Rewrite the following sentences using adjectives in the superlative degree.

1. James is taller than any other boy in the class.

2. Milk is more nourishing than any other food.

Complete the following sentences. Each question is followed by three suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

1. I don’t think that I …………………………….. be able to come. (would / will / can)

In each of the following pairs of sentence, one sentence is correct and the other is wrong. Find out the correct sentence.

1. a) The woman looked worrying. / b) The woman looked worried.

Many impersonal or pompous words can be replaced by simpler alternatives.

For example, you can use if instead of ‘should circumstances arise’.

More examples are given below:

Change the following affirmative sentences into interrogative.

1. Alice has been knitting a sweater for her brother.

2. The government has been carrying on propaganda to popularize family planning.

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

Supply suitable personal pronouns.

1. Peter is in the cricket team. ………………………….. is a good bowler.

2. Alice is learning music. …………………………….. has a golden voice.