigarette smoking is injurious health.

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