Question : Rewrite the following sentences inserting suitable article(s), wherever necessary:
(2012)
Answer : (i) Oranges and lemons are citrus fruits.
Ans: The orange and the lemon are citrus fruits.
(ii) Aijaz is tallest boy in class.
Ans: Aijaz is the tallest boy in the class.
(iii) She teaches at University in Indiana but I don’t know which one it is.
Ans: She teaches at the University in Indiana but I don’t know which one it is.
(iv) New teacher seems to be very strict.
Ans:The new teacher seems to be very strict.
(v) It was beautiful sight to see.
Ans: It was a beautiful sight to see.
Question : Rewrite the following sentences inserting suitable prepositions in the blank spaces:
(2012)
Answer : (i) The Minister gave away the prizes on the annual day.
(ii) Seeing the children playing brought about memories of my childhood games.
(iii) Randhir is always ready to take up any responsibility.
(iv) The members decided to deal with the problem collectively.
(v) I hope the picnic will not be called off.
Question : Rewrite the following sentences inserting suitable article(s), wherever necessary.
(2010)
Answer : (i) My grandfather has a hard life.
Ans: My grandfather has a hard life.
(ii) She hit him in stomach
Ans: She hit him in the stomach.
(iii) Queen had dinner with president.
Ans: The Queen had dinner with the president.
(iv) My friend is in hospital.
Ans: My friend is in hospital.
Question : Rewrite the following sentences inserting suitable prepositions in the blank spaces.
(2010)
Answer : (i) I am angry with her for lying.
(ii) I was redfaced at his remarks
(iii) Could you explain this ruleto me please?
(iv) People have always been kind to me.
Question : Rewrite each one of the following sentences inserting suitable articles wherever necessary
(2008)
Answer : (i) She delivered ___ lecture on Shakespeare on Friday.
Ans: a
(ii) Would you like ___ piece of cake?
Ans: a
(iii) The University has decided to impart ___ free education.
Ans: no article
(iv) Farida is ___ most talented girl in our office.
Ans: the
(v) Onkar was ___ first person to board the plane.
Ans: the
Question : Rewrite the following sentences, inserting suitable articles where necessary:
(2007)
Answer : (i) What kind of the animal is it?
(ii) He will return in an hour.
(iii) He is the richest man in our street.
(iv) Gold is not a useful metal.
(v) While there is a life there is hope.
Question : Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition/article and rewrite the completed sentences:
(2006)
Answer : (i) I told him that he could not catch a big fish __________ a small rod.
Ans: I told him that he could not catch a big fish witha small rod.
(ii) He was taken __________ task for shortage in cash balance.
Ans: He was taken to task for shortage in cash balance.
(iii) The father pulled ___________ his son for his extravagant habits.
Ans: The father pulled up his son for his extravagant habits.
(iv) He is so clever, it is difficult to see __________ his tricks.
Ans: He is so clever, it is difficult to see through his tricks.
(v) I have been invited by my friend_______ tea.
Ans: I have been invited by my friend to tea.
