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Question Bank
English – II
STD – IV
II Semester Portions
Lesson – 11
Types of Sentences
I.
What kind of sentence is:
1. Raman is a fruitseller. __________
2. Do you sell mangoes? __________
3. Give me a dozen mangoes. ________
4. What a strange request! _________
II. Given below are some sentences. Write A if the sentence is assertive, I if it is
interrogative, E if it is exclamatory and IMP if it is imperative.
1. The earth revolves around the sun. _______
2. What a wonderful painting this is! _______
3. Sit down, children. ______
4. Alas! We have lost the game. ________
5. When will this programme end? _______
6. Are you going by train or by bus? ______
7. Girls are as strong as boys. _____
III. There are four options for each of the sentences given below. Read each sentence and tick
the correct option.
1. Park the car.
a) Interrogative
b) Exclamatory
c) Imperative
d) Assertive
2. Wow! Those statues are beautiful!
a) Interrogative
b) Exclamatory
c) Imperative
d) Assertive
3. My name is Deepa.
a) Interrogative
b) Exclamatory
c) Imperative
d) Assertive
4. Please help me with this problem.
a) Interrogative
b) Exclamatory
c) Imperative
d) Assertive
5. Do you want to play basketball?
a) Interrogative
b) Exclamatory
c) Imperative
d) Assertive
Lesson – 12
Subject and Predicate
I. Separate the following sentences into subject and predicate.
1. Mahatma Gandhi was born in Gujarat.
Subject: ___________
Predicate: __________
2. The fire burns brightly.
Subject: ___________
Predicate: __________
3. We changed our clothes before going to bed.
Subject: ___________
Predicate: __________
4. The large and noisy audience clapped after the show was over.
Subject: ___________
Predicate: __________
5. It is very cloudy today.
Subject: ___________
Predicate: __________
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II. Write suitable predicates for the following subjects.
1. The spider ____________
2. Harish and his mother ______________
3. The telephone in my parents’ room ______________
4. Superman ______________
5. The hungry lion in the jungle ______________
III. Write suitable subjects for the following predicates.
1. _______________ stung the poor travellers.
2. _______________ found a little boy crying under a tree.
3. _______________ is a very intelligent animal.
IV. Column A contains the subjects of the sentences and column B contains the predicates of
the sentences. Match the columns and rewrite the complete sentences.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The little dog
My grandfather
My school bus
Rohan
I always
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tells us very interesting stories.
say a little prayer before my meals.
woke up in the middle of the night.
has many windows.
whined when it saw the juicy bone.
Lesson – 13
Agreement of Subject and verb
I. Do as directed:
1. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
Your dog and my cat __________ (are/is) great friends.
2. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
Your dog as well as my cat __________ (are/is) very friendly.
3. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
The ship with its crew __________ (was/were) saved.
4. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
The box of crayons ___________ (is /are) colourful
5. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
The crayons in the box ____________ (is/are) colorful.
6. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
My mother as well as your mother _________ (was/were) taking part in the race.
7. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
Grandfather and grandmother r_____________ (are/is) coming to say with us.
8. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
The boy with his team ___________ (are/is) attending the meeting
9. Pick the correct option from the word given in bracket:
Jatan and Jagan ___________ (is/are) fighting on the field.
10. Fill in the blanks form the option given in bracket:
The teacher and the student _____________ (was/were) very excited.
11. Fill in the blanks form the option given in bracket:
All the children _____________ (was/were) planning what they would do at the beach.
12. Fill in the blanks form the option given in bracket:
A group of boys ___________ (were/was) planning to play cricket.
13. Fill in the blanks form the option given in bracket:
All the children _________ (was/were) going to have a great time at the beach.
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Lesson – 14
Punctuation
I. Do as directed:
1. Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
the African safari was a really enjoyable trip
2. Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
we saw zebras lions tigers and antelopes
3. Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
can you believe it my uncle my aunt and my cousins got scared of the tigers
4. Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
finally we also saw some baboons they looked so funny
5. Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
nawabhansraj was a keen lover of sports and hunting
6. Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
many of his friends in the royal court who accompanied him on his hunting expeditions
were filled with envy to see the wonderful talent of the bird.
7. Rewrite the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
but the nawab laughed at all their attempts and won their challenges with great ease
8. Circle the answer that shows the correct ending punctuation mark.
What time is it
a) (?)
b) (.)
c) (!)
9. Circle the answer that shows the correct ending punctuation mark.
Please close the door
a) (.)
b) (!)
c) (?)
10. Circle the answer that shows the correct ending punctuation mark.
My dad baked a cake
a) (!)
b) (?)
c) (.)
11. Circle the answer that shows the correct ending punctuation mark.
Stop
a) (?)
b) (.)
c) (!)
12. Circle the answer that shows the correct ending punctuation mark.
Where is my little doll
a) (!)
b) (.)
c) (?)
13. Circle the answer that shows the correct ending punctuation mark.
Bring me a needle and thread
a) (?)
b) (.)
c) (!)
14. Circle the answer that shows the correct ending punctuation mark.
Are you having a good time
a) (!)
b) (?)
c) (.)
15. Circle the answer that shows the correct ending punctuation mark.
Oh no I am late to school again
a) (?)
b) (!)
c) (.)
Lesson – 15
Similes
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Choose the correct meaning for the given simile: As big as an elephant –
2. Choose the correct meaning for the given simile: As black as coal 3. Choose the correct meaning for the given simile: As busy as a bee 4. Choose the correct meaning for the given simile: As clear as crystal 5. Choose the correct meaning for the given simile: As cold as ice 6. Choose the correct meaning for the given simile: As easy as ABC
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Lesson – 16
Words Confused and Misused
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
(To/Too) (their/there) surprise, the bag rose at once to the (sealing/ceiling).
2. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
(Some/Sum) people are too tired (two/to) stay there for the (hole/whole) (knight/night).
3. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
The postman could not tell me if I had any (male/mail).
4. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
A company is (aloud/allowed) to make a (profit/prophet) on the goods (which/witch) it
offers for (sail/sale).
5. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
All goods which are sent (threw/through) the post to the customers must be paid
(for/four) or returned within one (week/weak).
6. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
She gave (berth/birth) to twins.
7. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
The patient (dyed/died) before the doctor arrived.
8. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
Father (brought/bought) a pair of trousers for Rs. 500.
9. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
When a baby grows, it increase in (wait/weight) and height.
10. Underline the correct words in the brackets to make meaningful sentences:
My grandmother’s (tail/tale) was very interesting.
Lesson – 17
Antonyms and Synonyms
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Write the antonym of the underline word:
The market is very quiet today. ___________________
2. Write the antonym of the underline word:
King Himataa was a very kind king. _______________
3. Write the antonym of the underline word:
The dress is very loose. ________________
4. Write the antonym of the underline word:
Put the plates above the napkins
5. Write the antonym of the underline word:
This road is very wide. ____________
6. Write the antonym of the underline word:
My uncle buys lovely toys.
7. Write the antonym of the underline word:
I know I will remember your name.
8. Write the antonym of the underline word:
When I peeped into the bedroom the baby was awake.
9. Write the synonym of the underlined word:
Quick, hide this gift before father sees it.
10. Write the synonym of the underlined word:
You may speak, but your speech must be brief.
11. Write the synonym of the underlined word:
The task given to each one of us was the fill the balloon with water.
12. Write the synonym of the underlined word:
My parents will never permit me to stay to late at might
13. Write the synonym of the underlined word:
The calculations of this calculator are always correct.
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14. Write the synonym of the underlined word:
I am looking for an empty flat to keep all the furniture.
15. Write the synonym of the underlined word:
When will the match start?
Lesson – 18
The sound of things
I. Do as directed:
1. Write the sound of the given object:
aeroplanes ________________
2. Write the sound of the given object:
guns _______________
3. Write the sound of the given object:
kettles ________________
4. Write the sound of the given object:
trains __________________
5. Write the sound of the given object:
hearts __________________
6. Write the sound of the given object:
hinges ________________
7. Write the sound of the given object:
wind ________________
8. Write the sound of the given object:
telephones _______________
9. Write the sound of the given object:
raindrops ________________
10. Write the sound of the given object:
leaves _________________
11. Write the sound of the given object:
hoofs _____________
12. Write the sound of the given object:
coins _________________
13. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The _______________ of water.
14. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The ________________ of a watch
15. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The ______________ of a telephone
16. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The ______________ of the door.
17. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The _____________ of dishes.
18. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The _____________ of a heart.
19. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The ______________ of a kettle
20. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The ____________ of leaves
21. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The ______________ of a clock
22. Complete the sentence with the correct sound:
The ________________ of bells
Lesson – 19
Sunday in the Farm Yard!
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
2. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
3. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
4. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
5. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
6. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
7. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
8. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
9. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
10. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
11. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
12. Write the name of the animal to the sound made:
neigh _________________
bray __________
caw _____________
trumpet _______________
bleat ________________
coo _______________
squeal ________________
squeak ______________
hoot ________________
roar ________________
croak ______________
talk ________________
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Lesson – 20
Analogies
I. Do as directed: 1m
1. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Happy is to sad as far is to ________________
2. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Pen is to writing as knife is to ________________
3. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Act is to actor as song is to ________________
4. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Bird is to fly as fish is to _______________
5. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Girl is to woman as boy is to _____________
6. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Indian is to India on English is to _____________
7. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Bakes is to cake as tailor is to ____________
8. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Finger is to hand as toe is to _____________
9. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Father is to son as bull is to ____________
10. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Leaf is to green as sky is to ___________
11. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Big is to small as narrow is to ___________
12. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Lion is to roar as elephant is to _____________
13. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Horse is to stale as dog is to ____________
14. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Hen is to chick as duck is to ____________
15. Fill in the blank with appropriate analogies:
Speak is to talk as hear is to ____________
Letter writing
Write a letter to the principal requesting to grant you leave for two days as you are going to attend
your aunt’s wedding at Chennai.
Comprehension
Read the story given below:
In a little village by the sea lived an old lady who owned many paddy fields. One day, while the
villagers were having a feast by the sea, she was sitting outside her house with her granddaughter.
She felt some tremors and the houses shook. But they were still again.
Then, she saw the sea rushing back from the land. She realized that there was danger ahead. The
villagers ran to the sea to witness the strange sight. Without losing any time, she took a lighted
torch and set her paddy fields ablaze. The bell in the temple rang to catch the villagers’ attention.
The villagers ran as fast as they could up the hill to the burning paddy fields. The old lady was
glad that she got everybody up the hill. Then somebody shouted, ‘Look at the sea!’ They looked
and saw the sea rolling back to the land in a great wave destroying all the homes. The villager were
filled with gratitude
1. Number these sentences in the order in which they occurred in the story:
a) The temple bell rang to catch the villagers’ attention.
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b) The old lady felt some tremors when she was sitting outside her house.
c) The villagers were filled with gratitude.
d) The old lady set her paddy fields on fire.
e) The villagers rushed up the hill.
f) The villagers saw the sea coming in the great wave and destroying their homes.
2. Tick the correct alternative:
a. The villagers did not experience the earthquake because they were
i.
In the paddy fields.
ii.
Busy eating
iii.
Swimming in the sea
iv.
Having a picnic
b. The village bell was rung because of the
i.
Burning paddy fields
ii.
Earthquake
iii.
Flood.
iv.
Burning house
c. The story tells us that the old lady was
i.
Kind
ii.
Hasty
iii.
Inquisitive
iv.
Destructive