100 Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Prepositions | Practice Exercises with Answers

This set of 100 questions is made for students of classes 10–12. The exercises are based on common and tricky uses of prepositions like those found in standard grammar references. Work section by section. Answers are hidden under each section so you can check after attempting the questions.

Contents

• Time prepositions (10)
• Place prepositions (10)
• Movement & direction (10)
• Agent / instrument / means (10)
• Prepositions with verbs (10)
• Prepositions with adjectives (10)
• Prepositions with nouns (10)
• Idiomatic prepositions (10)
• Choose the correct preposition (10)
• Mixed challenge (10)

Time prepositions (10)

1. We met her ___ the morning of the exam.
2. The shop opens ___ 9 a.m. ___ weekdays.
3. He finished the project just ___ the deadline.
4. The lecture begins ___ five minutes.
5. She has been studying here ___ 2018.
6. They will return ___ the course of the week.
7. We stayed there ___ two nights.
8. Please submit the form ___ Friday ___ noon.
9. He was born ___ the year 2005.
10. The meeting takes place ___ the first Monday ___ every month.

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1. in
2. at / on
3. before
4. in
5. since
6. in
7. for
8. by / at
9. in
10. on / of

Place prepositions (10)

1. She left her bag ___ the back of the chair.
2. The picture hangs ___ the fireplace.
3. There is a shop ___ the corner of the street.
4. They live ___ 12 Baker Street.
5. Keep the vase ___ the centre of the table.
6. The cat is hiding ___ the bed.
7. He stood ___ the crowd and shouted.
8. The keys are ___ my pocket.
9. They walked ___ the edge of the cliff.
10. The museum is located ___ the river.

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1. at / on (either depending on dialect; "on the back of the chair" common)
2. above / over
3. on
4. at
5. in
6. under
7. in / among
8. in
9. along
10. by / on

Movement & direction (10)

1. She walked ___ the gate and disappeared.
2. The ball rolled ___ the hill.
3. They drove ___ the bridge into town.
4. He jumped ___ the pool.
5. Put the books ___ the shelf.
6. The train goes ___ Delhi ___ Agra.
7. She climbed ___ the ladder carefully.
8. We sailed ___ the island and anchored.
9. He ran ___ the finish line.
10. The bird flew ___ the tree.

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1. through / out of (context decides; "through the gate" common)
2. down
3. over / across (depending on bridge type)
4. into / over (into the pool is typical)
5. on / onto
6. from / to
7. up
8. to / towards
9. past / across (commonly "past the finish line")
10. into / over (usually "into the tree" not correct — prefer "into" for collision, "over" to fly above; best: "to" the tree)

Note: some items accept more than one preposition depending on nuance; both common answers are listed.

Agent / instrument / means (10)

1. The letter was written ___ Maria.
2. The house was painted ___ a brush.
3. He travelled to school ___ bicycle.
4. The report was prepared ___ the committee.
5. She was hit ___ a stray ball.
6. The cake was cut ___ a knife.
7. They were saved ___ the timely help of neighbours.
8. The song was composed ___ him.
9. The key was turned ___ his hand.
10. She learnt the news ___ a friend.

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1. by
2. with
3. by / on (by bicycle or on a bicycle — both used)
4. by
5. by
6. with
7. with / by (both possible; "by the timely help" is idiomatic)
8. by
9. by
10. from

Prepositions with verbs (10)

1. She apologised ___ being late.
2. They insisted ___ waiting until dawn.
3. He succeeded ___ convincing the board.
4. She is looking forward ___ the holiday.
5. He is keen ___ joining the club.
6. They complained ___ the noise.
7. We agreed ___ the terms.
8. She dreams ___ becoming a scientist.
9. He blamed her ___ the mistake.
10. They laughed ___ his joke.

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1. for / about (both used; "for being late" common)
2. on
3. in
4. to
5. on
6. about
7. to
8. of / about (common: "dreams of")
9. for
10. at

Prepositions with adjectives (10)

1. She is afraid ___ the dark.
2. He is jealous ___ his brother.
3. They were pleased ___ the result.
4. She is proud ___ her achievement.
5. He is famous ___ his paintings.
6. They are dependent ___ their parents.
7. She is satisfied ___ the outcome.
8. He is short ___ patience.
9. They are similar ___ their approach.
10. She was absent ___ the meeting.

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1. of / about (British: "afraid of" is common; "afraid of the dark")
2. of
3. with
4. of
5. for / with (common: "famous for")
6. on / upon (commonly "dependent on")
7. with
8. of
9. to / in (common: "similar in")
10. from (or "absent from")

Prepositions with nouns (10)

1. He has a habit ___ arriving late.
2. There is a chance ___ rain tomorrow.
3. She made an attempt ___ solving it.
4. He took advantage ___ the offer.
5. They had no intention ___ leaving early.
6. There is a difference ___ theory and practice.
7. He has no respect ___ cheaters.
8. The issue is beyond the scope ___ this chapter.
9. There was a delay ___ the train.
10. They expressed their interest ___ the project.

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1. of
2. of
3. at / in (common: "attempt at" or "attempt to" — with noun, "attempt at" is usual)
4. of
5. of
6. between
7. for
8. of
9. to / in (commonly "delay to" is less common; best: "delay in the train" or "delay of the train" — standard: "delay to the train" used in reports)
10. in

Idiomatic prepositions (10)

1. She burst ___ tears when she heard the news.
2. He is up ___ mischief again.
3. She is on good terms ___ her neighbours.
4. He is out ___ work this week.
5. She is on the point ___ leaving.
6. They are on the verge ___ an agreement.
7. He is under the impression ___ being late is acceptable.
8. She is at a loss ___ words.
9. He is off ___ a short trip.
10. They are in need ___ help.

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1. into
2. to (or "up to mischief" — "up to" is the phrase)
3. with
4. of / from (common: "out of work" or "out of a job")
5. of
6. of
7. that (this is a preposition-like phrase; "under the impression that")
8. for
9. on
10. of

Choose the correct preposition (10)

1. She excelled ___ / ___ / ___ mathematics. (in / at / on)
2. They prevented him ___ / ___ / ___ leaving. (from / to / of)
3. Are you aware ___ / ___ / ___ the change? (of / about / to)
4. He insisted ___ / ___ / ___ paying the bill. (on / for / with)
5. She blamed him ___ / ___ / ___ the loss. (for / of / at)
6. The children were full ___ / ___ / ___ energy. (with / of / at)
7. He is similar ___ / ___ / ___ his father. (to / with / in)
8. They succeeded ___ / ___ / ___ the plan. (in / on / at)
9. The film is based ___ / ___ / ___ a true story. (on / upon / in)
10. He abstained ___ / ___ / ___ voting. (from / of / on)

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1. in / at / on → in, at (best: "in mathematics" or "at mathematics competitions" — accept "in")
2. from
3. of / about → of / about (both possible; "aware of" most common)
4. on
5. for
6. of
7. to
8. in
9. on / upon → on / upon (both correct)
10. from

Mixed challenge (10)

1. She divided the cake ___ five equal pieces.
2. He spoke ___ behalf ___ the whole team.
3. They arrived ___ the airport just in time ___ the flight.
4. She was charged ___ theft ___ the police.
5. We will meet ___ the corner ___ the school gate.
6. He consented ___ the proposal ___ hesitation.
7. The child is prone ___ allergies ___ dust.
8. She was ashamed ___ her behaviour ___ the party.
9. He refrained ___ answering the question ___ respect for privacy.
10. The task is beyond the capacity ___ a single person.

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1. into / into five equal pieces (or "into five" is standard)
2. on / of
3. at / for
4. with / by (commonly "charged with theft by the police")
5. at / of (or "at the corner of the school gate")
6. to / without (common: "consented to the proposal without hesitation")
7. to / to (prone to allergies to dust — wording: "prone to allergies from dust" better)
8. of / at (commonly "ashamed of her behaviour at the party")
9. from / out of (common: "refrained from answering ... out of respect")
10. of

How to use this sheet: attempt each section without checking the answers. Open the relevant answer panel when you want to confirm. For further practice, try writing your own sentences with the same prepositions and ask a peer to check them.

The Chair NCERT Poorvi Class 6 Completely Solved

This blogpost provides complete solutions for the story "The Chair" from the English textbook "Poorvi" prescribed for Class 6. It includes word meanings with Hindi support, comprehension question answers, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and speaking activities. The aim is to make the lesson simple, clear, and easy to understand for young students with the help of tables, easy explanations, and interactive exercises.

Table of Content

• Word Meaning
• Let Us Discuss (Part 1)
• Let Us Discuss (Part 2)
• Let Us Think and Reflect
• Let us learn
• Let Us Think and Reflect (continued)
• Let us listen
• Let us speak
• Let us write

Word Meaning

Word	Meaning (English)	Meaning (Hindi)
showed off	boasted	दिखावा करना
accepted	agreed to	स्वीकार करना
readily	without any problem	तुरंत / बिना कठिनाई
attic	a storage space in a house just under the roof	छत के नीचे भंडार स्थान
invisible	impossible to see	अदृश्य
determined	firm in decision	दृढ़निश्चयी
amazing	very surprising	अद्भुत / चौंकाने वाला
experienced	felt	अनुभव किया

Let Us Discuss (Part 1)

1. Mario was very proud of having so many friends.
   Answer: True
   
   
2. What did the grandfather take from the attic?
   Answer: Grandfather took an invisible chair from the attic.
   
   
3. Will Mario face any challenges?
   Answer: Yes, Mario faced challenges while trying to sit on the invisible chair.
   
   
4. Will Mario be able to use the magic?
   Answer: Yes, finally Mario was able to use the magic chair with the help of his true friends.

Let Us Discuss (Part 2)

1. Mario successfully sat on the invisible chair on his first attempt. State whether True or False.
   Answer: False
   
   
2. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
   Mario’s grandfather challenged him to a bet of fruit chaat.
   
   
3. Match the following characters with their action.

   Character	Action
   Guneet, Asma, and Deepa	(i) held Mario up, so he wouldn't fall
   Other classmates	(ii) made fun of Mario’s attempts

Let Us Think and Reflect

I. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.

1. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. As it’s invisible, it’s rather tricky to sit on. But if you take it to school and manage to sit on it, then the magic will work and you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are.”

1. Fill in the blanks with two words that describe the chair.
   The chair is special and invisible.
2. Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?
   Answer: It was tricky to sit on the chair because it was invisible and Mario could not see it properly.
3. Why does Mario’s grandfather call the chair ‘special’?
   Answer: The grandfather called the chair ‘special’ because it had the magic to reveal who Mario’s real friends were.

2. “Wait, wait, just a slight technical problem,” he said, trying again. But again, he missed the seat, causing more surprised looks and laughter. Mario wouldn’t give up.

1. Fill in the blank with a suitable reason.
   Mario says there was a technical problem because he could not find the invisible chair to sit on.
2. Mario’s friends were very caring and helpful. State whether True or False.
   Answer: True
3. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
   Mario wouldn’t give up. This shows he is a. strong-willed.

II. Answer the following questions.

1. What was the bet about?
   Answer: The bet was about the number of real friends Mario actually had. His grandfather bet him a fruit chaat that Mario did not have as many true friends as he thought.
   
   
2. What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time?
   Answer: The first time Mario tried to sit on the chair, he missed it and fell down, making his classmates laugh at him.
   
   
3. How was Mario able to find his real friends?
   Answer: Mario found his real friends when Guneet, Asma, and Deepa held him up so that he wouldn’t fall, while others only laughed at him.
   
   
4. Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so?
   Answer: Yes, the magic chair test was good because it helped Mario clearly see who cared for him and who only pretended to be his friend.
   
   
5. What does ‘friends for life’ mean to you?
   Answer: ‘Friends for life’ means friends who always stand by you in good and bad times and never leave you alone.
   
   
6. The grandfather’s idea helped Mario find his ‘real friends’. Mention any other way that would help you find out who are your ‘real friends’.
   Answer: Real friends can be known in times of difficulty. When we need help, true friends support us, while false friends make excuses or walk away.
   
   

Let us learn

Read the following words from the text.

friendly suddenly talking carrying called showed

Complete the following table by dividing the words into two parts. One has been done for you.

Column A	Column B
friend	ly
sudden	ly
talk	ing
carry	ing
call	ed
show	ed

The words in Column A are called the root words.
The sequences of letters that are in Column B which come after the root words are called suffixes.

Match the following root words with suitable suffixes

Use a suffix more than once as shown. Use them to make sentences of your own. One has been done for you.

S. No.	Root Word	Suffix	Word	Sentence
1.	magic	-al	magical	The magician performed an amazing magical act.
2.	care	-ful	careful	You should be careful while crossing the road.
3.	celebrate	-ion	celebration	Our school had a big celebration on Annual Day.
4.	laugh	-ly	laughly	She spoke in a laughly voice. (Note: "laughly" is not a common word. If you want, you may use "laughed" or "laughing" for actual use.)
5.	wonder	-ed	wondered	He wondered about the result all night.
6.	help	-ful	helpful	My friend is very helpful to everyone.
7.	friend	-ship	friendship	Friendship makes school life happy.
8.	courage	-ous	courageous	The firefighter was very courageous.

[Note: Observe the changes in spelling in a few word combinations.]

III. Read the following lines from the story.

Mario, brave and determined, took the strange invisible chair ...
You have already described the chair. Now, describe what kind of a person Mario is in the image given below.
[Use words from the story. You may also use words of your own.]

The words that describe the quality of a person or a thing are called adjectives.

IV. Match each word (adjectives) in Column A with a suitable word (noun) in Column B. You can make more than one combination.

One has been done as an example.

Column A Adjectives	Column B Nouns	Column C Phrases	Column D Sentences
brave	soldier	brave soldier	(i) The brave soldier marched ahead.
clever	friends	clever friends	(ii) My clever friends solved the puzzle.
tasty	peanuts	tasty peanuts	(iii) We enjoyed tasty peanuts at the picnic.
heavy	plan	heavy plan	(iv) The heavy plan needed careful thinking.
slight	rain	slight rain	(v) There was a slight rain in the morning.
true	friends	true friends	(vi) True friends help you always.

V. Complete the paragraph with suitable adjective-noun pairings.

old book magical adventures happy boy amazing stories fantastic adventures colourful creatures old castles

Once upon a time in a little village, a 1. happy boy named Abhishek found an 2. old book in the attic. He read 3. amazing stories about fairy lands, 4. old castles and 5. colourful creatures. Abhishek's eyes got big as he imagined these 6. fantastic adventures. He told his friends about the stories, and they started to have their own 7. magical adventures when they played together.

Let us listen

The Chair
Refer to the transcript: Manu talks about her friend, Monika.
As you listen, fill in the blanks with words that you hear.

1. Manu found it difficult when she took admission in the school.
2. Manu met Monika and was helped by her in many ways.
3. So, it was not so difficult for the new girl to adjust in the school.
4. Both friends experienced difficult and happy moments together.
5. Manu is thankful to Monika for making her life easy and finding a friend.

Let us speak

Work in pairs. Read the following qualities of a friend.

loving honest kind caring loyal polite respectful team-worker understanding

Discuss in pairs. Choose any four positive qualities that you would like your friend to have. Give a reason for your choice. Use the hints given below when you speak.

• I feel my friend should be honest because I can trust and share my secrets with them.
• I think the quality I want in my friend is being kind. The reason for this is kind friends always help others in need.
• I believe my friend should be caring. This is in order to make everyone feel happy and safe.
• If my friend is loyal, then our friendship will last a long time.

Let us write

Read the messages that Mario has written to his friends Deepa, Guneet and Asma.

Dear Deepa,
I feel so special that you are my friend. I know you will always be there for me. Before going to bed, I said a little prayer for Guneet, Asma and you. You made me realise the value of having good friends.

Best wishes,
Mario

Dear Asma,
I feel blessed to know that you are my true friend. I would have fallen again today, if it wasn’t for Guneet, Deepa and you. I know I can always depend on the three of you, no matter what.

Best wishes,
Mario

1. Now, choose the correct word given in brackets to complete Mario’s message to Guneet.
   Dear Guneet,
   I am thankful (thankful to/requesting) God to have you as a lucky (lucky/real) friend for life. When everyone was laughing at (laughing at/talking to) me, Deepa, Asma and you showed me that you care for (will save/care for) me. You are indeed a blessing (blessing/loving) in my life.
   
   Best wishes,
   Mario
2. Now, write your own message to your best friend. You may take ideas from the story, ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’ and the poem, ‘A Friend’s Prayer’.
   Dear Best Friend,
   I feel truly happy and lucky to have you by my side. You always make me smile and help me whenever I need you. Thank you for supporting me through every up and down. I know I can always share my secrets and dreams with you. I promise to be there for you too. Our friendship means a lot to me!
   
   Best wishes,
   [Your Name]

The Unlikely Best Friends NCERT Class 6 Poorvi Completely Solved

Are you a Class 6 student or a parent/teacher looking for comprehensive answers and guidance for the “The Unlikely Best Friends” chapter from the NCERT English textbook Poorvi? You’ve come to the right place! On this page, you’ll find detailed word meanings, question answers, grammar solutions, and activities – all in a clear, easy-to-understand format. Whether you need help with vocabulary, discussions, listening tasks, or writing assignments, this complete solution will support your learning and exam preparation, following the latest CBSE and NCERT guidelines.

Table of Contents

• Word Meanings
• Let Us Discuss
• Let Us Think and Reflect
• Let Us Learn
• Let Us Listen
• Worksheet
• Let Us Speak
• Let Us Write

Word Meaning of The Unlikely Best Friends

Word	Meaning (English)	Meaning (Hindi)
booth	rectangular space	कोना / चबूतरा
stables	living spaces for animals	अस्तबल
interacted with	communicated with	बातचीत की
strayed	came by mistake	भटककर आ गया
munching	chewing	चबाना
wagged	moved from side to side	हिलाना (पूंछ)
convey	communicate	बताना / पहुँचाना
crumbs	small pieces of food	टुकड़े
accompanied	went with someone	साथ गया
plunging	jumping in	गोता लगाना
trunk	long nose (of an elephant)	सूँड़
splashed	threw (water)	छींटे मारे
yelped	cried (in pain or surprise)	चिल्लाया
delighted	happy	खुश
hugged	held closely	गले लगाया
disappeared	was not seen	गायब हो गया
realise	understand	समझना
winced	shrunk back in pain or distress	दर्द से पीछे हटना
chores	daily duties	रोज़ के काम
slight	a little	थोड़ा
indigestion	upset stomach	बदहज़मी
tummy	stomach	पेट
sprang	jumped	उछला
joyous	happy	प्रसन्न
swing	move side to side or back and forth	झूलना
relieved	thankful	राहत महसूस करना
satisfaction	happiness	संतोष

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Let Us Discuss

1. Talk about the things that Gajaraj and Buntee did together. Now, write in the shapes given below. One has been done for you.

• played
• ate food together
• went to the pond
• took rides on Gajaraj’s back

2. Why did the farmer hug Buntee?
The farmer hugged Buntee because he was very happy to find his lost dog.

3. Do you think Buntee will leave Gajaraj and go home with the farmer?
No, Buntee will not leave Gajaraj because they were true friends and both missed each other a lot.

1. Why did Gajaraj not eat his food?
Gajaraj did not eat his food because he was sad and missed his friend Buntee.

2. Who were friends at the end of the story?
At the end of the story, Gajaraj and Buntee became friends, and the mahout and the farmer also became friends.

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Let Us Think and Reflect

I. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Complete with one word:
mahout : kind : : Gajaraj : sad

(ii) The mahout was a good caretaker because he gave food to Gajaraj and a bath in the pond.

(iii) A friend plays with us and shares our feelings, but a caretaker only looks after our needs.

(i) The farmer uses the word friend to refer to the elephant.

(ii) The farmer knew Buntee was hungry because Buntee had not eaten any food after leaving Gajaraj.

(iii) The farmer removed the rope because he wanted Buntee to go back to his friend and be happy.

(iv) Complete with one word:
Gajaraj : Buntee : : mahout : farmer

II. Give two examples to show that Gajaraj was very happy to have a friend.

1. Gajaraj splashed water playfully on Buntee in the pond.
2. Gajaraj lifted Buntee with his trunk and gave him a ride on his back.

III. How did the mahout come to know that Gajaraj was sad?
The mahout saw that Gajaraj was not eating his favourite food, so he understood that Gajaraj was sad.

IV. Why do you think Buntee licked the farmer’s hand?
Buntee licked the farmer’s hand to thank him for letting him go back to Gajaraj.

V. What was ‘unlikely’ about the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee?
It was unlikely because an elephant and a dog are very different animals, yet they became best friends.

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Let Us Learn

1. Gajaraj was sad without a friend and when he met Buntee, he was filled with joy. ‘Sad’ and ‘filled with joy’ are opposites. Opposites can also be formed by adding some letters before a word. For example, un- unhappy, in- incorrect, dis- disconnect, mis- misuse. Now, take help from the words given as hints and fill up their opposites in the puzzle. (Note: All words are from the story you have just read.)

Across:
3. KIND (opposite of unkind)
7. HUSHED (opposite of yelped)
8. ASLEEP (opposite of awake)
9. WORRIED (opposite of relieved)
10. FOUND (opposite of missing)

Down:

1. FINISHED (opposite of started)
2. DISAPPEARED (opposite of appeared)
3. HAPPY (opposite of sad)
4. TOUCHED (opposite of untouched)
5. LIKE (opposite of hate)

2. Now, complete the paragraph with some of the words you have used in the puzzle.

My pencil was missing. I was very worried as it was a gift from my friend. I woke up my elder brother who was asleep on the bed. I told him that my pencil seemed to have disappeared. He hushed and told me to look under my pillow. I was relieved when I found the pencil there.

3. The words that tell us about an action are called verbs. In the story, the author tells us what happened before. To do that, the past form of the action word (verb) is used. Let us learn about the three forms of past tense.

Simple Past Tense	Past Progressive Tense	Past Perfect Tense
looked	was looking	had ordered
gave	was missing	had followed
noticed	was munching	had remained
went		had tied
asked
felt
joined
arrived
served
touched
threw

Select the correct form of the verb to complete the passage. Check your answers with the teacher.

The farmer came back and noticed that Buntee was sad. He had tied Buntee with a rope the day before. He asked Buntee why he was sad. The farmer felt that Buntee was missing Gajaraj and set him free.

4. ‘…neither the farmer nor the mahout noticed that the two friends were in tears.’
The words 'neither', 'nor' are used to state that the farmer and the mahout did not notice the same thing.
'Neither, nor' connect two negative choices. For example: Neither Rohit nor I want to play football.
When you need to choose between two things that you want, you may use ‘either, or’. For example: Rohit wants to play either cricket or kho-kho. It means Rohit wants to play cricket or Rohit wants to play kho-kho.
Discuss the given sentences with your teacher to practise.
• Neither Shikha nor Anuj like to tell stories.
• Either Bhavesh or Abha made this painting.

1. Neither Shikha nor Anuj like to tell stories.
   This means Shikha does not like to tell stories and Anuj also does not like to tell stories.
2. Either Bhavesh or Abha made this painting.
   This means Bhavesh made the painting or Abha made the painting (one of them did it).

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Let Us Listen

1. You will listen to a story about ‘Unlikely Friends’. Use exact words from the story to fill up the missing details in the paragraph. (refer to page 71 for transcript)

The leopard is a wild animal but it became a friend of a cow. When the leopard grew up, it left the village. It came in the night to meet the cow. The leopard would sit beside the cow. They also played together. The villagers were surprised at their friendship.

2. Now, listen to the story again and number the sentences in correct order.

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Worksheet

The first one has been done for you.

1

The cow took care of the leopard cub as a mother.

3

The leopard came to meet the cow at night.

4

The leopard stopped coming regularly.

2

The leopard left the village after growing up.

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Let Us Speak

Solution (Sample Response):

I am Rohan.
I like:
• Reading storybooks
• Playing football

Both of us like:
• Watching cartoons
• Eating ice cream

My friend is Aman.
My friend likes:
• Playing cricket
• Drawing pictures

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Let Us Write

Write six sentences about your friend with the help of the facts collected in the above task. Mention how you are not only similar but also different. You may take help of the words given below.

1. My friend and I both like ice cream.
2. We like to play together in the evening.
3. I like football but my friend likes cricket.
4. Neither of us likes to quarrel with others.
5. We are different because he is quiet and I am active.
6. Still, we are good friends because we enjoy each other’s company.

50 Practice Questions of Modals in English Grammar with Answers

Mastering modal verbs like can, should, must, and might is essential for speaking and writing English fluently. They help us express ability, permission, obligation, and possibility.

In this guide, we'll quickly review the most important modals and their uses. Then, test your knowledge with 50 practice questions specifically designed for CBSE Class 9 and 10 students. Let's get started!

All Modals with Definition and Examples

Can

Definition: Expresses ability, capability, permission, or possibility.

Example: I can swim. Can I borrow your pen?

Could

Definition: Expresses past ability, permission, or possibility.

Example: I could swim when I was younger. Could I use your phone?

May

Definition: Expresses permission, possibility, or uncertainty.

Example: May I go to the restroom? It may rain later.

Might

Definition: Expresses possibility or uncertainty.

Example: She might come to the party. It might be a good idea to call ahead.

Must

Definition: Expresses obligation, necessity, or strong probability.

Example: You must follow the rules. It must be cold outside.

Shall

Definition: Expresses suggestions, offers, or future actions.

Example: Shall we go for a walk? I shall do my best to help you.

Should

Definition: Expresses advice, recommendations, or expectations.

Example: You should study for the exam. It should be a great movie.

Will

Definition: Expresses future actions, predictions, or willingness.

Example: I will meet you at the cafe. It will rain tomorrow.

Would

Definition: Expresses past habits, polite requests, or hypothetical situations.

Example: He would always take a walk after dinner. Would you like some tea?

Ought to

Definition: Expresses moral obligation, strong recommendation, or expectation.

Example: You ought to apologize. He ought to be here by now.

Need to

Definition: Expresses necessity or obligation.

Example: You need to finish your homework. I need to buy groceries.

Have to

Definition: Expresses necessity or obligation.

Example: I have to go to work. They have to clean their room.

Let Us Practice

Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals. (Answer key given below)

1. She _______ be at home. She left her keys on the table.
2. We _______ go to the party if we finish our work early.
3. You _______ try the new restaurant downtown. The food is delicious.
4. He _______ swim when he was just three years old.
5. I'm not sure if I _______ come to the meeting tomorrow. I have a conflicting appointment.
6. They _______ have studied harder for the exam. They didn't do well.
7. _______ I borrow your pen? I forgot mine at home.
8. We _______ take a taxi. It's raining heavily outside.
9. He _______ have passed the driving test. He practiced a lot.
10. She _______ have left the door unlocked. That's why the house got robbed.
11. You _______ read that book. It's a classic.
12. They _______ stay up late. They have an early morning tomorrow.
13. He _______ come to the party. He wasn't invited.
14. _______ I help you with your luggage?
15. We _______ go to the gym more often. We need to stay fit.
16. I _______ finish this report by tomorrow. It's urgent.
17. They _______ go on vacation next week. Their flights are booked.
18. You _______ eat all the cake by yourself. Share it with others.
19. She _______ be tired. She worked overtime today.
20. He _______ speak French fluently. He studied it for many years.
21. We _______ be careful while crossing the road. It's busy.
22. You _______ ask for permission before using my computer.
23. They _______ play soccer every weekend. It's their favorite sport.
24. _______ I have a glass of water, please?
25. He _______ start saving money for his future.
26. She _______ attend the meeting. She has a prior engagement.
27. We _______ take the bus or walk to the park. It's just a few blocks away.
28. They _______ go to the movies tonight. They have other plans.
29. You _______ bring an umbrella. It might rain later.
30. He _______ have called to inform about the change in plans.
31. She _______ lend you her car if you promise to drive carefully.
32. _______ I have another piece of cake? It's delicious.
33. They _______ visit their grandparents over the weekend. They miss them.
34. We _______ be more mindful of our environment. Reduce, reuse, and recycle.
35. You _______ take a break. You've been working hard all day.
36. He _______ ask for help if he doesn't understand the assignment.
37. She _______ go to the doctor. Her cough has been persistent.
38. They _______ arrive on time for the concert. The tickets are non-refundable.
39. _______ I have a look at your notes? I missed the class yesterday.
40. We _______ buy a new car. Ours keeps breaking down.
41. He _______ stay focused during the exam. It's important.
42. You _______ learn to play the guitar if you practice regularly.
43. They _______ join the club if they meet the membership requirements.
44. _______ I open the window? It's stuffy in here.
45. She _______ take up dancing. It's a great way to stay active.
46. We _______ study harder for the next test. We didn't do well.
47. You _______ ask for directions. We're lost.
48. He _______ apologize for his rude behavior. It was uncalled for.
49. _______ I have a piece of advice? I think it might help.
50. They _______ visit the art museum. It's known for its impressive collection.

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1. must

2. can

3. should

4. could

5. will

6. should

7. May

8. should

9. must

10. should

11. should

12. shouldn't

13. shouldn't

14. Can

15. should

16. must

17. will

18. shouldn't

19. must

20. can

21. should

22. should

23. should

24. May

25. should

26. can't

27. can

28. won't

29. should

30. should

31. will

32. May

33. will

34. should

35. should

36. should

37. should

38. must

39. May

40. should

41. should

42. can

43. can

44. May

45. should

46. should

47. should / ought to

48. must / should

49. May / Can

50. should / could

Please note that in some cases, more than one modal verb can be used, depending on the intended meaning.

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Modal Verbs Practice Worksheet

Name: ___________________ Date: ___________________

Instructions: Fill in each blank with a suitable modal verb from the list.

1. She _______ be at home. She left her keys on the table.
2. We _______ go to the party if we finish our work early.
3. You _______ try the new restaurant downtown. The food is delicious.
4. He _______ swim when he was just three years old.
5. I'm not sure if I _______ come to the meeting tomorrow. I have a conflicting appointment.
6. They _______ have studied harder for the exam. They didn’t do well.
7. _______ I borrow your pen? I forgot mine at home.
8. We _______ take a taxi. It’s raining heavily outside.
9. He _______ have passed the driving test. He practiced a lot.
10. She _______ have left the door unlocked. That’s why the house got robbed.
11. You _______ read that book. It’s a classic.
12. They _______ stay up late. They have an early morning tomorrow.
13. He _______ come to the party. He wasn’t invited.
14. _______ I help you with your luggage?
15. We _______ go to the gym more often. We need to stay fit.
16. I _______ finish this report by tomorrow. It’s urgent.
17. They _______ go on vacation next week. Their flights are booked.
18. You _______ eat all the cake by yourself. Share it with others.
19. She _______ be tired. She worked overtime today.
20. He _______ speak French fluently. He studied it for many years.
21. We _______ be careful while crossing the road. It’s busy.
22. You _______ ask for permission before using my computer.
23. They _______ play soccer every weekend. It’s their favorite sport.
24. _______ I have a glass of water, please?
25. He _______ start saving money for his future.
26. She _______ attend the meeting. She has a prior engagement.
27. We _______ take the bus or walk to the park. It’s just a few blocks away.
28. They _______ go to the movies tonight. They have other plans.
29. You _______ bring an umbrella. It might rain later.
30. He _______ have called to inform about the change in plans.
31. She _______ lend you her car if you promise to drive carefully.
32. _______ I have another piece of cake? It’s delicious.
33. They _______ visit their grandparents over the weekend. They miss them.
34. We _______ be more mindful of our environment. Reduce, reuse, and recycle.
35. You _______ take a break. You’ve been working hard all day.
36. He _______ ask for help if he doesn’t understand the assignment.
37. She _______ go to the doctor. Her cough has been persistent.
38. They _______ arrive on time for the concert. The tickets are non-refundable.
39. _______ I have a look at your notes? I missed the class yesterday.
40. We _______ buy a new car. Ours keeps breaking down.
41. He _______ stay focused during the exam. It’s important.
42. You _______ learn to play the guitar if you practice regularly.
43. They _______ join the club if they meet the membership requirements.
44. _______ I open the window? It’s stuffy in here.
45. She _______ take up dancing. It’s a great way to stay active.
46. We _______ study harder for the next test. We didn’t do well.
47. You _______ ask for directions. We’re lost.
48. He _______ apologize for his rude behavior. It was uncalled for.
49. _______ I have a piece of advice? I think it might help.
50. They _______ visit the art museum. It’s known for its impressive collection.