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THE SENTENCE — TEST PAPER SET 3
Class VII English Grammar — Advanced Level
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory (except Bonus).
2. Section A: 6 × 1 = 6 marks
3. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 marks
4. Section C: 4 × 3 = 12 marks
5. Section D: 2 × 5 = 10 marks
6. Bonus: 1 × 2 = 2 marks
7. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory (except Bonus).
2. Section A: 6 × 1 = 6 marks
3. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10 marks
4. Section C: 4 × 3 = 12 marks
5. Section D: 2 × 5 = 10 marks
6. Bonus: 1 × 2 = 2 marks
7. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — MCQ / One-Word (1 Mark Each) [6 × 1 = 6]
Q1.1
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
(a) The river flows silently. (b) Ravi studied hard, yet he failed the test. (c) When it rained, we stayed inside. (d) Shut the door.
(a) The river flows silently. (b) Ravi studied hard, yet he failed the test. (c) When it rained, we stayed inside. (d) Shut the door.
Q2.1
Identify the type of sentence according to structure: Although Meera practised daily, she could not win the singing competition.
Q3.1
True or False: A simple sentence can have more than one subject.
Q4.1
The sentence “Sit down and open your books” is which type according to function?
(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory
(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory
Q5.1
What is the subject in this sentence? Behind the old library stood a magnificent banyan tree.
Q6.1
A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called a ___ sentence.
Section B — Short Answer (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q7.2
Identify the sentence type (simple, compound, or complex) and give a reason:
The shopkeeper closed his store because it was getting dark.
The shopkeeper closed his store because it was getting dark.
Q8.2
Combine using a suitable conjunction to form a compound sentence:
Neha wanted to buy the book. She did not have enough money.
Neha wanted to buy the book. She did not have enough money.
Q9.2
Convert into a simple sentence:
When the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.
When the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.
Q10.2
Identify the subject and predicate in this inverted sentence:
Down the narrow lane ran the frightened cat.
Down the narrow lane ran the frightened cat.
Q11.2
Convert this assertive sentence into both interrogative and exclamatory forms:
The Ganges is a sacred river.
The Ganges is a sacred river.
Section C — Application (3 Marks Each) [4 × 3 = 12]
Q12.3
Classify each sentence by structure (simple / compound / complex):
(a) The train left the platform on time.
(b) I will wait here until you return.
(c) She likes tea but he prefers coffee.
(a) The train left the platform on time.
(b) I will wait here until you return.
(c) She likes tea but he prefers coffee.
Q13.3
Rewrite as directed:
(a) Simple to Compound: Being tired, Amit went to bed early.
(b) Compound to Complex: Work hard or you will fail.
(c) Complex to Simple: The boy who is wearing a red shirt is my cousin.
(a) Simple to Compound: Being tired, Amit went to bed early.
(b) Compound to Complex: Work hard or you will fail.
(c) Complex to Simple: The boy who is wearing a red shirt is my cousin.
Q14.3
Read the paragraph and identify the sentence types by function (assertive, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory):
(i) Our school organised a cleanliness drive last week. (ii) How enthusiastic the students were! (iii) Have you ever participated in such an event? (iv) Join us next time for a better neighbourhood. (v) We collected over fifty bags of waste. (vi) What an achievement that was!
(Write the type for sentences i, iii, and iv.)
(i) Our school organised a cleanliness drive last week. (ii) How enthusiastic the students were! (iii) Have you ever participated in such an event? (iv) Join us next time for a better neighbourhood. (v) We collected over fifty bags of waste. (vi) What an achievement that was!
(Write the type for sentences i, iii, and iv.)
Q15.3
Correct the errors and rewrite as proper sentences. State the type of error:
(a) the mangoes which we bought from the market was very sweet
(b) if you study hard
(c) Delhi is the capital of India it is a very busy city
(a) the mangoes which we bought from the market was very sweet
(b) if you study hard
(c) Delhi is the capital of India it is a very busy city
Section D — Long Answer (5 Marks Each) [2 × 5 = 10]
Q16.5
Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) about “A Visit to a Historical Monument”. Your paragraph must include:
(a) Two assertive sentences
(b) One interrogative sentence
(c) One exclamatory sentence
(d) One imperative sentence
Underline and label each sentence type.
(a) Two assertive sentences
(b) One interrogative sentence
(c) One exclamatory sentence
(d) One imperative sentence
Underline and label each sentence type.
Q17.5
Read the following passage carefully:
“Last summer, my family visited Jaisalmer. The golden sand dunes stretched endlessly under the blazing sun. We rode camels through the desert, and we watched the sunset paint the sky in shades of orange and gold. How magical the experience was! If you ever get a chance, do visit Rajasthan.”
(a) Identify the sentence types by function for each sentence. [2 marks]
(b) Identify which sentences are simple, compound, or complex by structure. [2 marks]
(c) Pick out the subject and predicate of the second sentence. [1 mark]
“Last summer, my family visited Jaisalmer. The golden sand dunes stretched endlessly under the blazing sun. We rode camels through the desert, and we watched the sunset paint the sky in shades of orange and gold. How magical the experience was! If you ever get a chance, do visit Rajasthan.”
(a) Identify the sentence types by function for each sentence. [2 marks]
(b) Identify which sentences are simple, compound, or complex by structure. [2 marks]
(c) Pick out the subject and predicate of the second sentence. [1 mark]
Bonus Question [1 × 2 = 2]
Q18.2
Convert the following into a complex sentence using a suitable subordinating conjunction:
Priya finished her lunch. She went out to play.
Also identify the dependent and independent clauses in your answer.
Priya finished her lunch. She went out to play.
Also identify the dependent and independent clauses in your answer.
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Answer Key & Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(b) Ravi studied hard, yet he failed the test. — It has two independent clauses joined by the conjunction ‘yet’.
Q2. [1 Mark]
Complex sentence — It has one independent clause (‘she could not win the singing competition’) and one dependent clause (‘Although Meera practised daily’).
Q3. [1 Mark]
True — A simple sentence can have a compound subject (e.g., ‘Ram and Shyam play cricket.’) but it has only one finite verb / predicate.
Q4. [1 Mark]
(c) Imperative — It gives a command/instruction. The subject ‘you’ is implied.
Q5. [1 Mark]
A magnificent banyan tree — This is an inverted sentence. The subject comes after the verb ‘stood’; ‘Behind the old library’ is an adverb phrase.
Q6. [1 Mark]
Complex sentence.
Q7. [2 Marks]
Complex sentence [1 mark]
Reason: It has one independent clause (‘The shopkeeper closed his store’) and one dependent clause introduced by ‘because’ (‘because it was getting dark’). [1 mark]
Reason: It has one independent clause (‘The shopkeeper closed his store’) and one dependent clause introduced by ‘because’ (‘because it was getting dark’). [1 mark]
Q8. [2 Marks]
Neha wanted to buy the book, but she did not have enough money. [1 mark for correct conjunction, 1 mark for correct structure]
Also accept ‘however’ / ‘yet’ as conjunction.
Also accept ‘however’ / ‘yet’ as conjunction.
Q9. [2 Marks]
On hearing the bell, the students rushed out of the classroom. [1 mark for removing the dependent clause, 1 mark for using a phrase correctly]
Also accept: At the ringing of the bell, the students rushed out of the classroom.
Also accept: At the ringing of the bell, the students rushed out of the classroom.
Q10. [2 Marks]
Subject: the frightened cat [1 mark]
Predicate: ran down the narrow lane [1 mark]
(In normal order: The frightened cat ran down the narrow lane.)
Predicate: ran down the narrow lane [1 mark]
(In normal order: The frightened cat ran down the narrow lane.)
Q11. [2 Marks]
Interrogative: Is the Ganges not a sacred river? / Isn’t the Ganges a sacred river? [1 mark]
Exclamatory: What a sacred river the Ganges is! / How sacred the Ganges is! [1 mark]
Exclamatory: What a sacred river the Ganges is! / How sacred the Ganges is! [1 mark]
Q12. [3 Marks]
(a) Simple — One subject, one predicate, no conjunction. [1 mark]
(b) Complex — Independent clause (‘I will wait here’) + dependent clause (‘until you return’). [1 mark]
(c) Compound — Two independent clauses joined by ‘but’. [1 mark]
(b) Complex — Independent clause (‘I will wait here’) + dependent clause (‘until you return’). [1 mark]
(c) Compound — Two independent clauses joined by ‘but’. [1 mark]
Q13. [3 Marks]
(a) Amit was tired, so he went to bed early. (Two independent clauses joined by ‘so’.) [1 mark]
(b) If you do not work hard, you will fail. (Dependent clause + independent clause.) [1 mark]
(c) The boy wearing a red shirt is my cousin. (Replaced relative clause with participial phrase.) [1 mark]
(b) If you do not work hard, you will fail. (Dependent clause + independent clause.) [1 mark]
(c) The boy wearing a red shirt is my cousin. (Replaced relative clause with participial phrase.) [1 mark]
Q14. [3 Marks]
(i) Assertive — It states a fact. [1 mark]
(iii) Interrogative — It asks a question. [1 mark]
(iv) Imperative — It makes a request/invitation (‘Join us’). [1 mark]
(iii) Interrogative — It asks a question. [1 mark]
(iv) Imperative — It makes a request/invitation (‘Join us’). [1 mark]
Q15. [3 Marks]
(a) The mangoes which we bought from the market were very sweet. — Error: Subject-verb agreement (‘mangoes’ is plural, so ‘were’ not ‘was’); missing capital letter. [1 mark]
(b) Not a complete sentence — It is a dependent clause (begins with ‘if’) and lacks an independent clause. E.g., If you study hard, you will pass. [1 mark]
(c) Delhi is the capital of India. It is a very busy city. — Error: Run-on sentence / comma splice. Two sentences were fused without proper punctuation or conjunction. [1 mark]
(b) Not a complete sentence — It is a dependent clause (begins with ‘if’) and lacks an independent clause. E.g., If you study hard, you will pass. [1 mark]
(c) Delhi is the capital of India. It is a very busy city. — Error: Run-on sentence / comma splice. Two sentences were fused without proper punctuation or conjunction. [1 mark]
Q16. [5 Marks]
Sample Answer:
(1) Last month, we visited the Red Fort in Delhi. (Assertive) [1 mark]
(2) The fort was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. (Assertive) [1 mark]
(3) Have you ever seen such grand architecture? (Interrogative) [1 mark]
(4) How breathtaking the view from the ramparts was! (Exclamatory) [1 mark]
(5) Do visit this monument at least once in your life. (Imperative) [1 mark]
(Accept any relevant, correct sentences. Award marks for correct identification and labelling.)
(1) Last month, we visited the Red Fort in Delhi. (Assertive) [1 mark]
(2) The fort was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. (Assertive) [1 mark]
(3) Have you ever seen such grand architecture? (Interrogative) [1 mark]
(4) How breathtaking the view from the ramparts was! (Exclamatory) [1 mark]
(5) Do visit this monument at least once in your life. (Imperative) [1 mark]
(Accept any relevant, correct sentences. Award marks for correct identification and labelling.)
Q17. [5 Marks]
(a) Function: [2 marks]
S1: Assertive; S2: Assertive; S3: Assertive; S4: Exclamatory; S5: Imperative (contains a condition + command).
(b) Structure: [2 marks]
S1: Simple (one subject, one verb); S2: Simple; S3: Compound (two independent clauses joined by ‘and’); S4: Simple (one clause); S5: Complex (‘If you ever get a chance’ is the dependent clause).
(c) Subject: The golden sand dunes; Predicate: stretched endlessly under the blazing sun. [1 mark]
S1: Assertive; S2: Assertive; S3: Assertive; S4: Exclamatory; S5: Imperative (contains a condition + command).
(b) Structure: [2 marks]
S1: Simple (one subject, one verb); S2: Simple; S3: Compound (two independent clauses joined by ‘and’); S4: Simple (one clause); S5: Complex (‘If you ever get a chance’ is the dependent clause).
(c) Subject: The golden sand dunes; Predicate: stretched endlessly under the blazing sun. [1 mark]
Q18. Bonus [2 Marks]
After Priya finished her lunch, she went out to play. [1 mark]
Dependent clause: After Priya finished her lunch (introduced by ‘after’).
Independent clause: she went out to play. [1 mark]
Also accept: When Priya finished her lunch, she went out to play.
Dependent clause: After Priya finished her lunch (introduced by ‘after’).
Independent clause: she went out to play. [1 mark]
Also accept: When Priya finished her lunch, she went out to play.