Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate modals from those given:

(a) How _____you have left the washroom in such a mess. (couldn't, might, could, will)

(b) I_____ speak Spanish, French and German. (can, may, should, shouldn't)

(c) I think we are lost. The man_______ have given us the wrong direction. (might,should, would, will)

(d) You can't serious about swimming outdoors in winter. (would, can't, could, might)

(e) Plants have sunlight in order to make food, (must, can, may, will)

(f) Since our bags are identical you could shall, could) ought have taken mine by mistake. (can, will,

(g) Parents______take care of their children. (may, ought to, mustn't, shouldn't)

h) ______ you excuse me for a moment? (would, should, must, needn't)

I) She stay up late if she takes a nap now. (mustn't, shouldn't, can, used to)

j) It's late. I It's time avere are home. (we go, we must go, we should go, we went)

k) it be quite hard to prove that she is innocent but we are going to try. (need, will, must, Ought to)

l) she mind if you take her pen without permission? (will, should, can, may)

2. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate modals:

a) Why _______ Icare about your problems?

b) Tom and Rebecca give their daughter a lot of presents. They _____eally love her.

(c) We_______ go out to that new Italian restaurant tonight.

(d) Everyone who crosses the border ____ show his/her passport.

(e) When is Tom coming? He's on his way. He ______ be here any minute.

(f) ______ my friend sleep over? Yes, but he'll have to get permission from his parents.

(7 _______ you always be so mean to everyone?

8)______you please try to be nicer to your brother?

9) I _______get here earlier because of the traffic on the freeway.

a)You may smoke in the presence of children.

b) The passengers shouldn't wear their seat belts at all times.

c) We will go to the concert if the rain stops. We don't know for sure.

d)I shouldn't ice skate very well.

e)The boys can't wake up earlier than 7:30 am. They have class at 8:00 am.

(a) Many bravely soldiers have sacrificed their lives to give us freedom.

4. Rewrite Correctly:

a)Many brave soldies have sacrified their lives to give ways. freedom.

b) The picture hanging on the wall is very beautifully.

(c) This question is too length. We will solve it later.

(d) The conference was held in a largely hall.

(e) This book is a well collection of poems.

f) She is dull enough to understand this.

(g) He was so cruel that he could not buy a house.

(h) Salt is a strange gift of nature.

(I) Most of the politicians are shameful. They work to fulfill their interest.OnePlus

5. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate adjectives:

(a) Drinking milk provides benefits like ____ teeth, rehydration and improves vitamin intake.

(b) He does not like ______ food

(c) Hieun Tsang was a_______scholar.

(d) He wants to change his _______job.

(e) We must always try to become ______and respectful citizens.

F)Pashmina is the_____type of cashmere wool. It was first made in Kashmir in India. The word literally
means (ii_______ gold in Kashmiri. Pashmina shawls are liked by people for their warmth. Their (iii)
_____quality is that they are very iv)_____ in weight. They give an (v) ______ look and drape very nicely.
6.Pick out the adjectives and state the kind.

(1) He calls me every day.

2)I have not seen him in several days.

3)He was absent from the class.

4) He died a glorious death.

5) A small leak is enough to sink a great ship.

6)King Francis was a hearty king and loved a royal sport.

7.Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners:-

a)______t of the cakes had been baked the day before. (most, every)

b)She took _____photos when she went on a holiday, (most, many)

c) The teacher gave ______of the students a piece of paper. (each, every)

d)) Every one of_________sent me a birthday card, but none brought a gift for me. (my friend/ my
friends)

e) He had _____idea what the answer to the question was. (any, no)

8. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable determiner:

(a) I waited for_______minutes and then tried calling him again.

(b) We have very _______hance of reaching Jim Corbett before lunchtime; it is still another fifty
kilometer away.

(c) Unfortunately, he has _______money to live on, as his salary is quite low.

(d) Unfortunately ________of the companies which we sent offers to showed interest in our products.

(e) There wouldn't be so many accidents if there was_________ traffic on the roads.

(f) Last month was a good month for the company. We found ________new customers and also
increased our profit.

(g) The taxi driver spoke _________1 English. I couldn't understand him.

(h) We have to speed up there is very next Friday_______ time to finish the project. The deadline is
there.

(i) There were_______ people than usual int the supermarket.

(a) He was old ____weak there was no one to look after him.

(b) He wanted to go ___ his parents did not allow him.

(c) My mother____, gave me a present ___some money ____ I could buy something for myself.

(d) His father beat him ____he ____ cried _____uttered a sound ____ he was

used to frequent beatings.

(e) ____we found we might be late, we took a taxi _____ we might reach on time.

(f) The old man expected free treatment ____he was poor______ he was shocked

when he was given a bill for Rupees Thirty Thousand.

(g) You'd better work hard_____you'll fail,_____do do study ___hard____heakth suffers.You should
work___play according to a planned routine.

(h) The Head Boy told the boy _____ his rowdy friends to _____follow the rules ____be ready for
punishment.

10. Choose the most appropriate conjunction from those given below to complete the sentences:

(a) I did not go to the show ______ I had already seen it.

(i) until (ii) because. (iii) so. (iv) but

(b) She is a member of the theatre group ____ the choir.

(i) as. (ii) or. (iii) and. (iv) but

(c) Check all your answers _____correct all mistakes before giving in your papers.

(i) or. (ii) and. (iii) because. (iv) while

(d) Keep the food covered______ flies will contaminate it.

(i) or. (ii) and. (iii) until. (iv) though

(e)_____ he is thin, he is strong

(1) but. (ii) though. (iv) because

f) She ____ phoned _____wrote after she left home.

(i) either, or. (ii) neither, nor. (iii) while, and

(i) as (ii) but. (iii) and

(h) She had an unpleasant experience______ in London.

(i) while. (ii) but. (iii) and

11Join the following pairs of simple sentences using the most suitable conjunctions.

Omit any unnecessary words:

(a) You will not reach the stadium in time. You have to drive faster.

(b) The boys are playing in the field. The field is flooded..

(c) Rohit collects all kinds of stamps. He pastes them in his album.

(d) The students were studying in the library. The teacher came in.

(e) He was late for the interview. He was inappropriately dressed for the interview.

(f) Sheela cycled very fast. She was bitten by a dog.

(g) Garbage was not collected regularly. The place became infested with rats.

12.Complete the following sentences using appropriate subordinating conjunctions.

(a) I make it a point to visit the Taj Mahal whenzuan I go to Agra.

(b) This is the place ushara I used to stay when I was studying at college.

(c)you get the first rank, I will buy you a car.

(d) ______you work hard, you can't pass the entrance test.

(e) I am leaving tomorrow _____ or _____ you give me the permission.

(f) He could not get a seat, ______ he came early.

(g) The players delivered a splendid performance______ they had rehearsed well.

(h) Parents should give enough attention to children ______t they will not feel neglected.

(i) He is so dishonest ____ no one trusts him.

13. In the sentences below, choose the most appropriate coordinating conjunction to fill in the blanks:

(a) They were poor and often suffered great hardships. (and, but)
(b) He overslept himself______thus missed the train. (and, but)

(c) The coat cannot be mine it is too big for me. (but, for)

(d) As a boy he had never been to school (yet, and) yot he managed to learn to read and write.

(e) This must not happen again you will be dismissed. (so, or)

(f) He is poor _____ he is honest. (yet, and)

(g) Hurry up_______you will be late. (or, but)