GRAMMAR PRACTICE - GRADE 9

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES
I. Put the verbs in brackets in to the correct forms:
1. The photograph would have been much better if it (be).........................................lighter in the room.
2. He (die)..................................................................if the surgeon hadnt operated on him.
3. Please dont disturb him if he (be)........................................................ busy.
4. If ice (be).......................................................... heavier than water, it wouldnt float.
5. If you had strained your ears, you (hear)....................................................a slight noise in the bushes.
6. If you had done as I talk you, you (succeed)..............................................................
7. If I followed his advice, I (be)....................................................................a fool.
8. If I (lose)...................................................................................my license, I shall lose my job.
9. If he had gotten one more mark, he (pass)...................................................................... the exam.
10. If I make a promise, I (keep)....................................................................................... it.
11. If I (have).................................................................. enough money, I will buy a new skateboard.
12. I would have been glad if he (visit).................................................... me in hospital.
13. If they were rich, they (stay)................................................................... at a hotel.
14. If he had offered me the job, I (take)......................................................................... it.
15. She will be angry if you (not, tell)........................................................................... the truth.
16. If Jack (come) ................................................................. to my party, I would have danced with him.
17. If he (drive)..................................................................... more carefully, he would not cause an accident.
18. The Millers (move).......................................................... to the seaside if they had had children.
19. If they take their medicine, they (feel)............................................................. better.
20. If you had asked me, I (tell)........................................................................ you.
21. We (not, get)...................................................... good marks if we dont learn hard.
22. They would be glad if the rain (stop)...................................................................... soon.
23. If he (not, go)................................................................. back now, he will be late.
24. If we had gone toLondon, we (see).....................................................................the Tower
25. What on earth would you do if the brakes of your car (not, work).......................................... ?
II. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. He doesnt have the money and he cannot afford a new car.
If..
2. Susan felt sick because she ate 4 cream cakes.
If...
3. We didnt know your phone number, so we could not contact you.
If...

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4. The price of petrol was raised last month, so car sales have dropped again.
If..
5. I cannot go to the beach with you this weekend because I have a date with my old classmates.
If.
6. She didnt hurry, so she missed the train.
If...
7. I never got very lonely because I have lots of good friends.
If..
8. We didnt go on holiday because we didnt have enough time.
If..
9. We got lost because we didnt a map.
If..
10. The match can be cancelled because it rains heavily.
If..
11. He lost all his money because he wasnt careful.
If..
12. Because Simon doesnt live near his mother, he cant visit her often.
If.
REPORTED SPEECH
Report the following sentences, paying attention to the changes of verb tense.
1. He said, I dont know what happened.
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2. She said, I went to the doctor yesterday.
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3. He said, I have a toothache.
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4. She said, Ill write him a prescription.
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5. They said, Were going to the drugstore.
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6. He said, The doctor gave me some pills.
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7. She said, I go to the supermarket every day.
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8. He said, I have received the envelope.
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9. They said, We visited Cannery Row.

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10. She said, I feel very sick.
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11. He said, I bought some popcorn.
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12. They said, Were flying toCalifornia.
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13. He said, Im cutting off the main valve.
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14. They said, Were driving toChicago.
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15. He said, I dont know what happened.
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16. She said, I went to the doctor yesterday.
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17. He said, I have a toothache.
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18. I can not hear what you are staying, the interviewer said.
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19. They said, We visited the aquarium.
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20. He said, Im feeling sick.
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21. She said, I bought some bread.
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22. He said, Im turning off the television.
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23. They said, Were driving toChicago.
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24. She said, Ill write him a prescription.
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25. They said, Were going to the drugstore
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PASSIVE VOICE
Change the following sentences into the passive voice:
1. He broke the window.
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2. My father waters this flower every morning.

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3. We should clean our teeth twice a day.
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4. Our teachers have explained the English grammar.
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5. Tom will visit his parents next month.
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6. Did Mary buy this beautiful dress?
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7. Are you going to repair those shoes?
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8. Ann had fed the cats before she went to the cinema.
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9. Some drunk drivers caused the accident in this city.
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10. They keep this room tidy all the time.
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11. The girl washes her clothes.
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12. She buys the pills at the drugstore.
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13. We rented the car yesterday
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14. He made a reservation at the hotel.
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15. They ordered their meal.
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