Here, it is English Grammar practice questions from the last 20 years of examination .Here, all the questions of similar nature are grouped together.For example prepositions:all the questions from the last 20 years are grouped together which would help you to practice this particular topic in a better way and master it

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FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB GIVEN .

ISC 1997

Until 1920 or so British archaeologist and their Indian associates (1) _______ (show) more concern for the discovery of exotic objects which (2) _______ (appeal) to their romantic sense . They (3) _______ (look) for something rare and unique . They also (4) _______ (lay) stress on exposing palaces and religious structures . The sequence of culture or their interrelationship (5) _______ (do) not bother them . Although Mortimer Wheeler emphasized the need for establishing cultural sequences through the stratigraphical method he (6) _______ (obsess) with the idea that important elements of culture (7) _______ (come) to India from outside . During the last 50 years south Asians and some other archaeologists (8) _______ (do) considerable vertical digging and (9) _______ (establish) a workable sequence of culture from Palaeolithic to historical times . They have also recovered some distortions (10) _______ (cause) by the emphasis on outside influence on the cultures of the subcontinent .

ISC 1998

For over two thousand years it (1) _______ (be) the practice among moralist to decry happiness as something degraded and unworthy . The Stoics for centuries (2) _______ (attack) Epicurius who preached happiness . They (3) _______ (say) that his as a pig’s philosophy and (4) _______ (show) their superior virtue by inventing scandalous lies about him .

We now come to the German professors who (5) _______ (invent) the disastrous theories that (6) _______ (lead) Germany to its downfall and the rest of the world to its present perilous state . All these learned men (7) _______ (despise) happiness is (8) _______ (do) the British imitator Carlyle who (9) _______ (be) weary of telling us that we ought to eschew happiness .

To conclude I feel that contempt for happiness (10) _______ (be) usually contempt for other people’s happiness .

ISC 1999

1. When I (1) _______ (open) the door I (2) _______ (see) a man on his knees . He was (3) _______ (listen) to our conversation and I (4) _______ (wonder) how much he (5) _______ (hear) . When I asked him what he (6) _______ (do) he said he had dropped a fifty – paisa coin outside the door and (7) _______ (look) for it . Actually he (8) _______ (be) making notes of our conversation ! By the time I recovered from the shock of this he (9) _______ (disappear) round the corner . Curiously enough when I moved my foot I found I (10) _______ (stand) on a fifty – paisa coin . Perhaps he had been telling the truth after all !

ISC 2000

Football (1) _______ (be) considered a fascinating and fast moving sport . Over the years it has gained in popularity . I am myself a great football fan . Last year I (2) _______ (be) watching a thrilling match at the local stadium a group of spectators including myself (3) _______ (be) about to leave the stand just before the end of the game . We were half way down the stairs when suddenly a goal was scored . And there was a great cheer from the spectators . If there (4) _______ (not be) a goal the crowd (5) _______ (not cheer) . If the crowd (6) _______ (not cheer) we (7) _______ (not run) back up the stairs to see what had happened . Unfortunately while (8) _______ (run) back we (9) _______(crash) into the rest of the spectators , on their way down and there (10) _______ (be) this frightful accident .

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ISC 2001

Our examination (1) _______ (start) yesterday we finished two papers in English . And I (2) _______ (feel) happy with my performance . I am writing to you a quick letter , for in another hour I (3) _______ (absorb) in notes and books for tomorrow’s examination . The worst thing about an examination is that it (4) _______ (give) you such a bad fright . I too was very nervous when the question papers (5) _______ (hand) over . With my eyes (6) _______ (glue) to the question paper , I went blank for a few moments . “Steady!” I (7) _______ (say) to myself . A few moments later I (8) _______ (scribble) furiously and all that I had studied came back to me smoothly . I finished a good fifteen minutes before time . The investigator smiled sweetly at me and (9) _______ (ask) me to check my answers once again . It was good to do that because I found I (10) _______ (make) a few careless mistakes .

ISC 2002

The gorilla (1) _______ (be) something of a paradox in the African scene . One (2) _______ (think) one (3) _______ (know) him very well . For a hundred years or more he (4) _______ (capture) , imprisoned in zoos and has also been killed . His bones (5) _______ (mount) in natural history museums everywhere and he has always (6) _______ (exert) a strong fascinating upon scientists and romantics alike . Yet the fact (7) _______ (be) we know very little about gorillas . Carl Akeley the American naturalist (8) _______ (lead) two expeditions in the nineteen twenties and now (9) _______ (be) buried among the animals he (10) _______ (love) so well .

ISC 2003

In your last letter you (1) _______ (ask) me to describe the (2) _______ (grow) and production of tea . Now that (3) _______ (be) a very vast subject but I shall try (4) _______ (tell) you something about tea .

As you , no doubt , know , tea (5) _______ (grow) on bushes . On a tea – estate such as this one among the hills of Assam there (6) _______ (be) thousands and thousands of tea bushes . They (7) _______ (plant) close together in long lines and they look shrubs . Although all our plants (8) _______ (raise) from seed , it (9) _______ (be) interesting to remember that tea grows wild in Assam .

I (10) _______ (write) to you again next week telling you more about life on our tea – estate .

ISC 2004

I am against all you (1) _______ (plan) to do . Your parents through the years (1) _______ (care) for you and have done everything possible for your welfare . Why are you being cruel to them by (3) _______ (express) you dislike for them ? Remember it (4) _______ (be) a sin to torture parents , particularly aging parents . Remember it is on their blessings that your tomorrow (5) _______ (rest) . Besides this , your tomorrow also (6) _______ (depend) upon all the values they (7) _______ (teach) you yesterday . You should immediately make a resolution and tell them you (8) _______ (be) loyal to them , now and always . God is best (9) _______ (serve) by serving your parents . Recall the good old days of your childhood and you (10) _______ (acknowledge) the truth of what I have told you .

ISC 2005

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There (1) _______ (has) been a series of report on climatic changes in recent years and the message that (2) _______ (come) out of them (3) _______ (be) loud and clear ; the world (4) _______ (head) for disaster as a result of the climatic changes that (5) _______ (be) being (6) _______ (bring) about by the emission of green house gases such as carbon dioxide . As the planet (7) _______ (become) drier and deserts (9) _______ (has) spread over what (10) _______ (be) food producing land .

ISC 2006

1. I felt tired because I _______ (walk) about ten kilometres .

2. We shall not go there until he _______ (invite) us .

3. He _______ (work) in this office since October .

4. She _______ (warn) not to repeat this error .

5. Greatly _______ (relief) I fell on my bed and slept soundly .

6. I _______ (live) here for the last ten years .

7. You _______ (hear) this news already , so I need not repeat it .

8. She _______ (study) hard so that she may pass the examination .

9. If you _______ (catch) a plane , you would have reached on time .

10. He behaves as if he _______ (be) deaf .

ISC 2007

1. The carnival begins on Monday and _______ (continue) until Saturday .

2. Do you know where I _______ (find) Halter Road ?

3. I was sure that he wouldn’t return until he _______ (spend) all his money .

4. I noticed this morning that some new houses _______ (build) on the land next to Uncle Harry’s house .

5. The entry submitted by the pupils from our school _______ (win) the first prize .

6. The men working at the quarry _______ (injure) yesterday afternoon .

7. From his past experiences he knew that gambling _______ (ruin) a man .

8. I don’t think this _______ (require) an answer .

9. This is the first time I _______ (play) badminton .

10. During the storm twelve houses _______ (destroy) .

ISC 2008

1. He didn’t realize at the time that his abilities as a leader _______ (be) put to the test .

2. He never stole again after he _______ (catch) once .

3. The article _______ (describe) a day in the life of an Indian farmer .

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4. The secret behind his success is that he _______ (work) hard .

5. Motorists should be aware of the dangerous consequences of _______ (violate) traffic rules .

6. I _______ (dream) that I would be a pilot .

7. She had always _______ (suffer) from spells of dizziness .

8. After the furious storm , the sky _______ (clear) up .

9. I _______ (choose) to walk down to the valley rather than ride on the sickly mule .

10. He is _______ (talent) and narrates humorous anecdotes .

ISC 2009

1. My teacher never _______ (give) me a chance to speak .

2. His voice gradually _______ (sink) to a whisper .

3. His family and I _______ (suffer) a great deal lately .

4. I would not tell her about the matter if I _______ (be) you .

5. I _______ (know) him since we were at school together .

6. She swam across the river as fast as she _______ (can) .

7. By this time next year , you _______ (forget) all your present troubles .

8. I _______ (start) my homework before he came .

9. I _______ (stand) in the rain and waited for the bus .

10. They _______ (beat) us at football for the last five years .

ISC 2010

1. A lie may sometimes _______ (cost) a life .

2. I _______ (finish) my work for today .

3. If he _______ (receive) your letter , he would have replied .

4. After we _______ (walk) for some time , I realized that we were lost .

5. By twelve o’ clock , she _______ (study) for three hours .

6. He _______ (fall) to an assassin’s bullet .

7. I did not know it was you until you _______ (speak) .

8. He finished first though he _______ (begin) late .

9. His company is greatly _______ (seek) after .

10. The prisoners _______ (bind) hand and foot .

ISC 2011

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1. We _______ (be) all , the caretakers of this earth .

2. He need not go to the doctor as his fever _______ (subside) .

3. The plane landed at Bangalore only two hours after _______ (take) off from Delhi .

4. As soon as the teacher entered the class , the students _______ (stand) up to wish her .

5. The river Ganga _______ (has) its origin in the Himalayas .

6. The patient _______ (die) before the doctor arrived .

7. The joys and sorrows of life _______ (weave) together .

8. David _______ (exercise) regularly when he was in college .

9. Avoid _______ (eat) junk food in order to remain healthy .

10. Let me know as soon as they _______ (finish) .

ISC 2012

After they (1) _______ (walk) for a while , they (2) _______ (see) an isolated cottage . They (3) _______ (peep) through the broken window (4) _______ (look) for someone who (5) _______ (guide) them back to the main road . They (6) _______ (find) that the cottage (7) _______ (be) dirty , cobwebs (8) _______ (hang) across the roof and it (9) _______ (seem) to be unoccupied . They (10) _______ (be) disappointed .

ISC 2013

Breathing is good , on this we (1) _______ (can) agree . That is why sleep apnoea , a condition in which sufferers repeatedly (2) _______ (stop) breathing and (3) _______ (awake) during the night , (4) _______ (be) so distressing and dangerous . Doctors (5) _______ (have) long known that the majority of people with sleep apnoea also (6) _______ (have) gas and reflux , so they often (7) _______ (treat) the reflux with heartburn medication . To prove that connection between reflux and sleep apnoea , scientists at an army hospital (8) _______ (observe) apnoea patients as they (9) _______ (sleep) . They (10) _______ (find) that reflux could , in fact , be the cause of many night – time awakenings .

ISC 2014

We decided to travel by car and (1) _______ (leave) the house early . We (2) _______ (be) on the road for two hours , when our car (3) _______ (hit) a stone that (4) _______ (lie) in the middle of the road . The car (5) _______ (go) off the road but we (6) _______ (escape) with minor injuries . Had we (7) _______ (travel) faster , we (8) _______ (involve) in a serious accident . The mishap (9) _______ (delay) us but did not (10) _______ (damp) our enthusiasm .

ISC 2015

Two carpenters (1) _______ (work) on Mr. Sharma’s roof . When they (2) _______ (stop) work at 6 p.m. , they (3) _______ (leave) their ladder (4) _______ (lean) against the house . At 7 p.m. , Raju , a thief , passed by the house and (5) _______ (see) the ladder . The house (6) _______ (be) now empty as Mr. and Mrs. Sharma (7) _______ (go) to the market . Raju (8) _______ (climb) up the ladder , (9) _______ (get) in through a first – floor window , and

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(10) _______ (go) straight to the main bed room where he stole all of Mrs. Sharma’s jewellery .

ISC 2016

I (1) ________ (realise) that I (2) ________ (know) one of the two men by sight , and I (3) _______ (spend) a few seconds thinking why he (4) _______ (seek) me out on a Sunday afternoon .

During this pause , three small boys (5) _______ (walk) up the passage from the house behind me , (6) _______ (thread) a way around me and the two men outside and silently (7) _______ (climb) like cats up into a tree in the middle of the lawn outside . There the three figures (8) _______ (rest) , (9) _______ (become) immobile , (10) _______ (lie) on their stomachs deep in a secret game .

ISC 2017

The other day we (1) _______ (discuss) the setting up of a Debating Club in our school . We (2) _______ (talk) about the club and how many students (3) _______ (be) interested in it . Then we (4) _______ (begin) to talk about the rules and regulations (5) _______ (govern) the club . None of us could (6) _______ (agree) and we began (7) _______ (argue) . Finally , our English teacher (8) _______ (have) to be informed and she (9) _______ (come) and (10) _______ (break) up the meeting .

ISC 2018

One day a millionaire went to a hotel in New York and (1) _______ (ask) for the cheapest room they (2) _______ (have) .

“What (3) _______ (be) the price of the room ?” he (4) _______ (ask) . The manager (5) _______ (tell) him .

“Is that the cheapest room you (6) ________ (have) ? I (7) _______ (stay) by myself and only (8) _______ (need) a small room .

The manager said , “Why do you choose a poor room like that ?” Your son always (9) _______ (stay) in our most expensive room .

“Yes ,” said the millionaire , “but his father (10) _______ (be) a wealthy man ; mine is not .”

ISC 2019

One day I (1) _______ (be) in the lunch line , and there I saw a pile of apples . The teacher – in – charge (2) _______ (stare) at me and said , “Just (3) _______ (take) one . God (4) _______ (watch) .”

So , I (5) _______ (take) an apple , and the line (6) _______ (move) along . At the next table there (7) _______ (be) a pile of chocolate chip cookies . I (8) _______ (not know) what to do .

“Psst ,” the kid behind me (9) _______ (whisper) . “(10) _______ (take) all you want . God’s watching the apples .”

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE WORDS .

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ISC 1997

1. His wife has complete authority _______ him .

2. I make my claim on the authority _______ my experience .

3. Kavita impressed _______ us the need for unity .

4. Jack and Jill were impressed _______ what he said .

5. The garden and the adjoining playground was laid _______ by an expert from Japan .

6. We have laid _______ some money for repairs and renewal of the old house .

7. Can you look _______ this book and give me your opinion on it ?

8. Since his promotion John has been proud and looks _______ upon his classmates .

9. The smuggler was caught red handed when he tried to pass _______ the counterfeit notes .

10. The benign old man passed _______ in his sleep at the hospital .

ISC 1998

1. Prayer is needed _______ the attainment of peace .

2. Courage is needed _______ the face of hardships .

3. Being affectionate _______ her tenderest years , Mrs. Smith developed a lovable nature .

4. Charlotte is affectionate _______ everybody .

5. It does not depend _______ Ashok to sort out the case .

6. I depend _______ this case on intuition .

7. There are many issues , which can be resolved _______ arbitration .

8. Resolved _______ his desire to top the class , he worked hard .

9. The last stages of the cricket match were accompanied _______ little or no tension .

10. Accompanied _______ the last moments with prayer he died peacefully .

ISC 1999

1. He parted _______ his friend in high spirits .

2. Ashoka parted _______ his money and went on a pilgrimage .

3. Sheena succeeded _______ raising loud objections against the rule .

4. Kunal succeeded _______ the property of his uncle .

5. Gita has a partiality _______ sweets .

6. They say he is partial _______ his friends .

7. I decided to put _______ my visit till next week .

8. There was no proper accommodation available so I put _______ with my friend .

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9. The offer was not good enough so I turned it _______ .

10. Aruna was idly turning _______ the pages of a magazine .

ISC 2000

1. Nancy haggled _______ the shopkeeper over the price of the article .

2. After haggling _______ the cost she finally brought the book .

3. Monica was educated at university and graduated _______ law .

4. Most students desire to graduate _______ a smaller university to a more renowned one .

5. Deepak feared _______ his brother who was fighting the infiltrators .

6. Raj did not mention the subject for fear _______ offending him .

7. The family checked _______ at a small roadside hotel .

8. The following morning they decided to check _______ from out hotel .

9. Jim stood before the mirror frowning _______ his reflection .

10. Too much of television viewing is frowned _______ by the elders .

ISC 2001

1. Leonard acted _______ his part so perfectly that all cheered .

2. Can’t student act _______ the instruction given in the paper .

3. What Chandan had not bargained _______ was the displeasure of his friend .

4. When reputed shopkeepers bargain _______ a customer , they do so prudently .

5. When my friend came _______ to my house he stopped dead in his tracks at the sight of my dog .

6. The Government came _______ heavily on hoarders during the natural calamity .

7. The whole police force descended _______ the enemy during the natural calamity .

8. We shall descend _______ the heights of the skyscrapers with the help of elevators .

9. The captain entered _______ a pact with the players to nominate the best player in the game as captain .

10. Can we enter _______ a valid pass .

ISC 2002

1. For almost fifteen days Sheba has been laid _______ with a bad cold .

2. The injured worker was given a six week lay _______ by the manager .

3. The success of the play rests largely _______ a very simple idea .

4. It rests _______ the management of the textile unit to justify their actions .

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5. Kate hunted _______ her lost book everywhere but couldn’t find it .

6. Fleeing villagers were hunted _______ by army helicopters .

7. The people of a small island are held _______ by a repressive military rule .

8. The man held _______ just long enough for us to go on a shopping spree .

9. The principal scolded the student for lingering _______ the school long after the school hours were over .

10. The useless custom still lingers _______ in some parts of the country .

ISC 2003

1. Divya has no use _______ the book I presented her .

2. After the accident , he lost the use _______ his right leg .

3. The scheme has fallen _______ for want of support .

4. I am told that the two brothers have fallen _______ .

5. Though he is very sick , he will pull _______ .

6. He was pulled _______ for his slovenliness .

7. Rahul fell a victim _______ his own greed .

8. The victims _______ cholera were mostly poor people .

9. Mr. Khanna’s creditors have impatient _______ payment .

10. The people became impatient _______ the burden of heavy taxation .

ISC 2004

1. Deepa’s statement is no proof _______ accusation on her .

2. Dilip was set free as there was no proof _______ his guilt .

3. Shalini had good cause _______ complaint as she was innocent .

4. Lack of proof was the cause _______ the arrest of Tom .

5. Jennifer agreed _______ me on all that I had said .

6. The three sisters could not agree _______ themselves .

7. Margaret prevailed _______ me to join her for the picnic .

8. A very useful code of conduct prevailed _______ the school .

9. Meena’s friend entrusted _______ her the delicate job of convincing the teacher .

10. Robert was entrusted _______ the job of preparing the draft of the project .

ISC 2005

1. I do not understand why he has suddenly turned _______ me .

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2. He applied for the post but he was turned _______ .

3. She soon got _______ her anxiety .

4. In anger he told the man to get _______ of his house .

5. The policeman ran _______ the thief and at last caught him .

6. The teacher told the students that they should run _______ the main points .

7. Mohit kept _______ interrupting her until she lost her temper .

8. The policeman told the crown to keep _______ .

9. Shikha called _______ more food in a loud voice .

10. When the fog got thicker , the search was called _______ .

ISC 2006

1. The company of a good friend has bought _______ a great change in him .

2. Scientists have put _______ the launch of the new space shuttle to a later date .

3. Arun did differ _______ me , for he thought otherwise .

4. Where do you intend to put _______ for the night ?

5. The boxer was knocked _______ in the fifth round .

6. Can you cure me _______ this ailment ?

7. Let’s not argue _______ such a foolish matter .

8. Tina jumped _______ the conclusion that her friend had deceived her .

9. Where did you come _______ this word ?

10. He was a fool to turn _______ such an attractive offer .

ISC 2007

1. The pedestrian was run ______ by a car .

2. He has given us the job _______ sorting out these books .

3. The room was filled _______ people of various nationalities .

4. I was _______ the impression that he had sold his car .

5. They are going to enquire _______ the problem of delayed letters .

6. I don’t know what the discussion was _______ .

7. She was quick _______ realize that something was amiss .

8. He is in charge of a training centre _______ blind people .

9. The association was set _______ in 1964 .

10. The teacher had to separate the two boys as they could not get ______ with each other .

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ISC 2008

1. Some years later a new owner took _______ the restaurant .

2. The principal announced that she took great pleasure _______ presenting an award to the best athlete of the year .

3. Though I was young , my father had great confidence _______ my judgement .

4. We are required to check _______ of the hotel by noon .

5. As it was a fine day I went out _______ a walk .

6. There are many more trees _______ the valley than on the hill .

7. As she never sat _______ while she worked , her ankles did swell .

8. At first she was planning to leave this place but was gradually won _______ by the friendly behaviour of the people .

9. The test had already begun _______ the time the school bus arrived .

10. The soldier died bravely , a martyr _______ his country .

ISC 2009

1. Can she take _______ the additional responsibility ?

2. I have every confidence _______ him .

3. She had a good reason _______ being angry .

4. He fell a victim _______ his own greed .

5. He never seems to be satisfied _______ what is done for him .

6. That excuse won’t go _______ well with the teacher .

7. My mother is a good cook , but she won’t give _______ her trade secrets .

8. We were astonished _______ what he told us .

9. He took a long time to recover _______ his illness .

10. The audience showed their approval _______ his speech by prolonged applause .

ISC 2010

1. Printed _______ the poster in large , broad letters was the word “Wanted” .

2. The Vice – President warned _______ the continuing dangers of recession .

3. I hope this point will become clear to you _______ the course of the lectures .

4. The effect of a given dose of medicine will vary _______ one individual to another .

5. The rain poured in _______ a hole in the roof .

6. We must refrain _______ stealing .

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7. I have always preferred teaching _______ working in an office .

8. He jumped _______ the river to evade the enemy .

9. The Principal brought his staff _______ to his point of view .

10. I was carried _______ by his impressive speech .

ISC 2011

1. This is _______ all means the better book .

2. The robbers broke _______ the house in the middle of the night .

3. The kitchen was infested _______ rats .

4. During the vacations , the students will be busy preparing _______ the examinations .

5. The workers toiled _______ dawn to dusk .

6. I take _______ all that I said about him as I realise I had been wrong .

7. He returned to his country _______ ten years long .

8. Ravi distributed the chocolates _______ his cousins .

9. The workers said they would call _______ the strike if their demands were met .

10. The old man passed _______ in his sleep .

ISC 2012

1. The soccer player was shown a yellow card for arguing _______ the referee .

2. Mr. Donald will call _______ him tomorrow .

3. The exhibition was a complete sell _______ .

4. How can see put _______ with such undisciplined students ?

5. The man broke _______ the cordon and rushed to the dais .

6. We must cut _______ on wasteful expenditure .

7. Though I was young , my father had great confidence _______ me .

8. The novelty of being a celebrity wears _______ ultimately .

9. Anna wasn’t looking where she was going and she walked _______ a lamp post .

10. She is the nicest person I have ever come _______ .

ISC 2013

1. Let us talk _______ them tomorrow about their homework .

2. The Principal gave us a talk _______ bullying .

3. Manoj was not at home when his grandfather passed _______ .

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4. When we visited Dalhousie , we passed _______ the house in which we had lived twenty years ago .

5. This novel has been written _______ Jeffrey Archer .

6. In the Middle Ages , books were written _______ a variety of subjects .

7. He had promised her that he would come to the party but he didn’t turn _______ .

8. I was forced to turn _______ Maya’s invitation as I was going to be out of town the following week .

9. Rashi has applied _______ a scholarship in an American university .

10. Arjun applied _______ the university for higher studies but was denied admission .

ISC 2014

1. We failed to agree _______ a common plan of action .

2. When I explained my plan of action to him , he did not agree _______ me .

3. The Principal does not approve _______ indiscipline .

4. I need his approval _______ I can start the work .

5. An explanation about the evolution of species is given _______ Chapter 2 .

6. The answers to these questions are given _______ page 44 .

7. One fine day , he set _______ on his adventurous trip .

8. As soon as he entered the room , he set _______ his heavy bag .

9. It has been a long time _______ I saw her .

10. I have not seen Ravi _______ ten years .

ISC 2015

1. Do you want to take _______ every single object from the box ?

2. The plane must take _______ before dark .

3. The children spoke _______ a whisper as they were scared .

4. We must not speak ill about a person _______ his back .

5. He disliked the play so much that he walked _______ in the middle of the first act .

6. Walking barefoot _______ the grass is very good for health .

7. This rule does not apply _______ you as you are less than eighteen years old .

8. You must apply _______ the job immediately .

9. They have been living in Delhi _______ ten years .

10. Mrs. Kapur has been living in Chennai _______ 2000 .

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ISC 2016

1. After the argument , his friends turned _______ him .

2. Ramesh turned _______ his father for help .

3. The Headmaster will look _______ the cheating case .

4. I look _______ to my grandfather for what he has achieved .

5. She takes _______ her mother ; she has her lovely green eyes .

6. Ramesh has taken ________ computers like a duck to water .

7. Will you entrust him ________ that message ?

8. He is dishonest ; you must not entrust any important job ________ him .

9. Do not put ________ till tomorrow what you can do today .

10. I put ________ at my friend’s house for the night .

ISC 2017

1. If we set _______ early , we can return before sunset .

2. He left the company for good and set _______ his own business .

3. The teacher jumped _______ a conclusion and punished the child .

4. Ramesh jumped _______ my offer of a job .

5. I am a simple man and have no use _______ much money .

6. My father lost the use _______ his right arm in an accident .

7. Rahul decided to carry _______ with tennis and give up volley ball .

8. Dinanath is a good worker and is always ready to carry _______ his master’s orders .

9. Reena agreed _______ me when I proposed a meeting .

10. The four sisters could not agree _______ themselves .

ISC 2018

1. After his parents died in a car accident , his uncle looked _______ him .

2. The chairman says that he will look _______ their complaints .

3. The soldiers laid _______ their lives defending their country .

4. I was laid _______ for three weeks with a broken leg .

5. This book runs ______ a hundred and fifty pages .

6. The programme ran _______ six hours .

7. The ailing company was taken _______ by the government .

8. He takes _______ his grandfather .

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9. I have an appointment _______ the dentist .

10. The best candidate should be appointed _______ the post .

ISC 2019

1. She turned _______ the offer to work at the factory .

2. To everyone’s surprise , he turned _______ at the party .

3. He broke _______ in the middle of his speech at the function .

4. The burglars broke _______ the house when the family was away .

5. He agreed to carry _______ the manager’s orders .

6. Sita’s daughter carried _______ the family business when Sita went abroad .

7. He ran _______ from home at the age of ten .

8. I ran _______ my old friend in the market place .

9. Her aunt looks _______ her aging grandparents .

10. The Principal looks _______ matters of complaint from teachers and students .

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN BRACKETS .

ISC 1997

1. Sunil Gavaskar is the best Indian cricketer India has ever produced . (Begin: No.......)

2.Jennie’s indifference proves that she does not love me . (Begin: The fact.......)

3. A man such as he should succeed . (Begin: The man like.......)

4. Ashoka said to me , “Please forgive me for having hurt your feelings yesterday .” (Begin: I was.......)

5. No sooner had I told them my plan than they raised objections . (Begin: Hardly.......)

6. You will have to count on my advice . (Begin: It.......)

7. Mohini was an ordinary artist , but she fought her way to fame . (Begin: In spite.......)

8. Julie said , “the Sun rises in the east .” (Begin: Julie said that.......)

9. Somebody luckily switched off the power mains . (Begin: The power mains.......)

10. Jayz owes her success to her mother . (Begin: It was owing.......)

ISC 1998

1. The job was completed , and so he asked to be remunerated . (Begin: After.......)

2. Janet feels that I am an expert in creative writing . (Begin: The feeling.......)

3. Save for Ronnie’s courage , the battalion would have perished . (Begin: Were.......)

4. No sooner did Dimple see the thief she went into action . (Begin: Hardly.......)

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5. If Mahesh is in any type of trouble he always comes to me for help . (Begin: On.......)

6. Undeterred by obstacles , he preserved in his efforts . (Begin: Without.......)

7. Jerome said , “Why didn’t you come to the party yesterday .” (Begin: I was asked.......)

8. Though the man was suffering from cancer , he bore it with a smile . (Begin: In spite.......)

9. The show was spectacular and earned laudable commendations . (Begin: The show , which.......)

10. All was stunned beyond belief that a healthy man had died . (Begin: All were so.......)

ISC 1999

1. He sympathised with me over my sad loss , and this was some comfort . (Begin: His.......)

2. George is the most popular of all boys in the class . (Begin: No other.......)

3. As soon as he received the news he left in a taxi . (Begin: No sooner.......)

4. The Captain said , “It gives me great pleasure to be here this evening .” (Begin: The Captain said that.......)

5. To escape punishment you must confess your fault . (Begin: Either.......)

6. Rohan has squandered his fortune and ruined his health by his extravagance . (Begin: Not only.......)

7. Some girls of the class are cleverer than Rita . (Begin: Rita is.......)

8. Mr. Martin said to the boys , “I will now prove that the earth moves around the Sun .” (Begin: Mr. Martin told the boys that.......)

9. He saw the danger but moved on . (Begin: Although.......)

10. Nothing can be gained without effort . (Begin: Can.......)

ISC 2000

1. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall . (Begin: The prisoner......)

2. They say that he was a spy . (Begin: He is.......)

3. The bridge had been weakened by successive storms and was no longer safe . (Begin: Weakened.......)

4. As soon as the principal announced the good news there was jubilation all over . (Begin: No sooner.......)

5. Ramola is cooking dinner . (Begin: Dinner.......)

6. You are too young to understand the matter . (Begin: You are so.......)

7. London was once the largest city in the world , but the population is now falling . (Begin: The population.......)

8. Shalini didn’t know you were in hospital , so she didn’t visit you . (Begin: If Shalini.......)

9. Silas said , “My mother is just now absent from home , but without doubt she will return tomorrow .” (Begin: Silas said that.......)

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10. There was never in history a greater man than Ashoka . (Begin: Was.......)

ISC 2001

1. This country expects every man to do his duty . (Begin: This country expects that.......)

2. With all his wealth he is not happy . (Begin: Though.......)

3. Very few people are as rich as Sachin . (Begin: Sachin.......)

4. It is very stupid of me to forget your name . (Begin: How.......)

5. Do not torture the poor . (Begin: Let.......)

6. Hers is a pretty face and will be remembered by all . (Begin: Not only.......)

7. “Shall we book tickets for the matinee show tomorrow ?” Arvind suggested . (Begin: Arvind asked.......)

8. Her son died . She heard the news . She fainted . (Begin: On.......)

9. Why does he always cheat you ? (Begin: Why are.......)

10. No sooner had the unpleasant director entered the room than Mohan left . (Begin: Hardly.......)

ISC 2002

1. “The Tramp” is the funniest movie that Chaplin ever made . (Begin: No other.......)

2. I don’t like films that have a lot of violence . (Begin: Films.......)

3. The doctor said to Mrs. Chopra , “Does anyone in your family have diabetes ?” (Begin: The doctor asked Mrs. Chopra.......)

4. Mudit qualified as a lawyer but never practised . (Begin: Although.......)

5. I’ll consult a doctor at once . (Begin: I mean.......)

6. As soon as the father fell asleep the children aliped out of the room . (Begin: No sooner...)

7. It was embarrassing for Akhil to hear himself praised in public . (Begin: Akhil was.......)

8. He works too slowly but his progress is fairly satisfactory . (Begin: Inspite.......)

9. We last visited Mussoorie in 1984 . (Begin: We haven’t.......)

10. You must put in your very best otherwise you will be shown the door . (Begin: If.......)

ISC 2003

1. It is doubtful whether they are fluent in speaking English . (Begin: There.......)

2. Owing to ill – luck , he met with a bad accident on the eve of his evening . (Begin: He was.......)

3. In the seventies , traffic conditions weren’t as bad as they are now . (Begin: Now.......)

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4. The superintendent threatened to dismiss the clerk if he was late again . (Begin: The superintendent said to the clerk.......)

5. The captain was annoyed that the cricketers had not carried out his orders . (Begin: The captain was annoyed at.......)

6. Roger said to me , “Please do now leave your place till I tell you what is to be done .” (Begin: Roger requested me that.......)

7. Deepa was very upset when I ignored her at the party . (Begin: My having.......)

8. No sooner had Asha greeted her friend than they embraced each other very warmly . (Begin: Hardly.......)

9. What have people done about this ? (Begin: What has.......)

10. They took the collection half – way through the meeting . (Begin: Half – way.......)

ISC 2004

1. Lalita said to me , “I love my school .” (Begin: I was.......)

2. Somebody luckily switched off the power – mains . (Begin: The power – mains.......)

3. Julie had refused to answer my question and that annoyed me . (Begin: On.......)

4. I like Jacob very much because he is enterprising and hardworking . (Begin: Jacob.......)

5. Although Anita failed in her examination , she was not very upset . (Begin: In spite of.......)

6. Sunil must not lose his concentration or he will lose his wicket . (Begin: In the event.......)

7. Rupati said to me , “Please ensure that the past is forgotten from this day onwards .” (Begin: I was.......)

8. Besides being a talented old man Jackson is also fun loving . (Begin: Not only.......)

9. Jaya told me that she had missed me a lot . (Begin: Jaya said to me , “I.......”)

10. Jack did not know why he failed in the examination . (Begin: It was.......)

ISC 2005

1. My father said to me , “Columbus discovered America five hundred years ago .” (Begin: My father told me.......)

2. I shall go if she invites me . (Begin: Unless.......)

3. The architect has prepared the designs . (Begin: The designs.......)

4. Although she is clever , she is not dependable . (Begin: She is.......)

5. The tourist visited the zoo . (Begin: The zoo.......)

6. As soon as the man got down , the car sped away . (Begin: No sooner.......)

7. That you failed was a pity . (Begin: It.......)

8. Since my parents were very poor , they could not send me to school . (Begin: My parents could.......)

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9. This pair of scissors is blunt , and so it doesn’t work . (Begin: This pair of scissors isn’t.....)

10. She admitted that she was to blame . (Begin: That.......)

ISC 2006

1. “Walk for a hundred yards up the hill and you will come to the post office” , the stranger said to us . (Begin: The stranger told.......)

2. Robert startled everyone with his excellent performance . (Begin: Robert’s.......)

3. No sooner had Juhi entered the hall than her fans mobbed her . (Begin: Hardly.......)

4. The Baron tells amusing stories which no one believes . (Begin: No one.......)

5. Her honour is at stake . (Begin: What.......)

ISC 2007

1. Although he counted the money three times , it still fell short of the correct total . (Begin: Despite.......)

2. The lady offered a large reward to anyone who could give her information about her stolen jewels . (Begin: A large.......)

3. “Why did you not participate in the function last week ?” said our teacher . (Begin: Our teacher.......)

4. He has consulted the Opposition and accommodated their views . (Begin: Not only.......)

5. As I had one unfortunate experience in Delhi , I decided to take precautions against thefts . (Begin: Having.......)

ISC 2008

1. They said that he had stolen the watch . (Begin: They accused him.......)

2. He cooked the meal and fed the dog . (Begin: Not only.......)

3. No sooner had she settled down at her new job when she broke her leg . (Begin: Hardly...)

4. It became clear to everyone present that she was innocent . (Begin: Her.......)

5. Though they are poor , they deserve to be respected by all . (Begin: However.......)

ISC 2009

1. As soon as the vacation begins , Mr. Chips leaves for the hills . (Begin: No sooner.......)

2. He has his faults , all the same he is a likeable man . (Begin: Notwithstanding.......)

3. The Headmaster said to me , “I will deal with you tomorrow .” (Begin: The Headmaster told.......)

4. Maya’s attitude to her sister has always puzzled me . (Begin: I have.......)

5. I don’t believe he intends to do any more business with your firm . (Begin: It is my.......)

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ISC 2010

1. Although he had high fever , he attended the meeting . (Begin: Despite.......)

2. They showed a video of “My Fair Lady” . (Begin: A video.......)

3. This sum is so hard that I cannot solve it . (Begin: This sum is too.......)

4. To think of our meeting here ! (Begin: It is.......)

5. Sheila runs faster than Mary . (Begin: Mary.......)

ISC 2011

1. Those who are honest are trusted by all . (Begin: The.......)

2. Kusum is not as intelligent as her brother Kabir . (Begin: Kabir.......)

3. There were many problems in the beginning , all the same it has been a successful event . (Begin: Notwithstanding the.......)

4. She was in a hurry and I was in a hurry too . (Begin: She was in a hurry and so.......)

5. Mr. Kapoor taught us western music in school . (Begin: We were.......)

6. I am sorry I am unable to accompany you . (Begin: I regret my.......)

7. Smoking can cause damage to your health . (Begin: Your health.......)

8. The prices of food grains have increased due to hoarding . (Begin: Hoarding has led.......)

9. Not many people listen to the radio these days . (Begin: Few.......)

10. Arun is fat , yet he runs fast . (Begin: In spite.......)

ISC 2012

1. He knows everything about the business . (Begin: There is.......)

2. A bridge would have been built if the funds had not run out . (Begin: Had the.......)

3. As soon as the winter comes , birds migrate to the south . (Begin: No sooner.......)

4. Man is exploring the sea in order to increase his resources . (Begin: The sea is.......)

5. They were the only ones who completed the task . (Begin: Except for.......)

6. He’s the richest man I’ve ever met . (Begin: I’ve never.......)

7. I have never seen a film as bad as this . (Begin: This is.......)

8. He said , “I will definitely visit you tomorrow .” (Begin: He said that.......)

9. We should have sympathy for the less fortunate . (Begin: We should sympathise.......)

10. My praise pleased her . (Begin: What gave.......)

ISC 2013

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1. They are demolishing the entire block of flats . (Begin: The entire.......)

2. Anil thought the examination would be held later . (Begin: Anil was.......)

3. I do not like this food as much as you do . (Begin: You.......)

4. Raju failed in the examination , yet he was not upset . (Begin: In spite of.......)

5. “Don’t lend Ramesh any money ,” I said to Rita . (Begin: I advised.......)

6. As soon as the arrangements were made to release extra water from the reservoirs , the rain came in a downpour . (Begin: No sooner.......)

7. He had to sign or be arrested . (Begin: If he.......)

8. Meena complained of not being able to see the performance from the back row . (Begin: Meena complained that.......)

9. Many ambitious people see politics as a stepping stone to personal power . (Begin: Politics.......)

10. Rahul has wasted his wealth and ruined his health by his drinking habit . (Begin: Rahul has not only.......)

ISC 2014

1. Raju plays both cricket and football . (Begin: Not only.......)

2. She was too full for another meal . (Begin: She was so.......)

3. Ranjeet said , “Sheela , why don’t you take the advice of your parents in this matter ?” (Begin: Ranjeet asked Sheela.......)

4. Rahul has not been to school for over two months . (Begin: It has.......)

5. As soon as he entered the room , he slipped and fell . (Begin: Hardly.......)

6. Candidates may not bring textbooks into the examination hall . (Begin: Candidates are.....)

7. Although it was a sunny day , it was very cold . (Begin: Despite.......)

8. The book I had read earlier was better than this book . (Begin: This book is.......)

9. They said that he had broken the chair . (Begin: They accused.......)

10. All the girls have brought their books with them . (Begin: Each of the girls.......)

ISC 2015

1. Sachin is an outstanding sportsman and a good artist . (Begin: Besides.......)

2. Mother said to Paul , “A courier came for you yesterday .” (Begin: Mother told Paul that....)

3. As soon as the minister took the oath , the spectators started applauding . (Begin: No sooner.......)

4. He is so short that he cannot be a soldier . (Begin: He is too.......)

5. The lawyer examined the documents with utmost care . (Begin: The documents.......)

6. I will buy the horse if it is quite sound . (Begin: Unless.......)

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7. Only Shakespeare could write such a tragedy . (Begin: No one.......)

8. Rita is a journalist and writer . (Begin: Not only.......)

9. Although Lakshmi worked very hard , she failed in the examination . (Notwithstanding Lakshmi’s.......)

10. No one would deny that he was totally fit before his death . (Begin: Everyone.......)

ISC 2016

1. If he does not run fast , he will lose the race . (Begin: Unless.......)

2. Nobody knew much about his plans for the future . (Begin: Little.......)

3. On seeing the rat , she shrieked . (Begin: As soon as.......)

4. You must never tell a lie . (Begin: Under no circumstances.......)

5. The boss said , “What an extraordinary success !” (Begin: The boss exclaimed.......)

6. It is too cold for me to step out without a shawl . (It is so.......)

7. I play both tennis and squash . (Begin: Not only.......)

8. The school team lost the cricket match although the captain scored a century . (Begin: Despite the fact.......)

9. Charles Dickens is the most interesting writer . (Begin: No other.......)

10. They had to shut down the computers before leaving the office . (Begin: The computers.......)

ISC 2017

1. Not only did he buy a desktop but also a laptop . (Begin: Besides.......)

2. The heavy showers of rain revived the plants . (Begin: The plants.......)

3. The men were forced to work although the light was poor . (Begin: In spite of.......)

4. No sooner did we see a flash of light in the sky than we heard a loud explosion near us . (Begin: As soon as.......)

5. As she has not brought a pen , she is writing with a pencil . (Begin: Not.......)

6. Mumbai is the most vibrant city in India . (Begin: No.......)

7. Their dog is too friendly to be an effective guard dog . (Begin: Their dog is so.......)

8. Sameer said , “Ramesh , can you help me with my homework ?” (Begin: Sameer.......)

9. All nooks and corners were checked . (Begin: No nook or corner.......)

10. How long I shall stay is doubtful . (Begin: The.......)

ISC 2018

1. Ashita is the most beautiful girl in the class . (Begin: No.......)

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2. As soon as she reached home , she learnt that she had to leave for London . (Begin: Hardly.......)

3. Ramesh said , “Rajiv , please bring your physics book to school tomorrow .” (Begin: Ramesh.......)

4. Some of the cakes had been eaten by the boys before the party began . (Begin: The boys.......)

5. If you are not ready to come with me , I will not go . (Begin: Unless.......)

6. It is such a wonderful opportunity that we must not miss it . (Begin: It is too.......)

7. We did not know that Mr. Francis was retiring and leaving for Ooty . (Begin: Little.......)

8. He knew the culprit , but refused to admit it . (Begin: Although.......)

9. I am afraid you cannot get admission to the college without clearing the admission test . (Begin: I am afraid you cannot be.......)

10. If Rita had finished her work earlier , she would have gone to the market . (Begin: Had...)

ISC 2019

1. He is so old that he cannot remember events of the past . (Begin: He is too…….)

2. As soon as the bell rings , the children run out to play . (Begin: No sooner…….)

3. No other planet is as big as Jupiter . (Begin: Jupiter…….)

4. He is forgetful as well as careless with his work . (Begin: Besides…….)

5. It is probable that the ship will reach the shore . (Begin: In all…….)

6. She said that she would return the book to the library the next day . (Begin: She said , “…….”)

7. Only trained graduates need to apply for the post . (Begin: None…….)

8. His attitude towards his parents has always puzzled me . (Begin: I have…….)

9. He loved his little daughter , but he was in mortal fear of her fierce temper . (Begin: Although…….)

10. When she heard the news of her daughter’s result , she was very happy . (Begin: On…..)