Grammar Exercises for Class 8
Prepare for your English exam by doing these grammar exercises.
Exercise 1
Active and Passive voice exercise
Rewrite the following sentences in the passive voice.
1. The cruel master locked the dog up in the kennel.
2. She shocked everyone.
3. We cannot trust him.
4. She does not remember anything.
5. We appreciate your work.
6. Who taught you to swim so confidently?
7. He has written a book on aviation.
8. Police searched the house thoroughly.
9. He handled the situation really well.
10. The government has issued a travel advisory.
Answers
1. The dog was locked up in the kennel by the cruel master.
2. Everyone was shocked by her.
3. He cannot be trusted.
4. Nothing is remembered by her.
5. Your work is appreciated by us.
6. By whom were you taught to swim so confidently?
7. A book on aviation has been written by him.
8. The house was thoroughly searched by the police.
9. The situation was handled really well by him.
10. A travel advisory has been issued by the government.
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Exercise 2
Conditional clauses exercise
Fill in the blanks to form conditional sentences.
1. If I have guests, I ……………………… elaborate meals. (cook)
2. If you …………………….. hungry, I will give you something to eat. (be)
3. If mummy ……………………. soon, we will go to the park. (arrive)
4. If you …………………….. early, you will not miss the train. (leave)
5. If she ………………………. well, she will be selected. (perform)
6. If people ……………………. their consumption of non-renewable resources, they could help to save the environment. (reduce)
7. If she ……………………. her lessons regularly, she could score higher marks. (revise)
8. If he ………………………. carefully, he would not have an accident. (drive)
9. If he ……………………….. regularly, he will regain his form. (practice)
10. If she …………………….. better English, she will get a better job. (speak)
Answers
1. will cook, 2. are, 3. arrives, 4. leave, 5. performs, 6. reduce, 7. revises, 8. drives, 9. practices, 10. speaks,
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Exercise 3
Conjunctions Exercise
Combine the pairs of sentences given below using a conjunction.
1. He was unhappy. He had failed his exams.
2. She works hard. She does not earn much.
3. She was playing video games. I was doing my homework.
4. I am free in the morning. I might go to the beach.
5. You should stop smoking. You will not get better.
6. I was not feeling well. I didn’t go to work.
7. He did not apply in time. He did not get the job.
8. I ate a sandwich. I was feeling hungry.
9. She went home. She finished her job.
Answers
1. He was unhappy because he had failed his exams.
2. Though she works hard, she does not earn much.
3. While she was playing video games, I was doing my homework.
4. If I am free in the morning, I might go to the beach.
5. Unless you stop smoking, you will not get better.
6. As / Since I was not feeling well, I didn’t go to work.
7. As / Since he had not applied in time, he did not get the job.
8. I ate a sandwich because I was feeling hungry.
9. She went home as soon as /when she finished her job.
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Conjunctions exercise for class 8
Conjunctions worksheet for class 8
Exercise 4
Prepositions Exercise
Fill in the blanks using an appropriate preposition.
1. They served drinks ……………………the terrace. (in / on / at)
2. Technology has improved our standard …………………… living. (for / of / from)
3. There is a lot of garlic ……………………. the sauce. (on / in / with)
4. I am having a lot of trouble …………………….. my neighbours now. (with / of / by)
5. You have no right to be …………………. my house. You must leave at once. (in / at / on)
6. He was rejected ……………………. his family. (from / by / of)
7. My parents disapproved ……………………… my plan. (of / from / with)
8. Who is the boy …………………… the blue shirt? (in / with / on)
9. He met …………………….. an accident yesterday. (with / from / by)
10. I spent the holidays …………………….. my family. (with / for / by)
Answers
1. on; 2. of; 3. in; 4. with; 5. in; 6. by; 7. of; 8. in; 9. with; 10. With
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Exercise 5
Finite and non-finite verbs exercise
Identify the finite and non-finite verbs in the following sentences.
1. She ran out of the room crying.
2. They spent hours discussing their problems.
3. It is important not to tell him.
4. I only want to go to bed.
5. I was annoyed by his smoking.
6. I was angry at her trying to lie to me.
7. They thanked me for waiting.
8. It is no use expecting him to be on time.
9. We stopped to get some rest.
10. People are not allowed to park their cars here.
Answers
1. finite – ran; non-finite – crying
2. finite – spent; non-finite – discussing
3. finite – is; non-finite – to tell
4. finite – want; non-finite – to go
5. finite – was annoyed; non-finite – smoking
6. finite – was; non-finite – trying, to lie
7. finite – thanked; non-finite – waiting
8. finite – is; non-finite – expecting, to be
9. finite – stopped; non-finite – to get
10. finite – are not allowed; non-finite – to park
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Exercise 6
Adjective Clauses Exercise
Complete the following sentences with suitable adjective clauses of your own.
1. She wore a frock ……………………………….
2. We live in a city ……………………………..
3. The teacher appreciated the students ……………………………………………
4. I watched the documentary ………………………………………
5. I absolutely loved the performance ………………………………………….
6. The man …………………………………………. was rushed to hospital.
7. I have great respect for people ………………………………..
8. The pasta ………………………………. is very delicious.
9. I talked to the child ……………………………….
10. I love riding the bicycle ………………………………………..
Answers
1. which was very beautiful
2. where the winters are harsh
3. who submitted the project
4. which was based on the life of Gandhiji
5. which was staged by the students
6. who was injured in the accident
7. who are always true to their word
8. that my father cooks
9. who was facing problems at school
10. which my brother gave me
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Exercise 7
Kinds of Clauses Exercise
Underline the subordinate clauses in the following sentences and mention their type – noun clause, adjective clause or adverb clause
1. She was speaking in such a low voice that I could not hear her properly.
2. I still remember the day when I got my first salary.
3. She doesn’t understand why everyone wants to criticize her.
4. The restaurant which we went to yesterday was not very good.
5. The passengers had been waiting for hours when the train arrived.
6. If you don’t understand the lesson, feel free to ask questions.
7. She said that she would not be able to come.
8. Whatever knowledge you acquire will help you in future.
9. I went to the store which was famous for selling used books at very cheap rates.
10. Until you try, you will not succeed.
Answers
1. that I could not hear her properly. (Adverb clause)
2. when I got my first salary. (Adjective clause)
3. why everyone wants to criticize her. (Noun clause)
4. which we went to yesterday (Adjective clause)
5. when the train arrived. (Adverb clause)
6. If you don’t understand the lesson, (Adverb clause)
7. that she would not be able to come. (Noun clause)
8. Whatever knowledge you acquire (Noun clause)
9. which was famous for selling used books at very cheap rates. (Adjective clause)
10. Until you try, (Adverb clause)
See Also
- Adjective Clause, Adverb Clause, Noun Clause Worksheet for Class 8
- Subordinate Clauses Worksheet for Class 8
Exercise 8
Rewrite correctly.
1. I have learnt respecting other people’s views.
2. Don’t forget turning off the lights when you go out.
3. We were not allowed swimming in the pool.
4. They stopped us from leave.
5. My parents do not let me to go out alone at night.
6. I was busy to do my project.
7. I couldn’t help to laugh.
8. She doesn’t want me going with her.
9. The beggar requested the woman give him some food.
10. I heard them to quarrel in the other room.
Answers
1. I have learnt to respect other people’s views.
2. Don’t forget to turn off the lights when you go out.
3. We were not allowed to swim in the pool.
4. They stopped us from leaving.
5. My parents do not let me go out alone at night.
6. I was busy doing my project.
7. I couldn’t help laughing.
8. She doesn’t want me to go with her.
9. The beggar requested the woman to give him some food.
10. I heard them quarreling / quarrel in the other room.
