(X) GRAMMAR REVISION

TENSES
Q1. Fill in the blanks using correct tenses.
1. Hardly had the minister finished the speech when the earthquake ................(shake) the stadium.
2. Everybody will be at office at about 08:30 am tomorrow as the meeting …….......... (start) at nine
o’clock.
3. While climbing onto the mountain top, I.......... (encounter) a strange animal which I had never
seen before.
4. She ........ (know) about their problem for years.
5. Mother ......... (work) in the garden whole day.
6. Most shops ......... (close) at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
7. When I .......... (come) home this evening, my parents had gone out for a walk.
8. By the time the troops .......... (arrive), the war will have ended.
9. By the year 2020, linguists .......... (study) the Indo-European language family for more than 200
years.
10. By the time he was 14, Mozart ......... (compose) an enviable number of musical pieces.
Q2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the tense to complete the passage.
Street theatre in India ...(1)... a well-established ancient art form. Despite the proliferation of modern
means of entertainment and communication, street theatre ...(2)... to flourish in India. Street theatre
as a channel of communication ...(3)... for centuries ...(4)... propagating reforms by highlighting the
social, political, and economic issues present in society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is
no longer ...(5).........to villages or small localities in the city.
1. (a) is (b) are (c) has (d) were
2. (a) continue (b) continues (c) continuing (d) had been continuing
3. (a) had (b) have (c) has (d) having
4. (a) be (b) being (c) become (d) been
5. (a) restrict (b) restricting (c) restricted (d) restricts
ANSWERS:
Q1. Fill in the blanks using correct tenses.
1. Hardly had the minister finished the speech when the earthquake shook the stadium.
2. Everybody will be at the office at about 08:30 am tomorrow as the meeting starts at nine
o’clock.
3. While climbing onto the mountain top, I encountered a strange animal which I had never seen
before.
4. She has known about their problem for years.
5. Mother has been working in the garden the whole day.
6. Most shops close at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
7. When I came home this evening, my parents had gone out for a walk.
8. By the time the troops arrive, the war will have ended
9. By the year 2020, linguists will have been studying the Indo-European language family for
more than 200 years.
10. By the time he was 14, Mozart had composed an enviable number of musical pieces.

Q2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the tense to complete the passage.
1. Is
2. Continues
3. has
4. been
5. restricted
 MODALS
Q1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:
1. Mr. Kapoor (a)__________ to pay the debts of Rajender otherwise, Rajender (b) __________ inform
the police. Everyone feels that Mr. Kapoor (c) ___________ return the money. In the first place only,
he (d) ___________ not have taken the money as he is from a well-off family.
(a) has / needs / should / can
(b) will / must / should / can
(c) must / should / can / might
(d) should / must / ought to / can
2. He is supposed to deliver a lecture today. He (a)________ be in the auditorium by now. Today,
he (b)_________ get up early to prepare the lecture. It was very well delivered. He said that we
(c)_______ all think carefully before our actions and (d)_______ not miss opportunities in life.
(a) should / must / can / might
(b) should / must / had to / might
(c) should / must / can / might
(d) should / must / can / might

3. Manish: I (a)__________do practice of wrestling every day.

Rashid: But you (b) ________ not overexert yourself so much.
Manish: I (c) _________ win the competition at any cost.
Rashid: You (d) ________ remember that our health takes priority over other things.
Mohan: Oh yes! You (e)__________ worry. I am careful about my health.
(a) must / should / have to / need to
(b) should / must / have to / ought to
(c) must / should / have to / need to
(d) must / should / ought to / need to
(e) need not / should not / must not / have not to

Q2. Take a look at the following passage and identify the incorrect words that need to be corrected
and provide the correction also:
You could not worry about my safety.
I told you I will inform you telegraphically.
You will not worry so much as it is bad
for your health. You should develop blood pressure
which will cause many complications.
I need consider this a personal favour.
I must write a letter to you every Sunday.
You would look after your health. On
whom should I rely if I missed you.
Q3. Identify the errors in the given sentences and supply the corrections.
1. Do you know that slouching should cause many problems?
Error: __________
Correction: __________
2. Must you get better soon!
Error: __________
Correction: __________
3. I might not go there if I don’t have to.
Error: __________
Correction: __________
4. Should you please pass me the water bottle?
Error: __________
Correction: __________
5. This delightful recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced spices and oriental
flavour.
Error: __________
Correction: __________

ANSWERS:
Q1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:
1. Mr. Kapoor (a) needs to pay the debts of Rajender; otherwise, Rajender (b) will inform the police.
Everyone feels that Mr. Kapoor (c) should return the money. In the first place only, he (d) should not
have taken the money as he is from a well-off family.
2. He is supposed to deliver a lecture today. He (a) must be in the auditorium by now. Today, he (b)
had to get up early to prepare the lecture. It was very well delivered. He said that we (c) must all
think carefully before our actions and (d) should not miss opportunities in life.
3. Manish: I (a) must do practice of wrestling every day. Rashid: But you (b) should not overexert
yourself so much. Manish: I (c) must win the competition at any cost. Rashid: You (d) must remember
that our health takes priority over other things. Mohan: Oh yes! You (e) need not worry. I am careful
about my health.
Q2. Take a look at the following passage and identify the incorrect words that need to be corrected
and provide the correction also:

could → need

 Correction: "You need not worry about my safety."

will → would

 Correction: "I told you I would inform you telegraphically."

will → should

 Correction: "You should not worry so much as it is bad for your health."

should → could or might

 Correction: "You could develop blood pressure which will cause many complications."

need → need to

 Correction: "I need to consider this a personal favour."

would → should

 Correction: "You should look after your health."

missed → miss

 Correction: "On whom should I rely if I miss you."

Q3. Identify the errors in the given sentences and supply the corrections.

 Do you know that slouching should cause many problems?

 o Error: should
o Correction: can
 Must you get better soon!
o Error: Must
o Correction: May
 I might not go there if I don’t have to.
o Error: None (This sentence is grammatically correct.)
o Correction: None
 Should you please pass me the water bottle?
o Error: Should
o Correction: Could
 This delightful recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced spices and
oriental flavour.
o Error: must
o Correction: will

DETERMINERS
Q1. Complete the following dialogues by choosing the appropriate determiner:
Dialogue 1
Person 1: Did you bring _________ snacks for the picnic? I’m feeling quite hungry already.
Person 2: Yes, I brought _________ sandwiches and _________ fruit salad. I also packed a bag of
chips and _________ couple of cookies.
Person 1: Great! I forgot to bring _________ water bottle. Can I have some of your juice?
A) any / some / a / a / my
B) some / a / the / some / any
C) many / some / a / a / the
D) few / many / some / any / a
Dialogue 2
Person 1: How was _________ concert last night? I heard it was quite an event.
Person 2: It was amazing! _________ band played _________ new songs and _________ audience
loved them. _________ atmosphere was electric!
Person 1: I wish I could’ve gone. I heard the tickets sold out quickly. Maybe next time we can go
together.
A) the / the / some / the / the
B) a / some / many / the / a
C) some / a / many / some / an
D) an / the / some / an / the

Q2. Take a look at the following passage and identify the incorrect words that need to be corrected
and write the correction also:
a. Facebook, with more then 1 Billion users,
b. is celebrated its 10th birthday this year.
c. The company was launching by Mark
d. Zuckerberg at 4th February 2004. The site was
e. conceived in a Harvard dorm in a way
f. to connect student and let them build an
g. identity for himself online.
ANSWERS:
Q1. Complete the following dialogues by choosing the appropriate determiner:
Dialogue 1
Correct Option: A) any / some / a / a / my
Dialogue 2
Correct Option: A) the / the / some / the / the
Q2. Take a look at the following passage and identify the incorrect words that need to be corrected
and write the correction also:
a. then → than
b. is celebrated → is celebrating or celebrated
c. was launching → was launched
d. at → on
e. in a way → as a way
f. student → students
g. himself → themselves

SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
Q1. Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error related to subject-verb concord.
 1. One of the students (1)/ in the debate competition (2)/ were awarded first place. (3)/ No error
(4)
2. The captain of the team (1)/ along with his players (2)/ are ready for the match. (3)/ No error
(4)
3. Each of the participants (1)/ have to submit (2)/ their projects by tomorrow. (3)/ No error (4)
4. Neither the teacher (1)/ nor the students (2)/ is in the classroom. (3)/ No error (4)
5. The committee (1)/ have decided (2)/ to implement new policies. (3)/ No error (4)
6. One of the most exciting (1)/ events in the city (2)/ are the annual carnival. (3)/ No error (4)
7. The principal, along with the staff, (1)/ are attending (2)/ the conference. (3)/ No error (4)
8. A number of students (1)/ is planning (2)/ a field trip next month. (3)/ No error (4)
9. The family (1)/ are going (2)/ on a vacation to the mountains. (3)/ No error (4)
10.The news (1)/ were broadcasted (2)/ on all major channels. (3)/ No error (4)
Q2. Fill in the Blanks
 The team of players _____ (win/wins) the match.
 A number of students _____ (is/are) participating.
 The teacher, along with her assistants, _____ (was/were) present.
 Either the book or the pen _____ (is/are) on the table.
 None of the children _____ (is/are) missing.

ANSWERS:

Q1. Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error related to subject-verb concord.
 1. Error: (3) were awarded
Correction: was awarded
2. Error: (3) are ready
Correction: is ready
3. Error: (2) have to submit
Correction: has to submit
4. Error: (3) is in the classroom
Correction: are in the classroom
5. Error: (2) have decided
Correction: has decided
6. Error: (3) are the annual carnival
Correction: is the annual carnival
7. Error: (2) are attending
Correction: is attending
8. Error: (2) is planning
Correction: are planning
9. Error: (2) are going
Correction: is going
10.Error: (2) were broadcasted
Correction: was broadcast

Q2. Fill in the Blanks

 The team of players wins the match.
 A number of students are participating.
 The teacher, along with her assistants, was present.
 Either the book or the pen is on the table.
 None of the children are missing.

GAP FILLING
Fill in the blanks with suitable words:
1. Social media sites serve a) ________ a platform to connect b) _______ our friends and relatives.
We share our happiness as well as sad moments c) _______ social media platforms d) ________
let those on our friend list know how e) ________ are feeling and what we are doing f) _______
life.
2. Dolphins a) _______ highly intelligent marine mammals and are part b) ________ the family of
toothed whales c) ________ include Orcas and pilot whales. d)__________ are found
worldwide, mostly e) ________ shallow seas off the continental shelves. Dolphins consume f)
________ variety of prey including fish, squid and crustaceans.
3. The first known case a) ________ the viral infection later called COVID-19 was noticed b)
_______ the Wuhan city of China c) ______ December 1, 2019. d) _______ was dubbed an
outbreak on December 12 e) _______ the Chinese state broadcaster f) _________ the WHO
was notified on December 30.
4. The historic day a) _______ 15 April is a glorious occasion b) _______ the people of the state
as c) __________ was on this auspicious day in 1948 d) _______ Himachal Pradesh came e)
_________ existence as centrally administered Chief Commissioner’s Province f) ________ the
merger of 30 erstwhile small hill states of this region.
5. Instead, a) _______ judging someone for what he’s done or b) _______ he looks try to
understand the person. Put yourself c) _______ their shoes. If possible, talk d) ______ them.
Find out their story. Everyone e) _______ one. If not, try to imagine the circumstances that
might f) ______ led to the person acting or looking like they do.
6. He told me that he ____ (go) to the store yesterday. He ______ (buy) some groceries and
______ (return) home before it started to rain. When he _____ (arrive) home, he ____ (realize)
that he ______ (forget) to buy rice.
7. She said that she ______ (finish) her homework before she went to bed. After she _____
(complete) her assignments, she ______ (read) a book for a while. By the time she _____ (fall)
asleep, it ______ (be) already late.
8. They hope that it _____ (stop) raining by tomorrow. If the weather _____ (improve), they
_______ (go) for a picnic in the park. However, if it _____ (continue) to rain, they ______ (stay)
home and watch movies instead.

ANSWERS:
1. a) as b) with c) on d) to e) we f) in
2. a) are b) of c) that d) They e) in f) a
3. a) of b) in c) on d) It e) by f) and
4. a) of b) for c) it d) that e) into f) after
5. a) of b) how c) in d) with e) has f) have
6. went, bought, returned, arrived, realized, had forgotten
7. had finished, had completed, read, fell, was
8. will stop, improves, will go, continues, will stay