# Grammar Test Papers

## Test 1

### Section B: Grammar

**4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3**

Every year Dengue ______________ (infects/ is infecting/ has been infecting) five percent of the world's
population, and its range ______________ (is increasing/ has been increasing/ was increasing). Though
in rare cases, the first infection may be mild, dengue ______________ (can cause/ may cause/ causes)
fatal internal bleeding or shock.

**5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9**

**A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3**

______________ best friend ______________ man in this world may turn ______________ him.

**B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3**

i) He said to me, "Will you go to college today?" (Change into indirect speech)

ii) The man is old. He cannot go out. (Join using conjunction)

iii) Gold is the most precious metal. (Change into positive degree)

**C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3**

i) I can't understand your statement.

ii) She failed to appear in time.

iii) The strike was withdrawn at last.

[List: take after, call off, make out, turn up, come across.]

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## Test 2

### Section B: Grammar

**4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3**

One of my friends ______________ (injured/ was injured/ were injured) in a bus accident. I would have
______________ (help/ helped/ helping) him if I ______________ (was/ were/ am) a doctor.

**5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9**

**A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3**

______________ students from ______________ neighbouring school are going ______________

excursion to Darjeeling with their teachers.

**B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3**

i) Tapu was preparing coffee. (Change the voice)

ii) Father said to him, "Have you no school today?" (Change into indirect speech)

iii) Everest is the highest peak in the world. (Rewrite using comparative degree of the adjective)

**C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3**

i) He never despises anybody.

ii) Their plans failed for lack of funds.

iii) Too much stress harms one's health.

[List: fall through, deal with, tell upon, look down upon.]

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## Test 3

### Section B: Grammar

**4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3**

Surya ______________ (forced/ was forced/ would be forced) to vacate his room in the Games Village.
He ______________ (was moved/ moved/ could move) to a safe place, and arrangements
______________ (were made/ were to be made/ were being made) to send him back to India.

**5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9**

**A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3**
South Africa defeated India ______________ five wickets in their T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.
S. Yadav lifted India ______________ 133 for nine with a 40-ball 68 after ______________ batting
collapse.

**B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3**

i) He says that he loves her. (Voice change)

ii) Abu said, "Was there anybody in?" (Change the mode of narration)

iii) They were poor, but they were happy. (Make it simple)

**C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3**

i) The judge rejected the petition.

ii) The plane flew at midnight.

iii) He saves money for the future.

[List: take off, set back, set aside, put aside.]

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Sure! Here’s the continuation from "Test 4":

### Test 4

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

She usually ______________ (goes/ go/ gone) to the gym in the evenings. Last night, she
______________ (forget/ forgot/ forgetting) her water bottle there.
5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

He has been living in ______________ (a/the) city for ______________ (a/the) last five years.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The dog chased the cat. (Change the voice)

ii. This puzzle is easier than that one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. She said, "I will call you tomorrow." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. I need to look ______________ my notes before the exam.

ii. She will take ______________ the new project next week.

iii. We have to carry ______________ with our work despite the challenges.

[List: go on, take over, look over, turn down]

### Test 5

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

The train ______________ (arrives/ arriving/ arrived) at 8 PM every night. Yesterday, it ______________
(was delayed/ delayed/ delaying) for an hour.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

She has a passion for ______________ (a/the) music and enjoys playing ______________ (a/the) piano.
B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The teacher explained the lesson. (Change the voice)

ii. This movie is more interesting than the last one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I am going to the store." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. Can you help me figure ______________ this problem?

ii. They decided to break ______________ after a long discussion.

iii. She ran ______________ all the way to the finish line.

[List: break up, work out, run away, figure out]

Certainly! Here’s the continuation from Test 6:

### Test 6

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

He ______________ (read/ reads/ reading) a book every month. Last month, he ______________ (read/
reading/ reads) a mystery novel.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

She is looking for ______________ (a/the) job in ______________ (a/the) marketing field.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The chef cooked a delicious meal. (Change the voice)

ii. This exam is easier than the previous one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I have finished my homework." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. Please put ______________ your phone during the meeting.

ii. They need to sort ______________ their differences.

iii. She will take ______________ her responsibilities after the promotion.

[List: put away, sort out, take on, give up]

### Test 7

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

They usually ______________ (travel/ travels/ traveling) to the mountains every summer. Last year,
they ______________ (went/ going/ go) to a different destination.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

He is known as ______________ (a/the) expert in ______________ (a/the) field of technology.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The children played in the park. (Change the voice)

ii. This book is more informative than the last one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. She said, "I will join you later." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. I need to check ______________ my schedule before confirming the meeting.

ii. They are planning to set ______________ a new branch next year.

iii. He decided to take ______________ smoking for his health.

[List: check out, set up, give up, run out]

### Test 8

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

The sun ______________ (rise/ rises/ rising) in the east. Yesterday, it ______________ (rose/ rising/
rises) later than usual.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

She is reading ______________ (a/the) interesting article about ______________ (a/the) history of art.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The artist painted a beautiful landscape. (Change the voice)

ii. This car is faster than my old one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I will visit you tomorrow." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. I need to turn ______________ the volume on the TV.

ii. They will work ______________ the project together.

iii. She finally came ______________ to accept the truth.

[List: turn down, work on, come to, take up]

Sure! Here’s the continuation from Test 9 to Test 15:

### Test 9

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

She usually ______________ (exercise/ exercises/ exercising) in the morning. Last week, she
______________ (went/ going/ go) for a run in the park.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

They traveled to ______________ (a/the) city famous for ______________ (a/the) beautiful
architecture.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The teacher explained the lesson clearly. (Change the voice)

ii. This puzzle is more challenging than the last one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I can help you with your project." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. I need to look ______________ my notes before the exam.

ii. They decided to break ______________ the old tradition.

iii. She will take ______________ the responsibility for the event.

[List: look over, break with, take on, carry on]

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### Test 10

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

He always ______________ (help/ helps/ helping) his friends with their studies. Last month, he
______________ (helped/ helping/ helps) a classmate with math.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

She is an expert in ______________ (a/the) field of medicine and has published ______________ (a/the)
research paper.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The students completed their projects. (Change the voice)

ii. This story is more interesting than the previous one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. She said, "I am learning Spanish." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. I want to find ______________ more information on this topic.

ii. They need to turn ______________ the lights when leaving the room.

iii. He came ______________ with a new idea for the project.

[List: find out, turn off, come up, carry out]

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### Test 11

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

We often ______________ (go/ goes/ going) to the beach during summer. Last year, we
______________ (visited/ visiting/ visit) a beautiful coastal town.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

He has a passion for ______________ (a/the) music and plays ______________ (a/the) guitar.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The manager approved the new policy. (Change the voice)

ii. This game is less exciting than the last one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I will help you tomorrow." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. Please hold ______________ a moment; I will be right back.

ii. They worked ______________ the issue until it was resolved.

iii. She decided to take ______________ her old hobbies.

[List: hold on, work through, take up, give in]

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### Test 12
**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

My brother usually ______________ (play/ plays/ playing) soccer on weekends. Last week, he
______________ (played/ playing/ plays) in a tournament.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

They are planning to visit ______________ (a/the) museum that showcases ______________ (a/the)
local art.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The scientist discovered a new species. (Change the voice)

ii. This test is easier than the previous one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. She said, "I will complete the assignment." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. We need to figure ______________ how to solve this problem.

ii. He has to put ______________ his plans for now.

iii. They got ______________ after a long discussion.

[List: figure out, put off, get along, break up]

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### Test 13

**Section-B: Grammar**
4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

They frequently ______________ (visit/ visits/ visiting) their grandparents. Last weekend, they
______________ (visited/ visiting/ visit) them for dinner.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

He is looking for ______________ (a/the) book that has ______________ (a/the) good storyline.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The librarian organized the books. (Change the voice)

ii. This cake is better than the one I made last time. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I am going to the concert." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. I will call ______________ you later to discuss the details.

ii. They decided to look ______________ a new strategy for marketing.

iii. She came ______________ with a solution to the problem.

[List: call on, look into, come up, put off]

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### Test 14

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

She usually ______________ (cook/ cooks/ cooking) dinner for her family. Last night, she
______________ (cooked/ cooking/ cooks) something special.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

He has been studying for ______________ (a/the) exam for ______________ (a/the) week.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The athletes trained hard for the competition. (Change the voice)

ii. This exercise is easier than the last one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. She said, "I will join the meeting later." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. They need to keep ______________ the noise during the presentation.

ii. She will take ______________ her duties after the promotion.

iii. I decided to cut ______________ on junk food.

[List: keep down, take on, cut back, go on]

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### Test 15

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

He always ______________ (drive/ drives/ driving) his car to work. Last week, he ______________
(drove/ driving/ drives) his friend's car instead.
5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

She is known for ______________ (a/the) talent in ______________ (a/the) field of music.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The doctor advised her to rest. (Change the voice)

ii. This film is more entertaining than the last one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I am reading a great book." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. Please take ______________ your shoes before entering the house.

ii. They have to come ______________ with a better plan.

iii. He put ______________ his project for next week.

[List: take off, come up, put off, break down]

Sure! Here’s the continuation from Test 16 to Test 20:

### Test 16

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

They often ______________ (go/ goes/ going) hiking on weekends. Last month, they ______________
(went/ going/ go) to the mountains.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

He has a degree in ______________ (a/the) biology and works at ______________ (a/the) laboratory.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The children played in the park. (Change the voice)

ii. This book is more informative than the last one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. She said, "I will help you tomorrow." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. I need to get ______________ my homework before the weekend.

ii. They decided to turn ______________ the offer.

iii. She is looking ______________ a new apartment.

[List: get through, turn down, look for, give up]

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### Test 17

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

He usually ______________ (ride/ rides/ riding) his bike to school. Last week, he ______________
(rode/ riding/ rides) with a friend.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

They went to ______________ (a/the) restaurant that serves ______________ (a/the) best pizza in
town.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The chef prepared a delicious meal. (Change the voice)

ii. This puzzle is less complicated than the previous one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I have finished my work." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. Please put ______________ your phone during the meeting.

ii. We need to figure ______________ how to solve this issue.

iii. She ran ______________ her old friend at the café.

[List: put away, figure out, run into, take after]

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### Test 18

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

She usually ______________ (read/ reads/ reading) a book before bed. Last night, she ______________
(read/ reading/ reads) an interesting novel.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

He is interested in ______________ (a/the) history of ______________ (a/the) ancient civilization.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The students completed their homework. (Change the voice)

ii. This road is busier than the last one. (Change into positive degree)

iii. She said, "I am going to visit my aunt." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. We will take ______________ the project next week.

ii. He finally came ______________ the truth about the situation.

iii. They are looking ______________ a solution to the problem.

[List: take on, come to, look for, give away]

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### Test 19

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

They always ______________ (watch/ watches/ watching) movies on Friday nights. Last week, they
______________ (watched/ watching/ watch) a comedy film.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

She has a passion for ______________ (a/the) art and has created ______________ (a/the) number of
beautiful paintings.
B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The volunteers organized the event successfully. (Change the voice)

ii. This restaurant is more popular than the one across the street. (Change into positive degree)

iii. He said, "I will join you later." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. I need to catch ______________ with my studies.

ii. They broke ______________ after several years of dating.

iii. She put ______________ her travel plans for the summer.

[List: catch up, break up, put off, take in]

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### Test 20

**Section-B: Grammar**

4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks: (1×3)=3

He usually ______________ (help/ helps/ helping) his siblings with their homework. Last week, he
______________ (helped/ helping/ helps) them study for a test.

5. Do as directed: (1×9)=9

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3)=3

They live in ______________ (a/the) neighborhood known for ______________ (a/the) friendly
community.

B. Rewrite the following sentences: (1×3)=3

i. The artist created a stunning sculpture. (Change the voice)

ii. This movie is less thrilling than the one I saw last week. (Change into positive degree)

iii. She said, "I am enjoying my vacation." (Change into indirect speech)

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (1×3)=3

i. He is trying to cut ______________ on his expenses.

ii. They need to figure ______________ how to resolve the conflict.

iii. She took ______________ the challenge with great enthusiasm.

[List: cut back, figure out, take on, give up]

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