1.

I tripped over a cat

2. some number:
idea ideas
cat cats
man men
sheep sheep
hippopotamus hippopotami

3. It was underneath that I found the treasure.

4. it was Sally that Sam saw.
5. Percy placed the penguin on the podium.
6. Kevin is keen on karate.
7. Fred is fond of Fiona.
8. Picasso’s painting of petunias is marvelous.
9. sink+ed (= sank)
think+ed (= thought)
hit+ed (= hit)

10. It is lightening outside.

11. The mayor gave the hero a reward.
12. The villain awaited his trial.
13. The king gave the hero half the kingdom.
14. The pianist performed passionately.
15. The judge looked mean.
16. Theodore thinks Larry left.
17. The sands of time.
18. The Smiths will be visiting next week.
19. There are no Einsteins in this class.
20. Peruse (examine) the index.
21. A plague of flies/ rats.
22. He embarrasses easily.
23. smoke – smoky – smokier – smokiest
stretch – stretchy – stretchier – stretchiest
friend – friendly – friendlier – friendliest

24. wb‡Pi¸‡jv More/Most BZ¨vw` w`‡q Comparative/Superlative n‡e | wb‡Pi¸‡jv fzj †`qv Av‡Q|*beautifuler
*beautifulest
*Americaner *Americanest
*fortunater *fortunatest
*edibler *ediblest
*sunkener *sunkenest
*smilinger *smilingest

24. more beautiful most beautiful

more American most American
more fortunate most fortunate
more edible most edible
more sunken most sunken
more smiling most smiling

25. erroneous (Adjective/ Noun) erroneously(Adverb)

26. He rode a fast horse.
27. He is as quick as lightning.
28. So foolish that he believed me.
29. It was debated hotly.
30. cleverer/cleverest
nicer/nicest
smarter/smartest

31. I arrived sooner than I’d expected.

32. I came the soonest that I could.
33. friendly > friendlier > friendliest
lovely > lovelier > loveliest
manly > manlier > manliest
34. He was observant of the results.
35. Mary minds her manners.
36. Mary carried out her duties, mindfully of her manners.
37. It was a regretful decision.
38. The newspapers operated independently of the government.
39. It disappeared under the bridge.
40. I haven’t seen him since we had the argument.
41. I thought about whether I should leave a note.
42. Theodore thinks (that) Linda left.
43. He may have fallen.
44. I was anxious for him to see me.
45. I think that he may leave.
46. I think that he left.
47. I was anxious for him to leave.
48. There appeared many djinn.
49. He may have been shopping.
50. The disposal of the evidence was done minutely (meticulously/ delicately/ carefully.).
51. The policeman was hit by Peter.
52. Peter considers Mary beautiful.
53. They treated their guests kindly during their stay.
54. They wondered what to do.
55. Geoff jeopardized (fÛzj Kiv) the expedition.
56. This is the mouse that ate the malt (gë GKwU cvbxq/ Beverage Gi cvDWvi).
57. A sentence can be made up of words and sentences.
58. Prudence (carefulness) pestered (annoyed) Dennis. Prudence pestered Dennis.
59. Little = not much (hardly any). Thus, the adjective little has a negative meaning.Example: There is little
hope of his recovery. (i.e., he is not likely to recover)
60. A little = Some though not much. ‘A little’ has a positive meaning.Example: There is a little hope of his
recovery. (i.e., he may possibly recover)
61. The little = not much, but all there is.Example: There is the little hope of his recovery. (I.e., no doubt in his
recovery)
62. She said little about her trip.
63. Little help was provided by the company.

64. 1) I have little money . = I have no money at all.

Note: ‘little’ means hardly any, practically nil. It has a negative meaning.
65. 2) I have a little money. = I have some money.
Note:’a little’ means’ some’ , but not much. It has a positive meaning.
66. 3) I offered the little money I had with me to a temple. .
Note: ‘the little’ means ‘ the small quantity available ‘
67. I have a few [=some/a small number of] friends.
68. I have few friends. [=I do not have many friends]
69. She is a real good swimmer.
70. The new student speaks badly.
71. After she returned from the three-week vacation, she looked very good.
72. On arriving at the train station, Jay was greeted by his friends, who immediately took him to his
speaking engagement in Springfield.
73. Patty ate macaroons, drank soda and was dancing the tango.
74. All business students should learn word processing, accounting, and computer programming.
75. He likes to swim, sail, and dance.
76. On the morning of his fourth birthday, Johnny was giggly, energetic and very eager for the party to begin.
77. Those who exercise in addition to maintaining a healthy diet are likely to be in better health than those who
maintain a healthy diet but don't exercise.

78. If one decides to break the law, one must be willing to take responsibility for any repercussions.

79. If you decide to break the law, you must be willing to take responsibility for any repercussions.
80. How could she blame you and him for the accident?
81. She was better suited for the job.
82. The dinner was eaten by John and me.
83. Who did Kate marry?
84. I don't know whom Kate married.
85. Whom should I talk to about labeling food in the refrigerator?
86. Who do you believe?
87. She's better than I (am). (not me)
88. Luis and I are not coming.
89. Me and Luis aren't coming.
90. You and I are so similar.
91. Rabindranath’s stories often have surprising endings.
92. Just now he has had his breakfast
93. It has been raining for three days
94. It has been raining sine last monday.
95. It is many days since I saw you last.
96. It was many days since I had seen you last.
97. He died of cholera.
98. He died of injury.
99. He died of heart attack.
100. He died in a car crash.
101. He died from overeating.
102. He died for his country.
103. One should have one's teeth checked every six months.
104. After he had finished his performance, he went to the party.
105. If the cyclist wins the race, it will represent an extraordinary comeback from his earlier cancer.
106. I had been walking
107. The view from this apartment is not nearly as spectacular as the one from that mountain lodge.
108. Shakespeare's plays are different from those of any other playwrights of his era because they exhibit an
exceptional mastery of verse.
109. I will phone you when I get the news.
110. They asked me what I have taken.
111. When I get money I will buy a dictionary.
112. Before my father constructed a house on the plot, paddy was grown here.
113. I had been thinking before he was finally able to finish the limerick.
114. By 2020 I will have worked for 10 years for this company.
115. We shall have finished the work before he somes.
116. The patient had died before the doctor came.
117. When the water freezes it turns into ice.
118. We haven’t had any problem.
119. We have not havd any holiday since the beginning of the year,
120. Stay where you are until help arrives.
121. I had completed the work by the time he began to write the report.
122. I insisted that you take it easy.
123. I suggested that he go slow this time.
124. We shall have reach the station before the train leaves.
125. I waited until the plane took off.
126. Hakim had been looking for a roommate before he was finally successful.
127. Selim is absent because he has cold.
128. Have you finished the work yet?
129. I wish I were yours.
130. I don’t mind helping the poor.
131. I am looking forward to seeing you.
132. The guest came with a view to killing the host.
133. He ran lest he should miss the train.
134. Keep watch on the bag lest the thief should steal it.
135. No sooner had we reached the station than the train left.
136. Hardly had the rain stopped before/when we went inside.
137. Scarcely had we reached when the ship left.
138. He did not let me play the guitar.
139. I heard the boy crying.
140. I heard he boy cry for food.
141. I got my computer repaired.
142. Where did Maya had her hair cut?
143. I am used to hard working. (not “had work”)
144. He talks as if he knew everything.
145. I was stopped from going there.
146. Many years have passed since I met my friend.
147. It is high time you gave up smoking.
148. I cannot make the child listen.
149. Knowing that you are successful makes me happy.
150. Slow and steady wins the race.
151. Two and two make four.
152. Either Rana or I am wrong.
153. Neither of them has done it.
154. Either of them was present.
155. The Arabian Nighs is still a great favorite.
156. A lot of money was spent.
157. Ten miles is a long way.
158. The number of people was very high.
159. Many people were present.
160. The mob has dispersed.
161. You are the man who has always troubled me.
162. Many a man has tried to find out the secret.
163. Men usually want to have their own ways.
164. It is you who are to blame.
165. They as well as he is wrong. (Kv‡Qi Subject Gi Abymvix)
166. Water boils if you heat it to 100 degree centigrade.
 167. If he want to play the violin, I will play the piano.
168. Give her a telephone number in case she gets lost.
169. If I had known I would have gone.
170. If I knew I would go.
171. I would never have gone if I had been informed.

Subject Verb Agreement

1. The flock of birds is flying south for the winter.
2. Each actor and actress has a line in the play.
3. The group agrees that new curtains would improve the space.
4. The jury agrees that the man was innocent.
(Collective nouns : herd, senate, class, crowd, board, squad me Singular form G n‡e)
5. The old group have gone their separate ways. (different KvR Ki‡j plural n‡e)
6. The class are debating amongst themselves.
7. The class is united in their approach.
8. The class members are united in their approach.
9. The team are all travelling separately.
10. All of the cupcake cream/batter is poured into a greased pan.
11. All of the cupcakes are topped with cream cheese frosting.
The indefinite pronouns all, any, more, most, none, most, some, half and part can be either
singular or plural, depending on whether the word they refer to is singular or plural.

12. Each of us has enormous potential to succeed in life.

13. Both of us have enormous potential to succeed in life.
14. Is success measured by people’s wealth or their happiness?
15. Are wealth and happiness the same thing?
16. Here are my car keys .
17. Economics is a field of study.
18. My pants/trousers require tailoring.
19. Neither the principal nor the teachers like the new budget cuts. (Kv‡Qi Subject Gi Abymvix)
20. Either her brothers or Tammy waters the front lawn every day. (Kv‡Qi Subject Gi Abymvix)
21. Not Bob but his brothers walk to the store.
22. Not Bob but his brother walks to the store
23. My collection of silver spoons and tea sets often impresses others.
24. However, there are more luxurious accommodations in this hotel.
25. Here are several ideas.
26. The pole and bait you need for fishing are already on the dock.
27. Mr. Khan along with his followers march the stadium.
28. Frank, accompanied by his students, was at the studio.
29. The child, together with his grandmother and his parents, is going to the beach.
30. The whole family , including their talking dog, sits down to dinner.
31. The children accompanied by their teacher go to school.
32. My family with all my crazy cousins always walks to the store.
33. The colors of the rainbow are beautiful.
34. There is a problem with the balance sheet.
35. Here are the papers you requested.
36. The dog, who is chewing on my jeans, is usually very good.
37. Red beans and rice is my mom's favorite dish. (GKUvB e¯‘ /`ªe¨)
38. No smoking or drinking is allowed.
39. Every man and woman is required to check in.
40. Jessica or Christian is to blame for the accident.
41. All of the chicken is gone. All of the chickens are gone.
42. Four quarts of oil was required to get the car running.
43. To walk and to chew gum require great skill. (“To” infinitive w`‡q `ywU kã _vK‡j Ges “And”
w`‡q Avjv`v Kiv _vK‡j verb always plural )
44. Everybody who signed up for the snowboarding trip was taking lessons
45. Everyone on the team supports the coach.

The indefinite pronouns all, anybody, either, neither, one, anyone, everybody, nobody,
somebody, anything, everyone, no one, someone, each, everything, nothing, something, can
be only singular.

46. Some of our luggage was lost.

47. None of his advice makes sense.
48. There are surprisingly few children in our neighbourhood.
49. There is surprisingly one child in our neighbourhood.
50. There were a social worker and a crew of twenty volunteers at the scene of the accident.
51. Statistics is among the most difficult courses in our program.
52. Statistics have shown an increase in the number of tertiary graduates over the past decade
53. Civics is an important subject in school.
54. The economics of podcasting are delicately balanced.
55. Square toiletries produces cosmetics.
56. Your friendship over the years and your support have meant a great deal to us.
57. Hamilton Family Center , having shelters all over Dhaka offers a wide variety of services.
58. The chances of your being promoted are excellent.
59. Discovered in the soil of our city garden was a button.
60. Every day the smoke fill the passage.
61. Some of the students are gone.
62. Some of the cake is gone.
63. The mother duck and all of her ducklings walk to the store.
64. Ten pounds of chocolate is too much to eat at once.
65. Thirteen feet of kite string tangles very easily.
66. There are my sweaters.
67. The biggest problem we face is all the squirrels that have rabies around here.There are my
sweaters.
68. Running with ducks is my favorite sport.
69. Everyone has his or her own way of thinking.
70. The girl and the boy go to the park.
71. One of the parrots talks in its sleep.
72. Sarah has $1,000 , which is a lot of money.
73. U.S. dollars are the official currency of El Salvador.
74. These jeans are cheap and comfortable.
75. The treaty between the two countries was ratified last year.
76. Market predictions for the coming financial year indicate a possible downturn in exp ort
growth.
77. Computer programming software developed in partnership with environmental scientists
enables researchers to study the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.
78. The benefits of bilingual education take several generations to become obvious.
79. The economic policies of the third Labour government, particularly in relation to welfare
spending, have had a major impact on New Zealand’s social development.
80. Do your sisters or your girlfriend want any pizza?
81. His mastery of several sports and the social graces makes him a sought-after prom date.
82. A majority of the shareholders wants the merger.
83. The team are always fighting amongst themselves.
84. Ted, John and I are going.
85. Either of us is capable of doing the task.
86. Neither of the rose gardens is as pretty as last autumn.
87. There are many reasons why I can't help you.
88. Some of you will have to bring your own beer.
89. It must have been he/she who called. (not “his /her” )