1. Put into the plural:
7. A sheep gives wool.
8. This is my book.
9. I am busy today.
2. Put into the singular:
7. Oranges are good to eat.
8. Classrooms have boards.
9. Schools are large buildings.
3. Add a, an, the where necessary:
7. ... book which gave me the greatest pleasure was “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy.
8. I must buy ... new bag.
9. ... new bag which I bought yesterday is made of leather.
5. Fill in some or any, somebody or anybody, something or anything:
11. I am too tired to do … now.
12. It was impossible to see … in the darkness.
13. Could you give me … books on English History?
14. Shall I give you … more cake?
15. I wonder if she knows … of these people. She said she didn’t know … .
7. Change the following sentences according to the pattern:
Mary is taller than John.
Mary is as tall as John.
Mary is not so tall as John.
11. My pencil is ... (sharp) ... yours.
12. Your anecdote is ... (funny) ... his.
13. The weather this summer... (bad) ... the weather last summer.
14. This contract is ... (satisfactory) ... the last one.
15. Mary’s dress is ... (long) ... her sister’s.
8. Read the following sentences with the given adverb:
7. My mother goes for a walk on Sunday. (often)
8. The trams are full in the town. (usually)
9. The student on my left makes mistakes. (always)
11. Insert some, any, one, ones as required:
7. I want some oranges. Give me this big ... .
8. We have ... new shirts on sale today. Do you want to buy ... ? This green ... is very nice.
9. Don’t make ... noise; he wants to get ... sleep.