GRAMMAR PRACTICE SET 27(IX-X) for Monday 24th Jan'22

 

Fill in the blanks with the right forms

Despite the risk of __________ (bully / bullying), his parents insisted on __________ (attend / attending) mainstream school. 'It was the best ________ (decide / decision) they could have made for me,' adds Nick, who later ________ (achieve / achieved) a degree in Financial Planning and Real Estate.

Voice Change

1. 
   Ravi does not write a letter.
2. I do not abuse my servant.
3. she does not write novels.
4. They do not tease her.

Combine the Sentences with In spite of, Despite, In spite of that, Though, Although, But, Yet, Still

1. Nick has no arms and legs. But he can do so many things. (Although)

2. I called him. He gave me no answer. (Although)

3. Abel was over seventy. He was Vigrous and well coloured. (Although)

4. He worked hard. He did not succeed. (In spite of)

5. He made several efforts. But he failed. (In spite of)

6. The housewife had a good bath and supper. But she could not sleep. (In spite of)

7. He is poor. But he is honest. (Though)

8. He missed the bus. He managed to reach his destination. (Although)

9. She worked a lot. She did not get the medical seat. (Although)

4. My room is small. But it is very comfortable. (Yet)

10. It was raining. But the football team continued their training session.

(In spite of the fact that)

11. The reviews were very bad. The film was still a box office success. (In spite of)

12. He had some disadvantages. But he possessed great innate wisdom and a true generosity of spirit. (In spite of)

Combine the Sentences with Because of / As / Since / Because / and so / so /      therefore

1. He had some urgent work. he did not attend the party. (As)

2. The price of gold is very high. Most of the women want to buy one-gram gold. (As)

3. Government banned the usage of plastic carry bags. Plastic leads to environmental pollution. (Because)

4. The old man wants to marry. He is neglected by his daughters. (Because)

5. the climate is very cool in winter. All people wear woolen clothe. (As)

6. The pollution is increasing day by day. We have to grow plants more in number. (Since)

7. Most of the villagers were busy in the fields. I didn't find anyone to carry my luggage. (As)

8. Savitri was nervous on the sets. She was given a small role of less import. (Since)

9. Most of the parents are very much interested in English. So, English medium is introduced in schools by the Government. (Since)

10. Srivastav is a Pilgrim. He visits holy places every year. (As)

12. He was ill. He could not go to school. (Because)

13. He worked hard. He secured good marks. (As)

14. Nick's father was a computer programmer. He taught Nick how to type.  (Since)

15. He is a salaried person. He can't afford the expenses of his son at IIT. (As)

16. Victoria is so glad. Her grandpa is not dead. (Because)

17. Mr. Abel did not wake up. So, the slaters thought that he was dead. (Since)

18. He was late. He missed the school bus. (As)

19. People use millets. They are beneficial to health in many ways. (As)