Subject and predicate (pratice-1)

Before doing this exercise you would like to read subject and predicate.

Q) Identify subjects and predicate in following sentences.

1)      you should not afraid of exams

2)      The great emperor ruled this land one.

3)      Tropical forests are the lungs of earth.

4)      The man in black suit is a cop.

5)      This advertisement lacks a catch line.

6)      He fought tooth and nail for justice.

7)      Human beings share this earth with other organisms.

8)      God never left his devotee alone.

9)      Education is means of salvation.

10)  A good teacher never preaches.

11)  Slow but steady wins the race.

12)  My grandfather is the most loving person on this earth.

13)  A hundred miles journey starts with a single step.

14)  Thirsty crow sat on branch of a tree.

15)  A bird in hand is better than two in bush.

Answers

1)      Subjectà You.

2)      Subjectà the great emperor.

3)      Subjectà Tropical forests.

4)      Subjectà the man in black suit.

5)      Subjectà the advertisement.

6)      Subjectà He.

7)      Subjectà Human beings.

8)      Subjectà God.

9)      Subjectà Education.

10)  Subjectà A good teacher.

11)  Subjectà Slow but steady.

12)  Subjectà My grandfather.

13)  Subjectà A hundred miles Journey.

14)  Subjectà Thirsty crow

15)  Subjectà A bird in hand.

for further practice see
subject and predicate (practice)-2

Types of sentences (practice) -2

Before doing this exercise you would like to read sentence and its types

Q) Identify the types of following sentences as assertive, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, optative.

1)      Movies are mirror of a society.

2)      A friend in need is a friend indeed.

3)      Who can oppose the will of mighty king!

4)      What a performance!

5)      Jump now.

6)      Can you send me some money?

7)      He was shouting again as to test my patience.

8)      It seems that all is well.

9)      Cut your nails, brush your teeth and comb your hair.

10)  Please help me this time.

11)  What if they turn your project down again?

12)  How can we be so rude to a child?

13)  When did you police your shoes last time?

14)  Only in the lap of nature we are safe.

15)  Wow! Perfect shot again.

Answer

1) Assertive.

2) Assertive.

3) Exclamatory.

4) Exclamatory.

5) Imperative.

6) Interrogative.

7) Assertive.

8) Assertive.

9) Imperative.

10) Imperative.

11) Interrogative.

12) Interrogative.

13) Interrogative.

14) Assertive.

15) Exclamatory.

also see Types of sentences (practice) -1

Types of sentences (practice) -1

Before doing this exercise you would like to read sentence and its types

Q) Identify the types of following sentences as assertive, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, optative.

1)      What a shame!

2)      Have you ever seen a python?

3)      True knowledge guides us through difficult times.

4)      Starvation is a curse on humanity.

5)      How can you do this to me?

6)      I cannot forget that horrible night.

7)      Oh! This was really surprising.

8)      Let’s not disturb him.

9)      We should not believe on rumors.

10)    Kindly bring me a glass of water.

11)  The man, who broke into your house, is arrested.

12)  What is the name of the person standing in the corner?

13)  Hurry! We achieved our goal.

14)  No man can escape judgment of Lord.

15)  Can you solve these sums?

Answer

1)      Exclamatory.

2)      Interrogative.

3)      Assertive.

4)      Assertive.

5)      Interrogative.

6)      Assertive.

7)      Exclamatory.

8)      Imperative.

9)      Assertive.

10)  Imperative.

11)  Assertive.

12)  Interrogative.

13)  Exclamatory.

14)  Assertive.

15)  Interrogative.

for further practice see
Types of sentences (practice) -2

Guided paragraphs-4

Use given hints to develop paragraph in about 100 words. You can add your own ideas also.

1) Friends

i)Who are friends?

ii)Why we need friends in life?

iii)Friend in need is friend indeed.

iv)Be a true friend before expecting others to be true friends.

v)Our mind, conscience and knowledge are our best friends.

2) City life

i)population increase –because of many facilities available

ii)Problems –traffic Jams, pollution, lack of accommodation, crime, stress, lack of amenities, (water, electricity, etc.) etc.

iii)Disease due to pollution, junk food, fast life style etc.

iv)Need to develop villages to stop migration into cities.

3) Say no to plastic bags

i)Introduction – Wide spread use of polythene bags.

ii)Non- biodegradable.

iii)Polluting land and water.

iv)Dangerous for stray animals.

v)Polluting religious places land tourist spots.

vi)Ban it, carry cloth bags.

4) Forest

i)Provide us –wood, herbs, fodder, timber wood, oxygen, etc.

ii)Lungs of a country.

iii)Decreasing due to over cutting of trees.

iv)Effect of deforestation. - Pollution, soil erosion, lack of shelter for wild animals, global warming etc.

v)Some solutions –strict laws, forestation on waste land, public awareness, involvement of local people in forest policy making and protection.

5) Internet

i)Used everywhere –home, office, shop, school, etc.

ii)Reservoir of information.

iii)Utility –Email, SMS, Advertisement, Social networking, sales, purchase, online courses, etc.

iv)Careers, business building

v)Cyber crime.

vi)Must for student.

Guided paragraphs-3

Use given hints to develop paragraph in about 100 words. You can add your own ideas also.

Q1) Dowry system 

i) Definition.

ii) Adversities faced by

A) Girls

B) Parents

C) Society

iii) Role of groom/ boys.

iv) Suggestions / solutions/ conclusion.

Q2) Stress in students

i)Introduction

ii)Reasonsà a) lots of syllabus.

                b) Competition

                c) No value of interest of student, only popular subjects/ courses are       pressed.

iii)Bad effects on students, parents, and quality of study.

iv)Some suggestions / solutions – your view.

Q3) Transport system.

i) Introduction (importance of transport system)

ii)Typesà

A) Landàa) Rail b) Road.

B) Wateràa) River b) sea c) canals.

C) Air

iii) Modern transport à Metro, Jet, and high speed rails.

iv) Future prospects.

Q4) Democracy

i) Definitions.

ii) Why it is the best system of Governance.

iii) Importance of Constitution and elections.

iv) Challenges – booth capturing, high cost of elections, criminal-political nexus etc.

v) How to face challenges – some suggestions.

           

Q5) Corruption

i)Introduction

ii)Spread from lower to higher rank.

iii)Many forms – bride , favor, fixing of decision or performance,delay.

iv)Need of public Awareness- Importance of Anna Hazare Movement.

v)Some suggestions to fight this wide spread menace.

Modals Exercise--2

 Q) Fill in the blanks with following modals.

 (May, might, should, could, can, must, would, has to, have to, had to)

  

Exerciseà 1

1)                              Sky is clear now, but it -----rain.

2)                              -----He pass the exam?

3)                               You-----be honest.

4)                              -----God bless you!

5)                              She was strong. She-----walk 10 km.

Exerciseà2

1)                              -----I come in?

2)                              You------not tease animals.

3)                              We-----not play with electricity.

4)                              Govt. -----change pattern of exam.

5)                              I-----not help as I had no money.

Exerciseà3

1)                              You-----go wherever you like.

2)                              You-----work hard lest you fail.

3)                              Gold is very costly. We-----not afford it

4)                              Child was naughty. I -----Punish him.

5)                              He -----be very helpful.

Exerciseà 4

1)                              -----God help you!

2)                              I-----read Greek.

3)                              I-----like to leave early.

4)                              You-----not be late.

5)                              I-----not forgive you for your behavior.

Exerciseà5

1)                              You -----go home today.

2)                              We-----see floods this month.

3)                              Government-----take strict action against corruption.

4)                              If only I -----win the game.

5)                              You-----not walk on the grass.

A

 Answers

Exerciseà1

1)                              Might.

2)                              Can.

3)                              Should.

4)                              May.

5)                              Could.

Exerciseà2

1)                              May.

2)                              Should.

3)                              Must

4)                              Should.

5)                              Could.

Exerciseà3

1)                              May.

2)                              Should.

3)                              Can.

4)                              Had to.

5)                              Can.

Exerciseà4

1)                              May.

2)                              Can

3)                              Would.

4)                              Should.

5)                              Can

Exerciseà5

1)                              Can

2)                              Can

3)                              Should.

4)                              Would.

5)                              Should.

Modal (exercise)-1

Q) Fill in the blanks with following modals.

 (May, might, should, could, can, must, would, has to, have to, had to)

                                     

.Exerciseà1

1)                              We -----be hardworking.

2)                              -------- You like to take a cup of tea?

3)                              ---------You drive the car?

4)                              ----------You live long!

5)                              It------be cold today.

Exercise à 2

1)                              I ------like to see the fair.

2)                              He-----be very rude?

3)                              We-----reach school in time.

4)                              I was late. I -----take a taxi

5)                              The information -----be wrong.

Exerciseà 3

1)                              You -----not smoke and spoil your life.

2)                              ------I take your notebook?

3)                              We-----observe traffic rules.

4)                              He-----lift 20 kg weight.

5)                              We------finish our work in 2 hours as time was less.

Exerciseà 4

1)                              I-----bring the pen for you.

2)                              You-----complete your homework.

3)                              Principal was strict. We -----wear tie.

4)                              It-----rain today.

5)                              He is rich. He -----help me in need.

Exerciseà5

1)                              We eat that we-----live.

2)                              I-----like to take cold rink.

3)                              He is intelligent. We-----follow him.

4)                              One-----keep the metro station clean

5)                              -----You prosper in your life!

for further practice see modal exercise--2

Answers

Exerciseà1

1)                              Should.

2)                              Would

3)                              Can.

4)                              May.

5)                              May.

Exerciseà2

1)                              Would.

2)                              Can.

3)                              Should.

4)                              Have to.

5)                              May.

Exerciseà3

1)                              Should.

2)                              May.

3)                              Must.

4)                              Can.

5)                              Have to.

Exerciseà4

1)                              Would.

2)                              Should.

3)                              Had to.

4)                              May.

5)                              Can.

Exerciseà5

1)                              May.

2)                              Would.

3)                              Should.

4)                              Should.

5)                              May.

Guided Paragraph/verbal stimuli--2

Q) Write paragraph in about 80 words using hints given in the questions. You can add your own ideas also.

Exercise--1

Polythene…..very common everywhere …..But an environmental hazard…..especially thinner than 5 micron …..non biodegradable can’t be burnt …..Poisonous fume produced …..pollute land and water…..dangerous for stray animals …..Say no to polythene.

Exercise--2

City life…..full of stress…..all in hurry…..running to school, offices, shops…..no patience …..Quarrel, on pity issues …..Increasing crime…..mental disease…..emotional breakdown ……distance in relationships. We need peace of mind …..Find time to relax and mediate.

Exercise--3

Electricity…..demand increasing……both in rural  and urban area…..supply limited…..coal reserves decreasing…..need alternative sources …..hydel power the most important …..use of solar energy –one solution …..renewable sources needed.

Exercise--4

Ultimate source of energy –sun…..in food…..in coal and petroleum…..in wind…..in flowing water…..in waves…..in electricity. Must learn to harness this energy.

Exercise--5

Internet …..Many users…..email…..sms…..chatting …..gather- information…..jobs…..adverstiment…..sale/purchase…..online courses…….submitting bills etc. 2 billion people on internet daily.

Guided Paragraph/verbal stimuli--1

Q) Write paragraph in about 80 words using hints given in the questions. You can add your own ideas also.

Exercise—1

Mahatma Gandhi …..Born-2nd Oct 1869.average student in childhood……..hesitate in speaking. Higher education …..London. For work….S.Africa. Moved by…..problems of poor….. Making of mahatma.

Exercise--2

Honesty…..best policy. Honest to ..Ourself…..others…..study…..work. Bring…..success…..peace…..prosperity….. Respect.

Exercise--3

India….land of festival…..Festival related to……religion…..season…..historical event…..culture. Bring in life…..joy…..togetherness….. Costly…..Pollution.

Exercise--4

Water…..vital element……scarcity. Reasons… .Pollution…..population …..misuse…..climate change etc. Fight/war for water among…..people ……states…..countries. Need to save every drop.

Exercise--5

Climate change …..International problem. Global warming…..due to pollution…..burning of hydrocarbon…..CO2, methane gas etc. Melting of ice …..Pole, mountain peak. Rising sea level …..People at sea coast in danger.

for further practice see (guided paragraphs--2)