The City School

PAF Chapter

Prep Section

English

Class – 8

2nd Term
Worksheets for Intervention Classes
 English Grammar Booklet for Class – 8

Put the following sentences into the Passive Form: -

1) The Governor opened the Exhibition.
2) They fixed the time at ten o'clock.
3) He made a remarkable speech.
4) Manners make character.
5) He kept us waiting.
6) Our team scored three goals.
7) Who killed the tiger?
8) The mason is building the house.
9) He will finish the work in about a week.
10) Why did your brother give such a rude reply?
11) A stone struck him on the head.
12) The king gave her a reward.
13) This play surprised the visitors.
14) We refused them admission.
15) All the boys laughed at him.
16) They saw the clouds thundering.
17) John gave him a book.
18) The teacher told us a story.
19) In winter people burn a great deal of coal.
20) Enter by the left door.
21) Keep to the left.
22) Give the order.
23) Do not insult the poor.
24) Who did this?
25) Let me do this.
26) One should obey one's parents.
27) Who has broken the chair?
28) I cannot agree to your proposal.
29) Never deceive a friend.
30) I forgive him all his faults.

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Put the following sentences into the Active Form :-

1) A lion may be helped even by a little mouse.

2) The king was welcomed by the people.
3) My cares are left behind.
4) He was taken for a thief.
5) He was known to be a kind man.
6) Men have been ruined by gambling.
7) War was declared against germany by England.
8) A present was bought for her by her mother.
9) He was made General by them.
10) By whom was this letter written?
11) We shall be cursed by everyone.
12) The robber has been caught by the police.
13) By whom were you taught French?
14) Why were you punished by the teacher?
15) I was struck by her good looks.
16) Another chance was given him by this employer.
17) She was dismissed from service.
18) A poor blind beggar was knocked down by a bus.
19 The car was started with great difficulty.
20) The telephone wires have been cut.
21) Three doses are to be taken daily.
22) He was buried secretly.
23) He was greatly distressed by the news.
24) Our action was justified by the facts.
25) The young soldier was brought before the king.
26) He was not crowned king by them.
27) The light was switched off by them.
28) The criminal was arrested by the police.
29) Not a word was spoken by the criminal in self-defence.
30) Let this post be advertised.

A noun phrase is a group of words that serves the same purpose as a noun. A noun phrase can be
the subject or object of a verb. It can also be the object of a preposition.
Identify the noun clauses in the following sentences.

1. I hope to win the first prize.

2. I tried to solve the puzzle.
3. Did you enjoy reading this book?
4. The boy wants to go home.
5. Horses prefer living in dark stables.
6. The accused refused to answer the question.
7. The boy denied stealing the money.
8. To write such rubbish is disgraceful.
9. I dislike having to punish my kids.
10. I will hate to do such a thing.

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Sentences are given in the direct speech. Change them into the indirect speech.

1. He said, “I have got a toothache”.

2. Manu said, “I am very busy now”.
3. “Hurry up,” she said to us.
4. “Give me a cup of water,” he told her.
5. She said, “I am going to college.”
6. She said to me, “Thank you”
7. Raju said, “Gautam must go tomorrow”.
8. Geetha says, “My father is an Engineer.”
9. He said, “I have passed the physical test.”
10. She said to me, “You are my only friend.”
11. ‘I love you,’ he told me.
12. ‘Where are you going?’ James asked Mary.

Rewrite the complete sentence using the adverb of frequency in brackets in its correct position.
1. They go to the movies. (often)

2. She listens to classical music. (rarely)

3. He reads the newspaper. (sometimes)

4. Sara smiles. (never)

5. She complains about her husband. (always)

6. I drink coffee. (sometimes)

7. Frank is ill. (often)

8. He feels terrible (usually)

9. I go jogging in the morning. (always)

10. She helps her daughter with her homework. (never)

11. We watch television in the evening. (always)

12. I smoke. (never)

13. I eat meat. (seldom)

14. I eat vegetables and fruits. (always)

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Instructions: For each question, choose the single best answer.
1. My best friend lives ______ Boretz Road.
a. in
b. on
c. at
2. I'll be ready to leave ____ about twenty minutes.
a. in
b. on
c. at
3. Since he met his new girlfriend, Juan never seems to be ______ home.
a. on
b. in
c. at
4. The child responded to his mother's demands ______ throwing a tantrum.
a. with
b. by
c. from
5. I think she spent the entire afternoon ______ the phone.
a. on
b. in
c. at
6. I will wait ______ 6:30, but then I'm going home.
a. from
b. at
c. until
7. The police caught the thief _____ the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets.
a. in
b. at
c. from
8. My fingers were injured so my sister had to write the note _____ me.
a. for
b. with
c. to
9. I am not interested _____ buying a new car now.
a. to
b. for
c. in
10. What are the main ingredients ______ this casserole?
a. about
b. to
c. of

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11. My best friend, John, is named ______ his great-grandfather.
a. after
b. to
c. about
12. Grandpa stayed up ______ two in the morning.
a. since
b. for
c. until
13. My parents have been married ______ forty-nine years.
a. since
b. for
c. until
14. He usually travels to Philadelphia _______ train.
a. by
b. at
c. with
15. You frequently see this kind of violence ____ television.
a. with
b. in
c. on
16. I told Mom we'd be home ______ an hour or so.
a. to
b. in
c. at
17. I was visiting my best friend _____ the hospital.
a. of
b. at
c. in
18. The professor _______ South Africa amazed the American students with her stories.
a. from
b. of
c. in
19. I'll see you ____ home when I get there.
a. in
b. by
c. at
20. It's been snowing ________ Christmas morning.
a. since
b. for
c. until

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Fill in each of the blanks with the correct form of the present tense.
1. Janet ______ karate class every Saturday. ( attend )
2. The market ______ usually noisy in the morning. ( to be )
3. The delivery man ______ the parcel already. ( delivery )
4. The athletes ______ for Canada tomorrow. ( leave )
5. Aida ______ her room for the past hour. ( paint )
6. The breadman ______ to our housing estate every evening. ( come )
7. Warren ______ badminton since primary school. ( play )
8. The meeting ______ due to lack of quorum. ( postpone )
9. You are late. The bus ______ already. ( leave )
10. Everyone ______ about Lin Dan's achievement in the Beijing Olympics. ( talk )
11. When in season, we ______ durians almost every other day. ( eat )
12. Be patient. The circus ______ in a few minutes' time. ( start )
13. Jessie is not in. She ______ a seminar in Kansas City. ( attend )
14. I ______ the orphan a number of times since I first met him. ( help )
15. The eldest brother _______ the family since his father passed away. (support).

Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles.

1. I don't know where my book is. I must look it.
2. Fill the form, please.
3. The music is too loud. Could you turn the volume, please?
4. Quick, get the bus or you'll have to walk home.
5. Turn the lights when you go to bed.
6. Do you mind if I switch the telly? I'd like to watch the news.
7. The dinner was ruined. I had to throw it.
8. When you enter the house, take your shoes and put some slippers.
9. If you don't know this word, you can look it in a dictionary.
Direct – Indirect Speech

Direct speech : David : "There is an excellent band playing later on."

2. Direct speech : Christine : "I saw Amy at the bank on Monday."

3. Direct speech : The driver : "I'm going to turn right at the traffic lights."

4. Direct speech : Jonathan: "I've returned the dictionary to the library".

5. Direct speech : The doctor : "I'll send you the results as soon as they arrive."

6. Direct speech : Caroline : "Will you come to my party on Saturday?"

7. Direct speech : Shop assistant: "Are you looking for something special?"

8. Direct speech : Jack : "I'll lend you my grammar book if you think it will help.

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Fill in the appropriate connective in the blanks.

1. You cannot go to America__________ you know a little English.

2. The film is long and boring __________ the book is thrilling and well-written.
3. He will get the job __________ he passes his exam first.
4. The young girl stayed out until one, __________ her godmother had been very clear as to the
consequences of her actions.
5. She had come there in order to dance, and dance she did, __________ her ugly stepsisters had to sit and
watch her enviously since nobody asked them to dance.
6. You can go out tonight __________ you don't come back too late.
7. I will send you back your money __________ I find a job.
8. He would not believe me, __________ worried me very much.
9. She took a taxi __________ she might arrive on time.
10. I wonder __________ they'll come or not.
11. __________ I have lived here for years, I don't know the neighbourhood yet.
12. I met the writer __________ latest book you are reading.
13. Hurry up, __________ you're going to miss your plane !
14. He could not go anywhere __________ his wife following him.
15. You must tell him the truth __________ he reproaches you for doing so later.

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Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
1. AGONY
A. COMFORT C. SUCCESS
B. ANGUISH D. GRIEF
E. SECURITY
2. MYRIAD
A. mass D. excess
B. scarcity E. pyramid
C. void
3. GRATIFY
A. puncture
B. coddle D. fatigue
C. disappoint E. thrill
4. CULTIVATE
A. labor D. further
B. neglect E. cede
C. renounce
5. MULTIPLY
A. bisect D. deliver
B. accumulate E. add
C. lessen
6. MISUNDERSTAND
A. grasp D. instruct
B. analyze E. reminisce
C. nurture
7. SUBSEQUENT
A. consequential D. former
B. illogical E. consistent
C. later
8. MANUAL
A. improved D. industrialized
B. antiquated E. automated
C. standard
9. JUSTIFY
A. explain D. pardon
B. rationalize E. invalidate
C. apologize
10. PUNISHMENT
A. profit D. bounty
B. purgatory E. Abuse
C. penalty
Language Topics
1. Write a story which begins with “I knew I would get in trouble now…”
2. Write a letter to your friend recommending a very interesting book you‘ve recently read.
3. Write a formal letter to the company complaining about the wrong delivery you have just
receive.
4. Write a letter to your principal stating the increase of litter in your school campus.

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