1. Read the passage and answer the following questions:
The sun peeked over the hill, casting a warm glow on the sleepy town. Birds chirped their cheerful
melodies as children rushed out to play. The park, a vibrant green carpet, beckoned with its swings,
slides, and seesaws. Laughter filled the air as friends chased each other, their faces flushed with joy.
In the distance, a small stream glistened like a silver ribbon. Children splashed in its cool waters, building
dams and watching minnows dart playfully. The scent of freshly baked bread wafted from a nearby
bakery, tempting hungry stomachs.
As the day wore on, the sun began its descent, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Families
gathered for a picnic, sharing stories and laughter under the twilight sky. The stars twinkled above, a
reminder of the vast universe and the countless wonders it held.
A group of children, their eyes sparkling with excitement, gathered around a campfire. They roasted
marshmallows; their faces lit by the dancing flames. As the fire crackled and popped, they shared spooky
stories and whispered secrets. The night air was filled with the sound of laughter and the gentle rustling
of leaves.
As the fire dwindled, the children reluctantly headed home, their hearts filled with the magic of the day.
The town settled into a peaceful slumber, the only sound the soft ticking of a grandfather clock. The
moon, a silvery orb, watched over the sleeping town, promising another day of wonder and joy.
a. What was filling the air? Explain.
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b. Describe the scenery when the sun was about to descend.
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c. What is the orb here and what is it promising?
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d. Write down 7 prepositions from the passage.
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2. Use the correct word to finish the sentences:
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a. The (tail/tale) of the fox was very interesting.
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b. The (knight/night) was brave and strong.
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c. The (principal/principle) of the school is very kind.
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d. I (would/wood) like to go to the park.
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e. Tina will (except/accept) the prize tomorrow.
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f. There was a (whole/hole) in my shoe.
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3. State whether the following are phrases or sentences:
a. Running through the park _____________________________________
b. The early bird catches the worm. ______________________________________
c. To dream the impossible dream __________________________________________
d. With a smile on her face __________________________________
e. The cat sat on the mat. __________________________________
f. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. ________________________________
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4. Use the correct contractions:
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[aren’t, shouldn't, wouldn’t, haven’t, can’t, isn’t]
a. What ______________________ you doing this weekend?
b. I ____________________believe you _____________________tried that pizza yet!
c. _______________________ not coming to the party.
d. _______________ it time to go home?
5. Form the correct compound nouns:
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a. The bus that takes you to school. _______________________________________.
b. The scenario when the sun falls. ________________________________.
c. A board that has many different keys. _______________________________.
d. A balloon with air that is very warm. ____________________________________.
e. A person being called a vegetable who is very lazy. ________________________________.
6. Identify the type of tense being used in the following sentences:
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a. The stars twinkled above. _____________________________________________
b. The scent of freshly baked bread had tempted hungry stomachs. _________________________________________
c. I will be arriving in Moscow very soon. __________________________________
d. I am home now. _____________________________________
e. I have been working for a while. ________________
7. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition (at, on, in):
a. The school play is ___________________ Monday evening.
b. She was born ________________ July 2008.
c. We always have breakfast ________________ 7:00 AM.
d. The children are playing ________________ the park.
e. There’s a book ________________ the shelf.
f. We will meet ________________ the bus stop.
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8. Write a story with the help of given hints: (5-7 sentences)
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Farmer in a village....... had a hen...... golden egg....... farmer became rich by selling golden eggs........... greedy
.......thought to get all eggs at a time... ... killed the hen..............found no eggs.
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