WORKSHEET WORKS
WORKSHEET WORKS
In this practice set, some worksheet works on spotting the error and other grammar topics are given with solutions at the end.
SPOTTING THE ERROR FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions for spotting the error (1-2): In the following questions, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No error’.
OPTIONS FOR SPOTTING THE ERROR
1.She lookup (a)/ after the blast(b)/ of light enveloped the park. (c)/ No error (d)
2.Universe while (b)/ implies life on other planets can be a possibility. (c)/ No error (d)
SPOTTING THE ERROR, FILL IN THE BLANKS AND OTHER EXERCISES
Directions (3-4): In the following questions, the sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
3.The ____ age movies are quite popular.
(a)come of
(b)long
(c)coming of
(d)over
4.The love which is based on physical beauty is not ____.
(a)imminent
(b)deponent
(c)remanent
(d)permanent
SPOTTING THE ERROR, SYNONYMS AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT
Directions (5-6): In the following questions, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
5.Mollify
(a)pacify
(b)agitate
(c)provoke
(d)worry
6.Importune
(a)appeal
(b) important
(c)imply
(d)purchase
SPOTTING THE ERROR, ANTONYMS AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (7-8): In the following questions, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word.
7.Rotund
(a)fat
(b)broad
(c)dumpy
(d)slim
8.flamboyant
(a)glamorous
(b)modest
(c)colourful
(d)sporty
SPOTTING THE ERROR, REARRANGEMENT AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT
Directions (9): Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
9. Bringing equity
P.for the rural population should be
Q.a priority for the National Health Mission
R.in access to the doctors and medicines
(a)QRP
(b)RQP
(c)PRQ
(d)RPQ
SPOTTING THE ERROR, ACTIVE AND PASSIVE AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (10): A sentence has been given in Active/ Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
10.The tiger caught a deer.
(a)A deer has been caught by the tiger.
(b)A deer was caught by the tiger.
(c)A deer is caught by the cat
(d)A deer had been caught by the cat.
SPOTTING THE ERROR, DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (11): A sentence has been given in Direct/ Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/ Direct Speech.
11.The panther cried out to the wolf, “An idea has just come into my head.”
(a)The panther cried out that an idea had just came into his head.
(b)The panther cried out to the wolf that an idea had just come into his head.
(c)The panther cried out about an idea into his head to the wolf.
(d)The panther told wolf about an idea into his head.
SPOTTING THE ERROR, SPELLING AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (12): In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelled. Select the correctly spelled word.
12.(a)Caetegory
(b)Category
(c)Cateigory
(d)Categoury
CLOZE TEST SPOTTING THE ERROR, AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (13-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Let us evaluate the facts in this case more (13). In the first place, language is no more (14) a medium; it is like air to the creatures residing on the land or like water to fishes. If it is crystal clear and pure, it doesn’t attract our notice any more than pure air that attracts our notice when the sun is shining (15) a clear sky, or the taste of pure cool water when we drink a glass (16) a hot day. Unless the sun shines, we get no brightness; unless the water is cool, there is (17) refreshments.
13.(a)closely
(b)close
(c)closed
(d)closeness
14.(a)then
(b)so
(c)such
(d)than
15.(a)inside
(b)in
(c)into
(d)inner
16.(a)on
(b)onto
(c)of
(d)for
17.(a)not
(b)no
(c)none
(d)never
SPOTTING THE ERROR, IDIOM AND PHRASE AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (18-19): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
18.Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
(a)It is wise to have a number of baskets before you start collecting eggs.
(b) The capacity of the safe must be equal to the value of the goods to be protected.
(c) Have a plan to prove your folly before going to a dangerous job.
(d) Do not jeopardize everything to the success of one business.
19.Let your hair down
(a)behave uninhibitedly
(b)accept your deeds
(c)remove the mask
(d)feel fresh and rejuvenated
PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT FOR SPOTTING THE ERROR, FILL IN THE BLANKS, CLOZE TEST AND ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION
Directions (20-21): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/ sentence.
20.Senseless talk or writing
(a)Astute
(b)Balderdash
(c)Sagacious
(d)Prudent
21.Made or done in the traditional or original way
(a)Authentic
(b)Effigy
(c)Archetype
(d)Forge
SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT, SPOTTING THE ERROR AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (22-23): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.
22.There was a time when the lock industry here flourished and locks (was exported) on a major scale.
(a)is exported
(b)were export
(c)were exported
(d)No improvement
23.The bliss of (oversleeping) cuddled up under a warm and cosy blanket is just other-worldly.
(a)oversleep
(b)oversleeps
(c)overslept
(d)No improvement
REARRANGEMENT, SPOTTING THE ERROR AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (24): Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
24.Students who
A.intricacies of learning it
B.subject know the
C.study logic as a
(a)CAB
(b)BCA
(c)BAC
(d)CBA
SPELLING, SPOTTING THE ERROR AND OTHER EXERCISES FOR WORKSHEET WORKS
Directions (25): In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
25.(a)scintillaters
(b)scintillators
(c)scintillators
(d)scintilaters
ANSWERS : FOR WORKSHEET WORK
1(a)
2(b)
3(c)
4(d)
5(a)
6(a)
7(d)
8(b)
9(d)
10(b)
11(b)
12(b)
13(a)
14(d)
15(b)
16(a)
17(b)
18(d)
19(a)
20(b)
21(a)
22(b)
23(d)
24(d)
25(c)
