Integrated Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the bracket.

a.) The world ________________so rapidly that we can hardly keep up. (change)
b.) Life is ________very complicated. (be)
c.) There _________ both men and women at the meeting. (be)
d.) Indians _____________ very friendly. (be)
e.) Our team ____________ very well. (play)
f.) Sunbathing __________my favorite form of exercise. (be)
g.) The twins and their parents _______________ together. (travel)
h.) Everybody _______________to take tests. (hate)
i.) I ________________ (eat) eggs every day.
j.) Dragonflies ________________________ (fly) together.
k.) My brother _______________________ (read) many books.
l.) The painter _____________________ (paint) a portrait.
m.) A tiger ________________ (roar) so loud!
n.) He ________________ (wash) 100 dirty dishes in an hour.

2.Identify the kind of sentences. Look at the underlined nouns. State their kind, number
and gender. Pick out the adjectives, too.

a) My mom was an excellent cook.

b) Do you know where the knives are kept?
c) What a beautiful painting this is!
d) Get me a glass of water as fast as possible.
e) Sherry always does her work on time.
f) The number of girls in our school has increased.
g) What an exciting match it was!
h) The piles of notebooks kept on the tables were all unchecked.
i) The horses were in the fields while the master was sleeping in the stable.

3.Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences meaningfully.

a) I have _____ brown dog.

b) She rushed _______ the door as the bell was ringing continuously.
c) ________ veggies are good for health.
d) Everyone _________ chocolates.
e) ________ love pizza ________ my sister loves pasta.
f) This exercise is ___________ than the one we did last time.
g) The _______ _________ bottle fell on the floor with a loud thud and everyone
_____________ shocked.
h) __________ you do your work on time, ________ will tell you a story.
i) My dad _______ a banker.
j) Someone __________ taken my _____________.
k) My mom couldn‘t open the _______ of the jar as it was closed ___________.
l) During the freedom struggle, many ________ were put in _______ prison.
m) _______ you know where my _____________?

4. Now try to tell the part of speech of the words you just filled in Question 3 .

5. Identify the Kind of Sentence and Insert Suitable Articles

For each sentence, identify whether it is a declarative, interrogative, imperative, or

exclamatory sentence. Then, fill in the blanks with the correct article (a, an, the, or
leave blank if no article is needed).

a) She bought __________ beautiful dress for the party.

b) Do you have _________ extra pen I can borrow?
c) Please close __________ door quietly.
d) What _____________ amazing performance that was!
e) He is _______________ oldest member of the club.
f) Is there ____________ orange in the fridge?
g) Take ______________ umbrella with you in case it rains.
h) Wow! That is ___________ huge cake!
i) She is reading ____________ interesting book about space.
j) Can you see ____________ stars in the sky tonight?
k) Finish ______________your homework before you go out to play.
l) Oh no! ___________ cat is stuck in the tree!
m) There is _________________ bird building a nest in our garden.
n) Why did you choose _____________ this movie for the class trip?
o) Feed _____________ dog before you leave the house.

6. Rewrite the sentences by changing the verbs where needed.

a) The teacher write on the blackboard.
b) The flower smell good.
c) Grandfather and dad visit us during winter break.
d) My mother cook and my sisters bakes well.
e) We goes to school at eight o'clock.
f) He like raspberries.
 g) They repairs the car in the garage.
h) The child play with his toys every day.
i) The cats chases the mouse around the house.
j) She do her homework before dinner.
k) We enjoys the music at the concert.
l) He fix the broken chair in the living room.
m) They sings loudly in the choir.
n) The book lay on the table.
o) My friends brings snacks to the party.

7. Read the following passage, identify the errors and correct them.

My younger brother, Ethan, was learning to ride a skateboard last week. Despite several
attempts, he couldn't quite master it. Suddenly, I heard a loud crash and rushed to see what had
occurred. I saw that he was sprawled on the ground, his skateboard lying a few feet away. I
quickly helped him up and brought him home. He was crying loudly, tears streaming down his
face. I hurried into the house and fetched the first aid kit. After cleaning his cuts, I applied
antiseptic to them. Ethan had scrapes on his elbows and knees, which looked quite painful. To
cheer him up, I took him to the local bakery and bought him a large cookie. Seeing his favorite
treat, he immediately stopped crying and smiled. Within a few days, his wounds healed, and he
went back outside to play.

However, the experience left him more cautious. He insisted on wearing extra protective gear the
next time. Surprisingly, Ethan's persistence paid off, and he finally managed to ride without
falling. Watching him, I felt a mix of pride and relief. It was a reminder that perseverance often
leads to success, even after a painful setback.

Reading Comprehension

Passage 1

Life often presents us with challenges that seem insurmountable. Sarah, a sixth-grade student,
experienced this when she struggled in her math class. Despite her initial despair, she
remembered her grandmother’s words: “Every cloud has a silver lining.” Motivated by this
belief, Sarah decided to tackle her difficulties head-on. Sarah approached her math problems
with renewed determination. She dedicated extra time each evening to practice, sought help from
her teacher, and collaborated with friends who were excelling in math. Slowly but surely, her
understanding improved. Sarah's persistence was paying off, and her grades began to reflect her
hard work.

During the school’s end-of-year awards ceremony, Sarah was astonished when her name was
called for the "Remarkable Improvement Award".The principal praised her dedication and
passion for overcoming obstacles. Sarah’s heart swelled with pride, realizing that her hard work
had led to this moment of recognition.

This experience taught Sarah that perseverance and a positive mindset could turn challenges into
opportunities. She understood that setbacks are a part of life, but they can be overcome with
dedication and passion. Sarah’s journey epitomizes the adage, "Every cloud has a silver lining,"
and serves as an inspiration to her peers.

1. Main Idea:What is the main idea of the passage?

a) Sarah decided to give up on math.
b) Sarah's perseverance and hard work led to her success in math.
c) Sarah's teacher helped her improve her math grades.
d) Sarah won an award for being the best student in math.

2. Supporting Details: How did Sarah improve her math skills?

a) By practicing more each evening.
b) By giving up and focusing on other subjects.
c) By not attending math classes.
d) By ignoring her homework.

3. Contextual Vocabulary: What does the word "insurmountable" mean as used in the
passage?
a) Easy to handle
b) Impossible to overcome
c) Boring and tedious
d) Interesting and engaging

4. Vocabulary Based: What does the word "perseverance" mean in the context of the
passage?
a) Giving up easily
b) Continuously trying despite difficulties
c) Avoiding challenges
d) Being indifferent

5. Personal Experience: Can you think of a time when you faced a difficult challenge but
overcame it through hard work and dedication? Describe your experience and how it
relates to Sarah's story.
Passage 2

The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. Spanning 5.5 million
square kilometers, it is the largest tropical rainforest, located in South America across nine
countries, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Known as the "lungs of the Earth," the Amazon
produces about 20% of the world's oxygen and is a treasure trove of biodiversity, hosting one in
ten known species on the planet.
This lush paradise is home to countless species, including the majestic jaguar, the slow-moving
sloth, and the vibrant macaw. The Amazon River, the world's second-longest river, nourishes the
rainforest and supports unique aquatic life such as the pink river dolphin and piranha.

Despite its immense value, the Amazon faces significant threats from deforestation for
agriculture, logging, and mining, leading to habitat destruction and accelerated climate change.

Conservation efforts are critical to protect the Amazon. Organizations are working to establish
protected areas and promote sustainable practices, including reforestation projects and education
programs for local communities.

By learning about and supporting these conservation efforts, we can help preserve this invaluable
ecosystem for future generations. The survival of the Amazon is a global imperative, essential
for maintaining biodiversity and regulating the climate.

Answer the following questions.

Identifying main idea:

1. What is the central topic of the passage about the Amazon Rainforest?
2. Why is the Amazon Rainforest described as a “treasure trove of biodiversity”?

Recognizing supporting details:

1. According to the passage, what role does the Amazon Rainforest play in producing oxygen?
2. How does the Amazon River contribute to the ecosystem of the rainforest?

Connecting text to personal experience:

1. Can you think of any ways that your local ecosystem is similar to or different from the
Amazon Rainforest?
2. How might the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest affect people and wildlife around the
world?

Vocabulary questions:
1. Explain the meaning of the phrase “lungs of the Earth” as it relates to the Amazon Rainforest.
2. Can you define the word “rampant” as it is used in the passage?
Which among the above mentioned questions you found difficult to answer and easy to
answer? Why?