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English Grammar

The document provides examples of sentences and exercises to identify their types and use of modal verbs. It contains 10 sentences for three different exercises analyzing sentence types, connecting clauses, and identifying the correct modal verb to use.

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English Grammar

The document provides examples of sentences and exercises to identify their types and use of modal verbs. It contains 10 sentences for three different exercises analyzing sentence types, connecting clauses, and identifying the correct modal verb to use.

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Answers for Exercise 1

1. I did not know that this food was meant only for the staff.

Sentence Type – Complex sentence

Main Clause – I did not know

Subordinate Clause – That this food was meant only for the staff

2. She is innocent, so she has appealed to the court.

Sentence Type – Compound sentence

Main Clause – She is innocent

Main Clause – She has appealed to the court

3. If you are not ready with the song, it is better to let them know.

Sentence Type – Complex Sentence

Main Clause – It is better to let them know

Subordinate Clause – If you are not ready with the song

4. She will come home or I will stay back at her place.

Sentence Type – Compound Sentence

Main Clause – She will come home

Main Clause – I will stay back at her place

5. In the evening, I am going to the park.

Sentence Type – Simple Sentence

Main Clause – I am going to the park

6. The sun looks amazing today.

Sentence Type – Simple Sentence

Main Clause – The sun looks amazing today

7. I remember the day that we met very well.

Sentence Type – Complex Sentence


Main Clause – I remember the day very well

Subordinate Clause – That we met

8. Nithi is not keeping well, yet she decided to go to work.

Sentence Type – Compound Sentence

Main Clause – Nithi is not keeping well

Main Clause – She decided to go to work

9. After they reach the hotel, they will inform us.

Sentence Type – Complex Sentence

Main Clause – They will inform us

Subordinate Clause – After they reach the hotel

10. We are going to the park.

Sentence Type – Simple Sentence

Main Clause – We are going to the park

Answers for Exercise 2


1. My mother is sick. My mother is going to the doctor.

My mother is sick, so she is going to the doctor.

2. Jibin has gone to Hyderabad. Jibin has not found any jobs yet.

Jibin has gone to Hyderabad; but he has not found any jobs yet.

3. Nalini was not satisfied with her birthday dress. Nalini wore it anyway.

Nalini was not satisfied with her birthday dress; however, she wore it.

4. Jaffar called me yesterday. I was not able to attend his call.

Jaffar called me yesterday, but I was not able to attend his call.

5. Tina had to present the paper today. Nancy volunteered to do it.

Tina had to present the paper today; instead, Nancy volunteered to do it.

Answers for Exercise 3


1. You speak up. Nobody is going to know.

Unless you speak up, nobody is going to know.

2. You are the only friend. You taught me right from wrong.

You are the only friend who taught me right from wrong.

3. I was not happy. I went to the reception for the sake of my friend.

Though I was not happy, I went to the reception for the sake of my friend.

4. You do not finish it. You will have to face the consequences.

If you do not finish it, you will have to face the consequences.

5. I do not know the person. He owns a brand new Mercedes Benz.

Answers for Exercise 1


1. The parent-teacher meeting is at 10 A.M.
2. I do not have any classes on Sunday.
3. This year it started to snow in November.
4. Yasmin’s birthday is on 31st December.
5. The stars twinkle brightly at night.
6. I’ll meet you on Thursday.
7. The principal is not present at the moment.
8. My mother will come back in minutes.
9. Dimple will visit her grandmother in March.
10. In 1857, the Sepoy Mutiny took place.
11. Yash’s uncle passed away on Monday.
12. In the winter, we prefer staying indoors.
13. On Sunday, they’ll talk about the Pyramids on the National Geographic
channel.
14. My uncle will arrive at dinner time.
15. Tina had learnt to speak French in 6 weeks.

Ready to find out if you used the right modal verbs? Let us check.

1. Would you be able to bring your camera when you come?

2. Priya should/ought to apologise for the confusion that was caused yesterday
because of her carelessness.

3. You could finish this first and then start with the other one.

4. Shall I make some tea for you?


5. I will make sure to keep everything ready by the time they reach the railway
station.

6. You must see to it that the students are standing according to their roll
numbers.

7. Can/Shall/May I come in?

8. She might find it interesting as she likes reading adventure stories.

9. Do you have any idea how much all of this would cost?

10. Can/Would/Could/Will you please help me find my keys?

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