English Practice Questions

Grammar Practice

Tenses — All Classes

1 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb:

(a) She ______ (go) to school every day.
(b) They ______ (play) cricket when it started raining.
(c) I ______ (finish) my homework before dinner yesterday.
(d) By next month, we ______ (complete) the course.

(a) goes (Simple Present, 3rd person singular)
(b) were playing (Past Continuous)
(c) had finished (Past Perfect)
(d) will have completed (Future Perfect)

Active & Passive Voice — Class 9–10

2 Change the voice:
(a) The teacher praised the student. (Active → Passive)
(b) The cake was baked by my mother. (Passive → Active)

(a) The student was praised by the teacher.
(b) My mother baked the cake.

Direct & Indirect Speech — Class 9–10

3 Convert to indirect speech:
(a) He said, "I am reading a book."
(b) She said, "I will call you tomorrow."

(a) He said that he was reading a book.
(b) She said that she would call me the next day.

Prepositions — Class 6–10

4 Fill in with correct prepositions: The cat jumped ____ the table, ran ____ the room, and hid ____ the sofa. We searched ____ it everywhere.

The cat jumped onto the table, ran across the room, and hid under/beneath the sofa. We searched for it everywhere.

Error Correction — Class 9–12

5 Correct the errors:
(a) Each of the students have submitted their assignment.
(b) I have not ate anything since morning.
(c) Neither he nor his friends is coming.

(a) Each of the students has submitted his/her assignment. ("Each" is singular)
(b) I have not eaten anything since morning. (Past participle, not past tense)
(c) Neither he nor his friends are coming. (Verb agrees with nearest subject "friends")

Reading Comprehension

Comprehension — Class 9–12

1 Read the passage and answer:

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." — W.B. Yeats. This famous quote captures the essence of true education. It is not merely about accumulating facts and figures; it is about sparking curiosity, nurturing critical thinking, and inspiring a lifelong love for learning. In today's world, where information is available at the click of a button, the role of education must evolve. The best teachers are no longer those who know the most facts, but those who can ignite a passion for discovery in their students.

(a) What does the quote by Yeats mean?
(b) How has the role of education changed in the digital age?
(c) According to the passage, what makes a great teacher?

(a) Education is about inspiring curiosity and a passion for learning, not just memorising facts.
(b) Since information is easily available online, education must focus on critical thinking and discovery, not just fact-delivery.
(c) Teachers who can ignite a passion for discovery in their students — not just those who know the most facts.

Writing Practice

Letter Writing — Class 10–12

1 Write a formal letter to the Municipal Commissioner complaining about the irregular water supply in your locality. (Word limit: 100–120 words)

Key points to include:
• Sender's address and date
• Receiver's designation and address
• Subject line: "Complaint regarding irregular water supply"
• Body: Describe the problem (how many days, how it affects residents), request action
• Formal closing: "Yours faithfully," signature, name

Essay Writing — Class 10–12

2 Write an essay on "The Impact of Technology on Education" in about 250 words. Structure: Introduction (30 words), Body — positive impacts (80 words), negative impacts (80 words), Conclusion (60 words).

Outline:
• Intro: Technology has transformed every aspect of life, and education is no exception.
• Positive: Access to online learning, interactive tools, global classrooms, personalised learning.
• Negative: Digital divide, screen fatigue, reduced attention spans, over-reliance on devices.
• Conclusion: Technology is a powerful tool — its impact depends on how wisely we use it.

Vocabulary & Word Power

Synonyms & Antonyms — All Classes

1 Give synonyms and antonyms for:
(a) Benevolent (b) Ephemeral (c) Meticulous (d) Prolific

(a) Syn: kind, generous | Ant: cruel, malevolent
(b) Syn: temporary, fleeting | Ant: permanent, eternal
(c) Syn: careful, precise | Ant: careless, sloppy
(d) Syn: productive, fruitful | Ant: unproductive, barren

One Word Substitution — Class 9–12

2 Give one word for:
(a) A person who knows everything — ________
(b) Incapable of being corrected — ________
(c) A speech made without preparation — ________
(d) One who looks at the bright side — ________

(a) Omniscient
(b) Incorrigible
(c) Extempore / Impromptu
(d) Optimist

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