Q01.Transform the given sentence into active voice. Choose from the options given –
This speed limit is to be introduced gradually.
Correct answer: The authorities are to introduce this speed limit gradually.
Q02.Choose the correct passive of the given sentence from the options that follow –
Smoke filled the room.
Correct answer: The room was filled with smoke.
Q03.Select the correct passive voice option for the sentence given below –
I’d like someone to clear away this rubbish.
Correct answer: I’d like this rubbish to be cleared away.
Q04.Choose the appropriate passive voice transform for the sentence given below –
The committee agreed to support the idea.
Correct answer: It was agreed to support the idea.
Q05.Choose the correct active voice transform for the sentence given below –
These TV sets are made by a Japanese firm.
Correct answer: A Japanese firm makes these TV sets.
Q06.Match List I with List II and select the correct option by using the code given below –
List I: (A) come round, (B) carry on, (C) go back on, (D) set in
List II: (i) break a promise, (ii) regain consciousness, (iii) begin (of bad weather/habits etc.), (iv) continue work
Correct answer: (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D)-(iii)
Q07.Fill in the blank with the correct verb form –
If he .........., he’ll get there in time.
Correct answer: walks
Q08.Transform the following sentence into passive voice –
It is unpleasant if someone laughs at you.
Correct answer: Being laughed at is unpleasant.
Q09.Choose the correct active voice of the following sentence from the options given –
She has been invited to the party.
Correct answer: Someone has invited her to the party.
Q10.Choose the correct coordinator to complete the following sentence –
Did you buy those curtains .......... do you make your own?
Correct answer: or
Q11.Read the following sentences and choose the ones with the correct use of determiners.
(i) There was a man in the lift.
(ii) I wish I’d brought an umbrella.
(iii) All doctor would say she didn’t know what she was doing.
Correct answer: (i) and (ii) are correct.
Q12.Transform the following sentence from direct speech into indirect speech.
He said, “Let’s not say anything about it till we hear more facts.”
Correct answer: He suggested that they should not say anything till they heard more facts.
Q13.Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.
Gild the lily
Correct answer: to improve or decorate something that is already perfect and therefore spoil it.
Q14.Transform the following sentence from direct to indirect speech.
He said, “Don’t come tomorrow as I won’t be here.”
Correct answer: He told her not to come the next day as he wouldn’t be there.
Q15.Fill in the blanks with the correct determiners –
I did not take .......... photographs but Ann took .......... .
Correct answer: any, some
Q16.Fill in the blank with the correct tense –
It’s time the children .......... in bed.
Correct answer: were
Q17.Choose the correct passive transform of the given sentence from the options that follow –
Who wrote it?
Correct answer: Who was it written by?
Q18.Fill in the blank with the correct tense –
He .......... sad.
Correct answer: seems
Q19.Choose the appropriate determiners for the given sentence from the options given below.
A dishwasher uses .......... amount of electricity.
(i) a huge (ii) a large (iii) more (iv) a tremendous
Correct answer: (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
Q20.Which one of the following sentences is correct?
Correct answer: Let’s wait till he finishes his work.