Basic Grammar 4

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Nouns - agreement...................................................... 1

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Nouns - agreement...................................................... 2

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Nouns - agreement...................................................... 3

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Pronouns - personal and possessive pronouns...... 4

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Pronouns - reflexive and emphatic pronouns.......... 5

Exercise Enrichment..................................................................... 6 Exercise

Adjectives - possessive adjectives ............................ 7

Exercise Adjectives - comparative and superlative adjectives....................................................................... 8 Exercise Enrichment..................................................................... 9 Exercise

Adverbs.......................................................................... 10

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Conjunctions.................................................................. 24

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Question words............................................................. 74

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Nouns - agreement

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Circle the best answer. 1

2

3

4

5

the only child in my family. (2) are (3) am

(4) were

absent yesterday. (2) are (3) am

(4) were

She (1) is

a polite and hardworking girl. (2) are (3) am

(4) were

We (1) is

watching television last night. (2) are (3) am

(4) were

I (1) is Lucy (1) was

The children (1) is

6

You (1) was

7

(1) Is

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9

excited about the holiday. (2) are (3) am

(4) were

not home when I came by yesterday. (2) are (3) am (4) were this your school bag? (2) Are

(3) Am

(4) Were

bathing when the phone rang. I (1) was (2) are (3) am

(4) were

not ready yet. (2) are (3) am

(4) were

Wait for me! I (1) was

10 The singer (1) was

performing in our town last week. (2) are (3) am (4) were

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Nouns - agreement

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Circle the best answer. 1

something to do this weekend. Can we meet up the following I Monday? (1) does (2) has (3) do (4) have

2

I too harsh on Jessie? I probably was. (1) Was (2) Are (3) Am

to our neighbour next door about the pot luck. (2) talks (3) is talking (4) are talking

3

Mother (1) talk

4

Kenneth worked as a salesman for 10 years. He best. (1) was (2) are (3) am Mother’s day (1) is

6

I would not marry you even if you (1) was (2) is

7

Thousands of individuals work. (1) is driving (2) drive

9

It the trip. (1) is

one of the (4) were

on the second Sunday in May. (2) are (3) am (4) were

5

8

(4) Were

the last man on Earth! (3) am (4) were through this highway daily to get to (3) drives

(4) are driving

too late to pull out now. We’ve already made the deposit for (3) am

(4) were

going to get a haircut now. I (1) was (2) are (3) am

(4) were

10 She (1) does

(2) are

to wait until Christmas morning to open her presents. (2) has (3) do (4) have 2


Nouns - agreement

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Circle the best answer. 1

2

not like doing my Math homework. I (1) does (2) has (3) do (1) Is

(4) have

this class Year 4A? I’m a new student here. (2) Are (3) Am (4) Were going to make a puppet,” said my Art teacher. (2) are (3) is (4) were

3

“Today we (1) was

4

She (1) was

5

a letter to cousin Joseph,” replied Kristina as she continued “I writing. (1) write (2) writes (3) is writing (4) am writing

6

My ambition when I was young (1) are (2) was

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“ (1) Is

8

They (1) was

9

Kayla and Sam (1) was (2) are

10 This (1) is

the plumber’s daughter and my best friend. (2) are (3) is (4) were

to be an astronaut. (3) am (4) were

I in trouble?” Rachel asked the principal. (2) Are (3) Am (4) Were busy planning next week’s treasure hunt. (2) are (3) is (4) were teaming up for the three-legged race. (3) is (4) were

my fault. I’m responsible for the team’s loss. (2) are (3) am (4) were

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Pronouns - personal and possessive pronouns

E X ERC I SE Date:

Choose the best answer. . (3) mine

(4) its

2

Julie sleeps in her room alone. The room is (1) mine (2) his (3) hers

. (4) its

3

to clean up their mess. The teacher asked (1) her (2) them (3) him (4) me

4

1

5

6

7

8

9

Jim owns the red bag. It is (1) hers (2) his

is Mr. Stephen’s wife. (1) He (2) She

(3) We

(4) They

. I named him Teddy. The dog belongs to (1) her (2) you (3) him

(4) me

promised me that he will take care of it. (1) They (2) Them (3) He

(4) Us

cut her hair because it was too long. (1) He (2) She (3) We

(4) They

felt as if the whole building was shaking. (1) He (2) It (3) I

(4) They

was the worst movie of the year. (3) We (4) I

The movie was horrible. (1) It (2) She

10 My sisters caused this mess, so (1) they (2) them

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should clean it up the mess. (3) he (4) us


Pronouns - reflexive and emphatic pronouns

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Circle the best answer. 1

She knitted the scarf all by (1) herself (2) himself

. (3) myself

(4) itself

couldn’t believe that his brother was the thief. (2) himself (3) myself (4) itself

2

Michael (1) herself

3

. Ever since the kids moved out, we lived here all by (1) themselves (2) yourselves (3) ourselves (4) himself

4

I cleaned up my room all by (1) myself (2) yourself

5

and try to have fun while doing it. Build the tree house (1) itself (2) themselves (3) herself (4) yourselves

6

I hid (1) herself

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at the train station. She was sitting by (1) herself (2) himself (3) myself

. (3) ourselves (4) herself

behind the door and Sylvia found me first. (2) himself (3) myself (4) itself

(4) itself

8

. The boys build the campfire (1) themselves (2) yourselves (3) ourselves (4) himself

9

so I will be joining you. I can’t let you make the journey by (1) myself (2) yourself (3) ourselves (4) herself

to clean its feathers. 10 The bird splashed water on (1) itself (2) themselves (3) herself (4) yourselves

5


Enrichment

E X ERC I SE Date:

Circle the best answer. that sound? It sounds like something howling. (2) are (3) am (4) were

1

What (1) is

2

. The elephant made the painting (1) itself (2) themselves (3) herself

(4) yourselves

3

if dad weren’t there to I couldn’t have climbed up the tree encourage me. (1) herself (2) himself (3) myself (4) itself

4

are preparing the hall for the party. (1) He (2) She (3) I

(4) They

broken. I’ll ask Jason to help me fix it. (2) are (3) am (4) were

5

The fan (1) is

6

. She is very brave. She stayed at the cabin by (1) itself (2) themselves (3) herself (4) yourselves

7

(1) I

don’t know what you are talking about. Stop asking me! (2) It (3) We (4) He

8

I’m going to tell (1) her

9

(1) I

a secret but you cannot tell anyone else. (2) you (3) me (4) them

came in first in the race. His parents are so happy. (2) She (3) He (4) Him

10 Joe and Phyllis competition. (1) was (2) are

representing the school in the debate (3) am

6

(4) were


Adjectives - possessive adjectives

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Circle the best answer. uncle is looking for his car keys and I am helping him. (1) Your (2) Her (3) His (4) My

1

2

The children are playing with (1) its (2) my

3

car is parked near a fire hydrant. That’s why I’m writing you “ this ticket,” answered the police officer. (1) Your (2) Her (3) His (4) My

4

The lion ate (1) its

prey greedily. (2) my (3) their

(4) his

She cur (1) his

hand while peeling an apple. (2) my (3) her

(4) your

5 6

7 8

9

toys in the back room. (3) their (4) his

name is Melissa. She is 11 years old. (1) Your (2) Her (3) His house. (3) her

He showed us around (1) his (2) my

10 It is (1) his

(4) your

office ever again,” shouted the

“I don’t want to see you in supervisor. (1) its (2) my I can’t believe (1) his

(4) My

(3) their

eyes. You’re Cindy? (2) my (3) her

(4) his

(4) your

turn to foot the bill. I’ve been paying the last three times. (2) my (3) her (4) your

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Adjectives - comparative and superlative adjectives

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Choose the best answer. 1

2

3

man in town. Gary Chow is the (1) richer (2) richest (3) poorer My books are (1) lightest

than yours. (2) heaviest (3) heavier

The children sleep in the (1) biggest (2) smaller

room. (3) bigger

(4) poor

(4) heavy

(4) small

4

My brother was already (1) taller (2) shortest

5

This hall is (1) narrow

than that hall. (2) narrowest (3) widest

6

John needs a (1) shorter

ruler to measure that large table. (2) short (3) longer (4) longest

7

in the store. This bicycle is the (1) cheapest (2) cheap (3) expensive (4) cheaper

8

This question is (1) hardest

to answer than the previous one. (2) hard (3) easiest (4) easier

9

Joanne is the (1) older

child in the family. (2) elder (3) youngest (4) younger

10 My mother is (1) slimmest

than my uncle by the time he was 17. (3) tallest (4) shorter

than her younger sisters. (2) slimmer (3) slim

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(4) wider

(4) fat


Enrichment

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Choose the best answer. 1

now as compared to before she was admitted to She looked hospital. (1) healthiest (2) health (3) healthier (4) healthy

2

I think it is (1) save

3

. I think what you did was very (1) bravest (2) most brave (3) braver

to travel during the day than at night. (2) safer (3) safest (4) safe

(4) brave

4

money through his bad gambling habit. He has lost all of (1) her (2) his (3) its (4) my

5

Is this (1) our

6

daughter’s first birthday We would like to welcome you to party. (1) her (2) my (3) your (4) our

7

report in class. He handed in the (1) thicker (2) thickest (3) thinner

towel? I found it in the locker room. (2) their (3) your (4) his

now. Thank you for asking,” replied Mrs. Santana. (2) best (3) good (4) bad

8

“He is doing (1) better

9

face by the bully. He got punched in (1) our (2) their (3) your

10 Elisa is (1) her

(4) thin

(4) his

best friend. We do many things together. (2) my (3) your (4) our

9


Adverbs

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Choose the best answer. 1

when she heard the awful news. The old lady cried (1) soundly (2) sadly (3) sharply (4) strongly

2

Do you (1) seldom

have to have soup for dinner? (2) always (3) already

(4) soon

3

, at times almost every week. I visit my grandparents (1) never (2) seldom (3) sometimes (4) often

4

Katherine copied the exercises (1) slowly (2) eagerly

5

because I missed the bus. I walked to school (1) later (2) tomorrow (3) yesterday (4) soon

6

lie to my Aunt Gloria because she doesn’t like liars. I (1) never (2) sometimes (3) often (4) usually

7

Jack. It could get you in trouble one “You trust people too day,” warned his sister. (1) easily (2) excitedly (3) faithfully (4) genuinely

8

to the bus. She kissed her father goodbye and ran (1) lazily (2) cautiously (3) happily (4) grumblingly

9

We are taking off to Japan (1) seldom (2) always

into her notebook. (3) neatly (4) enthusiastically

. I can’t wait. (3) already

(4) soon

wait for Jeremy to come home before we start dinner. 10 We (1) already (2) soon (3) now (4) usually

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Adverbs

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Choose the best answer. 1

I got the punctuality award because I am (1) never (2) sometimes (3) often

2

The chair was (1) seldom

3

4

She calms her. (1) soon

broken before I sat on it. (2) always (3) already

late for work. (4) usually

(4) soon

sleeps without taking a glass of milk first as the milk (2) seldom

The beggar ate the bread (1) slowly (2) patiently

(3) sometimes (4) often . (3) noisily

(4) hungrily

5

. I can’t wait to The finale of my favourite TV show is showing watch it. (1) today (2) tomorrow (3) yesterday (4) just now

6

in the quiz yesterday because I was sick. I did (1) soundly (2) badly (3) sharply (4) foolishly

7

of his son’s achievements in the force. He speaks (1) differently (2) proudly (3) faithfully (4) genuinely

8

The cat purred (1) fondly

9

I can get there myself. I think I can remember my way there (1) seldom (2) always (3) already (4) soon

when its master stroked its back. (2) anxiously (3) quietly (4) jealously

10 I don’t think that she will wake up any time (1) already (2) soon (3) now

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. (4) usually

.


Revision

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Choose the best answer. 1

Your parents (1) is

happy with your results. (2) are (3) was

2

I chose this kitten because (1) he (2) she

3

(4) were

was the cutest kitten in the litter. (3) it (4) we

was the best magician I’ve ever seen. (1) He (2) They (3) It

(4) We

4

The woman said she saw (1) him (2) her

put the gun in his satchel. (3) me (4) you

5

The papayas in the basket (1) is (2) are

not for sale. (3) was

6

will not turn up if Krista is coming. (1) You (2) They (3) I

7

You are (1) close

8

9

10 Change into a (1) cleanest

(4) It

to the switches. Can you turn the fan on? (2) closest (3) closed (4) closer

was a lovely Sunday morning. (1) We (2) They (3) I

She (1) is

(4) were

watching television at home now. (2) are (3) was

(4) It

(4) were

shirt before we take off to grandma’s house. (2) cleaned (3) clean (4) cleaner

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Revision

E X ERC I SE Date:

Choose the best answer. is hungry. (4) we

1

The baby won’t stop crying. I think (1) he (2) she (3) it

2

. The elephant pulled the tree trunk out of the way by (1) yourself (2) themselves (3) myself (4) itself

3

I (1) is

4

realised how scared you are of spiders. I (1) never (3) often (2) occasionally (4) always

5

The boy (1) usually

6

We (1) is

7

8

9

annoyed with the boy’s attitude problem. (2) are (3) am (4) were

arrives at school late, sometimes never turning up. (2) already (3) soon (4) seldom going to the field now to practise. (2) are (3) was .

I’m sorry. Please forgive (1) her (2) them I (1) is

(4) were

(3) me

stuck in traffic for four hours. (2) are (3) was

(4) him

(4) were

don’t think you should take anymore coffee, so I’ve thrown your coffee beans out. (1) He (2) She (3) It (4) I

10 Harriet came back from soccer practice with a brother’s. (1) dirt (2) dirtier (3) dirty 13

shirt than her (4) dirtiest


Revision

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Choose the best answer. 1

2

3

Leave it to (1) me Peter (1) is

. I’ll take care of it. (2) you (3) us

(4) them

here a moment ago. (2) are (3) was

(4) were

but the people there already

I visit the old folks’ home recognize me. (1) usually (2) already

(3) occasionally (4) often

4

wake up later than 8.30 a.m. because I need to take care of I the store. (1) sometimes (2) soon (3) seldom (4) always

5

I don’t think too weak. (1) I

can beat the Golden Tigers yet. Our team is still (2) she

(3) it

(4) we

6

The children are crying because (1) you (2) they

are hungry. (3) I (4) it

7

Do you know what time it (1) is (2) are

? (3) was

8

9

Don’t kid (1) yourself

. Olivia likes me, not you. (2) herself (3) myself

Why did we have to pick the (1) hotter (2) hottest

10 I think he (1) is

(4) himself

day to practise our routine? (3) hot (4) heat

telling the truth. I believe him. (2) are (3) was 14

(4) were

(4) were


Revision

E X ERC I SE Date:

Choose the best answer. 1

It’s (1) now

2

What (1) is

3

or never. Do you want to join us for the trip? (2) soon (3) usually (4) often your brothers doing at home now? (2) are (3) was

. Put the jelly into the fridge where it is (1) cooler (2) cool (3) cold

(4) were

(4) coldest

4

I didn’t know that dinner was prepared by Uncle William (1) yourself (2) herself (3) myself (4) himself

5

She had locked herself out. Give (1) my (2) her

the room keys. (3) its (4) our

6

We’re sorry Aunt Gracie. We (1) is (2) are

wrong to lie to you. (3) was (4) were

7

Why (1) is

8

9

you called to the principal’s office? (2) are (3) was

washed the car by themselves. (1) We (2) They (3) I

.

(4) were

(4) It

plush toy you have in the store,” said the cute little “I want the girl to the salesgirl. (1) softer (2) soft (3) softest (4) softy

. 10 I made this card (1) yourself (2) herself

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(3) myself

(4) himself


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