English vocabulary exercise
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word. 1. At that ………………, he decided to proceed with his original plans. (juncture / junction) 2. We ……………. the old TV set and bought a new...
Author: Manjusha Nambiar
Vocabulary exercise for class 10
Complete the following sentences. 1. He now occupies a …………….. position. (lucrative / ludicrous) 2. When accused of lying, she blushed in ………………… (humility / humiliation) 3. He thanked them for their help with...
Idioms – G
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions formed around words beginning with G. Blow the gaff To blow the gaff is to reveal a secret or plot. Play to the gallery To play to...
Idioms – F
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions formed around words beginning with F. Pull a fast one To pull a fast one is to try to gain an unfair advantage. Live off the fat...
Sentence completion
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase. 1. I haven’t got ……………… money as I thought. a) as much b) as c) as many 2. I gave him ………………… as he...
Simple present and present continuous tense worksheet
Complete the following sentences. 1. I ………………. this colour. a) like b) am liking 2. I called her because I …………….. to talk. a) was needing b) needed 3. I ……………….. the manager in...
Idioms – B
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions built around words beginning with letter B. Be left holding the baby When you are left holding the baby you are given a responsibility that you do...
Idioms – A
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions built around words beginning with A. Take someone aback To take someone aback is to shock or surprise them. He looked taken aback. Abandon yourself to To...
Formation of opposites by adding the prefixes un and dis
The prefixes dis- and un- can be added to words to form their opposites. Easy x uneasy Expected x unexpected Tidy x untidy Comfortable x uncomfortable Happy x unhappy Necessary x unnecessary Ripe x...
Idioms – C
Here are some idiomatic expressions formed around words beginning with letter C. Castles in the air Dreams or plans that will never be achieved The cat’s whiskers This is an informal expression used to...