ENGLISH -Test

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

Part A: Change the sentences from active to passive voice

1. The chef baked a delicious cake.
2. They are painting the house.
3. The teacher praised the student.
4. The gardener waters the plants daily.
5. The company will launch a new product next month.
6. My father repaired the car yesterday.
7. She is writing a novel.
8. The children played football in the park.
9. The scientists discovered a new planet.
10. He will finish the project by tomorrow.

Part B: Change the sentences from passive to active voice

1. The book was read by Sarah.
2. The homework is being done by the students.
3. The building was constructed by skilled workers.
4. The song was sung by a famous artist.
5. The work will be completed by John.
6. The streets are cleaned by the municipal workers.
7. The letter was written by my friend.
 8. The flowers have been watered by the gardener.
9. The room is being decorated by the team.
10. A prize was won by the student.

Part C: Identify whether the sentence is in active or passive voice

1. The match was won by our team.
2. The dog chased the cat.
3. The cake was eaten by the children.
4. The artist painted a beautiful portrait.
5. The room is cleaned every morning.
6. The students are writing their exams.
7. The package was delivered by the courier service.
8. The chef prepared a delicious meal.
9. The tree was struck by lightning.
10. The principal announced the holiday.

Part D: Rewrite the sentences in the given voice

1. Active: The cat drank the milk.
Rewrite in passive: ______________________
2. Passive: The walls are being painted by the workers.
Rewrite in active: ______________________
3. Active: They organized a charity event.
Rewrite in passive: ______________________
4. Passive: The mail will be delivered by the postman tomorrow.
Rewrite in active: ______________________
5. Active: She has completed the assignment.
Rewrite in passive: ______________________
 DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH WORKSHEET

Part A: Change the sentences from Direct to Indirect Speech

1. Rahul said, “I am going to the market.”
2. She said, “The weather is very nice today.”
3. He said, “I will finish my homework by evening.”
4. The teacher said, “You should complete your assignments on
time.”
5. Mom said to me, “Don’t forget to lock the door.”
6. The stranger asked, “Can you show me the way to the station?”
7. The doctor said, “You must take your medicine regularly.”
8. She asked, “Where are you going?”
9. He said, “I have been working on this project for weeks.”
10. The little boy said, “I want a toy car for my birthday.”

Part B: Change the sentences from Indirect to Direct Speech

1. She said that she was feeling tired.
2. He said that he had finished his homework.
3. The teacher asked us to open our books.
4. Mom told me to be careful while crossing the road.
5. The child asked his mother if he could have some ice cream.
6. The stranger asked me where the nearest bus stop was.
7. The manager said that the meeting would start at 10 a.m.
8. She said that she would call me later.
9. He said that he had been studying for the exam.
10. The tourist asked if there were any good restaurants nearby.

Part C: Identify whether the sentence is in Direct or Indirect Speech

1. He said, “I love reading books.”
2. She said that she had completed her assignment.
 3. The teacher told the students to submit their homework.
4. Rahul asked, “Did you finish your project?”
5. She told me that she was going to the mall.
6. “What time is the train arriving?” he asked.
7. He said that he couldn’t attend the party.
8. The stranger said, “Where can I find a taxi?”
9. They told us to wait outside.
10. She said, “I am learning to play the guitar.”

Part D: Rewrite the sentences in the given form

1. Direct: The girl said, “I am excited for the trip.”
Rewrite in Indirect: __________________________
2. Indirect: He said that he was not feeling well.
Rewrite in Direct: __________________________
3. Direct: The officer said, “Follow the rules strictly.”
Rewrite in Indirect: __________________________
4. Indirect: She asked me what my name was.
Rewrite in Direct: __________________________
5. Direct: The coach said, “We will win the game!”
Rewrite in Indirect: __________________________
 PROSE COMPREHENSION

Passage 1:

Read the following passage and answer the questions below:

Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a farmer named Ravi.
He worked hard in his fields every day, but his crops often failed due to
a lack of rain. One day, while walking back home, Ravi found a pot of
gold coins buried under a tree. Instead of keeping it for himself, he
decided to share the gold with the villagers. The villagers were
overjoyed and praised Ravi for his kindness. From that day onward,
Ravi became known as the most generous man in the village.
Questions:
1. Why did Ravi's crops fail?
2. What did Ravi find under the tree?
3. How did Ravi help the villagers?
4. What quality of Ravi made him famous in the village?
5. Suggest a title for the passage.

Passage 2:

Read the following passage and answer the questions below:

The Earth revolves around the Sun in an orbit. It takes 365 days and 6
hours to complete one revolution. This movement is responsible for
the changing seasons. While the Earth is tilted on its axis, different
parts of the planet receive varying amounts of sunlight, causing
summer, winter, spring, and autumn. The tilt of the Earth is also the
reason why some regions experience long days and nights during
certain times of the year.
Questions:
 1. How long does the Earth take to complete one revolution around
the Sun?
2. What causes the changing seasons?
3. Why do some regions experience long days and nights?
4. Define the term "axis" based on the passage.
5. Write one fact about Earth's movement that you found
interesting.

LETTER WRITING

1)Write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting permission

to organize a science exhibition.
Include the following points:
• The purpose of the exhibition.

• The proposed date and time.

• Who will participate in the event.

• How it will benefit the students.

2)Write a letter to your friend describing your recent visit to a hill

station.
Include the following points:
• Where you went and how you traveled.

• The places you visited and activities you enjoyed.

• The weather and how you felt about the trip.

• Invite your friend to plan a similar trip together.