Subject: English
Class : 9th & 10th
Teacher: Fouzia Iram
. Parts of Speech and Their Kinds
1. Which part of speech describes a noun or pronoun?
Verb
Adjective
Conjunction
Adverb
2. Identify the noun in the sentence: “Honesty is the best policy.”
is
the
best
honesty
3. What type of noun is “team” in the sentence: “The team won the match”?
Proper noun
Common noun
Collective noun
Abstract noun
4. Which of the following is an abstract noun?
Table
Bravery
Chair
Book
5. Which of the following is an interrogative pronoun?
He
This
Who
Her
6. “She bought herself a new dress.” The word “herself” is a:
Personal pronoun
Demonstrative pronoun
Reflexive pronoun
Possessive pronoun
7. Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun: “___ is my favorite book.”
That
He
Her
This
8. Which type of verb expresses an action without needing an object?
Transitive verb
Intransitive verb
Modal verb
Helping verb
9. “The sun shines brightly.” The word “brightly” is a:
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
10. Which of the following words is a conjunction?
Quickly
Despite
And
Her
11.Which type of conjunction is “although”?
Coordinating
Subordinating
Correlative
Conjunctive adverb
12.Identify the adverb of manner:
Tomorrow
Gently
Here
Sometimes
13.Neither John nor Sam was present.” The word “nor” is a:
Coordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Preposition
14.We enjoyed the freedom of exploring the city.
Proper noun
Abstract noun
Singular noun
Specific noun
15.The team celebrated their victory in the locker room.
Common noun
Proper noun
Collective noun
Abstract noun
16.Paris is known as the “City of Light.”
Common noun
Proper noun
Singular noun
Specific noun
17. These flowers in the garden are so beautiful.
Demonstrative noun
Abstract noun
Indefinite noun
Singular noun
18.. The idea of starting a book club excited her.
Common noun
Proper noun
Concrete noun
Abstract noun
19.My car is parked in the driveway.
Possessive noun
Proper noun
Collective noun
Indefinite noun
20. In the zoo, a ___________ of elephants entertained the visitors with
their playful behavior.
Cluster
Flock
Herd
21.The police swiftly apprehended the suspects, turning them over to a
___________ of officers for further questioning.
Pack
Team
Herd
Troops
22. At the concert, a ___________ of musicians played classical symphonies
that captivated the audience.
Group
Chorus
Colony
Platoon
23..The guide pointed out a ___________ of fish swimming gracefully in the
crystal-clear waters of the coral reef.
Pod
Troop
Flock
School
24.The coach led a ___________ of players onto the field, ready for the
championship match.
Crowd
Troop
Team
Bunch
25.After the long hike, everyone treated each other to a refreshing drink
at the mountain’s summit.
Indefinite
Reciprocal
Possessive
Relative
26. The teacher asked if anyone had completed the homework
assignment on time.
Interrogative
Demonstrative
Relative
Indefinite
27. Mark accidentally cut himself while chopping vegetables in the
kitchen.
Personal
Reflexive
Demonstrative
Possessive
28.. Which city is known for its historical landmarks and vibrant culture?
Interrogative
Demonstrative
Indefinite
Relative
29. If you find the lost puppy, please return it to your owner.
Possessive
Demonstrative
Personal
30.The mystery novel, which I borrowed from the library, kept me on the
edge of my seat.
Indefinite
Demonstrative
Relative
Possessive
31. The person ___________ called you is waiting outside.
Which
Nobody
Who
Oneself
32. I myself will take care of the arrangements for the event.
Indefinite pronoun
Relative pronoun
Emphatic pronoun
Interrogative pronoun
33.___________ can participate in the marathon, regardless of their fitness
level.
Anybody
That
Whose
All
34..The teacher asked if ___________ had seen the missing textbook.
Anybody
Who
Himsel
Everybody
Kinds of Sentences (According to Structure and Use)
35. A simple sentence consists of:
One independent clause
One dependent clause
Two independent clauses
One phrase and one clause
36.Which type of sentence is: “What a beautiful day!”
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
37. “Although it was raining, we went outside.” This is a:
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Interrogative sentence
38. “She likes ice cream, but he prefers cake.” This is a:
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
Imperative sentence
39. An exclamatory sentence expresses:
A question
A command
A strong emotion
A fact
40.Which of the following is a compound sentence?
She is tired.
She is tired, so she went to bed early.
She went to bed early because she was tired.
Sleeping is important.
41..Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?
The sun shines.
She went to school, and her brother stayed home.
Although it was raining, we went outside.
Close the door!
42.Shut the door.” This is an:
Exclamatory sentence
Imperative sentence
Interrogative sentence
Compound sentence
43.Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
I went home because it was raining.
She likes ice cream, but I prefer cake because it’s delicious.
The boy ran fast.
If you work hard, you will succeed.
Conditional Sentences
44. “If I study hard, I will pass the exam.” This is an example of:
Zero conditional
First conditional
Second conditional
Third conditional
45..Identify the correct form of the third conditional:
If I work hard, I will pass.
If I had studied, I would have passed.
If I study, I pass.
If I studied, I would pass.
46.. The third conditional is used to express:
Real situations in the present
Hypothetical past situations
General truths
Future possibilities
47..The zero conditional expresses:
A general truth or fact
A possible future event
A hypothetical situation
An imaginary past event
Phrases and Clauses
48.While he was cooking, the phone rang.” The phrase “While he was
cooking” is a:
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun phrase
Gerund phrase
49..Which of the following is a noun phrase?
Running fast
A beautiful sunset
Before the party
Under the table
50.Which of the following is a noun phrase?
Playing in the garden
A basket of fruits
Because he was late
If she arrives early
51.Since she was ill, she missed school.” Identify the dependent clause.
Since she was ill
She missed school
Since
Missed school
52.Identify the adjective clause in the sentence: “The book that I
borrowed is interesting.”
The book
That I borrowed
Is interesting
Borrowed
53. Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?
Running late
Under the bridge
Singing loudly
He runs fast
. Verbal
54. Identify the infinitive in the sentence: “She likes to dance.”
Likes
To dance
She
Dance
55. Which of the following is a gerund?
Running
To run
Ran
Runs
56..Identify the gerund in the sentence: “Swimming is my favorite sport.”
Swimming
Is
My
Favorite
Figures of Speech
57..The road was a ribbon of moonlight.” This is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Irony
58.“The wind whispered through the trees.” This is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
59.She is as brave as a lion.” This is an example of:
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
60.He is a rock in difficult times.” This is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
61 The fire swallowed the entire house.” This is an example of:
Hyperbole
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
62. “I have told you a million times!” This is an example of:
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Transitional Devices
63. Which of the following is a transitional device?
Therefore
slowly
Quickly
Better
64.Which transitional word shows addition?
However
Moreover
Therefore
Instead
65. Identify the best transition word for cause-and-effect:
Yet
Because
Likewise
Nevertheless
66.. She was feeling unwell; ____, she decided to rest instead of going out.
Moreover
Therefore
Similarly
However
67. He studied hard for the test; ____, he scored the highest marks in the
class.
On the contrary
For example
As a result
Similarly
68.The weather was cold; ____, they decided to stay indoors.
Consequently
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Likewise
69.. She is very talented in music; ____, she excels in sports.
However
In addition
Therefore
For instance
70..We were lost in the forest; ____, we managed to find our way back before
sunset.
As a result
Fortunately
On the contrary
Furthermore
71. The teacher explained the concept clearly; ____, the students still had
doubts.
However
For instance
Thus
In conclusion