Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is a (1)__________ sense of freedom about being alone in a carriage that is jolting noisily through the night. It is liberty unrestrained in a very (2)________ form. You can do anything you like. You can talk to (3)__________ as loud as you please and no one will hear you. You can have that argument out with Jones and roll him triumphantly in the dust (4)___________ fear of a counterstroke. You can stand on your head and no one will see you. You can sing or dance a two-step or practise a golf stroke, (5)_____________ play marbles on the floor without let or hindrance. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 5.

Which part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses?

“The western wave was all a-flame.” The expression ‘western wave’ here is an example of ______.

It is .............................. this juncture that we can see a twist in the story.

There was no clue as to what happened,-------------- the old woman started narrating the incidents.

The new employee is very enthusiastic about her work, ..................................she lacks experience.

We will stay indoors --------------- it stops raining.

The new employee is very enthusiastic about her work, ------------ she lacks experience.

Take this and give that. In the above sentence ‘and’ has the function of a __________.

Choose appropriate connectives and mark your answer in the response sheet. ___________ the opportunity arises, seize it without hesitating ________ fearing __________ you might fail.

All the assignments should be submitted on time. ________, they will not be evaluated.

No sooner had she left the house ----------------------------it started raining.

Complete the sentence using the right option.

...................... I don't agree with this I am leaving.

Everyone likes junk food. Junk food is not good for health. These sentences can be combined without a change in meaning as:

you must get some more questions,........ You can't complete your project.

Complete the following sentence choosing the correct tense form of the verb:

If you are a painter

They did not come ______ the meeting was half over.

No sooner had she entered the room _______ and everybody began to make sound.

Rewrite the following sentence using so...that: The germ is too small to be seen with a naked eye.

He was absent _______ he was sick.

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: They wanted to go to the park __________ the weather was bad.

Lisa loves ice cream; ______, she went to the ice cream shop after school.

Sarah studied very hard for her math test; ____, she got an A+.

My cousin could not adjust in the hostel __________, he had to be brought back home.

_______ the semester is finished, I'm going to rest a few days and then take a trip.

Someone broke into their home _________ they were holidaying in Venice.

He opened the garage _____ took his things out.

_______ his illness he could not attend the party.

I befriended a lot of Americans _________ my holiday in Chicago.

What should you do _______ if you see a traffic accident?

_______ Aman leaves his house for college, he checks he has everything he needs for his classes.

Let's bake a cake. Okay, but _______ we need to buy the ingredients.

I would love to go to Egypt _______ Morocco for the holidays.

I was late for meeting _______ there was an accident on the road.

Anushka doesn't like cheese _______ eggs.

I left my house early this morning, _____ I wasn't late for college.

________ you want more practice, you can google exercises ________ ask your teacher for more.

You can borrow my dress ______ you take care of it.

We studied a lot; ______, we failed the test.

He's smart ____ very arrogant.

He was tired ______ happy, ______ he went to bed with a smile.

____ Stanley has a background in accounting, he'll be asked to look over this year's tax report.

Before they get packed, shipped, and sold, we test all of our children's toys for safety ____ durability.

The program is designed to improve competitive strength; ____, it should increase the potential for higher earnings.

She was hardworking and competent; ___ , she had no trouble being recommended

They thought the project would be a great success; _____ it failed to promote interest.

The trucks had not been inspected, ___ the drivers took them out anyway.

The company's profits have been steadily increasing _____ the new CEO took charge.

_____ the rain, the event was a huge success.

John had been feeling unwell for a few days. _____, he decided to see a doctor.