NAME: …………………………………………………..

CLASS: ……………………………………………………

GRAMMAR TEST
SUBJECT AND VERB AGREEMENT
PRACTICE A – Underline the sentences that are incorrect and rewrite them correctly.

All the students were surprised at the announcement. Every class were asked to be present at
a special assembly in the hall. Everybody were curious. A lot of rumours was circulating as everyone
filed into the hall. Some even claimed that the principal was going to leave.
Any of the presumptions we had were quickly removed when the headmaster spoke. He
wanted everyone to hear the good news. Our school, he said, had been selected by the Board of
Education as the model school of the year. The teachers, as well as the students was delighted.
Everybody agreed that it was a pleasant surprise indeed.
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4. __________________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________________

PRACTICE B-REWRITE THE SENTENCES AND CORRECT THEM

1. Everything about the operation of this company are being investigated.
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2. A lot of the hi-tech equipment at the sports complex have not been fully utilised.
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3. Every member of the hotel staff are instructed to give the best service possible to the
guests.
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 4. Nothing concrete are being done to meet the needs of poor families.
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5. Any of the women here are able to weave carpets.

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PRACTICE C
Rearrange the words to form correct sentences
1. All-inherited-is-mortgaged-property-she-the.

All______________________________________________________________________

2. is-blame-for-keys-misplacing-of-office-one-the-the-to-to us.

One______________________________________________________________________

3. downstream-each-is-logs-mill-of-sent-the-the-to.

Each______________________________________________________________________

4. choir-has-in-Lyn’s-of-one-place-take-the-to-you.

One______________________________________________________________________

5. all-are-art-in-museum-pieces-priceless-the-this.

All_______________________________________________________________________

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

PRACTICE 1
REWRITE THE PASSAGE IN THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE
Photography takes up much of Nick’s time and energy, he derives a great deal of pleasure and
satisfaction in capturing on camera the antics of animals in the wild. His pictures win him awards for
his authentic presentation and originality.
Nick has inherited the talent from his father Martin Ross, a brilliant photo journalist. He hopes
one day to produce documentaries both for the movie and for television
PRACTICE B
UNDERLINE THE CORRECT VERB FORMS IN THE BRACKETS
1. During my early years at school, I often (am getting/got) into trouble with my teachers.

2. Alvey (always finds/is always finding) fault with my work these days, although I have tried to
do my best.
3. The kidnappers (are holding/held) the child captive until the ransom paid in full.

4. Don’t interrupt Elvy now. she(is memorising/memorised) his lines for the play.

5. Last summer, outdoor activities (keep/kept) our children busy all day.

Teacher Alvina Liza S.

SEMEKSI English Teacher.