Question Bank

STD – III English – II

I Semester Portions

L – 1 & 2 – Alphabetical Order & Nouns

I. Do as directed: 1m

1. Arrange the names of the following animals in the correct alphabetical order:

Beaver, zebra, walrus, monkey, iguana, yak horse, dog, rat, snake

2. Write the underlines nouns in the common or proper noun boxes: Aatifand his

sister were going to visit their grandmother. She had fallen and hurt her leg. She lived all

alone in a big house at NizamBagh. So the two children decided to visit her to cheer her up.

She lived with her helper,Saira.

3. Write the underlines nouns in the common or proper noun boxes: Aatif’s mother

had made some rice pudding for her. She put this in a box Aatif went to the Meerzana Book

Shop to buy some books for his grandmother because he knew she liked to read, while his

sister bought some wool from Gadar Bazaar so that her grandmother

4. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: cat

5. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: water

6. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: tap

7. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: milk

8. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: book

9. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: air

10. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: animals

11. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: honesty

12. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: butter

13. Write ‘C’ next to the countable noun and ‘U’ next to the uncountable noun: school

14. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones.

Eight horses

15. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones.

Nine milk

16. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones. A

woman

17. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones. A

salt

18. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones.

Two dozen eggs

19. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones.

Four air

20. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones.

Three cheese

21. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones.

Four houses

22. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones.

Three ducks

23. Put a (×) against the group of words that are wrong and a ( ) against the correct ones. A

butter

24. Write if the following words are abstract or concert noun: Politeness _______________

cotton _________________

25. Write if the following words are abstract or concert noun: honesty _______________

juice _________________

26. Write if the following words are abstract or concert noun: bag _______________ truth

_________________

27. Write if the following words are abstract or concert noun: woman _______________

beauty _________________

28. Write if the following words are abstract or concert noun: wisdom _______________

teacher _________________

29. Write if the following words are abstract or concert noun: chalk _______________

strength _________________

30. Write the following words in masculine or feminine columns:

31. Write the feminine gender of:

Giant : __________________

32. Write the feminine gender of:

Host : __________________

33. Write the feminine gender of:

Waiter : __________________

34. Write the feminine gender of: Bachelor : __________________

35. Write the feminine gender of: Bridegroom : __________________

36. Write the masculine gender of: Lioness: ________________

37. Write the masculine gender of: Tigress: ________________

Masculine Feminine

Peacock woman boy king man

Gander queen aunt nephew girl

Cock grandfather lion cow

38. Write the masculine gender of: Vixen: ________________

39. Write the masculine gender of: Doe: ________________

40. Write the masculine gender of: Cow ________________

41. Write the masculine gender of: Nanny – goat : ________________

Lesson – 3 – Pronouns

I. Do as directed:

1. Use suitable pronouns in place of the nouns that are underlined in the following sentence:

When the dog saw the boy, the dog began to bark.

2. Use suitable pronouns in place of the nouns that are underlined in the following sentence:

Last night Suman sang so well that everybody praised Suman.

3. Use suitable pronouns in place of the nouns that are underlined in the following sentence:

MrsMirza is the secretary of the association, so everyone listens to MrsMirza.

4. Use suitable pronouns in place of the nouns that are underlined in the following sentence:

My mother and I love to go to see films. So every Sunday my mother and I see a film

at the theatre.

5. Use suitable pronouns in place of the nouns that are underlined in the following sentence:

Sumit has many books. The books have very interesting stories.

6. Use suitable pronouns in place of the nouns that are underlined in the following sentence:

Jaya invited many people to the theatre. Jaya wanted them to see the play written by

Tagore.

7. Use suitable pronouns in place of the nouns that are underlined in the following sentence:

My name is Chirayu. Yesterday Chirayucame first in the race and everybody clapped.

8. Use suitable pronouns in place of the nouns that are underlined in the following sentence:

The tiger is a wild animal. The tiger likes to hunt at night.

9. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns: This doll belongs to her. This doll is

________

10. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns: Yesterday we went to my house, today we will

go to your house. Yesterday we went to my house, today we will go to _____________

11. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns: This is my dog. This is ____________

12. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns: Fardeen and Meenal sit on this bench.

This bench is _____________.

13. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns:

I have lost my pen, may I borrow Sheena’s pen?

I have lost my pen, may I borrow ________________

14. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns: The dog wage the do’s tail. The dog wags

___________ tail.

15. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns:

I am reading my book, ask Pavani to lend you her book.

I am reading my book, ask Pavani to lend you ________________

16. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: I will do it _____________

17. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: The prisoner hanged

__________

18. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: The captain _____________

was cheating.

19. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: The boys will go by _________

to the tournament.

20. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: Children, you have been very

good. Give _________________ a loud round of applause.

21. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: You _____________ have told

me that this book is interesting.

22. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: The horse hurt ___________in

the race.

23. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: My brother and I are baking the

cake ____________________

24. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: The Principal ___________

said that tomorrow is a holiday.

25. Fill in the blanks with suitable reflexive pronouns: We _____________ do not

know when the show will start.

Lesson – 4 Articles

I Fill in the blanks: 1M

1. ‘a’ and ‘an’ are called ________.

2. We write _____ before a word beginning with a consonant.

3. ______ is known as a definite article.

II Choose the correct articles: 1M

1. Add ______ onion and _______ tomato to the recipe. (the, a, an)

2. You have to take _______ aeroplane and then ______ train to reach my grandfather’s

house. (the, a, an)

3. Hari wants _____ rice for lunch. (a, an)

4. The cat was drinking ______ milk from _____ bowl. (the, a, an)

5. This is _____ interesting book written by ____ Indian. (the, a, an)

6. We have to think of ____ idea for ____ essay by this afternoon. (the, a, an)

7. Fill ____ water in _____ glass and bring it here. (the, a, an)

8. Ankur wanted to ride ___ elephant in ____ fair. (the, a, an)

9. Can you tell me ______ word that will rhyme with ‘dog’? (the, a, an)

10. ___ ant fell into _____ pool of water. (the, a, an)

11. Have you met _____ Principal today? (the, a, an)

12. ___ Gita is ____ very important book for Indians. (the, a, an)

13. Seema is ____ first girl in ____ class to go home.

14. I wanted to buy ____ T- shirt with _____ apple drawn on it.

15. We had to wait for _____ hour and ____ half for ____ movie to begin.

Lesson -5 Verbs

I. Do as directed:

1. Underline the verbs in the sentence: The man ran after the thief.

2. Underline the verbs in the sentence: Mother tells interesting stories.

3. Underline the verbs in the sentence: The frog jumped into the well

4. Underline the verbs in the sentence: The donkey carried a heavy load.

5. Underline the verbs in the sentence: The baby is playing in the cradle.

6. Write two action words connected to these people: A cricketer - ____________

______________

7. Write two action words connected to these people: A student - _____________

____________

8. Write two action words connected to these people: A tailor - ______________

_________________

Lesson – 6 Tenses

I. Do as directed:

1. Fill in the blanks: Sheena _____________ to school every day. (go)

2. Fill in the blanks: I __________ my birthday next month. (celebrate)

3. Fill in the blanks: Peter _____________ me that he was an American. (tell)

4. Fill in the blanks: The sun ________________ in the east. (rise)

5. Fill in the blanks: Venkat _______________ far Chennai tomorrow. (leave)

6. Fill in the blanks: I ______________ to my friend’s birthday party yesterday . (go)

7. Fill in the blanks: The boys had already _____________ (solve)

8. Fill in the blanks: We ___________ (go) to school by bus.

9. Fill in the blanks: Yesterday we ______________ (fly) kites the whole day long.

10. Fill in the blanks: When you rang the bell, I ____________ (sleep)

11. Fill in the blanks: We _____________ (play) our last match next Monday.

12. Fill in the blanks: Mr. and Mrs. Parekh ______________ (attend) the meeting

tomorrow.

13. Fill in the blanks: He ________________ (have) two rabbits, but they are now with his

sister.

14. Fill in the blanks: Do not disturb me, I _______________ (write) a letter to my friend.

15. Add – ing to the following: write - ___________________

16. Add – ing to the following: Give - ____________________

17. Add – ing to the following: Like - ____________________

18. Add – ing to the following: Dance - ___________________

19. Add – ing to the following: Take - ____________________

20. Add – ing to the following: Live - ____________________

21. Add – ing to the following: Have - ___________________

22. Add – ing to the following: Waste - _________________

23. Add – ing to the following: Run - ___________________

24. Add – ing to the following: Pat - ____________________

25. Add – ing to the following: Put - ____________________

26. Add – ing to the following: Rob - ____________________

27. Add – ing to the following: Sit - ____________________

28. Add – ing to the following: Hit - ___________________

29. Add – ing to the following: Swim - _________________

30. Add – ing to the following: Cut - ___________________

31. Rewrite the sentences using correct –ing form of the underlined verb: The girl plays in

the garden.

32. Rewrite the sentences using correct –ing form of the underlined verb: You sit in front

of me.

33. Rewrite the sentences using correct –ing form of the underlined verb: Asmitawrites a

letter.

34. Rewrite the sentences using correct –ing form of the underlined verb: The tiger sleeps

under the tree.

35. Rewrite the sentences using correct –ing form of the underlined verb: My brother

brings the money.

36. Rewrite the sentences using ‘was’ or ‘were’ with ing form: Keshavgave water to the

old woman.

37. Rewrite the sentences using ‘was’ or ‘were’ with ing form: We travelled to Mysore

by car.

38. Rewrite the sentences using ‘was’ or ‘were’ with ing form: The bird sang a sweet

song.

39. Rewrite the sentences using ‘was’ or ‘were’ with ing form: Shwetaworked very

hard.

40. Rewrite the sentences using ‘was’ or ‘were’ with ing form: Anujwalked to school.

41. Form questions using words from the bracket: (is, has, have) This horse is very old.

42. Form questions using words from the bracket: (is, has, have) Kavita has finished

eating.

43. Form questions using words from the bracket: (is, has, have) My parents have gone

out.

44. Form questions using words from the bracket: (is, has, have) Govind is angry with his

brother.

45. Form questions using words from the bracket: (do, does) The dogs sleeps in the

kennel.

46. Form questions using words from the bracket: (do, does) The postman delivers

letters to everyone.

47. Form questions using words from the bracket: (do, does) Stars shine in the sky.

48. Form questions using words from the bracket: (do, does) Meera sings in her

school choir.

49. Form questions using words from the bracket: (do, does) Dhanay eats fruit

everyday.

50. Form questions using words from the bracket: (do, does) Zaheer cheers for his

team.

51. Form questions using words from the bracket: (did) My grandparents took care of

me

52. Form questions using words from the bracket: (did) Stars shone in the sky.

53. Form questions using words from the bracket: (did) The dog slept in the kennel.

54. Form questions using words from the bracket: (did) Wendy went to Neverland with

Peter Pan.

55. Form questions using words from the bracket: (did) Ratanwrote the script for the

play.

L – 7 - Using Singular and Plural

I. Do as directed:

1. Fill in the plural forms of: day ___________________

2. Fill in the plural forms of: baby ___________________

3. Fill in the plural forms of: bush ___________________

4. Fill in the plural forms of: Watch ___________________

5. Fill in the plural forms of: tooth ____________________

6. Fill in the plural forms of: man ___________________

7. Fill in the plural forms of: child __________________

8. Fill in the plural forms of: bag ___________________

9. Fill in the plural forms of: match ___________________

10. Fill in the plural forms of: fairy ____________________

11. Fill in the plural forms of: table ___________________

12. Fill in the plural forms of: bench ____________________

13. Write the correct form of the verb:

The boy is walking up the steps.

The boys _______________ walking up the steps.

14. Write the correct form of the verb:

The bus is late again today.

The buses _____________ late again today.

15. Write the correct form of the verb:

I am your friend.

We ____________ your friends

16. Write the correct form of the verb:

She is telling lies.

They ____________ telling lies.

17. Write the correct form of the verb:

The farmer works in the field.

The farmers _______________ in the fields.

18. Write the correct form of the verb:

Maya has four brothers.

Maya and Chaya ____________ four brothers.

19. Write the correct form of the verb:

The doctor treats many patients.

The doctors _______________ many patients.

20. Write the correct form of the verb:

The girl dresses well.

Those girls ________________ well.

21. Write the correct form of the verb:

The cobbler mends shoes.

The cobblers ____________ shoes.

22. Write the correct form of the verb:

My brother goes to college.

My brothers _____________ to college.

23. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

The boy is climbing the tree.

______________________________________________________________________

24. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

I have bought the ball for my friend.

______________________________________________________________________

25. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

The student waits for the teacher.

______________________________________________________________________

26. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

She likes to talk to her mother.

______________________________________________________________________

27. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

The thief steals the jewel at night.

______________________________________________________________________

28. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

He is celebrating his birthday today.

______________________________________________________________________

29. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

The fox wanted to eat the grapes.

______________________________________________________________________

30. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

The child did not win the match.

________________________________________________________________________

31. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

The baby was crying loudly.

_________________________________________________________________________

32. Rewrite the sentence using the plural form. Remember, you have to change the noun, and

pronoun and the verb.

The man’s tooth is paining.

_________________________________________________________________________

L- 8 Adjectives

I. Do as directed: 1m

1. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: That man has black hair.

2. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: The rose is a beautiful flower.

3. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: Six boys won the trophy this year.

4. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: The old man has lost his glasses.

5. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: The first girl in the row is my sister.

6. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: I cannot climb the tall tree.

7. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: That big house belongs to my uncle.

8. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: Give me the yellow balloon.

9. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: This book has sixty pages.

10. Circle the adjectives in the sentence: My aunt gave me thick slices of cake.

11. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: The dog wagged its tail.

12. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: We splashed in the

puddles.

13. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: The car came first in the

race.

14. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: I gave balloons to

Meera.

15. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: Karan cleaned his

bedroom.

16. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: Jagan got out of the bus.

17. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: she wears shoes when

she goes to play.

18. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: Rajan has got idlis for

lunch.

19. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: The peacock spread its

feathers and danced.

20. Add and underline the adjective in the following sentences: We see clouds in the sky

when it is rainy.

21. Write the adjectives of:

22. Write the adjectives of:

23. Write the adjectives of:

24. Write the adjectives of:

25. Write the adjectives of:

26. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

Softer

27. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

Fat

28. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

dull

29. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

hardest

30. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

fastest

31. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

cooler

32. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

hot

33. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

larger

34. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

thin

35. Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

coldest

36. 31.Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

warmer

37. 32.Fill in the positive, comparative and superlative in the blanks:

Positive Comparative Superlative

greatest

38. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: America

39. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: Canada

40. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: Germany

41. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: England

42. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: France

43. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: Pakistan

44. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: Japan

45. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: Nepal

46. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: Bangladesh

47. Write the proper adjectives to the given proper noun: Australia

L – 9 - Adverbs

I. Do as directed:

1. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: The

children played __________________ (happily, quietly)

2. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: The

soldiers fought ________________ (softly, bravely)

3. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: The old

man walked ______________(quietly, slowly)

4. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: The

student spoke ______________ to the teacher. (sadly, politely)

5. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: The girl

ran _______________ to her mother. (quickly, softly )

6. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: The

singer sang ______________ (beautifully, quickly)

7. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: You have

to sit ____________ in the library. (bravely, quietly)

8. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: Father

waved _______________ when he went on a tour. (sadly, politely)

9. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: Harita

writes ______________ in her book. (neatly, bravely)

10. Complete the sentence by using a suitable adverb from the given brackets: My friend

whispered _________________in my ear. (softly, slowly)

Lesson – 10 Conjunctions

I. Do as directed: 1m

1. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: Mother was feeling cold,

____________ she took out a blanket.

2. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: Neeta tried to read the novel,

____________ the light was too dim.

3. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: To go from Mumbai to Goa,

you can fly, ______________ you can ride the ferry.

4. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: I bought some juice,

__________ we drank it together.

5. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: The restaurant was not very

nice, _____________ food was delicious.

6. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: I went to buy a DVD,

_____________ the shop didn’t have it.

7. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: Leena needed some money,

_____________ she asked her mother for it.

8. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: There are so many flies! May be

it is because of the rains, ___________ it may be because of the dirt.

9. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: Sunayna has a guitar,

_____________ she plays it really well.

10. Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction: The match was cancelled,

__________________ we came home.

11. Fill in the blank with ‘because’, ‘as’ or ‘since’: Shreejata couldn’t buy any

Christmas presents, ___________ she have any money.

12. Fill in the blank with ‘because’, ‘as’ or ‘since’: _____________ Radhika

doesn’t speak English, she can’t go to England.

13. Fill in the blank with ‘because’, ‘as’ or ‘since’: I will be late today,

____________ my car has broken down.

14. Fill in the blank with ‘because’, ‘as’ or ‘since’: I took my umbrella __________

it was raining.

15. Fill in the blank with ‘because’, ‘as’ or ‘since’: You should stay away from

bears ____________ they are dangerous.

16. Fill in the blank with ‘after’, ‘before’, ‘when’ or ‘while’: Everybody had the

pudding _____________ they finished eating the main meal.

17. Fill in the blank with ‘after’, ‘before’, ‘when’ or ‘while’: Mother packed the bags

______________ the children were taking their bath.

18. Fill in the blank with ‘after’, ‘before’, ‘when’ or ‘while’: Mix the mixture with a

spoon ____________ adding water to it.

19. Fill in the blank with ‘after’, ‘before’, ‘when’ or ‘while’: Finish your work

_______________ you go down to play.

20. Fill in the blank with ‘after’, ‘before’, ‘when’ or ‘while’: Shilpa cut the cake

___________________ she blew out the candles.

Lesson – 11 – Prepositions

I. Do as directed: 1m

1. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: I am ___________ work.

2. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: we are sitting __________ the park. It is a nice

day.

3. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: My car is parked _____________ the parking

lot.

4. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: Our house is _____________ the end of the

street.

5. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: My sister lives __________ the 8th

floor.

6. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: The books are _____________ the bag.

7. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: The books are ___________ the table

8. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: There are a lot of books __________ the

library.

9. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: I called their house, but nobody is

___________ home.

10. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: There is a beautiful picture _________ the

wall.

11. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: The cloth is __________ the floor. I have to

pick it up.

12. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: Come sit ____________ the table. It is time to

eat.

13. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: There is a lot of food__________ the

refrigerator.

14. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: The cookies are ____________ the top shelf.

15. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: The computer is __________ the table.

16. Fill in the blank with ‘in’, ‘at’ or ‘on’: The horse is __________ the stable.