Grammar Practice Test For Class 9

This grammar exercise tests a student’s ability to form grammatically correct sentences in English. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word or phrase.

Thousands of youngsters ………1…….. their eye sight by buying fashionable sunglasses ………2……. offer little or
………3…….. protection from harmful UV rays. Experts …….4…….. wearing poor-quality sunglasses could damage
eyes and ……5……. the risk of cataracts, which can cause …….6……. of sight in later life.

1. a) are risking; b) were risking; c) risking; d) risked
2. a) what; b) that; c) those; d) these
3. a) any; b) no; c) some; d) less
4. a) say; b) says; c) had said; d) have said
5. a) increases; b) increase; c) increasing; d) increased
6. a) lose; b) loss; c) losing; d) loose

Answers

Thousands of youngsters are risking their eye sight by buying fashionable sunglasses that offer little or no
protection from harmful UV rays. Experts say wearing poor-quality sunglasses could damage eyes and increase
the risk of cataracts, which can cause loss of sight in later life.