Complete the following sentences.

1. …………………… children can be difficult.

a) all b) all of c)either could be used here

2. She has eaten ……………………. the cake.

Complete the following sentences using above or over.

Hint

Above is used in measurements of temperature and height. Over is used to talk about ages and speeds. Over is also used to mean ‘more than’.

Each sentence given below contains an error. The error is in one of the underlined parts. Find the underlined part which contains the error.

The verbs in the following sentences are in the present tense. Change them into past tense.

1. I forget his name.

2. We are waiting for them.

In the following sentences, change the order of words so that they will make sense. You will have to add commas in some cases.

1. He entered as a cleaner the bank disguising himself.

Complete the following sentences using the conjunctions and, but or or.

1. I know the answer ……………………… will not tell you.

2. We rushed to the station ………………………. the train had gone.

Punctuate the following sentences.

1. Between ourselves I think she is a bit of a fool
2. Two minutes ago he was fast asleep now he is wide awake
3. The more information that comes in the more confused the picture is
4. I don’t like those shoes besides they are too expensive
5. It is a good idea let us hope that it is going to work
6. My mother who rarely gets angry really lost her temper.
7. I spent yesterday playing tennis listening to classical music and wondering about the meaning of life.
8. Mrs Parker who was sitting behind the table gave Mathews a big smile.
9. Looking straight at her he said There is no way we can help him
10. I had a long talk with Mary explaining why I didn’t want the kids to play together