ISC grammar exercise-practice paper-ICSE Class 10 verbs-transformations-tenses-preposition-phrasal verbs

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

1. She ___________ (run) every morning to stay fit.
2. The cat ___________ (purr) contentedly on the windowsill.
3. We ___________ (study) hard for the upcoming exam.
4. The sun ___________ (shine) brightly in the sky.
5. They ___________ (play) soccer at the park every Saturday.
6. He ___________ (cook) a delicious dinner for us.
7. The flowers ___________ (bloom) beautifully in the garden.
8. She ___________ (paint) a stunning landscape on the canvas.
9. The baby ___________ (sleep) peacefully in the crib.
10. They ___________ (dance) to the rhythm of the music.
11. I ___________ (read) an interesting book last night.
12. The birds ___________ (chirp) cheerfully in the trees.
13. The students ___________ (listen) attentively to the teacher.
14. We ___________ (travel) to different countries during the holidays.
15. The clock ___________ (tick) loudly in the living room.
16. He ___________ (write) a heartfelt letter to his best friend.
17. The athletes ___________ (train) hard for the upcoming competition.
18. She ___________ (swim) gracefully in the pool.
19. The wind ___________ (blow) fiercely during the storm.
20. They ___________ (laugh) at the funny jokes.
21. The chef ___________ (prepare) a gourmet meal for the guests.
22. We ___________ (plant) flowers in the backyard.
23. The car ___________ (accelerate) quickly on the highway.
24. She ___________ (recite) a beautiful poem at the event.
25. The children ___________ (play) with their toys in the room.
26. He ___________ (fix) the broken bicycle.
27. The rain ___________ (fall) gently on the rooftops.
28. We ___________ (celebrate) his birthday with a surprise party.
29. The waves ___________ (crash) against the shore.
30. She ___________ (draw) a stunning portrait of her friend.
31. The firefighters ___________ (rescue) the people from the burning building.
32. They ___________ (argue) about the best solution to the problem.
33. The computer ___________ (process) the data quickly.
34. He ___________ (invent) a new gadget that helps people.
35. The dog ___________ (fetch) the ball in the park.
36. She ___________ (teach) English to foreign students.
37. The moon ___________ (shine) brightly in the night sky.
38. They ___________ (explore) the ancient ruins during their vacation.
39. The baby ___________ (crawl) across the living room.
40. He ___________ (perform) a magic trick at the party.
41. The flowers ___________ (release) a sweet fragrance.
42. We ___________ (watch) a thrilling movie last night.
43. The birds ___________ (migrate) to warmer regions in winter.
44. She ___________ (bake) delicious cookies for the school fundraiser.
45. The plane ___________ (land) smoothly at the airport.
46. They ___________ (build) a new house in the neighborhood.
47. He ___________ (sing) a beautiful song at the talent show.
48. The kids ___________ (play) hide-and-seek in the backyard.
49. She ___________ (design) a stunning dress for the fashion show.
50. The train ___________ (arrive) at the station on time.

Type 2-Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs:

A Day in the Park

One sunny morning, Sarah and her friends decided to visit the local park. They ___________ (run) excitedly towards the playground, where they ___________ (play) on the swings and slides. Meanwhile, Sarah’s little sister, Emma, ___________ (purr) happily as she petted a friendly stray cat that ___________ (sleep) under a tree.

After some time, the group ___________ (study) the park map to plan their next activity. They ___________ (choose) to take a nature walk along the winding trails, where they ___________ (observe) colorful flowers ___________ (bloom) along the path. The birds ___________ (chirp) merrily, and the sun ___________ (shine) brightly overhead.

During their walk, they ___________ (come) across a pond where children ___________ (dance) to the rhythm of a lively music performance. The musicians ___________ (play) various instruments, and the audience ___________ (laugh) and cheer. Sarah noticed a talented artist ___________ (paint) a stunning landscape near the pond.

As the day progressed, the group ___________ (travel) to different areas of the park. Some ___________ (swim) in the pool, while others ___________ (play) soccer at the open field. Sarah ___________ (read) a fascinating book under a shaded tree, while her brother ___________ (fix) a broken bicycle nearby.

In the afternoon, dark clouds ___________ (gather) in the sky, and the wind ___________ (blow) fiercely. They ___________ (listen) to the weather forecast on their phones, which predicted an approaching storm. Worried about the rain, they ___________ (celebrate) their friend’s birthday with a surprise party at a sheltered pavilion.

Thankfully, the rain ___________ (hold) off until evening, and the group ___________ (gather) around a bonfire to roast marshmallows and share stories. They ___________ (argue) playfully about the best ghost tale, and Sarah ___________ (recite) a beautiful poem she had recently written.

As the night ___________ (fall), everyone ___________ (make) their way home, promising to meet again at the park soon. They ___________ (wave) goodbye, and the park ___________ (return) to its peaceful state. Sarah ___________ (walk) home with a smile on her face, grateful for the wonderful day spent with her friends.

Type 3-Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs:

A Trip to the Beach

Last weekend, my family and I decided to go on a trip to the beach. We ______(1. pack) our bags and __________(2. leave) early in the morning. The sun ________(3. shine) brightly, and the weather __________(4. look) perfect for a day by the sea.

As soon as we ________(5. arrive) at the beach, we _______(6. rush) to set up our umbrella and beach chairs. The waves _________(7. crash) on the shore, and the seagulls ____________(8. fly) overhead, searching for food.

My younger sister __________(9. build) an impressive sandcastle, while my brother _________(10. swim) in the ocean. I _________(11. lie) on the beach towel, enjoying the warm sun on my skin.

Later in the day, we all _________(12. take) a long walk along the shoreline, collecting seashells. The water _______(13. feel) refreshing as we ___________(14. wade) in the shallows.

For lunch, we _______(15. have) a delightful picnic on the beach. Mom ________(16. prepare) sandwiches, while dad __________(17. grill) burgers and hotdogs. The food _______(18. taste) even better with the ocean view.

After lunch, my cousins ________(19. suggest) playing beach volleyball. We all _________(20. join) the game, and it _________(21. turn) out to be a lot of fun.

As the day _________(22. progress), the sun _________(23. begin) to set. The sky ___________(24. turn) into a beautiful canvas of colors – orange, pink, and purple.

Before heading back home, we __________(25. take) a moment to watch the sunset. It _________(26. feel) like a magical end to a perfect day.

Tired but happy, we _________(27. gather) our belongings and _________(28. start) our journey back. I _________(29. look) back at the beach, feeling grateful for the wonderful memories.

On the drive home, we _____(30. sing) songs together and __________(31. talk) about the day’s adventures. I ___________(32. feel) lucky to have such a loving family.

Finally, we ____________(33. arrive) back home, and everyone __________(34. feel) a little sad that the day _________(35. end). But we ______________(36. know) that we’ll cherish these memories forever.

As I _____________(37. lay) in bed that night, I __________(38. think) about the sound of the waves and the feel of the sand beneath my feet. I ____________(39. drift) off to sleep with a smile on my face.

ANSWERS:

TYPE 1:

1. She runs every morning to stay fit.
2. The cat purrs contentedly on the windowsill.
3. We study hard for the upcoming exam.
4. The sun shines brightly in the sky.
5. They play soccer at the park every Saturday.
6. He cooks a delicious dinner for us.
7. The flowers bloom beautifully in the garden.
8. She paints a stunning landscape on the canvas.
9. The baby sleeps peacefully in the crib.
10. They dance to the rhythm of the music.
11. I read an interesting book last night.
12. The birds chirp cheerfully in the trees.
13. The students listen attentively to the teacher.
14. We travel to different countries during the holidays.
15. The clock ticks loudly in the living room.
16. He writes a heartfelt letter to his best friend.
17. The athletes train hard for the upcoming competition.
18. She swims gracefully in the pool.
19. The wind blows fiercely during the storm.
20. They laugh at the funny jokes.
21. The chef prepares a gourmet meal for the guests.
22. We plant flowers in the backyard.
23. The car accelerates quickly on the highway.
24. She recites a beautiful poem at the event.
25. The children play with their toys in the room.
26. He fixes the broken bicycle.
27. The rain falls gently on the rooftops.
28. We celebrate his birthday with a surprise party.
29. The waves crash against the shore.
30. She draws a stunning portrait of her friend.
31. The firefighters rescue the people from the burning building.
32. They argue about the best solution to the problem.
33. The computer processes the data quickly.
34. He invents a new gadget that helps people.
35. The dog fetches the ball in the park.
36. She teaches English to foreign students.
37. The moon shines brightly in the night sky.
38. They explore the ancient ruins during their vacation.
39. The baby crawls across the living room.
40. He performs a magic trick at the party.
41. The flowers release a sweet fragrance.
42. We watched a thrilling movie last night.
43. The birds migrate to warmer regions in winter.
44. She baked delicious cookies for the school fundraiser.
45. The plane landed smoothly at the airport.
46. They built a new house in the neighborhood.
47. He sings a beautiful song at the talent show.
48. The kids played hide-and-seek in the backyard.
49. She designed a stunning dress for the fashion show.
50. The train arrived at the station on time.

TYPE 2:

A Day in the Park

One sunny morning, Sarah and her friends decided to visit the local park. They ran excitedly towards the playground, where they played on the swings and slides. Meanwhile, Sarah’s little sister, Emma, purred happily as she petted a friendly stray cat that slept under a tree.

After some time, the group studied the park map to plan their next activity. They chose to take a nature walk along the winding trails, where they observed colorful flowers blooming along the path. The birds chirped merrily, and the sun shone brightly overhead.

During their walk, they came across a pond where children danced to the rhythm of a lively music performance. The musicians played various instruments, and the audience laughed and cheered. Sarah noticed a talented artist painting a stunning landscape near the pond.

As the day progressed, the group traveled to different areas of the park. Some swam in the pool, while others played soccer at the open field. Sarah read a fascinating book under a shaded tree, while her brother fixed a broken bicycle nearby.

In the afternoon, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and the wind blew fiercely. They listened to the weather forecast on their phones, which predicted an approaching storm. Worried about the rain, they celebrated their friend’s birthday with a surprise party at a sheltered pavilion.

Thankfully, the rain held off until evening, and the group gathered around a bonfire to roast marshmallows and share stories. They argued playfully about the best ghost tale, and Sarah recited a beautiful poem she had recently written.

As the night fell, everyone made their way home, promising to meet again at the park soon. They waved goodbye, and the park returned to its peaceful state. Sarah walked home with a smile on her face, grateful for the wonderful day spent with her friends.

TYPE 3:

A Trip to the Beach

Last weekend, my family and I decided to go on a trip to the beach. We (1. packed) our bags and (2. left) early in the morning. The sun (3. shone) brightly, and the weather (4. looked) perfect for a day by the sea.

As soon as we (5. arrived) at the beach, we (6. rushed) to set up our umbrella and beach chairs. The waves (7. crashed) on the shore, and the seagulls (8. flew) overhead, searching for food.

My younger sister (9. built) an impressive sandcastle, while my brother (10. swam) in the ocean. I (11. lay) on the beach towel, enjoying the warm sun on my skin.

Later in the day, we all (12. took) a long walk along the shoreline, collecting seashells. The water (13. felt) refreshing as we (14. waded) in the shallows.

For lunch, we (15. had) a delightful picnic on the beach. Mom (16. prepared) sandwiches, while dad (17. grilled) burgers and hotdogs. The food (18. tasted) even better with the ocean view.

After lunch, my cousins (19. suggested) playing beach volleyball. We all (20. joined) the game, and it (21. turned) out to be a lot of fun.

As the day (22. progressed), the sun (23. began) to set. The sky (24. turned) into a beautiful canvas of colors – orange, pink, and purple.

Before heading back home, we (25. took) a moment to watch the sunset. It (26. felt) like a magical end to a perfect day.

Tired but happy, we (27. gathered) our belongings and (28. started) our journey back. I (29. looked) back at the beach, feeling grateful for the wonderful memories.

On the drive home, we (30. sang) songs together and (31. talked) about the day’s adventures. I (32. felt) lucky to have such a loving family.

Finally, we (33. arrived) back home, and everyone (34. felt) a little sad that the day (35. ended). But we (36. knew) that we’ll cherish these memories forever.

As I (37. lay) in bed that night, I (38. thought) about the sound of the waves and the feel of the sand beneath my feet. I (39. drifted) off to sleep with a smile on my face.