Class VIII Grammar Worksheet - 8 (For Half-Yearly)

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Grammar Assignment – 8

        1.     Fill in the blanks using had to/has to/have to.
       (a)    In a library the readers ………………………. sit quietly and read books.
       (b)   The driver ………………………. jump off the moving vehicle as it had caught fire suddenly.
       (c)    If you break the traffic rules you ………………………. pay some penalty.
       (d)   We ………………………. to be content with bread and butter as all the supplies had run out.
       (e)    The viewers ………………………. exit from the rear door as the entrance is closed at the end of the show.

       2.      Rewrite the following passage in the passive.
India is called a miniature world by many. Tourists …………………………………………  (attract) to our country from all parts of the world. Delhi, the capital city …………………………………………  (visit) by thousands of foreigners. Tourists ………………………………………… (attract) by hill stations in summer. Tourism is a source of income for many living in the tourist destinations like Goa, Jaipur, Agra, etc. Foreigners …………………………………………  (fascinate) by the vibrant culture of India. Many attractive packages   …………………………………………  (offer) by the Tourism Departments of various states to increase their revenues.

       2.     Change into reported speech.
Gappu :  Gauri, are you going to the market?
I           :  How can I help you?
Gappu : Won’t you to take me with you?
I           : Take mother’s permission. I have no problems.
Gappu asked me …………………………..……………………… . I asked him    …………………………..……………………… .  Gappu asked me …………………………..……………………… .  I asked him …………………………..……………………… .  and clarified …………………………..……………………… .  

       3.     Rearrange the words/phrases to make meaningful sentences.       
      (a)   is / playing / health / games / to / beneficial
      (b)  in / mind / body /a / sound / a / sound / lies
      (c)   the / body / sleep is / essential / a good night’s / for
      (d)  to / catch / people / get / sleep / cold / 7 hours / who / less than / of / are / likely

      (e)   loss of / may also / appetite / they / experience

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