SHANKARA MODERN SCHOOL
GYASPUR K-ASTHAN DARBHANGA BIHAR -848213
GRAMMAR PRACTICE PAPER
1. Combining Sentences
Instructions: Combine the following pairs of sentences into one meaningful sentence.
1. The sun set. The stars came out.
2. He is very ill. The doctors do not expect him to recover.
3. You must confess your fault. You will be forgiven.
4. The thief saw the policeman. He ran away at once.
5. She is a popular singer. She is very humble.
6. The boy was tired. He had been playing for hours.
7. I reached the station. The train had already left.
8. He is not educated. He has a sharp mind.
9. My friend helped me. I would have failed.
10.She can have a sandwich. She can have a salad.
11.He is a good speaker. He is also a great writer.
12.I searched everywhere for the book. I could not find it.
13.The sea was calm. The sky was clear.
14.You must pay the fine. You will face legal action.
15.The car is old. It runs well.
16.He was acquitted by the court. There was no evidence against him.
17.She finished her dinner. She went for a walk.
18.He is a billionaire. He lives a simple life.
19.We must eat a balanced diet. We want to stay healthy.
20.The child was crying. It had lost its mother.
2. Parts of Speech
Instructions: Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in each sentence.
1. The horse runs very fast.
2. He is an extremely intelligent person.
3. The cat is hiding under the bed.
4. Bravo! You have done a great job.
5. She bought a beautiful dress for the party.
6. He works hard, so he will succeed.
7. We are going on a vacation next month.
8. The birds are chirping sweetly.
9. The book is on the shelf.
10.They watched the movie together.
11.The news came as a great shock.
12.The dog ran across the road.
13.Oh no! I forgot my wallet at home.
14.He is a man of few words.
15.The soldier fought bravely.
16.I will not go unless you come with me.
17.The sun gives us light and heat.
18.The plane flew above the clouds.
19.His performance was outstanding.
20.The package arrived yesterday.
SHANKARA MODERN SCHOOL
GYASPUR K-ASTHAN DARBHANGA BIHAR -848213
GRAMMAR PRACTICE PAPER
3. Interchange of the Degrees of Comparison
Instructions: Change the degree of comparison as directed in the brackets, without changing
the meaning of the sentence.
1. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. (Change to Positive)
2. No other poet in English is as famous as Shakespeare. (Change to Comparative)
3. Very few boys in the class are as hardworking as David. (Change to Comparative)
4. The Amazon is longer than any other river in South America. (Change to Superlative)
5. This is one of the most scenic routes in the country. (Change to Positive)
6. Your knife is not as sharp as mine. (Change to Comparative)
7. India is larger than most other democracies in the world. (Change to Superlative)
8. This is the most valuable painting in the museum. (Change to Comparative)
9. No other city in the world is as populated as Tokyo. (Change to Superlative)
10.The giraffe is the tallest of all animals. (Change to Comparative)
11.Very few empires in history were as vast as the Roman Empire. (Change to Superlative)
12.A live donkey is stronger than a dead lion. (Change to Positive)
13.This is the simplest solution to the problem. (Change to Positive)
14.The rose is one of the most beautiful flowers. (Change to Positive)
15.This is the dullest speech I have ever heard. (Change to Comparative)
16.The whale is the heaviest of all living creatures. (Change to Positive)
17.This road is wider than all other roads in this area. (Change to Superlative)
18.Very few metals are as useful as steel. (Change to Comparative)
19.This is one of the oldest universities in Europe. (Change to Comparative)
20.Diamond is harder than any other substance. (Change to Positive)
4. Interchange of Active and Passive Voice
1. The students are decorating the classroom.
2. A new song has been released by the band.
3. Who broke this expensive vase?
4. The company will launch a new product next month.
5. The injured man was being carried to the hospital.
6. Inform the police about the accident.
7. Someone has switched off the lights.
8. The audience applauded the performance.
9. The novel "War and Peace" was written by Leo Tolstoy.
10.Why have you not completed your homework?
11.They are repairing the main road.
12.Let the truth be spoken.
13.The prizes will be distributed by the chief guest.
14.She helps the poor and needy.
15.The mystery could not be solved by the detective.
16.A powerful earthquake destroyed the city.
17.All the necessary precautions have been taken by them.
18.Who is making that strange noise?
19.The plants are being watered by the gardener.
20.You must follow the traffic rules.
