Determiners

Practice 1
Fill in the blanks with a, an or the.
The performance was
misunderstandings regarding
during their rehearsal.

success although some of

performers had some
script.
unanticipated problem cropped up

Practice 2
Fill in the blanks with the correct determiners.
We were all very excited when daddy said he would take us to
Hong Kong Disneyland.
It was
beautiful morning when we went to
airport in
rented taxi. As
we arrived at
airport, we saw
passengers queuing at the check-in counter.
Daddy asked me to get
trolley to put
luggage. My brother pushed
trolley towards the counter. We queued up while daddy went to look at
departure
board.
people greeted daddy with smiles. It was
exciting morning for all of
us.

Practice 3
Read the passage and underline the determiners (excluding a, an or the).
In our society, there are many things that we have to consider. For instance, in our culture, it is a
common practice that we take off our shoes before entering the house. This practice applies to all
the three main races. Some people use their fingers to eat, while others use chopsticks; some
people like to eat Malay food, while some prefer Chinese or Indian food. Apart from that, we
celebrate many kinds of festivals. We have different kinds of food, attire and language.
Nevertheless, we live harmoniously and happily together.

Interjections
Practice 1
Fill in the blanks with the correct interjections.
1.

We have won the match.

2.

Where are you going now?

3.

What a beautiful colour!

4.

I hear someone coming.

5.

What a wicked lie.

Nouns
Practice 1
Name the professionals.
1. One who cut hair is a
2. One who cures sick people is a
3. One who sells medicines and drugs is a
4. One who makes bread is a
5. One who operates on sick people is a
6. One who makes chairs and tables is a
7. One who sells tickets on a bus is a
8. One who cultivates the land is a
Practice 2
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with suitable collective nouns:
(Goodness, bunch, iron, chain, queen, school, hive, set, wood, horse, paper)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

I have lost a...........of keys.

There seems to be a plan behind this...........of events.
There is a large...........of fish near the coast.
Do not disturb that...........of bees.
There is a fine...........of pictures in the palace.

Practice 3
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the Plural of the words given at the end:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

She is the..........of the story. (synopsis)

I saw many..........on the underside of the leaf. (larva)
The building was six..........high. (storey)
My two..........have come to see me.(son-in-law)
He is good at telling funny........... (story)

Pronouns
Practice 1
Underline the correct answers.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Did you ask David or (I, me)?

Sachin and (I, me) went to the railway station.
Will you let John and (I, me) go to the cinema?
Mother gave (we, us) more mangoes than she gave to Antony and Rosy.
(We, Us) are going to the park.
Sit her between Rosy and (I, me).
My sister and (I, me) had a nice dinner.
Between you and (I, me) it is not true.

Practice 2
Fill each blank with the proper form of a Reflexive Pronoun:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

I blame.for it.
We often deceive..
The old man often talks to..
The children hid..
Boys, you will hurt..
She poisoned..

Practice 3
Fill up the blanks with the proper form:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Mine are yellow. What are.? (your, yours).

That book is hers; this is. (my, mine).
Are these books.? (your, yours)
This is my class; that is.. (her, hers)
These are their pencils; they are not.. (our, ours)
Where is. (their, theirs) cousin?

Adjective
Practice 1
Fill each blank with adjectives of quality in the following sentences:
(good, ripe, fine, sweet, small, big, bright, red)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

The girl has avoice.

Akbar is abatsman.
That is ahouse
I likeroses.
It is aday.
You may eatmangoes.
Owls eat rats andbirds.
The milk is not.

Practice 2
Fill up the blanks with suitable adjectives of quantity in the following sentences:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Step backpaces.
I have told you thistimes already.
I speak thesewords to all men.
He isyears of age.
He hasmoney in his purse.

Practice 3
Fill in the blanks.
(long, delightful, high, sour, ripe, warm, hungry)
It was aday. A fox had just entered a garden. Among the manythings in the
garden was a vine laden with bunches of grapes. One of them was abunch which hung
invitingly over the foxs head. The very sight of it made the fox feel. He leapt up at
the grapes several times. But they were toofor him to reach. After atime he
decided to give up trying. He went away declaring that the grapes were. This is the
origin of the expression sour grapes.

Adverbs
Practice 1
Insert the given adverbs (or adverb phrases) in their normal position:
1. They are busy. (always)
2. The train has left. (just)
3. A miser likes visitors. (never)
4. I drink wine. (never)
5. She goes to the cinema. (seldom)
6. Is he there? (still)
7. He is on time for meals. (never)
8. I know the answer. (already)
9. She is late. (sometimes)
10.Have you seen a ghost? (ever)
Practice 2
Fill in the blanks with the correct adverbs of time.
1.
2.
3.
4.

I have not heard about this.

He writes to me.
Alicia.lives in London.
Good times.return.

Practice 3
Fill in the blanks with the correct adverbs of frequency.
1.
2.
3.
4.

My father has told me the story.

She is.late.
I dont like this place. I.come here.
I have met him.

Prepositions
Practice 1
Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.
Are you sure we will reach the placedark? I am afraid we will encounter some eerie
experience. You know, the place is a bit remote, fartown. Do you think if its a good idea
to waiteverybody? It will be safer if we travela big group. Theres no hurry to get
there. We can take our own sweet time. reaching there, we should stopthe
grocery store to buy some food stuff. I suppose, the grocery store will have the things that we
need. Do forget to stopthe road to ask for direction. you go, please remember to
bring the books which I have putthe table. Lastly, are you surethe road?

Practice 2
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
I normally go to schoolbike. However, today, my father will take mehis car. He
is quite free, so he doesnt mind sending me to school. I will arrivethe school
gateabout 7.15am. I am made to understand that Aini will go to schoolfoot, but
she will not leave house6.30am.

Practice 3
Supply the correct prepositions in the following sentences:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

They areholiday.
Sarah got married at the age18.
The train was travelling100 KMPH.
Please dont be late. Try to be heretime.
What would you like to haveyour meal.
They have to stay insidethe storm.
I heard a noisethe night, but I was too sleepy to get up.
The children quarrelledthemselves.
They held the mirrorthe wall.
They went to the mountainsRoute 44.

Conjunctions
Practice 1
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate conjunctions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

he tried hard, he failed to get through the security.

Wait hereI tell you to move.
Take your umbrellait is going to rain.
Sazali is slowsmart.
he was ill, he had to stay home.
I shall not ride in his carriageinvited.
Be kindyou will be rewarded.
Alzanhis wife are attending the ceremony.
soonhe is ready, bring down the cake.
He isherethere.

Practice 2
Link the sentences using suitable connectives (conjunctions):
1. Glass is a useful material. Glass breaks easily

2. The bridge collapsed. The bridge was not properly designed

3. Do it. you will be happy

4. He is a doctor. He is a lawyer

5. Take it. Leave it

6. Summer is hot. Winter is cold

7. I know a man. The man has been to Iceland

8. He worked hard, he did not succeed

9. Bring me the book. The book is on the table

10. I went his house. He was watching TV.

Practice 3
Fill in the blanks using suitable link words:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

I trust hershe is honest.

A month has passed.he got this job.
Walk fastyou would miss the bus.
Robert is richhe is not happy.
She is talentedshe is lazy.
Do you have been toldyou will be punished.
We were afraidhe should get there too late.
He was hungryhe did not demand food.
It is long.I saw him.
the water was cold, I had a bath.

Verbs
Practice 1
Fill in the blanks with suitable past tense verb:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

He (run) fast.
The cat (kill) the rate.
The boys (play) cricket.
I (go) to temple.
I (score) good marks.
David (call) me.
She (learn) grammar.
He (walk) forward.
They (eat) mangoes.
She (come) yesterday.

Practice 2
Fill in the blanks using the given verb in suitable form:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

The Prime Minister (leave) for London next week.

Yesterday we (buy) a costly car.
My father (return) from Mexico.
Now we (live) in the welfare state.
It (rain) since 5 PM.
The teacher (open) the lid of the jar.
The workers (paint) the walls.
The players (continue) the match in spite of the rain.
The dogs (hear) the sound and began to bark.
The manager (instruct) his subordinates to complete the given work in time.

Practice 3
Fill in the blanks with be verb in present tense form:
1. Hea good master.
2. Iin USA from 2010 to 2012.
3. Theyold friends.
4. Itmy birthday today.
5. The weather todaygood.
6. Hea good cricket player.
7. Ita good film.
8. Theywalking now.
9. Hein her room.
10.Mr Davida great man.